PEOPLE,
This time around I have selected the 2009 U.S./Mexican film, Sin Nombre. The English translation is "Without a Name" or "Nameless" for all you gringos/gringas. I'm picking Sin Nombre because of the director, Cary Joji Fukunaga. I was so impressed with his direction in True Detective (he actually directed every episode of season 1, which is a rarity in a television series) that it made me want to go back and check out some of his earlier work. Sin Nombre is Mr. Fukunaga's feature film debut (he also has a 2011 adaptation of Jane Eyre on his resume) and he both wrote and directed it. Sin Nombre won awards for both directing and cinematography at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Although you may not be familiar with Mr. Fukunaga now, I am sure that we will be seeing more good things from him in the future.
Rotten Tomatoes gives this blurb about Sin Nombre: "Part harrowing immigration tale, part gangster story, this debut by writer/director Cary Fukunaga is sensitive, insightful, and deeply authentic".
7:00 PM @ House Garry
The running time is 96 minutes, so the option for DC is there afterwards.
As always, all your pizza needs will be provided for by yours truly. The beverages are up to you. Burping is encouraged. Please don't let me be the only one.
Great choice Rory. I have been wanting to see more of Fukunaga's work ever since I saw his Jane Eyre adaptation. Personally I can only do April 24 since I have opera tickets for the 23rd.
ReplyDeleteSounds Great. Just a reminder, if this is on a disc, I need you to also bring a machine that transforms the disc into a movie (and also a cord for said machine). Cool!
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I'll be there.
ReplyDeleteI am super excited for this. I was obsessed with True Detective (and I loved the music in it, too). See you Thurs!
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