Five for July (2009)

02 Jul filed under: monthly by Jason

It sometimes feels like you have to make your own fun in Winter. Even then, there’s still plenty of things to help you along in July.

The Limits of Control

The Limits of Control

1. NZFF

It’s the big one. The only downside of the New Zealand International Film Festival is that there are too many movies to see. Not even the full-timers seem to come away entirely satisfied that they’ve filled their viewing requirements. These are the movies that I know I want to see, I might not make it to all of them, but it’s a short list that’ll make it easier for me to buy tickets.


Adventureland

Adventureland

Adventureland


Greg Mottolla’s follow up to his breakout feature Superbad. Mottolla seems magically endowed with the ability to precisely capture the zeitgeist of teenage times in a way that is entertaining, warming and eerie in it’s precision. I’ve already got tickets for my birthday present from my lovely.

Daytime Drinking
Brendy has been raving about this one since he saw it at Toronto last year. Throw in the fact that there are so many good films coming out of Korea and I think this is more than a safe bet for a great film.


The Limits of Control
Jim Jarmusch – you tend to like his films, or you don’t. I do. Also, Isaac de Bankolé is captivating to watch.

Dead Snow
Zombie Nazi’s. It’s a gimmick, but why not? How often do I get to see this sort of thing on the big screen.

Thirst
Borderline legendary Korean Director takes a step away from his vengeance series and brings us a Vampire Flick. Anyone who has seen Old Boy won’t argue with buying tickets to this right away.

The September Issue
I like a good crazy person and I like a good doco. This should kill two birds with one stone. Here’s one impression.

2. Winter Warmers

Wellington is under the control of a fierce winter this year. But when forced to stay huddled up within the confines of a warm house sometimes all I want to do it is be able to leave the house. It doesn’t have to be a torturous affair. Warm coat, gloves, scarf and ear-muff-acting headphones will allow you the freedom to venture forth to somewhere warm, fun and delicious. This is where I’ll be going:
Scopa – $8 Tuesday Pizzas – Possibly the best pizza in the CBD. 11am – 3pm.
Duke Carvell’s – $10 Express Lunches.
Pub Quiz – The Bristol, The Backbencher and other such pubs every Tuesday.
Higher Taste – If there’s a better way to fill your belly I don’t want to know about it. Actually, I really do, but you’ll be hard pressed to get such a big wholesome plate of food for such a reasonable price, hari-krishna or not.
Sweet Mother’s Kitchen – I go here for dinner and by the time desert hits I’m way to full to bother. Next time I’m skipping the beers, shakes, curly fries and tacos and heading straight to a coffee and pie.

3. Fabric-a-brac

I’m sure we know plenty of people who have hoarded bundles and bundles of fabric for those future projects, pieces that are too good to throw away or retired stitch dreams sitting in the attic. Here’s your chance to get at some of these fabrics in the jumble sale. 12pm – 3pm on the 18th of July at the Brooklyn Community Center.

4. Hothouse Ignites

Entrepreneurship meets design. . . in an art gallery. Kind of off putting, kind of intriguing. I think the intrigue will win out on this one for me. From July 1st.

5. The Locals

Strike Session with Adam Page
I’ve seen the Wellington percussion group Strike live before and they give a great performance. Adam Page played the fringe this year and walked away with a couple of awards and a ton of great reviews. I didn’t see the show myself, but I’ve only heard great things. The idea of both of the Strike/Page combo is very exciting. 14th July –  1 August at Downstage.

Blackspot
It’s been a year on the festival circuit, picking up awards along the way. Blackspot has finally come home for it’s New Zealand premiere. 15th July at The Embassy Theatre.

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