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Daisies (1966) aka Sedmikrásky
The life of two girls, Marie I and Marie II, who try to understand the meaning of the world and of their life.
“Ring-a-round a rosie, A pocket full of posies, Ashes! Ashes! We all fall down”
Ladies RULE! A empowering Czechoslovakian film written and directed by Vera Chytilová. Blazed by an era of political injustice and inequality.
Two lovely girls decide to take the world as their oyster (taking advantage of men and acting like spoiled children) which slowly eats away at their sanity leading to a path of destruction. If the world is bad, then we should be bad. Wait… are we bad or good?
Satirical and ingenious film making, visually pop art-ish.Self-destruction has never been this beautiful. The editing and different types of artsy (color/tint) visuals will keep your eyes busy.
Was it controversial? Well… It was banned by the government… That only means one thing… this film gave them the finger!
Robotic slapstick humor. Watch out world, the girls have an appetite for destruction! To hell with the rules!
Be still my beating heart! Jitka Cerhová is the daisy-crowned sister with eyes that could melt a glacier. Be careful of what lies beneath. And then the pigtail sister Ivana Karbanová steps in the limelight… damn these brunettes. The ladies used my eyes as string to their tug-of-war battle for attention.
Cutting sausages and bananas!
The ladies indulge and digress, cut each other up leading towards the climactic food fight in the end… they attempt to pick up the pieces, but alas… what has been done is done.
Set in a place and time ruled by machinery and work. War and destruction is everywhere and we are merely audience members.
Gorgeous visuals and quirky lines drive this film into hell and back. Sweet little girls trapped, wondering, experimenting, playing with fire.
As someone quoted “This is a film that everyone needs to Czech out.”
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My Week with Marilyn (2011)
Colin Clark, an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier’s, documents the tense interaction between Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during production of The Prince and the Showgirl.
Based on the books/memoirs of Colin Clarke: “My Week with Marilyn” and “The Prince, the Showgirl and Me”.
Michelle Williams embodied Marilyn Monroe and owned it. A completely believable portrayal of one the most infamous women of showbiz.
Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Watson and Judi Dench are her equally talented supports. Need i remind viewers? This is all about Marilyn. She wouldn’t have wanted it any other way… or would she?
Sir Laurence Olivier is making a movie and employs neophyte Colin Clark. He creates a bond with the unmanageable Marilyn and unlocks secrets and fears of the superstar. This all happens during the making of Prince and the Showgirl (1957), one of Monroe’s best acting accomplishments.
TRIVIA: The reenactments of scenes from The Prince and the Showgirl were filmed on the very same soundstage that the original was filmed on.
This movie was fun and easy to view, a bit too soft and gentle for my taste. But Williams drove it home, as if reincarnating a legend and putting her in the modern stage once again. Sadly the film has nothing else to offer but “Marilyn”…
Moms, daughters, agents and curious menfolk would appreciate this quaint little (romantic drama) taste of film history, from the eyes of a starstruck gentleman.
Remember “Fame can be a Bitch”
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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)
A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Based on the by Jonathan Safran Foer the brain behind the bizarrely delicious Everything Is Illuminated (2005). Driven by the eye of by Billy Elliot (2000)’s Stephen Daldry. Another film “good for the heart”.
Family film gold, on a mission! Tom Hanks and (woah! she’s back) Sandra Bullock parent the amazingly talented Thomas Horn in this tale of family, love, life and loss. This brilliant and strange child moved me. Annoying at times, you gotta give him points for persistence.
“The Renter” Max von Sydow was superb in so many ways. His shrug, his pace and his demeanor were so guilty it hurt to watch… I couldn’t stop staring with glee. Powerful actions without words.
I got choked up by some scenes and admired the balance between the drama of 9/11 and its aftermath. It wasn’t a “‘Mericah!!!” film as i thought it would be. Humans, people, mankind… being kind.
Simple, whole hearted and a ray of sunshine. Entertainment for all ages.
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Hugo (2011)
Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.
Magical! Mashed up with steampunk fantasy elements.
Legendary director Martin Scorsese gives us a “fun for all ages” film.
1920 Paris! Hugo, played by Asa Butterfield, is a young boy who secretly manages the train stations’ clock and obsesses to repair a shiny robot, the only thing he has left of his deceased father. On his tail is the always funny Sasha Baron Cohen, the authority figure with a bum leg. Show me your smile.Wait, there’s more! Ben Kingsley plays the toymaker, with a cinematic secret. Christopher Lee as the librarian. Ray Winstone as the drunk and Jude Law as Hugos dad! Holy crap, what a cast!
