Saturday, March 05, 2005Donnie Darko = Not as Good as PrimerWe just watched Donnie Darko. While it does pose some interesting questions and present a tiny bit of food for thought, it's not 1/100th the masterpiece that Primer is. Given the enormous popular success it's had and the incredible proliferation of websites and fandom associated with Donnie, I can only say this: If there were any justice in the world of film, Primer would be the film all my students are gaga over and that every person demanding intelligent SF is demanding I see. I'm inclined to view Donnie's success vis a vis Primer's relative box office failure as a prime example of the arbitrary nature of the media machine's favorite-playing. Whatever. Primer comes out on video April 5. Rent it. Buy it. Watch it. TimeWaster™ Nucleus is a bit of fun. Enjoy! Today I'm listening to: The extra features on the Donnie Darko DVD that Diane is watching! |
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