Underskog

A stern rebuke to those who think money and quality are inseparable, this low-budget feature, only 1:21 in length, is well-written, expertly directed by Aaron Lipstadt, cleverly acted, loaded with unique atmosphere, conceptually fascinating, and imbued with a wry humor that is perfectly judged. Seldom has so much been wrung from so little, with the sets being borrowed from an earlier Roger Corman film, Battle Beyond the Stars, and some contributions apparently volunteered by friends. Don Opper, who co-wrote the screenplay, plays the android Max 404 with virtuoso brilliance, upstaging better-known Klaus Kinski, seamlessly shifting from droll comedy to chilling menace and back again. He then eschews fame when the final credits show Max 404 as being played by “Himself,” a uniquely modest instance of staying in character. Everything about this supposedly humble sci-fi picture strikes the right note, including the musical score.

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28.11.07 Dreamwood – James Broughton
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09.01.08 Thriller: A Cruel Picture – Bo Arne Vibenius
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23.01.08 Andy Warhols Bad – Jed Johnson
30.01.08 Faster pussycat kill kill – Russ Meyer
06.02.08 Chineese Roulette – Rainer w. Fassbinder
13.02.08 L’Amour l’après-midi AKA Love in the Afternoon – Eric Rohmer
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27.02.08 Bloody Mama – Roger Corman
05.03.08 La Bestia in calore – Luigi Batzella
12.03.08 Freak Orlando – Ulrike Ottinger
19.03.08 Normal Love – Jack Smith
26.03.08 Bruce La Bruce – Skinflick


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