Monday, April 11, 2011
Moving on...
This posting is long overdue and a little bit of housekeeping. I have opened a new media and entertainment related blog with a dear friend who was previously the creator and superblogger over at the FFFurbelow. We hope that you will join us at CineCritical.com and share your ideas, thoughts and interests. Thank you for reading and I wish you all the best!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
A few films to enjoy on a lazy weekend...
It has been awhile since I've actually sat down and written a review. I thought I would ease in by suggesting a few surprisingly good movies you might not otherwise take a second glance at:
WHEN YOU WANT TO STAY IN
Pirate Radio. From the creative talent behind films like Notting Hill and Love Actually comes the story of a group of misfits transmitting rock to the mainland, at a time when the British government would not allow it to be played on public radio. Alternately hilarious and touching, the film is the perfect combination of what made films like Notting Hill popular without the saccharine sweetness that also makes them unwatchable in parts. What's more it has an absolutely killer soundtrack. Then again, how could it not...
SPECIAL BONUS: watch the deleted scenes as they are 45 minutes of absolute hilarity. But do yourself a favour and leave the director intros off. There's a reason he's behind the camera.
Wild Target is another Bill Nighy special, also starring Emily Blunt and Rupert Grint (of Harry Potter fame). The story follows a thief (Blunt) and the assassin who is meant to be killing her (Nighy) but who-- in a strange twist-- becomes her bodyguard. Along for the ride is a hapless bystander played by Grint who seems to have a natural affinity for weapons (much to his and others' surprise). This oddball mix of characters works well together and all three actors are well cast in their roles. A fun and silly modern farce, this film will have you giggling from start to finish.
IF YOU'RE PLANNING A NIGHT OUT
The King's Speech is an inspiring (if a little formulaic) film that follows the late King George VI as he attempts to overcome his stutter. With strong character actors like Helena Bonham Carter and Colin Firth (as the royals) and the always fabulous Geoffrey Rush the fairly conventional writing is elevated to an enjoyable and uplifting outing. I defy you not to feel your heart swell as Firth spits out the final speech.
Morning Glory follows the path of small time tv producer Rachel McAdams as she tries to bump the viewership at her new morning show. Featuring the talents of Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford as the argumentative anchors, this is another feel good movie. Again it is the performances that make this film worn watching but there are more than a few funny lines and it's an altogether enjoyable little Rom Com.
For those of you more into unconventional film, stay tuned as Ill be covering Black Swan and some other less mainstream stuff in the near future.
WHEN YOU WANT TO STAY IN
Pirate Radio. From the creative talent behind films like Notting Hill and Love Actually comes the story of a group of misfits transmitting rock to the mainland, at a time when the British government would not allow it to be played on public radio. Alternately hilarious and touching, the film is the perfect combination of what made films like Notting Hill popular without the saccharine sweetness that also makes them unwatchable in parts. What's more it has an absolutely killer soundtrack. Then again, how could it not...SPECIAL BONUS: watch the deleted scenes as they are 45 minutes of absolute hilarity. But do yourself a favour and leave the director intros off. There's a reason he's behind the camera.
Wild Target is another Bill Nighy special, also starring Emily Blunt and Rupert Grint (of Harry Potter fame). The story follows a thief (Blunt) and the assassin who is meant to be killing her (Nighy) but who-- in a strange twist-- becomes her bodyguard. Along for the ride is a hapless bystander played by Grint who seems to have a natural affinity for weapons (much to his and others' surprise). This oddball mix of characters works well together and all three actors are well cast in their roles. A fun and silly modern farce, this film will have you giggling from start to finish.IF YOU'RE PLANNING A NIGHT OUT
The King's Speech is an inspiring (if a little formulaic) film that follows the late King George VI as he attempts to overcome his stutter. With strong character actors like Helena Bonham Carter and Colin Firth (as the royals) and the always fabulous Geoffrey Rush the fairly conventional writing is elevated to an enjoyable and uplifting outing. I defy you not to feel your heart swell as Firth spits out the final speech.
Morning Glory follows the path of small time tv producer Rachel McAdams as she tries to bump the viewership at her new morning show. Featuring the talents of Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford as the argumentative anchors, this is another feel good movie. Again it is the performances that make this film worn watching but there are more than a few funny lines and it's an altogether enjoyable little Rom Com.For those of you more into unconventional film, stay tuned as Ill be covering Black Swan and some other less mainstream stuff in the near future.
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