Best Picture Choice?
January 14th 2009 19:49
So I have given my choice for best picture, but what about yours? what film would you like to see win the best picture oscar?
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Best Film of The Year
January 11th 2009 07:37
I had a lot of opinions on what the best film of the year should be. At first I was thinking The Dark Knight (for obvious reasons), and then The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (for instilling that wonder that we as moviegoers have seem to have forgotten). And then I had my mind made up for Slumdog Millionaire. I was truly at a crossroads. But then, I went to the Cinema today, and I have realized, that if any film deserves Best Picture, it is Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino.
Yes... are you shocked? The film had explored human character and love, in a truly moving and tender way, unlike any other film that I have seen. As I watched the story of an aging man who is in the midst of loss, I saw a character reminiscent of Eastwood's character in Million Dollar Baby, except in an even more broken and bitter state. Clint tackles this role flawlessly, and is able to make the idea of a 78 year old action hero, sound plausible.
Deep down inside of this old, hardened character, is the soul of a compassionate human being who is looking for peace in a society that is far from peace. He demands respect from a society that is inexplicably irreverent, he is out of place, but still has value, just like his 1972 Gran Torino parked in the driveway.
I don't plan on spoiling this story, but as can be seen in the trailers, the antagonists in this film consist a local Hmong gang that terrorize a certain brother and sister who are next door neighbors to Walt Kowalski (Eastwood).
Here is the SPOILER WARNING
I couldn't help it, but I needed to describe a certain scene that seemed to be worthy of a best actor nomination for Eastwood.
There is a scene in which [SPOILER AHEAD READ NO FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT ME TO SPOIL THE MOVIE] a young girl is brutally raped and Walt is utterly outraged. Storming into his home, he flips over chairs and punches glass window cabinets with his bare hands, bloodying them in the process. This scene contains so much raw emotion, most of it carried by Eastwood. I must say that it was an amazing performance on his part.
The films cinematography is beautiful, with the high exposure of certain day scenes, as well as the desaturation of color in more serious scenes. And the Dialougue! Such gritty and realistic language is both disturbing and thought provoking at the same time. This is one great film and deserves a Nom, if not a win for Best Picture.
Yes... are you shocked? The film had explored human character and love, in a truly moving and tender way, unlike any other film that I have seen. As I watched the story of an aging man who is in the midst of loss, I saw a character reminiscent of Eastwood's character in Million Dollar Baby, except in an even more broken and bitter state. Clint tackles this role flawlessly, and is able to make the idea of a 78 year old action hero, sound plausible.
Deep down inside of this old, hardened character, is the soul of a compassionate human being who is looking for peace in a society that is far from peace. He demands respect from a society that is inexplicably irreverent, he is out of place, but still has value, just like his 1972 Gran Torino parked in the driveway.
I don't plan on spoiling this story, but as can be seen in the trailers, the antagonists in this film consist a local Hmong gang that terrorize a certain brother and sister who are next door neighbors to Walt Kowalski (Eastwood).
Here is the SPOILER WARNING
I couldn't help it, but I needed to describe a certain scene that seemed to be worthy of a best actor nomination for Eastwood.
There is a scene in which [SPOILER AHEAD READ NO FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT ME TO SPOIL THE MOVIE] a young girl is brutally raped and Walt is utterly outraged. Storming into his home, he flips over chairs and punches glass window cabinets with his bare hands, bloodying them in the process. This scene contains so much raw emotion, most of it carried by Eastwood. I must say that it was an amazing performance on his part.
The films cinematography is beautiful, with the high exposure of certain day scenes, as well as the desaturation of color in more serious scenes. And the Dialougue! Such gritty and realistic language is both disturbing and thought provoking at the same time. This is one great film and deserves a Nom, if not a win for Best Picture.
