no.216 District 9
I haven't gotten the special features disc, but wanted to report this as my last movie of the year. Can't think of a more imaginative and creative idea. The fact that it's set in Johannesburg? Brilliant.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
cake eaters
no.215 The Cake Eaters
When I was 18, I was kinda seeing someone who was in a relationship - I know, not the nicest thing, but I made it very clear it was his baggage not mine. So now that you've judged me, I'll tell you that one of my friends called him "the cake eater," which doesn't take any explaining. So of course, I was inclined to watch a movie that shared the name.
Everyone wants to have their cake and eat it, too. I think that's universal, but very much an American philosophy. Kristen Stewart's character wants to have sex before she dies and picks the most unlikely candidate, but it's kinda cute. Every one around her manages to be a cake eater in their own way, some almost exploitative. Not a great watch, but cute.
When I was 18, I was kinda seeing someone who was in a relationship - I know, not the nicest thing, but I made it very clear it was his baggage not mine. So now that you've judged me, I'll tell you that one of my friends called him "the cake eater," which doesn't take any explaining. So of course, I was inclined to watch a movie that shared the name.
Everyone wants to have their cake and eat it, too. I think that's universal, but very much an American philosophy. Kristen Stewart's character wants to have sex before she dies and picks the most unlikely candidate, but it's kinda cute. Every one around her manages to be a cake eater in their own way, some almost exploitative. Not a great watch, but cute.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
the holiday rush list
no.213&214 Che
OMG. Epic. Big. Too bad I don't know the history well enough to fully appreciate what Steven Soderbergh completed. Benicio, as always, well done.
no.212 A Christmas Tale
Catherine Deneuve still has the most amazing legs! She truly is the most amazingly beautiful woman in modern time. After I'm done having a bit of a girl-crush, the story tried very hard to weave the complicated back stories and current emotions of a French clan at the holiday, but it didn't fully mesh for me, although it was a great French cast.
no.211 The Prisoner
Does this count as a movie or just an entry? Angels counted, but that was something of merit. I found this to be flat. I never watched the original, but got the end game way early. Jim Cavieziel was really dull, and that's being polite. Sir Ian? Really?
no.210 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
It was amazing to sit next to my nephew, finally proving to him that a battle between Anakin and Vader is impossible. Although, I think he asked more questions than paid attention to what was really going on! I was really happy to give him the prequels for xmas and he'll get the real trilogy next month for his 8th bday. Those are the movies I cannot wait to watch with him!
no.209 White Christmas
This should deserve it's own entry. A truly perfect film, at least in my heart and the best version of Blue Skies ever.
no.208 Never Again
The predecessor of all the mid-life romance films to hit us in the past 18 mo.
no.207 The Education of Charlie Banks
I enjoyed this more than I thought, although it was really just another peek into a world I have seen, tasted but will never be a part of.
no.206 Julie & Julia
Meryl Streep. Need I say more? Yes, and that is I must go back, pick through good recipe days and watch Julia Child. Will I try my own experiment with French cooking? Butter. Butter. Butter.
no.205 The Pianist
Hadn't seen this since the theatrical release - there are so many Holocaust movies that the memory of most get muddied with the rest. I'm really glad I went back to see Adrien Brody's physical transformation which was Oscar worthy.
no.204 Gosford Park
Hands down, the one movie that I can guarantee I'll walk away with something new every time I watch it. Huzzah to Altman, the master at keeping all eleven plates spinning!
no.203 Mozart and the Whale
Interesting take on Aspergers, something you wouldn't expect from Josh Hartnett. Cute, not fully actualized, but I don't think it could be.
no.202 Land of the Lost
I loved this show as a kid, WPIX afternoons. Why did Will Ferrell have to totally fuck it up? Although, the Sleestak looked perfect!
no.201 Away We Go
I know this was on some best of and worst of lists. I thought it was smart, of course, it's Dave Eggers ;)
no.200 Holly
Puts a real face to child sex trafficking. Ron Livingston? Really curious as to the causes he works with - this was a powerful tale, he also pulled off the ADA movie, too.
no.199 The Stone Angel
When isn't Ellen Burstyn amazing?
no.198 UP
Fabulous!!
no.197 War, Inc
Cheeky war torn tale. Ben Kingsley is brilliant as the evil villain. John Cusack, as always...
no.196 Star Trek
Must admit, this might have been my favorite release of 2009. Believe me, I'm really surprised! JJ and crew did a magnificent job taking a very well loved and mythological deep franchise and didn't muddy it, but upped the ante. Alternate Time Line? Spock shagging the hottest piece of ass in the Galaxy? Chris Pine pulling off James T.? Loved it.
