Two westerns:
3:10 TO YUMA, 2007 version. I have also the original b&w film, but perhaps for contemporary movie viewer this modern day version suits well? I kind of dislike most of "movie stars" in westerns, unless its Eastwood. The less familiar face, the better. This has Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, but they do good job. It's good traditional western. Outlaws, man hunt, revenge, savage indians, railroads being build in remote areas,.. anti-heroes doing what they can, but end is always bleak.
JOE KIDD . 1972 Eastwood starring in western. Can it go wrong? No. Just what was said above: It's good traditional western. Outlaws, man hunt, revenge, savage indians, railroads being build in remote areas,.. anti-heroes doing what they can, but end is always bleak.
From artier side total Kenneth Anger set:
SCORPIO RISING
1964 film with men with motorcycles. Leather, gayness, shining chrome of bikes. Psychedelic video works. Neat.
KUSTOM KAR KOMMANDOS
1965 very shot few minutes film, just about the same as above, but much less interesting.
INVOCATION OF MY DEMON BROTHER
1969 film with very nice electronic-noise soundtrack made by Mick Jagger! Psychedelia and male romantics
RABBITS MOON
1979 version, maybe among worst of his. Psychedelic, dance fueled, but not too interesting.
LUCIFER RISING
1981 film, perhaps his most well known one? Ajna Offensive just released very neat vinyl box set with soundtrack materials and extra stuff. Also this dvd version has restored stereo-sound unlike some old versions I believe? Also one should always remember check out great SOUNDS magazine interview with the man behind soundtrack. Manson references and all that left away, he still comes out as genius of electronic/experimental sounds.
THE MAN WE WANT TO HANG
2002 film, which is basically just a Crowley painting exhibition and soundtrack for it. Filmed in Crowley exhibition, taking good close-ups etc. Audio is ok, but I think perhaps if you once want to give it a try to "play with commentary" function, this might be it. Kenneth talking about Crowley and details of the paintings etc.
