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The Social Network (2010)
 "We lived in farms, then we lived in cities, and now we're gonna live on the internet!". After Fight Club Fincher here comes again with a fascinating film that I think may going to be regard in future as one of the most important films of this era. To some extent it actually defines the log-on & plug-in generation of this age. It's also a morality tale that drives by desire, marked by triumph and tainted by betrayal. What makes The Social Network specially so good is how wonderfully it scripted by Aaron Sorkin. He employs a very effective framing formula...the Zuckerberg lawsuit depositions, which introduce the various characters and lead into "flashbacks" of the events being discussed that helps to intensify the mystery behind the Zuckerberg character and what exactly transpired in his creation of this phenomenon, Facebook. The accuracy of portraying these real life characters into cinema won't bother you that much as you'll see some definitive works of interesting characterization here. Jesse Eisenberg was marvelous as Mark Zuckerberg with his fast-paced & nerdy attitude. Justin Timberlake pretty nicely played Sean Parker who suggested "Drop the 'the'. Just Facebook. It's cleaner", and also helps in maximizing the networking site. And Andrew Garfield who plays Eduardo becomes a mildly strong moral connect to the audience in a film where you pretty much do not know whose side to take until the end. It is interesting to consider that the actual content of facebook, with its virtual screen between who we are and how we want people to see us is arguably a result of the lead character who wants so desperately to connect yet somewhat has little instruction on how to do so in his real life. Overall, it's a remarkable, totally dialog driven drama cum thriller ride that you need to see before log in to 'Facebook' next time (Just kidding!:D). Anyway, highly recommended. >>: A The Last Exorcism (2010)  The idea of the story wasn't bad actually but the idea that ruined it was POV format. I couldn't able to find one single, decent creepy moment in this film for its too much shaky movements of the camera. >>: C
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Frozen River (2008). This bleak and tense drama is a testament of the great American dream as it circles the drain. The first scene is a powerfully slow, almost tedious pan that sets the emotional tone of this flick. This tale of the cultures clashing, in admirable low-rent style and amidst a harsh winter backdrop, takes the crumbs that life has to offer as if they are life-sustaining victuals because they are just that. Of course, there is always a shortcut over to the greener side, and this is where the film's plot comes to tempt warmth in its frozen landscape. The acting was sublime, with Melissa Leo giving the performance of a lifetime. She simply nails the love-driven desperation of a mother put to odds that must somehow rise up to provide. Courtney Hunt's directorial debut was smashing, with enough awards to smother the mantelpiece. The camera worked its magic such that the cold realities of life radiated out onto the viewer. Not a flick for those tending towards despondency, for those of stronger constitutions this might well be worth a go. Merci beaucoup.
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Glad you enjoyed it man!
You might have better luck finding Turkey Shoot under it's alias Escape 2000.
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Umbrella Entertainment have put a lot of them out and are about to release a third oz-ploitation boxset. My favourite of the bunch is Stone. Which has a really good R1 release from Severin.
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 Gotta love those grainy VHS prints! I am sure the DVD transfer looks much better but this gives these 80s films a real nostalgic feel. Sad thing is, my copy is scratched for the last 15-odd minutes, so its time I put it back from where it came. A very underrated film which deserves much more attention, IMO. Bronson is great and supported well by a great supporting cast. Supposedly based on a true story in Canada. Some of the cinematography shots really blow you away! If you haven't seen this one yet, be keen to check it out if you can. I ll be hunting down its DVD for sure.
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Death Hunt is killer especially since it has Action Jackson himself in it :D
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