NOT GOING TO THE ROYAL WEDDING OR THE LOGIES? CAN’T WAIT FOR JAMES TO REVIEW PAUL?
Review by: Jade
Well that’s ok, you’re not the only one. While Yumi dresses up as zombie bride in honour of Kate & Will, and James practices his best twirls for the Logies red carpet, I am with blankie watching films. Here’s 2.5 random films all related to music.
MOANERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!
Complaints Choir
Complaints Choir is a documentary about a Finnish couple Tellervo & Oliver Kalleinen who set about establishing Complaints Choirs around the world.
So what is a Complaints Choir? It’s a ridiculous yet therapeutic forum to release frustration. Or simply put, it’s where disgruntled and whiny people go to vent and share their complaints with other moaners, which are in turn used as lyrics for a bitching song.
And as someone who often uses the expressions: “I’m writing a letter of a complaint” and “Excuse me who is your manager I want to talk to them” – I felt it was only appropriate I finally check out this film.
The film tries to dig deeper and investigate what is complaining? Why do people complain? Is it bad for you? But I’m not convinced I walked away with any of the answers.
I thought this film was going to be humorous and fun, but with two deadpan Finns at the realm, I was never going to be rolling around on the floor. Even the music score by Danish producer / DJ Trentemoeller is pretty dark and depressing.
It’s insightful and thought provoking but mostly disappointing. There’s half a story here with no real ending. Uh oh. I’m complaining about complainers. Perfect.
RATING: 2.5 Stars
SUMMARY: Room of whingers write song
SUMMARY: Room of whingers write song
SEE IT IF: You’ve ever thought of writing a letter of complaint
http://www.complaintschoir.org
FULL FOKKEN FLEX
Umshini Wan (aka Bring Me My Machine Gun)
Umshini Wan / Bring Me My Machine Gun is the latest work from controversial writer and director Harmony Korine (yes, that sick f*** who wrote KIDS, GUMMO & KEN PARK).
This short film debuted at the SXSW Music & Film Festival in Austin, Texas this year and features South African music sensations Die Antwoord, who were in Australia at the start of the year on the Big Day Out festival.
To appreciate this short film, you need to know who the hell Die Antwoord are. The South African trio exploded onto the music scene last year with people wondering if they were a joke band taking the piss. It turns out they are the real deal.
Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er are the MC / rappers of the group and the main stars of Korine’s short film. The band’s DJ, DJ Hi-Tek doesn’t feature in the film but is still responsible for it’s sik beats.
The band are relatively mysterious and remain somewhat of an enigma. In this short Ninja and Yo-Landi play themselves and at times you really feel like perhaps you are getting a real insight into their wacky life and unique relationship. It’s fascinating to watch.
I was intrigued and entertained and not just by the characters. The film is interesting, looks amazing and is beautifully directed with a score that creates the perfect tone. It definitely does the band and it’s brand justice. Die Antwoord + Korine = match made in heaven.
RATING: 4 Stars
SUMMARY: Bonnie & Clyde for the noughties
SUMMARY: Bonnie & Clyde for the noughties
SEE IT IF: You love Die Antwoord
TOO MANY WRONGS DON’T MAKE IT RIGHT
The Wrong Ferrari
The Wrong Ferarri is an insight into what the cool kids in NYC do in their spare time: Get high on ketamine and make a film with iPhones. FUN!
King of the indie rockers, Adam Greene (The Moldy Peaches) recruits his favourite hipsters (also known as "faggots" in this film) to star alongside him in this awesome little mess. Macauly Culkin joins musicians Lightspeed Champion, Har Mar Superstar, Devandra Banhart and Pete Doherty - who pretty much stars as himself - a wasted muso canoodling a wall.
It's lo-fi, grungy and raw - well der, it's shot on iPhones. The acting is laughable. But this is actually what's cool about it. It's one of those so bad it's good type of films. It's hilarious. It's stupid. It's trippy. And it makes no sense at all. It's a film that has you thinking the entire time - "why?", "how?", "are they messed up now?", "what is this about?", "what's with nintendo?", "when will this finish?", "is that really Adam Greene's penis?". And yes apparently it really is.
Greene's manager also stars in the film - naked. And topless in a bath with him. Cool!
This film is shithouse. But it's still entertaining. Take Adam Greene's advice: “I’m encouraging people to download it, put it on the TV, and turn off the lights. It’s not a fucking YouTube clip. Watch it like a movie".
RATING: 1 star
SUMMARY: High musos make a movie
SUMMARY: High musos make a movie
SEE IT IF: You have a spare tab of acid OR Live in Surry Hills
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