Eliza's Horoscope

Starring:Elizabeth Moorman, Tommy Lee Jones, Rose Quong, Pierre Byland, Marcel Sabourin, Richard Manuel, ThÃ©rÃ¨se Curotte, Alanis Obomsawin, Chester Goodleaf, Kevin Horn (II), Donald Phillips, Denis Lacroix, Claude Gai, Michel Malhout, Chitra Neogy, Nicole Garon, Fred Waterhouse, Angelyne Tremblay, Roy Alexander (III), Tamara Cardinal
Director: Gordon Sheppard
Studio: Vidtape
Product Type: DVD

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"Eliza's Horoscope" A story of a frail young girl's interest in the zodiac, which could be wither beneficial of detrimental to her romantic persuits and provides an intriging story. "Reel Horror" Evil spirits that emerge from cans of old movie film terrorize a neighborhood.

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As an actor, Richard Manuel made a wonderful singer!.......2006-08-08

This is a curio from the annals of Canadian film-making. Almost no plot, apart from Eliza's search for her true love according to her horoscope. Hmmmmm.

Tommy Lee is as you might expect as something of a drifter, for whom Eliza (Elizabeth Moorman) falls. Fans of the Band (like myself) will search out this film for a sighting of Richard Manuel as Richard the 'Composer'. Well, we don't see him compose - unfortunately, he doesn't sing or play piano either. It's kindest to say that as an actor, he made a terrific singer. Probably fair to say that Manuel was playing himself, just dressed smarter. Handsome and smilingly, he offers Eliza wine in his Rolls Royce and takes her to his Astrology Club.

Wierd people. Wierd film. Patience is required. Audio pretty poor.

abstractions abound.......2005-12-27

Somewhat of a period piece, using experimental techniques that seem both dated and creative. The narrative is loose, the imagery is dreamlike and some of the shots are amazingly beautiful. The story line is fragmented concerning a young woman's search for love and her destiny using aspects of her astological chart. A frustrating film that i mulled over like a puzzling dream, Tommy Lee Jones appears as a construction worker with a mind for revolution and a heart full of unrequited love.
This movie made me realize how tame Hollywood pictures are circa 2005. A good movie to watch with some film geek friends late at night and mull over mythologies of the world and the elasticity of reality. Also check the late Richard Manuel of the Band in his role as a rich composer; he cuts a rakish form.

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The Efficiency Expert - An efficiency expert hired to evaluate a small factory has to reconsider the rapid modernization he advocates, as he is confronted by the human faces that such plans will hurt. Eliza's Horoscope - Desirous of marrying a wealthy man, a delicate woman searches the stars and the streets of Montreal in hopes of discovering the perfect match.

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Forgotten Masterpiece
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Eliza's Horoscope
Starring: Elizabeth Moorman , Tommy Lee Jones , Rose Quong , Pierre Byland , and Marcel Sabourin
Director: Gordon Sheppard
Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures
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Release Date: 2004-06-29

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A story of a frail young ladies' interest in the Zodiac, which could be either beneficial or detrimental to her romantic pursuits, and as a result, provides a very intriguing and interesting story. While searching for her soul mate, she experiences bizarre and surreal events. Tommy Lee Jones' performance is a tour-de-force of artistry and feeling.

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Forgotten Masterpiece.......2006-08-30

The only movie made by a genius director from Canada, comparable from this perspective to "The Caroussel of Souls," recently released by Criterion. This arthouse gem is an extraordinary blend of Fellini and Kubrick (you will be surprised to see what inspired him in his last movie, "Eyes Wide Shut"). Highly recommended for all real movie buffs and connoisseurs, and not only! Criterion Collection should take a look at this brilliant work of art as well, and release it in the format it deserves.

Horrible DVD of excellent film.......2004-10-07

I have this on a tape that is nearly unwatchable, but I stuck it out and found it rewarding viewing. I was excited to get this DVD, which I assumed even at a budget price and likely too heavily compressed, particularly given that the film runs an even two hours, would be an imporvement on that tape, but I was horribly mistaken. The sound is so distorted as to be nearly indecipherable, and an unlistenable film is even worse than a difficult to watch film. It's a shame someone hasn't seen the value of this film enough to give it a decent release.

A Neglected Treasure.......2002-09-16

It's a real shame more people don't know about this film; for art-film lovers, it's a true must see. Coming out of Canada in 1970, the only film made by writer/director Gordon Sheppard, it won numerous awards upon release, then fell into apparent obscurity. The story is that of a young woman's search for love, of how she finds it and then, tragically, loses it. This simple plot description does not do justice, however, to the film's deeply felt lyrical beauty. With enough surrealistic touches to satisfy any fan of Fellini, it also packs a real emotional wallop. What more can I say? Track it down. Buy it. Enjoy. You won't be sorry.

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