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Jade · Jade of the Jadepocalypse

I was holding out hope for Lady In The Water, but it was just okay... "C" is an accurate grade...
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snafu · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 3:20 pm Post subject:

I still say haunted swimming pool is a viable idea. Go with it Jade.
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Marc · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:38 am Post subject:

The Descent
The much talked about horror film about six female friends who meetup
in the Appalachian Mountains to explore a cave. Directed & written by
Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers).
RATING: B+

Altered
Five young men are abducted by aliens, only four return. Fifteen years later
the four are reunited when an alien is captured. This is the long awaited 2nd
film by director Eduardo Sánchez (The Blair Witch Project).
RATING: B-

A Scanner Darkly
Based on the Philip K. Dick sci-fi novel about a man who lives two different
lives & doesn't realize it. One as an undercover agent & the other as a junkie.
Directed by Richard Linklater and like his film Waking Life he did this film in
live action first and then animated it. Stars Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr.,
Winona Ryder and Woody Harrelson.
RATING: B-

The Last Kiss
A 29 year old man on the path of marrying his pregnant girlfriend meets
another girl & starts to have doubts. Stars Zach Braff (Garden State, Scrubs).
RATING: B-

akaRyanHoffman · Shadowland's Master of the Supercool

What I watched last week:

I finished this season (or at least the first half) of The Sopranos. I'd give the season a solid "B+".

I watched the Criterion version of Silence of the Lambs and listened to the commentary track the next day. It'd been, like, six years since I'd seen it last...what a fantastic movie. I feel silly rating this movie, but it gets an "A".

Shop Girl is sweet, honest and funny movie. I can't recommend it highly enough. One of the best "relationship" movies I've seen in a long time. "A-"

and I watched a Preston Sturges movie called The Great McGinty. The reason to watch his movies is for the dialouge, I think. Some sharp and even subtle dialouge in this one. It's a sort-of rags to riches story, but not quite. "B-"
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Marc · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject:

Fearless
An epic martial arts film starring Jet Li about a man who tries to regain
his honor by taking on the world's greatest fighters. The fight scenes
were orchestrated by legendary choreographer Yuen Woo Ping.
RATING: B+

Snakes On A Plane
Pretty fun & entertaining in a B-Movie type way. It stars Samuel L. Jackson
and Bobby Cannavale (The Station Agent, Happy Endings).
RATING: B-

Invincible
Based on the true story of a 30 year old Philly bartender who only played
high school football that makes the Eagles after an open tryout. Stars
Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear and Elizabeth Banks.
RATING: B-

Marc · Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:09 pm Post subject:

Factotum
Based on Charles Bukowski's novel about a writer who loves booze, women
and gambling. This main charactor Henry Chinaski is an alter-ego of Bukowski.
Stars Matt Dillon, Lilli Taylor and Marisa Tomei.
RATING: B

The Black Dahlia
A crime-story directed by Brian DePalma about two ambitious cops in the 1940's
who investigate the brutal muder of a young Hollywood starlet. It is based on
the novel by James Elroy (L.A. Confidential). Stars Josh Harnett, Aaron Eckhart,
Scarlett Johansson, Hilary Swank and Mia Kirshner.
RATING: B-

Marc · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject:

The Illusionist
A suspenseful period piece about an Illusionist and a Police Inspector
who square off against each other in a cat and mouse type game. It
stars Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti.
RATING: A-

Idiocracy
Mike Judge (Office Space, Beavis & Butthead) misfires in his movie
about an average man who awakens after a failed experiment in the
year 2505 to find that he is now the smartest person on the planet.
Everyone has become super dumbed-down because of mass commercialism
and mindless tv programming. Stars Luke Wilson & Maya Rudolph (SNL).
RATING: C

The Convenant
Action Director Renny Harlin (Die Harder, The Long Kiss Goodnight) tries
his hand at a horror film about four friends at an Academy who share a
secret that they are warlocks and descendents of 17th century witches.
RATING: C-

Crank
Jason Statham (Transporter) stars in this action movie about a man who
has been poisoned and only has a short time to live.
RATING: D

Marc · Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:59 am Post subject:

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
As a big Texas Chainsaw Massacre fan I have to say this prequel that
showed how Leatherface and his family became crazed killers was well
worth renting, especially as R. Lee Ermey again rocks as the sheriff.
RATING: B

The Night Listener
A creepy psychological thriller about a late night radio host who takes
an interest in a 14 year old fan (who is writing a book about how he was
sexually abused) & his adopted mom. Stars Robin Williams & Toni Collette.
RATING: B

Conversations with Other Women
A former couple meets up again at a wedding. A split-screen is used to
tell their story. Stars Aaron Eckhart and Helena Bonham Carter.
RATING: C

Phil · War: Horseman of the Jadepocalypse

Am part way through Children of Men, and meh....
Hopefully it'll improve but it's doubtful.
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snafu · Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject:

