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This post is meant to give you some quick capsules on some of the titles that I've not covered in the last week or two.
Why?
Life got in the way -- maybe some day I'll write a book -- I've got great stories to tell about movies and life in general.
But I digress...
Let's do a quick run through some of the titles that we haven't discussed here. Radio folks have heard about them...TV folks have gotten them...just didn't get thigs online here...sorry!
Silver Linings Playbook - Rated R
(Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro)
One of the best movies of the year -- it's not the romantic comedy that it is being marketed to be. Instead, it is an extremely well done story of a family that has a variety of problems, but needs each other to overcome them. It is still funny at times, but sweet and poignant. A-
Rise of the Guardians - Rated PG
(Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman)
What do you get when you have a movie featuring The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Jack Frost, The Sandman and The Tooth Fairy along with the Boogeyman - Pitch Black? A lot of fun with some of the most classic kids characters. When the spirit is almost lost, it takes the belief of one child and the desire of all of them to come together and restore the faith of the world in them. This is one that the youngest kids may be a bit scared with, bad dreams are scary after all, but will give you the warm and fuzzy holiday feeling before it's over. B
Life of Pi - Rated PG
(Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan)
From director Ang Lee comes this elegantly told tale of a man and his journey across the ocean. This jouney is on a small boat and with a bengal tiger named Richard Parker. How can one man survive days at sea with the ferocious beast? This is a rare film that I would highly recommend seeing in 3D. It's a gorgeous film for the format. And the story will have you as they wrap it up. May not be something you think you'll like, but the storytelling and visuals is worth the price of admission. B+
Lincoln - Rated PG-13
(Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn)
Quite possibly one of the best films of 2012. Daniel Day-Lewis is a shoe-in for an Oscar nomination for his role as the former President. Director Steven Spielberg takes us through the period after the Gettysburg address through the passage of the amendment to abolish slavery. Day-Lewis embodies everything you think of the former President. The film is solid and will have you loving history again. A/A-
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II - Rated PG-13
(Kristin Stewart, Robert Pattinson)
Sure, I'm not the target demographic on this one. Sure, I haven't been a fan of the series overall. But if you chop off the first 20 minutes of this film; it's not bad. It's definitely one of the better films in the series. Maybe that has something to do with the changing of a bunch of the later parts of the film from what the book had; but I don't know. Ok, I've said way too much in this space -- but let me add one more thing...I'm team Alice (Ashley Greene rocks). C+
Skyfall - Rated PG-13
(Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes)
James Bond is back and Daniel Craig bring him to us. This new Bond film will start you at breakneck speed with one of the best opening action sequences this year. Then it gets into a really cool story of survival for James and MI6 as a ruthless villain, played by Javier Bardem, finds out the identities of undercover agents everywhere. I really like this Bond film. B+
Wreck-It Ralph - Rated PG
(John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer)
Video game lovers unite, Wreck-It Ralph takes you inside the game to show you that video game characters have feelings too! Ralph is tired of being the bad guy and heads off to get a medal of his own. Along the way he meets many colorful characters and finds out more about himself. This is fun, quick, funny and smart. I love the interactions between the characters and the story is a classic. A-
Flight - Rated R
(Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman)
Denzel Washington has problems in his own personal life that he solves through the bottle. But he never anticipated that those problems would include crashing a plane, but saving the bulk of the passengers. After a devisatating plane crash that heralds him as a hero pilot, further investigation uncovers that he drank on the day of the crash. Could it have been prevented? Or did he save the lives of a hundred passengers by his talents as a pilot. Denzel is perfectly awesome in the film and the plane crash is incredibly well done. But the film seemed to be missing something, and the marketing is a bit misleading. Although it is very good, it just misses being great. B
Cloud Atlas - Rated R
(Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent)
An amazing journey through time as the stories that span thousands of years intertwine and take the same actors through various forms over time. This is a beautiful film that is stitched together to make the stories actions and reactions show the interdependence of us all. Long but solid, some may feel lost but I felt quite satisfied. B
That's if for now....Hopefully we can stay ahead of things for the rest of the year!!! Enjoy the movies!
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This post is meant to give you some quick capsules on some of the titles that I've not covered in the last week or two.
Why?
Life got in the way -- maybe some day I'll write a book -- I've got great stories to tell about movies and life in general.
But I digress...
Let's do a quick run through some of the titles that we haven't discussed here. Radio folks have heard about them...TV folks have gotten them...just didn't get thigs online here...sorry!
(Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro)
One of the best movies of the year -- it's not the romantic comedy that it is being marketed to be. Instead, it is an extremely well done story of a family that has a variety of problems, but needs each other to overcome them. It is still funny at times, but sweet and poignant. A-
Rise of the Guardians - Rated PG
(Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman)
What do you get when you have a movie featuring The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Jack Frost, The Sandman and The Tooth Fairy along with the Boogeyman - Pitch Black? A lot of fun with some of the most classic kids characters. When the spirit is almost lost, it takes the belief of one child and the desire of all of them to come together and restore the faith of the world in them. This is one that the youngest kids may be a bit scared with, bad dreams are scary after all, but will give you the warm and fuzzy holiday feeling before it's over. B
(Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan)
From director Ang Lee comes this elegantly told tale of a man and his journey across the ocean. This jouney is on a small boat and with a bengal tiger named Richard Parker. How can one man survive days at sea with the ferocious beast? This is a rare film that I would highly recommend seeing in 3D. It's a gorgeous film for the format. And the story will have you as they wrap it up. May not be something you think you'll like, but the storytelling and visuals is worth the price of admission. B+
Lincoln - Rated PG-13
(Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn)
Quite possibly one of the best films of 2012. Daniel Day-Lewis is a shoe-in for an Oscar nomination for his role as the former President. Director Steven Spielberg takes us through the period after the Gettysburg address through the passage of the amendment to abolish slavery. Day-Lewis embodies everything you think of the former President. The film is solid and will have you loving history again. A/A-
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II - Rated PG-13
(Kristin Stewart, Robert Pattinson)
Sure, I'm not the target demographic on this one. Sure, I haven't been a fan of the series overall. But if you chop off the first 20 minutes of this film; it's not bad. It's definitely one of the better films in the series. Maybe that has something to do with the changing of a bunch of the later parts of the film from what the book had; but I don't know. Ok, I've said way too much in this space -- but let me add one more thing...I'm team Alice (Ashley Greene rocks). C+
Skyfall - Rated PG-13
(Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes)
James Bond is back and Daniel Craig bring him to us. This new Bond film will start you at breakneck speed with one of the best opening action sequences this year. Then it gets into a really cool story of survival for James and MI6 as a ruthless villain, played by Javier Bardem, finds out the identities of undercover agents everywhere. I really like this Bond film. B+
(John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer)
Video game lovers unite, Wreck-It Ralph takes you inside the game to show you that video game characters have feelings too! Ralph is tired of being the bad guy and heads off to get a medal of his own. Along the way he meets many colorful characters and finds out more about himself. This is fun, quick, funny and smart. I love the interactions between the characters and the story is a classic. A-
Flight - Rated R
(Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman)
Denzel Washington has problems in his own personal life that he solves through the bottle. But he never anticipated that those problems would include crashing a plane, but saving the bulk of the passengers. After a devisatating plane crash that heralds him as a hero pilot, further investigation uncovers that he drank on the day of the crash. Could it have been prevented? Or did he save the lives of a hundred passengers by his talents as a pilot. Denzel is perfectly awesome in the film and the plane crash is incredibly well done. But the film seemed to be missing something, and the marketing is a bit misleading. Although it is very good, it just misses being great. B
Cloud Atlas - Rated R
(Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent)
An amazing journey through time as the stories that span thousands of years intertwine and take the same actors through various forms over time. This is a beautiful film that is stitched together to make the stories actions and reactions show the interdependence of us all. Long but solid, some may feel lost but I felt quite satisfied. B
That's if for now....Hopefully we can stay ahead of things for the rest of the year!!! Enjoy the movies!
p
We discussed Twilight, Lincoln -- touched on Skyfall and had to run.
Also - for those of you we didn't get to talk about the Blu-ray releases that were sitting on the desk in front of me..
Brave -- has an AWESOME Blu-ray package that will be perfect for many on your holiday gift list.
Need Christmas titles.
Look for the Combo pack of Prep and Landing / Prep and Landing: Naughty or Nice for some recent holiday animated fun.
And we've got a Blu ray release for The Muppet Christmas Carol. WHO DOESN'T LOVE THE MUPPETS?
Plus - not with me, but wanted to mention...Arthur Christmas could become a holiday classic in your household...it's REALLY good.
Here's the link to today's video -- OR the video is posted below (depends on the persnicketiness of Blogger).
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Also - for those of you we didn't get to talk about the Blu-ray releases that were sitting on the desk in front of me..
Brave -- has an AWESOME Blu-ray package that will be perfect for many on your holiday gift list.
Need Christmas titles.
Look for the Combo pack of Prep and Landing / Prep and Landing: Naughty or Nice for some recent holiday animated fun.
And we've got a Blu ray release for The Muppet Christmas Carol. WHO DOESN'T LOVE THE MUPPETS?
Plus - not with me, but wanted to mention...Arthur Christmas could become a holiday classic in your household...it's REALLY good.
Here's the link to today's video -- OR the video is posted below (depends on the persnicketiness of Blogger).
