35. Rudy (1993) - 01/30/09 - DVD:
Needed a pick me up and didn't have Might Ducks 1 or 2 available, so I settled for good ol' Rudy. It's bit cheesier than I remember but that end still gets me every time....4/5
Friday, January 30, 2009
35. Rudy
35. Rudy (1993) - 01/30/09 - DVD:
Needed a pick me up and didn't have Might Ducks 1 or 2 available, so I settled for good ol' Rudy. It's bit cheesier than I remember but that end still gets me every time....4/5
34. Network
34. Network (1976) - 01/29/09 - DVD:
I'm not going to bother writing anything about this film. It's fucking incredible.PERIOD! if you haven't seen this yet I'd suggest going out and getting it RIGHT NOW! GO! This is my favorite moment of the movie when Howard beale goes on one of his MANY diatribes.
"I don't have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad. It's a depression. Everybody's out of work or scared of losing their job. The dollar buys a nickel's work, banks are going bust, shopkeepers keep a gun under the counter. Punks are running wild in the street and there's nobody anywhere who seems to know what to do, and there's no end to it. We know the air is unfit to breathe and our food is unfit to eat, and we sit watching our TV's while some local newscaster tells us that today we had fifteen homicides and sixty-three violent crimes, as if that's the way it's supposed to be. We know things are bad - worse than bad. They're crazy. It's like everything everywhere is going crazy, so we don't go out anymore. We sit in the house, and slowly the world we are living in is getting smaller, and all we say is, 'Please, at least leave us alone in our living rooms. Let me have my toaster and my TV and my steel-belted radials and I won't say anything. Just leave us alone.' Well, I'm not gonna leave you alone. I want you to get mad! I don't want you to protest. I don't want you to riot - I don't want you to write to your congressman because I wouldn't know what to tell you to write. I don't know what to do about the depression and the inflation and the Russians and the crime in the street. All I know is that first you've got to get mad.You've got to say, 'I'm a HUMAN BEING, Goddamnit! My life has VALUE!' So I want you to get up now. I want all of you to get up out of your chairs. I want you to get up right now and go to the window. Open it, and stick your head out, and yell,'I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!' I want you to get up right now, sit up, go to your windows, open them and stick your head out and yell - 'I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore!' Things have got to change. But first, you've gotta get mad!... You've got to say, 'I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!' Then we'll figure out what to do about the depression and the inflation and the oil crisis. But first get up out of your chairs, open the window, stick your head out, and yell, and say it:"I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!" -- Peter Finch as Howard Beale
Now go open that window and scream to the HEAVENS "I'M MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!" 5/5
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Non-Movie Related
I know this is a "Movie Blog" but I just couldn't help putting this up. Wade to Beasley to Wade to Cook.........
33. The Pink Panther
***THIS BLOG IS NOW BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY "HIGH-DEF ULTRA-REALISM" (now in color)****33. The Pink Panther (1963) - 01/28/09 - Blu - Ray:
Believe it or not, this is a film that I had never seen before until last night. I've seen bits and pieces of the sequels, but never the original. Don't EVEN get me started on the re-makes starring Steve Martin!
First thing that jumps out at me, Henry Mancini at his finest and arguably one of the most recognizable opening theme songs in the history of film. Just pure magic. Also, the opening credit sequence paved the way for one of the greatest MGM Cartoons of all time "The Pink Panther" (duh!).
