I have been listening to a podcast called "Watching the Directors" which is a husband and wife team who podcast about a director's body of work. They made up a 10 quiz to judge the various things they liked and disliked about the films. So, I'm stealing there ten quiz in hopes of sparking some discussion. Here it goes.
David Fincher:
1) FAVORITE FILM - The Game
2. BEST CHARACTER - Somerset (Morgan Freeman's character in Se7en
3. BEST SOUNDTRACK - Fight Club
4. ESSENTIAL SCENE - Jack's realization of who he is (in Fight Club)
5. WORST FILM - Panic Room
6. BEST FILM - Se7en
7. DVD RECOMMENDATION - Panic Room 3 disc (or the Criterion Laserdisc of the Game)
8. DESERT ISLAND FILM - The Game
9. KEY COLLABORATOR - Darius Khonji (DP on Se7en)
10. TO REMAKE OR RECAST - David Fincher should remake The DaVinci Code
What do you think?
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The other films that impacted me in 2007
I reviewed La Haine and The Bourne Ultimatum and have been trying to get to these other films but time is just getting away from me. So, here are short snippets of the other three films (for the maybe 2 people who have been waiting in total suspense)
3)The Double Life of Veronique - A fascinating visual film that has layers upon layers of subtext.
4)No Country for Old Men - You live by the sword, you die by the sword. Amazing tale of greed and ego and the price that comes with it.
5)American Gangster - To quote Alex "Ridley Scott went out to make the best movie he could. He didn't focus on just the look or over stylize the 'world', just went out and made a good movie." Agreed.
3)The Double Life of Veronique - A fascinating visual film that has layers upon layers of subtext.
4)No Country for Old Men - You live by the sword, you die by the sword. Amazing tale of greed and ego and the price that comes with it.
5)American Gangster - To quote Alex "Ridley Scott went out to make the best movie he could. He didn't focus on just the look or over stylize the 'world', just went out and made a good movie." Agreed.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Eddie posted on his blog
Me, Josh, and Eddie
My friend Eddie just posted a great political oped. It starts a great dialog about politics and christianity and how far apart they can seem. Check it out.
(Josh, your on notice)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Weekend at Morro Bay
We were in Morro Bay this past weekend hanging out with our friends Seth and Amy. Although we have no pictures with them, you'll just have to trust they were there.
Anyhow here are some pics to enjoy.
Morro Rock
Jenny and Ryan next to the USS boat
So cute!
The sun gives life and breath to everything living . . .but it's in my eyes.
Anyhow here are some pics to enjoy.
Morro Rock
Jenny and Ryan next to the USS boat
So cute!
The sun gives life and breath to everything living . . .but it's in my eyes.
Juno
Jenny and I went on a date to see this movie about a month ago, and we loved it. It was charming, witty, and had some laugh out loud moments. Ellen Page (Juno) was really good. So good in fact that I don't think the movie would have been as good if someone else was in it, like say, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Everyone was good in the movie. When Juno's dad said he was going to punch Bleeker right in the pecker I almost fell out of my chair laughing. I was really glad they paid off the note Juno wrote to Vanessa. I also thought that scene where Jason Bateman's character slow dances with Juno was tense.
Overall we really enjoyed it and I would recommend it to cool people only.
Everyone was good in the movie. When Juno's dad said he was going to punch Bleeker right in the pecker I almost fell out of my chair laughing. I was really glad they paid off the note Juno wrote to Vanessa. I also thought that scene where Jason Bateman's character slow dances with Juno was tense.
Overall we really enjoyed it and I would recommend it to cool people only.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Sesame Street and Two Lane Blacktop
I was reflecting last night about how much my life has changed in the past two years. I'm not only a husband but a father so I have been forced to mature in all the good ways.
Specifically I was thinking about my tastes in TV and Film. Since I have the same amount of time, just choose to spend it wiser, I don't watch as many movies or TV shows as I used to. Ten years ago I had 5 shows a week, movies on the weekend and most of what I watched was good but never really amazing. Now, I'm really only committed to one show (Lost) and I get to go out and see a movie once a month if I'm lucky. Here's the thing, when I get to watch something, I really enjoy it.
Last night after dinner, Ryan and I sat on his beanbag and watched Sesame Street together. He loves it and I love watching it with him. When Elmo comes on he is glued to that tube. It's amazing what that show attempts to teach kids and expose them too. Everything from sharing to jumping, it's skills that I want Ryan to be exposed to.
Then, about a week ago, Jenny and I start to watch Two Lane Blackop. It's suppose to be the best road trip movie ever made. So far, it's really good (Jenny bowed out because nobody ever says anything in the movie. Gotta finish it solo).
