As it has been read throughout this blog, I love movies. I watch alot of movies. I write screenplays. I daydream that my life is a movie. So, it should be no surprise that I have tons to say about the 2011 movie year.
To start with, my tiny anger/pet peeve: the movies that I don't have access to. You know what I'm talking about. Those small movies that are released on Decemeber 29 but to only two theaters in America. Of course those theaters aren't in Shreveport, so I'm left alone, crying, b/c some Entertainment Weekly writer gets to see the films and write their reviews and I'm left stranded in the Port wondering if the movies will ever make it here.
That's my sad story.
So, for 2011 here are the movies I feel that I've missed.
1. The Iron Lady
2. Martha Marcy May Marlene (which actually showed in Shreveport, but while I was out of town!!!!)
3. Pariah
4. We need to Talk about Kevin
5. Shame
6. The Artist
7. Carnage
8. A Dangerous Method
Only 8 movies, so, not too bad.
Obviously, those movies will be excluded from my list.
And I'm only doing top 5 and worst 5. This was a hard task for me. It was a good year in movies.
Best Movies
1. Drive
2. The Descendants
3. Young Adult
4. Midnight in Paris
5. Bridesmaids
My top movies all have 1 thing in common: re-watchablity!
Worst Movies
1. Shark Night 3D
2. Hangover II
3. In Time
4. Immortals
5. How Do You Know (technically, I think this film came out in 2010, but I saw it in 2011 so in my mind it counts. If you ask me about this movie, you will literally see rage leak from my ears.)
Mindy's Most Conflicted (these are movies that are suppose to be great, but left me blah.)
1. Hugo
2. Tree of Life
3. Rango
4. Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (David Fincher fans don't hate on me, I still love me some Fincher, I just thought this movie was fine. Not fantastic. Rooney Mara, yes. The film, just okay.)
5. Super 8
Extra note to my conflicted list:
*Moneyball - I liked this movie. I did. I thought Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, AND Phillip Seymour Hoffman did great acting jobs. It was a good film. Great? Mind blowing cinema? A film that changes the landscape of films? No.
There you have it. Mindy's thoughts on the good and bad movies of 2011.
What are your thoughts?
got any?
let me hear them!!!
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
I will take the heat and just say, "I hated it."
Yes, I maybe the only person to say it, I hated Hugo.
Rage against me, but hear my thoughts.
In what is an ode to the original film making/filmmaker became a disjointedly long and boring film that is NOT for the young in heart or age.
Earlier this year Woody Allen released Midnight in Paris, which is an ode to Paris and storytelling through literature. I smiled the entire movie. I left the theater feeling inspired and a need to create and write and move to Paris! It's a refreshing film.
Hugo did none of this. It made me uncomfortably angry and bored. I ask those who have 'enjoyed' this film if you could actually sit through it again? Could you? COULD you really?
The first half of Hugo is about a boy who fixes clocks. Put me alone in a room with only the ticking of a clock and insanity will consume me. But, I digress.
The last part of Hugo is about George Melies, one of the original film makers.
How do the two halves combine? Um. Well, by a robot made of clock pieces that when wound up draws Melies' Trip to the Moon.
example here :
Also, Hugo takes place in Paris. And there's two kids and some dogs. And a train station. My discombobulated sentences and thoughts mirror that of the movie. Hugo was masturbatory and pretentious and again, Boring. I can't imagine a kid actually sitting through this PG rated movie. I could hardly sit through this movie and I LOVE films!
Have you ever been in an Art class room setting where the professor loves an advance student's piece of work so much, but you don't understand the brilliance or beauty what so ever? But, the professor goes on and on about this student's work as a whole, but not about the actual piece that sits in front of you.
This is how I feel. Reviews about Hugo honor Scorese for his ode to film preservation through 3D and other technical aspects. But I ask this, "Where's the interesting story that moves each scene along and keeps me fascinated by character's choices?"
I mentioned Allen's Midnight in Paris earlier because I think these two film's should be compared to each other for the sole reason that they are both in honor of storytelling; one in literature, one in film.
I believe Allen far exceeded Scorese.
And I make this statement, "If Hugo wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards, I will Never Ever watch or believe in the merit of the Academy."
Hugo isn't a bad technical piece of movie making. No. It shows advances, like that of Melies.
I always ask myself, " In ten years, will this movie live up to the hype? Will it still be great? Will it still move me?"
I answered NO.
Midnight in Paris will be available on DVD December 20. Save your money and just go buy that DVD, I promise that you'll have more fun.
Rage against me, but hear my thoughts.
In what is an ode to the original film making/filmmaker became a disjointedly long and boring film that is NOT for the young in heart or age.
Earlier this year Woody Allen released Midnight in Paris, which is an ode to Paris and storytelling through literature. I smiled the entire movie. I left the theater feeling inspired and a need to create and write and move to Paris! It's a refreshing film.
Hugo did none of this. It made me uncomfortably angry and bored. I ask those who have 'enjoyed' this film if you could actually sit through it again? Could you? COULD you really?
