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The Blue Rose review
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Posted : 1 year, 5 months ago on 1 November 2024 01:47 (A review of The Blue Rose)
A ludicrously misguided attempt to imitate the maestro David Lynch. Beautiful decor, beautiful women and beautiful costumes does not equate to art. The film even tries to defend its style over substance from within when a character utters "some art is meant to be appreciated, not understood." Indeed. The problem is, I understood this and didn't appreciate it one bit.
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The Watchers review
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Posted : 1 year, 5 months ago on 12 October 2024 10:47 (A review of The Watchers)
The Watchers is a deeply flawed attempt at exploring the mythology and lore of Irish faeries. A less is more approach might have suited this. A focus on atmosphere rather than over the top monster design would have been more effective. It feels as if the script was written by Chat GPT. It seems to lack that human connection to the guilt of the main character.
The story is incoherent and all over the place. It has way too many inconsistencies and elements just tacked on. From the first 5 mins I felt right way that it would fall apart. Essentially it's a story about loss and guilt. Why it's set in the West of Ireland and brings in Irish mythology is anyone's guess. This is why it feels like a film made my some machine learning app rather than a human being.
The design of the faeries is the biggest misstep, as the mystery behind them and not knowing what form they take is the most interesting thing about them.
A wasted opportunity of a wealth of cinematic potential.
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The Black Phone review
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Posted : 2 years, 7 months ago on 31 August 2023 12:12 (A review of The Black Phone)
Poorly executed and lacking in any form of intrigue or horror atmosphere. Symptomatic of modern horror trend to make a hallow, superficial and dull story without any character arc or depth. Why would anyone care about the characters in this story? Ethan Hawke's character is completely lifeless. The black balloons imagery was lazy and the mask was laughable. The fact that this was even allowed to have a worldwide theatrical release is a sign of the dumbed-down and watery culture we are currently experiencing.
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Time of the Wolf review
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Posted : 11 years, 4 months ago on 10 December 2014 01:38 (A review of Time of the Wolf)
How on earth is this film rated so low?
This is a brilliant film. Amazing intensity from the outset. Utterly captivating. Beautifully shot. Wonderful performances. Couldn't keep my eyes from the screen.
Haneke doesn't do things half-heartedly. This is a masterpiece.
This is a brilliant film. Amazing intensity from the outset. Utterly captivating. Beautifully shot. Wonderful performances. Couldn't keep my eyes from the screen.
Haneke doesn't do things half-heartedly. This is a masterpiece.
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Instellar - Ambitious epic
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Posted : 11 years, 5 months ago on 7 November 2014 02:19 (A review of Interstellar)
Many will no doubt flock to Christopher Nolan's latest Sci-Fi blockbuster. His movies are always rated extremely highly by the masses and there is usually a buzz around anything associated with his name. There is no denying that Nolan is an ambitious director and since The Dark Knight he has focused solely on creating loud, big-budget Hollywood blockbusters.
Interstellar continues the trend. It is a highly ambitious film about how love can transcend time and space. Does this sound a bit cheesy? Yes? Well, that's because it is. Does Hans Zimmer's soundtrack slap you over the head for close to 3 hours with a sledgehammer? Absolutely! In fact, this film is so loud that there are certain points where there is no audible dialogue whatsoever. And this is not intentional. It's not like what Terrence Malick did in Days of Heaven where the the music takes precedence over dialogue in order to merge with the visuals. Here Zimmer's deafening orchestra simply annihilates the dialogue that we are supposed to hear. This happens in a few very intense scenes. This Zimmer dude lacks subtlety and loves to hammer his point home. Cue: intense scene. Cue: you should be emotional now. Cue: this is deep. Cue: this is a turning point. OKAY OKAY! I understand! Relax Zimmer.
