Cavite-2006
This indie thriller has some good points, but some big bad points too. First of all just to much POV camera action. Also, it is SO hard to believe that you just can't get into it so much. It is good for the tension it creates as a young man goes home to the Philippines and because a pawn in a terror plot. 2.5 of 5 stars.
The Lost City-2005
Some will say that this movie is too sentimental. But there is heart to it and you can see it is a labor of love for Andy Garcia. A tale of Havana before Castro, Garcia show no partiality to the Bautista regime the proceeded Castro, except maybe that they allowed more beauty. It is a film that I very much liked, because it had so much heart. 4.5 stars of 5.
The Secret of Kells- 2009
An animated film of mythic Ireland, the movie is magical and mysterious. The faeries do inhabit the land as orthodoxy tries to change how people live. The animation is equally magical. It was nominated for best animated feature and did not win the Oscar...but it came close in my mind. 4 of 5 stars.
Yentl- 1983
Barbra's labor of love here, a film she spent years trying to make. She stars in and directs this musical film about a young woman who so much wants to learn of god, she defies all convention and acts as a man to learn the Talmud. It is a very moving story and sometimes very funny, as Barbra can be. 4 of 5 stars.
The Irish Tenors- 2000
This concert that was originally on PBS has two concerts from the Irish Tenors. I enjoyed the first much more than the second. The beautifully sung Irish songs and ballads are touching, and the feeling that the tenors imbue in each selection is very moving. 4 of 5 stars.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
TV Season- Update
This season sucks for new shows. I dropped No Ordinary Family, it was very ordinary. Only tow new shoes made it to my list, the ass kicking shows, Hawaii Five 0, and Nikita.
Everything else has been BORING and bad.
Of my old shoes...Chuck should be done this season and Parenthood may not make it through the season.
Still enjoying Modern Family and Cougar Town, and also Community. 30 Rock has improved over last season. Any of those "old shows" I would still miss. Fringe has also been quite good this season.
But overall, the season blows on network.
Mad Men finished its fourth season, and it is still just mind blowing. The enigma that is Don Draper continues to impress, and John Hamm is great in the role. As usual, an impressive season, and the show will be missed...A LOT!
Everything else has been BORING and bad.
Of my old shoes...Chuck should be done this season and Parenthood may not make it through the season.
Still enjoying Modern Family and Cougar Town, and also Community. 30 Rock has improved over last season. Any of those "old shows" I would still miss. Fringe has also been quite good this season.
But overall, the season blows on network.
Mad Men finished its fourth season, and it is still just mind blowing. The enigma that is Don Draper continues to impress, and John Hamm is great in the role. As usual, an impressive season, and the show will be missed...A LOT!
More Mini Movie Reviews
Cirque de Freak: The Vampire's Assistant- 2009
Definitely a movie based on a tween book series. Not that it is all bad, actually somewhat interesting...but if they had been able to adult it up, it would have been much better. 3 of 5 stars.
Obsessed- 2009
Critics did not like this erotic thriller, but I liked it. Beyonce kicks some serious white slut ass as a wife whose husband is hit on by a Fatal Attraction type. She takes matters into her own hands eventually. Ali Larter is great as the conniving slut, and it is a fun, escapist movie. 4 of 5.
American Gun- 2002
This movie is a thoughtful piece on the life of a gun, who were the owners, how it travelled. the ultimate destination remains a surprise to the end, though you think you know. James Coburn is very good in one of his last roles. 4 out of 5 stars.
Amistad- 1997
Hard to believe I had never seen this Steven Spielberg directed historical saga. The journey of the shit, The Amistad, a slaver, is disputed all the way to the Supreme Court, with ex-president John Quincey Adams arguing the case. Great cast with Anthony Hopkins as Adams, and Morgan Freeman in a great role as an ex-slave. Not as good as Schindler's List, but very good. 5 of 5 stars.
The Secret in Their Eyes-2010
The winner of best foreign film these past Oscars, this is a fantastic Argentinian movie. Part detective story, a few parts love story, with a bit of film noir thrown in, it is really a enjoyable piece of film viewing. The two leads are perfect, and the ending is a bit unexpected, but almost inevitable. Really really good movie. Highly recommended! 5 of 5.
Definitely a movie based on a tween book series. Not that it is all bad, actually somewhat interesting...but if they had been able to adult it up, it would have been much better. 3 of 5 stars.