The first half of Hugo is about a boy who fixes clocks. Put me alone in a room with only the ticking of a clock and insanity will consume me. But, I digress.
The last part of Hugo is about George Melies, one of the original film makers.
How do the two halves combine? Um. Well, by a robot made of clock pieces that when wound up draws Melies' Trip to the Moon.
example here :
Have you ever been in an Art class room setting where the professor loves an advance student's piece of work so much, but you don't understand the brilliance or beauty what so ever? But, the professor goes on and on about this student's work as a whole, but not about the actual piece that sits in front of you.
This is how I feel. Reviews about Hugo honor Scorese for his ode to film preservation through 3D and other technical aspects. But I ask this, "Where's the interesting story that moves each scene along and keeps me fascinated by character's choices?"
I mentioned Allen's Midnight in Paris earlier because I think these two film's should be compared to each other for the sole reason that they are both in honor of storytelling; one in literature, one in film.
I believe Allen far exceeded Scorese.
And I make this statement, "If Hugo wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards, I will Never Ever watch or believe in the merit of the Academy."
Hugo isn't a bad technical piece of movie making. No. It shows advances, like that of Melies.
I always ask myself, " In ten years, will this movie live up to the hype? Will it still be great? Will it still move me?"
I answered NO.
Midnight in Paris will be available on DVD December 20. Save your money and just go buy that DVD, I promise that you'll have more fun.
Most disappointing news of 2011...Fiona Apple edition
as quoted from the very reliable source of wikipedia:
In late 2010, Billboard published an article stating that Apple was planning on releasing a new album in spring 2011, with musician Michelle Branch having claimed to have heard some of the new tracks by Apple.[30] As of November 2011, the fourth album had yet to be released.[30] On November 23, 2011, an online article from a well known blogger quoted an exchange between Apple and Jon Brion during a show at the Largo Coronet in Los Angeles. When a member of the audience requested Apple to perform new material, the singer announced to the crowd, "I can't remember [how to play] any of my new songs because they've been done for a fucking year," to which Brion was quoted as replying, "[It's] not her fault!"[31]
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
In late 2010, Billboard published an article stating that Apple was planning on releasing a new album in spring 2011, with musician Michelle Branch having claimed to have heard some of the new tracks by Apple.[30] As of November 2011, the fourth album had yet to be released.[30] On November 23, 2011, an online article from a well known blogger quoted an exchange between Apple and Jon Brion during a show at the Largo Coronet in Los Angeles. When a member of the audience requested Apple to perform new material, the singer announced to the crowd, "I can't remember [how to play] any of my new songs because they've been done for a fucking year," to which Brion was quoted as replying, "[It's] not her fault!"[31]
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, December 9, 2011
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly..........Mindy's movie info.
The Good?
The very long awaited trailer for Cabin in the Woods. I've anxiously been awaiting this movie and I have no idea what has taken so long for release, but by God, I'm happy it's near. (release date is April 2012).Written by the Genius minds of Joss Wheadon (Buffy!!!) and Drew Goddard (Buffy, Angel, Lost) this movie is sure to be unabashedly Awesome.
Watch the trailer. Also, watch the WHOLE trailer. This is NOT your typical dumb horror movie.
The Bad?
It's December. Oscar movies are making the rounds. Great movies are just waiting to be seen, such as: My Week with Marilyn, Young Adult, A Dangerous Method, The Artist, The Descendants, We Need to Talk about Kevin, Shame.What's playing at my local cineplex? None of the above. I've had a little free time, but have I gone to the theater? NO. Why? Cause I don't want to see family friendly happy holidays penguins vampires sitting on New Year's Eve part 2. Disappointment abounds.
The Ugly?
Some nitwit has decided because of Occupy Wall Street that it's a great idea to remake American Psycho and set it in present day. Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Oh! And for the microbudget of $2 million. I can already say it will suck. Stop fucking with Classics! I don't see painter's re-making the Mona Lisa. Studio's should stop. Become original. Hire new people. Like me :)Thursday, October 20, 2011
Impatient American.....Homeless video now available.
If you haven't read the post before this one, stop reading and scroll down.
Got it? Well, approximately 37 seconds after I posted that, I found Maria's video. Just hanging out on youtube. Waiting.
I swear to you all, 3 days ago, it wouldn't play!
Here it is.
I'm also disappointed in this video. Obviously she needs to hire Bledska Works (that's me and Rob) and we'll make her a better, story driven video. This one's pretty, but come on!!!
It's my disappointment for the day and it's only 10 am. :(
Thoughts?
Or to watch it bigger and better click the link HERE!!!
Got it? Well, approximately 37 seconds after I posted that, I found Maria's video. Just hanging out on youtube. Waiting.
I swear to you all, 3 days ago, it wouldn't play!
Here it is.
I'm also disappointed in this video. Obviously she needs to hire Bledska Works (that's me and Rob) and we'll make her a better, story driven video. This one's pretty, but come on!!!
It's my disappointment for the day and it's only 10 am. :(
Thoughts?
Or to watch it bigger and better click the link HERE!!!
