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Old 06-23-2009, 01:36 PM
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The African Queen (1951)

An exhilerating motion picture whose sense of adventure, humor and life are ageless. Revisiting the movie, I was pleasantly surprised at how many shots had been vividly engraved in my memory and at how exciting it was to see them again in all their glory. What I hadn't remembered, however, was just how magnificent the chemistry between stars Bogart and Hepburn was; he has probably never been finer and she brings an indescribable charm to the film. Their magic is made evident by Huston's brave direction. The film was shot on location in Africa, and there is obviously an indefinate amount of luscious environment that could have blanketed the movie in blinding exoticness; instead, he chooses to keep us within the boat to absorb everything about the relationship inside, and the bright jungle and deep river remain only scenery. A classic entertainer and an enduring screen romance full of warmth and grace.
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Old 06-23-2009, 03:47 PM
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Synecdoche, New York (2008)

Did not enjoy this.

The script was very well written, the cast is great and Kaufman's direction certainly fit with the theme of the film...but that does not by any means make for an enjoyable film experience.

I don't think I've ever seen a movie this bleak or depressing - in all honesty I was more upset watching this than I was watching Requiem for a Dream. At least Requiem gives the viewer a chance to slip into naivety on occasion and make themselves believe things will turn out OK...Synecdoche provides no such luxury. From the opening frame through to the end credits, this film is a dreamlike attack on the senses: it assaults our very human nature and shows the inherent pointlessness in our lives. It leaves you feeling cold, empty and FAR too much like Cotard.

I wont deny for a second that this is a good movie: it's incredibly well put together and doubtlessly gets it's point across...but for that very reason, I honestly wish I hadn't watched it.
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The African Queen (1951)

An exhilerating motion picture whose sense of adventure, humor and life are ageless. Revisiting the movie, I was pleasantly surprised at how many shots had been vividly engraved in my memory and at how exciting it was to see them again in all their glory. What I hadn't remembered, however, was just how magnificent the chemistry between stars Bogart and Hepburn was; he has probably never been finer and she brings an indescribable charm to the film. Their magic is made evident by Huston's brave direction. The film was shot on location in Africa, and there is obviously an indefinate amount of luscious environment that could have blanketed the movie in blinding exoticness; instead, he chooses to keep us within the boat to absorb everything about the relationship inside, and the bright jungle and deep river remain only scenery. A classic entertainer and an enduring screen romance full of warmth and grace.
Amazing turn by Robert Morley as well, as he watches his life's work collapsing around him...
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Amazing turn by Robert Morley as well, as he watches his life's work collapsing around him...
Indeed.

Rumor has it there're finally plans for a region 1 DVD release. About damn time!
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:34 PM
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Rumor has it there're finally plans for a region 1 DVD release. About damn time!
Really?! Hope that pans out - I've always wanted to see this one, but it's tough to track down. Fingers crossed!
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Old 06-23-2009, 07:32 PM
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From what I hear, Paramount owns the rights and is planning to add it to its "Centenial Collection" in 2-disc format.

However, there aren't any internet confirmations by Paramount yet- this is the best I can give you: http://www.dvdtown.com/news/finally-...ca-oct-13/6679

It's sickening that they've held onto the rights for so long without giving thousands of begging fans what they've wanted; I wish they belonged to Warner or that Criterion could have snatched them and given the film the treatment it deserved long ago- it's truly one of the all-time greatest.
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Downloading Nancy (2009)



Sick of her life, housewife Nancy just wants it to be over and done with, but rather than kill herself, she hires a stranger from the Internet to do the job for her. But fate takes a strange turn when she meets her killer and the two bind in a relationship. Later, Nancy realizes that love and murder do not naturally go hand in hand.

The story concerns basically about [Nancy & her husband (Maria Bello & Rufus Sewell) & the hired killer] three people being unfulfilled, angry, perverse, and miserable. The cast tried their best to make something real out of the script but the director failed to 'download' the complex woman's life in a considerable way. A quite depressing & boring film.

>>: C-


Masters of Horror: Incident on and Off a Mountain Road (2005)

>>: C+
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Old 06-24-2009, 03:20 AM
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Old 06-24-2009, 05:28 AM
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Really enjoyed this one. Nice little mystery.
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Day of the Dead. This one was a fun watch. Decent zombie flicks never seem to go out of style. i do appreciate it when the zombies are capable of motion greater than that of a baby crawling on its hands and knees. Ashe.
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