albedo Reviews

Girl, Interrupted (1999)

winona finally back on track

[12 January 2000]

"boys" was an utter dissapointment. since then, winona ryder's appeared in the briefest of roles, although "celebrity" was one her better performances. no it seems she's back in the saddle.

but i must admit that i've never seen ryder as liberal as she appears in "g,i". not since "mermaids". it is no secret that ryder doesn't do nude, and i think that's pretty classy of her. but the content of film overcomes the large sensual/sexual aspets to transpire the humility it is trying to portray.

although ryder is no doubt a fine actress and my personal favourite, angelina jolie clearly steals the show. a golden globe nomination well deserved.

Longitude (2000)

The British really know how to make movies...

[8 January 2000]

I'm a great fan of British filmmaking. As an American who's lived in the UK most of his life, I've had the plesure of being exposed to British cinema. In no small way is this through British television.

Logitude is another in a long line of excellent British films that have not received the viewership they deserve. I watched this film on Channel 4 shortly after the new year. And I admit, all the hype over this film in the previous weeks was justified. Accute performances on Gambon's John Harrison as well as Iron's part, of whom mind I must admit I am no fan, plus the usual assortment of marvelous west end stage performers in particular John Wood as Edmund Halley proclaim Longitude as excellent entertainment.

The story was, on the other hand somewhat mellowed down and excessively lengthed. Yet I suppose in order to transpire the scientific details presented in the novel, length was required. But overall it is a great recount of history and I strongly recommend it to American audiences who won't find this sort of thing at home easily.