Rant/Complain/Anger of the day/week/decade
Maria Mena has a lovely song called Homeless that is on her new album Viktoria. Well, in other countries, NOT USA, Maria has released a video for this lovely song.
Here's my beef....I search the interweb for that damn video and it always brings me to a video that is about to play but suddenly a text pops up reading "Video not allowed in Country."
WTF?
Why release a video and not let American's see it? (Yes, I understand how that sounds!)
But, really?! I'm sure a day will come and I'll be able to view the video. But, I'm American, and I want it now!
This did get me thinking about worldwide music and how much music is closed off to me.
Every country has their own itunes, their own youtube, etc...
example: Maria's album was available on the German itunes 3 weeks before it was made available on the US itunes.
What about all that music that isn't made available? Why are we as humans so closed off? I want more foreign music! America is boring me. Yeah, I said it.
So, dear readers, introduce me. Introduce me to some foreign music. Or at least direct me to a website that is filled with more international music information than I can handle!
Any takers? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller
Here's my beef....I search the interweb for that damn video and it always brings me to a video that is about to play but suddenly a text pops up reading "Video not allowed in Country."
WTF?
Why release a video and not let American's see it? (Yes, I understand how that sounds!)
But, really?! I'm sure a day will come and I'll be able to view the video. But, I'm American, and I want it now!
This did get me thinking about worldwide music and how much music is closed off to me.
Every country has their own itunes, their own youtube, etc...
example: Maria's album was available on the German itunes 3 weeks before it was made available on the US itunes.
What about all that music that isn't made available? Why are we as humans so closed off? I want more foreign music! America is boring me. Yeah, I said it.
So, dear readers, introduce me. Introduce me to some foreign music. Or at least direct me to a website that is filled with more international music information than I can handle!
Any takers? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Damn you, Ryan Murphy!!!
All I wanted out of Glee was for Quinn to keep the pink hair. Or at least sing some kick ass song while sporting a nose ring and pink hair. Remember This? NEITHER happened! Damn you, Damn you, Damn you.
Luckily, Kurt's BF sang Something's Coming, an all time favorite song from West Side Story. This was redeeming for me. And of course to see/hear Rachel Berry and her mom (the lovely Idina Menzel) sing is always a welcomed pleasure.
But where the HELL did Santana go? She should be singing the greatest song from West Side Story, America!
Come on Ryan Murphy! Where's the spontaneity of singing in the hallways, without autotune? Two episodes in season 3 and I just feel 'eh' about it all.
I do hope the West Side Story side story continues and they get a chance to sing every freakin' song, including Gee, Officer Krupke.
Please don't fail me. Make my heart soar!
Make Santana sing,
" A boy like that who'd kill your brother,
Forget that boy and find another,
One of your own kind,
Stick to your own kind! "
If pink hair on Quinn is out, then my new stance, my new passionate NEED, is to cast Santana in the West Side Story musical as Anita!
Ryan Murphy? Are you there? It's me, Mindy. Please make my dreams come true. Amen.
The video is for those of you who may not know West Side Story as well as others. This is the movie performance of America, featuring Rita Morena as Anita. She won an Oscar for this role. She won my heart.
ps. Brittany is a bicorn! LOL.
Luckily, Kurt's BF sang Something's Coming, an all time favorite song from West Side Story. This was redeeming for me. And of course to see/hear Rachel Berry and her mom (the lovely Idina Menzel) sing is always a welcomed pleasure.
But where the HELL did Santana go? She should be singing the greatest song from West Side Story, America!
Come on Ryan Murphy! Where's the spontaneity of singing in the hallways, without autotune? Two episodes in season 3 and I just feel 'eh' about it all.
I do hope the West Side Story side story continues and they get a chance to sing every freakin' song, including Gee, Officer Krupke.
Please don't fail me. Make my heart soar!
Make Santana sing,
" A boy like that who'd kill your brother,
Forget that boy and find another,
One of your own kind,
Stick to your own kind! "
If pink hair on Quinn is out, then my new stance, my new passionate NEED, is to cast Santana in the West Side Story musical as Anita!
Ryan Murphy? Are you there? It's me, Mindy. Please make my dreams come true. Amen.
The video is for those of you who may not know West Side Story as well as others. This is the movie performance of America, featuring Rita Morena as Anita. She won an Oscar for this role. She won my heart.
ps. Brittany is a bicorn! LOL.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The Playboy Club = Showgirls....No, that's too kind
I like watching pretty things; boys, girls, buildings, clothes...pretty things. Because of this I decided to watch The Playboy Club. And by watch, I mean I got about 15 minutes in before my cat became more interesting.
Here's my "I only watched 15 minutes" Review:
-Reminded me of a prequel to Showgirls, but more boring
-The main guy, actor Eddie Cibrian (he's pretty), spent his time on screen doing his best Don Draper impersonation. Fail.
I do hope this gets Canceled.
Here's an actual review if you care to read from actual professionals. They gave the show a generous C+.
http://www.assignmentx.com/2011/tv-review-the-playboy-club-season-1-premiere-pilot/
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