Obsessed- 2009
Critics did not like this erotic thriller, but I liked it. Beyonce kicks some serious white slut ass as a wife whose husband is hit on by a Fatal Attraction type. She takes matters into her own hands eventually. Ali Larter is great as the conniving slut, and it is a fun, escapist movie. 4 of 5.
American Gun- 2002
This movie is a thoughtful piece on the life of a gun, who were the owners, how it travelled. the ultimate destination remains a surprise to the end, though you think you know. James Coburn is very good in one of his last roles. 4 out of 5 stars.
Amistad- 1997
Hard to believe I had never seen this Steven Spielberg directed historical saga. The journey of the shit, The Amistad, a slaver, is disputed all the way to the Supreme Court, with ex-president John Quincey Adams arguing the case. Great cast with Anthony Hopkins as Adams, and Morgan Freeman in a great role as an ex-slave. Not as good as Schindler's List, but very good. 5 of 5 stars.
The Secret in Their Eyes-2010
The winner of best foreign film these past Oscars, this is a fantastic Argentinian movie. Part detective story, a few parts love story, with a bit of film noir thrown in, it is really a enjoyable piece of film viewing. The two leads are perfect, and the ending is a bit unexpected, but almost inevitable. Really really good movie. Highly recommended! 5 of 5.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
5 Mini Movie Reviews
So close to being caught up!
2012- 2009
This movie reminded me of those old disaster movies of the week that used to be around--The Towering Inferno, the Posieden Adventure, Airport. this was ALL those old movies rolled into one! LOL! And it weasn't bad, but for spending so damn much money making it, it wasn't good either. Still, a somewhat fun distraction. 3.5 out of 5.
Passengers- 2008
A like Anne Hathaway quite a bit, but even she can't save this movie...she saves it from being a total stinker though. The plot is something along the lines of "I see dead people," and is apparent early on, andjust plods the rest of the way, trying to convince you it is clever. 2.5 of 5, and that is because of Hathaway.
Drag Me to Hell- 2009
A friend of mine loves horror movies and thinks this is a great B movie. It is a B movie, but I was not as enamored of it. While at time suspenseful, it also was at times pretty dumb. 3 of 5.
Savior- 1998
This movie starts off a bit slow, but pays off big time as it gets rolling. Dennis Quaid stars as a military liason who loses his wife and kid in a terrorist bombing and joins the French Foreign Legion. He starts regaining his ideals and humanity when he saves a pregnant Serbian woman from being killed. Their journey together is moving and dangerous. 4 of 5.
Seraphine- 2008
I can't recommend this fabulous movie enough. The true story of an artist who spent most of her life as a working drudge, cleaning lady, washing woman etc., while finding time to still make her own paints, and then do spectacular work. The movie grows and grows on you, and it is really quite special. 5 of 5 for this French film.
2012- 2009
This movie reminded me of those old disaster movies of the week that used to be around--The Towering Inferno, the Posieden Adventure, Airport. this was ALL those old movies rolled into one! LOL! And it weasn't bad, but for spending so damn much money making it, it wasn't good either. Still, a somewhat fun distraction. 3.5 out of 5.
Passengers- 2008
A like Anne Hathaway quite a bit, but even she can't save this movie...she saves it from being a total stinker though. The plot is something along the lines of "I see dead people," and is apparent early on, andjust plods the rest of the way, trying to convince you it is clever. 2.5 of 5, and that is because of Hathaway.
Drag Me to Hell- 2009
A friend of mine loves horror movies and thinks this is a great B movie. It is a B movie, but I was not as enamored of it. While at time suspenseful, it also was at times pretty dumb. 3 of 5.
Savior- 1998
This movie starts off a bit slow, but pays off big time as it gets rolling. Dennis Quaid stars as a military liason who loses his wife and kid in a terrorist bombing and joins the French Foreign Legion. He starts regaining his ideals and humanity when he saves a pregnant Serbian woman from being killed. Their journey together is moving and dangerous. 4 of 5.
Seraphine- 2008
I can't recommend this fabulous movie enough. The true story of an artist who spent most of her life as a working drudge, cleaning lady, washing woman etc., while finding time to still make her own paints, and then do spectacular work. The movie grows and grows on you, and it is really quite special. 5 of 5 for this French film.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
More Minis
Beyond Rangoon- 1994
Despite Patricia Arquette's acting being a bit stilted, this was still a good movie because of the subject matter. Arquette plays an American woman caught in Burma during a political crackdown on protests, a Burma that has no free press and no way to tell the story of the brutality of the regime. Her escape to Thailand along with many Burmese in fear of their lives is harrowing and compelling. 4 of 5 stars.
