Funky Forest: First Contact (2005)

I have been wanting to see this film for years and I'm so glad I finally have because it is great. Essentially a combination of different stories slightly linked through the characters, Funky Forest is strange, absurd and at times really funny. It's an excessive 2 and half hour (with a literal 3 minute interval) bizarre fest that is totally compelling. It's full of familiar faces and though some bits don't work as well as others, it's hard not to appreciate it's utter uniqueness.
Overall this film exists in it's own oddball world and I think it's a rather wonderful piece of strange cinema that is a complete joy to watch.
****

Executive Koala (2005)

I remember watching Calamari Wrestler a number of years ago and wanting to check out some of Minoru Kawasaki's other films but have never managed to until now. All I can say is this movie is simply wonderful. A movie about an Anthropomorphic Koala that is an office worker is one I'm sure alot of people hate, but not me, I really like it. I admire it's absurdand don't give a fuck nature,
and although it is a little messy, most of the film just works. Wacky, fun and very enjoyable.
***1/2

The Piano Tuner Of Earthquakes (2005)

Strange little film from The Quay Brothers, it's quite interesting with some intriguing set design and has its own unique kind of vibe. I wasn't hugely impressed but it worked.
***