Terry Gilliam’s recent movies have disappointed me, but I’m always willing to give him a chance. This time he has finally hit his stride again with a signature over-the-top Gilliam film that nevertheless treads a fine line between perversities in human nature that we can relate to and those that offend us, making us question the fuzzy line between in the process. Great, great stuff from Gilliam again at last!
The blog has been quiet, yes, but only due to big things afoot in the physical realm! This slideshow should explain what we’ve been up to. Hover over Notes and use the arrow keys to scroll for the full commentary.
I even caught some live action:
Truly excellent action movie satire, but lasted longer than my enthusiasm for it did.
Referred by Mark
A finely crafted portrait of life in East Berlin before the wall came down, this movie is full of tiny details that bring your mind back to sift through long after it’s over.
Clare comes up from Denver hoping for sun, but high clouds just seem to thicken. The temperature still hasn’t reached freezing when she gets here, but she’s game to do a little hiking if it’s too cold for climbing, so we head up Poudre Canyon anyway. The clouds don’t lift, but it is warmer at the Palace. The crossing is no problem. Frozen solid, the early whitewater season. There are a few people around, some getting on the rock. We hike up the Poudre Face, and have a go at a few routes. Cold, but doable. Eventually the sun comes out and we have an honestly pleasant climbing day. It feels so good after the cold spell we’ve been through. Good enough to make me forget to take pictures!
Routes:
Loyalist 5.9
Two short 5.9ish lines left of Loyalist
Churchill Rejects 5.9+
Monstrosity 5.10b
All recorded:
