undertow
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After his wife dies, John Munn (Dermot Mulroney) takes his sons, juvenile delinquent Chris (Jamie Bell) and recluse Tim (Devon Alan), to rural Georgia. When John's ill-intentioned convict brother, Deel (Josh Lucas), shows up on the farm, all their lives take a violent, life-altering turn. Director David Gordon Green weaves horror and adventure into a rural thriller that co-stars Kristen Stewart and Terry Loughlin.

David Gordon Green has one of my favorite filming styles, it's probably derivative of Terrance Malick, but that is probably a good thing. Beautiful to look at, with some incredible performances that make a pretty standard story line really stand out.

8/10

Coraline 3d
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Curious young Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning) unlocks a mysterious door in her family's new home and is transported to an alternate universe that strangely resembles her own -- only better. But when her Other Mother (Teri Hatcher) doesn't want Coraline to return to reality, our heroine must summon all her courage and ingenuity to go home and save her family. The breathtaking stop-motion animation is based on the best-seller by Neil Gaiman.

This is the first movie that i have seen in 3d, and it was well worth the money. Feels like you are traveling through time and on drugs, all the while the story line gives you the most heartwarming experience since.....something else that was really heartwarming. Lately having tim burton name and stuff means it's goth freak boring, but with Coraline it is not so. Go on a date and watch this.

9/10


Bangkok dangerous
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Nicolas Cage stars in this action thriller as a lonely, cold-blooded assassin known only as Joe. While on assignment in Bangkok, Joe unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful local woman (Charlie Yeung), and finds himself questioning his violent ways. When the true nature of his assignment is revealed, Joe refuses to carry out the operation, and unintentionally sparks an all-out war with his former client.

i would consider myself a Nicholas Cage fan, and i don't really care if movies make sense, so i kind of enjoyed this. He is kind of too old to be doing action, and kind of has the most ridiculous hair piece thing ever in this, but stuff blows up, people get shot, and he talks with that weird accent thing.

6/10
transporter 3
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Buckle up and hold on tight for the third installment of the action-packed Transporter series, which follows the thrilling adventures of Frank Martin (Jason Statham), a mercenary driver who makes his living by delivering important cargo, no questions asked. Co-written by French director Luc Besson, Transporter 3 brings back co-star François Berléand and welcomes the addition of Robert Knepper to the cast.

Jason Stahtham fights with his shirt off (and looks more buff than ever) drives his car onto a train (twice) and hangs out with the weird red head Ukrainian babe pictured above. Oh and some shit blows up. Awesome

9/10

wackness
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In the midst of a midlife crisis, psychiatrist Dr. Squires (Ben Kingsley) forms a relationship with teenage drug dealer Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck), who trades his product for therapy sessions. Luke falls for the doctor's daughter, and the doctor falls for Luke's teen friend (Mary-Kate Olsen). Drugs, depression, relationships and New York City are the focus of this comedic film (winner of the Audience Award: Drama at Sundance) from sophomore director Jonathan Levine.


I think the hardest part for this genre of movies is not trying too hard, and this one succeeds. The relationship between Dr. Squires and Shapiro is great despite the difference in age. I have never been a awkward drug dealer in new york but it works here.

7/10

tao of steve
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An overweight, over-educated lady-killer (Donal Logue) learns that his rules of cool (aka The Tao of Steve -- McQueen) get him everywhere with the women he doesn't want and nowhere with the woman he covets (Greer Goodman). Could there be something wrong with his philosophy? Sly and smart, The Tao of Steve burrows under the skin of modern romance, with warm, funny results.

I think the best way to describe this movie is "warm". It's smart without getting too wrapped into itself, and very casual and natural feeling. With no name actors in an almost entirely dialog driven performance. Makes you want to up your charm for sure, and maybe buy a motorcycle.
7/10

gomorrah
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The intertwining tales of a delivery boy, a tailor, a businessman and two cocky teenagers form the fabric of this gritty and lyrical examination of the influential Neapolitan mob known as the Camorra. Peering into a multitude of social strata within present-day Naples, director Matteo Garrone's film -- a hybrid of melodrama, crime and art-film genres -- was nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Golden Globe and a Best Documentary Independent Spirit Award.
the long goodbye

Sort of long, sort of confusing at first. Eventually though the magnitude of the whole mess of nasty orange Italian dudes just ruining everything becomes apparent. Who knew that this was real? Oh and the own a bunch of the new World Trade Center.

