December 2010
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Film Journal #73 - Guillermo Del Toro's "Cronos"...
An impressive directorial debut that blends Hammer horror and family drama. Another beautiful release from Criterion.
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Film Journal #72 - Noah Baumbach's "Greenberg"...
“The Graduate” for 40-year-olds.”
- Sean Marney
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Film Journal #71 - Federico Fellini's "8½" (1963)
I doubt there is anything I can say about this movie that hasn’t already been said. Magnificent. A wonderful DVD from Criterion is definitely worth the money for its beautiful transfer, informative commentary and fascinating interviews.
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Film Journal #70 - David O. Russell's "The...
Christian Bale is incredible in nothing short of a career defining performance. The film is heavily influenced by Martin Scorsese in all the best ways. Kudos to O. Russell and his stellar cast and crew.
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Film Journal #69 - Tom Hooper's "The King's...
An actor’s film. Features great performances and clever dialogue. Contains many beautiful compositions by cinematographer Danny Cohen and production designer Eve Stewart.
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Film Journal #68 - Frank Capra's "It's A Wonderful...
A beautiful film and one of my all time favorites. One day I’ll hopefully make a film that is at least half as emotionally compelling as this one. Capra and Stewart don’t get enough credit. I look a lot like Stewart does in this picture every time I watch this movie.
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Film Journal #67 - Joel & Ethan Coen's "True Grit"...
A solid Western in the style of old John Ford classics. Great performances all around. Features the witty dialogue and unique humor I’ve come to expect from the Coen’s.
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“Film is incredibly democratic and accessible, it’s probably the best option if...”
– Banksy
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WatchA video project shot and cut by Gerry Maravilla. Song is ‘Cherry Blossom Girl’ by Air from their 2004 record “Talkie Walkie.” Canon T2i. Final Cut Pro.
FULL SCREEN IT!
The Untitled Pr0ject
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Film Journal #66 - Orson Welles' "F for Fake"...
I miss you Orson Welles. This essay style film has some truly wonderful editing.
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Film Journal #65 - Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met...
Not bad as far as romantic comedies go. I had forgotten that Billy Crystal use to be funny.
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Film Journal #64 - Joseph Kosinski's "Tron:...
A triumph of design, style and original music, but seriously lacking in character, emotion and conceptual depth.
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Film Journal #63 - Steven Lisberger's "Tron"...
A triumph of concept, design and style, but lacking in character and emotion.
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Top 10 Albums of 2010
Everyone loves lists! Here are my ten favorite albums of 2010:
Warpaint - The Fool
The Black Keys - Brothers
Mike Patton - Mondo Cane
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
El Guincho - Pop Negro
Laura Viers - July Flame
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - “The Social Network” Soundtrack
Autolux - Transit Transit
Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Best Coast - Crazy For You
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Film Journal #62 - Monte Hellman's "Two-Lane...
Richard Linklater calls the film, “the purest American road movie ever made.” I’m inclined to agree. They don’t make movies like this anymore. This is the truest I have ever seen the cross country road trip portrayed on film. One of my all time favorites.
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Film Journal #61 - Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan"...
Believe the hype. A taut thriller from a filmmaker who just keeps getting better and better. Just hand Ms. Portman her golden statue now.
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Film Journal #60 - Paul Thomas Anderson's...
The only romantic comedy I’ve ever loved. Just a marvel on every level.
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Film Journal #59 - Jacques Audiard's "A Prophet"...
Epic. A French crime film worthy of comparison to “The Godfather” or “Goodfellas.”
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Film Journal #58 - Michael Powell's "Peeping Tom"...
There’s an inherent voyeurism in cinema. This film is all about that and it is incredible. Scopophilia is the $500 word here. Read Mulvey’s essay on it, she’s a smart woman.
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Film Journal #57 - Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A...
Movies like this make me think, “Why do I even fucking try?” This film honestly changed my life and I can unapologetically say I think it’s the greatest piece of cinema ever created.