It's day 12 in November and I'm on day six not good. Why must life get in the way of movies? Well maybe there is more to life than sitting down each day and getting lost in the world that is the movie. That was a bad joke movies are very important to life and should be second or third just about love and happiness but below work and school. Today's movie deals with such themes as love and happiness (great segway Tyler, thanks myself). And it's called The Bridge on the River Kwai the story is about a British officer played by none other than Obi-wan himself who leads his men in building a bridge while help captive in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. He becomes very attached to the bridge as he thinks of it not as helping the enemy but as leaving his mark on the world. An American with a mysterious path escapes from the camp and returns with a platoon of English men to blow it up. This is when all hell breaks loose.
The movie is very moving as many prisoner story's are but this one has something different to it. It's not about soldiers trying to escape or stay alive but trying to understand why their captain is crazy. The story is interesting and holds your attention as it progresses but it is long and will take you three hours to finish. The acting is top notch and it's through this mean that you feel for the characters. That may seem like an odd thing to say being that the acting is always how we feel for the character, but I think your wrong many times we like and feel for the character we are the most alike but in this movie it's really the acting that pushes us into that frame of mind.
This is a movie that has stood the test of time and for very good reason. I think most will like it due to its themes and great feeling it gives off. The music will be instantly recognizable to all even if you have never seen the movie and the locations will blow you away. If you have a hard time sitting through long movies this movie has an intermission you can use. I only say that because I think everyone reading this should watch it because it is a film we can all get behind weather it is for the main character or the American. God Bless the veterans and those in wars on all sides this week.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
I'm due back on planet Earth
Sorry for the break my fellow lovers of cinema but school and work have been taking charge but fear not for today I watched quite the funny movie. Annie Hall is a wonderfully funny film and does it have pretty much everything you can put in a movie. The movie is almost your normal Romcom except it's a Woody Allen film so it's not slapstick. This is his best film too if you ask me which may not be your best idea because I'm not an Allen aficionado. The movie is about Alvy Singer your local wimp who is has just been dumped by his girlfriend Annie Hall the movie is about the rise and fall of their relationship and does so in a way that isn't normal for most movies in a good way.
This film was perfect when it comes to editing which is not something new to this list. However, this movie doesn't use editing to move the story it uses it top tell the story. You have many scenes when it's in splitscreen you have characters thoughts appear in the form of subtitles and animation. The best part was the fact that the people in this movie broke the fourth wall almost all the time which was funny and it's one of my favorite things to see in a film. this film was just a blast to see and great to watch.
If you haven't seen an Allen movie this is the one for you. If you're looking for a movie to make you laugh because of it's wit and dry humor this is for you. If you're looking for a movie that will cheer you up watch this one.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
This film was perfect when it comes to editing which is not something new to this list. However, this movie doesn't use editing to move the story it uses it top tell the story. You have many scenes when it's in splitscreen you have characters thoughts appear in the form of subtitles and animation. The best part was the fact that the people in this movie broke the fourth wall almost all the time which was funny and it's one of my favorite things to see in a film. this film was just a blast to see and great to watch.
If you haven't seen an Allen movie this is the one for you. If you're looking for a movie to make you laugh because of it's wit and dry humor this is for you. If you're looking for a movie that will cheer you up watch this one.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
Monday, November 4, 2013
Keep hope alive
Today marks the day that I have only 300 movies left to watch. That's a lot. Today's movie was Do the Right Thing and what a movie it was. The movie is about racism and the affects it has on American lives. You may have guessed this if you knew the director was none other than Spike Lee the most pretentious and racist man on the face of the earth. I have beef with him pretty much only because he is a self righteous and is remaking one of my favorite movies Oldboy the remake looks terrible the original was a piece of art its on Netflix look it up as is today's movie. The movie follows a man named Mookie during the hottest day in the year a whopping 92 degrees, and the heat heats up (sorry for the pun) the race wars. The heat is about my ideal weather because I'm from Lake Havasu and our summers are around 115 to 120 so this 92 degrees isn't hot at all.
