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Nordwand (2008)
Ummm - anybody see "The Eiger Sanction" ?
Great climbing shots - but also shot-for-shot ripoffs of Clint Eastwood's "Eiger Sanctions". Loved the history, but lost interest when it turned into a rehash of the earlier film. I can't think of anything more challenging than conquering this mountain. And the fact that there were no hard-hats, no down sleeping bags for bivouacs back then. Just like those whose made it to the top of Everest with no oxygen. They were stronger back then, and I have nothing but admiration for those who made it back to tell the tale. I also recommend Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air" for a very real taste of those who have the stamina to ascend, and those in our modern age who are instead carried to the summit.
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
Mind-bending!
Wow. Up until now "Eraserhead" has been the freakiest film I've seen to mess with my head. Step aside David Lynch and meet "The Human Centipede". I heard about this film 3 days ago and was lucky enough to catch in on You Tube literally as it was being pulled off there. A complete "10" for originality! All though the girls bugged initially, when it became clear what they were in for they stepped up to the plate and delivered awesome performances. I have to admit I wasn't sure that this was a film for me, but I guess I've been a horror buff for too long - I really appreciated this film. Couldn't watch the surgery bits, but the human story was utterly compelling. Talk about a film stepping outside the box - this is sure to become a cult classic!