This movie stars Peter Sellers as the bumbling inspector Clouseau and he is just GREAT in it! My only gripe would be the lack of screen time for Mr. Sellers during the middle portion of the film. The comedy definitely has an acquired taste, but if you're a fan of Sellers this is him at his finest. Subtle, subtle, subtle. It's refreshing to look at a time in Film history where the comedies didn't revolve around dick and fart jokes. Seller's brand of comedy is top notch and paved the way for the tons of knock-offs and has-beens of today's generation. the supporting cast is great, especially David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton, Robert Wagner as his nephew George Lytton, and Capucine and too hot for her time Claudia Cardinale as the princess. Great caper movie with a ton of chuckle out loud moments. 4/5
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
31 & 32
31. Into The Wild (2007) - 01/27/09 - DVD:
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. The more I watch it the more genius it becomes. If anything is going to make you want to go off the grid it's this movie (except for maybe the whole SPOILER eating the wrong plant and dying thing). I really want to visit Alaska right now. I'd elaborate more but #32 is fresh on my mind and killing me. 5/5
32. Salo (1975) - 01/27/09 - DVD:
What the FUCK did I just watch?!?! Seriously?!?! I saw this on Harry Knowles' DVD list a few months back and added it on to my Netflix queue. I like to pride myself on being able to watch any and every movie (save a few musicals...god I hate those...) and figured I'd give this one a shot. There is a ton of controversy surrounding said film and now I understand why! Even to rent it on Netflix they warn you about the graphic nature. This film makes Irreversible look like Garfield 2: A Tale of Two Kitties. I can't even type the wicked and disgusting acts I just witnessed. Movies are supposed to invoke feelings....not the urge to throw up my lasagna dinner. As "art" the movie is shot well....maybe even directed well? I can't tell...I just saw people eating shit with spoons. 1/5
I was going to try and squeeze another film in tonight but after Salo I feel the urge to take a scalding hot shower and rinse my eyes out with bleach.......until then....
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. The more I watch it the more genius it becomes. If anything is going to make you want to go off the grid it's this movie (except for maybe the whole SPOILER eating the wrong plant and dying thing). I really want to visit Alaska right now. I'd elaborate more but #32 is fresh on my mind and killing me. 5/5
32. Salo (1975) - 01/27/09 - DVD:
What the FUCK did I just watch?!?! Seriously?!?! I saw this on Harry Knowles' DVD list a few months back and added it on to my Netflix queue. I like to pride myself on being able to watch any and every movie (save a few musicals...god I hate those...) and figured I'd give this one a shot. There is a ton of controversy surrounding said film and now I understand why! Even to rent it on Netflix they warn you about the graphic nature. This film makes Irreversible look like Garfield 2: A Tale of Two Kitties. I can't even type the wicked and disgusting acts I just witnessed. Movies are supposed to invoke feelings....not the urge to throw up my lasagna dinner. As "art" the movie is shot well....maybe even directed well? I can't tell...I just saw people eating shit with spoons. 1/5
I was going to try and squeeze another film in tonight but after Salo I feel the urge to take a scalding hot shower and rinse my eyes out with bleach.......until then....
21-30
Almost done catching up.....
21.The Condemned (2007) - 01/13/09 - Showtime:
I'm not one for Professional Wrestlers turning into actors, but sometimes there is an exception. For example The Rock (Be Cool ), Randy "Macho Man" Savage (Spiderman), and Hulk Hogan ( 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain). Well, you can now add "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to that list! Back when I was into wrestling, he was nothing but an annoying, loud mouthed, beer chugging red-neck. Now thanks to The Condemned, he is an annoying, loud mouthed, beer chugging red-neck with HEART. Fun movie with some solid action in it. 3/5
22. Hamlet 2 (2008) - 01/14/09 - DVD:
meh.....2/5
23. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - 01/14/09 - TMC:
Heralded as a "Raw, Brilliant crime thriller" by some. What I saw was an outdated 80's cheese fest not worth watching. If you want to see a good William Peterson crime thriller, watch Manhunter. 1/5
24. Horton Hears a Who (2008) - 01/18/09 - Blu -ray:
