sara(h)'s film blog

In John Krokidas' film "Kill Your Darlings' Follows a young Allen's Ginsberg in a very Hollywoodized version of his younger years, specifically of the time he spent with Lucien Carr while attending Columbia University. The film begins with the young Allen Ginsberg, played by actor Daniel Radcliffe, receiving his acceptance letter to the University of Columbia and it could be said this is the inciting incident. However, I would argue that the real moment the film kicks off is when Allen Ginsberg is first introduced to Lucien Carr, as this is when the true plot of the story first begins to form.

Akosua Adoma Owusu's film Intermitten Delight (2007), showcases bright imagery full of vivid color and abstract patterns, and several clips from sweatshops and advertisements to create a surrealistic experience for it's viewers.  The film throws you into another all too overwhelming dimension. You become bombarded with the ill realities of mass consumerism which forces you to contemplate the truths depicted in the film even after watching. It captured my eyes and pulled me into it. The fast movement of the piece kept me engaged and allowed the film to maintain it's pull. When watching it I thought it would be a lovely addition to an art installation or collective. The abstract and impressionistic style of the film paired with its strong conceptual appeal compares similarly to my own art, in which I to often create to reflect the more uncomfortable sides of our society.