We are thankfully leaving Vin Diesel and the Riddickverse behind this week as we delve into two films from the same visionary director, Nicholas Roeg. Both films leave an indelible imprint on the viewer with their unorthodox editing and striking imagery.
The first, 1973’s Don’t Look Now, is a meditation on grief through the lens of the supernatural, boasting one of cinema’s most unforgettable endings.
The second, 1971’s Walkabout, tells the story of two children lost in the Australian outback who meet a young Aboriginal boy. This dark tale shows the beauty and chaos of nature along with the insanity of modern man.
Timestamps
Don’t Look Now (00:00:45)
Walkabout (01:06:45)
Links
Dusted – Pale Light (music from off of Donnchadh’s favourite ever TV show “Banshee”)
Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links