It's fun and Computer animated. Probably the best Seuss adaptation to date. 3/5
25. Payback: Director's Cut (1999) - 01/20/09 - Blu-Ray:
Not as funny as the original cut that I saw in theaters way back when. Still a good movie to watch. The darker, more violent director's cut is definitely worth the watch. Bill Duke is in the movie which doesn't hurt. When I make my first feature film it will star Bill Duke and Danny Trejo and be extremely BAD ASSSSSSS. 3/5
26. The Bank Job (2008) - 01/22/09 - Blu- Ray:
It's not good....it's not bad either. 2.5/5
27. Tropic Thunder (2008) - 01/22/09 - Blu-Ray:
One of my favorite movies from last year. Gets funnier with each viewing and no one beats RDJ as a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude. 5/5
28. Star Trek III: the Search for Spock (1984) - 01/25/09 - DVD:
Let me preface this by stating I am not a Trekkie. I've avoided this franchise for 24 years and didn't decide until last year that I'd try watching them. Apparently the even numbered ones are great and the odd ones are awful. So far that theory holds up. I've only watched the first three but I hope they get better than STIII. 2/5
29. First Knight (1995) - 01/25/09 - Encore:
Enjoyable as a kid but goddamn is Richard gere an awful fucking actor. Couldn't you fake an English accent? Was it that HARD to do? If you want to see Richard Gere playing himself trying to ACT like Lancelot, this is the movie for you. 1/5
30. Wall- E (2008) 01/26/09 - Blu- Ray:
Just a fantastic movie. It hits all the right emotions and the fact that it's basically a silent film doesn't hurt. Movie is a work of genius and I can only hope future generations can enjoy "animated" films of this calibur. 5/5
That should do it for the day....I still have one more to post as of now, but I'll get to it later...STAY TUNED.
21.The Condemned (2007) - 01/13/09 - Showtime:
I'm not one for Professional Wrestlers turning into actors, but sometimes there is an exception. For example The Rock (Be Cool ), Randy "Macho Man" Savage (Spiderman), and Hulk Hogan ( 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain). Well, you can now add "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to that list! Back when I was into wrestling, he was nothing but an annoying, loud mouthed, beer chugging red-neck. Now thanks to The Condemned, he is an annoying, loud mouthed, beer chugging red-neck with HEART. Fun movie with some solid action in it. 3/5
22. Hamlet 2 (2008) - 01/14/09 - DVD:
meh.....2/5
23. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - 01/14/09 - TMC:
Heralded as a "Raw, Brilliant crime thriller" by some. What I saw was an outdated 80's cheese fest not worth watching. If you want to see a good William Peterson crime thriller, watch Manhunter. 1/5
24. Horton Hears a Who (2008) - 01/18/09 - Blu -ray:
It's fun and Computer animated. Probably the best Seuss adaptation to date. 3/5
25. Payback: Director's Cut (1999) - 01/20/09 - Blu-Ray:
Not as funny as the original cut that I saw in theaters way back when. Still a good movie to watch. The darker, more violent director's cut is definitely worth the watch. Bill Duke is in the movie which doesn't hurt. When I make my first feature film it will star Bill Duke and Danny Trejo and be extremely BAD ASSSSSSS. 3/5
26. The Bank Job (2008) - 01/22/09 - Blu- Ray:
It's not good....it's not bad either. 2.5/5
27. Tropic Thunder (2008) - 01/22/09 - Blu-Ray:
One of my favorite movies from last year. Gets funnier with each viewing and no one beats RDJ as a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude. 5/5
28. Star Trek III: the Search for Spock (1984) - 01/25/09 - DVD:
Let me preface this by stating I am not a Trekkie. I've avoided this franchise for 24 years and didn't decide until last year that I'd try watching them. Apparently the even numbered ones are great and the odd ones are awful. So far that theory holds up. I've only watched the first three but I hope they get better than STIII. 2/5
29. First Knight (1995) - 01/25/09 - Encore:
Enjoyable as a kid but goddamn is Richard gere an awful fucking actor. Couldn't you fake an English accent? Was it that HARD to do? If you want to see Richard Gere playing himself trying to ACT like Lancelot, this is the movie for you. 1/5
30. Wall- E (2008) 01/26/09 - Blu- Ray:
Just a fantastic movie. It hits all the right emotions and the fact that it's basically a silent film doesn't hurt. Movie is a work of genius and I can only hope future generations can enjoy "animated" films of this calibur. 5/5
That should do it for the day....I still have one more to post as of now, but I'll get to it later...STAY TUNED.