Ajami- 2009
This nominee for best foreign film is quite good. Telling a few stories of the lives of Palestinians, and the confusing arragnements they must make to try to live a normal life---arrangements with family heads, tribal leaders, other clans, neighborhood gangs and the overriding presence of Israel, the story can be confusing. But that goes hand in hand with the confusion many of the characters feel. 4 of 5 stars.
Last Holiday-2006
It is not a great film, but very humorous, and I tell you, Queen Latifah has old movie star charm. She can bring it! It shines from her. She makes this film better than pedestrian. 4 out of 5 stars.
Underworld: Evolution- 2006
This is a terrible film...how Kate Beckinsale got caught in this dog, I don't know. The acting? Bad. The lines? Bad. the plot? Terrible. The special effects? Laughable. 1 star out of 5...and barely that.
Firewall- 2006
Ehhhh...very so-so. Really, Harrison Ford has to give up the action hero gig. It is just becoming ludicrous. The story was barely passable, but the acting was OK. Skip it unless you have run out of other options. 3 of 5.
Despite Patricia Arquette's acting being a bit stilted, this was still a good movie because of the subject matter. Arquette plays an American woman caught in Burma during a political crackdown on protests, a Burma that has no free press and no way to tell the story of the brutality of the regime. Her escape to Thailand along with many Burmese in fear of their lives is harrowing and compelling. 4 of 5 stars.
Ajami- 2009
This nominee for best foreign film is quite good. Telling a few stories of the lives of Palestinians, and the confusing arragnements they must make to try to live a normal life---arrangements with family heads, tribal leaders, other clans, neighborhood gangs and the overriding presence of Israel, the story can be confusing. But that goes hand in hand with the confusion many of the characters feel. 4 of 5 stars.
Last Holiday-2006
It is not a great film, but very humorous, and I tell you, Queen Latifah has old movie star charm. She can bring it! It shines from her. She makes this film better than pedestrian. 4 out of 5 stars.
Underworld: Evolution- 2006
This is a terrible film...how Kate Beckinsale got caught in this dog, I don't know. The acting? Bad. The lines? Bad. the plot? Terrible. The special effects? Laughable. 1 star out of 5...and barely that.
Firewall- 2006
Ehhhh...very so-so. Really, Harrison Ford has to give up the action hero gig. It is just becoming ludicrous. The story was barely passable, but the acting was OK. Skip it unless you have run out of other options. 3 of 5.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Movies- More Mini Reviews
Catching Up---
A Prophet- 2009
A Prophet is a good movie, nominated for best foreign film at the Oscars, but it took me awhile to get into it and figure out who everyone was. After that it caught on. But patience is needed. 4 of 5
The African Queen- 1951
A film by the legendary John Huston, this movie, a classic remains such in its BluRay release. Bogie is in a great role here, and Hepburn is the symbol for strong women before the age of women's lib. The film is a classic for a good reason, it is just great! I has seen parts of the film before, seeing the whole thing, just not at once. It was great seeing it all as one piece. 5 of 5 easily.
Night of the Iguana- 1964
Another just terrific John Huston film. Starring Richard Burton and Ava Gardner and set on a peninsula off Puerto Vallarta, this film is funny, and the acting is stellar. Burton is a defrocked minister leading a religious tour group in Mexico. As he comes to the end of his line he pulls the bus into an inn run by an old friend, Gardner. And the fireworks begin! 5 of 5, again, easily!
Winter Passing- 2006
This is an odd film, where everything does not quite work, but what does work, works really well. A daughter comes home to her hermit-like author father (can you say JD Salinger) trying to get his hidden works published for some quick cash. But he has some other agendas in mind, and new friends who now occupy his house. Strange but pretty good 3.5 of of 5.
Prime-2005
This film was marketed as more of a comedy, but it turns pretty damn serious and so it is unexpected. It is good, but not great. As usual Meryl is great, but the plot, of a shrink whose patient starts going out with her son, is not strong. Uma is Uma!!! 3.5 out of 5.
