Sex is Zero, Hard Eight, Night on Earth

Sex is Zero (2002, Korean)
Where to start with this one?  Based on reviews I have read, I was expecting the story to be in the vein of American Pie or some other American teen film, but a little more well done.  This was just strange.  There were a few funny moments, but trying to blend [...]

Punch Drunk Love, Sin City, Se7en

Punch Drunk Love (2002)
Definitely offbeat.  Not one of my favorites from PT Anderson.  It wasn’t really bad as much as it was different  I thoroughly enjoy movies that are in the independent style without all the Hollywood trappings (you will find that to be a common thread in my movie reviews).  The indie feel was [...]

Fog of War, Gone Baby Gone

The Fog of War (2003)
This is a documentary about Robert McNamara, former secretary of Defense for John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.  While there is a lot of background on his life, the main thrust is about the Viet Nam War.  It does shed some light on how decisions made in the moment are always going to [...]

Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro is a director with a different approach to film making.  He has an eye for cinematography that I really appreciate.  The pacing of his films also feels ‘right’.  I have only seen three of his films, but have got something from each of them.
The Devil’s Backbone (2001, Spanish / English subtitles)
This film [...]

Weekend of Movies

I spent a good bit of time with the DVD player this weekend.  (I really need to get out more.)
 
No Country for Old Men (2007)
2nd viewing, I enjoyed it much more the second time around. Parts of it were shot in Santa Fe and Las Vegas, NM, so it is interesting to see familiar sights. [...]