Below are my movies of the week:
August
4
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Directed by Shane
Black) This is one of my Top 10 favorite movies of all time. It is so well
directed, written and acted. If you are a fan of old school detective novels
then you will love this movie. The mystery and character twists feel just like
a detective novel and it is narrated like one too.
Smokin' Aces (Directed by Joe Carnahan) Very fun
action movie told from the viewpoint of multiple characters. The very last
scene of the movie in the hospital with Reynolds giving up on his career to
defend his partners honor is amazing to watch.
Johnny Dangerously (Directed by Amy Heckerling) I
was wrong about Michael Keaton! He was hilarious in this comedy. It reminded me
of an old Mel Brooks film.
The Longest Yard (2005) (Directed by Peter
Segal) This Adam Sandler remake is a lot of fun to watch. The plot is fun, the
characters are fun and so is the comedy. It isn't a movie that everyone will
enjoy but I like the stupid humor it delivers.
Commando (Directed by Mark L. Lester) Cheesy
over the top action film with big death scenes using crazy weapons. But that is
what we came to know Arnold for back in the 80's. Dan Hedaya doesn't make a
very scary bad guy though.
August
5
The Shawshank Redemption (Directed by Frank
Darabont) I don't have a #1 favorite movie of all time because it might change
depending on the mood I am in. But The Shawshank Redemption is easily in my Top
5 movies of all time. I don't know what it is but I start watching it and next
thing I know over two hours have gone by and I have watched a great movie
again. The story, the characters and the music all combine together to create
one of the best movies ever made in my opinion.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (Directed by Richard
Marquand) It is still weird to see Hayden Christensen show up as a spirit at
the end of the movie during a celebration. I know Lucas likes to tweak the
series when he re-releases it but did he really have to add in someone who was
only two when the movie originally came out?
The Truman Show (Directed by Peter Weir) I
remember seeing this movie in theater five times the summer it came out. I
enjoyed it and it just happen to be the only movie playing when I got off work
at the theater and before I got picked up, I didn't have my license yet. It has
been at least five years since I have seen it and watching it now feels
different since the idea of "reality television" is on every single
TV network every day of the week.
August
6
PCU (Directed by Hart Bochner) I LOVE this
movie. I still remember seeing it for the first time on Comedy Central and
laughing all the way through. I always hoped college would be like this, but we
all know it isn't. This movie has provided me with so many quotes to throw out
from time to time and when I do, I find new people that have seen and enjoy the
movie.
August
7
Office Space (Directed by Mike Judge) After being
disappointed by Ron Livingston in Drinking Buddies I decided I needed to watch
one of his better movies. Office Space is also a fun movie to watch when you
want to unwind and not think about much about what you're seeing.
August
9
Beetlejuice (Directed by Tim Burton) This was movie
365 for my challenge this year and I picked it because of the memories I have
of seeing it for the first time 25 years ago. This is one of my favorite Tim
Burton movies.
365 Movies in 221 Days
When I first
started this challenge I wasn’t certain if I would reach 365 by the end of the
year, let alone early August. Now that I have completed my initial challenge I
am working towards challenge 2.0 now. My new goal is to watch 500 total movies
by the end of the year.
August
10
Weird Science (Directed by John Hughes) Classic John
Hughes movie. This was the first Hughes movie I have watched this year but it
won't be the last.
I Got Next (Directed by Ian Cofino) This
documentary about a few guys who play Street Fighter in tournaments was not
what I was expecting. I thought it would be more about the culture of video
games and tournaments but it focused only on Street Fighter. Street Fighter was
fun to play back in the 90's and early 00's but it doesn't appeal to me much
anymore.
Cloud Atlas (Directed by Tom Tykwer & Andy
Wachowski & Lana Wachowski) I have been holding off on watching this movie
for months because of mixed reviews from people. I finally watched it and
though I am confused about a few parts I really enjoyed the movie. Besides the
storyline being very interesting the movie was visually stunning and the score
was beautiful to listen to.
Movies Watched: 368
Movies To Go for 2.0: 132
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