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| Movie: | Oldboy, The Fly, Eraserhead, Children of Men, eXistenZ, Waitress |
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| Actor: | Kevin Spacey, Sean Penn, Simon Pegg, Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yu, Michael Caine |
| Director: | David Lynch, David Cronenberg, Chan-wook Park, Andrei Tarkovsky, Paul Thomas Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Terry Gilliam |
| Quote: | "Life as the fatal sexually transmitted disease." |
| I like to watch movies. I like to play games. I like to read and write and play guitar and listen to music. I now live in close proximity to a Sundance theater, which makes my day. I work as a Mobile PC Tech. I give out tons of recommendations, so don't say you weren't warned. :P |
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Oldboy
R
Easily one of the finest examples of film-making I've ever seen, Oldboy is not only stylish and brutal, but stylish and brutal for the purpose of the story. I cannot begin to express how deeply affecting this movie is- a tragedy on an epic scale. Absolutely gorgeous, perfectly paced and so much human depth, this is a movie like none that I've ever seen. I came away from it in a daze.
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Eraserhead
Unrated
Lynch at his finest. Horrific, dark, surreal, and experimental. Industrial wastelands and awkward interactions. An amazing film.
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The Fly
R
The perfect Cronenberg movie and a unique take on the horror genre. Jeff Goldblum is amazing as Seth Brundle, capturing his awkward nerdiness while dousing him in a thick layer of humanity. And of course, because Cronenberg wrote it, there is a deep tragedy played out as Seth's body is perverted by his own ignorant decision and his soul and humanity suffer for it. Geena Davis is great and the whole thing just reeks of icy darkness, cold and distant and still deeply affecting- a classic.
4.
Sunshine
R
Magnificent, trippy and gorgeous. Sunshine is all the crazy shit I ever imagined would happen in space put into one epic film. Cillian Murphy is amazing, as always. In fact, the whole cast is great. Don't expect a light hearted journey to the sun here- Sunshine is a brutal, unforgiving place for its characters. This movie made me giggle and get a little teary-eyed more than once. Can't recommend it to fans of the genre more. Of special note is the soundtrack, which pretty much puts the film from good into amazing.
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Juno
PG-13
Juno is absolute genius. I've tried to figure out a way to put it for a while, and I've come to that conclusion. At first, I really hated the dialogue that spewed from ellen page...but as the characters develop, they are lovable. Completely. Michael Cera is amazing, a totally captivating actor whose characters I identify with and he embodies well. Very well written, very well paced. Saw this one at a screening and then a second time. One of my favorite comedies, up there with Waitress and Knocked Up.
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Waitress
PG-13
Let me start by saying that Waitress is perhaps the funniest movie I've seen since Borat. At least, I haven't laughed as much during a movie since Borat. I'm a sucker for dry humor, and this movie has it in spades. Every character is lovable, the settings are colorful but not overbearing, the writing is smart and filled with humanity. Keri Russell is stellar in the lead, and Adrienne Shelly gives a fine performance in what has become, unfortunately, her last role as actress, writer, and director. Also of note is Jeremy Sisto's Earl, a despicable waste of life that evoked feelings in me generally reserved for the nastiest of movie villains; and Andy Griffith as the lovable grumpy old guy.
I am usually not a fan of romantic comedies. Did I like Waitress? Hell yes. Waitress is easily one of the best movies of the year, and one of the best comedies I've ever seen. If you have a limited release theater in your area, you have no excuse- go see it.
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Righteous Kill
by Kropotkin Mouzer posted 7 days ago -
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W.
by BrianOK, for those of you eho know me, you know know I'm really potically aware and into politics. So of course I wanted to see this.
I was actually happy with how realisitc it seemed. Stone managed to be funny without being too harsh (not that I think Bush deserves that) but he also managed to "gp there."
Bits of the dialog were hilarious to me, and Brolin did an excellent job getting the voice and mannerisms down.
Not for everyone, but I really liked it.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 9 days ago -
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The Secret Life of Bees
by BrianA cute movie, and I'm glad I caught it in the theatre.
Very good casting (thank god they got Fanning and not another actress who might have been annoying in the part) with Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Paul Bettany.
I think people from the South (or those that have family in the South like me) will like it more than Northerners, but maybe I'm wrong.