Hitgirl Chloë Moretz befriends the boy and the adventure begins. Together they unearth the toymakers sad past leading the story towards the early days of motion pictures!!! WOW! This was a delightful surprise - my enthusiasm for the film (at the beginning) was at a low, thinking (i was under the impression) this was another sappy CGI kiddie flick. I was way off… Thankfully i was able to catch this wonderful movie.
TRIVIA: Hugo is Martin Scorsese’s first film in 3D.
The flashbacks superbly done and the rocket to the moon made me smile.
Hugo is a blatant love letter to the early days of cinema. I Enjoyed every bit of it. The steampunk gears, bolts and screws were the cherry on top, of this cinematic treat.
Finally! A family film that hits the nail on the head.
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Take Shelter (2011)
Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.
Written and directed by Jeff Nichols.
Whats wrong with daddy?
An apocalyptic psychological thriller with badass acting by the “ever so creepy faced” Michael Shannon! His loving wife is beautifully played by Jessica Chastain. Doubt versus trust - a hard mountain to climb in a relationship.
Two solid hours of asking yourself - is he mad or gifted? The cinematography builds an eerily and yet beautiful atmosphere. I watched this on a gloomy sunday afternoon = PERFECT. And even more, it rained while i was viewing this.
Uncertainty dominates this dramatic thriller. Slow paced but carries with it some realistic fear. It can happen.And for a moment there i paused… “Is he gonna do IT???” the killer inside me woke up towards the chilling end. Potential rationale for a psychotic madman doing what he must.
The social issues are also a dominant trait of this film. Mock “the warning” but prepare to embrace it’s cruel force.
The ending was as it should be. Wonderful. It makes you think and reflect on the recent environmental tragedies that have hit humanities shores.
Tension you could cut with a knife.
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Shame (2011)
Brandon is a New Yorker who shuns intimacy with women but feeds his desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his wayward younger sister moves into his apartment stirring memories of their shared painful past, Brandon’s insular life spirals out of control.
A Marvelous display of skin and sin! Directed by Steve McQueen (III) - and shot in 25 days.
The acting was truly admirable, and so were the impromptu one-shot takes. Michael Fassbender was AWESOME! His star is growing bigger and brighter every time he graces the screen. And to do what he did here… Solid!
His sister, played by, Carey Mulligan was terrific! Troubled chicks turn me on (gentlemen? we prey on the weak). Strength and weakness. The balance of sanity versus desire is toppled when she steps in. The siblings share an odd relationship…
TRIVIA: The scene where Brandon hears his sister sing in the restaurant was shot in real time. James Badge Dale and Michael Fassbender had never heard Carey Mulligan sing before so their reactions were real. The scene was shot at 3 a.m in the morning with cameras focused on all 3 performers at the same time.
The performance of “New York, New York” was amusing and set the tone perfectly. Sultry and somber at the same time.
*Why did i chose to use THIS POSTER? It says a lot about the film. Ichi the Killer (2001) anyone? Sperm.
Slow and drawn out to the very end. It’s all about sex and the relationship between siblings and unmentionables. Threesome?!? Yes please.
Some have mentioned that “nothing really happens in the film”- i beg to differ. Discouraged by life’s many problems, some of us find solace and comfort in the arms of others. Especially when they trigger arousal or a temporary escape from their mediocre/boring lives. Sex is FUN! And it can also be destructive, never underestimate the power of Lust.
Dialogue? as the saying goes actions (film/photos) speak a thousand words. The movie draws empathy from it’s viewers and radiates moral decisions we all make for ourselves as individuals.
Produced well and possibly an award winner. This controversial flick will definitely come across fire from both sexually open and closed individuals. The battle of content begins! The “scenes” were great!
It’s a mindgame, played exclusively by our leading man. We join him on a journey of discovery and acceptance of desires. Not the film you thought it’d be?
Shame on… who?
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Dear Wendy (2005)
A young boy in a nameless, timeless American town establishes a gang of youthful misfits united in their love of guns and their code of honor.
Written by Lars Von Trier -> boom!
There was something about this that captivates… and whispers responsible gun use?