11-20
11. The Golden Compass (2007) - 01/07/09 - HBO:
Not as bad as the catholic Church would make you think but what the fuck do they know about movies?
12. Righteous Kill (2008) - 01/07/09 - Blu - Ray:
If I were to tell you that Al Pacino and Robert Deniro were going to partner up for a crime thriller would you not want to be the first person in line at your local cineplex to catch this momentous occasion? There is no way this movie can be bad...right?....RIGHT?!?!? Oh it's bad. It's worse than bad. This movie takes a hot, steaming wet shit on the legacy of the two aforementioned acting icons. They both just phone in the performance and my dog can write a better story. One of the worst movies I've seen in a looong long time. 0/5
13. Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars (1973) - 01/08/09 - Paladium HD:
Great concert documentary. David Bowie is the man. 4/5
14. Gran Torino (2008) - 01/08/09 - DVD:
Clint Eastwood is back to his old, bad-ass, racist self which makes this one worth watching. Now all you have to do is get through the AWFUL supporting cast (I'm looking at you Father Janovich!). People who know me might say that I hate him because he's Irish...and to them I say YOU ARE CORRECT! I FUCKING HATE IRISH PEOPLE! I DON'T CARE THAT YOU LOVE TO DRINK OR YOUR FAVORITE FOOD IS FUCKING SHEPHERD'S PIE! SHAMROCK TATOOS AREN'T EVEN FUCKING COOL!!!! IT'S LIKE SAYING YOU HAVE BARBED WIRE OR A GODDAMN BUTTERFLY! SHA SHAR SHA SHAR SHA SHAR! Clint Eastwood - 4/5; Everything Else - 0/5
15. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) - 01/08/09 - Blu - Ray:
I guess now is the time to come out of the closet with my religious beliefs. Basically, I don't have any. To each his own. AS LONG AS YOU DON'T TRY TO FORCE THAT SHIT DOWN MY THROAT! So on that note....I did not like this movie. 2/5
16. On Deadly Ground (1994) - 01/09/09 - Showtime:
Second Seagal film on my list and it's a damn good one too. Great appearances by Michael Caine (the scene with the reindeer is hilarious), John C. McGinnley, and a husky Billy Bob Thornton. Solid action movie with the most ridiculous final speech ever, given by Seagal himself. If you haven't become hip to the GREEN movement, this movie should teach you all you need to know. 3/5
17. Southland Tales (2007) - 01/09/09 - Blu-Ray:
Visually stunning and great acting by some not-so-great actors. It's a who's who of washed up 90's actors. Seriously, it's like Richard Kelly only watched comedies from the late 90's to cast this flick. The only flaw is that I still have no fucking clue what the hell went down during that movie....none.....2.5/5
18.The Ruins (2008) - 01/11/09 - Blu -Ray:
or as I like to call it...The Descent only WAY shittier. 1/5
19. Cat Dancers (2007) - 01/12/09 - HBO:
Wow.....just wow.....if you see any documentary this year it HAS to be this. One of the weirdest stories I've ever heard. 4/5
20. The Edge (1997) - 01/12/09 - Fox movie Channel:
We here at The Great Movie Blog have a special place in our heart for this movie. It stars non-other than that gruff, furry faced thespian who's been in classic after classic and never fails to deliver. No....not Anthony Hopkins. The real star of this movie is BART THE BEAR. Man can that bear ACT! The story isn't bad either and it's one of the few Mammet movies I enjoy. I know, blasphemy, but he's a pretentious douche. 4/5
Not as bad as the catholic Church would make you think but what the fuck do they know about movies?
