odi_humanus Reviews

God Is in the T.V. (1999 Video)

"It says right here, in red, white, and blue, that the formal way of disposing of a flag, is to BURN it." - Marilyn Manson.

[10/10 · 25 October 2002]

Besides its large collection of interesting and artful videos, this collection also features some very comic and equally entertaining views into the most controversial rock music tours of all time. Offensive, hilarious, violent, and beyond the means of bad taste, this video offers everything a person needs to keep in action with one of the greatest rock acts to ever hit the scene. Expect plenty of glam and guts, laughter and frustration, mayhem and clarity, and a few drug references.

Memento (2000)

"...I have this condition where I can't make new memories..."

[10/10 · 25 October 2002]

Leonard Shelby cannot remember anything. He can't remember what he just did, what he just said. He can't remember that he can't remember. He's looking for someone. He doesn't know who. But he knows he must find them, to avenge the murder of his wife and the bash in the head that caused his memory loss. But is he sure his wife is dead? He can't remember. How does he know the cops haven't already caught the guy? He can't remember. Can he trust anyone? Maybe, he can scribble things on polaroids and little notes. But can he trust himself to be responsible for what he does and doesn't write down? He can't remember. Somehow, director Nolan produced the brilliant idea of playing the scenes in reverse order, so that the audience also has a memory loss, adding to the entertainment quality. The scenes aren't backwards they just follow each other end to beginning, in this form: minutes 7,8,9,5,6,7,4,5,6,3,4,5,1,2,3...etc. Hopefully you get the idea. Very strong three dimensional characters, despite the lack of character roles. Don't be surprised for a cliff hanger ending. Or should I say, cliff hanger beginning?

Fight Club (1999)

"We are the all singing, all dancing crap of the world"-Tyler Durden.

[10/10 · 24 October 2002]

Easily one of the greatest films of all time, and by far my favorite of some millions films I've seen. In this pre-apocalyptic dark comedy, Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) and his weary friend (Edward Norton) lead an all male revolution against the male stereotype, consumerism, and the world in general with their own form of George Carlin style terroism. That is until suicide-obsessed Marla comes to ruin the day with either man after her, or her after either man. Brilliantly directed and shot, and with the most superb performances from all three leads. Completely worth the viewing, if you have a great sense of humor.