Tag: Movies

The problem with Netflix

Posted by Shane – September 19, 2005

The problem with Netflix is that I want to see too many movies. I currently have 30 movies in my Netflix Queue, but I want to see #30 as much as I want to see #1. I could spend all day reading recomendations and reviews, and reordering my queue, but the basic problem would still remain. Oh well, “Donnie Darko” is next, and it should be good.

I must say that despite my trivial complaint, which is really against myself, that Netflix is really cool. I have watched a number of foreign films that I otherwise would not have had access to, I highly recommend it. Besides, there isn’t anything on television (except for the new season of Lost and The Daily Show).

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Posted by Shane – September 12, 2005

Miss Carousel has a short entry about “The Exorcism of Emily Rose“. It pretty much hits the nail on the head, at least it does in my opinion.

Being John Malkovich

Posted by Shane – August 23, 2005

I saw this movie on Saturday. I began watching it while I was sort of tired, so I drifted in and out of conciousness. That was a wierd experience. I did enjoy the movie when I watched it the second time, fully alert. I like stories that delve into how man can fall from grace when handed power. I think this movie was about that, at least it was for me.

Amazon.com link: Being John Malkovich

Great Movie

Posted by Shane – July 17, 2005

I saw Wedding Crashers on Saturday with some friends and it was a very good movie. I had everything a romantic comedy needs. The movie was extremely funny, but not too slap-sticky. The romance was not sappy or overdone, it was just right. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone looking for a laugh.

Directors Label

Posted by Shane – June 7, 2005

Although I don’t think the site is quite finished, the video is good. I am looking forward to the “The Work of Director Anton Corbijn”

[link Directors Label, via Depeche Mode]

Star Wars

Posted by Shane – May 20, 2005

Star Wars, those crazy Star Wars…

So, I went to see Star Wars Episode III last night with a friend, who shall remain anonymous. I was duly impressed. I was let down by episodes I & II, and as such my expectations for episode III were rather low. It turns out that George Lucas can still make a decent movie. Following is a short list of things I would have done differently.

  • More Vader!
  • A better space battle (the battle was anti-climatic)
  • No cheesy love lines
  • A realization that Anakin wasn’t the “Chosen One”

I am sure that this list will grow over time, but for now it will suffice.