Welcome to this week’s edition of my movie blog. It’s early this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday and it’s a short edition too. Thanksgiving is a time to thanks to all the people in your life. Whether it’s your family or your best friend, or people here on myspace, they are the people that make a difference in your life. So I want to say thank you to those people who have supporting me in my life outside myspace and to the people who read my entries every week and leave comments on myspace and/or blogspot , as they have given me back the joy of writing again, in time where not many people focus on writing or sharing their thoughts. Thank you and I hope you will continue to read my thoughts and reviews here and on the Myspace Film Community Page.
Reviews
Rating System
5 Stars – Highly Recommended
4 Stars – Recommended
3 Stars – Good / Average Film
2 Stars – Disappointing Film
1 Stars – Totally Awful
New Releases
Paris, Je T’aime (Paris, I Love You)
Paris Je T’aime is a unique film that takes place over 20 short films set in Paris with an outstanding list of actors and directors. The film is takes place in the neighborhoods of Paris where love is indirect, re-invented and lost. Twenty directors including, The Cohen Brothers (Fargo, No Country for Old Men), Alfonso Cuaron (Y Tu Mama Tambien, Children of Men) Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, Last Days), Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream) and 15 other directors bring their own vision of Paris to the viewer in five minutes without any interference. Paris Je T’aime proves that cinema can be used effectively as an art form, in an age where most filmmakers only care making big budget effects films, but don’t tell that to the major studios. I liked how the producers let the directors do whatever they want, as the stories were very visually good and very interesting. My favorite films out of the bunch were The Cohen Brother’s Tuileries, Wes Craven’s Pere–Lachaise and Sylvain Chomet’s Tour Eiffel, Paris Je T’aime is a great escape for those who love cinema as an art form. For more information on this film you can goto http://www.myspace.com/paris_je_taime. 5 Stars. Rated R. 121 Mins.
DVD Pick of the Week
Seres queridos (Only human) (2006)
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, I figured, this week’s DVD Pick of the Week has do something with family or dysfunctional family which is the case with this week’s pick. Only Human is a comedy about a woman who introduces her fiancé to her Jewish family, which includes her blind grandfather, her belly dancer sister with a five year old kid, her brother who’s very religious, her mother who’s going through pre-menopause and her father who hasn’t come home yet. Everything goes smoothly until the family finds out that her fiancé is Palestinian. Soon chaos ensures that might destroy their planned dinner, which includes her boyfriend dropping soup out of the window. Only Human is the funniest foreign-language film that I’ve seen. It’s movies like this that makes me appreciate the comedy genre. The writing in this film was excellent, as the characters were interesting and the story was funny. The acting in the film was good, as the actors seemed like they having a fun time making this film, as translates well to the film. This is the perfect film for whose, who are looking for a funny film to watch over the Thanksgiving weekend. Spanish with English Subtitles. Rated R. 86 Min.
That’s it for this week’s edition of the movie blog. I’ll be back with an all-new edition of the Underrated Film Blog on my myspace page, next Wednesday. Until then, have a happy thanksgiving.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
11/18 Edition of The Anthony T Movie Blog
Welcome to this week’s edition of my movie blog. Sorry for no edition last week. Don’t worry; I’m not on strike with the Writer’s Guild. I’ve been busy working on changes to my Myspace Film Community page. Now on the page, you can find reviews of the latest films in independent and low–budget cinema. Soon there will be more reviewers on that page beside myself, as I’m the process of finding people with thought on those films. Hopefully, I’ll have everything set by tommorow. I have one spot left. so if you love independent and low-budget films and would like to review films on that site, please get in contact with me on that page and I’ll give you the details. Also, this month’s edition of the underrated film blog will be up by the end of this month. Just been busy with everything going on.
Reviews
Rating System
5 Stars – Highly Recommended
4 Stars – Recommended
3 Stars – Good / Average Film
2 Stars – Disappointing Film
1 Stars – Totally Awful
In Theaters
American Gangster
One of the most anticipated films of year has finally arrived. American Gangster is the latest collaboration for director by Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe. The film is based on a true story and takes place in the 1970’s when Frank Lewis (Denzel Washington) takes power of New York crime family, when his boss dies of a heart attack. He then begins to build an empire by smuggling heroin through Vietnam and selling them on the street. Soon, his empire starts to bloom until an outcast cop (Crowe) finds out about his empire and become determined to bring it all down. American Gangster is film that you hear about 10 years from. I thought Ridley Scott making this film a gritty and entertaining movie. I liked how the screenplay spends time going into the background and detail of both Crowe’s and Washington’s characters, as you really got to know two major players in the film. But makes this film great to watch was acting. Both Russell Crowe and Densel Washington gave Academy Award level performances. Those two on-screen together near the end of the film was a great thing watch. They both worked very hard in bring these characters to life. The film also boasts some very supporting performances form Josh Brolin (Grindhouse, No Country for Old Men), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Kinky Boots, Children of Men), and Armand Assante (Gotti, The Mambo Kings) as it was nice seeing him working in a major film again. This will not be the last time that you will hear about American Gangster, as it will probably receive some major nominations including Best film, Best director and acting nomination for either or both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. 5 Stars. Rated R. 157 Mins.