Dick develops a dark obsession with firearms and later on creates a secret club called “The Dandies”. Oddly enough they practice pacifism??? Yes, the inevitable will happen. The group of young outcast find their calling and jump head on to destiny.
Jaime Bell did a great job at the helm. His (loser) buddies were superb! I remembered a few childhood “friend” films. They all had something viewers can hold on to. Bill Pullman plays the crooked lawman.
“The reason why our partners could only be fired in the darkness of the old mine and could never be exposed to full light and thereby be woken up. Because once awoken nothing could stop them from following their true nature and killing.”
Guns make the world an evil place…
TRIVIA: In Lars von Trier’s script, the main characters were in their 20s. Director Thomas Vinterberg decided to change it, so they became children instead. Lars von Trier later stated that he thought the age change was a brilliant idea.
Principles versus rules versus friendship versus life. There’s a time to fight, and it is now. Responsibility and accountability revolve around this tale of fantasy, dependability and teen angst.
The OST was good too! The Zombies?!?!? - hell yeah! “She’s Not There”
I was tremendously impressed with the story and visual accompaniment. The narrative aspect is always a tickler for me. The suspense and tension was delivered well. Weapons reassure holders, but ultimately the choice is (literally) in their hands.
What name would you give your gun?
“Wake up…”
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The Big Year (2011)
Three avid bird watchers compete to spot the rarest birds in North America at a prestigious annual event.
A movie about birdwatchers - HAHAHAHAHA! who comes up with this shit?
Inspired by the Mark Obmascik book.
Comedy greats Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson battle it out to see who can spot the most number of birds. How interesting…
What’s there to say about something that pretty straight to the point? A geriatric following his dreams, a young sissy reaching for the stars and another douche who sacrifices love for the ultimate prize.
A not-so-funny comedy. This had potential… comedy giants playing it safe.
I would say, this is a film for grandpa!
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Gantz 2: Perfect Answer (2011)
Masaru Kato’s death changes Kei Kurono’s view of life completely. He decides to keep fighting until he earns 100 points so that he can bring back Kato. Gantz calls back Ayukawa and other Gantz alumni who’d left once after scoring 100 points. In the meantime Kurono works on getting 100 points. But before Kurono succeeds in resurrecting Kato, Kato unexpectedlyturns up.
The follow up to the live action feature Gantz (2011).
Gantz comes full circle, in this battle between evil and good. Choices must be made and decisions topple the fate of life and death.
Someone MUST die! The aliens this time around were not as entertaining or amusing. A lot of human drama between old and new characters. An investigator becomes part of the fray and witnesses the impossible.
Awesome special effects and shootout “draw” scenes. But this wash’t as good as the first Gantz. It lacked that “wow” factor. The baddies in the first were way better than this one. They take it down to a human level, this time around. The story is good enough to keep viewers glued ‘til the very end. Finally, it all makes sense.
The end was as it should be. Neat and tidy.
I suggest/think that the best way to appreciate this Manga turned Live Action is to MARATHON both films, and see it as a whole.
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Unbreakable (2000)
A suspense thriller with supernatural overtones that revolves around a man who learns something extraordinary about himself after a devastating accident.
I revisited my FAVORITE M. Night Shyamalan movie!!! Yes, it appealed to me the most.
If there is no villain then what is the meaning of hero?
Security Guard aka “caped crusader” Bruce Willis and “born bad” Samuel L. Jackson go head to head, in this discovery of meaning and purpose.
Two characters with their own quirks: Willis aka David Dunn, has that (Marvel) superhero name like Peter Parker, Bruce Banner, Matt MurdocK etc. first and last name start with the same letter. And his color is “Green”, seen in his surroundings and wardrobe.
Glass Man, Elijah was one to remember. His color scheme was obviously violet/purple, villainous. His “glass” like form gave life to the film. Pity comes first and then the horns come out and reveal his true intentions.
TRIVIA: Several scenes relating to the “Mr. Glass” character involve glass:
- as a newborn, he’s primarily seen reflected in mirrors
- as a young child, he’s seen reflected in a blank TV screen
- he leaves his calling card on the windshield of David Dunn’s car
- he’s reflected in a glass frame in his art gallery
- his walking stick is made of glass
- comic books seen behind him in one scene are of Thor, who for a time in the 1980s, had a curse upon him where his bones were brittle and would break easily.
