Cinema Marshall

Kurosawa is an old time favorite director of mine. Not because he is profound or because he is pleasing. More so because he is a master storyteller. From adaptations to original content he captivates his audience in unreal ways. He understands the human condition and what we desire. With every story he tells he reveals [...]

Ok so I am doing to give this another shot. Not an April fools joke. This time next year I plan on finishing a long trek through at least 365 films. More if I decide on short films. I’m taking notes on everything so I plan on blogging on every film I watch. To begin [...]

I have been waiting for a good night to watch this.  Les Choristes is a gentle film about students in a reform school.  An example of how cruelty breeds cruelty and how kindness and respect can foster the like. I’ll admit Im a sucker for a teacher flick and Ill be watching Stand and deliver [...]

I have to leave this one a surprise. Ill leave the review vague and a little awesome.  I’ll just suggest that you watch this for yourself.  I was honestly startled, frustrated, and inspired throughout the film.  it is in classic Herzog style. Herzog I believe wants to be comfortable in front of the camera at [...]

When white people rap it’s only about the money. Herzog brings us into the heart of Amish country to witness a world championship being claimed in a small dark room surround by people looking to get a deal and make a dollar.  The 13th annual World Champion of  Auctioneering is documented by Filmmaker Werner Herzog [...]