Wow! Again...
It has been some time. I started a new job in the beginning of November which has been taking a lot of my time from not only blogging, but from watching movies! I haven't watched much lately. The horror - but in the profession, I guess it was somewhat expected. My intention when I started this blog is to talk about movies, movies, movies. I want to talk about upcoming movies, movies I watch at home, and movies I watch in the theaters.
This weekend I was fortunate. This lovely north weather blessed me with a snowstorm on Friday. I loved it! I made a decision to work from home yesterday which provided me the opportunity to sleep in yesterday and today. With all the free time, I decided to jump in the shower, put my newspapers down, and venture to Times Square to catch one of four movies I am interested in seeing. I had to choose from The Day the Earth Stood Still, Seven Pounds, Slumdog Millionaire, and Gran Torino. I was really leaning towards Gran Torino, but I would've like to get acquainted with the work of a fave director of mine - Danny Boyle who directed Slumdog. But it wasn't showing at the time I thought which left me with Gran Torino...a good choice indeed.
Gran Torino stars and is directed by Clint Eastwood. What else can I possibly say other than the guy is a cinematic legend who happens to make some phenomenal movies. If you are not acquainted with any of Eastwood directed movies than I highly recommend The Unforgiven and Millionaire Dollar Baby. Anything Eastwood does is gold so you really can't go wrong...
Torino starts with a funeral. Eastwood plays a Korean War veteran who just lost his wife and lives alone - very alone. He is a grizzled, old, racist (I use that term lightly), veteran who happens to live somewhere in Michigan - I'm guessing in or near Detroit because his character worked in the automobile industry for ages. An Asian family moves in next door and his beautiful Gran Torino is the catalyst for a relationship with his neighboors which is very touching. Because it is an Eastwood movie, not only is the character development superbly done, but the climax just builds. While the movie may practically write itself with an old war veteran who lives with his dog and a very lethal, vintage M-1 in an increasingly dangerous neighborhood, the movie ends with a twist I was not expecting. This movie is very well-made. I just love the scene when there's a scuffle between an Asian gang and the family who lives next door, Eastwood comes out with that rifle, points it into the face of one of the gang members and says , in a very menacing tone, "We used to stack [racial slur] f**ks like you five-high in Korea! We used the bodies as sand bags!" You can't help but like the guy...especially when he sheds a tear.
Upcoming movies to keep an eye out for - first, of course, Watchmen!!! FYI - Watchmen is listed in Time magazine's Top 100 All-Time Novels!!!
Next, I just saw the trailer for the upcoming Wolverine movie. High Jackman is reprising his role as everyone's favorite anti-heroic X-Man. But it was the footage of the X-Man character Remy LeBeau who had me sit up and take notice. It's about time Gambit got some screen time. I also read somewhere that DeadPool is making a guest appearance as well...say it ain't so!
I also saw the trailer for the new Terminator movie. Christian Bale takes the reins as John Connor. Bale, a new Terminator movie - a recipe for a damn good movie.
Other movies I saw recently and would like to mention is Nothing Like The Holidays - a Puerto Rican family reunion, holiday movie with a who's who of actors to include a great reunion between Jay Hernandez and the always superb Luis Guzman. They starred together in the very underrated prequel to Carlito's Way, Rise to Power.
And at home I watched Anatomy of a Murder. I phenomenal legal trial movie starring James Stewart and a young, menacing Ben Gazzara. I am definitely going to write about this movie after I watch it one more time. This movie is listed in the American Bar Association's Top 12 Trial Movies of all time...
Well, I am going to try to diligently blog the movies...until next time...
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
NEW WATCHMEN TRAILER!!!
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/watchmen.html?showVideo=1
In a word - ridiculous! Rorschach is narrating - that's his scratchy voice and he's the one with mask and fedora. He is the ultimate anti-hero! Enjoy!!!
In a word - ridiculous! Rorschach is narrating - that's his scratchy voice and he's the one with mask and fedora. He is the ultimate anti-hero! Enjoy!!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
"3:10 to Yuma" Movie Review
From September 2007....
Hello everyone and welcome once again to my movie review! I am glad to know that there are people out there that actually read these and enjoy them. Honestly, if no one read them, I would still write them. But a big fat "THANK YOU" to all those who read and enjoy these reviews!
This review is for none other than "3:10 to Yuma." OK, let me say something about the western genre of movies. I didn't get into westerns until maybe 2000. It was definitely after I left the military before I took an interest in the genre. Until that time, one of my favorite movies was "Youngs Guns," a very slick western for Gen-X'ers. But there was one movie I watched, practically the only western I watched and that was "Tombstone." If you haven't watch "Tombstone," I implore you to watch it. Nothing but acting heavyweights in the movie based on a true story. You have Powers Boothe, Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, Sam Elliott, Michael Biehn, Jason Priestly, Billy Zane, Charlton Heston, Michael Rooker, and up-and comers Billy Bob Thornton and Thomas Haden Church. But what, in my opinion, made this movie magical is Val Kilmer playing Doc Holliday. A role which should have garnered him the academy award, or at least a nomination. If nothing else, watch this movie just because of Val Kilmer's role. It's what acting is all about.
"3:10 to Yuma" is a damn good movie. I would say that it is one notch below "Tombstone." Christian Bale simply does not make bad movies. Pair him up with Russell Crowe and then just watch them take over. Seriously, with Bale and Crowe in a movie, you wouldn't need any other actor. The best parts of "Yuma" was the interaction between Bale and Crowe. But the character to watch out for in this movie is that of Charlie Prince played by Ben Foster. This guy is scary! If you don't know who Ben Foster is, check him out in "Hostage" with Bruce Willis, "Alpha Dog," or the HBO series "Six Feet Under." Also, there is a great cameo by Luke Wilson in this film. This is a highly recommended movie and well worth the money spent to see it.
If you happen to need a few recommendations of great westerns, check out: "Unforgiven," directed by Clint Eastwood. "Silverado, with the always reliable Kevin Kline (who def should make a lot more movies), and any western with Clint Eastwood such as "A Fistful of Dollars," "For a Few Dollars More," and "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." And for those of you out there that are like, "I don't do westerns..." just remember, the mind is like a parachute...it only works when it is open. That goes the same for you out there that are like, "I don't do black and white movies..." I simply hate when people tell me that because some of the best movie are in black and white. I challenge anyone to tell me that "Tombstone" or "Casablanca" is not a good movie or that it wasn't enjoyed when watched......of course, westerns and black-and-whites are an acquired taste. Hit me up with any recommendations in either genre aside from the ones already mentioned.
TRIVIA: Name two movies that starred both Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman???