A Prophet- 2009
A Prophet is a good movie, nominated for best foreign film at the Oscars, but it took me awhile to get into it and figure out who everyone was. After that it caught on. But patience is needed. 4 of 5
The African Queen- 1951
A film by the legendary John Huston, this movie, a classic remains such in its BluRay release. Bogie is in a great role here, and Hepburn is the symbol for strong women before the age of women's lib. The film is a classic for a good reason, it is just great! I has seen parts of the film before, seeing the whole thing, just not at once. It was great seeing it all as one piece. 5 of 5 easily.
Night of the Iguana- 1964
Another just terrific John Huston film. Starring Richard Burton and Ava Gardner and set on a peninsula off Puerto Vallarta, this film is funny, and the acting is stellar. Burton is a defrocked minister leading a religious tour group in Mexico. As he comes to the end of his line he pulls the bus into an inn run by an old friend, Gardner. And the fireworks begin! 5 of 5, again, easily!
Winter Passing- 2006
This is an odd film, where everything does not quite work, but what does work, works really well. A daughter comes home to her hermit-like author father (can you say JD Salinger) trying to get his hidden works published for some quick cash. But he has some other agendas in mind, and new friends who now occupy his house. Strange but pretty good 3.5 of of 5.
Prime-2005
This film was marketed as more of a comedy, but it turns pretty damn serious and so it is unexpected. It is good, but not great. As usual Meryl is great, but the plot, of a shrink whose patient starts going out with her son, is not strong. Uma is Uma!!! 3.5 out of 5.
Movies- More Mini Reviews
It's Complicated- 2009
While there are many things I liked about It's Complicated, I did not like that the characters had no insight into themselves, or each other. I did like that it showed somewhat older people with passion! That is refreshing from the young and perfect in much of Hollywood. And it was funny. But I could not help thinking, "C'mon, how is she falling for that?!?!" 4 of 5 stars.
The Producers- 2005
Felt a little too much like the play at some points, meaning that in screen it was a bit stilted. BUT, the stars are fabulous, who woulda know Matthew Broderick was quite such a song and dance man. And UMA! Va va VOOOOOM! Despite the play like tendencies, still a fun evening watching this musical. 4 of 5.
The Merchant of Venice- 2004
Al Pacino as Shylock?? Whoever came up with that casting should be knighted. He was a PERFECT Shylock! And he plays the role with his heart. This movie was a great take on the Bard's classic play, and I ended up feeling like Shylock was the hero, and the others were assho*&s. 4 of 5 stars.
The Invention of Lying- 2009
I think Ricky Gervais is just out and out funny. And this movie, which he also directed, is a great vehicle for him. Set in a world where there are no untruths, everybody says what they are thinking, you realize how nice filters are. Some great lines, including Jennifer Garner, as she answers the door for their date, as she chides him for being early. She says, "I was just masturbating." His response, "That makes me think of your vagina." I was rolling! Me too Ricky! LMAO! 4.5 of 5 stars.
The Informant!- 2009
This movie was just lame. Matt Damon played it as well as he could, but the whole plot was just uninteresting. I could barely keep watching it. 1.5 out of 5.
While there are many things I liked about It's Complicated, I did not like that the characters had no insight into themselves, or each other. I did like that it showed somewhat older people with passion! That is refreshing from the young and perfect in much of Hollywood. And it was funny. But I could not help thinking, "C'mon, how is she falling for that?!?!" 4 of 5 stars.
The Producers- 2005
Felt a little too much like the play at some points, meaning that in screen it was a bit stilted. BUT, the stars are fabulous, who woulda know Matthew Broderick was quite such a song and dance man. And UMA! Va va VOOOOOM! Despite the play like tendencies, still a fun evening watching this musical. 4 of 5.
The Merchant of Venice- 2004
Al Pacino as Shylock?? Whoever came up with that casting should be knighted. He was a PERFECT Shylock! And he plays the role with his heart. This movie was a great take on the Bard's classic play, and I ended up feeling like Shylock was the hero, and the others were assho*&s. 4 of 5 stars.
The Invention of Lying- 2009
I think Ricky Gervais is just out and out funny. And this movie, which he also directed, is a great vehicle for him. Set in a world where there are no untruths, everybody says what they are thinking, you realize how nice filters are. Some great lines, including Jennifer Garner, as she answers the door for their date, as she chides him for being early. She says, "I was just masturbating." His response, "That makes me think of your vagina." I was rolling! Me too Ricky! LMAO! 4.5 of 5 stars.
