

*Early on, especially, I noticed that the temporal transitions in Away from Her weren't very graceful. The cuts were too suggestive. Perhaps some connective tissue could've helped. Not a big issue, though. We shouldn't forget that this was her first feature. I'm sure she'll get better but the expectations will also be high. I was a little surprised that it didn't finish better on your list. 

*Good points re: Ad Lib Night. 

*Your comments on Betelnut reminded me of the new Argentine film I believe I mentioned to you before, Glue. 

*I'm not sure if that's the case with his latest, but Suwa's earlier two impart a documentary flavor. H Story actually deals with the trials and tribulations of a cast and crew remaking Hiroshima mon amour. It's a fascinating work which may remind you a little of Irma Vep, though this is a tad more dry and academic, which some may refer to as boring and pretentious. Béatrice Dalle is featured here. I also like Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as an actress. Didn't care much for her debut feature; haven't seen her second.

*Thanks for the Armageddon-related warning.