What Films did You Watch Last Week (04/02 - 10/02) CLOSED

First Time Viewings:

Stripes (1981, Ivan Reitman)

This one has a good cast, but I didn't think it was quite funny or entertaining enough to really work.

6/10

He Got Game (1998, Spike Lee)

I saw the majority of this one TV several years ago, but I don't think I watched the whole thing. It has some really good scenes, good music, and strong performances from Denzel Washington and Rosario Dawson. I thought Ray Allen was just okay though and some of the subplots seemed unnecessary.

6.5/10

Wayne's World (1992, Penelope Spheeris)

It's alright, but not as funny or entertaining as I'd hoped it would be.

6/10

Wayne's World 2 (1993, Stephen Surjik)

I actually liked this one more than the first one, as I found it funnier and more entertaining. There were some fun cameos and the second half was pretty enjoyable. The first half was just okay though, which held it back.

6.5/10

The End of the Tour (2015, James Ponsoldt)

This one has some very interesting conversations between the two main characters and a very good performance from Jason Segel.

7.5/10

Dad (1989, Gary David Goldenberg)

This one feels kind of like a made for TV movie, but the cast helps elevate it, especially Jack Lemmon, who is wonderful here.

7/10

The Rocketeer (1991, Joe Johnston)

I enjoyed the 30's setting of this one and I found it pretty entertaining throughout. Good cast too.

7/10


Repeat Viewings:

Life of Brian (1979, Terry Jones)

Pretty uneven for me, but it has some great moments, including the ending. A bit too hit or miss overall though.

6/10

Ghostbusters (1984, Ivan Reitman)

Always a good time. Fun cast, fun characters, and a cool story.

8/10

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004, Michel Gondry)

A very clever film with really good performances all around, a strong emotional core, and very good cinematography and music. Love this one.

9/10

Airplane! (1980, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, & Jerry Zucker)

Some classic gags in this one. Very funny and entertaining and the cast is good too.

7.5/10

The Shawshank Redemption (1994, Frank Darabont)

One of my absolute favorites.

9.5/10

This Is the End (2013, Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg)

The cast is a lot of fun in this one and it's pretty damn funny.

7.5/10

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989, Joe Johnston)

Hadn't seen this since I was a kid. Thought it was pretty fun though.

7/10

The Apartment (1960, Billy Wilder)

Great script and Lemmon and MacLaine are magnificent. Maybe my favorite Billy Wilder film.

9/10


Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - The Shawshank Redemption
BEST ACTOR - Jack Lemmon (The Apartment)
BEST ACTRESS - Kate Winslet (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Bob Gunton (The Shawshank Redemption)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Shirley MacLaine (The Apartment)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Roger Deakins (The Shawshank Redemption)
BEST SCORE - Thomas Newman (The Shawshank Redemption)
BEST SCRIPT - Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry, & Pierre Bismuth (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind)
BEST DIRECTOR - Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption)