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Capturing the Light (2008)
A fascinating, thought provoking film that deals with UFO's, 'Light Beings' and the grandmother that's been filming them for over 30 years.
Frank Longo has done an excellent job of capturing the story and experiences of Dorothy Izatt, a grandmother living in Vancouver, who has had contact with 'Light beings' and bizarre aerial light phenomena for over 30 years. The film, which as well as interviewing Dorothy and showing some of her remarkable footage, also spends time with her family to get their perspectives on her incredible experiences and how it's affected Dorothy and them. Not all of her family members are as open to what Dorothy claims to be in contact with as she is, but their own doubts and scepticism are put to the test when the documentary film-makers reveal that they may have caught more than they bargained for! If you are interested in UFO's, contact with 'other worldly beings' or just a fascinating and thought provoking story, 'Capturing The Light' is highly recommended and gives a refreshingly different perspective on what 'alien' contact may actually be like.
Cathy's Curse (1977)
Cathy's Curse; The Bad Reviews Miss The Point
Cauchemares aka; Cathy's Curse is one of the most quotable 'so-bad-it's-brilliant' films ever made. Ignore the negative reviews, hunt down a copy, invite your friends round for a few beers and enjoy the hilarious genius that is; Cathy's Curse. Every scene is a classic in terms of quotability, lack of narrative sense and bizarre acting. You know the story; man who's father and sister were killed in a car crash caused by a rabbit, returns to his childhood home (where his father used to drink blood "as a kind of tonic"!!??) his wife soon starts going hysterical while his daughter, Cathy, becomes possessed by some malevolent spirit that is somehow linked to her dead aunts doll that Cathy finds in the attic and soon people start dying or going a bit weird(er). I can't think of a scene without it raising a smile; be it Agatha the psychic getting taken over by the evil spirit whilst visiting the Gimble household for a nice cup of coffee, speaking in a variety of voices, screaming and smashing a framed family photo, then calmly straightening her jacket, or Paul the caretaker being plied with whiskey by Cathy whilst having a good old laugh sat on the attic stairs, then, when confronted by a visiting Agatha, unleash on her a barrage of abuse such as; "Fat dried up old whore!" before running her out the house. This film is a favourite of mine that never fails to entertain, be it unintentionally. The only 'curse', as mentioned in previous reviews is the horrendous print that is used for the DVD. It's time a full uncut DVD with a documentary and commentary was released. It's what this classic film and its fans deserve.
The Shield (2002)
One Of The Best Cop Dramas Ever
The Shield has been a consistently high quality drama from the pilot episode. Clearly aimed at an adult discerning audience, this is not a show for people who shy away from controversial story lines that often deal with extremes in human behaviour and its consequences. Shawn Ryan has created a cop show unlike any other: It challenges the viewer and deals with extremes which some people used to spoon-fed regurgitated 'life-lesson' based drama will be unable to take. FX had the guts to bring to the screen an uncompromising, politically incorrect show that doesn't pander to the mainstream. If you can't handle quality writing, expertly executed that challenges the viewer to think for itself, I suggest you watch one of the many watered down, lightweight police procedural dramas that litter the schedules. The Shield is simply one of the best cop dramas ever brought to screen and it will be missed when the final season airs. My only regret is that being a London based English actor I haven't had the chance to be in it! I only wish we made dramas of such a high quality in the UK. Joe Gooch, Actor.