Sunday, July 06, 2014

Recién Cazado (I Do -- Knot) (2009); The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013); The Bling Ring (2013); My Best Friend (2006); Sunset Boulevard (1950); May I Be Frank (2010); Seven Psychopaths (2012); The Rugrats Movie (1998); Rugrats Go Wild (2003); We're the Millers (2013)

I hate when I get behind! In 6 weeks I watched 10 movies, but that was because I was busy at a film festival and a screenwriting camp, writing my own tv shows/movies. ;) I'll do my best to make quick updates (mostly for my own sake)...


Recién Cazado (I Do -- Knot) (2009)

After a wild night out, extreme ladie's man Sebastian's worst nightmare comes true when he wakes up married. (synopsis from OPL)
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Rented from library, watched sola.
I wasn't in love with this movie. The girl walked around in skimpy clothes the whole time (I think the actress is some kind of model) and the problem I noticed was 'answered' as part of the plot. It's more of a farce than a real possibility, but if you are looking for something to waste time on while listening to Spanish and watching over the top characters/scenarios, I suppose this will do. :P P.S. Spanish title means 'Recently Hunted'... If the 'z' was an 's,' it would be 'Recently Married'
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 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

A day-dreamer escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, he takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.

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Watched with sister and nephews.
It was okay. I may have missed a few things near the beginning. Pretty straight forward message about living one's life instead of letting it pass you by. It was okay. I might watch it again. The locations were pretty cool. P.S. By searching for the trailer, I just found there was a 1947 version of this film I may have to check out....
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The Bling Ring (2013)

Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes.

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Rented from the library, watched sola.
I mostly just wanted to punch the kids the whole time. Sure, Sofia Coppola gave us some cool shots and a more or less unbiased presentation, but I felt it was a glorification of a bunch of selfish snobs without redeeming qualities. Giving them screen time is part of the problem.
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 My Best Friend (2006)

Catherine, refuses to believe that her business partner, the unlikeable François, has a best friend, so she challenges him to set up an introduction. Scrambling to find someone willing to pose as his best pal, François enlists the services of a charming taxi driver to play the part.

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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
I thought this was a very nice movie. Plausible and truthful. Very cute.

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Sunset Boulevard (1950)

A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

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I can't believe it took me so long to get around to seeing this movie. It was great of course and showed how isolation/fame can make us lose our grip on reality. 
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 May I Be Frank (2010)

Frank Ferrante is 54, weighs 290lbs., had a lifetime of drug & alcohol abuse and as a result contracted Hepatitis-C. He's on multiple medications including anti-depressants, undergoing chemo and drinks 10 espressos a day to stay awake. One day Frank stumbles into Cafe Gratitude, a Raw food café in San Francisco, and meets Ryland, the café's manager. Ryland asks Frank, what is one thing you'd like to do before you die? Frank answers 'I want to fall in love one more time, but with a body like this, no one will love me, because i don't love myself.' Watch as Ryland, his brother Cary and best friend Conor, help Frank take on his weight, health, relationships and loving himself in just 42 days. 

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Really great documentary and rewarding ending. Highly recommendable.
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 Seven Psychopaths (2012)

A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.

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 Rented from library. Watched sola.
I'd wanted to see this for a while. It wasn't exactly what I expected and took me a while to figure out what was going on since the screenwriter thing confused me a bit. I'm also a bit confused on the count of psychopaths... but maybe that's just me... Was a fun film though. 
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The Rugrats Movie (1998)

Tommy, Angelica, Chuckie, Phil and Lil get lost while on vacation and must find their way home.

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Purchased and watched sola.
I'm a chump, I know, but I used to love watching this show and had to buy it. It was fun to see the old gang back in action. The synopsis leaves out the fact that Tommy has a new little brother 'Dill' Pickle. :D Cute and fun, as usual. I loved that there are lots of great moments for adults and that the female characters are usually the ones that are the most with it. Although I suppose that is a bit emasculating, it gives us fun characters.
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 Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

 The Rugrats get tangled in an exotic adventure, where they're helped by the Thornberrys, a family that travels the world making nature documentaries.
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Purchased and watched half alone, half with patient S.O. ;)
I'm indeed a chump, but again, had to revisit old friends. This was a 2 for 1 and I think it only set me back $5, so really, who can complain. The characters were fun for adults and kids alike. Or I figure they will be once I get some kids to watch. Fun trip down memory lane and really cool combination of two great shows. Note: the trailer doesn't do the film justice.
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 We're the Millers (2013)

A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.
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Wasn't quite as stupid as it looked on the trailer. Nice message about what makes a family. 
 