One thing i really enjoyed the most was the attempt in shooting this just like a comic book. The framing was spot on in some essential scenes. The suspense built up well and the “reveal” was just right. This isn’t the usual special effects riddles hero flick. This is a smart one, that peeps into the “reason”.
We all have our kryptonite.
Tragedies turn some into heroes… we embrace things… it is OUR choice… isn’t that choice interesting?
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6’s echelons.
Based on the best-selling novel by John le Carré. An imaginative chronicle of his time in the British intelligence service.
Sit down and LISTEN.
Brought to us by the storytelling genius behind Let the Right One In (2008)- Tomas Alfredson, his 1st English film.
Gary Oldman GOLD!!! A king needs knights: Colin Firth, “tough as nails” Tom Hardy, Mark Strong, Toby Jones, “legendary” John Hurt, “Sherlock” Benedict Cumberbatch and many more the queen has to offer! What a tremendous cast.
Digging in your own backyard is never easy when the dogs are out.
The hunters and the hunted, which is what? FUCK ALL OTHER ESPIONAGE FILMS! This is the real deal, so to speak. Mumbles, whispers and secrets fuel this dramatic mystery behind closed doors.
How far it this from the truth? No one knows but the truth. Twists and turns with words and actions, betrayal is no stranger to this genre of film.
TTSS investigates primary players in a game so few have played. Jumps in scenes are colored in by excellent cinematography. The script and dialogue felt real and sluggish. “Aaaw no, old men talking” - It ain’t all explosions, babes and gadgets. Some viewers may/might give up at the halfway point - BELIEVE ME, the payoff is in the end.
Distrust, loyalty and mischief shadow the entire film and all it’s characters. I loved the atmosphere of constant doubt.
The ending was quite satisfying and my eyes were once again “wide open”.
Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words.
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Moneyball (2011)
The story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
Strategy and nuvo-intellect rules the game! An inspirational story of a lowly team and their manager.
They can do no wrong! Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill are the odd couple in this sports drama. Pitt is undeniably a winner in his acting efforts, it’s hard to say “he sucks”. BUT Hill gets out of the teen scene to take on bigger things. Kudos to the casting director who put these two together.
Billy Beane meets Pete Brand a math & statistics genius who comes up with a formula for choosing players, versus the traditional way of scouting. The battle between strategy, loyalty and tradition come into play. Affecting the relationships, egos and personalities of our modern day heroes. Technology has come a long way… accept it.
Reality captured. The script and dialogue were superb! Adding some comedic moments to the drama and chaos. A feel good flick for sports fans! Out with the old, in with the new.
High caliber. Well rounded and delivered at a professional level of play. Fun for the whole family and rowdy baseball fans.
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The Last Lions (2011)
Fifty years ago there were close to half-a-million lions in Africa. Today there are around 20,000. To make matters worse, lions, unlike elephants, which are far more numerous, have virtually no protection under government mandate or through international accords.
A story of a lioness and her cubs narrated by Jeremy Irons. WOW! touching and gripping at the same time. National Geographic delivers the goods once again.
Wonder, pity, and awe are the general emotions poked at by this amazing story. A visual treat done by husband and wife team Dereck and Beverly Joubert. Those shots were great! how did they get so near those climactic scenes?!?
And the “characters” - like out of the Lion King cartoon! A scarred buffalo, the silver eye lioness and her troupe. Spectacular storytelling skills. The violence of/in nature never fails to amaze.
Fun to watch and an eye opener for those who do not know the current situation of the Earths animal population. Life… the tragedy and triumph.
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Roadie (2011)
After 20 years on the road with Blue Oyster Cult, Jimmy Testagros returns to his hometown to life with his ailing mother. Complications arise when he falls for an old friend, who is now married to his longtime nemesis.
A different Rock & Roll film!
Ron Eldard stars in this Indie-esque story of Rock & Roll. Bobby Cannavale and Jill Hennessy are cokehead douchebags - superb casting. High school reunions are the best.
It’s a semi-heartwarming story about acceptance and self-worth. We all go through “roads” in life and sometimes those roads lead to crossroads or even worse dead ends. Roadie looks into the life of a man who thought he had it all, lost it and gained self respect along the way.
Pity is the main emotion expelled by this drama, with a charm that brings hope to those who have none.
A simple and wholesome movie with lessons and situations viewers can relate to. Perfect for this rainy Sunday afternoon.
“It was fun while it lasted” - So true.
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