weekend films

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
A truly fantastic film.
A wonderful late night spent with Vadim, Mike, and Jay.

And Fleur de Lethal is fabulous. If you're in Portland, I highly recommend checking out some of her upcoming events. I'll definitely be at:
6/20 -- Velvet Goldmine (at the Bagdad)
8/21 -- Purple Rain (at the Mission)

Hopefully I'll see you there.




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Truck Turner
I've never been much a fan of the blaxploitation genre, but Truck Turner has me reevaluating my stance. Caught this one at the Hollywood, along with Kevin and Mike.
Check this one out if you get the chance. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Unless you want snooty, high art, award winning fare.



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Until the Light Takes Us
A great (if somewhat esoteric) documentary on the beginnings of the Norwegian Black Metal scene, and how it quickly spiraled out of control as the more political and radical faction began burning down churches and killing fellow band members. While those unfamiliar with Black Metal and its sordid history could easily get lost, I thought it managed an even-handed account of the various personalities to be found within the movement. Definitely a must-see for the Black Metal fans; though, for interested parties not familiar with the movement, you might want to pair it with Lords of Chaos or True Norwegian Black Metal.
Watched this one with Kevin, Mike, and Zac.

Until the Light Takes Us

Until the Light Takes Us
Saturday, 5/30/09, 9:30pm
Hollywood Theater

from IMDB:
Until the Light Takes Us is a feature length documentary chronicling the history, ideology and aesthetic of Norwegian black metal - a musical subculture infamous as much for a series of murders and church arsons as it is for its unique musical and visual aesthetics. This is the first (and only) film to truly shed light on a movement that has heretofore been shrouded in darkness and rumor and obscured by inaccurate and shallow depictions. Featuring exclusive interviews and verité with the musicians, a wealth of rare, seldom seen footage from the "Inner Circle"s earliest days, Until the Light Takes Us explores every aspect of the controversial movement that has captured the attention of the world. This is the movie that gets inside the minds and hearts of black metal's musicians. The filmmakers moved to Norway, living and filming there for two years. The movie is not about them though - it's about the extraordinary people and events that make black metal unique, unforgettable, and inevitable. This is black metal as seen through the eyes of those who created it, of those who live it, of those who are at the center of the story of black metal.