Lust, Caution
Ang Lee’s follow up to Brokeback Mountain takes him back to as he weaves a sexual espionage thriller that works to decent effect.The film follows Tang Wei as Chia Chi Wong who becomes involved in a resistance groups attempt to assassinate a Chinese official working, Mr. Yee, who is working with the Japanese who are […]
2 Days in Paris
Julie Delpy’s directorial debut is a wonderful look at relationships with great comedy and truth that you don’t normally find in films nowadays.A very real feeling film from start to finish, Delpy crafts and entertaining and well crafted piece of cinema that was ignored by far too many people. Marion (Delpy) and Jack (Adam Goldberg) […]
Oscar Picks 08
I shot a 61%, not bad! Not good.(insert a smiley face emoticon) Ok, I am going to run through this list here, and let you guys think who is going to win; not that it matters what I think. I also might add some commentary and suggestions for people that were snubbed. Bold is who […]
07 Year in Review
2007 was a fantastic year for film and filled with a number of movies worth investing your time to at least see. To be able to see all those movies though means that I had to wait as long as possible to write this 07 Year in review so I could see as many films […]
Flashback-Best of 06
This is my write up from last year before this blog existed so I thought I would share it with you guys. Ok, so I know some of that you that get this really could careless, but oh well, don’t read it, I’m bored at work! So last year was a pretty good year for […]
Cashback
Sean Ellis’ latest is a feature length version of an Oscar nominated short film of the same name and sadly, I imagine it worked far better in the short subject format. This whole film seems dragged out and stretched like butter over too much bread if I can quote Bilbo Baggins. There is some genuinely […]
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
The follow up to the Oscar nominated film, Elizabeth, allows Cate Blanchett to get back into the role that made her famous and the result is a mixed bag.Spain is threatening the rule of England and their way of life as the King Phillip of Spain uses the command of God and spread of Catholicism […]
I am going to go trailer crazy!
So after that last post, I thought that in this slow time of the movie season, I should start promoting the stuff I want to see this year. So hear goes nothing! Look for my 07 Best of mid next week! Pineapple Express-Stoner-action-buddy-comedy with Seth Rogen and James Franco and it looks fantastic! Funny Games-A […]
Indiana Jones Trailer
Since this is probably my most anticipated film of the year, I might as well post the trailer for all to enjoy. Even though your probably have all seen this.Oh well…watch Indiana whip the shit out of everything below! It’s either this or Wall-E for my early prediction for my favorite movie this year! And […]
Definitely, Maybe
Ryan Reynolds stars in this Romantic dramadey that focuses on the romantic trials and tribulations of William Hayes and the for the most part is a pretty solid picture.William Hayes is about to get divorced and his daughter tries to get him to tell him the story of his past love life hoping that he […]