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Post by Tyler Smith on Apr 10, 2010 16:52:44 GMT -8
What movies have you seen lately? It doesn't necessarily have to be new.
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Post by professoralan on Apr 12, 2010 7:45:52 GMT -8
How to Train Your Dragon (in 3D) -- pretty good, albeit predictable. And kinda short.
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Post by Tyler Smith on May 20, 2010 0:52:44 GMT -8
I recently watched the original The Adventures of Robin Hood with Errol Flynn. I had my doubts about the film, but it's truly wonderful. It's a masterpiece on every level; the writing, acting, fight choreography, art direction, use of color, etc. A film that's pure entertainment, but doesn't sacrifice quality to get there. I highly recommend it.
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Post by gracelives on May 23, 2010 18:17:05 GMT -8
I watched a lot of films this weekend (well, a lot for me). I finally watched How to Train Your Dragon, Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit, The Aviator, District 9, and Up in the Air. I'll try to be vague in these descriptions so I don't give a single thing away.
How to Train Your Dragon was a lot of fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The character design was a bit insipid, but man, some of those flying shots are otherworldly. The voices were great; the score is fantastic and suits the film on every level. At the end, you just sit in your seat, grinning. It truly was a delight.
The Aviator was great! A little long, but I cannot complain. The cinematography is so beautiful, there were several shots I just wanted to frame. The acting was spot on for the film, and it draws out so many emotions out of the viewer. It's a haunting film.
District 9. Boy. This film really is heart-breaking. The documentary style got me invested in the film from the very beginning, and Sharlto Copley was amazing. His character alienates (Ha!) the viewer at first, but then without even knowing it, you develop a profound empathy for him. In the end, I felt this was a movie about a man who really truly loves his wife and wants to be with her no matter the cost.
Up in the Air. I love Jason Reitman's style, and the actors did absolutely great... but. Oh, I don't know. I felt there was something that wasn't there. I did like the movie very much, and Vera Farmiga's character -- and the others' as well -- was intriguing, but... I have to say "but" every time I say I liked something. I think I gave it a 6/10 on IMDb. It was a good film. Definitely worth a watch.
The Wallace & Gromit film was excellent! My father and I watched it together, and we were laughing our socks off. It was so enjoyable and there was enough humor for both adults and children. The plots for Wallace & Gromit never lose their wit. The new characters are so much fun and really hold their own in the shadow of the main dynamic duo. What can I say against Wallace & Gromit? The plasticine animation is phenomenal, and I never get tired of it.
Whew! That's about it!
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Post by tlsabo on Jul 13, 2010 21:17:09 GMT -8
I have always been attracted to apocalyptical movies. I find it interesting to see other peoples vision of what the end might be like. I recently watched The Book of Eli, a few days later I saw Children of Men, and the other night I watched The Road. The latter is quite a downer.
It seems some think the last days will be dominated by punk-rockers with English accents. Others think it will be the snaggle-toothed gun toting red-necks. And of course we can't forget the flesh eating mutants.
None of these in my opinion would qualify as "the meek", who, according to the Bible, will inherit the earth. (I don't mean to offend any punk-rockers, red-necks, or flesh eating mutants out there.)
But to bring it up a notch, I also watched two of my favorite movies on AMC last week.
Moby Dick and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Classic!
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Post by alechs on Aug 19, 2010 2:31:19 GMT -8
Onibaba - Japanese horror film about two women and a man set in feudal Japan during an aftermath of war. Very artful cinematography and powerful imagery. The bombastic jazz score is kind of shocking at times and very inventive.
Lettre à Freddy Buache - a documentary by Godard about the Swiss town of Lausanne. You can watch this on Youtube. It is an 10-minute experimental narrative that tries to frame a journey through the town's different spatial territories (urban, natural, cultural, technological, etc) in three colours.
Cobra - Stallone in the early 80s. 'Nuff said.
Black Sunday - A black and white Mario Bava horror film about a witch who seeks vengeance on her brother's descendants. Very moody but you are missing Bava's trademark colour use.
Spartan - David Mamet film starring Val Kilmer. If I am not in the mood for kinetic Bournesque espionage, this film is probably one my favourite spy films. Spartan does not dominate you with breakneck pacing, asinine information, or convoluted plot. The film is robust but sparse, tough but delicate, straightforward but deep. The dialogue is rough but apparently that is just the way Mamet likes it so I'll deal. Kristen Bell gives her best performance to date.
Standard Operating Procedure - I love detective work, diagrams and visual models. The only problem is that the abuse depicted in the photos don't offer a visceral response. I wish they had some extreme close-up shots of the photos so you ingest a bit more of the detail. This may seem a bit manipulative but I felt really cold after watching this documentary.
Veronica Mars Seasons 1-3 - I loved Brick and I think Bell's pretty sassy as an actress. This series is a fantasy outlet for many guilty pleasures of mine: awesome single dad to daughter dynamics, witty banter, strong female lead, etc. That being said the soap opera antics grate me to no end to the point of almost breaking my suspension of disbelief. Also, I don't know what happens in California, but are tasers used that carelessly without repercussions?
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Post by alechs on Aug 19, 2010 3:11:46 GMT -8
I have always been attracted to apocalyptical movies. I find it interesting to see other peoples vision of what the end might be like. I recently watched The Book of Eli, a few days later I saw Children of Men, and the other night I watched The Road. The latter is quite a downer. It seems some think the last days will be dominated by punk-rockers with English accents. Others think it will be the snaggle-toothed gun toting red-necks. And of course we can't forget the flesh eating mutants. None of these in my opinion would qualify as "the meek", who, according to the Bible, will inherit the earth. (I don't mean to offend any punk-rockers, red-necks, or flesh eating mutants out there.) But to bring it up a notch, I also watched two of my favorite movies on AMC last week. Moby Dick and To Kill a Mockingbird. Classic! Have you watched Yojimbo? It isn't your standard apocalyptic film but it's got the right mood in the finale. |
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