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The Bone Collector (1999)
I quite liked it actually....
Tense, clever in places and with great (but not overbearing) sound design.
My real problem with the film is my knowledge of less well-known actors, hence I was able to figure out who the killer was because he was deemed important enough to be in the opening credits even though his character doesn't seem to do much throughout the film (until, of course, the somewhat-different-than-usual "showdown" scenario).
Overall, a good evening's watching if you haven't got something like Withnail and I, Twelve Monkeys or Blue Velvet to watch.
The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988)
Lights, Camera and Anguish!
Welcome to the church of Cinematology....
The story of one man's impossible dream: to create with the aid of Hollywood a feature length motion picture with a real story, with real people and special effects that mean something.
CAN it be done?
Mike Jittlov is employed by two producers to work an a special effects extravaganza for their network. Of course they make a bet whether he can do it all in time, cue: the sleaze trying to sabotage Jittlov at every turn.
Okay, babe.
It may not sound too original but the film's quirky sense of humour, staggering attention to detail, several thousand jokes and inspirational messages and cast of characters you actually CARE about set it apart from other formulaic hokey comedies.
What a way to make a living.
And as if that wasn't enough the film features some of the most amazing stop-frame work seen since Harryhausen (except less jerky and unnatural), all building towards the film's climax - Jittlov's finished piece the "Wizard Run".
Nothing can stop the creative spirit.
What more can I say? Be amazed, be happy and (you've guessed it) may all your good dream and fine wishes come true!