Whether on recommendation or reading reviews, I have seen some really amazing films over the past five years (La Haine, Double life of Veronique, No Country for old Men). It's about quality versus quantity. Good quality with my son and with my wife. To go from ER and Armageddon to Sesame Street and Two Lane Blacktop, it can only get better.
Specifically I was thinking about my tastes in TV and Film. Since I have the same amount of time, just choose to spend it wiser, I don't watch as many movies or TV shows as I used to. Ten years ago I had 5 shows a week, movies on the weekend and most of what I watched was good but never really amazing. Now, I'm really only committed to one show (Lost) and I get to go out and see a movie once a month if I'm lucky. Here's the thing, when I get to watch something, I really enjoy it.
Last night after dinner, Ryan and I sat on his beanbag and watched Sesame Street together. He loves it and I love watching it with him. When Elmo comes on he is glued to that tube. It's amazing what that show attempts to teach kids and expose them too. Everything from sharing to jumping, it's skills that I want Ryan to be exposed to.
Then, about a week ago, Jenny and I start to watch Two Lane Blackop. It's suppose to be the best road trip movie ever made. So far, it's really good (Jenny bowed out because nobody ever says anything in the movie. Gotta finish it solo).
Whether on recommendation or reading reviews, I have seen some really amazing films over the past five years (La Haine, Double life of Veronique, No Country for old Men). It's about quality versus quantity. Good quality with my son and with my wife. To go from ER and Armageddon to Sesame Street and Two Lane Blacktop, it can only get better.
Lost: The Beginning of the end
(Spoilers ahead)
Man, I am so glad Lost is back. It seems like I had to wade through a bunch of mediocre television to keep my mind off the waiting. Now the Season Premiere is finally come and gone. Great episode. trrrewarsdrg
In the past couple of days I have listened to podcasts that break down lost. They ask:
Does the "No Smoking" on the wall of the interegation room mean no smoke monster?
Was the other eye in the cabin Locke's?
Was the attorney from oceanic actually from Dharma?
Maybe it was Walt in the coffin.
Most of the time I feel like they are grabbing at straws. However I do think there are some clues to watch out for that strangly no one (that I've seen) is talking about.
1)There is a scene in which Rousseau walks right up to the knife in Naomi's back, then the scene cuts. It never showed her pulling the knife out. Then a little later, Jack, Ben and rousseau are on Naomi's "trail" when Rousseau says the trail ends and they were tricked. Ben tells Jack that Kate took the phone and is on the right track, Jack reacts frustrated, and then Ben says "At least one of us did something right" while giving a glance to Rousseau. I think Rousseau took the knife out of Naomi's back and left it for Naomi. The previews have been suggesting that someone in the camp is a traitor and I'm watching Rousseau's every move. I think she's the double agent.
2)Who told John Locke about Charlie? After Hurley sees the cabin, falls, and Locke appears and asks if what happened to Charlie is true, I assume Walt told him. You know they are going to go back and give you more of the Walt/Locke scene in the pit. Also, Locke's as good as new. No bullet, no blood. Spooky.
Man, I am so glad Lost is back. It seems like I had to wade through a bunch of mediocre television to keep my mind off the waiting. Now the Season Premiere is finally come and gone. Great episode. trrrewarsdrg
In the past couple of days I have listened to podcasts that break down lost. They ask:
Does the "No Smoking" on the wall of the interegation room mean no smoke monster?
Was the other eye in the cabin Locke's?
Was the attorney from oceanic actually from Dharma?
Maybe it was Walt in the coffin.
Most of the time I feel like they are grabbing at straws. However I do think there are some clues to watch out for that strangly no one (that I've seen) is talking about.
1)There is a scene in which Rousseau walks right up to the knife in Naomi's back, then the scene cuts. It never showed her pulling the knife out. Then a little later, Jack, Ben and rousseau are on Naomi's "trail" when Rousseau says the trail ends and they were tricked. Ben tells Jack that Kate took the phone and is on the right track, Jack reacts frustrated, and then Ben says "At least one of us did something right" while giving a glance to Rousseau. I think Rousseau took the knife out of Naomi's back and left it for Naomi. The previews have been suggesting that someone in the camp is a traitor and I'm watching Rousseau's every move. I think she's the double agent.
2)Who told John Locke about Charlie? After Hurley sees the cabin, falls, and Locke appears and asks if what happened to Charlie is true, I assume Walt told him. You know they are going to go back and give you more of the Walt/Locke scene in the pit. Also, Locke's as good as new. No bullet, no blood. Spooky.
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