--- In [email protected], Bhairitu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > BTW, I'm looking forward to David's latest film which should > be opening here in the Bay Area in a couple of weeks. However > yesterday I finally got to see "Babel" which I highly recommend. > It is now #1 on my list of the best films of 2006 with "The > Departed" moving to #2. I was always a big fan of "Amores > Perros" by the same director and writer team > though less impressed by their "21 Grams."
I have to admit, having re-watched a couple of Lynch films in the last few weeks, that I've realized that I'm not a fan. So I probably won't spring for the new one unless I find it on Limewire, even though I love Laura Dern. I've been combing various people's Ten Best Films of 2006 lists and downloading them from Limewire, and so far have found a few real surprises. For whatever reason, I had never been particularly impressed before with Spike Lee's filmmaking, so I was a little resistant to "Inside Man." Foolish me! It's one of the best caper films I've ever seen. Thanks to whoever here recommended "Pan's Labyrinth," also a winner. Babel is good, although a little heavy for my tastes. I saw "The Departed" earlier and have to admit I was underwhelmed...I'm not a fan. "Children Of Men" still strikes me as interesting, although not a classic. "Casino Royale" remains one of the most *entertaining* movies I saw all year. Looking forward to watching "Volver," "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer," "Little Children," "A Prairie Home Companion," "The Fountain," "The Queen," and "Apocalypto," all downloaded but so far unwatched. For those who speak French, the new film "Hors de prix," starring Audrey Tautou, is a lightweight delight. Sort of like "Pretty Woman," but with a cute twist. She is gorgeous playing sexy (something she's never had to do as an actress before), and Gad Elmaleh is the perfect foil for her. Much commentary (although light, not heavy commentary) on how the rich are different from you and I. Much merriment as we get to see the differ- ent looks of consternation on the face of the lovely Ms. Tautou. Much wood as you get to see her dressed up to the nines as a hooker.
