The Descendents

The Descendents could very easily be my favorite movie. I'm can't sday for sure because I've seen hundreds opon thousands of films, but off of the top of my head, this tops the list. The plot was A+. As an audience member, I love plot tie ins. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside when I can connect the pieces all on my own. Also, the characters were very varied and imaginative, I could see them walking down the street, doing their daily activities. A lot of the Hawaiian imagery was beautiful and the cinematography was what really brought me in. A movie worth watching!

Dallas Video Festival

'Planned obsoletion' was the film that was most striking film for me. The cuts were fantastic, I noted the professional feel of them.The topic was also shown from an interesting POV as well. Usually documentaries about waste and the enviornment aren't applicable to audiences at large, but this one reached all people. the first half of the film focussed on how government regulation and control was what initially brought about planned obsoletion. Both political parties, Republicans and Democrats, can relate to this film. Republicans, opposed to government intervention,  would argue that the constitution protects the freedom to use your products for as long as you like. On the other hand, the second half of the film appeals to the left side and Democratic party by stressing environmental issues that have come about due to planned obsoletion. The environmental impacts are upsetting to say the least and Democrats would be outraged to know that so much electronic waste is being shipped to third world countries. I commend the film makers.