Up in the Air (2009)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1193138/ Directed by Jason Reitman Put simply, UP IN THE AIR encompasses the trifecta of movie production: Plot, structure and character development. It blends everything together expertly and makes for a fun, thoughtful and interesting drama-comedy-romance. On simple level – A man travels for living. He has systems in place to make it all work for him 100%. He’s alone, free and enjoys what he does for a living. He’s even writing a book about living out of your … Read entire article »
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UHF (1989)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098546/ Directed by Jay Levey In the ‘Guilty Pleasures” department… Remember the 80s? Remember ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic? Well, put the two together and you get the strange little film UHF. Follow along through the stream of consciousness of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic as he parodies movies left and right in Walter Mitty style. Not that it matters at all, but Yankovic is tasked with running his uncle’s UHF TV station. They are up against “Big TV” and have little to no hope … Read entire article »
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A Wedding (1978)
A Wedding (1978) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078481/ As a Robert Altman fan, I have to say that this strange little view of weddings, families and all that they involve has to be one of my personal favorites. WEDDING is quirky, happy-sad-silly movie makes me smile every time I see it. As viewers, we are invited in as guests to the wedding and reception of two eccentric and quirky families. (Too bad we’re the only ones who bothered to show up.) The … Read entire article »
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How to Steal a Million (1966)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060522/ This film was a delight. Now, don’t bother watching it if you don’t find films of the 60s endearing and sweet and fun – you will not enjoy this film. However, for those like me who love the films of this era, HOW TO STEAL A MILLION was a fun vacation from the hustle and bustle of some of todays cinematic efforts. A classic robbery film, MILLION doesn’t have blood, swearing or ladies running around in … Read entire article »
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Rachel Getting Married
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1084950/ Directed by Jonathan Demme When I watched Rachel Getting Married the first time, it ran over me like water. It wasn’t that I didn’t like it, it was just a little more than I thought it was going to be and, frankly, it bummed me out a bit. I thought I was in for a comedy. Something along the lines of Father of the Bride that would have me giggling, laughing, and a little misty at … Read entire article »
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Stalag 17
Stalag 17 (1953) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046359/ Directed by Billy Wilder ( Some Like It Hot, The Apartment ) STALAG 17 is set in a P.O.W. camp during World War II. The prisoners manage to help certain key prisoners escape. But, it seems there’s a spy in their midst and they need to find out who it is before their system collapses into rubble. Wilder is able to mix wartime drama with some cute comedic pressure relief in a brilliant way. The … Read entire article »
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Waiting
Waiting (2005) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0348333/ Directed by Rob McKittrick Slipping into the realm of AMERICAN PIE and the many knock offs it spawned, WAITING turned out to be a fun little no brainer comedy with lots of bawdy, beer party humor. The movie follows the exploits of a group of youngin’s that are working at a Chilli’s or Applebee’s style “big box” restaurant and doing what they can to while away the hours of boring work. This includes nasty games, … Read entire article »
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Pete’s Dragon
PETE’S DRAGON (1977) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076538/ Directed by Don Chaffey I was a mere eight year old when PETE’S DRAGON first came out in 1977. I remember going to see it with my mother not really knowing what the heck I was about to see. I hear the songs now and I get misty eyed. It really was a huge hit for me when I was a kid. My parents really helped to foster my love of films by taking … Read entire article »
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The Class of ‘87 Movie List
~ The Class of ‘87 Movie List ~ “Dude! It was a rad year! No DUH! I feel like such an airhead sometimes, but this list will TOTALLY help me remember stuff BIG TIME. These are some of my fave films, homefry. Bitchin’!” Ah, the 80’s. These films are like a time capsule of my high school years. The music, the times, and the clothes. Weird Science (1985) Two teens create a woman one night. Go figure. Ferris … Read entire article »
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The Machine Girl and Machine Girl Lite
Machine Girl (2008) -Kataude mashin gâru- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1050160/ Machine Girl Lite (2009) -The Hajirai Machine Girl- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1319567/ Remember The Road Runner cartoon? Of course you do. Well, MACHINE GIRL and MACHINE GIRL LITE are the live action, Japanese action, deadly schoolgirl versions of the same. These films are candy for the fans of over the top, cartoon style gore and violence. It’s so damn silly that the violence becomes second to the pure comedy goodness of the absolutely silly plot … Read entire article »
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