A scene from “Les Rendez-vous d’Anna”
William Sarradet and Gabriel Martinez discuss two films from the late 70s whose protagonists embark on slow journeys and a third film that stages Hamlet inside Grand Theft Auto.
“I was completely awestruck. I was really grateful to see that yes it is true that you can make fictional film that is relatable and doesn’t have to rely so much on artifice to be interesting or entertaining.”
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This week’s podcast is sponsored in part by Discovery Green in Downtown Houston, which through February 16 is presenting ATLAS, an immersive installation by Jen Lewin. The piece features 24 oversized and ethereal glowing moths. The majestic creatures are suspended from the trees and react to the movement of visitors. Each represents a unique endangered North American moth species — symbolizing the vital role these creatures play in the environment. Find more information on free events associated with the installation at www.discoverygreen.com/atlas
Related Readings:
—Glasstire: 5 Films at Spacy
—Glasstire: Small Scale, No Limits: A Q&A with Spacy Microcinema’s Founder, Tony Nguyen
—Glasstire: “Five Funny French Films” Festival Returns to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
—Glasstire: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Meow Wolf?
—New York Times: In ‘Les Rendez-vous d’Anna,’ Many Meetings but No Connections
—The Guardian: Danger! High-radiation arthouse!
—RogerEbert.com: Grand Theft Hamlet
—The Guardian: Annihilation review – Natalie Portman thriller leaves a haunting impression
—Slate: The Illusions of Control
—Creative Time: Waiting for Godot in New Orleans
—Los Angeles Times: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, life’s bit players, search for meaning in a philosophical wormhole
