Man's Crisis Of Identity In The Latter Half Of The 20th Century

It's been 5 days since 'The Magnolia Film Festival,' (or as Andrew likes to call it, 'The Fag') but I suppose it's still OK to comment and give my review.

First of all, it was my first time and I was reasonably impressed, considering I only attended Thursday nite. However, it has gotten me excited about my own 'film'--if you wanna call it that. I did realize that I don't have to try to make it long....I'll just put what I have. I hope it'll turn out OK.

Anyway...I enjoyed most of the films.

The first animation was a little bizzare. Didn't understand it, but I do know a guy that knows the guy what made it. Up next was 'State Title,' an entertaining documentary about this lady from Leland who 'coaches' beauty contestants. (What's the deal with beauty contests? It's like you're saying 'You're beautiful.....I challenge you!' .........sorry, we watched 'Comedian' Monday nite. You know, the doc about Seinfeld's new material.)

I really liked 'October,' even though it was kind of blatant "We Love Oxford"-ism. Still, pretty good. The guy was an artist who couldn't make it in L.A., so he comes back to Oxford all depressed.

I was kind of shocked/bewildered by the next film about a woman bathing her recently handicapped husband. One of those AFI Women's Workshop pieces, and kind of gripping for a moment, but I felt really uncomfortable when she started..........well, nevermind.

Of course, the next film, 'Silence,' ended up just like I thought it would...it was one of those 'So and so many people are abused everyday' type message films. Some girl was abused by her mom's boyfriend and she got pregnant. Kind of boring.

I hated 'Exile.' (An obviously gay) Napolean, (guy who looked like my brother playing) Hitler, Lenin, and (some writer guy named) James Joyce try to play a game of Monopoly. Of course, the Socialist can't understand the concept of one person owning everything, and Hitler wants to 'claim' Park Place. It just wasn't funny like it was supposed to be. Fell Flat. Made me sad b/c it was made in Oxford, so I'm afraid mine may end up being sad.

By far, most entertaining was 'Seven's Eleven.' I hate to say it's my favorite b/c it was the most 'professional' of the night, but it was just so darn cute. 11 little kids plan the heist of a lifetime--steal all the candy at the local candy store. Absolutely brilliant sendup of 'Ocean's Eleven.' Plus, the guy who played Frankie on the A-Team was the store clerk. Plus plus, best acting by a token black kid named Pepto. I couldn't help but laugh at the black kid.

Next up was a film made in the late '70s by Amy Heckerling (of Fast Times At Ridgemont High fame.) Very funny, but still a virgin myself, I found the content bothersome. Some chick trying to get laid before she turns 20. Still funny.

Girlspree. Worst thing ever put on film.

I wasn't very impressed with the feature film of the night, either. As Andrew said, seemed like it should be on Lifetime. Great portrayal of Old Women in the south. I laughed at that part.

Oh, 'Lucas' is a great nurd movie. First time to see a Cory Haim film.