What Films did You Watch Last Week (11/02 - 17/02) CLOSED

What Films did You Watch Last Week (11/02 - 17/02) CLOSED Feb 21, 2019 4:22:32 GMT

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Post by stonekeeper on Feb 21, 2019 4:22:32 GMT

Feb 17, 2019 6:49:54 GMT jcush said:

Velvet Buzzsaw - I'm in the minority, but I liked it quite a bit. 7.5/10

First Time Viewings:

October Sky (1999, Joe Johnston)

This one is based on a true story and it has a good cast, some standout scenes, and is fairly entertaining throughout.

7/10

Destroyer (2018, Karyn Kusama)

This one features a good performance from Nicole Kidman, but I found it kind of boring for the most part. It does get better as it goes along though.

5.5/10

Something Wild (1986, Jonathan Demme)

I found this one quite enjoyable, with an interesting story, strong performances, and a good soundtrack.

7.5/10

Spring Breakers (2013, Harmony Korine)

I didn't get much out of this one. The four main girls don't get much development and aren't that likable either, so I found it hard to care about what happened to them.

5.5/10

Murder in the First (1995, Marc Rocco)

Apparently this one deviates from the actual story, but I still found it interesting. Kevin Bacon puts in some damn fine work and the rest of the cast is pretty good too.

7/10

Dark Blue (2003, Ron Shelton)

This one has some very good moments throughout and is lead by a strong performance from Kurt Russell. The last act was the highlight for me.

7/10

Repeat Viewings:

As Good as It Gets (1997, James L. Brooks)

A very enjoyable romantic comedy with some damn good performances.

8/10

The Green Mile (1999, Frank Darabont)

An excellent film with a terrific ensemble cast.

9/10

Before Sunrise (1995, Richard Linklater)

Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy have terrific chemistry and I find the conversations they have in the film very engaging. A beautiful film.

8.5/10

Before Sunset (2004, Richard Linklater)

A strong follow up to Before Sunrise.

8/10

Before Midnight (2013, Richard Linklater)

Another strong sequel. After this viewing I think it might be my second favorite of the trilogy.

8/10

My Cousin Vinny (1992, Jonathan Lynn)

A very funny and entertaining courtroom film. Joe Pesci is awesome and Marisa Tomei steals every scene she's in.

8/10

Se7en (1995, David Fincher)

Simply masterful. In my top 20.

10/10

Rocky (1976, John G. Avildsen)

A classic underdog story. It has memorable characters, good performances, an iconic theme, and some great scenes.

8/10

Rocky II (1979, Sylvester Stallone)

The finale is pretty good and brings this one up a notch, but for the most part it's not that great.

6/10

Rocky III (1982, Sylvester Stallone)

Best of the sequels.

7/10

Rocky IV (1985, Sylvester Stallone)

For the most part I enjoy this one, but it has some things that hold it back.

6.5/10

Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - Se7en
BEST ACTOR - Jack Nicholson (As Good as It Gets)
BEST ACTRESS - Helen Hunt (As Good as It Gets)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Kevin Spacey (Se7en)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Darius Khondji (Se7en)
BEST SCORE - Howard Shore (Se7en)
BEST SCRIPT - Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en)
BEST DIRECTOR - David Fincher (Se7en)

Hola!

Spring Breakers: 5.5/10
Dark Blue: 7/10
The Green Mile: 8.5/10
Before Sunset: 6/10
Se7en: 8/10
Rocky: 8/10
Rocky 2: 7.5/10
Rocky 3: 7.5/10
Rocky 4: 7/10

Mine:

BlacKkKlansman (2018): This movie went by very quickly which is always a good sign. The story is good and so is the acting. My highlight would be Jasper Pääkkönen and my lowlight would be Topher Grace. Not that he was bad but just miscast. Now, I have to warn everyone that the final minutes involve real shocking images that you might have seen quickly on the news before and that left me… well, shocked. I did not react in a good way to those images. My rating: 8/10

The Corruptor (1999 DVD): This one was a bit more of a chore to sit through. It wasn't bad but you had to pay attention or else you get easily lost in the plot. Complex as it is, the movie still contains a fair amount of classic-moves, old-tricks and clichés but I guess that’s what make those buddy-cop movies good. Whalberg and Yun-Fat made for a cool duo. My rating: 6.5-7/10

Mood Indigo (2013 DVD): “The surreal and poetic tale of Colin, an idealistic and inventive young man, and Chloé, a young woman who seems like the physical embodiment of the eponymous Duke Ellington tune.” What a wonderful film this was! I’d even say flawless because every scene is good, great or simply amazing. It’s visually stunning and psychologically mesmerising although this experience is hard to describe; imagine a mix between Amelie (2001), Mr. Nobody (2009), Garden State (2004) and Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind (2004 and by same director). Yep, if you’re a connoisseur of quirkiness, you get an idea. This touching love story is literally a never-ending series of mind fucks that you don’t want to end. Every image and every word is appreciable; every second counts so I really took my time to enjoy this pure gem. My rating: 9.5/10

The glimmer man (1996 DVD): Man do I love me a little throwback evening with a 90’s flick and this one is a perfect example. I remember me as a young teen, riding my bike to the video store on Tuesdays because it’s 3 for 1 and renting action flicks like this one and enjoying the eck out of them. I admit I did not remember much about this one but 3 particular scenes had stuck with me my entire life and it was a lot of fun to see through my adult eyes. Loved it then, love it now. 8/10

The Princess Bride (1987 DVD): It was my first time seeing this so I did not have that nostalgic feeling I’d get with The Neverending story but I still enjoyed it very much. I was happy to find it at the used store for 2.50$. Great family movie, if not a bit violent and my favorite character was Inigo Montoya. 7.5- 8/10