The Informant!- 2009
This movie was just lame. Matt Damon played it as well as he could, but the whole plot was just uninteresting. I could barely keep watching it. 1.5 out of 5.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Movies- Minis
More minis---starting to catch up!
Che- 2008
I have heard it was a labor of love for Benicio del Toro, and Che needs to be because it is long, with the second half feeling longer than the first. The first are of his Cuban exploits, and the second, his acts in Bolivia trying to overthrow that government. While both are good, and make excellent companion pieces, if you only have time for one, take the first. 4 of 5 stars.
Cyber Wars- 2006
Unwatchable...terrible, could not watch the whole thing. 1 out of 5.
Pandorum- 2009
It is not a bad sci-fi/horror film, but it wasn't great either. Finding themselves the only ones around as they come out of suspended animation, two astronauts have to discover how their ship has been taken over by aliens. 3 out of 5.
The White Countess- 2005
There are a lot of faults you can find with The White Countess, but if you just let it sweep you along, it works. The acting of the late Natasha Richardson and Ralph Fiennes help this film get through some bad plotting. A historical, romantic saga that gets to the heart. 4 out of 5.
Date Night- 2010
You know the pairing of Steve Carrell and Tina Fey could either be very good, or turn very bad. Luckily it turned very good in this very funny, and surprisingly endearing comedy. As a married couple who are trying to make time for each other, the movie lets both shine in their own peculiar way. 5 out of 5 stars.
Che- 2008
I have heard it was a labor of love for Benicio del Toro, and Che needs to be because it is long, with the second half feeling longer than the first. The first are of his Cuban exploits, and the second, his acts in Bolivia trying to overthrow that government. While both are good, and make excellent companion pieces, if you only have time for one, take the first. 4 of 5 stars.
Cyber Wars- 2006
Unwatchable...terrible, could not watch the whole thing. 1 out of 5.
Pandorum- 2009
It is not a bad sci-fi/horror film, but it wasn't great either. Finding themselves the only ones around as they come out of suspended animation, two astronauts have to discover how their ship has been taken over by aliens. 3 out of 5.
The White Countess- 2005
There are a lot of faults you can find with The White Countess, but if you just let it sweep you along, it works. The acting of the late Natasha Richardson and Ralph Fiennes help this film get through some bad plotting. A historical, romantic saga that gets to the heart. 4 out of 5.
Date Night- 2010
You know the pairing of Steve Carrell and Tina Fey could either be very good, or turn very bad. Luckily it turned very good in this very funny, and surprisingly endearing comedy. As a married couple who are trying to make time for each other, the movie lets both shine in their own peculiar way. 5 out of 5 stars.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Movies- Minis
Amelia- 2009
A biopic of Amelia Earhart, the movie is pretty tepid. I think Hilary Swank is pretty good, but the script left a lot to be desired, including some fire...all in all it plays it too safe, unlike Earhart herself. 3 of 5 stars.
Chloe-2009
An erotic thriller, this one was pretty good and pretty steamy (and I mean that in a good way!). Julianne Moore thinks her hubby (Liam Neeson) is cheating so hires a call girl to "test" him and his loyalty to their marriage. What ensues is deceit, but where those lies originate is the question. 4 of 5.
Little Fish- 2006
I love Kate Blanchett, and she of course was good in her role as an ex-junkie trying to turn her life around. But the rest of the acting fell way behind, and the script itself could not keep up with the star. 3 out of 5.
A Single Man- 2009
The movie received several, well-deserved Oscar nominations. Colin Firth is his best here, and Julianne Moore is top of the line too. Firth is a man dejected by the death of his lover, and though he puts on a good outward appearance, he is dying inside. Touching and very moving, the film is not dreary, and sometimes very funny. 4 of 5.
Nixon- 1995
Another Oliver Stone mega-size film of a politician. But Nixon has always been an intrigue and a cypher...balancing between brilliance and abject darkness. And while Anthony Hopkins does not imitate Nixon, somehow he captures so much of that essence that it is scary. Brilliant delving into the mind of a paranoid man. It is the stuff of literature, the fatal flaw that does in a powerful man. 5 of 5.
Spread- 2009
This Ashton Kutcher starring vehicle turned out to be pretty good. Erotic, he plays a man who uses his sexuality with women to get a nice lifestyle...he has nothing if not for that. But what happens when that goes away. Anne Heche is also hot as the cougar who takes him in. STEAMY! 4 of 5
A biopic of Amelia Earhart, the movie is pretty tepid. I think Hilary Swank is pretty good, but the script left a lot to be desired, including some fire...all in all it plays it too safe, unlike Earhart herself. 3 of 5 stars.