After a wild night out, extreme ladies' man Sebastian's worst nightmare comes true when he wakes up married. - See more at: http://omaha.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1500342060_i_do--_knot#sthash.1b8KapmL.dpuf
After a wild night out, extreme ladies' man Sebastian's worst nightmare comes true when he wakes up married. - See more at: http://omaha.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1500342060_i_do--_knot#sthash.1b8KapmL.dpuf

After a wild night out, extreme ladies' man Sebastian's worst nightmare comes true when he wakes up married. - See more at: http://omaha.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1500342060_i_do--_knot#sthash.1b8KapmL.dpuf
After a wild night out, extreme ladies' man Sebastian's worst nightmare comes true when he wakes up married. - See more at: http://omaha.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1500342060_i_do--_knot#sthash.1b8KapmL.dpuf
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Big Bad Wolves (2013); Fruitvale Station (2013); Thanks for Sharing (2012)

Big Bad Wolves (2013)

A series of brutal murders puts the lives of three men on a collision course: The father of the latest victim now out for revenge, a vigilante police detective operating outside the boundaries of law, and the main suspect in the killings - a religious studies teacher arrested and released due to a police blunder. 

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This was a creepy movie. It wasn't until we watched the Making Of and they said 'comedy' that I could stop and remember, there were plenty of humorous moments in the film. Often, they were the relief one needed from being tense and holding one's breath, squirming at the torture on the screen. This was an excellent film. It kept me guessing.

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Fruitvale Station (2013)

The purportedly true story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008.

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Rented from the library, watched with my beau.

This film had me bawling my eyes out. Check out all the nominations and awards that this film gained. It was really powerful and didn't get enough action in theaters, as far as I'm concerned. The subject matter is heavy, to be sure, but it needs to be seen. The great thing about this movie is that it grants access to a world/lifestyle/character with whom we may not associate comfortably in our daily lives, but this film highlights the underlying humanity that we need to keep in mind when we interact with strangers. We are quick to judge and to assert ourselves over others, but it's damaging to ourselves and our society. Throughout the film, you know what is going to happen because we see real footage at the start of the feature. So the rest of the film connects you with the man so you too feel an overwhelming sense of loss right alongside his family and friends. They show some real footage at the end too. Heartbreaking film that is definitely worth a watch.
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Thanks for Sharing (2012)

A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confusing world as they struggle together against a common demon: sex addiction.

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Rented from the library. Watched sola. 

I wouldn't say this is a rom-com, as the synopsis states. It's more of a drama with funny parts. I can't say for sure how anyone in rehabilitation would feel about this movie, but I'm sure there are varying opinions amongst that crowd. I feel that the film did a good job of getting us to relate to the characters and see how sex addiction is a struggle that is often misunderstood. And we want so badly for the characters to succeed that it hits us if they don't. Like Paltrow's character says "It's hard for me to see you that way" it's hard to see the characters like that, but the filmmakers don't spare us and keep it pretty. It's a big step to admit one needs help and I applaud those who take that important first step. As far as the film, I think it did a pretty good job of showing the imperfections, the triggers, the difficulties, the friendships etc. I would love to hear from anyone with more experience with these programs. Or anyone with an opinion, really. ;)


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So... how do you like it when I cover fewer movies at a time? Helps me too ;)
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Monday, May 05, 2014

Birth of the Living Dead (2013); Enough Said (2013); Bagdad Cafe (1987)

It's only been a week since I posted last, but I watched 3 movies and I'm trying to keep a handle on this so it doesn't take forever to post ... or to read!


Birth of the Living Dead (2013)

A documentary that shows how George A. Romero gathered an unlikely team of Pittsburghers to shoot his seminal film: Night of the Living Dead.

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Rented from the library; watched with my beau.

I picked this one because my S.O. is a horror fan and likes to subject me to it. Obviously I willingly submit sometimes, like when I reserve a copy from the library and wait months to get my copy. I thought it was interesting enough. For some reason, I thought it was going to cover all the "Of the Living Dead" movies, so was a bit surprised when it was just just the first movie. I haven't seen it, but after watching the documentary, I feel like I have. In a way, they made it sound like something MUCH more than a movie. I realize it was a big part of zombie horror flicks and it seems like many stem from it, but they made it sound like perfection incarnate, sometimes. I can't help but think of the indie filmmakers today and how they try to rally the troops and convince people to hop on board. It's MUCH easier today because the access to digital resources is soooooo much easier than the 35mm camera and film that Romero used. You have to almost appreciate past efforts MORE than what is made today for the difficulties and dedication involved. Not to say that it's not difficult and people aren't dedicated... but it's a bit of a different beast. Less easy access, I'd say. I'd recommend this film for anyone interested in film history, horror films, filmmaking, Romero flicks etc. Oh, I found the historical information about the world setting (Vietnam, racism etc) pretty intriguing. 
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Enough Said (2013)

A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she's interested in learns he's her new friend's ex-husband.

