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| Name | Tom S. |
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| I'm From | Bethel University |
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| Age | 23 |
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| Movie: | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Star Wars, The Godfather, The Lion King, Adaptation, The Graduate, Being John Malkovich, This is Spinal Tap, Gladiator, The 400 Blows, Persona |
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| Actor: | Kate Winslet, Jean-Pierre Leaud, Ingrid Bergman, Owen Wilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, William Holden, Rita Hayworth, Christopher Guest, and Bill Murray. But it seems as though Brian Cox is the actor most consistently in movies I like. |
| Director: | Woody Allen, Billy Wilder, Francois Truffaut. I also love Charlie Kaufman movies, but he hasn't directed yet. |
| Quote: | "Well, this piece is called lick my love pump" -Nigel Tufnel, This is Spinal Tap |
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Bande à part (Band of Outsiders)
Unrated
Doesn't force aesthetic distance as much as many of Godard's other works. By the time the heist goes down, I'm right there with the characters.
The Dark Knight
PG-13
Batman is hardly the most interesting character in this amalgam of sadistic would-you-rathers, but that's hardly a bad thing.
Weekend (Week End)
Unrated
Earlier Godard directed with a chuckle. This Godard says "Ha!" and violently spits on the ground.
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
PG
Give Chewie a damn medal and this is the greatest movie of all time.
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
PG
Again, I disagree with the masses. Popular opinion would say that this is the worst of the original three. But when Luke talks smack to Jabba, I get a major endorphin rush.
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
PG
Star Wars fans love this movie and declare it as the best of the series. It's still absolutely one of the greatest movies of all time, but I think it's my least favorite of the original three. I think people just have too much of a Boba Fett-ish. Haha.
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The Godfather
R
This movie makes me hungry for Italian food. But seriously though this movie sticks in my gut. I'm disgusted by the characters. I'm fascinated by the characters. I want to be a Corleone (I'd even settle for Tom Hagen or Clemenza).
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The Lion King
G
I just rewatched this. Easily my favorite Disney film. Timon and Rafiki are genuinely funny. Great casting on all voices. Part of the appeal is nostalgia, but this movie is really good.
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moviesrule3817posted 4 days ago -
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Mamma Mia!
by CoreyThe most fun to be had at the movies this summer!
It's tragic that this highly enjoyable film had to open opposite The Dark Knight, but I highly encourage everyone to see it.
Now, I haven't seen the musical so I don't know how it compares, but I do know that the screen version is a lot of fun.
The cast is fantastic, and the songs are simply perfect. Streep of course does her normal great work here, but the rest of the cast also pulls their own. Amanda Seyfried is great, and her singing voice is simply beautiful. I really hope to see more of her. Julie Walters and Christine Baranski are extremely memerable as Streep's best friends in the film. The trio of main men also suprise here with fitting renditions of hit ABBA songs.
The thing about this film is that the audience can clearly tell that the whole cast had a great time making this film, and we couldn't be happier as it's a breath of fresh air in the summer movie season.
The film was shot primarily in Greece, so the scenery is gorgeous. Having just got back from there, I really enjoyed seeing all the sights again.
Make sure to fit this in with your showing of The Dark Knight. You won't be sorry.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 6 days ago -
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The Dark Knight
by Corey
I went to the midnight showing of this film, and I must say that it was the best movie going experience of my life. Before this film I deemed midnight showings worthless, but never had I been so excited for a movie.
Simply put, this film is a masterpiece. A stunning achievement for everyone involved, and a film that stands as one of the best OF ALL TIME.
Everything about this film is just perfect. The cast, the script, the cinematography, eveything.
Christopher Nolan had already established his genius with previous films such as Memento, The Prestige, and Batman Begins, but it's with The Dark Knight that he shows us all that he really has. No only did he co-write the best comic book script ever, but he directed what is easily the best crime-epic of the past decade. Come Oscar time, directing and screenplay nods would be well deserved.
