So to welcome you to this blog, I (Rob Blake) just want you to know that this is done for my Film History class at the Academy of Art University.
1/26/09:
Lumiere - David Lynch -
Review: This is a very weird film in the basic Lynch tradition. It was interesting how he made it, but in general I thought that it was a simply confusing mess of a film. I don't know if Lynch ever really knows what he is shooting. It always feels smart, but makes no discernible sense.
The Kid - Dir. Charlie Chaplain - 1921
Review: What first got me into films were classic films. I love every minute of them. My dad would always play them. In fact, "The Three Stooges" and "Marx Brothers" have been a big part in my life. So naturally, Chaplain would be also.
In the kid, he crafts what is probably his best film emotionally (while I feel his best is "The Great Dictator") . Not only did Chaplain craft a very funny film, but in a great turn pulls out one of the most naturalistic performances out of a child ever. The sheer fact that the his performance is so powerful is a testimony to both Coogan and Chaplain as their chemistry creates one of the greatest bonds on film ever. The scene where Coogan screams for Chaplain and is reaching out for him is one of the most sad images ever dedicated to film. Same goes for the image of Coogan and his mother framed in the same shot, neither of them knowing.
However, the fight and "breaking windows" sequence are both hilarious. Chaplain clearly cements himself as one of the best filmmakers ever.
1/27/09 -
I had no class this day, so it was a big day of watching films.
Back to the Future III - Dir. Robert Zemekis - 1990
Review: After the end of Back to the Future II, this needed to happen. It picks up right where the last one left off and stuck with the original's concept where people can't time travel everywhere. This is a hilarious film. The direction and the screenplay, coupled with wonderful chemistry makes this a great conclusion to a great end.
South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut - Dir. Trey Parker - 1999
Review: Hilarious? Yes. Musical? Yes. Social Commentary? Yes. Great great movie: Hell yes! One of my favorite by two of the funniest people ever to live.
Cannibal The Musical! - Dir. Trey Parker - 1996
Review: It was the first from the above people and it is great. They haven't quite got it right, but it is still very very funny and gross. Horror comedy is some of my favorite and this works so well. Plus, I have a soft spot for songs and the ones in this are really really funny.
Che: Guerilla - Dir. Steven Soderbourgh - 2008
Review: Slow and boring. It didn't work at all. I think between the two films, there is a great great film. However, it gets too caught up in itself and ends up trudging through the jungle just to die slowly just like the protagonist.
1/30/2009
Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog - Dir. Joss Whedon - 2008
Review: It is a hilarious and touching film about a supervillian who just needs to rule the world. He is trying to get into the evil league of evil, when it becomes clear he must kill the boyfriend of the woman he loves: his arch-nemsis Captain Hammer. The characters are all well written and well acted. Neil Patrick Harris steals the show as the lead. He is a great singer and great actor. Nathan Fillian was born to play a super hero in the form of Captain Hammer and Felicia Day keeps the movie together as the lovable Penny. Definitely a recommend to anybody and everybody.
1/31/2009
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? - Dir. Robert Zemekis - 1988
Review: It is basically a Chinatown with cartoons and one of the smartest scripts ever written. Also the special effects are great. The film it is hilarious and the characters are great.
2/1/2009
Super Bowl
Review: One of the best super bowls ever played. Who think you could top last year? Well, this game did it with so much happening right at the end. Great.
The Office - Stress Relief - Dir. Jeffery Blitz - 2009
Review: Very funny episode. Very offensive. Jack Black, Chloris Leachman and Jessica Alba make hilarious appearances. This show is getting increasingly mean spirited, but at the same time very sweet. It is one of the better written shows on TV currently. The only one I like more is "30 Rock."
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Great reviews. This format really seems to work for you. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteBut... if you're gonna plagiarize film criticism, don't use someone else's voice that is completely different than your own; It gives you away every time. (Plus imdb.com reviews aren't that respectable in my book.)
40/50