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The Sky Is Falling (2004)
Great little film
I had the pleasure of seeing The Sky is Falling at the 2005 Rochester International Film Festival (where my own film, "Donna's Room", played). This is a great little film! Adam did a wonderful job directing, and the film was certainly a hit as the festival. Great timing, great laughs, and amazing production value. Adam is certainly a director to watch as he's going to make it in the industry!
The film is about a hotel in the 30s during the stock market crash. Do to the crash, the hotel has been the target of people who want to commit suicide. One bellboy takes it upon himself to curb the amount of suicides while also trying to gain the affection of the assistant manager who he secretly loves. All of the performances are top notch, with the bell boy really standing out.
Hotaru no haka (1988)
Most powerful Anime I have ever seen...
Grave of the Fireflies is easily the most powerful anime I have ever seen. Being an American, the point of view of the everyday people of Japan during WWII is not information that one readily comes by, so this film was both a cultural and historical eye opener.
Up until yesterday, I would have continued to claim that Spirited Away was my favorite Anime, followed closely by Akira and Wings of Honneamise. But this blows all of them away. Those interested in the typical Anime full of fast cuts and big action will be disappointed with this film. However, if you appreciate the sheer beauty possible through anime, and you want an extremely touching, heartbreaking story, this is the film for you. Every frame lingers for just a moment or 2 longer than normal, and the impact this creates is astounding.