HIt me up with any questions, comments, or trivia....Boat Drinks!!!
Hello everyone and welcome once again to my movie review! I am glad to know that there are people out there that actually read these and enjoy them. Honestly, if no one read them, I would still write them. But a big fat "THANK YOU" to all those who read and enjoy these reviews!
This review is for none other than "3:10 to Yuma." OK, let me say something about the western genre of movies. I didn't get into westerns until maybe 2000. It was definitely after I left the military before I took an interest in the genre. Until that time, one of my favorite movies was "Youngs Guns," a very slick western for Gen-X'ers. But there was one movie I watched, practically the only western I watched and that was "Tombstone." If you haven't watch "Tombstone," I implore you to watch it. Nothing but acting heavyweights in the movie based on a true story. You have Powers Boothe, Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, Sam Elliott, Michael Biehn, Jason Priestly, Billy Zane, Charlton Heston, Michael Rooker, and up-and comers Billy Bob Thornton and Thomas Haden Church. But what, in my opinion, made this movie magical is Val Kilmer playing Doc Holliday. A role which should have garnered him the academy award, or at least a nomination. If nothing else, watch this movie just because of Val Kilmer's role. It's what acting is all about.
"3:10 to Yuma" is a damn good movie. I would say that it is one notch below "Tombstone." Christian Bale simply does not make bad movies. Pair him up with Russell Crowe and then just watch them take over. Seriously, with Bale and Crowe in a movie, you wouldn't need any other actor. The best parts of "Yuma" was the interaction between Bale and Crowe. But the character to watch out for in this movie is that of Charlie Prince played by Ben Foster. This guy is scary! If you don't know who Ben Foster is, check him out in "Hostage" with Bruce Willis, "Alpha Dog," or the HBO series "Six Feet Under." Also, there is a great cameo by Luke Wilson in this film. This is a highly recommended movie and well worth the money spent to see it.
If you happen to need a few recommendations of great westerns, check out: "Unforgiven," directed by Clint Eastwood. "Silverado, with the always reliable Kevin Kline (who def should make a lot more movies), and any western with Clint Eastwood such as "A Fistful of Dollars," "For a Few Dollars More," and "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." And for those of you out there that are like, "I don't do westerns..." just remember, the mind is like a parachute...it only works when it is open. That goes the same for you out there that are like, "I don't do black and white movies..." I simply hate when people tell me that because some of the best movie are in black and white. I challenge anyone to tell me that "Tombstone" or "Casablanca" is not a good movie or that it wasn't enjoyed when watched......of course, westerns and black-and-whites are an acquired taste. Hit me up with any recommendations in either genre aside from the ones already mentioned.
TRIVIA: Name two movies that starred both Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman???
HIt me up with any questions, comments, or trivia....Boat Drinks!!!
"Death Sentence" Movie Review
From September 2007....
Gosh, I love movies. Today's treat was a movie that I am seriously considering to be one of my movies of the year - "Death Sentence."
I have watched a ton of movies and I can pretty much tell early on while watching a movie if a movie is going to be just o.k. or out of control. When early on in a movie you have an actor like Kevin Bacon playing a character who is sorting through various cutting instruments, like a hand-held sickle, a machete, and a bowie knife, to go up against some scary thugs, the likes I haven't seen since reporting for duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to serve with the 3d Special Forces Group, you know you have a movie that is going to be out of control.
"Death Sentence" is dark and pulls no punches. This movie is out of control. I can't think of a bad movie Kevin Bacon has been in. For those of you interested, some of the movies off the top of my head with Bacon and well worth watching are "The River Wild," "The Woodsman," "Stir of Echoes," "Sleepers," or even "Friday the 13th, part 2" This guy is in everything. Match him with John Goodman and up-and-comer Garrett Hedlund, then just sit back and enjoy a well-made movie. John Goodman needs no introduction. Garrett Hedlund plays the bad-ass running back in "Friday Night Lights" who, much like Larry Czonka, barrels his way through the football field after separating his shoulder. Great scene. He also starred in "Four Brothers." A good movie with John Goodman which I cannot recommend more highly is "Sea of Love" with Goodman playing Al Pacino's partner on the hunt for a killer.
See "Death Sentence," you will not be disappointed. The two best scenes in this movie are the scene in which Bacon's character enters the bar for information and the scene when his character and John Goodman's character come face-to-face. Cinematic history. It doesn't get much better than this folks.
Hit me up with any questions, comments, or trivia. Cheers!!!
Gosh, I love movies. Today's treat was a movie that I am seriously considering to be one of my movies of the year - "Death Sentence."
I have watched a ton of movies and I can pretty much tell early on while watching a movie if a movie is going to be just o.k. or out of control. When early on in a movie you have an actor like Kevin Bacon playing a character who is sorting through various cutting instruments, like a hand-held sickle, a machete, and a bowie knife, to go up against some scary thugs, the likes I haven't seen since reporting for duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to serve with the 3d Special Forces Group, you know you have a movie that is going to be out of control.
"Death Sentence" is dark and pulls no punches. This movie is out of control. I can't think of a bad movie Kevin Bacon has been in. For those of you interested, some of the movies off the top of my head with Bacon and well worth watching are "The River Wild," "The Woodsman," "Stir of Echoes," "Sleepers," or even "Friday the 13th, part 2" This guy is in everything. Match him with John Goodman and up-and-comer Garrett Hedlund, then just sit back and enjoy a well-made movie. John Goodman needs no introduction. Garrett Hedlund plays the bad-ass running back in "Friday Night Lights" who, much like Larry Czonka, barrels his way through the football field after separating his shoulder. Great scene. He also starred in "Four Brothers." A good movie with John Goodman which I cannot recommend more highly is "Sea of Love" with Goodman playing Al Pacino's partner on the hunt for a killer.
See "Death Sentence," you will not be disappointed. The two best scenes in this movie are the scene in which Bacon's character enters the bar for information and the scene when his character and John Goodman's character come face-to-face. Cinematic history. It doesn't get much better than this folks.
Hit me up with any questions, comments, or trivia. Cheers!!!
"Halloween" Movie Review
From August 2007....
After about two weeks without hitting the theaters, I finally went today to see "Halloween." I am a huge fan of the original "Halloween," a huge fan. I am also a fan of Rob Zombie movies. If you are not a fan or do not know which movies Rob Zombie made, check out "The House of 1000 Corpses" and "The Devil's Rejects." Pretty damn good movies.
