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How would you react if you were told that there exists a parallel world, along with yours, which is only far better, happier than the world you live in; and there is some sort of magical portal to reach it? Would you believe it? Do you, in general, believe in magic realism or parallel universe or alternative reality? How do you, in fact, draw a line between imagination and reality?
Boris Spassky shudders and says his agent after he wins the first match against his arch-rival Bobby Fischer. What cost Fischer that certainly drawn match was his unconscious blunder move of sacrificing his pawn. But if we take a closer look at the life of Bobby Fischer, the above quote sums up his psyche of how earnestly he took the game of Chess.
Last month we began our recommendation feature “The HOF-men Recommend” in which we recommend 10 good to great films from across the globe. You can check out our first recommendation board here. This is the 2nd edition of “The HOF-men Recommend” Series. Guy Maddin is the guy who makes films of 20th century in 21st century. The grainy and grimy vignettes of his movies evoke the feel of primordial experimental cinema. His unique visual style has rightfully earned him title of “The Canadian David Lynch”.
X+Y is endearing, profoundly emotional , little dramatic but more realistic , challenging film done without breaking a sweat. Matthews avoids cliches & stereotypes to create tangible people coping with the pressures of the world around them. Film doesn’t make you think harder, it is not a cerebral film entirely, but simply touches taps the nerve that connects to your heart.
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