Friday, May 9, 2014
Belle
IMDB
First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
This has the romantic flair of Jane Austin with the added bonus of not just the women's class struggle but that of race and slavery as well. It's like Pride and Prejudice mixed with Amazing Grace. And a true story. How can it go wrong?
Great performances, handsomely photographed and the story keeps moving along. An affecting story with not much to complain about really. A mis-reading of a costume also gave me an idea for another movie...
I just hope Tom Felton doesn't keep getting type-cast.
But it's very enjoyable, so check it out!
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Write Up.
Star Wars Fan Day Marathon! What an epic event. Much fun. So costumes. Wow. I guess we got another one to look forward to now. Strange and uneasy times for Star Wars fans who have bitter feelings about the Prequels. Let's see how Disney goes...
Star Wars Fan Day Marathon! What an epic event. Much fun. So costumes. Wow. I guess we got another one to look forward to now. Strange and uneasy times for Star Wars fans who have bitter feelings about the Prequels. Let's see how Disney goes...
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Chef
IMDB
First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Andrew
Jon Favreau's blockbuster palette cleanser is a fun little family/comedy/drama/roadtrip featuring a nice supporting cast and a lot of good looking food.
It's a really sweet little story, perfectly enjoyable. That seems to be the top priority. In fact there's barley any conflict in the film. There's more than one point where they purposefully side-step the usual expected complications. And they wrap everything up so neatly with a bow that the whole film ends up feeling a little flippant but still that's something different from the usual fare, so I'll take it.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Joe
IMDB
First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Tyler
David Gordon Green abandons his studio comedies and returns to his indie character drama roots. Nicolas Cage is in the title role and Tye Sheridan, who showed impressive chops in Mud last year, is the kid he reluctantly takes under his wing.
It's a world you don't want to spend too much time in. It feels very authentic, probably in large part due to the supporting cast of largely local non-actors who all equip themselves well and add a great deal to the natural feeling of the whole film.
It's a pretty grim and grimy place these characters inhabit. You don't want to spend too long there and the film is actually a little on the long side. Nice character acting but not something I'd feel the need to revisit any time soon.
Why Don't You Play in Hell?
IMDB
First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Tyler
Whoa. It's a fun ride with a full two acts of exposition and setting up the pieces, some really fun stuff along they way, but the climax is just insane. Pure glee, and for anyone as in love with film-making as me, a really delicious scenario. It's completely off the wall and absurd but there's just so much to love here. Yakuza stage parents from hell indeed. Check it out film lovers!
Saturday, April 26, 2014
The Lego Movie
Transcendence
IMDB
First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Wally Pfister jumps from behind the camera to the director chair. He has made a damn fine looking film, got a great cast and has a script with some really interesting ideas, even if we have seen them all done before.
The film is just limp though. A nice sci-fi idea and good visuals do not an interesting film make.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
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