I like Mr. Zombie's remake for a lot of reasons. The first reason I like the movie is because Zombie pays homage and gives mad props to the original and John Carpenter. (John Carpenter made the original "Halloween"). That scary ass mask is there, the music is there, and Michael Myers is definitely out of control in this movie. There is nothing more disturbing than seeing a young Michael Myers (age 10) in the mask that was made famous by the Halloween movies. I especially like that Zombie used the song, "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult in this film.
The second reason I like this movies is because of the actors. There is a shared screen magical moment between two acting heavyweights: Malcolm McDowell and Brad Dourif. You also have guest appearances by Leslie Easterbrook (who is still hot after all these years), Clint Howard, William Forsythe, Danny Trejo, and a very precocious looking Danielle Harris. I absolutely love the idea of casting Malcolm McDowell in the part of Dr. Loomis. For those of you who do not know, McDowell plays one of the most sadistic, rapist - killers to grace the silver screen in my Top 20 fave: "A Clockwork Orange." Also, I was real happy to see Sid Haig in this movie. Sid Haig is great in both of Zombie's earlier films.
Lastly, I thoroughly enjoy the originality of showing what young Michael Myers was like as a boy. As a boy Michael Myers was completely out of control and ridiculously scary. It's just scary to think that there are 10-year-olds like him out in the real world.
What I didn't like about this movie is some of the liberties Zombie took with the source material. Not a lot, but some of which was a bit too much. And the movie was a bit too fast-paced. The pacing of the movie did not allow the buildup of suspense like the original had. These are minor annoyances which do not take away from this movie. I point them out because I am a die-hard fan of the original.
Overall, I give this movie a favorable review and worth the money spent to see. It's just a fun, update of one of the original slasher films of my youth.
TRIVIA: Due to the shoestring budget of the original "Halloween," the prop department had to use the cheapest mask it could find - the original mask is a mask of what famous TV actor spray-painted white???
Hit me up with any questions, comments, or trivia....Cheers!!!
Also, if you need any recommendations of a film or want to know if a particular film on DVD is worth watching, hit me up...I'll review it...
After about two weeks without hitting the theaters, I finally went today to see "Halloween." I am a huge fan of the original "Halloween," a huge fan. I am also a fan of Rob Zombie movies. If you are not a fan or do not know which movies Rob Zombie made, check out "The House of 1000 Corpses" and "The Devil's Rejects." Pretty damn good movies.
I like Mr. Zombie's remake for a lot of reasons. The first reason I like the movie is because Zombie pays homage and gives mad props to the original and John Carpenter. (John Carpenter made the original "Halloween"). That scary ass mask is there, the music is there, and Michael Myers is definitely out of control in this movie. There is nothing more disturbing than seeing a young Michael Myers (age 10) in the mask that was made famous by the Halloween movies. I especially like that Zombie used the song, "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult in this film.
The second reason I like this movies is because of the actors. There is a shared screen magical moment between two acting heavyweights: Malcolm McDowell and Brad Dourif. You also have guest appearances by Leslie Easterbrook (who is still hot after all these years), Clint Howard, William Forsythe, Danny Trejo, and a very precocious looking Danielle Harris. I absolutely love the idea of casting Malcolm McDowell in the part of Dr. Loomis. For those of you who do not know, McDowell plays one of the most sadistic, rapist - killers to grace the silver screen in my Top 20 fave: "A Clockwork Orange." Also, I was real happy to see Sid Haig in this movie. Sid Haig is great in both of Zombie's earlier films.
Lastly, I thoroughly enjoy the originality of showing what young Michael Myers was like as a boy. As a boy Michael Myers was completely out of control and ridiculously scary. It's just scary to think that there are 10-year-olds like him out in the real world.
What I didn't like about this movie is some of the liberties Zombie took with the source material. Not a lot, but some of which was a bit too much. And the movie was a bit too fast-paced. The pacing of the movie did not allow the buildup of suspense like the original had. These are minor annoyances which do not take away from this movie. I point them out because I am a die-hard fan of the original.
Overall, I give this movie a favorable review and worth the money spent to see. It's just a fun, update of one of the original slasher films of my youth.
TRIVIA: Due to the shoestring budget of the original "Halloween," the prop department had to use the cheapest mask it could find - the original mask is a mask of what famous TV actor spray-painted white???
Hit me up with any questions, comments, or trivia....Cheers!!!
Also, if you need any recommendations of a film or want to know if a particular film on DVD is worth watching, hit me up...I'll review it...
Watchmen
"The world will look up and shout 'Save us!'... And I'll whisper 'No,'" Rorschach.
Whoa....just saw the new trailer for the upcoming "Watchmen" movie. For those of you who do not know "Watchmen" - it's a graphic novel that was released in the 80s. It's as deep and involved as anything I have ever read. Excellent story, great character development, violent, gritty, and one of the best pieces of fiction I have ever read. Now, I am sure one could ask, "How good can a comic book be?" Well, just google "Watchmen"...
The trailer looks fantastic and I absolutely can not wait to see how the novel translate to the screen. Phenomenal footage. What I like about the trailer is that it does not give any of the story away, but then again I have to add that a story as deep as "Watchmen"....not much damage a trailer can do...
Without giving anything away, I do want to add that "Watchmen" has one of my all-time favorite anti-heroes - Rorschach. I am a huge fan of the anti-hero; ever since I first saw "Escape from New York" with Kurt Russell as the quintessential cinematic anti-hero Snake Plissken. Of course others could argue that Bogart's Rick Blaine of "Casablanca" is the quintessential anti-hero - but who I am to split hairs?
I hope I am not crucified, but the character of Rorschach is about anti-hero as they come and I can not wait to see how he is translated onto the big screen. The novel describes Rorschach's youth and it is an upbringing just screaming, "serial killer." What he goes through as a kid is ridiculous. But instead of going down the road of serial killer, he becomes - well, I don't know how to describe him as other than an anti-hero. I like to think of an anti-hero doing the wrong things for the right reasons. Rorschach does whatever he wants for his own reasons -
"Stood in firelight, sweltering. Bloodstain on chest like map of violent new continent. Felt cleansed. Felt dark planet turn under my feet and knew what cats know that makes them scream like babies in night. Looked at sky through smoke heavy with human fat and God was not there. The cold, suffocating dark goes on forever and we are alone. Live our lives, lacking anything better to do. Devise reason later. Born from oblivion; bear children, hell-bound as ourselves, go into oblivion. There is nothing else. Existence is random. Has no pattern save what we imagine after staring at it for too long. No meaning save what we choose to impose. This rudderless world is not shaped by vague metaphysical forces. It is not God who kills the children. Not fate that butchers them or destiny that feeds them to the dogs. It’s us. Only us. Streets stank of fire. The void breathed hard on my heart, turning it's illusions to ice, shattering them,"
Rorschach.