12. Righteous Kill (2008) - 01/07/09 - Blu - Ray:
If I were to tell you that Al Pacino and Robert Deniro were going to partner up for a crime thriller would you not want to be the first person in line at your local cineplex to catch this momentous occasion? There is no way this movie can be bad...right?....RIGHT?!?!? Oh it's bad. It's worse than bad. This movie takes a hot, steaming wet shit on the legacy of the two aforementioned acting icons. They both just phone in the performance and my dog can write a better story. One of the worst movies I've seen in a looong long time. 0/5
13. Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars (1973) - 01/08/09 - Paladium HD:
Great concert documentary. David Bowie is the man. 4/5
14. Gran Torino (2008) - 01/08/09 - DVD:
Clint Eastwood is back to his old, bad-ass, racist self which makes this one worth watching. Now all you have to do is get through the AWFUL supporting cast (I'm looking at you Father Janovich!). People who know me might say that I hate him because he's Irish...and to them I say YOU ARE CORRECT! I FUCKING HATE IRISH PEOPLE! I DON'T CARE THAT YOU LOVE TO DRINK OR YOUR FAVORITE FOOD IS FUCKING SHEPHERD'S PIE! SHAMROCK TATOOS AREN'T EVEN FUCKING COOL!!!! IT'S LIKE SAYING YOU HAVE BARBED WIRE OR A GODDAMN BUTTERFLY! SHA SHAR SHA SHAR SHA SHAR! Clint Eastwood - 4/5; Everything Else - 0/5
15. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) - 01/08/09 - Blu - Ray:
I guess now is the time to come out of the closet with my religious beliefs. Basically, I don't have any. To each his own. AS LONG AS YOU DON'T TRY TO FORCE THAT SHIT DOWN MY THROAT! So on that note....I did not like this movie. 2/5
16. On Deadly Ground (1994) - 01/09/09 - Showtime:
Second Seagal film on my list and it's a damn good one too. Great appearances by Michael Caine (the scene with the reindeer is hilarious), John C. McGinnley, and a husky Billy Bob Thornton. Solid action movie with the most ridiculous final speech ever, given by Seagal himself. If you haven't become hip to the GREEN movement, this movie should teach you all you need to know. 3/5
17. Southland Tales (2007) - 01/09/09 - Blu-Ray:
Visually stunning and great acting by some not-so-great actors. It's a who's who of washed up 90's actors. Seriously, it's like Richard Kelly only watched comedies from the late 90's to cast this flick. The only flaw is that I still have no fucking clue what the hell went down during that movie....none.....2.5/5
18.The Ruins (2008) - 01/11/09 - Blu -Ray:
or as I like to call it...The Descent only WAY shittier. 1/5
19. Cat Dancers (2007) - 01/12/09 - HBO:
Wow.....just wow.....if you see any documentary this year it HAS to be this. One of the weirdest stories I've ever heard. 4/5
20. The Edge (1997) - 01/12/09 - Fox movie Channel:
We here at The Great Movie Blog have a special place in our heart for this movie. It stars non-other than that gruff, furry faced thespian who's been in classic after classic and never fails to deliver. No....not Anthony Hopkins. The real star of this movie is BART THE BEAR. Man can that bear ACT! The story isn't bad either and it's one of the few Mammet movies I enjoy. I know, blasphemy, but he's a pretentious douche. 4/5
1- 10
Since I'm just starting here, I will try to keep this short. Some reviews might be longer than others and some movies might not even get a review at all.
