Johnny is a stuttering Teddy boy who wants one thing in from life. A dance with Sally Andrews, his dream girl. He finally asks her, but the boyfriend beats him up and humiliates him. Johnny lashes out, then he's chased so much so that his car takes him to a
This is the first feature film by Turner Prize winning "moving image" artisan Steve McQueen. It was loved big time at Cannes. It's a gut-wrencher. Politics are a heavy part of the film, without forcing any issues or decisions onto the viewer (I think). Hunger presents the last six weeks of Bobby Sands, a hunger striker and member of the IRA.
For anyone who ever thought that Pulp Fiction was too long and/or dragged -- you're wrong, but we know you're out there -- we're suggesting this week that you check out the 30-second version. This has web phenom written all over it, so when it explodes in a few months
A great (and/or memorable) film often has a fantastic soundtrack, in fact there have been more than a few movies where I preferred the music. I won't mention these films right now though