The trailer does have some amazing, albeit, extremely short footage of Rorschach. Check it out if you are so inclined:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GUmgQHvqqc
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Whoa....just saw the new trailer for the upcoming "Watchmen" movie. For those of you who do not know "Watchmen" - it's a graphic novel that was released in the 80s. It's as deep and involved as anything I have ever read. Excellent story, great character development, violent, gritty, and one of the best pieces of fiction I have ever read. Now, I am sure one could ask, "How good can a comic book be?" Well, just google "Watchmen"...
The trailer looks fantastic and I absolutely can not wait to see how the novel translate to the screen. Phenomenal footage. What I like about the trailer is that it does not give any of the story away, but then again I have to add that a story as deep as "Watchmen"....not much damage a trailer can do...
Without giving anything away, I do want to add that "Watchmen" has one of my all-time favorite anti-heroes - Rorschach. I am a huge fan of the anti-hero; ever since I first saw "Escape from New York" with Kurt Russell as the quintessential cinematic anti-hero Snake Plissken. Of course others could argue that Bogart's Rick Blaine of "Casablanca" is the quintessential anti-hero - but who I am to split hairs?
I hope I am not crucified, but the character of Rorschach is about anti-hero as they come and I can not wait to see how he is translated onto the big screen. The novel describes Rorschach's youth and it is an upbringing just screaming, "serial killer." What he goes through as a kid is ridiculous. But instead of going down the road of serial killer, he becomes - well, I don't know how to describe him as other than an anti-hero. I like to think of an anti-hero doing the wrong things for the right reasons. Rorschach does whatever he wants for his own reasons -
"Stood in firelight, sweltering. Bloodstain on chest like map of violent new continent. Felt cleansed. Felt dark planet turn under my feet and knew what cats know that makes them scream like babies in night. Looked at sky through smoke heavy with human fat and God was not there. The cold, suffocating dark goes on forever and we are alone. Live our lives, lacking anything better to do. Devise reason later. Born from oblivion; bear children, hell-bound as ourselves, go into oblivion. There is nothing else. Existence is random. Has no pattern save what we imagine after staring at it for too long. No meaning save what we choose to impose. This rudderless world is not shaped by vague metaphysical forces. It is not God who kills the children. Not fate that butchers them or destiny that feeds them to the dogs. It’s us. Only us. Streets stank of fire. The void breathed hard on my heart, turning it's illusions to ice, shattering them,"
Rorschach.
The trailer does have some amazing, albeit, extremely short footage of Rorschach. Check it out if you are so inclined:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GUmgQHvqqc
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Friday, October 17, 2008
Gods and Generals
Where the hell do I begin with this one? Well, I few years ago I saw this gem of a movie called "Gettysburg." A beautiful and stunning Civil War movie with a who's who of actors and as I am a huge fan of ensemble film I enjoyed it. I enjoyed it very much. But, what I really enjoyed about "Gettysburg" was one actor's role and that actor is Jeff Daniels. Daniels is well known for his role in "Dumb and Dumber," but if you haven't watched him in a dramatic role, I implore to run and see a movie with him that is not "Dumb and Dumber." ("Gettysburg," one of my personal faves, "The Lookout," or "Traitor") Daniels is an absolutely superb actor. In Gettysburg he plays Colonel Lawrence Chamberlain, a college professor turned soldier (who I can't help but to think was the inspiration for Tom Hanks character in "Saving Private Ryan"). The most intense scene in "Gettysburg," is one in which Chamberlain's unit is being repeatedly attacked, running low on ammo, and Chamberlain steadfastly refuses to retreat. I will never forget how I felt when Chamberlain decided to, "Order the men to fix bayonets!" Unbelievable!
Not too long after I saw "Gettysburg," I find out there is a movie called "Gods and Generals." It didn't get great reviews and as I wanted to see something just as good, if not better, than "Gettysburg" I decided not to watch it. So, the other day I am in a store and I come across a DVD Double Feature which includes both "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals" - took me a few minutes but I broke down and purchased it. I watched "Gods and Generals" last night...unbelievable!!!
Generals is a prequel to "Gettysburg" Daniels was in this movie reprising his role as Chamberlain which I was thoroughly looking forward to. As this movie did not get the critical acclaim as its predecessor, I was not expecting much. Let me tell you, this is an absolutely phenomenal movie!!! It is beautifully shot, great acting, and Stephen Lang as "Stonewall" Jackson was ridiculously phenomenal. This movie should have been called "Stonewall." The only other movie I saw Lang in is the essential "Tombstone" playing Ike Clanton. In Generals, Lang absolutely shines and I found a new favorite actor. This movie is to Lang what "Gettysburg" was to Daniels for me. Those movies definitely had me sitting up and taking notice of these actors.
Now, everyone knows the fundamental, basic, elementary reasons why the Civil War occurred. Americans fighting Americans, a nation divided, the tagline for the trailer states it quite well: "They carried the same Bible. They believed in the same God. One side fought for God's glory. The other for His kingdom on Earth. But for the duration of the war...God refused to take sides." Some of the scenes in this movie are incredible, some are heart wrenching. The most heart-wrenching scene for me to watch was when the Union Irish Brigade was ordered forward at Fredricksburg, coincidentally, straight into the Confederate Irish Brigade out of Georgia. As Sergeant Kilraine put it, "Some of the lads I left Ireland with are on the other side as well. Imagine that. We left together to escape tyranny...and end up shooting at each other in the land of the free." The commander for the Confederate Irish Brigade cried during hostilities.
Some heart-warming scenes were the scenes between Stonewall and a 5-year girl named Jane, especially during Christmas, 1862. And my personal fave - when Confederate soldier "Johnny Reb," crosses a shallow river to trade coffee for tobacco with Union soldier, "Billy Yank," again during Christmas 1862. And of course, watching Daniels was particularly nice as he does have some great scenes in this movie.
Now, as much as I loved this movie, and I truly did, as it kept me up late into the night. This movie is close to four hours long; didn't seem like four hours to me. But, as much as I loved this movie, I can't imagine why it didn't get better reviews. The only thing I can think of is that this movie is heavily "slanted" toward the confederate side - heavily "slanted." Now, I am not going to mix politics, religion, or anything like that when I talk about movies, but this truly is a very, very good movie and I can not recommend it more highly. Especially to military historians, aficionados, Civil War buffs, or anyone with a slight interest in the topic. Great war scenes, not bloody, but fiercely accurate (or so I believe).
I will soon be watching Gettysburg and the Ken Burns Civil War documentary. I am fiercely interested in learning more about the Civil War.
