Scott's Movie Reviews


*Chaza Show Choir* Experimental Narrative Feature \| USA \| 2003 \| 90 min \| B/W \| 35mm Directors: Theresa Columbus, Didier Leplae Cast: Stephanie Barber, Peter Barrickman, Sara Boland, Theresa Columbus, Didier Laplae, Xav Laplae & several more. What do you get when a bunch of out of work film makers decide to occupy themselves? A strangely entertaining musical theater comedy for the stage. Fortunately, they eventually made a version of their production for film as well. Sure the choir has a mime in it. And they can't sing either, but in this satire-on-crack story, that's just fine. A few people left before it was over, but most stayed until the credits were completed. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if everyone agrees with you; be afraid!			Titles & images are property of their respective owners.

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	*Fakers* Narrative Feature \| United Kingdom \| 2003 \| 86 min \| Color \| 35mm, 2.35 With multiple twists and a skewed comedic narrative, this art forgery crime caper keeps itself interesting even though we have seen the genre. The crime boss may steal the show, but a lot of work goes into setting everything up. The main characters have their own quirks and history which makes them more believable as movie characters although not with enough individual development to make us really sympathize with them. The third level characters continue the pattern of individual variation which makes for some more comedy and uncertainty as to the next event. The whole very large audience of over one thousand people was laughing loudly and frequently. Definitely worth checking out if you get the chance.

		*The Gospel of John* (2003) of ** Although in some ways it was pretty good, the heavy handed narrative, awkward double speak translation, and lack of individual depth prevents this movie from being any better. The initial cinematography was awful, but improved greatly about 10 minutes into it. It does put the story together in a more complete and linear fashion than many movies, but the internal redundancy of insignificant information stifles much of the potential.


*Chaza Show Choir* Experimental Narrative Feature \| USA \| 2003 \| 90 min \| B/W \| 35mm Directors: Theresa Columbus, Didier Leplae Cast: Stephanie Barber, Peter Barrickman, Sara Boland, Theresa Columbus, Didier Laplae, Xav Laplae & several more. What do you get when a bunch of out of work film makers decide to occupy themselves? A strangely entertaining musical theater comedy for the stage. Fortunately, they eventually made a version of their production for film as well. Sure the choir has a mime in it. And they can't sing either, but in this satire-on-crack story, that's just fine. A few people left before it was over, but most stayed until the credits were completed. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if everyone agrees with you; be afraid!			Titles & images are property of their respective owners.

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	*Fakers* Narrative Feature \| United Kingdom \| 2003 \| 86 min \| Color \| 35mm, 2.35 With multiple twists and a skewed comedic narrative, this art forgery crime caper keeps itself interesting even though we have seen the genre. The crime boss may steal the show, but a lot of work goes into setting everything up. The main characters have their own quirks and history which makes them more believable as movie characters although not with enough individual development to make us really sympathize with them. The third level characters continue the pattern of individual variation which makes for some more comedy and uncertainty as to the next event. The whole very large audience of over one thousand people was laughing loudly and frequently. Definitely worth checking out if you get the chance.

		*The Gospel of John* (2003) of ** Although in some ways it was pretty good, the heavy handed narrative, awkward double speak translation, and lack of individual depth prevents this movie from being any better. The initial cinematography was awful, but improved greatly about 10 minutes into it. It does put the story together in a more complete and linear fashion than many movies, but the internal redundancy of insignificant information stifles much of the potential.