Posted by James Brown on Friday, November 29, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
Mary Poppins
Directed By: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Karen Dotrice, and Matthew Garber
It's hard to believe Mary Poppins will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. The festivities get kicked off early this winter with the upcoming awards contender Saving Mr. Banks, a film starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks that chronicles the making of this classic musical. This adaptation of P.L. Travers' children's books is a film that i... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, November 24, 2013 In : 0.00% Water
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Directed By: David Fincher
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas, Tilda Swinton, and Jared Harris
“For what it's worth: it's never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you ... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, November 24, 2013 In : 0.00% Water
Oldboy
Directed By: Park Chan-wook
Starring: Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, and Kang Hye-jung
"Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone."
-Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik)
I've seen some sick movies in my time, but none may be sicker than Park Chan-wook's Oldboy. It's one bloody, disgusting movie. Despite this, the 2003 South Korean thriller is a rare testament to the fact that filmmakers can generate shock and awe with class and style. In a very surreal scene during which our star pull... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, November 17, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
Gangs of New YorkDirected By: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Liam Neeson, Jim Broadbent, Henry Thomas, Brendan Gleeson, Gary Lewis, John C. Reilly, and Stephen Graham
"When you kill a king, you don't stab him in the dark. You kill him where the entire court can watch him die."
-Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio)
Legendary director Martin Scorsese's career can be categorized in two phases — De Niro and DiCaprio. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, ... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, November 17, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
The BirdsDirected By: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, and Veronica Cartwright
"I have never known birds of different species to flock together. The very concept is unimaginable. Why, if that happened, we wouldn't stand a chance! How could we possibly hope to fight them?"
-Mrs. Bundy (Ethel Griffies), an Ornithologist
If you're the Master of Suspense, what do you do after decades of landmark filmmaking that culminated with the greatest horr... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, October 20, 2013 In : 0.12% Hard Liquor
The Rage: Carrie 2
Directed By: Katt Shea
Starring: Emily Bergl, Mena Suvari, Jason London, and Amy Irving
If the last several decades at the movies have proven anything, they've proven that there's no horror movie that Hollywood won't turn into a sequel or remake. Whether we're talking about Norman Bates, Leatherface, or Jigsaw, we always know that they'll be back on the big screen sometime down the road once again tainting their legacy. Of all the mass murderers to grace the big screen, I fi... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Monday, October 14, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
CarrieDirected By: Brian De Palma
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, William Katt, Nancy Allen, Betty Buckley, and John Travolta
"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live."
-Margaret White (Piper Laurie)
High school can be the toughest time of a person's young life. At this stage in the game, you're not a kid anymore, but you're not an adult either. This means that you must navigate the complex social landscape of all your friends and classmates discovering themselves and what the w... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, September 22, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
GoldfingerDirected By: Guy Hamilton
Starring: Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman, Harold Sakata, and Bernard Lee
Of all the James Bond movies, there's one that stands out as the most iconic, as an all-time classic. There's only one Goldfinger. The unforgettable lyrics are sung so effortlessly by Shirley Bassey. The cool gadgets and toys featured in the film consistently impress. The delightful characters leave an indelible mark on the 007 franchise. While I'm partial to Casino Royal... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, August 11, 2013 In : 0.00% Water
Dog Day AfternoonDirected By: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, James Broderick, and Chris Sarandon
"Kiss me. When I'm being f*cked, I like to get kissed a lot."
-Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino)
The 1970s are often regarded as the Second Golden Age of Hollywood. With all the social upheaval of the 60s and 70s over the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, and a host of other issues of the day, there were plenty of things on people’s minds when they entered their local multip... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, August 4, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
InsomniaDirected By: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney, Martin Donovan, Nicky Katt, and Paul Dooley
"A good cop can't sleep because he's missing a piece of the puzzle. And a bad cop can't sleep because his conscience won't let him.”
-Detective Ellie Burr (Hilary Swank)
Though one of the most prolific actors of all time who can do just about anything on the big screen, Al Pacino specializes in playing two types of characters — cops and crooks. ... Continue reading...
