Okay, I'll admit. 12 movies in just over a month's time is pretty pathetic for someone who used to watch 2 or 3 movies every day for school. I should be ashamed and kind of am, except maybe this indicates I was actually a productive member of society since I wasn't watching so many movies. But I'm not sure that's true!
It's Winter: Iranian film that shows the plight of the working class and what happens when one has to make hard choices. Interesting to see life in a world which is so often obscured from our understanding.
Have Rocket, Will Travel :
Three Stooges are always a good time! If you don't laugh, your face is too tight! ;) This one you can watch online, so don't worry about searching through your rental queue.
Hud: Paul Newman, may he rest in peace. Yet another flick where a good man plays a bad boy. Interesting look at the cattle world and the family dynamics for this particular ranch. Besides being a good character study, I learned a bit about cattle ranching ;) AND about how good Paul looks! Ha cha cha! (but I already knew that!)
Secret of the Mountain: If it looks like a made-for-TV movie... Definitely safe for the kids. The little girl was pretty cute! Fun adventure story. Not the best movie ever, but fun.
Confessions of a Superhero: Available to watch online! Yay! A very intersting look at the characters in Hollywood and what it means to them to stand around and take pictures for tips.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze: Okay, okay, I know. Not a very film scholar-esque movie to see. But it's a childhood favorite and since it was playing in a local theatre at a midnight show... I just had to indulge. All I can say is "Go, ninja, go, ninja, go!" ;)
Peacock: Very talented cast here, especially Cillian Murphy. For those Juno fans, check out Ellen Page in a more dramatic role. Also Susan Sarrandon and Bill Pullman. Dark film and look at cross-dressing.
Beauty Academy of Kabul: I saw this title on the movie rental shelf years ago but only just got around to watching it. Interesting look at Afghanistan for anyone, whether interested in beauty or the human plight.
Avatar: I'm a little disappointed I didn't see it in 3-D and that it took me this long to get around to it. The creatures were cool and of course, being a Mother Nature fan, the storyline was right up my alley. It wasn't the most amazing movie ever, but the visual effects were cool. I like the fantasy of it but the story is one of the basics.
Bull: This one you will not find on IMDB. Believe me. It's a short my aunt and some of her friends made in 1999. No, no the one listed on imdb. It's a sentimental flick for the fact that I have family in it. And was surprised to find this time, that a film friend that has passed, was also in it. Wish I would have watched it between meeting him and his passing. I'm sure that would have been an intersting convo. :(
Hercules: Although phsyically too skinny, I've always loved Meg's saucy-ness! Who put the glad in gladiator? Hercules! Sometimes you just have to watch a Disney flick and release your inner child :)
Pageant: Several gay men compete for the title of Miss Gay America. Had a lot of fun watching this one. I don't care what your opinion is of homosexuality. It takes a lot of talent to dress in drag and entertain a crowd. More power to them!
So, there you have it. My movies watched, mostly in April. Hopefully I'll be watching more soon and more regularly. Hope you found at least one or two to check out soon :) Peace!
