In this unrepentant look at the life of junkies, a quartet of addicts robs pharmacies to fuel their habits. Ringleader Bob Hughes (Matt Dillon), along with his wife (Kelly Lynch) and underlings Rick (James Le Gros) and Nadine (Heather Graham), takes the show on the road after things get too hot at home. When Nadine goes toes up from an overdose, Bob swears off drugs and tries to rebuild his life -- minus his wife, who's determined to stay hooked.
I did not realize that this movie was gus van sant when i watched it, i also did not think it was going to be so good. Drug movie, on the doorstep of the 90s, lots of great lines, as well as your typical drug movie banter. Has a special guest appearance by hunter s. tompson that I felt was sort of just in there to prove they could get him in a movie, but interesting if you are into him.
7/10
american teen
Five high school seniors in Warsaw, Ind., are the focus of this documentary from filmmaker Nanette Burstein. The film follows their struggles in and out of classrooms, their friendships, romantic relationships and the tough decisions they face. A compelling glimpse into the problems and issues teenagers confront daily, this cinema vérité film is chock full of the drama and emotion that accompany the adolescent experience.
Sort of not entertaining as a documentary, but i think it was meant to be watched by current high school students. At the same time it was sort of painful to see some of the ridiculous things you probably thought up when you were in high school. It's amazing how much ideals change after 7 short years.
6/10
serenity
Picking up where his cult show "Firefly" left off, writer-director Joss Whedon's tale of galactic unrest follows Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), captain of the transport ship Serenity, and his scrappy but loyal crew. When the ship picks up two new passengers- fugitives from the powerful coalition ruling the universe- "Mal" and his mates find themselves at the center of a cosmic conflict, pursued by military forces and space-roaming savages.
Another movie that i went into with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. A low budget sci fi with almost a feel of the old star wars movies, plus some extra girl empowerment nerd trash from ol' buddy joss to boring things up a bit.
7/10
jackass 2.5
Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and the entire Jackass crew return with even more inappropriate and reckless stunts, pranks and mischief in this film that combines extra scenes from Jackass 2 with behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews. Confronting dangerous animals such as alligators and snakes, fighting one another, and embarrassing Bam's dad are just a few of the crazy high jinks in store.
Im a sucker for watching people getting hurt, exspecially if it's self inflicted. This is just some bonus footage from the filming of Jackass 2 with some stuff that just didn't fit the movie or didn't really work, plus with interesting explinations from cast.
7/10
mister lonely
I think you either love or hate Harmony Korine, and I am more on the love side. A pretty bizzare and nonsensical movie, but filled with some of the most beautiful and strange moments you can put on your television. Some standouts: Michael Jackson on a mini motorcycle with a flying monkey toy on a kite string, nuns skydiving without parachutes and trusting in faith in god alone, the pope being given a bath by buckwheat............and so much more
8/10
bananas
Neurotic nebbish Fielding Mellish (Woody Allen) follows his dream girl (Louise Lasser) to the fictitious Latin American nation of San Marcos, where he unintentionally becomes a freedom fighter for a revolutionary leader. But shortly after taking the reins of power, the new strongman goes -- you guessed it -- bananas, leaving Fielding in command to bargain with the United States. Watch for Sylvester Stallone in a microscopic role.
Definitly the most "zaney" of the woody allen movies i have seen so far, and probably my least favorite. Still pretty standout amung the slapstick genre, but maybe it just didn't age well considering it was a castro parody?
6/10
Dead Space: Downfall
A feature-length prequel to the Electronic Arts' video game, this animated sci-fi horror adventure follows a group of space miners who uncover evidence of humankind's creators then unwittingly release a violent alien race from within a faraway planet. Now it's up to a special team of miners and space crew to stop the most ruthless, evil alien beings from wreaking havoc on the human race.
not much to say about this really. A video game animated movie that looks like sunday morning super hero cartoons but with lots and lots of gore.
5/10
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