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mike-1106
Reviews
Satyagraha (1983)
A great effort by *almost* everyone
First, let me preface my comments by noting that 25% of my music collection is Philip Glass music, so I was naturally predisposed to love it even before I saw it.
The composition is top notch of course, the performers were excellent, the choir went above and beyond what a typical choir is called upon to do ... but it is live theater, so you will see a few "mistakes". I wont point them out here, because if you don't notice them, all the better for you.
There are however two occasions in the recordings where a choir or cast member would go out of tune. As these are professional singers, I assume it was because they couldn't hear themselves on stage. Oh well, blame it on 1983.
Advice: turn the subtitles off. By intent, the subtitles don't line up with the sanskrit. The subtitles basically just give you the entire text in a lump sum. It's a very distracting way to dole out the lyrics, but eventually they leave you alone to enjoy the music.
Happy Accidents (2000)
50% Romance 49% Comedy 1% Sci-Fi
Maybe he just thinks he's a time traveler, or maybe there's an altogether different reason for saying that he's a time traveler. She loves him either way, but she would like to know why he goes on about it. This movie takes place in modern times, and the only thing remotely sci-fi about this movie that that the guy thinks he's a time traveler. I say that only because I've seen this movie in the sci-fi section where I think it really belongs in the "romantic comedy" section.
Top of the Food Chain (1999)
The Funniest Movie I've Ever Seen
I saw this movie at The 25th Boston Science Film Marathon. I don't even want to say anything in fear or spoiling it for anyone. According to producer Suzanne Burger, many of the especially funny parts were actually improvised.