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The Ghost Writer (5/5)
The courage of Mr. Polanski is front and center in this wonderfully paced and acted film. By courage I mean sticking with a title that is homophonous to a recent Nic Cage shitball ("Dude, you have to see The Ghost Writer", "Ghost Rider?", "no no no, Ghost WRITER!"), spending precious frames on Ewan's bike-riding, and killing off the leads willy-nilly. Respect.
Hard Candy (5/5)
The director of the latest Twilight soap opera cut his teeth on this film back in 2005. Disturbing, controversial, some of the most brilliant writing and acting I've ever seen. An adolescent Helen Page puts the pedal to the floor and doesn't let up until the credits roll. Wow.
The Book Of Eli (5/5)
New Mexico never looked so good. I went in knowing nothing of the plot, which really added to the fun and discovery. Probably the most enjoyable film I've seen so far this year.
Nacho Libre (5/5)
A perfectly spun comedy that had me laughing like a little boy. I imagine this will wear well with repeated viewings as Black's performance is nuanced genius--much how I felt with Colin Farrell's performance in In Bruges. The script tackles theology and calling, humility, pride, and hospitality... amongst the fantastic setting of Mexican semi-pro wrestling. The cast ...
Se7en (5/5)
My favorite Fincher film and something I seem to crave when the season turns to Fall. It is a perfect story addressing the struggle to fight against the dark verses escaping to apathy.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (5/5)
More Hughes on the brain here and so pleased at how this classic has aged. I vividly recall seeing this in the theater back in 4th grade and loving every minute of it (of course I've seen it twenty times since). Nowadays, I see the central arc of the story as Ferris hoping on behalf of his best friend Cameron; giving him a day of such joy and adventure that his fears ...
Hoosiers (5/5)
Possibly my favorite sports film and G-rated film. Gene Hackman is ace as the small-town coach who defies the odds by taking his class B high school to the Indiana State Championship. Based on a true story and filmed with class and care.
Les Misérables (5/5)
After the lament of Rob Roy this Liam Neeson picture was not high on my list until, of all people, my Little Brother got me this as a present. He has good taste, or his mom does. A perfect film, so perfect that I dare not say why it worked. It's like saying why you love Ok Computer, don't bother, just nod your head and move along like a good boy.
Two Lovers (5/5)
A seemingly simple love triangle that illuminates how we love and how we are loved: we idealize, we let others idealize, we lust, we discount loyalty, we act like fools. If familiarity breeds contempt I now see why my first viewing of this made me squirm--I saw the best and worst of myself in many of the characters' neurotic, passionate, confused, impulsive actions. ...
28 Weeks Later (5/5)
All apocalyptic films should be shot in London, on dirty film, with raging bloody zombies, helicopters chopping off heads, and a score by John Murphy. Loved it.