“Europa” to “The Exorcist”
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Europa (1991) A Kafka-esque film from director Lars von Trier about an American of German decent working in Frankfurt after WWII whos trying to stay neutral between the Allied Forces and the Germans; when he discovers a terrorist group killing anyone sympathizing with the Allied Forces hes forced to make a decision. Filmed in both color and B&W, its a languid, surreal film that leaves an impression on the viewer. (GS)
Europa, Europa (1990) Based on the true story of a young Jewish boy in Nazi Germany who pretends to be a German orphan and eventually joins the Hitler Youth. Terrifying and transfixing; well worth seeing. (GS)
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) Drew Barrymore is darling in the lead role. With marvelous co-stars Angelica Huston and Dougray Scott, this is an enchanting retelling of the classic romantic fairy tale that the entire family will love. (GS)
Excalibur (1981) As close to being the definitive movie version of Arthurian legend as anyone has yet managed. John Boorman’s fine, often enchanting, film features the one thing normally missing from such a serious text humor. Nicol Williamson is spectacularly good as a wild-eyed, “that-worked!” Merlin. Cherlie Lunghi is dazzling as Guenevere. (KT)
The Exorcist (1973) Unlike anything that had come before it, and much-parodied since, this is a riveting film that dealt with a spine-chilling supernatural theme. A great-looking film that makes terrific use of music to convey some of the terror that the characters are going through. (SB)
Originally published in Raspberry World – Volume 2, Issue 1 (June/July 2007)