The movie is shot in a style that can only be described as Spike Lee it's heavy on low angle shots and the use of primary colors as the source of his pallet. The film feels longer than it should but not by much, and the movie jumps a fair deal but that just the nature of the story. The acting is great and you feel for all the characters and that is a tough thing to do in today's age. Another great accomplishment is how this movie isn't just about how terrible white people are like all his other movies this one has other ethnic groups that are equally if not more racist. This way the movie doesn't seem one sided and is still a watchable movie. This movie's crowning achievement is the use of the camera to tell the story instead of a narrator. We aren't being feed the story we are living it and that's something I wash more movies would do.
This movie is adult and not for young kids. If you aren't a fan of movies dealing with heavy topics shame on you and go watch this one because it is a good movie. My only drawback is sometimes the pacing felt off and the movie ran a bit long and should have ended at an earlier scene. But all and all this is a good movie.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 3.5 stars
The movie is shot in a style that can only be described as Spike Lee it's heavy on low angle shots and the use of primary colors as the source of his pallet. The film feels longer than it should but not by much, and the movie jumps a fair deal but that just the nature of the story. The acting is great and you feel for all the characters and that is a tough thing to do in today's age. Another great accomplishment is how this movie isn't just about how terrible white people are like all his other movies this one has other ethnic groups that are equally if not more racist. This way the movie doesn't seem one sided and is still a watchable movie. This movie's crowning achievement is the use of the camera to tell the story instead of a narrator. We aren't being feed the story we are living it and that's something I wash more movies would do.
This movie is adult and not for young kids. If you aren't a fan of movies dealing with heavy topics shame on you and go watch this one because it is a good movie. My only drawback is sometimes the pacing felt off and the movie ran a bit long and should have ended at an earlier scene. But all and all this is a good movie.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 3.5 stars
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Let's go to the movies
Today I watched one of the first movies by the legendary director Martin Scorsese we have already talked about a few of his movies in these last two months and I believe he has one more movie on the list after today's. The movie is called Mean Streets and oh what a movie it is. The story is semi autobiographical much like I think 8 1/2 was. The movie follows Charlie (Harvey Keitel) and his buddy Johnny Boy (Robert De Niro) and their life as criminals in New York City. The movie is about Charlie seeking redemption for his sins but he doesn't know if he trusts the church. This is much like how Martin was in seminary.
The movie is shot in a very dark and gritty way much like the masterpiece that is Taxi Driver however this movie isn't as good. The camera and the film is gritty probably super sixteen mm but it works for this film as it reflects the minds and morally grey choices that the cast makes. The acting is top notch as this was still the time when if De Niro was in a movie you knew it was going to be good. However, all the actors look very similar so it is sometimes hard to tell them apart. The story is also hard to follow and jumps a lot this is annoying in a small degree but this film isn't about the story but about how the characters feel. This felt similar to Saturday Night Fever in that way.
This is a good movie and a little hardcore but ok for anyone who has seen any other Scorsese movie. I don't think this should be your first as it isn't one of my favorites of his but I think it should be watched if you are a fan or trying to be. This film was a challenge for me to watch but that may be just because I let my mind wander of maybe it really was the movie. If your looking for a crime movie then check this one out.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 3 stars
The movie is shot in a very dark and gritty way much like the masterpiece that is Taxi Driver however this movie isn't as good. The camera and the film is gritty probably super sixteen mm but it works for this film as it reflects the minds and morally grey choices that the cast makes. The acting is top notch as this was still the time when if De Niro was in a movie you knew it was going to be good. However, all the actors look very similar so it is sometimes hard to tell them apart. The story is also hard to follow and jumps a lot this is annoying in a small degree but this film isn't about the story but about how the characters feel. This felt similar to Saturday Night Fever in that way.
This is a good movie and a little hardcore but ok for anyone who has seen any other Scorsese movie. I don't think this should be your first as it isn't one of my favorites of his but I think it should be watched if you are a fan or trying to be. This film was a challenge for me to watch but that may be just because I let my mind wander of maybe it really was the movie. If your looking for a crime movie then check this one out.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 3 stars
Saturday, November 2, 2013
For God's sake, do you duty.
