mooseburton Reviews

Lilies (1996)

Excellent mover - very unknown

[9/10 · 12 April 2009]

Was searching for films on Netflix and came across this gem. Never heard of it and don't know any of the actors. Well acted and very powerful. It is one of those movies that takes place in real time, albeit with flashbacks. The subject matter may not be everyones cup of tea, but an excellent movie overall.It is a Canadian film and that may be why it did not get much exposure here in the US. If you are a fan of indie or gay oriented films then you will really like this. While the gay theme of this is an important and critical part of it. Don't judge this on that aspect. Judge it on the overall story and the way it was told.

Two Nights (2006)

Interesting Film

[8/10 · 13 August 2008]

I caught this short film on LOGO's Click List program and really enjoyed it. A young Asian man that has recently move to Australia spends two nights with different men. One that really wants him and one he really wants. They end up being two very different experiences that has him debating what he wants out of life. He obviously wants to make a choice to settle down and is not sure which man would be best for him. I like his choice and I like the pace of the film. One of the better shorts on LOGO. While this is not one of the 100 greatest films ever made, it does give you pause to think about what is best for each of us versus what we choose for us.

42 Up (1998 TV Movie)

One of the finest documentary series ever made!

[21 March 2002]

I cannot say enough good things about this series. Each one seems to interest me more as I follow the lives of the kids I first saw in '7UP'. '42UP' continues to show us how they have evolved as people and how the British class system still has control over their lives. As an American I find it somewhat hard to understand that the class you are born into largely determines your educational choices and therefore part of the outcome of your life. I strongly suggest seeing as many of the series as you can, (7UP, 14UP, 21UP, 28UP, 35UP) before your see 42UP. But as a stand alone documentary it is still excellent.