My Favorite Movies

This film is about celebrity worship and casting Brad Pitt as the only really well known actor was a brilliant move. Casey Affleck's portrayal of Robert Ford is riveting; he plays him as creepy yet pitiful in his painfully pathetic attempts at being respected. The viewer can't help but cringe at Ford's desperation and lack of self-esteem. Apart from the fantastic acting, the film is a complete visual treat, putting a new twist on an old genre. Soft lighting and wide angles give the movie a Zen-like quality by capturing the beauty of the landscape as well as subtext in dialogue.

Juliette Binoche's subtle yet impactful performance takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Director Krzysztof Kieslowski captures the human process of healing and survival. Original art direction and a beautiful score accompany the underlying message that one cannot give up on "life" forever... ultimately, life will come knocking on your door.

Cinematically beautiful thanks to Ridley Scott's dedication to detail, this film continues to hold its own against modern Sci-Fi's made with bigger budgets. An airtight story with no contrived moments, as well as very natural acting, makes its tenth viewing as thrilling as its first.

Definitely one of the most original biographies ever put to film, I'm Not There is an explosion of imagery shown in a variety of styles which perfectly mimic the kaleidoscopic life that is Dylan's. A bold project to say the least, Director Todd Haynes nails what is the essence of Bob Dylan as a man, an artist, a husband and a rock star. And he does so in a purely metaphorical, non-conformist fashion - exactly how Dylan would want it. Simply brilliant.

Call it karma, call it destiny, this film is about dealing with unfinished business and taking responsibility for the wrongs committed to loved ones. A talented ensemble cast play an array of eclectic characters, each of whom are a product of their own horrors. Anderson cleverly disguises the heavy subject matter by his filmic flair, giving the viewer an adrenaline rush like no other. Brilliant filmmaking.

Quite possibly the scariest movie I have EVER seen. You're left with the feeling that a Mike Myers type character can be anywhere, anytime - maybe the guy you bumped into in the street or sat next to on the bus... Just goes to show you don't need hi-tech special effects to make a good story work. Truly chilling!

One of the best 'monster movies'. Spielberg's risky shark attack scenes and masterful editing completely draws the viewer in. The movie also seems to change genre in the third act, from a thriller to action adventure as the three men set off on thier quest to hunt the beast. Whereas it's often risky to change the feel of a movie mid way, in this case Spielberg totally pulls it off!

Go, Indy, go! Exotic locations and non-stop action keeps the viewer glued to the screen in this ageless and perfet adventure. The special effects still look cool and you can't take your eyes off Indy and Marion. From snakepits to submarines, Indiana Jones continues to take us on one hell of a ride!

A beautiful, emotionally intense character study of a group of flawed but very real individuals. It's definitely one of the most touching movies I've seen in a long time. Highly recommended.

As gripping today as it was ten years ago, there's nothing dated about this movie in regards to action and content. Apart from keeping the viewer at the edge of their seat, it also works on a deeper philosophical level, making the viewer question their reality.

Brilliant storytelling. A dark comedy which makes us question the idea of God, morality, guilt and justice in the world...or the lack thereof (after all, life's not a Hollywood movie, you know...)