Sunday, December 28, 2008
Frost/Nixon... Best Picture?
Subtle Details Make The Movie
Sometimes the little things in a movie that you only notice the second or third time you see it make the movie. I was watching batman again and one of the things i didn't pick up on was how 2 face knew that Wuertz was one of the bad cops (maroni told him that ramirez was the other). As I rewatched the movie the second time, i noticed how when Dent first meets Batman with
Gordon (in the picture), he accuses Ramirez and Wuertz of being dirty cops and working for Maroni (which is true). Later in the movie, when 2 face confronts ramirez, she says she only did this because she needed to pay her mothers hospital bills. when i saw it a third time, i noticed something interesting in the scene when people are trying to kill Coleman Reese because the joker said he'd bomb a hospital if he wasn't dead in 60 minutes. batman texted gordon all the names of cops with relatives in the hospital. There were 2 names, berg (who tried to kill Reese) and ramirez. i thought it was very impressive how they tied these things into the story. just one of the many reasons why i changed my mind and decided that batman is better than slumdog millionaire.
if anyone wants to borrow frost/nixon, revolutionary road, slumdog millionaire, or benjamin button just ask me (I only have 4 movies at a time).
if anyone wants to borrow frost/nixon, revolutionary road, slumdog millionaire, or benjamin button just ask me (I only have 4 movies at a time).
Seven Pounds
Thursday, December 25, 2008
The Case for Benjamin Button
You Will Love Slumdog, I Promise
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Random Review: Into the Wild
Monday, December 22, 2008
This Past Weeks Queue
A Few Good Men: Many consider it to be a classic. It is about an ongoing case protecting two marines who killed a fellow marine at the base. At first it may seem like outright murder but as the plot develops you begin to see the defense's side of the case. Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson are at their absolute best especially in the last scene which is said by many (including me) to be one of the best scenes ever from a motion picture. I thought it was an excellent well made movie and I give it 3 1/2 stars.
Crash: Crash is one of the most intriguing and compelling films I have seen. It shows the major clash of every ethnicity and how they all cross paths. This is shown through individual characters representing their race or country in the movie. This movie helps you realize the stereotypes and baseless hatred between different people. Crash won the Oscar best picture in 2006. I enjoyed it and thought it was very interesting but it still only gets 3 stars from me (a high end three stars).
Zodiac: This movie is based on the true case of the Zodiac serial killer from the 60's. The case involves a murderer who the authorities spend much effort tracking down based on very ambiguous clues based on things such as the coded letters the killer writes to the press. The case comes down to one mans persistence in finding the truth. It is an interesting plot that keeps you eager for truth and justice. I honestly thought the movie was longer than necessary and boring at times. It was good but not by any means great. I give it a borderline 3 stars (not quite a 2 1/2).
Share your thoughts if you've seen any of these movies. Don't forget to check out next weeks queue.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Best Movie Scenes Ever
1. The court scene from A Few Good Men. -by far the best.
2. The baptism in the Godfather when everyone dies. -100 scenes come from this one.
3. The meeting of the dons in Analyze This. -i think it is the funniest scene ever from a decent movie.
4. The scene when Rocky beats Apollo in Rocky II. -most inspirational scene ever.
5. In Star Wars episode 5 when Darth Vader tells Luke that he is his father. -best twist ever.
6. The shower scene in Psycho. -best murder ever and just amazing for when it was made.
7. The scene in Brave heart when Mel Gibson inspires his men. -Gibson and Eastwood are the two best actor/directors ever.
8. The opening scene in saving Private Ryan. -best war scene.
9. The end of fight club. -second best twist
10. The scene in oceans 11 when it all comes together. -either the original or the remake.
11. In the usual suspects when you find out who it really is. -WOW
12. The scene in Hoosiers the day before the game. -every sports movie comes from Hoosiers, and its still the best sports movie ever
13. The escape in Shaw shank Redemption. -genius
14. The scene in the hospital of Remember the Titans. -saddest scene
15. In Goodfellas when he goes "so you think I'm funny". -hope you have all seen this scene
16. The wedding scene in the Godfather. -I'm probably overrating this one but I love it how they show the Don as if he is a nice man trying to make friends.