Oh man Texas Chainsaw Massacre the Beginning SUUUCKED! They spent about 2 seconds on Leatherface's "origin" and the rest of the movie was interchangable with any other slasher movie out.
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Marc · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:16 am Post subject:

Cars
The magic of Pixar continues.
RATING: B+
Toy Story: A
The Incredibles: A-
Toy Story 2: B+
Finding Nemo: B+

I Trust You To Kill Me
A documentary about Kiefer Sutherland (24) being the tour manager
for Rocco DeLuca & The Burden which is a band on his record label.
RATING: B

Friends With Money
A drama about the everyday life of four female friends. I only rented
this because it was written & directed by Nicole Holofcener. I liked both
of her previous films Lovely & Amazing and Walking and Talking, but
she misfires a bit on this one. Stars Catherine Keener, Jennifer Aniston,
Frances McDormand and Joan Cusack.
RATING: C

Marc · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:33 am Post subject:

Farce Of The Penguins
A parody starring, written & directed by comedian Bob Saget.
It also stars Lewis Black and Samuel L. Jackson as the narrator.
The movie includes lots of cameos, including a Full House reunion.
RATING: B

Sherrybaby
Maggie Gyllenhaal and her tits star in this drama about a young woman
with a history of drug abuse who has an estranged five year old daughter.
RATING: B-

akaRyanHoffman · Shadowland's Master of the Supercool

Movies I watched this weekend:

The Devil Meets Hitler. One of the strangest movies I've ever seen. How did this movie get made? WHY the hell was this movie made? I'd tell you more about it, but you'd call me a liar if I told you about some of the shit that happens in the movie. Has to be seen to be believed. Made during WWII.

District B13. Kinda enjoyable science-fiction action flick co-written by Luc Besson. Not great, not bad...enjoyable in a Street Fighter kind of way.

Christmas in July. Another Preston Sturges flick. Again, fun little distraction that's nice to listen to. Really fucking short too. Barely over an hour long.
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Marc · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:45 am Post subject:

Hollywoodland
About the mystery surrounding the death of the actor who
played Superman George Reeves. Ben Affleck plays Reeves.
Also stars Adrien Brody, Diane Lane, Robin Tunney & Bob Hoskins.
RATING: B-

Trust The Man
I thought I would give this film about two couples having relationship
problems a shot because of the cast David Duchovny, Julianne Moore
Billy Crudup, Maggie Gyllenhaal and it's writer-director Bart Freundlich
who's past films included World Traveler and The Myth of Fingerprints.
However, it fell short of even being a good movie.
RATING: C-

Phil · War: Horseman of the Jadepocalypse

Just watched Antibodies and was really impressed.

On first glance it's a Se7en meets Silence of The Lambs-esque serial killer film, but it's really well done and goes more into the whole good/evil line being blurred.
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Marc · Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:09 pm Post subject:

Half Nelson
A young innovative inner city teacher with personal problems
and a drug habit forms a bond with a high risk female student.
Ryan Gosling in the lead role gives a stunning performace and
the music for the film done by Broken Social Scene is perfect.
RATING: A-

The Departed
This crime drama with an all-star cast (Jack, Leo, Damon, etc) is
quite good, but not great. In fact, I don't even think it is one of
Martin Scorsese's top films or that it should be up for Best Picture.
RATING: B+

Top 5 Scorsese Films
1. Raging Bull
2. Goodfellas
3. Taxi Driver
4. Mean Streets
5. The Last Waltz

Marc · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject:

Marie Antoinette
Director Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides) captures
the rock star type lifestyle of Marie Antoinette. Plus, she uses 80's songs
throughout the film. Stars Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman & Steve Coogan.
RATING: B+

The Prestige
Two magicians who are partners become bitter rivals when one of their
tricks goes wrong. Stars Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine &
Scarlett Johansson. Directed by Christopher Nolan (Memento, Following).
RATING: B+

Babel
One event in Morocco cuts across the lives of four groups of people that
live in different parts of world. Good, but not great. Another movie that
should not have been up for Best Picture.
RATING: B

Infamous
I liked the other Capote movie better, but still this is worth checking out,
especially for Daniel Craig's performance as the killer Perry.
RATING: B-

Marc · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:39 am Post subject:

Wilderness
A horror flick that takes place at a rehabilitation program in the wilderness
for young offenders. Directed by Michael J. Bassett (Deathwatch).
RATING: B-

For Your Consideration
Director & writer Christopher Guest (Best In Show, Waiting For Guffman)
misfires with his parody of the Oscar nomination process involving a
small period drama about a Jewish family's turbulent reunion.
RATING: C-

Mark · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject:

Marc · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:11 am Post subject:

Fast Food Nation
The movie was inspired by Eric Schlosser's excellent book about
the Meat Industry and Fast Food Chains. It stars Greg Kinnear &
Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace). It was directed by
Richard Linklater (Slacker, SubUrbia, Tape, Before Sunrise, etc.)
RATING: B

