Films/DVD Asylum

"Drained:" from Brazil comes a whacky story of a young pawn shop owner who becomes

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mesmerized by a certain anatomical feature of a waitress at his local snack shop; gradually, his interest in her becomes an obsession as his life begins to unravel from his increasing inability to function in the "real world," culminating in his belief that his backed up bathroom drain may be satanic.
Think Bulghakov in Rio.

Edits: 03/14/13

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Another one from .... - afilado 08:44:30 03/15/13 (4)
...my list. Thanks for the confirmation.

How many stars from you, fancyman?

J
- I very much agree with this reviewer: - tinear 12:30:41 03/15/13 (3)
  the lead actor is six-star.
  - http://voices.yahoo.com/drained-movie-review-1764379.html (Open in New Window)
  - I think it is.... - afilado 15:00:28 03/15/13 (2)
    ...full of high class characters and performances. And, just brilliant in continuity, a rare thing these days. Worth repeated viewings.
    The same director made Adrift, a softer-edged, more "conventional" - piece which is rich and enjoyable, as well. Of course, I make no comparison.
    Back in the realm of absurdity, take a look a Pastorela, a Mexican offering. It's chaotic - at times even sloppy - and not as tightly written or controlled as Drained but is a highly produced and provocative romp atop culture, sex and religion. Filled with beautiful ugliness and sense-filled abandon. Must have been a monster to make.
    I've recommended before and will again a Peruvian film called Madeinusa. A unique glimpse of obscure culture and flawed humanity.
    Also, you should check out a couple from Chilean director Pablo Larrain, Tony Manero and Post Mortem. Both are devastating in illustrating societal breakdown during the Pinochet days. The lead in both films is one of the most charismatic and unlikely antiheroes you've likely seen, Alfredo Castro. Great stuff, truly.
    The third in the intended trilogy by Larrain - No - is imminent in release.
    And lastly, try Snow On The Bluff. All is not yet lost in America with such films and such entrepreneurial characters.
    I rarely read reviews anymore.
    Peace,
    J
    
    Edits: 03/18/13
    - I'd add, "The Window," and "Wind Journeys," if I already haven't. Excellent, both of these S. American films.n - tinear 16:26:34 03/15/13 (0)
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    - Your recommendations usually are right-on. I have Manero here at home for watching right now and - tinear 15:13:26 03/15/13 (0)
      I will add the Mexican, Peruvian, and American ones, also.
      Not bad days for film.

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