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Catch A Rising Star...., November 17, 2003
This review refers to the "Film-Fest - Issue 3" DVDLovers of shorts and the world of independent film making will love this edition of "Film-Fest". In this issue of this great series of video magazines, you'll be swept away to the Toronto International Film Festival(1998) and Santiago, Chile for a Short Film Fest.This later one takes place in the middle of a poltical demonstration, with fire bombs going off all around...but...the show must go on! Jim Jarmusch and Harry Conick Jr,are among the interviewees and Kevin Spacey with Danny Devito, Bruce Willis with Nick Nolte and Natalie Portman with Susan Sarandon share some anecdotes of their time working together on various films.Robin Williams and Elton John also include some of their views. On top of all the wonderful interviews and after touring the film festivals, you'll be treated to 4 of the most clever and innovative short films around. First up is "Desserts". At only 4 minutes and no dialouge this one starring Ewan McGregor will leave you speechless as well, with it's surprise ending."When Day Breaks" is a uniquely animated short using a combination of pencil drawings and paint.Then in the span of about 12 minutes, "The Robber" has the tables turned on him. It is a clever story with lots of unpredictable twists.And finally, in the hypnotizing "Dolphins", you'll be lost in Lara's world for about 40 minutes. Although lock away in a clinic, she manages to escape through her fantasies. The director, Farhad Yawari, makes great use of shadows, light and colors.This is one you'll be talking about with fellow film buffs for some time afterwards. The total time of the DVD runs a little over 2 hours and has a great interactive menu. You can watch it straight through or go to a sub-menu for any of the features your interested in.It also includes previews for some of the other films from the festivals that were coming out at the time("Onegin" ,"Ghost Dog" and "The Way of The Samurai" to name a few).It presents a very good picture and sound in Dolby Digital.These DVD's are becoming collector's items and are hard to come by. Some are outrageously priced by the sellers, but if you put them on your wish list you can watch for a reasonable price.(one that is comprable to your average DVD). And I would just add to the producers of "Film-Fest"...subtitles for those who may need them would be a nice feature for future releases. So attend these film festivals without leaving your couch, enjoy the films by some rising stars in the filmmaking world and spend some time with your favorite celebs. It's a fun and entertaining two hours......Laurie
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