kaijawitch Reviews

Drawing Down the Moon (1997)

Sadly.. I must say

[3/10 · 15 December 2007]

I understand that we, as a community, tend to wish for more realistic portrayals of Pagans and/or Wiccans.. and/or.. fill in the blank.. in movies.. Unfortunately, this is how they end up.. they worked really hard to keep the spell work, and Wicca subject matter right on.. while neglecting to make the rest of the plot believable.. While the Wiccan in this case is SO fluffy bunny and PC.. they did an admirable job on that part of it.. However, how many hard core drug dealers and gangs would run away after a few Aikido moves? (the martial art form that does not teach offensive techniques.. so essentially, you use the attackers momentum to throw them aside.. ) These are supposed to be hard core, gun touting, tough guys who are out to kill her..who's boss will most likely kill them if they fail.. yeah... right.

The best character in the WHOLE movie is a girl called Ripley, who is named after the character in Aliens.. and her take on what her name means for her life is rather interesting..

Devil's Playground (2002)

Very interesting look at a period in Amish Life where they get to catch up..

[10/10 · 15 August 2007]

I don't see how it could have been made any better.. I have actually "met" one of the girls on this documentary.. took me awhile to realize it was her.. I go to an Amish flee market every year in Shipshewana Indiana (where pieces of this were filmed.. Legrange County) The only people I "met" were the waitresses at Das Essenhaus.. (great restaurant).. I am actually surprised that I didn't see more of what is shown in this going on.. It is a very hard community to film.. many of them would not allow it..

One of the most interesting parts to me was when one of the guys was describing why they don't use technology.. I was always under the impression that they thought it was ungodly or evil.. but it's more a matter of taking away from the closeness of family.. \ I think this one is a must see.. it is well done, the kids are straight up and honest about what they are doing during this time.. and nothing seemed forced..