Robert Altman cleverly updates the exploits of classic 1940s hard-boiled gumshoe Phillip Marlowe (Elliott Gould, in an unforgettable performance), who ferrets out a killer in the City of Angels circa 1974. Now, Marlowe is a wisecracking cynic who deals with coke-addled, sun-worshipping suspects and nudist neighbors. Funny, suspenseful and engaging, the film features an early, unbilled appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

I guess i really didn't know what i was getting myself into when i started this movie, and i guess i don't really know that much about crime noir in general. I just knew i liked robert altman, and i obviously love bad asses, and that's definitely what Marlowe is. His monologues are amazing, all the guy wants to do is get his cat some food, and smoke cigarettes constantly but nothing goes his way. Kind of like if lebowski was a P.I.

8/10
the wire season 5
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The media's impact on Baltimore is addressed and previous seasons' story lines coalesce in this gritty fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed, award-winning cop series centered on the work of Det. McNulty (Dominic West), Lt. Daniels (Lance Reddick) and Det. Moreland (Wendell Pierce). "Wire" creator David Simon's perception of journalistic integrity is evident, as these episodes are inspired by his years working at The Baltimore Sun.

show is still awesome. i hate t.v., this show never ever has one of those episodes that you feel like it is wasting your time avoiding the real plot line. I know you love the Seinfeld finale and and all, but the last episode of the wire is flawless. You cry, you get pumped you get pissed that's it's over. SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER how Omar goes is awful when it happens, but then when you think back on it, it's the most pure way for the most awesome dude to take one.

9/10

2012
a play i went to see about 2012, it had dancers that were not dancers, cartwheels that were not cartwheels, and a lot of name drops. had it's moments but over all not tarkus

tarkus

is totally tarkus

53/300

pineapple express

After witnessing an underworld murder involving a corrupt cop (Rosie Perez) and a drug kingpin (Gary Cole), straitlaced pothead Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) must go on the run with his dealer (James Franco, in a Golden Globe-nominated role) to escape the wrath of the vengeance-minded criminals. Acclaimed indie auteur David Gordon Green directs the stoner road comedy, penned by Rogen and his Superbad co-writer, Evan Goldberg.

i watched this really late at night, but pretty awesome if you can think weed is funny. Just realized that this was directed by the same guy that did "George Washington" and "Snow Angels" More entertaining than the usual rogen/apatow formula

6/10
synecdoche new york


After his painter wife (Catherine Keener) leaves him and takes their daughter to Berlin, theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman) stages a new autobiographical play in a massive warehouse amid a life-size replica of Manhattan. Meanwhile, Caden must contend with the many women in his life -- including a box-office worker, an actress and a shrink -- in this beguiling directorial debut (winner of a Best First Feature Independent Spirit Award) by ace screenwriter Charlie Kaufman.

Charlie Kaufman wrote adaptation, probably my favorite movie (if i have to pick one) so i had really high hopes for this. When watching it i kind of lost myself and had a hard time following it. Lots of movies inside movies inside movies and actors playing actors playing actors and all that. After watching it all and kind of thinking about it for a while i decided whatever i had just seen was really pretty. I guess the only thing that it suffered from was maybe too much Kaufman. His other movies benefited from having another director to perhaps not let it get too out of hand, but maybe it's a strong point. Only more watching will tell

7/10
the fall


see below
still awesome

9/10

charlie bartlett

This comedy follows the exploits of Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin), a miserable high school student who finds a novel way to fit in with his classmates: by pretending to be the school psychiatrist, dispensing advice and the occasional prescription medicine. Charlie's sympathetic ear and ready access to drugs make him popular with the students, but his activities soon attract the unwelcome attention of the school principal (Robert Downey Jr.).

tries a little too hard for it's own good. The girl is a babe and it has it's moments, but save yourself some trouble and just watch igby goes down again

5/10

sex drive


see below
still amazing

9/10

north by northwest

What if everyone around you was suddenly convinced you were a spy? This classic from master director Alfred Hitchcock stars Cary Grant as an advertising executive who looks a little too much like someone else and is forced to go on the lam (helped along by Eva Marie Saint). Hitchcock's sure-handed comic drama pits Grant against a crop duster and lands him in a fight for his life on Mount Rushmore. That's a cliffhanger if ever there was one!

while i understand the "influential filmaker" part, i don't know if hitchcock is for me. I think my favorite part was the opening credits (pictured above) and besides that the remaster is pretty good and full of awesome colors and clothing and over acting by cary grant.

