Screening Log: 17 May 2012
1. Antonio Gaudí (1985, Hiroshi Teshigahara) Utterly transporting, as advertised: a series of perfectly composed journeys of and through Gaudí’s work, with nothing on the soundtrack save Japanese avant-garde music and, only thrice, some commentary. Like its subject, essentially perfect and sadly unique. [DVD]
2. Some Ghostbusters on Instant. Did you know Ghostbusters is now on Instant? I haven’t seen it the whole way through since like, fucking gosh, 1999? Also, anyone who says Ivan Reitman is utterly without talent would be right save this movie. Anyone who would direct that shot where Sigourney Weaver first goes up to Annie Potts’ desk, prompting Bill Murray to pop up into frame and suddenly leap over to her isn’t totally worthless. [Netflix Instant]