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[Michael Scrutchin]

[beltmann]

[Danny Baldwin]

I think it triggered the opposite reaction in me.

If I have to listen to one more voiceover amidst a pool of water or trees swaying in the wind, I'm going to pull the trigger.
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Danny Baldwin

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[Mark Dujsik]

[kaestner]

[j miller]

2/1-2/7

Brokeback Mountain - I went into this movie with an open mind, and I thought this was a very good movie.

Lord of War - I thought this was a pretty good film that really had a powerful message.
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My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.

--Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961)

[Jim Harper]

29/01/06 - 06/02/06

Lust for a Vampire (dir. Jimmy Sangster, 1971)

The Boy from Hell (dir. Mari Asato, 2004)*

Hiruko the Goblin (dir. Shinya Tsukamoto, 1990)

Dr. Who and the Daleks (dir. Gordon Flemyng, 1965)

R-Point (dir. Kong Su-Chang, 2004)*

Only Yesterday (dir. Izao Takahata, 1991)*

Porco Rosso (dir. Hiyao Miyazaki, 1992)*

The Nest (dir. Florent Emilio Seri, 2002)

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (dir. Mamoru Oshii, 2004)*

Princess Mononoke (dir. Hiyao Miyazaki, 1997)*

The Wishing Stairs (dir. Jae-yeon Yun, 2003)

Battles without Honour and Humanity (dir. Kinji Fukasaku, 1973)

Perfect Blue (dir. Satoshi Kon, 1996)

Matinee (dir. Joe Dante, 1993)*

The Revenge of Frankenstein (dir. Terence Fisher, 1958)*

Red Lights (dir. Cedric Kahn, 2004)*

Doll Cemetery (dir. Kiyoshi Yamamoto, 2004)*

Death Train (dir. Kazuyuki Sakamoto, 2004)*

Lizard Baby (dir. Yoshihiro Nakamura, 2004)*

I've watched four instalments of the Hideshi Hino Horror Theatre series recently. While The Boy From Hell was entertaining, the other three (Death Train, Doll Cemetery and Lizard Baby) are all verying degrees of crap.

R-Point is a solid war-based horror movie. It won't do much for people who aren't horror movie fans, but it's well-constructed, smart and occasionally very creepy.

Of the recent Studio Ghibli viewings, Only Yesterday was the best. Very impressed with that. I was initially a little wary of the less fantastic subject matter, but I warmed up to it very quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it. While it's not the most technically impressive Miyazaki film, Porco Rossi was fun. I didn't like the storylines left hanging at the end, but it was entertaining enough. For some reason I didn't connect with Princess Mononoke. I shall have to try it again at some point.

I'm still not sure where I stand with Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence. It's a lot heavier than the first film, but looks absolutely fantastic. The dubbing makes a significant difference to the viewing experience, and in a good way too. I've seen it twice already and it's growing on me. Have to see how I feel after a third viewing.

Matinee was fun, as was The Revenge of Frankenstein, although the latter doesn't stand up next to Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed!.

Red Lights is a solid thriller, if nothing startingly original. Didn't enjoy it quite as much as some seem to have, but a decent watch nonetheless.

The Nest remains one of the finest action movies of recent years. If anyone was wondering what the director of The Hostage could do if he was given free reign and a decent cast (Samy Naceri and Benoit Magimel from Taxi and the lovely Nadia Fares from Crimson Rivers) instead of Bruce Willis, then check this out. It's essentially a French remake of Assault on Precinct 13, but it's stylish, well-paced and highly entertaining.

Battles without Honour and Humanity is Japan's version of The Godfather, created by the master, Kinji Fukasaku. More people should acquaint themselves with at least the first film, although all five are available in a stunning R1 box set.

[beltmann]

[Jim Harper]

[beltmann]

[Danny Baldwin]

While I can't wait to get back to the formal format, I don't quite have the time or desire to make the effort. I will say, however, that this past week I watched Junebug and In Her Shoes, both of which I enjoyed with reservations.

The first is rather hysterical but is bogged down by occassional useless, out-of-context scenes. The latter is syrupy and shamelessely indulgent in conventions character-wise, but it's also worth noting that I don't think such material has ever before been more convictingly acted or directed.
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[beltmann]

[Danny Baldwin]

[starkid]

movies I've seen so far this year (well in theaters)

Good night and good luck - felt like 2/3 of a movie. I like it the 2/3 of the movie I saw though. Also High contrast black and white looks amazing.

Brokeback moutain - Really good but starting laughing when he said why can't I quit you cause I've heard it a bunch of times. allready become joke

Favela Rising (www.favelarising.com) - Really really good documentary I saw in the bronx. supposed to get released later this year or well that's what i heard some one say have no clue when. About a guy in a brazilian slum bringing music to the slum and trys to stop the violence

Hustle and flow - show this at a cheap theater. Like most of it, theend where he shoots people. a little lame . I think that the main reason i rooted for him was cause the music was good

[beltmann]