6/10

wendy and lucy

With earnest hopes for a fresh start, Wendy Carroll (Michelle Williams) sets her sights on a high-paying job at an Alaska cannery. But her journey takes a heartbreaking detour when her beloved dog, Lucy, goes missing and her car decides to conk out in Oregon. There was a time when Wendy had nothing to lose, but now she could lose everything. Kelly Reichardt directs this nuanced drama that was nominated for a Best Feature Independent Spirit Award.

painfully slow, and about painfully mundane parts of life. Michelle Williams acting is strong and believeable but the script is this movies downfall. It's pretty much about problems we have all had but delt with in a much better fashion.

6/10
crimes and misdemeanors

Respected ophthalmologist Judah (Martin Landau) faces an ugly dilemma when his mistress (Anjelica Huston) threatens to expose their affair. Meanwhile, married filmmaker Cliff (Woody Allen) falls for a TV producer while shooting a documentary about an arrogant comedian (Alan Alda). Allen's masterful meditation on truth and responsibility, by turns funny and harrowing, ranks among the finest of the director's work.

a very successful mix of woody allen's humor with some really serious delimas.......i don't really know what else can be said?

7/10

40/300

Sex Drive
Determined to lose his virginity, 18-year-old Ian (Josh Zuckerman) grabs two pals (Clark Duke and Amanda Crew) and drives from Chicago to Knoxville, Tenn., to meet Danielle (Katrina Bowden), the girl of his dreams … or at least that's what she seems like on Facebook. Sweetening the deal is the fact that she's offered to go "all the way," as long as he can make it all the way to see her, of course. Seth Green and James Marsden co-star.

went into this expecting nothing, came out with one of the best trashy teen comedies since grandmas boy. Tell judd apatow to get outta town. What cute goth girl wants to go on a road trip to Knoxville with me where we realize that we have been in love with each other the whole time? Also best extended/unrated version due to the excessive gross strippers super imposed over the movie

8/10

Woman Under the Influence

One of John Cassavetes' best films isn't about alcoholism, as the title suggests, but rather mental illness's debilitating effect on a working-class family. Shot largely with available light and a handheld camera in long, seemingly improvised takes, the style can be disruptive but is worth the effort. Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk deliver astonishing performances.

My first Cassavetes film, and so far i don't really get it. Lots of lighting inconsistancies and really really long uncomfortable shots. I think i want to see more of his movies but if this is his "best" i don't really know what to expect. It also gave me a lot of the same feelings that Raging Bull did. I can appreciate the very solid acting, but i can't really handle watching men beating up their wives exspecially in this case when she cleary has no idea what is going on.

6/10

Halloween (2k8)

Directed by Rob Zombie, this reimagining of the original Halloween horror flick finds Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) erroneously released from the mental institution where he's been committed since he was 10 years old. Immediately returning to Haddonfield, Myers looks for his little sister, Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) -- and has no qualms about killing anyone who crosses his path. Malcolm McDowell co-stars as Dr. Sam Loomis.

another hard one to watch. Rob Zombie is definitly a trash ball, but i guess that's what this movie has always been all about. Every one that i talked to was pissed about the part about the childhood of Michael Myers, where i found this fairly interesting. Also the first time i have ever seen characters who play highschool students show so much boob.

6/10

The Wire Season 4 (4 disc)

Examining each link in the drug "food chain," this innovative HBO drama set in the thick of inner-city Baltimore includes everyone from junkies and dealers to cops and politicians. While the third season focused on the investigation of drug kingpin Avon Barksdale (Wood Harris), the show expands to tackle the urban education system's role in fueling the proliferation of drugs. Among the ensemble cast are Dominic West and Frankie Faison.

For the most part my least favorite of the seasons due to it being a little unreasonable in the fact that a group of kids running the drug trade. However this has it's benefits in that it's easy to become a fan of an adorable 15 year old gangster who has killed like 30 people without any remorse. I also am a little bored with politics so that part of the season is pretty slow. Omar is still around and as much of a hard ass as ever.

8/10

32/300