another case where i really, really loved one of the two medium-length-features in a double bill, but not so much the other one..
A Simple Rhythm was a slow and satisfying journey through some interesting ideas of interconnectedness. but most striking was the imagery. the filmmaker, Tess Girard, has an incredible eye for light and manipulates it with gentle genius. at times, the images were so striking, i found it challenging to follow the words. this is definitely one i will have to try to see again. and again.
An Ecology of Mind was fascinating in many ways, and tackled a subject i very much look forward to sinking my teeth into. and i suspect many people will love this documentary. it has a slick stylishness that will appeal to.. i'm not sure who, actually. watchers of W channel maybe? people who like norah-jones-esque muzak? it was just a bit too polished and.. struggling with words here.. a bit too common-denominator for my tastes, i guess. maybe i'm turning into a doco snob. who knew!
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