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Rented from the library. Watched sola.
RIP Gandolfini. Seemed like he wanted to play a soft-hearted guy that was more like his real self (from what I understand) and he/his character seemed pretty sweet. The movie was okay. I liked the cast. The movie had the runners... aka gags/scenes/moments that we kept seeing; that's pretty standard screenwriting requirements. The characters felt REAL, as in human and imperfect. It made it hard to really root for most of them, except Gandolfini's character who seemed to have few actual flaws (besides weight); everything else seemed just little quirks, whereas with our female lead (and her friend), flaws all over the place! It wasn't an amazing movie, but it was okay. Not all rom-com-like with outrageous, unrealistic situations, but a nice concept, played out okay.
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A lonely German woman ends up in the most desolate motel on Earth and decides to make it brighter.

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Purchased on VHS from thrift store. Watched alone.

I had high hopes that this was going to be a quirky, offbeat comedy, but it was just off. :( And maybe I'm wrong because it won lots of awards and maybe it's because it's driven by a German writer/director (hey, I LIKE foreign films... when they are well done), but I felt the pacing, editing, audio, and characterization was all off-kilter. It had a diverse cast, which was nice, but it seemed like 'Hey, let's create a bunch of quirky characters!' and not really real (especially with the musical number at the end...and the other one threaded through). I don't mind movies that have a bit of magic to them or symbolism and such, but this was too much. The main character didn't really change. She more just came out of her shell and was the catalyst to the change of others, but it was just awkward to watch the other characters sometimes, especially when the first half of it was an angry black woman running around being a total terror to everyone. Apparently, this was made into a TV sitcom with Whoopi but didn't last long. A lot more changes and it could have been something better.

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Monday, April 28, 2014

The Wild Hunt (2009); Out of the Furnace (2013); Blue Steel (1989); Doing Time, Doing Vipassana (1997); Yes Madam, Sir (2008); Her (2013); Mud (2012); Blackfish (2013); The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946); The John Garfield Story (2003); Double Indemnity (1944); Samay: When Time Strikes (2003); Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013);


The Wild Hunt (2009)

A medieval reenactment game turns into a Shakespearean tragedy when a non-player crashes the event to win back his girlfriend.

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From personal collection. Showed it to my boyfriend and he really liked it.

Since my previous post from 2010 when I first saw this movie isn't very detailed (I've made a LOT of format changes to the blog since then) I'll write it up fresh this time.

I first saw this as a special feature in the off-season of The Omaha Film Festival and REALLY liked it, so much that I made sure to order it as soon as it came out on DVD.

This film is gripping. You may want to laugh at the role players, but like the main character, you are very much an outsider in their world and have to play along to a degree. The buildup is great, the runner of the slamming door has a GREAT pay-off and it's a scary insight into how quickly humans can turn when imaginations, ego, loyalty, and desire run wild. There is plenty of humor to be found, but the film is gritty, and realistic. It's quiet at first then explodes. I believe the film has a wide appeal. If you think role players are a bunch of geeks, this film will prove you wrong. It's a film about brothers, love, and a game gone terribly wrong.

This film won the Audience Award at Slamdance 2010 and Best Canadian First Feature Film at Toronto International Film Festival 2009. Seriously good stuff here.

Surprised to find... but you can watch the movie in full on Hulu!
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When Rodney Baze mysteriously disappears and law enforcement doesn't follow through fast enough, his older brother, Russell, takes matters into his own hands to find justice.

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From my boyfriend's personal collection. We watched it right after the previous film. 
Another film about brothers. I usually tend to stray away from dramas. Luckily my wise other-half picked a damn good film. It did a great job of capturing a setting, lifestyle, characters, and reality. And it's filled with a star-studded cast. There is a scene between Christian Bale and Zoe Saldana that is BURSTING with subtext, so much that I was overwhelmed and we had to pause the movie for a tissue. THAT is good storytelling. There is so much going on in this movie. The setting does a great job of showing the industrial work that kills the population that has to do it, in this case a steel mill. And how some people are left without choices, or at least any good ones. I really recommend this film to anyone who likes a gripping drama that is brimming with real characters. Also if you like Pearl Jam's music :)  Pretty cool trivia.