New Releases
Sicko
Sicko is the latest film from controversial documentary filmmaker Michael Moore (Fahrenheit 9/11, Roger and Me). This time, Moore is exposing the health care industry where over 50 million people not having health insurance in the United States today while HMO Companies continue grow in size and profits. The documentary also goes into exploring the effects of people dying because denied health insurance, antidepressants, and violent confrontations. The film also contains footage from his controversial trip to Cuba where he took a couple of 9/11 survivors to gwantamo Bay, in an attempt to get them treatment. What makes Michael’s Moore documentaries better than other is that you’re never bored watching them. I thought Sicko was very good. Moore does a good job giving the viewer facts about the health care industry, even thought would have liked to the other side. I thought the stories of the people that he profiled were sad and shocking. Another thing I liked this about this film was that Moore spends time comparing the U.S health to Canada’s, Britain’s, France’s and Cuba’s health system, as it help’s get his point of view across to the viewer. Sicko is a very interesting look at the health care and a nice holdover to till Fahrenheit 9/11 ½, which is in the works. 5 Stars. Rated PG-13. 121 Mins.
Confusions of an Unmarried Couple
(Repost from my review on the Myspace Film Community page)
Confusions of an Unmarried Couple is a comedy about a couple who are having relationship problems about two people who don’t know, if they love each other. They have a troubled past that includes an ugly break up and a very odd attempt at repairing the relationship. Soon Dan and Lisa try to find out where the relationship went wrong and try savage what’s left of their friendship. Confessionals of an Unmarried Couple is very good entertaining film, as it focused on the troubles of a relationship. The directing by Brett and Jason Butter was excellent. They intertwine the confessionals aspect within the argument the couple is having in the film. It is done well, as it gave good detail about the couple’s relationship problems while focusing on the development of each character. Also, the acting in this film was great. I thought Bret Butler and Naomi Johnson were into their roles. Their onscreen chemistry was great and sold the fact that their characters were a dysfunctional couple. Confusions of an Unmarried Couple is a funny and interesting look at the ups and downs of a relationship. To purchase this film, you can go www.subprod.com and you can also visit the film’s myspace page at www.myspace.com/confusionsunmarriedcouple. 5 Stars. Not Rated. 73 Mins.
DVD Pick of the Week
Stephanie Daley
(Repost from my review on the Myspace Film Community page)
Stephanie Daley is about a 16- year old girl (Amber Tamblyn) who’s charged with the death of her baby. A pregnant psychologist Lydie Cane (Tilda Swinton) is hired to investigate the truth and the reasoning why Stephanie Daley committed this crime. During the sessions, Lydie fears about her pregnancy and Stephanie’s denial state of mind beings to intertwine together. The film premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the best screenplay award for writer/director Hilary Brougher and garnered a 2007 Independent Sprit Award nomination for Amber Tamblyn. I thought Hilary Brougher’s direction and her screenplay was great. I liked how she focuses on the trouble and sadness; the two main characters are facing throughout the film. Also, the way the film shot gave it, it’s realist tone. What makes this film different from some of the films, I’ve seen this year is the acting, as it was great. Both Tlida Swinton and Amber Tamblyn gave great performances, as their performances felt realistic and had great chemistry together. I can see Amber Tamblyn being a star someday, if given the right dramatic role. Stephanie Daley is the most realistic film, I’ve seen this year. For more information on Stephanie Daley, go to www.myspace.com/stephaniedaley or www.stephaniedaley-themovie.com. 5 Stars. Rated R. 92 Mins.
That’s it for this week’s edition of the movie blog. Due to the Thanksgiving Holliday, I’ll be back with an all-new edition of my movie blog this Wednesday where I’ll review Paris T’aime. Until then, have a good day.