The cast of course is perfect. Come awards season, they are the only ensemble that deserves recognition. Each gets the chance to flesh out their character, to make us care for them. Each takes their performance to areas I never thought possible in a comic book movie. Christian Bale has been absent from some of the reviews, but the truth is that he is brilliant. Not not only the best Batman, but he brings things to the character that no other actor would be capable of. He's simply brilliant.
Still, this movie would not be quite what it is without the fearless performance of the late Heath Ledger. Leaving the theater, one can't help but think that Ledger would have become one of the greats had he continued on from here. He emerses himself completely in his role as the Joker, and in the process creates what I believe is the most memerable screen villian of all time. He has scenes which draw fear from the audience, and others that draw laughter. It's simply a brilliant performance. Come Oscar time, he'll be the only one worthy of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
The supporting cast is also great. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine expand greatly on their characters. Throughout the movie we begin to know each of them better. Rarely do films allow the audience to feel an emotional connection with its characters, but through eveyone's performance it's possible here. Gary Oldman is also great, as is Maggie Gyllenhaal. Aaron Eckhart, as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, also deserves attention. His character makes much of this crime epic work, and many of the scenes hinge on his ability to flesh out his character. he does it though, and easily stands his groud in this talented group of individuals.
Another thing that should be pointed out is the lack of special effects used here. Nolan is a true storyteller, and therefore tends to cut back on these over the top, ridiclous CGI shots. Sure, there's some but only when nessicary.
The film also notably uses the fears of our country since 9/11. The videos made by the Joker are easily comparable to the films sent out every so often by Osama bin Laden. Truth is, the film prays on people's fears and in this day and age the film gets across this point more eerily then I ever thought possible.
In short, I could go on about this movie forever. There's so much to be said about the film, and subsequent viewings will only result in more praise.
So, in closing I encourage everyone to see this film. It's dark, haunting, and spectacular. A true testament to what movies should be, and how stories should be told.
It's nothing short of brilliance!
R.I.P. Heath LedgerHey, you should really see this!
Make sure to see it at least twice. This one if nothing short of astonishing!posted 7 days ago -
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Hey, you should really see this!
posted 12 days ago -
I recommend you see...
Doubt
by CoreyStreep and Hoffman? I'm in already.
The early response to the film has been great, with word that Streep may be on the way to her third Oscar. Hey, no complaints here.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 14 days ago -
I recommend you see...
The Bank Job
by CoreyOne of the more entertaining films of 2008 so far.
I generally try to stay away from Jason Statham films, but I think he provides his best work here. Putting aside much of his tough, action guy persona, Statham crafts a character you are more than happy to cheer for. He also displays some dramatic strength in several scenes.
The supporting cast of general unknowns is also great. Throughout the movie you come to know them all a little more and begin to enjoy all of them.
The direction and script is smart and rather good. Also, the story is very interesting, considering I had never heard anything about this robbery at all.
All in all, a great film. Easily the best heist movie since The Italian Job.
The DVD is to be released on July 15th. Be sure to catch this one.Hey, you should really see this!
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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
by CoreyWhat a great film! Sidney Lumet proves once again why he's one of Hollywood's best directors. Although this film doesn't reach the level of other Lumet films (like Network, 12 Angry Men, and Dog Day Afternoon) it does help reinvigerate his career. Much of the film is quite eye opening, with many shocking scenes. Hoffman is beyond words and is easily the best part of the film. Albert Finney does great with the time he has onscreen, while Tomei and Hawk are good but just a little out of their league. Be sure to check this one out. One of 2007's bests!
Hey, you should really see this!
posted 17 days ago -
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The Manchurian Candidate
by CoreyA stunning new vision to one of the finest poitical thriller of all time. More than a remake, this movie creates its own story, and in the process creates a whole new movie. Denzel and Liev are fantastic on screen together, and, of course, Meryl Streep is at her best, stealing all the scenes she can. Great writing and sharp direction from Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs).
Hey, you should really see this!
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