Manohla and AO Scott now write a column for the Sunday times where they answer q's and discuss random movie stuff. Manohla once said that she has to write quick and in the dark while watching a movie, as she only gets one time to watch and then review.
OK, so I have found ONE positive about NOT being the NY Times movie critic. I can watch a movie a zillion times before weighing in. I have watched Black Swan 43 times and am still discovering new stuff. I recently watched the Adjustment Bureau again, and keep loving it more.
And this week I watched Intacto, an awesome film from Spain, twice. For anyone who likes a dark movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, this is for you. It reminds me a bit of Pan's Labyrinth crossed with Ocean's 11.
Frederico works for Samuel Berg (Max Von Sydow!), who owns and lives in a casino off the coast of Spain. They are in the business of "taking" luck from people and ultimately, gambling in an underground network with captives, people whose luck is up for grabs. Samuel is the luckiest guy out there; he hasn't lost at the game since he discovered his talent during WWII. When Frederico gets on Samuel's bad side, he loses his luck and determines to get revenge. Enter a lucky individual who survived a plane crash, a bullfighter who was never hurt, and a cop who survived the auto accident that killed her family, and the match is on.
I loved this film. I picked up a ton more during my second viewing. I should probably watch it again.
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