OMG. Epic. Big. Too bad I don't know the history well enough to fully appreciate what Steven Soderbergh completed. Benicio, as always, well done.
no.212 A Christmas Tale
Catherine Deneuve still has the most amazing legs! She truly is the most amazingly beautiful woman in modern time. After I'm done having a bit of a girl-crush, the story tried very hard to weave the complicated back stories and current emotions of a French clan at the holiday, but it didn't fully mesh for me, although it was a great French cast.
no.211 The Prisoner
Does this count as a movie or just an entry? Angels counted, but that was something of merit. I found this to be flat. I never watched the original, but got the end game way early. Jim Cavieziel was really dull, and that's being polite. Sir Ian? Really?
no.210 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
It was amazing to sit next to my nephew, finally proving to him that a battle between Anakin and Vader is impossible. Although, I think he asked more questions than paid attention to what was really going on! I was really happy to give him the prequels for xmas and he'll get the real trilogy next month for his 8th bday. Those are the movies I cannot wait to watch with him!
no.209 White Christmas
This should deserve it's own entry. A truly perfect film, at least in my heart and the best version of Blue Skies ever.
no.208 Never Again
The predecessor of all the mid-life romance films to hit us in the past 18 mo.
no.207 The Education of Charlie Banks
I enjoyed this more than I thought, although it was really just another peek into a world I have seen, tasted but will never be a part of.
no.206 Julie & Julia
Meryl Streep. Need I say more? Yes, and that is I must go back, pick through good recipe days and watch Julia Child. Will I try my own experiment with French cooking? Butter. Butter. Butter.
no.205 The Pianist
Hadn't seen this since the theatrical release - there are so many Holocaust movies that the memory of most get muddied with the rest. I'm really glad I went back to see Adrien Brody's physical transformation which was Oscar worthy.
no.204 Gosford Park
Hands down, the one movie that I can guarantee I'll walk away with something new every time I watch it. Huzzah to Altman, the master at keeping all eleven plates spinning!
no.203 Mozart and the Whale
Interesting take on Aspergers, something you wouldn't expect from Josh Hartnett. Cute, not fully actualized, but I don't think it could be.
no.202 Land of the Lost
I loved this show as a kid, WPIX afternoons. Why did Will Ferrell have to totally fuck it up? Although, the Sleestak looked perfect!
no.201 Away We Go
I know this was on some best of and worst of lists. I thought it was smart, of course, it's Dave Eggers ;)
no.200 Holly
Puts a real face to child sex trafficking. Ron Livingston? Really curious as to the causes he works with - this was a powerful tale, he also pulled off the ADA movie, too.
no.199 The Stone Angel
When isn't Ellen Burstyn amazing?
no.198 UP
Fabulous!!
no.197 War, Inc
Cheeky war torn tale. Ben Kingsley is brilliant as the evil villain. John Cusack, as always...
no.196 Star Trek
Must admit, this might have been my favorite release of 2009. Believe me, I'm really surprised! JJ and crew did a magnificent job taking a very well loved and mythological deep franchise and didn't muddy it, but upped the ante. Alternate Time Line? Spock shagging the hottest piece of ass in the Galaxy? Chris Pine pulling off James T.? Loved it.
experiment success???
It's the end of the year and so we naturally reflect...how did my experiment go? Some days, I didn't hesitate to spew. Hell, it's been six weeks since my last entry and I had been feeling guilty that to keep up with my count, I wasn't able to really write about anything. As for cataloguing films, I think I've given a realistic and really accurate account. Granted, these are films only seen from beginning to end, not counting the million times I've watched Enchanted and sung along, tuned into Say Anything, sighed at any movie with Hugh Jackman. I didn't do a good job listing tunes, but I really didn't do a good job following up with artists that I've liked on XPN, I think my download list might be 100 deep. I really enjoyed quiet time in my office this year! Books? I didn't read nearly enough. Magazines? Oh god, the pit of lost time!
I guess I have about 26 hours to decide if I'm going to catalogue again - I think I'm going to have an interesting time looking through what I did watch this year. There's no doubt that I'll LOST blog in 2010. I just printed out all my post-show rants to read before my rewatches. Dude, I know I'm good, but I'm astonished at some of the things I nailed.
I guess I have about 26 hours to decide if I'm going to catalogue again - I think I'm going to have an interesting time looking through what I did watch this year. There's no doubt that I'll LOST blog in 2010. I just printed out all my post-show rants to read before my rewatches. Dude, I know I'm good, but I'm astonished at some of the things I nailed.
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