random.

I need to start writing on here more.

I went to go download a new game demo on XBOX Live when my browser told me it couldn’t log on to my account. I couldn’t figure out what was happening because I was just on the internet in my room. Then I realized that I don’t even have the internet we pay for as my primary connection on my laptop.

How sad is that? Our service is so poor that I have my settings set to steal someone else’s because ours can’t be trusted. We are getting ripped off daily, and that, pisses me off.

Mediacom =  The worst service I’ve ever had. Hands down.

I think Kyle would say the same thing. 

/rant

 

Movie List, 38-41

38.) The Spirit - 2.5/5
Dir. Frank Miller
>> I am not at all familiar with the source material behind this but I have the feeling it doesn’t really matter. Frank Miller is known for creating some of the most popular graphic novels ever, but he wont be well known for creating a good movie. Too silly to be taken serious and the whole visual appeal is over and done with. Nice try.

39.) Snow Angels - 4/5
Dir. David Gordon Green
>> Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale both give terrific performances in David Gordon Green’s drama. One of the better films of 2008.

40.) All the Real Girls - 4/5
Dir. David Gordon Green
>> Paul Schneider is one of the most underrated actors working in Hollywood today. He gives a great performance and has some beautiful chemistry with Zooey Deschanel. The ending actually left me wanting more, which isn’t a bad thing.

41.) Life as a House - 3.5/5
Dir. Irwin Winkler
>> Life as a House has an ending that works so well at manipulating your emotions, it’s easy to forget some of the God awful character cliches and odd side stories that occurred during the first hour and forty five minutes. Still, Kevin Kline does a nice job and the film means well. I just wish they would have worked harder on coming up with a more original teenager. There is more to teen angst than huffing chemicals while choking yourself, masturbating, and listening to Marilyn Manson.

 

Hell Or High Water

 

New As Cities Burn came out today. It’s great. Sad that it’s apparently their final album.

 

Movie List, 25-37

25.) The Brown Bunny – 4/5 
This movie drove a lot of people insane. I loved it. Gallo delivers his lines in ways most actors couldn’t, or wouldn’t dare. Ending moved me.

26.) I Love You, Man – 4/5
Thought it was funny and Rashida Jones is gorgeous. She’s my fav.

27.) Buffalo ’66 – 4/5
Vincent Gallo needs to direct another movie. Thought this was great. We are spanning time, do you understand? Spanning time…

28.) Synecdoche, New York – 2.5/5
People will find meaning in this and argue it’s a work of art but I’ll bet they can’t deny how frustrating it is 90% of the time. I wanted it to end about an hour into it.

29.) Apt Pupil - 3/5

30.) Marley & Me - 3.5/5
Not going to lie. I cried at the end.

31.) Role Models - 2.5/5
Was looking forward to this but was really disappointed. Not that funny.

32.) Roxanne - 4/5
Steve Martin is great. Has some great visual gags in this one.

33.) Days Of Heaven - 3.5/5
I love Terrence Malick. This one has some beautiful cinematography. 

34.) W. - 2.5/5
Oliver Stone has nothing relevant to say and W. is a perfect example of that. Great cinematography, some decent performances. That’s about it.

35.) Rachel Getting Married - 2.5/5
Felt like I was watching a never ending movie. I can’t understand the praise for this one. 

36.) Bully - 2.5/5
The guy that did KIDS did this one… I think he’s a little too into watching young people have sex. Felt exploitive at times. Brad Renfro gives a good performance. Sad to see him go.
  
37.) Fast &  Furious -  2.5/5
Mindless entertainment with some decent cinematography, but Paul Walker’s acting is still atrocious.

 

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At Home: Days of Heaven (Terrence Malick)

 

 

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At Home: Synecdoche, New York – Charlie Kaufman (2008)

 

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At Home: Buffalo ’66 - Vincent Gallo (1998)

 

A Llama Eats a Giraffe (And Vice Versa)

- I am thinking my camera is broke so rest in peace, dear friend.   I will replace you soon and in your honor, I’ll post photos you helped me create.

- And I’ve decided to bring back a little website I created years ago called Review Stew. I might change the name depending on how I’m feeling but I’m saving up to purchase Dreamweaver.  I used that program years ago when I ran the number one M. Night Shyamlan website on the net (/brag) and it worked well. I’m sure it’s even better now.  If anyone is at all interested in any form of help, that would be sweet. What we did before was post cinema news and review films. I would like to add TV reviews as well but that is of course limited to what I watch which won’t reach many people. But will feed my narcissism.

- I might write about LOST later but I will say that it was an episode that I wanted to watch again immediately after it was over. That good. Sawyer owns the show now. But I got a question… Where is Desmond?!?!

 

Movie List: 18-24

I am once again keeping track of all the movies I see this year. My goal last year was to see 365 new films. I started forgetting to keep tabs at about the 150 mark. I feel way short of my goal and this year looks like another bomb. Whatever. Anyways, here are my recent viewings.

18.) Penelope ( * * * * ) - James McAvoy energizes the movies whenever he pops up. Love him.  

19.) Jackie Brown ( * * * * ) - Still Tarantino’s most mature work, and my personal favorite of his. Michael Keaton!  

20.) Body Of Lies ( * * * * ) – DiCaprio is my favorite actor and Ridley Scott is a very talented filmmaker. Add in Russell Crowe and you have a decent action piece. Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. 

21.) The Foot Fist Way ( * * 1/2 ) - Stylistically I enjoyed this movie but the comedy is hit and miss. For me, it remained in the miss column quite a bit.  Think Napoleon Dynamite, only with more filth. 

22.)  Watchmen ( * * * 1/2 ) – Too dense for audiences who haven’t read the graphic novel, Watchmen is full of over-the-top action, absurd soft core porn(ish) sex scenes, and distracting music choices. But there are brilliant scenes mixed in, especially the Dr. Manhattan story/montage. That ten minutes was worth admission alone. Disappointed, but I didn’t hate it.  

23.) Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist ( * * * ) – Michael Cera is a hoot. His co-star, not so much. She’s just kind of bland to me. Anyways, decent comedy.  

24.) Son Of Rambow ( * * * * ) – One of the most enjoyable movies I’ve seen in a long time. The children are all wonderful. Highly recommended.

 

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At Home: The Brown Bunny – Vincent Gallo (2003)