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Sometime writer, avid reader and movie goer, living in Wroclaw and getting older.
@crobertcargill.bsky.social watched Black Phone 2 here in Poland today. It's great to see such progression in narrative. Strange, but at certain parts I was getting Doctor Sleep and Ice Storm vibes. The sound design is insane and the mythology textured, I'm looking forward to a second viewing.
October 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
@crobertcargill.bsky.social watched Black Phone 2 here in Poland today. It's great to see such progression in narrative. Strange, but at certain parts I was getting Doctor Sleep and Ice Storm vibes. The sound design is insane and the mythology textured, I'm looking forward to a second viewing.
RIP Terence Stamp, had the pleasure of meeting him very briefly once in Edinburgh and he was the perfect gentleman.
August 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
RIP Terence Stamp, had the pleasure of meeting him very briefly once in Edinburgh and he was the perfect gentleman.
Saw The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) as my final film at the festival. This won the audience award and it's an interesting take on family dynamics and superstition.
July 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Saw The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) as my final film at the festival. This won the audience award and it's an interesting take on family dynamics and superstition.
About to watch my final film of this year's festival...
July 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
About to watch my final film of this year's festival...
Watched 'Sirat' at the New Horizons international film festival. I think this is my favourite film of the festival. Óliver Laxe’s movie is many things, an exploration of the power of music, community and family. It is also shocking in the most surprising ways. This is essential viewing.
July 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Watched 'Sirat' at the New Horizons international film festival. I think this is my favourite film of the festival. Óliver Laxe’s movie is many things, an exploration of the power of music, community and family. It is also shocking in the most surprising ways. This is essential viewing.
Watched 'The Young Mother's Home' at the New Horizons international film festival. This new movie by the Dardennes is a slice of social realism set in Liege. It follows a group of young women learning how to be mothers. The young cast excels here and the story and directing are never heavy handed.
July 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Watched 'The Young Mother's Home' at the New Horizons international film festival. This new movie by the Dardennes is a slice of social realism set in Liege. It follows a group of young women learning how to be mothers. The young cast excels here and the story and directing are never heavy handed.
Does anyone remember the movie 'Mrs Parker and the Vicious Circle'? Loved it on release but rarely hear anyone mention it?
July 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Does anyone remember the movie 'Mrs Parker and the Vicious Circle'? Loved it on release but rarely hear anyone mention it?
Watched 'The Ice Tower' by director Lucile Hadzihalilovic. It's a beautiful movie about obsession, The cast is led by Marion Cotillard but it is newcomer Clara Pacini who captivates. It is both fairytale and social drama and at times reminded me of Lynch, don't miss!
July 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Watched 'The Ice Tower' by director Lucile Hadzihalilovic. It's a beautiful movie about obsession, The cast is led by Marion Cotillard but it is newcomer Clara Pacini who captivates. It is both fairytale and social drama and at times reminded me of Lynch, don't miss!
Watched 'Nouvelle Vague'by Richard Linklater at the New Horizons international film festival. I'm a big Linklater fan, especially the Before trilogy. This look at Godard making 'Breathless' beautiful to watch, evocative, funny and a must for any fan of French new Wave cinema. Highly recommended.
July 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Watched 'Nouvelle Vague'by Richard Linklater at the New Horizons international film festival. I'm a big Linklater fan, especially the Before trilogy. This look at Godard making 'Breathless' beautiful to watch, evocative, funny and a must for any fan of French new Wave cinema. Highly recommended.
Just watched 'It was just an accident' directed by Jafar Panahi at the New Horizons international film festival. The Iranian director has produced a stunning film full of political anger, black comedy and the possibility of hope. I was floored by this movie. If you get the chance see it!
July 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Just watched 'It was just an accident' directed by Jafar Panahi at the New Horizons international film festival. The Iranian director has produced a stunning film full of political anger, black comedy and the possibility of hope. I was floored by this movie. If you get the chance see it!
Just saw 'Splitsville' at the New Horizons international film festival. It's been a long time since I've laughed so much. Adria Arjona and Dakota Johnson shine but Kyle Marvin & Michael Angelo Covino steal most scenes. Reminded me of the type of screwball comedy we've not had in some time!
July 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Just saw 'Splitsville' at the New Horizons international film festival. It's been a long time since I've laughed so much. Adria Arjona and Dakota Johnson shine but Kyle Marvin & Michael Angelo Covino steal most scenes. Reminded me of the type of screwball comedy we've not had in some time!
Just watched Dreams (sex love) by director Dag Johan Haugerud. The second film in his trilogy was magnificent and lead Ella Øverbye was a revelation as Johanne who finds herself navigating teenage desire. Close to a novel due to the clever use of voice-over, Ella is one to watch for the future!
July 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Just watched Dreams (sex love) by director Dag Johan Haugerud. The second film in his trilogy was magnificent and lead Ella Øverbye was a revelation as Johanne who finds herself navigating teenage desire. Close to a novel due to the clever use of voice-over, Ella is one to watch for the future!
Next up at New Horizons International film festival is Hot Milk directed by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. I'm a big fan of the book so am looking forward to seeing how it translates to film.
July 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Next up at New Horizons International film festival is Hot Milk directed by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. I'm a big fan of the book so am looking forward to seeing how it translates to film.
Opening night here at the Wroclaw international film festival and first up in the opening gala screening of The Secret Agent directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.
July 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Opening night here at the Wroclaw international film festival and first up in the opening gala screening of The Secret Agent directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.
Never thought I'd see this sign again...
July 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Never thought I'd see this sign again...
Just squeezing the last drops of joy out of the weekend before Monday morning...
a man in a red suit standing on a bed
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June 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Just squeezing the last drops of joy out of the weekend before Monday morning...
@markfrost.bsky.social Hi Mark, how are you? Do you have any news re the opening of the David Lynch museum here in Poland? Will you be paying a visit, perhaps for the opening?
June 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
@markfrost.bsky.social Hi Mark, how are you? Do you have any news re the opening of the David Lynch museum here in Poland? Will you be paying a visit, perhaps for the opening?
@markzdanielewski.bsky.social Hi, greetings from Poland, we are reading House of Leaves for our book group this month. If you could ask the readers in my group one question about the book what would it be? Let me know and I'll make sure to ask them this week!
June 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
@markzdanielewski.bsky.social Hi, greetings from Poland, we are reading House of Leaves for our book group this month. If you could ask the readers in my group one question about the book what would it be? Let me know and I'll make sure to ask them this week!
Mission Impossible Final Reckoning is a strange nox of nostalgic beats mixed with a lot of impressive action, Cruise is clearly still one of the few American movie stars. The pacing could have been better but it was a fun time.
May 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Mission Impossible Final Reckoning is a strange nox of nostalgic beats mixed with a lot of impressive action, Cruise is clearly still one of the few American movie stars. The pacing could have been better but it was a fun time.
Saw the incredible documentary 'Riefenstahl' today. If you get the chance to see it anywhere grab it, even more relevant in today's world.
May 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Saw the incredible documentary 'Riefenstahl' today. If you get the chance to see it anywhere grab it, even more relevant in today's world.
Anyone remember the amazing BBC adaptation of 'The Enchanted Castle' from the 70s?
May 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Anyone remember the amazing BBC adaptation of 'The Enchanted Castle' from the 70s?
I just finished reading 'Lolita' for my book group. I have many thoughts...
May 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I just finished reading 'Lolita' for my book group. I have many thoughts...