Definitely one to catch on DVD if you missed it in the theatres.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 9 days ago -
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Changeling
by BrianWhy haven't more of you seen this one?
Angelina Jolie does an excellent job, this is definitely one of my favorite roles of hers, uo there with Girl, Interrupted and Gia.
What makes it even better is that the movie is baed on a true story, and, from what I read, the movie is mostly faithful to what actually happened. (Although I doubt the bit in 1935 never happened -- being vague so I don;t ruin the plot)
Great cast, great story, great acting.
Go see it!Hey, you should really see this!
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Quantum of Solace
by SarahYear: 2008
Director: Marc Forster
Country: UK/USA
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Stars: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton
Forensic intelligence links an MI6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organisation, Quantum.
That time has come again for another Bond film's release and I was once again there to catch it. Ever since I was 11, back in 1999 for the release of The World is Not Enough, I've caugh every Bond film since at the cinema. This time around the cinema was packed full of people of all ages. All I can say is Quantum of Solace equals Casino Royale but for me I prefer the realistic take on the story here than Casino Royale.
Althought I loved Casino Royale, it had a full cheesy moments which downgrades it's superiority over previous Bond's. What is great about Quanum of Solace is the realism inserted into the film by Marc Foster. Quantum has an Art House feel to it which I love, and it makes for an even more better film. Like many films released this year, it touches on upon world issues that are going on. The Dark Knight, for example touched upon our fears of Terrorism and this film uses the Oil situation in the west as the main part of the story. It's because of that I think many people have commented on the confusing plot. Having said that because it's a Bond film and the plot isn't always a necessry thing to focuss on.
Daniel Craig seems to be coming if not one of the best Bond's of all time. Surpassing even the great Sean Connery. His cold-blooded brutality creates his Bond as convincing as ever. This creates his appearance on screen as incredibly real and one which could be exsisting today. I have to see him in a few more films before he could become my favourite and surpass Connery. Judi Dench is brilliant as M and seems to be underated in many reviews. I think even her character could match Bond. The more films i see of them the more I'm convinced that's the way the writers are going. Gemma Arterton, who impressed me in Tess of the D'Urbevilles, made a brief appearance as agent Fields and was again impressive on screen. Would like to have seen more of her character than what was shown. Mathieu Amalric, was excellent as Dominc Green. Perhaps he was undeveloped and under-used but he definatly surpasses the previous Bond villian. Would also liked to have seen more of Jeffery Wright, as he makes for a great Felix Leiter.
One great strength of Quantum of Solace is just how great it's filmed. The stunning locations and photography, particularly at the end, make for an interesting film to watch. Many of the sequences were shot very very well and I loved one slow motion sequence shot against an opera, which related releated to the scene and film well. Would like to have seen a more intense build up to the arrival of Dominc Green, as I felt it was rushed a little and not allowing us to understand the character either.
Perhaps some weaknesses of the film, keeping it from being 5 stars, is the first half of the film. I felt a little underwhelmed throughout that and felt that there was something missing. The film does pick him in the middle and makes for a great film. I think the key to remember is that Bond films will never be perfect, some might say that films are never perfect but for me some are. Forster like Campbell previoulsy, is trying to move the franchise into a new era. This is evident in many scenes of the film. What's important to remeber is that, whilst doing that not everything you've seen in previous films will be in this one. The dialogue is less witty and more convincing, thus relating to the context of the film. Less action means that there is more focus on characters and the plot, meaning we can find deeper meaning within the film and enjoy it better. That's somehing I think the franchise will do in future films. Not only to move the franchise forward but to compete with other action films and add more meaning to Craig's Bond. After all this is only the second film he's in and the more he does the more we can get a sense of the way Craig plays his version of Bond.
Overall, Quantum of Solace takes a more emotional stance than Casino Royale. Less action and more meaning in the plot. Far more dialogue and attention to detail in the devlopment of characters. In only his second Bond film, Craig is shaping up to be one of the best Bond's if not the best. Both Casino Royale and his are pretty much equal in terms of quality. f I had to pick out of the two, it would be Quantum because of the realism it depicts. Without a doubt in my top 3 of the year so far!
