Big congratulations to Kathryn Bigelow winner of Best Director and Best Motion Picture of the Year for, The Hurt Locker.
I normally don't have desires to watch Hollywood elites strain to pat themselves on the back, but this year I made an exception, for no better reason than to cheer against James Cameron. Now don't get me wrong, I actually really liked Avatar. If you have the ability to enjoy being preached to or are able to go numb to the preachy subtext of Avatar it’s a great movie. My cheering against him stems more from my dislike of his “I’m better then you” attitude. Get over yourself Mr. Cameron.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Lets switch it up a bit
I realized that I have been focusing way too much on horror and thriller type movies so let us take a break and review a little unknown that won an Academy Award for "Best Song" in 2006.
Once 2006
Starring: Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova
Directed by: John Carney
Rather then use professionally trained actors Carney went with trully talented singers and song writers. Hansard, lead singer of The Frames a popular band in Ireland and Irglova a talented pianist and singer.
All of the music was written and performed by the actors, which creates a real connection to the message of the music.
Bottom line Great story, Great music, Great movie.
Once will "make" your night.
Once 2006
Starring: Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova
Directed by: John Carney
Rather then use professionally trained actors Carney went with trully talented singers and song writers. Hansard, lead singer of The Frames a popular band in Ireland and Irglova a talented pianist and singer.
All of the music was written and performed by the actors, which creates a real connection to the message of the music.
Bottom line Great story, Great music, Great movie.
Once will "make" your night.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The Crazies
Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Joe Anderson
Directed By: Breck Eisner
Welcome to Ogden Marsh now you are going to die!
I got home after this movie, locked all of my doors, loaded my gun and sat at the door and waited. Not really but the thought did cross my mind. The Crazies is an intense action packed movie that will leave you breathless and wanting more. I wanted to walk right back in and watch it again.
I will throw this movie into the sub-genre of zombie movies but it deserves more respect then your typical zombie flick. Q. Whats scarier then a zombie? A. Zombies that can think. This movie has the many elements of a zombie movie but not nearly as much blood and guts.
Hands Down, The Crazies will "make" your night.
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