Hit me up with any questions, comments, trivia, etc. Cheers!!!
Not too long after I saw "Gettysburg," I find out there is a movie called "Gods and Generals." It didn't get great reviews and as I wanted to see something just as good, if not better, than "Gettysburg" I decided not to watch it. So, the other day I am in a store and I come across a DVD Double Feature which includes both "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals" - took me a few minutes but I broke down and purchased it. I watched "Gods and Generals" last night...unbelievable!!!
Generals is a prequel to "Gettysburg" Daniels was in this movie reprising his role as Chamberlain which I was thoroughly looking forward to. As this movie did not get the critical acclaim as its predecessor, I was not expecting much. Let me tell you, this is an absolutely phenomenal movie!!! It is beautifully shot, great acting, and Stephen Lang as "Stonewall" Jackson was ridiculously phenomenal. This movie should have been called "Stonewall." The only other movie I saw Lang in is the essential "Tombstone" playing Ike Clanton. In Generals, Lang absolutely shines and I found a new favorite actor. This movie is to Lang what "Gettysburg" was to Daniels for me. Those movies definitely had me sitting up and taking notice of these actors.
Now, everyone knows the fundamental, basic, elementary reasons why the Civil War occurred. Americans fighting Americans, a nation divided, the tagline for the trailer states it quite well: "They carried the same Bible. They believed in the same God. One side fought for God's glory. The other for His kingdom on Earth. But for the duration of the war...God refused to take sides." Some of the scenes in this movie are incredible, some are heart wrenching. The most heart-wrenching scene for me to watch was when the Union Irish Brigade was ordered forward at Fredricksburg, coincidentally, straight into the Confederate Irish Brigade out of Georgia. As Sergeant Kilraine put it, "Some of the lads I left Ireland with are on the other side as well. Imagine that. We left together to escape tyranny...and end up shooting at each other in the land of the free." The commander for the Confederate Irish Brigade cried during hostilities.
Some heart-warming scenes were the scenes between Stonewall and a 5-year girl named Jane, especially during Christmas, 1862. And my personal fave - when Confederate soldier "Johnny Reb," crosses a shallow river to trade coffee for tobacco with Union soldier, "Billy Yank," again during Christmas 1862. And of course, watching Daniels was particularly nice as he does have some great scenes in this movie.
Now, as much as I loved this movie, and I truly did, as it kept me up late into the night. This movie is close to four hours long; didn't seem like four hours to me. But, as much as I loved this movie, I can't imagine why it didn't get better reviews. The only thing I can think of is that this movie is heavily "slanted" toward the confederate side - heavily "slanted." Now, I am not going to mix politics, religion, or anything like that when I talk about movies, but this truly is a very, very good movie and I can not recommend it more highly. Especially to military historians, aficionados, Civil War buffs, or anyone with a slight interest in the topic. Great war scenes, not bloody, but fiercely accurate (or so I believe).
I will soon be watching Gettysburg and the Ken Burns Civil War documentary. I am fiercely interested in learning more about the Civil War.
Hit me up with any questions, comments, trivia, etc. Cheers!!!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Valkyrie
Good Morning!!! Yes, yes...it's been a while since the last post and I actually have three topics of discussion to post, just been...ummm...lazy, for lack of better word...
Well, I saw the new teaser trailer this morning for a small gem of a movie called, "Valkyrie." While I am a big fan of WWII movies, I am a bigger fan of WWII movies which are focused on a small team or a special mission, i.e. "The Dirty Dozen," "Saving Private Ryan," "The Guns of Navarone," or even "Force 10 from Navarone."
Valkyrie is based on the true story of an assassination attempt on Hitler. It stars Tom Cruise. I can't say that I am a huge fan of Cruise, but he does make some damn good movies - "War of the Worlds" or "Mission Impossible III" (caveat - Simon Pegg's small role was phenomenal in MI III). Not the greatest movies, but good entertainment. Also making appearances in this movie are Bill Nighy (of Underworld) and one of my fave actors, Terrence Stamp (Superman II, Young Guns, Episode I: The Phantom Menace). Looks to be solid fare directed Bryan Singer who also directed one of my Top 20 faves, "The Usual Suspects."
While writing about the genre, one movie I watched a few years ago and actually loved was this movie called, "The Eagle Has Landed," starring Michael Caine and Robert Duval. It's about the Germans attempt to assassinate Winston Churchill during WWII. Michael Caine's character leads his team of professionals into a town where...well, you'll just have to see the movie. You may just find yourself pulling for the Germans...
Check out Valkyrie: http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/valkyrie/
Hit me up with any comments, questions, trivia, etc. Cheers!!!
Well, I saw the new teaser trailer this morning for a small gem of a movie called, "Valkyrie." While I am a big fan of WWII movies, I am a bigger fan of WWII movies which are focused on a small team or a special mission, i.e. "The Dirty Dozen," "Saving Private Ryan," "The Guns of Navarone," or even "Force 10 from Navarone."
Valkyrie is based on the true story of an assassination attempt on Hitler. It stars Tom Cruise. I can't say that I am a huge fan of Cruise, but he does make some damn good movies - "War of the Worlds" or "Mission Impossible III" (caveat - Simon Pegg's small role was phenomenal in MI III). Not the greatest movies, but good entertainment. Also making appearances in this movie are Bill Nighy (of Underworld) and one of my fave actors, Terrence Stamp (Superman II, Young Guns, Episode I: The Phantom Menace). Looks to be solid fare directed Bryan Singer who also directed one of my Top 20 faves, "The Usual Suspects."
While writing about the genre, one movie I watched a few years ago and actually loved was this movie called, "The Eagle Has Landed," starring Michael Caine and Robert Duval. It's about the Germans attempt to assassinate Winston Churchill during WWII. Michael Caine's character leads his team of professionals into a town where...well, you'll just have to see the movie. You may just find yourself pulling for the Germans...
Check out Valkyrie: http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/valkyrie/
Hit me up with any comments, questions, trivia, etc. Cheers!!!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Underworld...
I have not been as diligent in "blogging" as I originally intended. I have no excuse, but it is something I intend to remedy. I did watch a few movies these past couple of weeks and I should have definitely left a "blog" or two in reference to these movies, but I didn't...I was lazy....
So, about two weeks ago, trolling the internet...youtube in particular...I came across a juicy tidbit of movie news: Underworld 3 is/was in post-production scheduled for a 2009 release date. This raised my eyebrows as I am a huge fan of Underworld. Not so much Underworld 2, but I def want to watch it again - give it another chance. I tend to enjoy movies more the second time I watch them.
