I watched a movie called Wool 100% which I held to high expectations because it's the best movie title ever. Wool 100% did not disappoint me in the slightest. It's about two aging sisters who are obsessed with collecting things that other people have thrown away. They collect so much junk in their house and clean it all day. One day, they find a long bunch of red wool that someone threw away. They bring it home and find out that there's a person attached to it.
I think that if you're interested in this movie by now, you're likely to love it because of the gorgeous colors and strange, repetitive music and odd storyline. And all the thrown-out cuckoo clocks strewn around the house. If this movie sounds weird to you, you're probably going to hate it because it moves really slowly and it's a strange story. (one review called it, "A Japanese fantasy about garbage and knitting" which, while being a totally accurate description of the movie, doesn't make it sound too appealing! Ha.) I liked Wool 100% a lot.
Probably if you like Jan Svankmajer, you'll like Wool 100%. There's an obvious Svankmajer influence. It's directed by Mai Tominaga, who isn't very famous. Since I'm not the best reviewing things, here is a truly detailed and complete Wool 100% review with some plot analysis and great screen captures. Also, here is a Wool 100% trailer.I especially recommend this movie to Saelan's Eden. If you're reading this, please tell her about it. It goes with what I think her aesthetic is very much.
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That does seem like an interesting film. I wonder where I could find it in the U.S.
Independent video stores usually have decent foreign sections. It's subtitled so I know it's available abroad.
Wool 100% sounds really cool! I love movies that are dark and quirky and slightly haunting.
Julie have you ever seen "Alice" directed by Jan Svankmajer? It's a different, darker spin on Alice in Wonderland. Anyways I really liked it and want to see more of his movies.
I think this film looks pretty creepy, base don the trailer... But then again, I won't buy dolls for my daughter because I think they're creepy too. D:
haro, are you in tokyo. i teach the eigo to kiddies in tokyo, but im about to leave, most people seem to hit the wall after 3 years. i have.
Thanks so much for suggesting this movie Julie.
I really like the sound of it, slightly kooky (but with heart).
I'm from Australia and really enjoy your blog. Its so interesting and you really give a whole account of your views and places you have visited. There's nothing half-assed about your blog, which is very respectful to your readers.
Thank-you for your unique view!
I think I may visit your hairdresser, a few cafes and read some books/movies that you have mentioned.
Have a great day/week/year/everything!
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wow that film looks like just the kind of thing i like! i'll have to keep a look out. i hope it's available in australia.
Kira, I hope you're joking!
I am so happy you like it.
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I'm sort of joking. I buy like plush dolls and stuff, but those porcelain dolls with the frilly victorian dresses? Creepy.
She's also, like, two, so she prefers stuffed animals and blocks anyway.
I'm definitely never buying her Bratz dolls. They're not creepy, they just annoy me.
This movie looks cool! I found it online and am stoked to watch. Thanks JOOLZ
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