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Scarecrow (1973)
Masterpiece
Scarecrow, a film, most haven't even heard off, which is quite baffling considering it is one of the best films of the 70s.
Gene Hackaman and Al Pacino give their greatest performances, as two drifters who meet on the road, and quickly develop a friendship and a dream together - to open up a car wash in Pittsburg.
The road to Pittsburg, with these two is often funny and tragic in the same breath. The direction from the underrated J.S, is patient and smooth, as is the photography, the script, is so effortless and authentic, coupled with the performances, it's the closer to a documentary than a film.
If you want to see something true and beautiful, see Scarecrow, one of my favourites.
Welcome to Collinwood (2002)
Chump Change
Welcome to Collinwood is a lot of things, but it is none of the following:
A George Clooney star vehicle Unfunny Un-Original
And yes i know, the basis for the movie is another movie. But as far as Hollywood goes, this may rank with their most authentic outputs this decade - and for me, it does.
The movie is from start to finish, an absolute gas. Here's why.
There isn't a bad performance in the film. The funny parts are funny. The edgy parts are edgy. The script contains, not a dull moment of dialogue The cinematography is fresh and yes beautiful. And it doesn't conform to the Hollywood norm (you'll see what i mean, when you see the film)
When i was a kid, i remember seeing advertisements for the film. This film went under the radar after not grossing much at the box office, and isn't even a cult classic. The reason why Transformers 2, is seen as acceptable by average movie goers, is because they are used to seeing Transformers 2. If film's as original and funny as this were pumped out as often as multi-million pieces of s**t, the cinematic experience would be a much fresher place -
When 'they' say they don't make em like they used to, 'they' didn't see Welcome to Collinwood.
A fun, mini-masterpiece of caper comedy, that refuses to compromise. One of my favourites.