So Underworld 3 - three actors will be reprising their roles from the original which is always good sign, but the movie will also be starring one of my fave actresses: the always delicious Rhona Mitra. I became a fan after watching her in the first season of Boston Legal (a huge influence in my choosing to go to law school). I am looking forward to the release of Underworld 3 - a prequel to Underworld.
I just finished watching Underworld and I have to say that this is a really good movie. Intelligent story, well-made, solid action-yarn of Vampires vs. Werewolves. If you're into Vampires and/or Werewolves def give Underworld a shot, it won't disappoint. I have watched this movie several times in the past but haven't watched it in a while and I really enjoyed it. The movie stars the always lovely Kate Beckinsale as a "Death Dealer" and Scott Speedwell as...well, someone who happens to cross paths with Beckinsale's character in the Vampires 1,000 year war against the Werewolves. NOTE: Kate Beckinsale in a skin-tight leather outfit...
As far as Scott Speedwell, well he is in one of my fave movies, "Dark Blue." If you haven't watched Dark Blue, run...don't walk to get this movie on DVD starring Kurt Russell as a corrupt L.A. police officer, Speedwell's character plays his partner...phenomenal movie...
I can talk movies all night, but I need to save some for another time. And hopefully much sooner. So, check out Underworld - I recommend it. Dark Blue - I recommend highly...
Well, hit me up with any questions, comments, trivia, or anything else movie related. Until next time - Cheers!!!
So, about two weeks ago, trolling the internet...youtube in particular...I came across a juicy tidbit of movie news: Underworld 3 is/was in post-production scheduled for a 2009 release date. This raised my eyebrows as I am a huge fan of Underworld. Not so much Underworld 2, but I def want to watch it again - give it another chance. I tend to enjoy movies more the second time I watch them.
So Underworld 3 - three actors will be reprising their roles from the original which is always good sign, but the movie will also be starring one of my fave actresses: the always delicious Rhona Mitra. I became a fan after watching her in the first season of Boston Legal (a huge influence in my choosing to go to law school). I am looking forward to the release of Underworld 3 - a prequel to Underworld.
I just finished watching Underworld and I have to say that this is a really good movie. Intelligent story, well-made, solid action-yarn of Vampires vs. Werewolves. If you're into Vampires and/or Werewolves def give Underworld a shot, it won't disappoint. I have watched this movie several times in the past but haven't watched it in a while and I really enjoyed it. The movie stars the always lovely Kate Beckinsale as a "Death Dealer" and Scott Speedwell as...well, someone who happens to cross paths with Beckinsale's character in the Vampires 1,000 year war against the Werewolves. NOTE: Kate Beckinsale in a skin-tight leather outfit...
As far as Scott Speedwell, well he is in one of my fave movies, "Dark Blue." If you haven't watched Dark Blue, run...don't walk to get this movie on DVD starring Kurt Russell as a corrupt L.A. police officer, Speedwell's character plays his partner...phenomenal movie...
I can talk movies all night, but I need to save some for another time. And hopefully much sooner. So, check out Underworld - I recommend it. Dark Blue - I recommend highly...
Well, hit me up with any questions, comments, trivia, or anything else movie related. Until next time - Cheers!!!
Monday, September 29, 2008
"The Kingdom" Movie Review
From October 2007...
Jason Bateman is the second actor to watch; I have been a huge fan of his ever since he starred in the classic TV show, "It's Your Move." Not only is he good with some of the comic relief in this film, but he is in one of the most intense scenes I have ever had the privilege to watch on celloloid. I mean this scene is just ridiculous and Jason Bateman pulls it off like the ultimate badass...he was kicking ass with his hands hand-cuffed....Let me stop, but is definitely in consideration for one of my fave fight scenes. I am telling you, hands were clapping when the scene was over and it is rare for me to hear clapping in a theater that is not play Star Wars or the Matrix.
And the third actor to watch in this film is Ashraf Barhom who plays the Saudi colonel who partners with Foxx's character. Does a great job.
Also watch for cameos by director Berg and country singing legend Tim McGraw (who also played in "Friday Night Lights"). Great, intense movie over all and definitely worth the money spent to watch it.
I did also catch a movie called "In the Valley of Elah" last week. Depressing, intense mystery but one I would call important to watch considering our country's foreign policy. And Tommy Lee Jones is legendary in this movie. Also, one thing I want to point out in ref to Jones, my friend,an aficionado as well, recommended to me a movie called, "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada." This is one of the best movies I have ever saw that I did not seek out on my own.
Shout out to my good friend and partner, "The Hitman" who is about to go downrange again. Great hanging with you a few weeks ago.
TRIVIA: Al Gore went to Harvard....who was his roommate while a student in Harvard?????
Hit me up with a questions, comments, or trivia. Thanks for taking the time to read. Cheers!!!
Good evening friends and welcome back to a new Movie Review! The new movie I watched last night was "The Kingdom." This movie gets the Thumbs Up. Watch this movie you will not be disappointed. Two things about this movie that I liked: 1) The director and 2) the cast. Peter Berg directed this movie and I have been a huge fan a Berg since he started acting, I think, but not sure, his first film was "Shocker." Then I would see him here and there in movies like "Aspen Extreme" and "The Great White Hype" (which Jamie Foxx played in and is in this movie). Berg also directed "Friday Night Lights," one of my fave football movies. I have never been disappointed in anything Berg has done and he is getting better and better. This movie is a fine piece of work.
Jason Bateman is the second actor to watch; I have been a huge fan of his ever since he starred in the classic TV show, "It's Your Move." Not only is he good with some of the comic relief in this film, but he is in one of the most intense scenes I have ever had the privilege to watch on celloloid. I mean this scene is just ridiculous and Jason Bateman pulls it off like the ultimate badass...he was kicking ass with his hands hand-cuffed....Let me stop, but is definitely in consideration for one of my fave fight scenes. I am telling you, hands were clapping when the scene was over and it is rare for me to hear clapping in a theater that is not play Star Wars or the Matrix.
And the third actor to watch in this film is Ashraf Barhom who plays the Saudi colonel who partners with Foxx's character. Does a great job.
Also watch for cameos by director Berg and country singing legend Tim McGraw (who also played in "Friday Night Lights"). Great, intense movie over all and definitely worth the money spent to watch it.
I did also catch a movie called "In the Valley of Elah" last week. Depressing, intense mystery but one I would call important to watch considering our country's foreign policy. And Tommy Lee Jones is legendary in this movie. Also, one thing I want to point out in ref to Jones, my friend,an aficionado as well, recommended to me a movie called, "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada." This is one of the best movies I have ever saw that I did not seek out on my own.