17. In Star Wars Episode 6 when Darth Vader kills the emperor. -shows how everyone has a little good.
18. The scene from the untouchables when Al Capone writes in blood over the dead body in the elevator "The Untouchables". -seriously might be the third best gangster film after the Godfathers I and II.
19. The drawing of the male organs in Superbad/the scene in the cooking class when he tells the teacher that the class is a joke and Jules says that she was called "hyman" until she was 14. -great scene although probably not top 20, but Jesse loves it.
20. Either the scene where Sonny dies at the toll booth or the scene when Michael kills the cop in the Godfather. -great murders
I'd link the clips but i don't know how. And if i am still missing a few scenes or under/overrated one just comment.
A Few Good Men, Street Kings, and Fight Club
Street Kings was surprisingly a decent film for what i thought it would be. Basically Keeanu "No Emotion" Reeves is a cop who kills about 20 dirty cops and gets away with it. It wasn't plausible at all. There were however 2 or 3 great scenes and the movie was very suspenseful. I'd give it 2 or 2 1/2 stars.
Fight Club was a four star movie (minor spoiler ahead). It might not be deserving of its rating based upon the movie itself, but it was so different from any movie i have ever seen. and it had the second greatest twist i have ever seen to Star Wars (I ordered the Sixth Sense from the library so this might change next week). Brad Pitt was one of the greatest characters ever (although definitely behind Darth Vader and James Bond Adin). The end was brilliant when he shot himself and killed Brad Pitt. The only thing I didn't get was why people joined the club when they saw him hitting himself and a couple of other details like that. anyways I'll probably review the original Scarface and the sixth sense later this week.
My Thoughts On Milk

Thursday, December 18, 2008
The Greatest Movie of the year!
1. The opening bank robbery- it was brilliant
2. The jokers meeting with the mob- "want to see a magic trick?"
3. Joker crashes the party sequence- "do you want to know how I got these scars on my face?"
4. The interrogation room scene
5. The final scene- it wrapped up the entire movie
Random Review: American Beauty
10 Great Scenes
I may have not included some of your favorites, but that probably means I haven't seen it comment if I left any good ones out.
10. Movie:Return of the King
Scene:The arrival of Rohan
Synopsis: Minas Tirith is on the brink of destruction, but Rohan arrives just in time. The scene of the horses lining up as the sun rises gives me shivers every time. Théoden's speech is one of the most memorable ever.
9. Movie: The Matrix
Scene: The Discovery
Synopsis: When Neo learns what the Matrix is, i was going nuts. The whole white room with the TV and chair where Morpheus talks about the harvesting fields is genius. great scene.
8. Movie: Gladiator
Scene: The Challenge
Synopsis: Russel Crowe finally reveals his identity to Jouaquin Pheonix, challenging the emperor to a gladiator match. Crowes intensity makes this scene memorable and this movie a must see.
7. Movie: The Departed
Scene: The End
Synopsis: Can't say any more. If you've seen it you know what I mean, if not, thank me later
6. Movie: Tropic Thunder
Scene: Retarded
Synopsis: Robert Downey Jr. delivers his best lines in this hilarious star studded film. Ben Stiller's obliviousness and Downey's "Never go full retard" speech had me rolling on the floor.
5. Movie: Remember the Titans
Scene: The Hospital
Synopsis: This scene, i will admit, made me cry. Gary and Julius talking about how they will grow old together is touching. Great tear jerking scence.
4. Movie: Sin City
Scene: The End
Synopsis: The repetition of the lines from the beginning of the film is genius. Bruce Willis is magic in this movie, a must see for any true lover of movies
3. Movie: Anchorman
Scene: The Brawl
Synopsis: When the emotions of the reporters finally boil over, a brawl involving a grenade, brass knuckels, and a trident ensues. Hillarious even after seeing it dozens of times. Little Known Fact: The anchor of the public news network is Tim Robbins
2. Movie: The Big Lebowski
Scene: The Eulogy
Synopsis: Walter gives a eulogy of their departed friend Donny. The whole thing with the surfing and his portrayal of Donny is priceless. And of course, the scene culminates with the ashes flying into The Dude's face. Unforgettable.
1. Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Scene: The End
Synopsis: SPOILER ALERT Andy escapes from Shawshank and procedes to remove all the money he helped launder. Red comes to mexico and the movie ends with a view of the peacful pacific. Best scene ever, it is smart, inspiring, funny, and unexpected.
Sound off and give me your favorite scenes
10. Movie:Return of the King
Scene:The arrival of Rohan
Synopsis: Minas Tirith is on the brink of destruction, but Rohan arrives just in time. The scene of the horses lining up as the sun rises gives me shivers every time. Théoden's speech is one of the most memorable ever.
9. Movie: The Matrix
Scene: The Discovery
Synopsis: When Neo learns what the Matrix is, i was going nuts. The whole white room with the TV and chair where Morpheus talks about the harvesting fields is genius. great scene.
8. Movie: Gladiator
Scene: The Challenge
Synopsis: Russel Crowe finally reveals his identity to Jouaquin Pheonix, challenging the emperor to a gladiator match. Crowes intensity makes this scene memorable and this movie a must see.
7. Movie: The Departed
Scene: The End
Synopsis: Can't say any more. If you've seen it you know what I mean, if not, thank me later
6. Movie: Tropic Thunder
Scene: Retarded
Synopsis: Robert Downey Jr. delivers his best lines in this hilarious star studded film. Ben Stiller's obliviousness and Downey's "Never go full retard" speech had me rolling on the floor.
5. Movie: Remember the Titans
Scene: The Hospital
Synopsis: This scene, i will admit, made me cry. Gary and Julius talking about how they will grow old together is touching. Great tear jerking scence.
4. Movie: Sin City
Scene: The End
Synopsis: The repetition of the lines from the beginning of the film is genius. Bruce Willis is magic in this movie, a must see for any true lover of movies
3. Movie: Anchorman
Scene: The Brawl
Synopsis: When the emotions of the reporters finally boil over, a brawl involving a grenade, brass knuckels, and a trident ensues. Hillarious even after seeing it dozens of times. Little Known Fact: The anchor of the public news network is Tim Robbins
2. Movie: The Big Lebowski
Scene: The Eulogy
Synopsis: Walter gives a eulogy of their departed friend Donny. The whole thing with the surfing and his portrayal of Donny is priceless. And of course, the scene culminates with the ashes flying into The Dude's face. Unforgettable.
1. Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Scene: The End
Synopsis: SPOILER ALERT Andy escapes from Shawshank and procedes to remove all the money he helped launder. Red comes to mexico and the movie ends with a view of the peacful pacific. Best scene ever, it is smart, inspiring, funny, and unexpected.
