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Limbo: When Casting Clouds a Point
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Nov 3, 2014
One of the films featured at Philly QFest (when I went) was called Limbo. The tale of a 5th Grade homosexual boy who falls into a delusional world after suffering an accident. Having missed this film upon its initial screening it became a DVD must. However, this film in the end suffers from more tha read more
Short Film Saturday: The Fly (1981)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Nov 1, 2014
I when watching this film preferred to take a textual approach rather than a subtextual one. Regardless, it’s one of the most impressive pieces of first-“person” perspectives I’ve seen. For more of a read and more of a background on this film check the post on The Dissolve th read more
The Movie Rat discusses The Funhouse on Forgotten Filmcast
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 27, 2014
I was invited back as a guest on the Forgotten Filmcast during this Halloween season. Yesterday, it went live. You can find it here. Todd and I discuss the 1981 film The Funhouse directed by Tobe Hooper. It’s an in depth discussion of that film, as usual Todd brings up some great points to consider read more
Short Film Saturday: The Captured Bird
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 18, 2014
This is a fairly straightforward one. It is also a very effective at establishing atmosphere. The director will be taking on a Clive Barker story as a feature and this hopefully foretells of the kind of punch that film might have. read more
Film Thought: The Tableau Vivant in Halloween (1978)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 16, 2014
Each year I will revisit the original, classic Halloween at least once. This year, owing to the new Blu-ray box set I will be revisiting the whole series anew. However, the one I will likely come back to more than once, and always find new things to say about, is the first. With very good reason th read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 8 – Conclusion: The Ashes of Poetry)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 9, 2014
Conclusion: The Ashes of Poetry “Images and words must mix with the ashes of poetry to be born in Man’s imagination” is the Word Tamer’s philosophy and by extension it becomes the philosophy of this film. For within this film we are given images, dialogue and voice over and fragmented read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 7 – Between Ignorance and Horror)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 9, 2014
Between Ignorance and Horror WARNING: While I will do my best to avoid major spoilers this series of posts is an in depth examination of the film so it will be discussed at length. Reading about the film in distinct sections is not the same as seeing it clearly but forewarned is forearmed. Much read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 6 – With His Family in the Common Room)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 8, 2014
With his Family in the Common Room WARNING: While I will do my best to avoid major spoilers this series of posts is an in depth examination of the film so it will be discussed at length. Reading about the film in distinct sections is not the same as seeing it clearly but forewarned is forearmed read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 5 – ”Parce que moi je rêve, moi je ne le suis pas.”)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 7, 2014
“Parce que moi je rêve, moi je ne le suis pas.” One of the basic rules of thumb in filmmaking is the rule of three. Essentially, this is used for progressions and repetitions of key information that is needed to follow/interpret the film. However, as with any rule in art there are except read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 4 – Bound by Odor and Light)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 7, 2014
WARNING: While I will do my best to avoid major spoilers this series of posts is an in depth examination of the film so it will be discussed at length. Reading about the film in distinct sections is not the same as seeing it clearly but forewarned is forearmed. In structuring this series on Léolo I read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 5 – ”Par-ce que moi je rêve, moi je ne le suis pas.”)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 7, 2014
“Parce que moi je rêve, moi je ne le suis pas.” One of the basic rules of thumb in filmmaking is the rule of three. Essentially, this is used for progressions and repetitions of key information that is needed to follow/interpret the film. However, as with any rule in art there are except read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 1 – Introduction)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 6, 2014
Introduction Since I have started participating in blogathons I have created an heretofore unwritten rule: I try to limit myself to participating in one a month. There are two main reasons for this: first, they tend to run out-of-sync with what the main theme of my regularly-scheduled programming, a read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 2 – Notions of Nationality)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 6, 2014
1. Notions of Nationality The first thing Léolo (Maxime Collin) tells you about is the story of how he believes he came to be conceived. In a way it’s his creation myth, the only explanation, however illogical, that he can come up with for why he feels so different than the rest of his family. Natu read more
O Canada Blogathon: Léolo (Part 3 – The Word Tamer)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 6, 2014
The Word Tamer WARNING: While I will do my best to avoid major spoilers this series of posts is an in depth examination of the film so it will be discussed at length. Reading about the film in distinct sections is not the same as seeing it clearly but forewarned is forearmed. Like many things in thi read more
Shameless Self-Promotion and Film Activism: Crossover
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 5, 2014
Hello all, It’s been a while since I’ve done either of these posts, or a site update either for that matter. However, as things tend to do there’s a confluence right now. So let’s get to the announcements. THE BLOODMASTER TRILOGY The last time I did a bit of Shameless Self-P read more
Short Film Saturday: Grace
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 4, 2014
To kick of the 61 Days of Halloween season here’s a very creepy short about a rather unusual birth. At the link below you can find more info, and both the film and a version replete with commentary. read more
Short Film Saturday: Fantasmagorie (1908)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 4, 2014
Glad to have found this online. I saw this first in a collection and it’s one of the finest shorts I’ve ever seen. Mutative animation in the very first animated short is incredible. read more
Short Film Saturday: The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Sep 27, 2014
This a great spoof that takes on a simple trope and exaggerates it brilliantly. It’s hilarious and effective as well. Enjoy! read more
Short Film Saturday: Hambuster
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Sep 20, 2014
Just looking at the images should give you a pretty good idea of what this is about. The short is most definitely humorous and the gore is plentiful, and effective despite its animated nature. Enjoy!
Hambuster from Hambuster Team on Vimeo. read more
Short Film Saturday: The Hidden People
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Sep 13, 2014
After last week, surely you all need a slight reprieve. This short, is quite so, animate, has a bit of humor to it, but also plays the “cabin in the woods” formula, very well. Enjoy! read more