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Blue Steel (1989)

A female rookie in the police force engages in a cat and mouse game with a pistol wielding psychopath who becomes obsessed with her.

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From my boyfriend's (VHS) collection. On his recommendation, I watched it (sola) for research for a feature script revision I'm working on.  
I took plenty of notes on this film, because that's what I do when I'm watching a film for research purposes. But it's been a while since I watched it and the trailer didn't completely jog my memories for me. And I'm too lazy to go look at my notebook. There were times when the characters acted in ways that were frustrating because we as the audience knew what was going on and wanted them to know too. The shoot-out was a bit ridiculous at the end cuz it was like 'Come on! Kill him already!' One could very well see the characterization for her, how she got to become a cop, and some of the decisions she made. His was a little less clear. It was just all of a sudden the guy was crazy. There were times when she thought like a cop, and then times she just threw it all out the window. I do know it put me on edge though and when a car alarm was going off outside, I was wary to investigate but trekked out anyway. ;) I leave the film-watching choice up to you. Notice the director.

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Doing Time, Doing Vipassana (1997)

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This is the story of an ancient meditation technique named Vipassana, which shows people how to take control of their lives and channel them toward their own good.It is the story of a strong woman named Kiran Bedi, the former Inspector General of Prisons in New Delhi, who strove to transform the notorious Tihar Prison and turn it into an oasis of peace. But most of all it is the story of prison inmates who underwent profound change, and who realized that incarceration is not the end but possibly a fresh start toward an improved and more positive life. These people have shown that reform can work if it is self-reform. Their success has been so dramatic that recently the Indian Government decided to apply Vipassana in all the country's prisons. Other countries are becoming interested as well. The filmmakers spent about two weeks inside Tihar Central Prison in New Delhi and Baroda Jail in the Indian state of Gujarat. They interviewed inmates and jail officials, and filmed in places rarely accessible to film crews, whether Indian or foreign.
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I watched this film for research because I am revising a feature script to take place in India and it features a female cop, so who better to study than Kiran Bedi, the first female cop in India who transformed a prison? This documentary is short and really good. If you are interested in meditation, prison reformation or just something that sounds impossible, this is a great movie. The meditation does not conflict with any religion and seems to be quite powerful. I highly recommend this easy watch.

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A documentary about the first woman to join the Indian Police Service.

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Bought it from Amazon Streaming.

I watched this on my laptop as part of my ongoing research for a feature script revision. The idea of anyone willing to stand up against corruption and come out ahead when they try to destroy her was intriguing to me.  This woman did a lot of awesome things and this documentary is a must-see as far as I'm concerned. 
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Her (2013)

A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that's designed to meet his every need.

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Watched with my mentor, my boyfriend, and several other wonderful people/writers.

As my S.O. pointed out to me when we were discussing this afterwards, it would have been much less distracting if they had chosen an unknown vocal talent to play the role Scarlett Johansson did. It's true. The entire movie, I'm envisioning Scarlett and waiting for her to appear. (Trivia states the role originally went to another actress... Samantha Morton)

The film highlights out how much we depend on technology and deals a lot with ... gah, I can't find the word now... but the concept that technology will supersede humans and have no need for them. It also was identifiable for anyone who has had a long distance relationship, or has even had long phone calls, as several shots of objects in the supposed perimeter of the main character were used to show the experience of being on a phone call and staring at an object while you talk. The little things one notices when on the phone.

It was an okay movie. It shows how attached we get to technology and how it can't really replace human interaction. It's definitely not gonna be for everyone. P.S. All the parodies of it on the internet are pretty lame and show how silly the movie concept is. lol..
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Mud (2012)

Two young boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the vigilantes that are on his trail and to reunite him with his true love.

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From my S.O.'s collection. Watched together.
We realized that this movie and the previous movie were both three character titles. Special, huh? I liked this one better than the previous film, though, that's for sure. Like 'Out of the Furnace' (see above review), this film did a good job of bringing the location and characters to life. It straddled the line between childhood and adulthood which is good because it was more or less a coming of age story for the main boy. The theme of snakes and superstition made it a little easy to figure out where it was headed. But I was still guessing on some of it and was pleased. It was much different than I had thought it would be when I had read the back of the movie back in September (before the movie got misplaced - not by me!! I don't hide movies to avoid watching them!).

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Blackfish (2013)

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"Blackfish," is a documentary film about the multiple incidents, including the three deaths, that prompted the ongoing court case between Sea World, and OSHA, the "Occupational Safety and Health Admissions". These 3 deaths, which included 2 Orca trainers, were caused by Sea World's infamous bull Orca "Tilikum." Through a series of interviews with former Orca trainers that worked with, or around Tilikum, and other problematic captive Orca, the film tries to find an explanation for what happened. - Written by JFlor
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Rented from the library. Watched with my parents.