Sound off and give me your favorite scenes
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Best Movie Quotes Ever
Top 10 Movie Trailers of 2008
10.Quantum of solace [teaser trailer]- From start to finish, this trailer had my adrenaline running and my heart pumping. Even if you never seen a james bond film in your life, you were inclined to see this one. Watch the trailer
9. The incredible hulk - Even though its predecessor film was awful, the hulk is still one of my favorite super-heroes and Edward Norton did a heck of a good job playing the tormented Bruce Banner. "don't make me angry" Watch the trailer
8. Harry potter and the half blooded prince[teaser]- these potter films keep on getting darker and darker. I wouldn't even be surprised if the next one gets an R rating[jk i would] Watch the trailer
7. The curious case of Benjamin Button- Even the the title is intriguing, but to see Brad Pitt age backwards, I'm sold. Watch the trailer
6. Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull- ok the movie was pretty bad, but just seeing Indi back on the silver screen gave me goosebumps. Watch the trailer
5. Terminator Salvation teaser- "come with me if you want to live" Watch the trailer
4. Tropic Thunder- The star studded cast,made for the best comedy of the year. Watch the trailer
3. Iron man - what a trailer and what a movie. Robert Downey Jr nailed the role of Tony stark. Watch the trailer
2. Watchmen teaser trailer- For all you comic book fans out there, this trailer is for you. Zach Snyder tackles on Allan Mores successful graphic novel Watchmen. "who watches the watchmen?" Watch the trailer 1. the dark knight- the whole world was blown away by this film. seeing Heath Ledger portray the clown prince of Gotham gave every body the chills. this movie wasn't only a good batman movie or a great sequel, but it was an fantastic film all around."Hit me!" Watch the trailer
9. The incredible hulk - Even though its predecessor film was awful, the hulk is still one of my favorite super-heroes and Edward Norton did a heck of a good job playing the tormented Bruce Banner. "don't make me angry" Watch the trailer
8. Harry potter and the half blooded prince[teaser]- these potter films keep on getting darker and darker. I wouldn't even be surprised if the next one gets an R rating[jk i would] Watch the trailer
7. The curious case of Benjamin Button- Even the the title is intriguing, but to see Brad Pitt age backwards, I'm sold. Watch the trailer
6. Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull- ok the movie was pretty bad, but just seeing Indi back on the silver screen gave me goosebumps. Watch the trailer
5. Terminator Salvation teaser- "come with me if you want to live" Watch the trailer
4. Tropic Thunder- The star studded cast,made for the best comedy of the year. Watch the trailer
3. Iron man - what a trailer and what a movie. Robert Downey Jr nailed the role of Tony stark. Watch the trailer
2. Watchmen teaser trailer- For all you comic book fans out there, this trailer is for you. Zach Snyder tackles on Allan Mores successful graphic novel Watchmen. "who watches the watchmen?" Watch the trailer 1. the dark knight- the whole world was blown away by this film. seeing Heath Ledger portray the clown prince of Gotham gave every body the chills. this movie wasn't only a good batman movie or a great sequel, but it was an fantastic film all around."Hit me!" Watch the trailer
Godfather Quotes
1. "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." (Number 2 on AFI top 100) -Don Corleone to Johnny Fontane about Woltz
2. "There are many things my father taught me here in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. " –Michael Corleone (#58 quote on top movie quotes by AFI)
3. "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." -Clemenza to Rocco
4. "It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes." -Clemenza to Sonny
5. Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with people. –Don Corleone
6. "A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns." -Don Corleone to Michael
7. In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns. -Calo
8. "A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man." -Don Corleone to Johnny Fontane
9. I spent my whole life trying not to be careless. Women and children can be careless. But not men. –Don Corleone
10. Michael Corleone: "My father is no different than any other powerful man -- any man who's responsible for other people, like a senator or president." KAY: "You know how naive you sound...senators and presidents don't have men killed." Michael Corleone: "Oh, who's being naive, Kay?"
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
I can't wait to see...
Watch the trailer
My "Go To" Critics
When I'm looking to see a movie and I feel like seeing what the critics say there are a select few that I read. I feel my taste in movies is most similar to there's and I like their usually intelligent comments on movies. First I usually look to Entertainment Weekly's Lisa Schwarzbaum (somewhat biased on my part), and then I read up on what Rolling Stone's Peter Travers has to say. I like Schwarzbaum because I feel she is a little more critical than most critics and isn't afraid to completely rip on a movie. And of course Travers will always throw in some witty, hilarious lines that will often make you laugh harder than the actual movie. I think if you look at critics often you should be consistent in who you look at. I'm sure other people have their personal favorites. Some people might totally disagree with the reviews and criticisms of Travers and Schwarzbaum and I completely agree that there is no right opinion of a movie.
What's with all this select theater business
Monday, December 15, 2008
Random Review: Pan's Labyrinth
I don't say this about many movies but I loved Pan's Labyrinth. It may be a little difficult for some people to watch because it is spanish (with english subtitles) but it is well worth it. The plot is wonderful and the acting is very good as well. It is not too much of a fantasy that it's completely in another world but enough to make you use your imagination. I don't mean to spoil it but the open ending is brilliant. I highly reccomend it to all movie watchers.
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