During my sophomore and junior year of high school I was required to read To Kill a Mockingbird and I hated it and the movie. Naturally when I saw it on this list I cried with fear however, I don't know if the last four years have changed me that much or this is the first time I truly watched this film. The movie is told by a young girl named Scout which is an effective median. But, the real story is about her dad Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) and how he is the only man in the town who will defend a black man. This movie is very deep and touching and may make you cry.
The acting in this movie is amazing and earned Atticus Finch the top spot on AFI's hero list. The movie is also number one on their courtroom drama list. This movie has a great set and a great soundtrack and all that jazz but it isn't the greatness of the film I want to talk about but why Roger Ebert didn't give it four stars. He said that Atticus shouldn't be the main focus but the black man should. I agree but Ebert should know that the kids are telling the story and don't cay about the black man. But, that's just one reason
This movie is great and may be one of the best movies ever. It is for those who need a little happiness in their life. This movie is the good to the bad and one needs to see it to believe it. There is nothing bad I have to say about this movie because it is just so good. Enjoy this movie because you can't not unless your in high school, or Ebert but even he knows this is a great movie
Ebert's score 2.5 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
The acting in this movie is amazing and earned Atticus Finch the top spot on AFI's hero list. The movie is also number one on their courtroom drama list. This movie has a great set and a great soundtrack and all that jazz but it isn't the greatness of the film I want to talk about but why Roger Ebert didn't give it four stars. He said that Atticus shouldn't be the main focus but the black man should. I agree but Ebert should know that the kids are telling the story and don't cay about the black man. But, that's just one reason
This movie is great and may be one of the best movies ever. It is for those who need a little happiness in their life. This movie is the good to the bad and one needs to see it to believe it. There is nothing bad I have to say about this movie because it is just so good. Enjoy this movie because you can't not unless your in high school, or Ebert but even he knows this is a great movie
Ebert's score 2.5 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
Friday, November 1, 2013
Forget it Jake it's Chinatown
We have talked a lot about Film Noir last month and since it's one of my favorite genres I decided to star this month off right with one of my favorites Chinatown. This movie isn't your old school Humphrey Bogart movie this is a more gritty and modern tale set in the same era. The movie is about a private detective named Jake who is played by Jack Nicholson who is send by a wife to spy on her cheating husband. It turns out the wife was just a pawn in a game of chess. And the chess board is L.A. and the game of chess is a bad metaphor for murder. The husband is drowned and now Jake has to find out why he was tricked and by who.
The film is really gritty and the shady colors help it out much like the black and white of the older movies helped them. Also in the last five minutes the camera changes from it's normal style and pace into a really odd almost documentary like fell. This is one of the coolest thing I have ever seen in my entire life. The acting is top notch but that's not a surprise. The real ticket though is the story and how it unfolds there are a lot of double crosses and plot twists. This is one movie you can't miss.
This is one you need to watch and if you've seen it before rewatch this flick. The movie is dark and gritty but it's a Noir so that's that. The movie is as exciting as The Big Sleep (you should have watched it by now). If you like excitement and crime movies really give this one a shot.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
The film is really gritty and the shady colors help it out much like the black and white of the older movies helped them. Also in the last five minutes the camera changes from it's normal style and pace into a really odd almost documentary like fell. This is one of the coolest thing I have ever seen in my entire life. The acting is top notch but that's not a surprise. The real ticket though is the story and how it unfolds there are a lot of double crosses and plot twists. This is one movie you can't miss.
This is one you need to watch and if you've seen it before rewatch this flick. The movie is dark and gritty but it's a Noir so that's that. The movie is as exciting as The Big Sleep (you should have watched it by now). If you like excitement and crime movies really give this one a shot.
Ebert's score 4 stars
Tyler's score 4 stars
Top ten movies of October
1 The Seven Samurai
2 12 Angry Men
3 Rear Window
4 The Shawshank Redemption
5 Psycho
6 Vertigo
7 The Big Sleep
8 The Last Temptation of Christ
9 The Maltese Falcon
10 Fargo
2 12 Angry Men
3 Rear Window
4 The Shawshank Redemption
5 Psycho
6 Vertigo
7 The Big Sleep
8 The Last Temptation of Christ
9 The Maltese Falcon
10 Fargo
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