"A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theater admission and the babysitter were worth it."- Alfred Hitchcock

Monday, March 29, 2010

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind * * * *



When i saw this movie, I had no clue how much of a thrill ride it was going to be. I had heard much about this film as one of the greatest movies of the decade, and it is so much more than that. I was shocked, interested, and moved at how Charlie Kaufman could create such a beautiful and surprisingly plausible atmosphere to the films strange yet amazing plot.
The film stars Jim Carrey in I think his best role as Joel, a man whom we know nothing about throughout the whole film, except for that he falls in love with a girl named Clementine (Kate Winslet) early on in the film. That's all there is to know about the movie to really understand it. Charlie Kaufman does something amazing here as he secretly tells us not trust or believe anything that we make of the rest of the film, because well... i wont say but it does involve a machine that erases memories and inner thoughts of the mind that can only be found in our minds rather then in reality, which is what Kaufman does an extraordinary job of doing here.
Overall, this purely brilliant (and when i mean brilliant, i actually mean it) filmaking. As i look back at some details of the film, I just remember how amazing it all really is. I plan on seeing this film in the future again, mabye even today; not because it's confusing, but because i bet i can get more and more out of the film.
This is one of the greats of our times and should not be missed by anyone who grew up this decade. Whoever said that American films are getting worse and worse by the years, obviously hasn't seen the brilliance nor power of what this film can do. This will go on to be one of the best classics of all time, I guarentee it!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Every Little Step * * *


If you would ask me one musical, that defies all musicals, it would obviosely be "A Chorus Line". The muscial tells the classic story of finding the right person for a show and the stress of getting into one, or in this case, a chorus line. Which is what the people in the documentary of "Every Little Step" are exactly trying to do.
Each of them are auditioning for the 2006 revival of the show, and coincidentally are experiencing the same stress as the characters in the actual show. Will they get it, some really need it, others try and fail but it's all about the show.
The movie even gives us a little background on the musicals history, which i wont give out to much details about, but let's just say, it's very interesting for a musical theater addict like me to see. For others who are not familiar with the show nor know nothing of musical theater, might have trouble with it,nor will understand it. But the film is made for people in love with theater or have seen "A Chorus Line", yet again, i suggest a lot of people see it for their enjoyment.
The documentary does not really follow a certain person or group of people we route for at the end, we just meet people along the way that are interesting and real, just like an actual audition process.
While we get ready to see a show, sitting in the audience, leaving and then forgetting some of it, we forget about the amount of work these people go through just to be in a show. Which is just what this movie shows.

Friday, March 26, 2010

These are a few of my favorite films..... lalalalala






I have many favorite films, but these are some that i will probably be reviewing most often... take a peek

1. West Side Story
2. Citizen Kane
3. the Best Years of Our Lives
4. The Last Picture Show
5. The Godfather
6. The French Connection
7. The Apartment
8. 8 1/2
9. Blazing Saddles
10. Annie Hall

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

March 16th, Where should i begin??????

Im just going to say it. It's tough to write a blog, especially when i have to constantly update it about films and take the time to study them. So in this manner, i say that this blog will be updated as much as i can for your enjoyment, but i need your support. I cant do this if noone pays attention, so tell a friend, or invite facebook friends to this blog.

Just like a film, it takes time from it to be written until it premieres in front of many; it needs a lot of support.This blog wont be as artsy fartsy as the next blogger that blogs about her new baby just yet, but if you give me time and suggestions, I will deliver and please. I suggest you guys to watch any films (ones you haven't seen) and tell me about them. Keep watchin'!!!!!!!

3/15 The Lights Go Down....


"A film is a petrified fountain of thought."
Jean Cocteau

Never have these words been more true. Alas this blog. A blog about the great art form known as the movies. Have you ever walked into a crowded theater, see a great movie, and walk out wanting to tell people about it? Well this is the place. Here I will be posting reviews to films you write or any that i have seen to show to the public whether or not they should see it. I also plan on writing about great movies and any other film i think is well deserving.
My goal is to educate today's youth about past films and the films we have today, because sadly, we are not in the golden ages of Hollywood any more and less and less people are watching the great movies. Movies educate us to the highest degree. They make us think, gain knowledge, and sometimes change our lives. If you have any suggestions or anything you think would be great for this blog (this is my first time using a blog, so help would be very nice) just email me at edunnl@aol.com