Wow, I surprise myself at how long it's been. Since Jan 3rd to be exact. Well let's see how many movies I've seen!
Miss Congeniality 2: It's true. I love Sandra Bullock. And the first one was lots of fun. So I had to watch the second one. And I like it well enough. :)
Big Nothing: This one has David Schwimmer and Simon Pegg in it. Great dark comedy. Don't think it ever got too much notice, but it's worth a watch or two :)
Volcano: Hollywood Story about a Volcano under L.A. Freaky when one things about all the crazy things Mother Nature has been doing lately.
3 Idiots: Fun Hindi-language movie. Good twists and turns. A little far-fetched at times, but come on people, this is Bollywood. Far-fetched is a requirement!
Couple's Retreat: Typical romantic comedy. Provided some good laughs and some pretty scenery.
Los Muertos: Very interesting and slowly played out film. A freed convict returns home, through the Argentinian jungle. Was interesting to see a different lifestyle for sure.
Where the Wild Things Are: This one was a disappointment for me in so many ways. Definitely not a kid's movie as there were some borderline-abusive characters in the film. It was disturbing to see all the ugly sides of people's personalities played out in monster form. This was supposed to be a kid's dreamworld and escape. Instead, it was a scarier place than what he left behind. But I wonder if that is part of the point.
My Dinner with Andre: This is one of those talking heads movies that screenwriters are always told to avoid. Generally it is very interesting to watch two people sit and eat. But in this case, I was okay with it. Maybe it's because I love Wallace Shawn (Cliffs of Insanity!). The topic of conversation might have been viewed as more pretentious if I didn't like him. Give it a try if you dare!
Princess and the Frog: Sad that it's taken until 2010 for Disney to give us a black princess. I really liked this flick. Maybe it's b/c of my love affair with New Orleans? I thought the film had flair.
Planet 51: Thought this was cute and fun. I liked seeing aliens reacting to a human. B/c alien is such a subjective term!
Boondock Saints: Yes, I watched it in my last entry too. But come on, the movie is a cult classic. I also watched the 2nd one in this go round... look below for my thoughts on that....
Religulous: I am not a religious person anymore and liked the basic theme... Bill Maher basically concludes that there is no way to know the truth, so why waste time on all the details when doing so tears humans apart. Valid point. Others of the religious vein may not like this film, but to each his/her own. To me, it makes sense.
Muppets Take Manhatten: I just love the Muppets. They can do no wrong in my eyes! I hear there will be anothe Muppet movie coming soon. I await it with baited breath!
Addams Family: The morbid little gal in me loves this classic.
Addams Family Values: The only loophole you are asked to overlook is that Uncle Fester, in the first film, was a natural with the ladies. In this film, he is shy with the ladies. I LOVE the scene of the Thanksgiving play with Wednesday and Pugsley. And it was mind-blowing to see Joan Cusack as a busty blonde!
My Name is Khan: another Bollywood flick. This one was pretty good but got really ridiculous when Khan went to Georgia to help with a hurricane. Bit of a stretch, but yet again, it's a Bollywood tearjerker. I had a good time. But yes, I have a thing for Shah Rukh Khan. aka SRK
Tambourine: I LOVED this Iranian film. Check it out! Most recommended on my list!
The Scientist: This flick attempts to cover the idea of being in more than one place at a time. Physics on film. It was okay, but there were some issues I had with it. Played very loudly and b/c of the loud sound effects, that got to be disturbing and took me out of the film.
Lovely Still: This film was soft and pretty. Was nice to see such prolific actors in those roles.
The Greatest: Good flick with Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarrandon (sp). Touches on the death of a son and how they deal. The whole time I was watching this, I just wanted to get them in therapy! Good flick.
My Name is Jerry: Really fun flick. Was fun to see Doug Jones outside of a costume. You've seen him as the Silver Surfer and as Pan from Pan's Labyrinth. Fun twist on 'mid-life crisis'.
Princess Ka'iulani: Nice narrative feature about the annexation of Hawaii and the foreign education and homecoming of the last Hawaiian Princess. Slow film, but interesting and worth the watch.
Alabama Moon: GREAT kids flick! What kid hasn't wanted to a bit of a rogue in the forest? John Goodman appears too and it's always fun to see him :) Highly recommend it.
The Jonses: Liked this flick with Demi Moore and David Duchovny. Makes you think about the rat race and materialism and how it infiltrates into our lives.
65_Red Roses: Very touching story about a young woman with Cystic Fribrosis who underwent a double lung transplant. Unfortunately, I was informed today that she has lost her fight with CF. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this wonderful, inspirational woman.
Note: The movies from "The Greatest" through "65_Red Roses" were seen as part of the Omaha Film Festival. I also show three blocks of shorts (about 30), but for the sake of time, will not mention them.
Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day: Disappointing. Of course, sequels rarely outshine the original, but this movie was ridiculous even on a stand along basis. It tried so hard to meet the original that it failed in all other aspects. Fail.
Farewell My Concubine: This movie was a wonderful look at Chinese Opera through the political changes of the the past century. Was informative and entertaining that it yanked your emotions around.
It's Complicated: Very well done flick. Liked the story, the message and most of the characters. Thumbs up.
BOOM. 29 films in 2 months. 8 of which (and 30ish unmentioned shorts) were due to the Omaha Film Festival
As previously mentioned I would highly recommend "Tambourine" if you can only choose one to watch from this list. Followed by "65_Red Roses".
Happy Watching!
