Document text
0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Morning Jolt: Is 52-year-old Jordan better than present-day LeBron? Today in the News: Amtrak engineer says he can't remember train crash Morning Jolt: Dad guilty of killing daughter by throwing her off cliff Today in the News: Amtrak train was traveling 106 mph at time of crash, officials say Morning Jolt: BuzzFeed, NY Times to publish directly to Facebook Education Environment Business Politics and elections State News Nation - World Waco shootout puts spotlight on motorcycle club culture Lindsey Graham: 'I'm running' to be 'best commander in chief' Amtrak to restore full Northeast Corridor service Monday Texas shootout among rival biker gangs leaves 9 dead Islamic State purports to hold entire Iraqi city of Ramadi Obituaries Shareable 4 TV shows given a second chance at life online Morning Jolt: Is 52-year-old Jordan better than present-day LeBron? Latest 'Minions' trailer - which just dropped! - peeks into the origin, history of the Minion 'Blues can never die': B.B. King reigned but music lives on Find out when your name was the most popular using the Name Age Calculator Sports Latest Stories Preakness Stakes: American Pharoah wins, will have chance at Triple Crown 4 things Tom Brady can inflate during his suspension Tom Brady suspended 4 games for Deflategate Rickie Fowler delivers major performance to win Players Floyd Mayweather Jr. wins decision in richest fight ever High school Southern Oregon University Voices Latest Stories Matthew T. Mangino: Reagan’s would-be assassin may soon be a free man Editorial Letters Guest opinions Columns Chris Honore Council Corner Editor's Notes Jeffrey Gillespie Herb Rothschild Revels Latest Stories Theater Music Visual Art Movies Food and Drink Cruelest Month: Poetry Blog Lifestyle Latest Stories Paramedic proposes to his girlfriend in a baseball game three years after saving her life Visiting the Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi Comparing yourself to Facebook friends can lead to depression, study says 4 TV shows given a second chance at life online 8 books about women who changed the world Aging Happens Inner Peace Column Inner Peace Blog Mocha Musings Rogues: Tales from the Valley Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs Business Business Services NEWS NOW Jackson County district election turnout under 17 percent ... Coffee with the editor ... Ticket Availability ... Jackson County district election turnout under 17 percent ... Coffee with the editor ... Ticket Availability ... MOVIE REVIEW 'Wild Tales' is twisted, dark and lovely Comment By Chris Honoré for Revels DailyTidings.com By Chris Honoré for Revels Posted May. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM By Chris Honoré for Revels Posted May. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Wild Tales; subtitles; 115 min; rated R   “Wild Tales” is a complete surprise — creative, dark, comedic, over-the-top and a recent Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. The film is an anthology of six completely unrelated vignettes, each outrageous, unruly (or not), but all, in some way, touching on the idea that revenge/payback is a story best served cold (or not). Each episode is stylish, many encapsulating how difficult it can be to live in the 21 st century (no matter which city) while delineating what can occur when ordinary people reach their meltdown point. An example: A demolition engineer parks in front of a bakery. He’s picking up a cake for his daughter’s birthday party. His wife has called and told him to be home, if not early, definitely on time. When he comes out of the bakery, he finds his car gone, towed. He didn’t park in a red or yellow zone; nevertheless, a notice is taped to the curb informing him where his car is. He merely has to pay a ransom (also known as a fine) to get it liberated from the city lot, which means standing in line until it’s his turn in front of a window manned by a by a bored individual. He’s now late, has had a long day, and feels violated, his temperature rising. What he does next, well, it’s dramatic. One story focuses on road rage as a not uncommon occurrence as people rush from home to work and back, all a bit harried, many wound just a tad too tight. In this tale, we encounter two men on a remote road, one driving a trashed pickup, the other in a new Audi. The Audi guy is in a hurry. The pickup guy, not so much. They get into a road duel that takes unintended consequences to a whole new level and definitely does not end well. It is breathtaking how quickly the patina of civility, which we all rely on to get us through the day, can drop away, exposing a side to human nature that is seriously devolved. Each of these carefully crafted vignettes begins in a benign way. But like the handle of a jack-in-the-box being turned, with each slow revolution the awareness builds (you only have to see the first story to know this is not your usual movie) that something is going to pop up and be, in some way, beyond startling. “Wild Tales” (a perfect title) is from Argentina, and the actors would likely be unknown to an American audience. Actually, this fact enhances the comedic authenticity of the desperation shown by some of the characters. The final story takes place at a wedding where a happy, joyous occasion drops off a cliff and becomes a “seriously?” event that escalates to a point where you want to watch the last part with one hand covering your eyes … almost. If you love movies and appreciate when a writer-director like Damian Szifron attempts something that is unabashedly creative, riveting and ghoulish while making you smile, sometimes unwillingly, then you will find “Wild Tales” hits the sweet spot. But be prepared. It does possess a certain twisted, satirical quality. By Chris Honoré for Revels DailyTidings.com By Chris Honoré for Revels Posted May. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501