Apart from its preachy tone and over-the-top soundtrack, I enjoyed Interstellar for what it is: a visually impressive Hollywood blockbuster. It has its flaws and its certainly not a masterpiece. Matthew McConaughey delivers another top rate performance in the lead role. There are some very emotional scenes that will melt the coldest of hearts.
Interstellar continues the trend. It is a highly ambitious film about how love can transcend time and space. Does this sound a bit cheesy? Yes? Well, that's because it is. Does Hans Zimmer's soundtrack slap you over the head for close to 3 hours with a sledgehammer? Absolutely! In fact, this film is so loud that there are certain points where there is no audible dialogue whatsoever. And this is not intentional. It's not like what Terrence Malick did in Days of Heaven where the the music takes precedence over dialogue in order to merge with the visuals. Here Zimmer's deafening orchestra simply annihilates the dialogue that we are supposed to hear. This happens in a few very intense scenes. This Zimmer dude lacks subtlety and loves to hammer his point home. Cue: intense scene. Cue: you should be emotional now. Cue: this is deep. Cue: this is a turning point. OKAY OKAY! I understand! Relax Zimmer.
Apart from its preachy tone and over-the-top soundtrack, I enjoyed Interstellar for what it is: a visually impressive Hollywood blockbuster. It has its flaws and its certainly not a masterpiece. Matthew McConaughey delivers another top rate performance in the lead role. There are some very emotional scenes that will melt the coldest of hearts.
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Pasolini review
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Posted : 11 years, 5 months ago on 15 October 2014 12:03 (A review of Pasolini)
A return to form for Ferrara. Pasolini retains the uncompromising edge that distinguishes his earlier films. This is a brilliant portrait of a great filmmaker. Willem Dafoe delivers a great performance as Pasolini. This is a hard-hitting, bold and daring film.
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Red State - Action / Thriller
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Posted : 12 years, 4 months ago on 14 November 2013 04:28 (A review of Red State)
I'm not Kevin Smith's biggest fan. Besides Red State, I've only seen Clerks, Clerks 2, Dogma and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. His light hearted comedies didn't impress me all that much. They were mildly entertaining.
Red State, on the other hand, really surprised me in that it shows Kevin Smith going in a very different direction from his previous films. He deserves credit for taking a huge risk with this film but it has been very poorly received. I completely disagree with the haters. People say it's an inconsistent, incoherent mess. Blah, blah, blah......
It's very intense and gripping and I would argue that it's better than most of the so-called action movies that I've seen over the last few years. It has a great hook at the beginning and Michael Parks is brilliant. Parks plays the role to perfection. You don't have to agreee or disagree with the stance of the characters or the filmmaker. People seem to be offended by the film but it should only be judged as a piece of cinema, not as a document of real life.
Red State, on the other hand, really surprised me in that it shows Kevin Smith going in a very different direction from his previous films. He deserves credit for taking a huge risk with this film but it has been very poorly received. I completely disagree with the haters. People say it's an inconsistent, incoherent mess. Blah, blah, blah......
It's very intense and gripping and I would argue that it's better than most of the so-called action movies that I've seen over the last few years. It has a great hook at the beginning and Michael Parks is brilliant. Parks plays the role to perfection. You don't have to agreee or disagree with the stance of the characters or the filmmaker. People seem to be offended by the film but it should only be judged as a piece of cinema, not as a document of real life.
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Funny Game U.S. = Tension
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Posted : 12 years, 4 months ago on 14 November 2013 12:29 (A review of Funny Games)
Funny Games U.S. grabs you by the balls from the outset and doesn't leave you go 'til the end credits roll. Haneke toys with the viewer, tapping into the contemporary fears people have of senseless acts of violence that are commited. I can easily imagine this scenario taking place in America.
All of the acting performances are outstanding, but Naomi Watts and Michael Pitt are utterly convincing.