1. Speed (1994) - 01/01/09 - HBO :
What a way to start off the New Year. 3/5
2. The Brothers Solomon (2007) - 01/02/09 - Blu-Ray :
Managed to get a few chuckles. Sad when you have some of the funniest people on earth involved on this film. 2/5
3. Deathproof (2007) - 01/03/09 - Encore :
Simply awesome. If you didn't get to experience the full Grindhouse experience in theaters you are missing out on life. I have a lot to say on the attention span of your average movie goer but I'll save that rant for another time. This is my favorite half of Grindhouse. The Director's cut with missing real is definitely worth the watch. 4/5
4. Waiting (2005) - 01/03/09 - Comedy Central :
Only reason I enjoy this movie is the fact that i worked at TGIFridays and The Ale House for 4 years. 3/5
5. Born On The Fourth Of July (1989) - 01/04/09 - DVD :
4/5
6. Red Dawn (1984) - 01/04/09 - Encore:
WOLVERINE'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man this movie is dated......2/5
7. The Dark Knight (2008) -01/04/09 - Blu - Ray :
This is now my 5th time seeing this instant classic. Say what you want about all the continuity errors and Christian Bale's bat-voice ( IT'S NECESSARY!) but I saw this in theaters 4 times.NO MORE DEAD COPS!!!! 5/5
8. Universal Soldier (1992) - 01/04/09 - Encore:
3/5
9. The Patriot (1998) - 01/05/09 - Encore:
Not the Mel Gibson Revolutionary War Epic. This Patriot stars non-other than STEVEN SEAGAL. Not his finest piece of work but after reading SEAGALOGY I am making it my goal to watch every single Seagal movie ever made. Expect more on this list at some point. 2/5
10. Baby Mama (2008) - 01/06/09 - Blu-Ray:
3/5
Thats it for the first ten.....Still some kinks to work out but once I'm caught up I will be able to elaborate more in my reviews while the movie is still fresh in my head. Stay tuned for 11-20.
1. Speed (1994) - 01/01/09 - HBO :
What a way to start off the New Year. 3/5
2. The Brothers Solomon (2007) - 01/02/09 - Blu-Ray :
Managed to get a few chuckles. Sad when you have some of the funniest people on earth involved on this film. 2/5
3. Deathproof (2007) - 01/03/09 - Encore :
Simply awesome. If you didn't get to experience the full Grindhouse experience in theaters you are missing out on life. I have a lot to say on the attention span of your average movie goer but I'll save that rant for another time. This is my favorite half of Grindhouse. The Director's cut with missing real is definitely worth the watch. 4/5
4. Waiting (2005) - 01/03/09 - Comedy Central :
Only reason I enjoy this movie is the fact that i worked at TGIFridays and The Ale House for 4 years. 3/5
5. Born On The Fourth Of July (1989) - 01/04/09 - DVD :
4/5
6. Red Dawn (1984) - 01/04/09 - Encore:
WOLVERINE'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man this movie is dated......2/5
7. The Dark Knight (2008) -01/04/09 - Blu - Ray :
This is now my 5th time seeing this instant classic. Say what you want about all the continuity errors and Christian Bale's bat-voice ( IT'S NECESSARY!) but I saw this in theaters 4 times.NO MORE DEAD COPS!!!! 5/5
8. Universal Soldier (1992) - 01/04/09 - Encore:
3/5
9. The Patriot (1998) - 01/05/09 - Encore:
Not the Mel Gibson Revolutionary War Epic. This Patriot stars non-other than STEVEN SEAGAL. Not his finest piece of work but after reading SEAGALOGY I am making it my goal to watch every single Seagal movie ever made. Expect more on this list at some point. 2/5
10. Baby Mama (2008) - 01/06/09 - Blu-Ray:
3/5
Thats it for the first ten.....Still some kinks to work out but once I'm caught up I will be able to elaborate more in my reviews while the movie is still fresh in my head. Stay tuned for 11-20.
The Great Movie Blog of 2009
On January 1st I decided to start logging every single film I watch for the whole year. The rules are simple....the film must be watched from credits to credits or it doesn't count. There is no method to the madness.....just whatever movie I feel like watching at whatever time. I will use Netflix, cable, and even my own personal collection. I will post the movie title, format, date, and rating out of 5 (stars, thumbs up, whatever the fuck you want to call it...). Since it is January 27th, I will try my best to catch up with the first 31 movies I've seen this year. I would like to thank the combination of boredom, unemployment, and Quin'ts "AMAD" on AICN for inspiring me to create my own blog. Hopefully at least one person will read this by the time December 31st rolls around. And now......on to the BLOG!
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