Shout out to my good friend and partner, "The Hitman" who is about to go downrange again. Great hanging with you a few weeks ago.
TRIVIA: Al Gore went to Harvard....who was his roommate while a student in Harvard?????
Hit me up with a questions, comments, or trivia. Thanks for taking the time to read. Cheers!!!
"American Gangster" Review
Review from November 2007...
"American Gangster" Review!!!
Good Morning!!! This morning's review is for "American Gangster," a Ridley Scott film starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe about the true-story rise of a career criminal and the NJ cop/law student who...well, I'm not giving anything away about this movie. This movie really doesn't need a review. The three names I mentioned above are more than enough for any movie watcher to go see this film. Any expectations are exceeded...
Everyone knows Denzel and Crowe, so I'm not spending any time on them, what I do want to talk about is Ridley Scott and what he does with this movie. What I noticed about this movie and what made this movie more interesting than the already interesting storyline, is all the actors in this movie. Even small roles were given to known actors. A lot of cameos.
Ridley Scott makes great movies. Pitting Denzel and Crowe against/with each other on the screen is excellent, but he has done this before. Many times before...going back, he put Harrison Ford against Rutger Hauer in "Blade Runner," "Thelma and Louise" against Harvey Kietel, Demi Moore against Viggo Mortensen in "G.I. Jane," hell, he even put up the Alien in the original "Alien" against Harry Dean Stanton. I watched "Black Hawk Down" last night and saw the same thing as I saw in "American Gangster," a lot of known actors, even in small roles. Not even counting Josh Hartnett (who does a decent job), you have Ewan Macgregor (Shallow Grave, Star Wars), Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings), Eric Bana (Munich), Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan, Heat), William Fichtner (Armageddon, Prison Break), Ron Eldard (Sleepers), Jeremy Piven (Entourage), and Richard Tyson (as a bad-ass sniper).
In Gangster, you have, lending support, Cuba Gooding Jr. (playing Mr. Untouchable Nicky Barnes - watch the documentary), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Children of Men, Serenity), Josh Brolin (Nightwatch, Into the Blue), Ted Levine (Silence of the Lambs, Heat), John Hawkes (Miami Vice, A Perfect Storm), Ruby Dee, Armand Assante, Joe Morton (Terminator 2), and even Kevin Corrigan (Superbad, The Departed, True Romance), and so on and so forth. The point I am trying to make is that every scene in this movie is a treat with all the acting muscle. As I am watching an already great movie, I am saying to myself, "He's in it?!? She's in it?!?" which makes this movie even better. This, to me, is an ensemble film. Aside from Denzel and Crowe, I truly enjoyed John Hawkes and RZA in this movie - the two cops who team up with Crowe. RZA has a great scene during the heroin house drug bust, you'll know it when you see it. Also, Josh Brolin's character is awesome, but he is good in anything he does.
Aside from the acting in this picture, it is just a good movie. Do not wait for this movie on DVD, see it on the big screen where it was meant to be watched and enjoyed, you will not be disappointed.
TRIVIA: Name two movies with Denzel Washington and Chiwetel Ejiofor? Better yet, name two movies with Clive Owen and Chiwetel Ejiofor? There is a common denominator to these two trivia questions...
Hit me up with any questions, comments, or trivia...until next time...CHEERS!!!
"The Dark Knight" Movie Review!!!
The review I wrote for The Dark Knight back in July...
Where do I begin with a movie such as "The Dark Knight"??? Well, I'll tell you where I won't go and that is about the story itself. But of course, everyone knows this movie brings back one of pop culture's favorite villains: the Joker. But I'll get to him soon enough. I had to see this movie although it may not have been the best timing for me as I am currently in self-imposed exile studying for the bar exam. And, this is my first review in a long time...
This movie is dark. This movie is violent. This movie is completely out-of-hand and out of control. This movie should have been called, "The Joker," as he simply steals the show. No doubt. But, again...I'll get to him soon enough.
Christian Bale as the Batman. Those of you who know me know I am a huge Bale fan. He does the job. Aside from how well made this movie is, the pace, the story, the action, the Joker...what I loved about this movie is the actors (except Maggie Gyllenhaal). Of course you have the greats returning: Sir Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent does a really keen job. But this is where the magic comes in - the special guest appearances: Cillian Murphy (the Scarecrow) makes a cameo guest appearance. William Fichtner (Heat, Black Hawk Down) makes a cameo. Hell...even Tommy "Tiny" Lister makes a cameo (I haven't seen him in much of anything lately) which was great! Then you have Anthony Michael Hall (The Breakfast Club) as a news reporter. But the one person I was not expecting and who, I thought, did extremely well in a much-deserved role: Eric Roberts. I have been a fan of Roberts (Julia Roberts' brother) for some time. He's always been under the radar, but always made decent movies. Off the top of my head, I think of The Specialist (with Stallone), Heaven's Prisoners (with Alec Baldwin), and of course Best of the Best (with the late, great Chris Penn). It was good to see Roberts in a major summer blockbuster. And lastly, in an uncredited role, Nicky Katt (Boiler Room) as a SWAT team member riding shotgun in an armored car during a ridiculous chase scene.
(When watching the movie, ask yourself, "Who's driving the armored car?")
Now, the Joker. Heath Ledger. First off, when I found out Ledger was playing the Joker I honestly believed that the franchise would take a fall. Heath Ledger as the Joker??? Are you kidding me???!!!??? Ledger taking the reins from the none other than Jack Nicholson? C'mon....
If Ledger does not win the Oscar for his performance as the Joker I will be more pissed than I was when Val Kilmer, playing Doc Holliday in Tombstone, was not even recognized by the Academy. Ledger is no joke when it comes to the Joker. This character is a twisted, sick individual played brilliantly by Ledger. I don't know what else to say other than "RUN...DON'T WALK" to the theater to see this movie just because of Ledger's performance as the Joker. Whatever you may think of Ledger, Brokeback Mountain, or the Joker...one thing I will guarantee is that once you watch the Joker make that pencil disappear in the beginning of the movie - you will laugh, say, "God Damn!", and think to yourself, "Here we go...it's about time."
This movie is much more than a comic book movie. This movie has been compared to great crime-dramas such as Heat and The Departed...a much deserved comparison in my opinion. I don't know how anyone will not enjoy this movie, especially with Ledger's Joker.
Phenomenal!!!
Lastly...as big a fan I am of Bale...no one is/was a better Batman than Michael Keaton.