I remember seeing a lot of outrage on my social media when this movie came out. It must have premiered on television and it kicked up quite a stir. With good reason too. The Sea World legacy and others like it, began by stealing young whales from their families, keeping them in small enclosures, where many of the fish would turn on each other because they were from different family groups. And multiple injuries and deaths ensued and were ignored or covered up by the corporations that make money off of it.

It was an eye opener for sure. Silly as it is, one doesn't often stop to think about how animals are put in captivity but it should stand to reason that they are stolen from the wild. It was kind of a 'duh' moment for me. I know a few people who look at this as a reason to be anti-zoo of any kind. That just shows how powerful film can be. I find it interesting that the former trainers basically seemed to agree that the killer whales should all be released back into the wild; that they are too intelligent for the lame task of performing. And it makes sense to me... humans using animals for entertainment isn't really a good thing. Unless it's a cat chasing a laser. Then it's awesome. ;) I can see the appeal of the trainers connecting with these creatures on another level, but the movie proves that it's dangerous and unpredictable.

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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband... but even once the deed is done, they must live with the consequences of their actions.

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Rented from library. Watched sola. On recommendation of Gordy Hoffman for my feature script. 

I was told this would be a good film to watch for researching film noir and the femme fatale. Basically, it makes me think of what my mentor's wife always says: "You can't start off in a dirty nest." There was definitely behavior that I didn't like. Our male lead stole a kiss from the main female and it just sat wrong with me. The book was written by James M. Cain, as was the book for another movie I was suggested by Gordy that I discuss in a bit. There were a lot of shared themes.

Watching this made me feel like a criminal when I was done, like I was somehow guilty of their actions because I watched them and didn't step in. I think it was definitely a film with the message to potential criminals/adulterers/murderers: 'you will get caught'. 

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This documentary, aired on the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) cable network, looks at the life and career of John Garfield, whose career was cut short when he died at age 39. His difficult childhood in the rough neighborhoods of New York City provided the perfect background for the tough-guy roles he would play on both stage and screen. Written by David Glagovsky

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Special Feature on previous movie's disc. (From library, watched sola).

I found it a nice bio for the film studies student in me. It's always interesting to learn about icons of years past. Very sad that his heart condition proved fatal when he was under scrutiny during the Communist scare.   
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 Double Indemnity (1944)

An insurance rep lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud scheme that arouses an insurance investigator's suspicions.

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Rented from library. Watched sola. On recommendation of Gordy Hoffman for my feature script.  

Another James M. Cain novel and honestly, it was pretty similar to the Postman, this time involving insurance more so on a technical level. Similar things: men being too forward, mention of Iowa, mention of Fates, tricky women. Same thing of 'can't start in a dirty nest'. He calls her 'baby' waaaay too much. Also left me feeling like a criminal.
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Malvika Chauhan battles time to obtain & solve the clues to solve the various murders occurring in the city.

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Watched online. Sola. Watched for research for feature film revisions. 

If you are paying close attention, you may figure out a little about my screenplay based on all the films I'm watching as research. As mentioned above, it's about a female police officer in India.

This movie is basically the Bollywood/Hindi version of Se7en, believe it or not. Which means more musical breaks than the Pitt version. And in this case, fewer crimes, as they put their own spin on it. A bit hokey, but I was watching because, well, see above. All of the above. This version was much more discreet in the visuals, you can be sure. I predicted an important bit, but otherwise didn't see some other stuff but it was kinda silly and contrived. 

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Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013) 

 A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.

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If you know my boyfriend, you know this came from his collection and he got me to watch it with him. ;)It just so happens that he is right, that this film does a great job of elaborating an antagonist's role in a story. Great film to watch as a writer because it even posits that villains ARE the protagonists because they are the ones making things happen. I may have surprised both of us with how much I remember some of these characters, specifically the Batman cartoon episodes since I watched it a lot after school with my younger brother. I got to learn about a few more and see how creative storytellers have to get to give an engaging storyline. I will admit, my boyfriend is bringing out more of the latent geek in me. Congratulations, dear. :P
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So there you have it. 13 movies in a month and a few days. Luckily, a good number of them were specifically picked for research purposes, so I can justify watching probably half of these. If ANYONE actually made it to the bottom of this very long blog entry, please let me know. Thanks for reading!!! Share it if you like it. Peace out!



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