Interviews

First Off, I have a interview about the special effects of one of my personal favorite films of the year, Where The Wild Things Are, located at rottentomatoes.com:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/where_the_wild_things_are/news/1860024/the_effects_of_where_the_wild_things_are

This second interview, also from rottentomatoes.com, is for the fans of Iron Man:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sherlock_holmes_2009/news/1859602/robert_downey_jr_talks_sherlock_holmes_and_iron_man_2_rt_interview

Sorry Again, also Touch Of Evil

It's almost Christmas, and all the gifts for everybody have been purchased. What Dvds are on your list, readers?

My are:
Touch Of Evil
Leon
Star Trek
The Truman Show
Homicide
Wings Of Desire
The Last Emperor
Mullholand Dr.
Gone With The Wind
Rear Window
Gold Rush
Forrest Gump
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button (Blu-Ray)
Hoop Dreams
There Will Be Blood
Let The Right One In
Nosferatu

And other non film related things

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Best Posters Collection Part One

The Reason Why I Take Breaks From Doing This:

The few followers I have may have noticed that I have not been on in a while? Why is This? Blame 8th grade. I have to do a big science project and since we have 4 people in our group it has to be really outstanding.

To pay you back, I will post everday! Yes EVERYDAY, which isn't that hard because many people do this.

Classic Movie Thursdays: Face/Off

Alright, it's not classic film, but I need to recognize this realy undderated film. In 1997, America was tired of stupid action films arriving in theaters each week. Then legendary director John Woo came to the rescue. Face/Off was acclaimed by critics, and went on to gross 245 Million at the box office. Over time, the popularity of the film has faded, and has my title as underated.

Pre-Hack Nick Cage and John Travolta play rivals to the extreme. One is a terrorist, one is a FBI agent. Which is Which?

The reason why the film is so good is the action sequences. Director John Woo is the best at creating action sequences that are violent but witty. The effect is ver WOW. Woo alludes to his past films, including Hard Boiled and The Killer. Instead of rushing you into action, you get to watch it all. It's not to in your face, but it's not too lazy.

The worst part is that this is the final good action performance by Cage. Though ZI'm looking forward to Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans because of the trailer words DIRECTED BY WERNER HERZOG!

So pick it up at your local best but for $20. It's worth the money!

Review: Amelia

First off, let me tell you that before seeing this movie I read allot about Amelia Earhart. She still is one of the most pivotal women in history. Yet this movie takes all that and turns it into conventional biopic trash.

Mira Nair has directed many great things before, her best being Monsoon Wedding, but her direction in this is weak. Her control over style has been lost, and style overtakes the substance. Maybe this is because she did not produce the film also. Her american films without her producing have this same problem, for example Vanity Fair.

Hilary Swank's performance gives little to be desired, and she portrays Amelia as somewhat cold, which is not the case at all. You don't believe anything shes feeling!

The film also cares way to much about how you feel about Earhart, as if she was perfect. They said nothing bad. I don't have to like Jason to like the Friday The 13th series.

On the flip side, the film is shut stunningly, and Nair's attention to detail must be applauded. Also the films music is really time-piece like, and can evoke the emotion that the film fails to give.

The film was intended to grab some Oscars, but thats not the case. Nair plays it safe, and ignores the raw moments of Mira Nair's life. Save your money and go see The House Of The Devil on Halloween.

1.5/5

Movie Poster Of The Week: The House Of The Devil

I found this poster online, and it's been on my want to see list for weeks. Some of the artwork reminds me of 80's horror flicks. People are comparing it to Rosemary's Baby, calling it a slow burn with a rewarding ending. If I see it, I will post a review!