Where do I begin with a movie such as "The Dark Knight"??? Well, I'll tell you where I won't go and that is about the story itself. But of course, everyone knows this movie brings back one of pop culture's favorite villains: the Joker. But I'll get to him soon enough. I had to see this movie although it may not have been the best timing for me as I am currently in self-imposed exile studying for the bar exam. And, this is my first review in a long time...
This movie is dark. This movie is violent. This movie is completely out-of-hand and out of control. This movie should have been called, "The Joker," as he simply steals the show. No doubt. But, again...I'll get to him soon enough.
Christian Bale as the Batman. Those of you who know me know I am a huge Bale fan. He does the job. Aside from how well made this movie is, the pace, the story, the action, the Joker...what I loved about this movie is the actors (except Maggie Gyllenhaal). Of course you have the greats returning: Sir Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent does a really keen job. But this is where the magic comes in - the special guest appearances: Cillian Murphy (the Scarecrow) makes a cameo guest appearance. William Fichtner (Heat, Black Hawk Down) makes a cameo. Hell...even Tommy "Tiny" Lister makes a cameo (I haven't seen him in much of anything lately) which was great! Then you have Anthony Michael Hall (The Breakfast Club) as a news reporter. But the one person I was not expecting and who, I thought, did extremely well in a much-deserved role: Eric Roberts. I have been a fan of Roberts (Julia Roberts' brother) for some time. He's always been under the radar, but always made decent movies. Off the top of my head, I think of The Specialist (with Stallone), Heaven's Prisoners (with Alec Baldwin), and of course Best of the Best (with the late, great Chris Penn). It was good to see Roberts in a major summer blockbuster. And lastly, in an uncredited role, Nicky Katt (Boiler Room) as a SWAT team member riding shotgun in an armored car during a ridiculous chase scene.
(When watching the movie, ask yourself, "Who's driving the armored car?")
Now, the Joker. Heath Ledger. First off, when I found out Ledger was playing the Joker I honestly believed that the franchise would take a fall. Heath Ledger as the Joker??? Are you kidding me???!!!??? Ledger taking the reins from the none other than Jack Nicholson? C'mon....
If Ledger does not win the Oscar for his performance as the Joker I will be more pissed than I was when Val Kilmer, playing Doc Holliday in Tombstone, was not even recognized by the Academy. Ledger is no joke when it comes to the Joker. This character is a twisted, sick individual played brilliantly by Ledger. I don't know what else to say other than "RUN...DON'T WALK" to the theater to see this movie just because of Ledger's performance as the Joker. Whatever you may think of Ledger, Brokeback Mountain, or the Joker...one thing I will guarantee is that once you watch the Joker make that pencil disappear in the beginning of the movie - you will laugh, say, "God Damn!", and think to yourself, "Here we go...it's about time."
This movie is much more than a comic book movie. This movie has been compared to great crime-dramas such as Heat and The Departed...a much deserved comparison in my opinion. I don't know how anyone will not enjoy this movie, especially with Ledger's Joker.
Phenomenal!!!
Lastly...as big a fan I am of Bale...no one is/was a better Batman than Michael Keaton.
Paul Newman
One of cinema's most legendary icons passed away recently - Paul Newman. His name is one that is as recognizable as his face. He has acted in some legendary movies: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Hustler (with Jackie Gleason), and The Color of Money to name just a few. I can go on and on with Newman films as his cinematic resume is long and distinguished, but two movies I'd like to recommend to the casual viewer are Fort Apache, The Bronx and The Sting.
Fort Apache is a gritty 70's cop, buddy movie with Newman and Ken Wahl. You also have some acting heavyweights such as Danny Aiello, Ed Asner, and Pam Grier. I've enjoyed this movie ever since I first watched it when I was a kid growing up in the Bronx...one of my faves...
The Sting is, what I believe, Newman's second pairing with Robert Redford. The quintessential con movie which won The Academy Award - certainly worth watching.
I can not recommend these two movies enough...
Fort Apache is a gritty 70's cop, buddy movie with Newman and Ken Wahl. You also have some acting heavyweights such as Danny Aiello, Ed Asner, and Pam Grier. I've enjoyed this movie ever since I first watched it when I was a kid growing up in the Bronx...one of my faves...
The Sting is, what I believe, Newman's second pairing with Robert Redford. The quintessential con movie which won The Academy Award - certainly worth watching.
I can not recommend these two movies enough...
The Beginning
Well...I have always wanted to write a blog as it seems like one the hip things to do these days. I have contemplated a movie blog for some time in addition to writing about my personal life in a blog. I decided against the personal blog simply because of its intimacy and I did not want to bore anyone who happened to come across my blog with the everyday trivialities of my life...
It has been suggested to me to write movie reviews as movies are definitely one of my top hobbies. I watch movies...constantly. I even wrote a few reviews for some movies. I go to the movie theater every week to catch a movie to escape from the realities of life and to help calm my mind - but most of all I enjoy the theater for not only the film itself, but the popcorn and the previews.
Fair warning to all you readers out there...when it comes to reviewing movies, I am no Ebert. I am not a professional reviewer in any sense of the word. I just enjoy movies and there are not many out there that I do not like nor that I wouldn't watch. I tend to lean towards more commercial fare - those playing in the theaters currently. But I do enjoy some old school movies, i.e. anything with Humphrey Bogart. I am just a regular guy who enjoys movies either in the theater or on DVD...I much like many of you out there. I enjoy a good movie and enjoy much satisfaction from recommending a movie to a friend and having that friend enjoy the movie as much as I did, if not more!!!
Lastly, by all means, hit me up with any suggestions, recommendations, comments, trivia, or otherwise....
I hope you enjoy this blog as much as I know I will have writing it! Cheers!!!
It has been suggested to me to write movie reviews as movies are definitely one of my top hobbies. I watch movies...constantly. I even wrote a few reviews for some movies. I go to the movie theater every week to catch a movie to escape from the realities of life and to help calm my mind - but most of all I enjoy the theater for not only the film itself, but the popcorn and the previews.
Fair warning to all you readers out there...when it comes to reviewing movies, I am no Ebert. I am not a professional reviewer in any sense of the word. I just enjoy movies and there are not many out there that I do not like nor that I wouldn't watch. I tend to lean towards more commercial fare - those playing in the theaters currently. But I do enjoy some old school movies, i.e. anything with Humphrey Bogart. I am just a regular guy who enjoys movies either in the theater or on DVD...I much like many of you out there. I enjoy a good movie and enjoy much satisfaction from recommending a movie to a friend and having that friend enjoy the movie as much as I did, if not more!!!
Lastly, by all means, hit me up with any suggestions, recommendations, comments, trivia, or otherwise....
I hope you enjoy this blog as much as I know I will have writing it! Cheers!!!
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