Tag Archives: New View

New View: Once (2007)

Once movie poster.

Once movie poster.

I first heard about Once after hearing the song “Falling Slowly”, and I knew immediately that I had to see the film. I refused to watch any videos on YouTube or read any reviews: I wanted to go into my viewing without knowing anything about the film. I did, however, buy the soundtrack.

Once is an indie film from Ireland, without any of the preciousness “indie” attempts from America exude. It’s not a musical, per se, but music does form a central part of the narrative. It stars Glen Hansard as a busker…that’s all I’m telling you. Go watch this film.

Quote:

Guy: Did you write that?
Girl: No, Mendelssohn did.
Guy: It’s good.

Have you seen this movie? Let me know your take on it, or suggest another film, in the comments!

New View: District 9 (2009)

District 9 movie poster.

District 9 movie poster.

Some concepts look great on paper, but never pan out on screen. District 9, to me, sounds ridiculous in theory but is an absolute masterpiece of science fiction in motion. And not only because of my love and bias for aliens.

Quote:

MNU Agent: MNU! We’re serving eviction notices.
Alien: What is “eviction”?

Have you seen this movie? Let me know your take on it, or suggest another film, in the comments!