Liked this one (especially the ending, wiht it's wonderful razzing of all Cop-Movie cliches. Needed an editing to knock it back at least 20 min.
Wow - not much else to say. I need to see more Almodovar films. This is as good as anything I've seen in a while. I found the story quirky yet poignant, though somewhat predictable. His shots are daring and unusual, and the colors and sounds he incorporates really grabbed me. Found myself wishing I'd seen this on the big screen. Loved it!
Peter O'Toole at his absolute best. Not quite a Pedophile - certainly an old perv, but non the less a completely likable old codger. Great pacing to this film - with humor leading the viewer on the journey. The first scene grabs you by hand and takes you for a look into a life you (kinda) hope you'll never live. Had Wittaker not won for 'Last King of Scotland' the Oscar would most certainly have gone to old Lawrence here. Great jokes (O'Tooles physical comedy at one point is Kramer like!) and sad realities make this film a must see.
Also this weekend - Jon and Cat hosted a lovely wee BD party for the eldest of their two beauties and Jaime and I went to the track and bet on ponies! A swell weekend to say the least. Over and Out.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
'Death of a President'
I enjoyed this make believe documentary - and hope that you will too. Something sexy about hearing actors saying that Bush 'has been shot.' Oh lordy - I'm probably flagged now. See y'all in Cuba! A nice little film that I though had wonderful pacing and goals. The use of 'real-life' footage was well woven into the directors vision. Would have preferred a gorier assassination sequence however. Cuz he deserves it. Oh fuck - the Mounties are at the door; Fidel I'm coming for a visit! Haaaaaa
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Great film here kids - perhaps the best of the series. The hand held camera shots only added to the excitement of the brawls and chases. Beautiful film making with a special tip of the hat to the rooftop scene pictured here. I was crunching corn and holding on to the edge of my seat throughout. Enjoyed it very much, and am scoring it a 9/10.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Our hung over crew readies to raft in Lovely Japsper, Alberta.
This is our guide - he opted publicly to take on the 'hung-over crew.'
This will wake ya up in a hurry - Arrr!
Just look at those smiles!
Smooth Sailing again. These were all taken by our bus driver/ security officer/ photographer.
Much thanks to the staff at www.WhiteWaterRaftimgJasper.com for not drowning us. We had a marvelous time.
This is our guide - he opted publicly to take on the 'hung-over crew.'
This will wake ya up in a hurry - Arrr!
Just look at those smiles!
Smooth Sailing again. These were all taken by our bus driver/ security officer/ photographer.
Much thanks to the staff at www.WhiteWaterRaftimgJasper.com for not drowning us. We had a marvelous time.
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