Chloe-2009
An erotic thriller, this one was pretty good and pretty steamy (and I mean that in a good way!). Julianne Moore thinks her hubby (Liam Neeson) is cheating so hires a call girl to "test" him and his loyalty to their marriage. What ensues is deceit, but where those lies originate is the question. 4 of 5.
Little Fish- 2006
I love Kate Blanchett, and she of course was good in her role as an ex-junkie trying to turn her life around. But the rest of the acting fell way behind, and the script itself could not keep up with the star. 3 out of 5.
A Single Man- 2009
The movie received several, well-deserved Oscar nominations. Colin Firth is his best here, and Julianne Moore is top of the line too. Firth is a man dejected by the death of his lover, and though he puts on a good outward appearance, he is dying inside. Touching and very moving, the film is not dreary, and sometimes very funny. 4 of 5.
Nixon- 1995
Another Oliver Stone mega-size film of a politician. But Nixon has always been an intrigue and a cypher...balancing between brilliance and abject darkness. And while Anthony Hopkins does not imitate Nixon, somehow he captures so much of that essence that it is scary. Brilliant delving into the mind of a paranoid man. It is the stuff of literature, the fatal flaw that does in a powerful man. 5 of 5.
Spread- 2009
This Ashton Kutcher starring vehicle turned out to be pretty good. Erotic, he plays a man who uses his sexuality with women to get a nice lifestyle...he has nothing if not for that. But what happens when that goes away. Anne Heche is also hot as the cougar who takes him in. STEAMY! 4 of 5
Movies- More Mini Movie Reviews
The White Ribbon- 2009
A nominee for best foreign film, The White Ribbon is a film about power and fear. But sometimes it is too subtle for its own good, and needed to be a bit more forthcoming sooner in the movie. 4 of 5 stars.
Body of Lies- 2008
Really good cast, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, the movie feels like a "been there done that" sorta thing. Nothing really original here, and sometimes goes a bit far on the believability front. If you are going to be gritty, you have to have some basis in believability. 3 of 5.
Bee Season- 2005
What a dud! Richard Gere plays a total crap head father who does so much harm to his kids while thinking himself this loving, supportive man...it is just a bad movie over all, I got sick of him and it. 2 of 5.
JFK: Special Edition- 1991
I had never seen this movie from Oliver Stone and had wanted to. The special edition made it even longer, but it was worth the ride. While I don't know if I believe Stone's version of the events, I certainly do not believe the Mitchell Report either. A load of crap that they hoped all would buy. Kevin Costner is excellent in this intriguing and thoughtful film. 4 of 5 stars.
The Girlfriend Experience- 2009
Shot in about 2 weeks with a measly $2 million budget, this is an pretty good movie. Very explicit, starring real life porn star Sasha Grey (and she does an excellent job) as a high class call girl, it is an exploration of sex, love and how it is hard to keep the two apart always. 4 stars out of 5.
A nominee for best foreign film, The White Ribbon is a film about power and fear. But sometimes it is too subtle for its own good, and needed to be a bit more forthcoming sooner in the movie. 4 of 5 stars.
Body of Lies- 2008
Really good cast, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, the movie feels like a "been there done that" sorta thing. Nothing really original here, and sometimes goes a bit far on the believability front. If you are going to be gritty, you have to have some basis in believability. 3 of 5.
Bee Season- 2005
What a dud! Richard Gere plays a total crap head father who does so much harm to his kids while thinking himself this loving, supportive man...it is just a bad movie over all, I got sick of him and it. 2 of 5.
JFK: Special Edition- 1991
I had never seen this movie from Oliver Stone and had wanted to. The special edition made it even longer, but it was worth the ride. While I don't know if I believe Stone's version of the events, I certainly do not believe the Mitchell Report either. A load of crap that they hoped all would buy. Kevin Costner is excellent in this intriguing and thoughtful film. 4 of 5 stars.
The Girlfriend Experience- 2009
Shot in about 2 weeks with a measly $2 million budget, this is an pretty good movie. Very explicit, starring real life porn star Sasha Grey (and she does an excellent job) as a high class call girl, it is an exploration of sex, love and how it is hard to keep the two apart always. 4 stars out of 5.
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