Sometimes I’ll see movies based upon a friend recommendations. Sometimes I’ll pick up a film because a star that I like appears in the film. Then there are times that the title or if its ground breaking then I want to see what all the hoopla is all about. Conversation(s) with other women is an interesting film, and groundbreaking in the fact that it was made entirely on a Mac computer. Now this intrigued me since I have been making short videos on my laptop using Windows Movie Maker. Everyone keeps telling me I should get a Mac, but until I find that there is something I want to do and it can’t be done on my computer, then I have no reason to switch.
Conversations with other women, well it’s a two character film. There is only one conversation with one other woman so I guess the title does hold up. I had to think about that because last night it was like, “What is up with the title?” The film stars Aaron Eckhart ( I first saw him in the film, In The Company of Men) and Helena Boham Carter. The two actors work well together in this film of past lovers meeting again and one appears to still be in love with the other. Almost the entire film is shot on split screen which is done quite well. Other films usually use the technique in a particular scene, but once you get used to it, it works in this film. Just for the experimental purpose and anyone interested in making movies, I recommend this film.
Music within stars Ron Livingston, Melissa George and Michael Sheen. It’s based on a true story about Richard Pimentel, who lost his hearing in a bomb blast and fought for the rights of disabled Veterans and others with disabilities. Michael Sheen is incredible as the best friend Art, who is bound by a wheel chair. It’s a film that makes you think.
I also watched James Dean for the third time which stars James Franco who bears an uncanny resemblance to the iconic actor. There are some scene where you think you’re actually watching James Dean. The story has been told many times and played by many actors, but I feel Martin Sheen gave the best performance up until this version with James Franco. If you haven’t seen this film I’d give it a look see.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
D's wonderful world of movies!
It’s no secret that I love movies; they are an integral part of my life. I try to see as many new films as I can, but I prefer to buy movies instead of renting them or going to the theater. There are certain films that need to be seen on the big screen and that’s when I make an exception and go to the theater for a different experience. I prefer going to the earliest show possible so I’m not bombarded with the audience participation.
It used to be that the stereo type was that black people talked back to the screen, but now everyone wants to get in on the act. I just like to sit and watch a movie and if it makes me laugh great and if I have to shriek then so be it, but no one is there that knows me. LOL.
I really love movies and have sat through films that most critics will walk out on. I feel anyone who makes a film and gets it released deserves an audience and if I paid my money then I’m going to see it all the way through. Sometimes when you see it from start to finish the film makes sense. If it doesn’t then you share an experience that most people have passed up. I was fortunate to have experienced the film festival experience in Seattle and in New Orleans. You get to see those films that don’t get released. There are still many films I talk about that no one has a clue what I am talking about unless they were at the festival. This past week I watched five films that I had been wanting to see, but didn’t get around to it. They will stay with me, but I don’t think I will add them to my collection. Of course I’ve said that before and then I find a film at a good price and I bring it home with me. LOL.
The Keys to the House stars Kim Rossi Stuart, Andrea Rossi and Charlotte Rampling. It’s an interesting film as we go deep into the world of disabilities. The fears and embarrassment that people go through when dealing with someone that can’t really take care of themselves. It’s a story of compassion and love. It’s a story of self discovery. Sometimes we tell ourselves we can’t do something and then we are put in a situation and we find out yes we can.
This is a foreign language film, but even if you don’t like reading subtitles you can get the gist of the story. It is truly something everyone should see. There are language barriers that all of the characters face which adds to the fact that we can all have a disability at some point in our lives if we are put in a different environment.
Revolutionary Road was not the film I was expecting. I am a big fan of Leonardo DiCarpio and I was psyched about him and Kate Winslet being on the screen together again, but the film fell short of my expectations. Both actors are incredible, but I didn’t feel the film moved at a fast enough pace for me. There were some great moments and Kate Winslet looked stunning in the costumes, but I wanted more. Perhaps I will watch it again. Sometimes when a film doesn’t meet the expectations from the hype you miss out on some things. So I will give it another look just in case I change my mind.
The Reader on the other hand was very interesting. It was not what I was expecting and so I really enjoyed the film. The Reader had a personal and profound effect on me because of a similar experience. It’s funny how people can change our lives and how we view and participate in relationships. Kate Winslet speaks volumes without uttering a word in this beautifully shot film of an illiterate woman who needs stimulation from the mind and the body. The film shows just how erotic reading a book can be. A lot of people miss out on that particular experience. The film also stars, David Kross, Lena Olin and Ralph Fiennes as the grown up reader.
Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind and do return soon or becomea follower of this blog.
It used to be that the stereo type was that black people talked back to the screen, but now everyone wants to get in on the act. I just like to sit and watch a movie and if it makes me laugh great and if I have to shriek then so be it, but no one is there that knows me. LOL.
I really love movies and have sat through films that most critics will walk out on. I feel anyone who makes a film and gets it released deserves an audience and if I paid my money then I’m going to see it all the way through. Sometimes when you see it from start to finish the film makes sense. If it doesn’t then you share an experience that most people have passed up. I was fortunate to have experienced the film festival experience in Seattle and in New Orleans. You get to see those films that don’t get released. There are still many films I talk about that no one has a clue what I am talking about unless they were at the festival. This past week I watched five films that I had been wanting to see, but didn’t get around to it. They will stay with me, but I don’t think I will add them to my collection. Of course I’ve said that before and then I find a film at a good price and I bring it home with me. LOL.
The Keys to the House stars Kim Rossi Stuart, Andrea Rossi and Charlotte Rampling. It’s an interesting film as we go deep into the world of disabilities. The fears and embarrassment that people go through when dealing with someone that can’t really take care of themselves. It’s a story of compassion and love. It’s a story of self discovery. Sometimes we tell ourselves we can’t do something and then we are put in a situation and we find out yes we can.
This is a foreign language film, but even if you don’t like reading subtitles you can get the gist of the story. It is truly something everyone should see. There are language barriers that all of the characters face which adds to the fact that we can all have a disability at some point in our lives if we are put in a different environment.
Revolutionary Road was not the film I was expecting. I am a big fan of Leonardo DiCarpio and I was psyched about him and Kate Winslet being on the screen together again, but the film fell short of my expectations. Both actors are incredible, but I didn’t feel the film moved at a fast enough pace for me. There were some great moments and Kate Winslet looked stunning in the costumes, but I wanted more. Perhaps I will watch it again. Sometimes when a film doesn’t meet the expectations from the hype you miss out on some things. So I will give it another look just in case I change my mind.
The Reader on the other hand was very interesting. It was not what I was expecting and so I really enjoyed the film. The Reader had a personal and profound effect on me because of a similar experience. It’s funny how people can change our lives and how we view and participate in relationships. Kate Winslet speaks volumes without uttering a word in this beautifully shot film of an illiterate woman who needs stimulation from the mind and the body. The film shows just how erotic reading a book can be. A lot of people miss out on that particular experience. The film also stars, David Kross, Lena Olin and Ralph Fiennes as the grown up reader.
Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind and do return soon or becomea follower of this blog.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The art of film
Revolutionary Road - I am a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio and the previews for the film looked great. Leo and Kate were great in Titanic and the promos pushed on the reunion of the two actors. The film which is directed by Sam Mendes came across as being slow moving. It has moments, but it wasn’t until the last twenty minutes that I felt the film really had some substance. Leonardo shows a lot of emotion, but I still hold Basketball Diaries as my second best Leo film after What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Departed brings out a great performance from Leo and I need to watch Gangs of New York to see if I still feel the same way about the film. Romeo and Juliet and Titanic have recently been reinstated into my top 200 films.
If you are a fan of Leonardo or Kate Winslet then you will probably enjoy Revolutionary Road. Kathy Bates also stars as a real estate worker and friend to the Wheelers, played by Leo and Kate. Dylan Baker, Michael Shannon and Max Cassella of Dougie Howser fame appear in the film.
The film is set in the 1950’s when values were different and the roles of Men and Women were different than the way they are today. I must say both actors look great in the costumes.
Check the film out for yourself.
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If you are a fan of Leonardo or Kate Winslet then you will probably enjoy Revolutionary Road. Kathy Bates also stars as a real estate worker and friend to the Wheelers, played by Leo and Kate. Dylan Baker, Michael Shannon and Max Cassella of Dougie Howser fame appear in the film.
The film is set in the 1950’s when values were different and the roles of Men and Women were different than the way they are today. I must say both actors look great in the costumes.
Check the film out for yourself.
Thanks for stopping by and keep an open mind.
www.artbydlonzo.blogspot.com
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=54325957
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=54365247
Come back again soon.
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