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Hiatus
January 11th 2009 07:12
Hello everyone, sorry for being gone for such a long time. As a writer it is hard to find something to really inspire you to write something worth sharing. A lot has happened in my life, this past year. I graduated High School and am attending a University with hopes of becoming a film major. I'd like to say that I am back and ready to write some more!
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New Film About Mixed Martial Arts
May 1st 2008 03:50
Redbelt, written and directed by David Mamet (The Unit, Wag the Dog) is a film about the mixed martial arts circuit, and chronicles the story of Mike Terry, a Brazilian jiu-Jitsu practitioner and self defense instructor who is forced to fight for pride and profit, although he is opposed to competition. I designed a poster for a contest based around the film. You could see my poster at the link above (the LINK in parentheses). if you like it, please vote for it! Thanks! but anyways, this looks like a great film. It kind of looks like it will be one of those amazing underrated classics (like Cinderella Man). The movie stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, and Emily Mortimer.
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The Bourne Legacy?
April 9th 2008 05:02
Okay, so The Bourne UItimatum was a huge succes at the box office last year, winning three consecutive academy awards. But I have recently found out that a sequel has been planned and is most likely going to be based off of The Bourne Legacy. What do you think about this? This is according to Variety (in case you thought I had no credible source).
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Comments (4) Roy Scheider Not Mentioned at Oscars
March 14th 2008 04:24
Veteran actor Roy Scheider Died this year, yet not many seem to know. Heath Ledger’s death caused quite a bit of buzz, but when Roy Scheider died, not many seemed to say much of anything. The lead actor of Jaws died at the age of 75 on February 10, 2008. Sure he got some news coverage, but when a tribute was given during the 80th Academy Awards to all who have died in the film industry in the past 12 months, Roy Scheider’s name was nowhere to be found. During the tribute video, many names were listed including the late Heath Ledger, but as I waited to see Roy Scheider’s name and face appear, I was disappointed to see he did not make the video! I then waited to see if he would be given a verbal tribute; still nothing! I was appalled! I mean, its not like they didn’t know. Why do you think they didn’t mention his name?
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The Problem With Christian Films
March 14th 2008 04:13
Alright, I know that Christian films are wholesome and teach good morals (I'm a Christian myself). However, most Christian films do not capture the true art of filmmaking. A prime example of this would be films like Left Behind, or Carman the Champion. Now, many of you may not have heard of the latter, but that may be a good thing. The problem with Christian Films, is that they are overly simplistic and overly moral. There is nothing wrong with morality stories, but many Christian films seem very self conscious. It's almost like the director said, "hey guys, were making a christian movie, think christian thoughts, and make sure you say Jesus every now and then so we can sound legit!" Many Christian films seem a little too unnatural and unbelievable. Most characters within these kinds of films are one-dimensional, and have to deal with a very basic conflict. Like in Carman the Champion, a pastor must become a fighter to be able to raise money to build his church, and to make sure his mother doesn't get killed by the mob. C'mon! That's way too simple! It sounds like something that has been done 40 years ago! When I read the actual Holy Bible, I find stories so complex and deep, that they would put Shakespeare to shame! I mean, the story of King David is so deep and three dimensional, it could make your head spin. A mighty king, sees a woman bathing, falls in "love" with her, has her husband killed off, marries her, and then his son dies as punishment for his sins. WOW! is that deep or what! And that is just a small part of the story of David. My point is... Christian films don't have to be like sunday school lessons! We are mature enough to understand deep, three dimensional stories that truly capture our imagination and don't make us feel like students being lectured at!
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Welcome To My Blog
March 13th 2008 23:21
Well, this is very exciting! This is not my first time blogging, but it is my first time writing for a film only blog! I hope you love film as much as I do! If you don't, I will still strive to make this blog as interesting as possible to the casual movie goer as well as the die-hard film fanatic! As you can tell by my title, I aim to avoid cliche! So you wont be seeing the typical reviews or boring trivia that comes along with typical writings on the subject of film. So get ready to read the most insightful Film blog ever!
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