Reviews
Rating System
5 Stars – Highly Recommended
4 Stars – Recommended
3 Stars – Good / Average Film
2 Stars – Disappointing Film
1 Stars – Totally Awful
In Theaters
American Gangster
One of the most anticipated films of year has finally arrived. American Gangster is the latest collaboration for director by Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe. The film is based on a true story and takes place in the 1970’s when Frank Lewis (Denzel Washington) takes power of New York crime family, when his boss dies of a heart attack. He then begins to build an empire by smuggling heroin through Vietnam and selling them on the street. Soon, his empire starts to bloom until an outcast cop (Crowe) finds out about his empire and become determined to bring it all down. American Gangster is film that you hear about 10 years from. I thought Ridley Scott making this film a gritty and entertaining movie. I liked how the screenplay spends time going into the background and detail of both Crowe’s and Washington’s characters, as you really got to know two major players in the film. But makes this film great to watch was acting. Both Russell Crowe and Densel Washington gave Academy Award level performances. Those two on-screen together near the end of the film was a great thing watch. They both worked very hard in bring these characters to life. The film also boasts some very supporting performances form Josh Brolin (Grindhouse, No Country for Old Men), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Kinky Boots, Children of Men), and Armand Assante (Gotti, The Mambo Kings) as it was nice seeing him working in a major film again. This will not be the last time that you will hear about American Gangster, as it will probably receive some major nominations including Best film, Best director and acting nomination for either or both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. 5 Stars. Rated R. 157 Mins.
New Releases
Sicko
Sicko is the latest film from controversial documentary filmmaker Michael Moore (Fahrenheit 9/11, Roger and Me). This time, Moore is exposing the health care industry where over 50 million people not having health insurance in the United States today while HMO Companies continue grow in size and profits. The documentary also goes into exploring the effects of people dying because denied health insurance, antidepressants, and violent confrontations. The film also contains footage from his controversial trip to Cuba where he took a couple of 9/11 survivors to gwantamo Bay, in an attempt to get them treatment. What makes Michael’s Moore documentaries better than other is that you’re never bored watching them. I thought Sicko was very good. Moore does a good job giving the viewer facts about the health care industry, even thought would have liked to the other side. I thought the stories of the people that he profiled were sad and shocking. Another thing I liked this about this film was that Moore spends time comparing the U.S health to Canada’s, Britain’s, France’s and Cuba’s health system, as it help’s get his point of view across to the viewer. Sicko is a very interesting look at the health care and a nice holdover to till Fahrenheit 9/11 ½, which is in the works. 5 Stars. Rated PG-13. 121 Mins.
Confusions of an Unmarried Couple
(Repost from my review on the Myspace Film Community page)
Confusions of an Unmarried Couple is a comedy about a couple who are having relationship problems about two people who don’t know, if they love each other. They have a troubled past that includes an ugly break up and a very odd attempt at repairing the relationship. Soon Dan and Lisa try to find out where the relationship went wrong and try savage what’s left of their friendship. Confessionals of an Unmarried Couple is very good entertaining film, as it focused on the troubles of a relationship. The directing by Brett and Jason Butter was excellent. They intertwine the confessionals aspect within the argument the couple is having in the film. It is done well, as it gave good detail about the couple’s relationship problems while focusing on the development of each character. Also, the acting in this film was great. I thought Bret Butler and Naomi Johnson were into their roles. Their onscreen chemistry was great and sold the fact that their characters were a dysfunctional couple. Confusions of an Unmarried Couple is a funny and interesting look at the ups and downs of a relationship. To purchase this film, you can go www.subprod.com and you can also visit the film’s myspace page at www.myspace.com/confusionsunmarriedcouple. 5 Stars. Not Rated. 73 Mins.
DVD Pick of the Week
Stephanie Daley
(Repost from my review on the Myspace Film Community page)
Stephanie Daley is about a 16- year old girl (Amber Tamblyn) who’s charged with the death of her baby. A pregnant psychologist Lydie Cane (Tilda Swinton) is hired to investigate the truth and the reasoning why Stephanie Daley committed this crime. During the sessions, Lydie fears about her pregnancy and Stephanie’s denial state of mind beings to intertwine together. The film premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the best screenplay award for writer/director Hilary Brougher and garnered a 2007 Independent Sprit Award nomination for Amber Tamblyn. I thought Hilary Brougher’s direction and her screenplay was great. I liked how she focuses on the trouble and sadness; the two main characters are facing throughout the film. Also, the way the film shot gave it, it’s realist tone. What makes this film different from some of the films, I’ve seen this year is the acting, as it was great. Both Tlida Swinton and Amber Tamblyn gave great performances, as their performances felt realistic and had great chemistry together. I can see Amber Tamblyn being a star someday, if given the right dramatic role. Stephanie Daley is the most realistic film, I’ve seen this year. For more information on Stephanie Daley, go to www.myspace.com/stephaniedaley or www.stephaniedaley-themovie.com. 5 Stars. Rated R. 92 Mins.
That’s it for this week’s edition of the movie blog. Due to the Thanksgiving Holliday, I’ll be back with an all-new edition of my movie blog this Wednesday where I’ll review Paris T’aime. Until then, have a good day.
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