As I would proudly, if idiotically, boast until recently, the last film I saw at the cinema was The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Partly this inertia was caused by the truth that no film will ever come close to being that great. I recently spoilt this record by watching Nebraska, which was fine but isn't my day one highlight (watch Straight Story instead, or as well). Partly it was caused by my love of the live experience, although I still enjoy some television and honourable mention should go to Porterhouse Blue which I discovered this year and was a tremendous watch.
But my first highlight is, in fact, a film; not a new or even recent film, but new to me and perhaps to you too. Not an original or ground-breaking film, but one which presented its world with a striking and entertaining spirit. Fortunately I don't have to wax lyrical about it, because you can see it for yourselves; it's Mauricio Kagel's film Ludwig van
I saw this as part of the RNCM Beethoven season, which was a true treat. They are a real treasure and a great asset to the Mancunian cultural scene. I intend to spend quite a bit of time with them through 2014. So much of their stuff is free, so you have no excuse not to join me!
Yup, that's it. Another highlight tomorrow, though they've not all be quite so straightforward as this one so expect much more in the way of honourable mentions and preamble.
And share yours as well; I'm already looking for what 2014 will have to offer. I already have BS Johnson films from the BFI lined up from my Christmas hoard!
Merry Christmas.
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