Haneke's trademark dead-pan, matter-of-fact camera works very effectively throughout as it intensifies the helplessness of the victims while, at the same time, keeping the viewer outside the story as a sort of impotent mute observer who is forced to witness the taumatic events. The static camera therefore creates much of the tension, adding to the slowly unfurling mind-fuck wrought upon the family. One of the most disturbing elements of Pitt's character is his cold patience and impeccable manners. He insists on keeping up an air of politeness and remains ice cool while playing mind games.
Haneke delivers again.
All of the acting performances are outstanding, but Naomi Watts and Michael Pitt are utterly convincing.
Haneke's trademark dead-pan, matter-of-fact camera works very effectively throughout as it intensifies the helplessness of the victims while, at the same time, keeping the viewer outside the story as a sort of impotent mute observer who is forced to witness the taumatic events. The static camera therefore creates much of the tension, adding to the slowly unfurling mind-fuck wrought upon the family. One of the most disturbing elements of Pitt's character is his cold patience and impeccable manners. He insists on keeping up an air of politeness and remains ice cool while playing mind games.
Haneke delivers again.
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Spellbinder review
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Posted : 12 years, 4 months ago on 13 November 2013 12:12 (A review of Spellbinder)
Spellbinder is a devastatingly bad film that fails on all counts. Essentially, it takes the idea of luring a vulnerable male into a sacrificial ceremony, where everyone around him has plotted against him, and amps up the eighties cheese-on-toast factor. It's basically Robin Hardy's The Wickerman (1973) transplanted to L.A. in the 80s. But, and there's a huge but......it has none of The Wickerman's atmosphere or brilliance. Instead it's a campy, tedious, idiotic film that's neither strange nor unsettling. And don't get me wrong, I do appreciate some cheese-on-toast when the mood is right but this is lowest quality cheese.
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Spring Breakers review
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Posted : 12 years, 4 months ago on 11 November 2013 02:33 (A review of Spring Breakers)
Watched November 9th
Harmony Korine's latest film resembles an obnoxious over-the-top music video for a Lil Wayne track.
This seems to be the look he was going for and the film is certainly successful at looking repulsive.
In terms of the films' characters, he has created a bunch of naive, brainless girls who think getting screwed-up for spring break is the perfect way to discover oneself. Whether he's being critical of this type of attitude or not I'm not sure because he seems to revel in it at times.
These characters are irritating and the story is completely ridiculous. I was actually embarrassed by how awful it was.
Harmony Korine's latest film resembles an obnoxious over-the-top music video for a Lil Wayne track.
This seems to be the look he was going for and the film is certainly successful at looking repulsive.
In terms of the films' characters, he has created a bunch of naive, brainless girls who think getting screwed-up for spring break is the perfect way to discover oneself. Whether he's being critical of this type of attitude or not I'm not sure because he seems to revel in it at times.
These characters are irritating and the story is completely ridiculous. I was actually embarrassed by how awful it was.
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Posted: 1 month, 2 weeks ago at Feb 15 23:13
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Posted: 2 years, 3 months ago at Dec 26 11:33
To all my friends, have a very Furry Christmas and a Happy Mew Year ;-)p (see whut I did there?)
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Posted: 3 years, 11 months ago at Apr 26 13:31
Hello!
I'm currently working on a new project and maybe you could help me out.
It's pretty simple.
You just need to click on the link underneath and provide your 10 favorite movies.
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I'm currently working on a new project and maybe you could help me out.
It's pretty simple.
You just need to click on the link underneath and provide your 10 favorite movies.
www.listal.com/list/listals-100-films-see-before-8601
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Best wishes to all my friends, hope yur holidays are great, and let's try and make it thru to the next year ;-D
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At last, I'm finally done with this list!
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Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2019)
If you are interested and you want to check it out, you can use the following link :
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It's pretty simple.
You just need to click on the link underneath and provide your 10 favorite movies.
www.listal.com/list/listals-100-films-see-before-6391
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Thanks so very much for participating in my 100 "Boos!" list. Yur the best! Have a great weekend ;-D