Movie Reviews, for the heck of it.

Even though hardly anyone reads this blog, I suppose I don't care because I will now review a couple films I saw recently. Because I can.



Up In the Air. George Clooney. That chick from the first Twilight. He travels around the country and lives in hotels. He loves skymiles and collects them. He wants to hit 10 million. There are only 6 people in the world who have done it. Thats less people than have walked on the moon. Whats her face assistant wants to revolutionize the company using webcams to fire people than face-to-face, the way George Clooney does it and is so good at. He avoids relationships and lives an unhealthy existance. In the end they learn something from one another. You can't fire people electronically, its just bad all around. She quits. He learns that you need to have relationships. Kind of a true to life thing for GC, the eternal bachelor. Can't believe Anna Kendrick, who was in shitty Twilight got this role and was nominated for an Oscar. Odd world indeed. Grade: C Watchable. Average.



Little Ashes. Robert Pattinson or R-Patz as I like to call him. He plays Salvador Dali during his young college days. He is arrogant, crazy, eccentric and kind of a weird quiet jerk. There is Frederico who falls in love with Dali and it seems they share something great, but Dali shies away and denies the relationship. He moves to Paris, abandoning this great guy, mostly to pursue a career as a great painter. Fame and fakeness override true love for him. It seems like he couldn't face reality. You really feel terrible for Frederico who cared very much for Dali who honestly was his only love in life. It was a moving performance by Javier Beltrán, who really did MUCH better than R-patz, who was decent. Better than Twilight. He was super weird and as always freaking awkward as hell. Which is why I see the reason they paired him with K-Stew (Kristen Stewart) for the Twilight series. They both make me cringe with awkwardness every GD time I watch them. It really bugs. BUT... I think the kid has the balls to really dig deep into his roles, which I respect him for. I guess the real Dali shared many sentimental letters which make people wonder about this relationship, but he always denied until very late in his life when he started admitting the possibility and bringing things to the surface. Either way, interesting story and the man was a total acid trip to be sure. Grade: B- Watchable. Interesting.

Love Post #8

Sundance

Yesterday we decided to venture the second to last day of the Sundance Film Festival. We didn't know if we could get into a film, but were happy with walking around main street and enjoying the sights. I made the mistake of wearing these high healed boots. By the end of the night my feet were killing me. Oh and also, it was freezing.

My sister came with us and it was her first time really being on Main or to Sundance. I think she really had a good time. We shopped a little (found an adorable jacket and dress), had some sushi, which was also a first for her. I helped her understand all the different elements and what was in each roll. She said that if she would have tried it alone she wouldn't have made it, but since I was explaining everything she really liked it.

We went to stand in line for wait list numbers. The film wasn't even announced yet because it was the winner for Best Dramatic Film. We didn't know what it was until five minutes before the film started.

While we were in line waiting for our numbers to be called, we met this awesome older couple from California who has a house in Sundance, Utah. They gave us more numbers that were in front of the ones we had and we stood next to them in line. They were such nice people. We talked about all kinds of films. They had seen two others previous that day. And they pretty much had tried to see one per day while they were in Utah. All by just getting in the wait list line. They were total pros. And they had seen so many great indie films, I was totally impressed how open minded they were.

Because of them we were able to get in earlier than expected. It was really nice. The film we saw was called Winter's Bone and it was amazing. It was sad and raw, but it was perfectly put together and I really enjoyed it. Its about a girl who takes care of her handicapped mother, little brother and little sister. She doesn't go to school, but stays to cook, clean and care for her family because her father has left to the family to make and sell Crystal Meth. When he doesn't show up for his court date it means they are losing their house and property to live destitute without a home. Ree, the young teenage girl, decides she will find her father and bring him in for bond. Very moving.

Here are some clips: Sundance Site.

Yesterday was a really superb day!

Its funny, because in no way, shape or form was I ever suffering or miserable. But apparently that is how I portray myelf because who wants to blog or facebook when they are happy? I've got better things to do! Just to clear the air, all is well and has been for quite some time!

So onto yesterday, which was fantastic! A new kid came to sign up for program. Our numbers have been so bad and the school has been so uncooperative and negative that I was really worried. But then this awesome kid showed up and he loved our club! And he told his twin brother about it and his best friend, which made me so happy. A little kid made me shine with joy, love, wonderment, etc.

Then I had these two tests that I did well on. Classes have been going great. Then in the evening I did the radio show as per usual, rented a flick and chilled.

The film is entitled, Adam, which stars Hugh Dancy (Confessions of a Shopaholic and boyfriend to Claire Danes fame). This guy is totally adorable.



In the film he has Aspergers Syndrome which is a high functioning form of autism. Essentially, these people are genii but the only difference is that they don't function like we do socially. They only understand complete honesty, they cannot understand sarcasm or pick up on body language. Unless you tell them you are bored with them telling you about high level telescopes, they will keep talking about them for hours.

I just loved the film because people assume that when someone has a 'disorder' that they aren't normal or they are mentally challenged, when in reality they are extremely intelligent and their brain is more concerned with information and invention. They assume that Einstein, Mozart and Thomas Jefferson all had some form of Asperger's. I mean you and I are great at parties, but we didn't invent the theory of relativity. So I guess its all about how you want to spend your time...

Love Post #7

I hate when I I have terrible dreams that don't make an ounce of sense and then I wake up bummed out. It kinda ruins the rest of my day.

Love Post #6

My Blueberry Nights...


Has anyone ever viewed this film? I rented it based on the fact that Jude Law and Natalie Portman are in it. But they aren't really. The main person is Norah Jones. I used to own her first two albums. And I had a connection with this one guy over them. But then he left and my roommate borrowed them and I never got them back. So apparently fate stepped in.

ANYWAYS, the whole movie is redeemed by the ending when JL and NJ kiss. (see above) Its like the best kiss I've seen in awhile.