The Science of Sleep
Director Michel Gondry's (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) film
about an eccentric young man whose dreams cross into his real life.
Stars Gael García Bernal (Babel) & Charlotte Gainsbourg (21 Grams).
RATING: C

Stranger Than Fiction
Kind of Being John Malkovich light, it's about a man who hears
in his head a female author narrating his actions as his everyday
life starts to be directly influenced by the book she is writing. Stars
Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman & Emma Thompson.
RATING: C

Let's Go To Prison
I expected more from this comedy written by Reno 911's/The State's
Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon & directed by Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show).
Plus, it starred Arrested Development's Will Arnett.
RATING: C-

Jade · Jade of the Jadepocalypse

The Science of Sleep only gets a C? That's disappointing...
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Mark · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

In the Realms of the Unreal: A documentary about so-called "outsider artist" Henry Darger. It was good, probably as good a movie as could have been made about someone that nobody really knew.

loudQUIETloud: A Film about the Pixies: A documentary about the Pixies' 2004 reunion tour, how awkward they are as a band and how poorly they communicate. It didn't prevent me from liking them, but it did its damnedest. Still, if you're down with music documentaries it's as entertaining as anything, except Dig!, but that's not fair because that's the greatest movie ever made.

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Mark · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:20 am Post subject:

Matewan: John Sayle's 1987 (I think) movie about a 1920s West Virginia mining strike. It was pretty good, as good as any really preachy movie about historical America ever is. It was as good, say, as Glory. The real reason I was interested was because I knew it featured a teenage Will Oldham, aka Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, one of the cooler people on earth. Every time he was onscreen me and my friend started laughing out of glee; the novelty never wore off.
The only thing I didn't like about the movie is that no one sang that song "Sixteen Tons," though I guess that would've been a flagrant anachronism being it was written in the 1940s. But come on, they could've fudged the numbers some.

Marc · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:19 am Post subject:

Short Bus
A drama about relationships & sex. It's pretty much an Art House porn movie.
The actors have real sex during the film and lots of it. Written & directed by
John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch).
RATING: B+

Harsh Times
A former soldier returning from the Middle East has his life spiral towards
crime, drugs and violence in South Central LA while he tries to get a job
in law enforcement. The film features a powerhouse performance from
awesome actor Christian Bale. Also stars Freddy Rodríguez (6th Feet Under)
and Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives).
RATING: B

Come Early Morning
A lady with a drinking problem and personal issues tries to get her life in order
after she meets a man she likes. Stars Ashley Judd. It was written & directed
by actress Joey Lauren Adams (Chasing Amy, Harvard Man).
RATING: B

School for Scoundrels
A comedy about a young guy who enrolls in a confidence-building class, so
he can try to date this girl, but the teacher of the class likes her as well. It stars
Billy Bob Thorton and Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite).
RATING: C

Marc · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:27 am Post subject:

Curse of the Golden Flower
A Chinese martial arts period piece about a royal family divided.
Directed by Zhang Yimou (House of Flying Daggers, Hero). It stars
Chow Yun Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hard Boiled, The Killer).
RATING: B

On A Clear Day
A middle-aged man after being forced to retire tries to find himself
by attempting to swim the English Channel. It stars underappreciated
actor Peter Mullan ( Session 9, The Claim, Miss Julie). Mullan also has
directed The Magdalene Sisters and Orphans.
RATING: B-

Turistas
A group of young tourists backpacking in Brazil are terrorized by organ thieves.
RATING: F

Mark · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:

Oh man, I saw a billion movies recently.

Fitzcarraldo: Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski making it happen in the Amazon. Everyone knows how rad this is.

Rocky Balboa: The same as every other good Rocky movie, and thus another really good Rocky movie. I liked it a lot.

Klaus Kinski: My Best Fiend: Herzog's documentary about how insane Klaus Kinski was. I'm pretty sure they were both crazy, and we just heard Werner's side of things. Still pretty cool, but it has the annoying Herzog documentary thing where he talks and talks over footage, saying things like "This footage gives me a feeling of sadness." Although I guess when it's a personal topic the voiceover is more applicable than in, say, Grizzly Man.

The Weather Underground: Good documentary about the militant Weathermen that blew up all kinds of shit in the 1970s.

I Am a Sex Addict: Caveh Zahedi's uniquely autobiographical style examines his sex addiction. I liked it okay, but I like Caveh already because of the short film he did with Will Oldham and how ridiculous he was in Waking Life.

We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen: One of the better music documentaries around. Great interviews and lots of live footage. I loved it.

The Velvet Underground: Under Review: One of the worst music documentaries around. They got Mo Tucker and Doug Yule, but all the other interviews are with 30-something guys that wrote books about the Velvets and recite the conventional wisdom about each album. Super disappointing.

I think that's it.

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