Highly recomend. Go and see it when it reaches you a.s.a.p!
8/10Hey, you should really see this!
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I hope everyone has a great one this year! :)posted 18 days ago -
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Cannibal
by KellyAnother version of the Armin Meiwes story, except this one IS the ground-breaking film I expected from this story.
The mix of sound and image is positively hypnotizing, and the little dialogue there is has been expertly placed. Once we do get dialogue, this is the high caliber of it:
"I'm your flesh."
This is the film Grimm Love aka Rohtenburg wanted to be (see my review of it for more info). Where Grimm Love failed with minimalistic dialogue and scenes that attempt to convey unspoken layers of emotion, this film exceeds expectations. The connection between the two actors is nearly tangible, and I'm glad that there is a version of this story wherein the director is not afraid of male nudity and gore, especially for the crucial biting scene. The castration and cooking scene are even more explicit, enough to satisfy my sick curiosity about this story. And my question of "did he cut off just the dick or the balls as well?" is answered. I was disappointed that there was no dialogue about the penis being overcooked, but both characters suggest it by their dislike of the taste and inability to chew the meat. The bathtub scene is strikingly simultaneously tender and disturbing and a brilliant cinematic achievement. The butchering scene is the pinnacle of disturbing cinema.
The settings are unbelievably realistic and the room where the main event occurs is a perfect amplification of the anxiety, despair, and desire between the two characters.
This is the definitive extreme film with male homosexuality. This is on par with "Trouble Every Day" when it comes to the sublimely troubling mixture of sensuality and cannibalism. Never before has a film been so grotesquely beautiful.
"Hot Gay Sex" commentary: yet another selection where the steamy sex happens alongside a MUCH more severe taboo, this time of cannibalism
"So Fucked Up" highlight (this film has quite a few): vivid penile bleeding after the unsuccessful biting, the fluids flowing into the jar immediately following the castration by knife, carrying the leaking and defecating nearly-dead body through the house, the butchering scene with the cannibal sensually worshiping the internal organs, the "morning after" breakfastThis is perhaps the most extreme film that I have recommended, so I only sent it out to those who selected "Want to See", self-proclaimed gorehounds, and open-minded cinephiles who I think can handle the boldly grotesque and taboo.
posted 19 days ago -
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Pineapple Express
by Kropotkin Mouzer Father: Are you high?
Dale: What? No!
Mother: You are high as a fucking kite!
It is not a "stoner" film, it is a film that centers around two usually-stoned characters. It is not completely a comedy, because there is some mild violence.
What's even funnier (I do think so) is watching the movie while you're stoned, didn't do that, yet.
Rolling Stone | Peter Travers
You'll go limp from laughing.A stoner (Rogen) and his dealer (Franco) are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder.
This is like if that Blue Oyster shit met that African Kush I had - and they had a baby. And then, meanwhile, that crazy Northern Light stuff I had and the Super Red Espresso Snowflake met and had a baby. And by some miracle, those two babies met and fucked - this would the shit that they birthed.posted 20 days ago -
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Pride and Glory
by BrianLongtime readers of my reviews will know that Colin Farrell means I'll be all over a movie. And what with Edward Norton and Angelina's poppa, I knew this had a chance.
It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. The acting was good enough, but the plot was a little stale, but at the same time enjoyable.
I can see a lot of people liking it, for me, it just needed a fresher perspective on an old story.
Still love me some Colin tho. And the movie was enjoyable enough.Hey, you should really see this!
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Babylon A.D.
by Kropotkin Mouzer Take a little bit from The Fifth Element, Children of Men and of course Vin Diesel, add it up together and you'll get Babylon A.D.
I feels like a complete commercial-based recap. Don't get me wrong, Mathieu Kassovitz did a great job with the scenery, it felt a lot more like a near-apocalypse, however, for those people who actually saw Alfonso's Cuaron epic, and liked it, will feel cheated.
So I present you, the "Children of Men" for dummies.
PS: Gerard Depardieu with a Russian accent is actually shockingly good.
Variety | Jordan Mintzer
A noisier, costlier version of "Children of Men," yet lacking that film's social-political significance and jaw-dropping direction.I present you, the "Children of Men" for dummies.
