Posted in '07, Sci-Fi, Thriller, tagged Alex Garland, Cillian Murphy, Danny Boyle, movie review Sunshine on March 2, 2008 | 3 Comments »
A sci-fi movie set in the not too distant future in which a team of astronauts is on a mission to the sun. Well, not actually to the sun, but very close to the sun. Close enough for them to launch the “payload” which is a nuclear device intended to re-ignite the sun and save [...]
Posted in '07, Based on a Book, tagged amy ryan, casey affleck, movie reviews on February 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It’s a family affair. Directed By Ben Affleck, starring brother Casey.
This movie was a bit of a surprise to me.
I had heard generally positive reviews, as far as I could remember but I didn’t remember the movie having a ton of “buzz.” It reminded me of Mystic River, which was nominated for Best Picture, Director, [...]
Posted in '07, Based on a Book, Biopic, Oscar Race, Period Piece, Westerns, tagged academy award nomination 2008, best supporting actor, Brad Pitt, casey affleck, movie reviews, Sam Rockwell on February 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
What a mouthful. The title, I mean. The movie itself, also a cinematic mouthful at 2 hours and 40 odd minutes.
For me, this is a no brainer. I like movies like Tombstone (even with its questionable acting) and Unforgiven. All the actors in this one are good all the way around (Brad Pitt, Sam Rockwell, Garrett Dillahunt, [...]
Posted in '07, Musical, tagged beatles music, evan rachel wood, movie review on February 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »
A story set against the backdrop of the 1960s and the music of the Beatles. An almost untenable idea done expertly.
There are a lot of phenomenal things about this movie. Directed by Julie Taymor who brought “The Lion King” to life on Broadway has a wonderful visual style. The leads are all very good, including [...]
Posted in '07, Oscar Race on February 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Shortcut to Oscar nom: a naked, bloody waltz in the shower.
Posted in '07, tagged Julia Delpy, talk on February 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Inevitably, the movie reminds you of the best of Woody Allen (Annie Hall and Manhattan) partly because the characters are smart and dry of wit and Jack is a neurotic, hypochondriacal mess who’s allowing his paranoia to get out of hand. Delpy (Marion) has used music to buoy the movie along. (And I do mean [...]
Posted in '07, Comedy, Oscar Race, Reviews, tagged Ellen Page, Jason Bateman, Michela Cera on January 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I was excited to see this movie but for the first few minutes I was afraid that the writer was substituting cute, precious language for being funny. Like, if you give a character quirky, kitchsy knick-knacks you don’t have to develop the character in any way; Their belongings ARE their character! Clever.
It mostly got over itself [...]
Posted in '07, Musical, Oscar Race, tagged movie, oscar nominated - best original song, Reviews on January 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
When I was in middle school or high school I remember talking with my dad about the state of musicals. He said they were dead. He claimed there wasn’t much of a point to make more because they always look so tired and remote. I agreed. Audiences had grown accustomed to seeing big hollywood movies and these [...]
Posted in '07, Thriller on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is another that slipped by me.
When I hear Kevin Costner and Demi Moore, my thoughts are: Is it 1992 again? Already?
But…
(I’m waiting for SRP to edit this one)GO:
Posted in '07, Based on a Book, British, Movies, Oscar Race, Period Piece, War on January 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Well, let me say this. I saw it with my Mother, and she cried (not a lot, but still). It was a great movie, and I completely see why it was nominated for an Oscar.
It was deeply tragic and had a fantastic cast. The costumes were fantastic. I enjoyed it very much.
If you want to [...]