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The Kingdom
by Kropotkin Mouzer Similar to Syriana but much easier to keep track of.
It also felt like 'CSI: Saudi Arabia', then againit wasn't boring as the series. With a good mixture of politics, lies upon lies regarding Saudi Arabia's neutrality with the America. Last but not least, expect some action, not the top-notch intense action, just the normal Hollywood-gunho
"my gun is bigga than urz!" or those 'kickass' lines that tend to be a total flop like "die mithafucka!".
Well, sort of.
Seeing as how I like history and what is going on in the world, the no-action-just-mostly-talking in most of the movie was interesting and yet not boring.
Also, don't believe 50% of these so called "terrorist attacks".
New York Daily News | Jack Mathews
Berg has an excellent eye for violent extravaganza and the action - especially a 10-15 minute set piece midway through - is as cleansing as a high colonic.I don't care if you saw it, and neither if you're not interested.
It's a good film on the whole.
Just don't act like a dickweed and believe everything it shows.posted 27 days ago -
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by Kropotkin Mouzer Seriously, I nearly had a heart attack watching this film... This use of this kind of point of view makes the film more intense and personal, and interestingly enough, the director who was present at the screening, explained in a Q&A after the film that he didn't tell or inform the cast of what was going to happen in the scenes thereby increasing the realism of there horrified reactions.
Probably the best independent horror film I've seen yet. Until... there was that line... "It must be the pipes!".
They'd been stuck in a zombie-infested building all night and when they hear clumping about above them, they assume it's the pipes. .. Yeah >_>"It's the fucking pipes!
posted 29 days ago -
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Quarantine
by BrianGodawful horseshit.
I was desperate for it to be over, from about 30 minutes in.
A shaky camera and incessant screaming does not make for a scary movie. It's just annoying.
Noty to mention that the movie didn;t make sense. I mean, why did the little girl take so long to turn rabid?
Sorry if that was a spoiler, but, really, you should never see this movie, not even on DVD, or on TV for free. Avoid it like the plagueAvoid it like the plague.
posted 29 days ago -
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Eagle Eye
by BrianAll the action I was expecting, and very exciting. A little bit like the Bourne films, but without Matt Damon''s annoying face. More groun up for Shia Labeouf and with the hotness that is Michelle Monaghan.
But smaller parts from Rosario Dawson and Anthony Mackie, who is perhaps wasted here, but still nice to see, and is impressing me with his versatility.
Well cast and well done, doesn't disapoint, even if I wasn;t exactly paying such close attention during the whole movie ;)~Hey, you should really see this!
posted 36 days ago -
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Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer
by KellyThe story is about a 3 star (for horror), but the production effects are so great that I HAD to give this four stars.
This is a FUN creature feature with some wicked awesome monsters and an interesting protagonist who is not annoyingly cocky, but instead empathetically emotional. This is a fun get smashed Friday night movie for gore freaks, and it would scare the crap out of a kid or lightweight. I imagine if I saw this before I developed my scare immunities, I wouldn't sleep comfortably for a few days - that's how great the makeup is.
I'm a huge proponent of practical effects, which is probably why I like this movie so much. The first two acts are mostly exposition, and then the concluding twenty-five minutes is all monster fighting. During the fight, Jack does some foolish things like discard his weapons constantly, then when the next monster attacks him, has to struggle to find another makeshift weapon (and this gag is pulled at least three times). I thought compared to earlier outbursts, the actor didn't showcase Jack's rage when it came to fighting the monsters, and it's not just because the monsters dwarf his aggression with their growls. I think the actor was trying to inject some fear into Jack, but it just came off as Jack wasn't in his uncontrollable anger mode.
I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel and hope they don't lapse into using loads of CGI, as the practical makeup/fx was the meat of the movie. I like how bits of the creatures' anatomy mimics the aesthetic of plumbing and pipes, which is Jack's porfession (in particular, their blood looks like dirty pipe sludge).
Also worth mentioning is Robert Englund's performance. He does a great eccentric professor. Once his character is affected by the monster heart, his body language is just astounding as if I was watching a person actually possessed.This goes out to my horror horde (sorry to my serious cinema crowd to pollute your board with this silliness). I predict that CreepFreak will love this movie and soon be sending out another rec for it.
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