The big historical drama from 2012 comes home and he doesn't even need Parental Guidance. The Collection – Rated R (Emma Fitzpatrick, Josh Stewart)
Killing Them Softly – Rated R (Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini)
Lincoln – Rated PG-13 (Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones)
Parental Guidance – Rated PG (Billy Crystal, Bette Midler)
Let’s face it; this week is all about Lincoln. The Steven Spielberg film that was nominated for a slew of awards and took home the top slot in the Best Actor category is finally available to bring home and you should pick it up. Anyone going into acting should study the Daniel Day-Lewis performance to see what actors can do. And the historical epic will be one to watch for years to come. While Lincoln is the class pick of the week, Parental Guidance is a great afternoon family movie. Sure there were some things I nitpicked on the film, but all in all it’s a fun family title that will give you a couple of laughs.
Also New This Week
The Borgias: The Second Season
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding – Rated PG (Felicity Jones, Luke Treadaway)
Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
A Royal Affair – Rated R (Mads Mikkelsen)
To The Arctic (IMAX) – Rated G (voice of Meryl Streep)
Veep: The Complete First Season
I’m excited for the release of the first season of Veep – the HBO series starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a lot of fun and will have you laughing at some of the more offbeat things that pop up throughout. If that’s not enough, what about Lego Star Wars….really? Whoa. And I’m curious about Cheerful Weather for the Wedding.
Check out the trailer below…
Final Score
Put Lincoln in your library and make time to check out Veep and maybe Parental Guidance.
Pop Popcorn, Do the DietDew, and Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me A Seat!
Well here it is...Oscar noms this morning...on the day of the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. That means some of the below candidates are going to be in a VERY good mood at tonight's award show on The CW at 8ET/7CT.
Best Picture
Amour
Argo
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Django Unchained
Les Miserables
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Silver Linings Playbook
Zero Dark Thirty
Actor in a Leading Role
Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook
Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Hugh Jackman, Les Miserables
Joaquin Phoenix, The Master
Denzel Washington, Flight
Actor in a Supporting Role
Alan Arkin, Argo
Robert De Niro, Silver Linings Playbook
Philip Seymour Hofman, The Master
Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained
Actress in a Leading Role
Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty
Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
Emmanuelle Riva, Amour
Quvenzhane Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Naomi Watts, The Impossible
Actress in a Supporting Role
Amy Adams, The Master
Sally Field, Lincoln
Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Helen Hunt, The Sessions
Jacki Weaver, Silver Linings Playbook
Animated Feature Film
Brave
Frankenweenie
ParaNorman
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Wreck-It Ralph
Cinematography
Seamus McGarvey, Anna Karenina
Robert Richardson, Django Unchained
Claudio Miranda, Life of Pi
Janusz Kaminski, Lincoln
Roger Deakins, Skyfall
Costume Design
Anna Karenina
Les Miserables
Lincoln
Mirror Mirror
Show White and the Huntsman
Directing
Michael Haneke, Amour
Benh Zeitlin, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Ang Lee, Life of Pi
Steven Spielberg, Lincoln
David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook
Documentary Feature
5 Broken Cameras
The Gatekeepers
How to Survive a Plague
The Invisible War
Searching for Sugar Man
Documentary Short Subject
Inocente
Kings Point
Mondays at Racine
Open Heart
Redemption
Film Editing
Argo
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Silver Linings Playbook
Zero Dark Thirty
Foreign Language Film
Amour
Kon-Tiki
No
A Royal Affair
War Witch
Makeup and Hairstyling
Hitchcock
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Les Mierables
Music (Original Score)
Anna Karenina
Argo
Life Of Pi
Lincoln
Skyfall
Music (Original Song)
Before My Time, Chasing Ice
Everybody Needs a Best Friend, Ted
Pi's Lullaby, Life of Pi
Skyfall, Skyfall
Suddenly, Les Miserables
Production Design
Anna Karenina
The Hobbit: An Unexpeted Journey
Les Miserables
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Short Film (Animated)
Adam and Dog
Fresh Guacamole
Head Over Heels
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Paperman
Short Film (Live Action)
Asad
Buzkashi Boys
Curfew
Death of a Shadow
Henry
Sound Editing
Argo
Django Unchained
Life of Pi
Skyfall
Zero Dark Thirty
Sound Mixing
Argo
Les Miserables
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Skyfall
Visual Effects
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Life of Pi
Marvel's The Avengers
Prometheus
Snow White and the Huntsman
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Argo
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Silver Linings Playbook
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Amour
Django Unchained
Flight
Moonrise Kingdom
Zero Dark Thirty
The ceremony is Sunday, Feb 24 at 7E, 4P LIVE on ABC.
What do you think?
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Best Picture
Amour
Argo
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Django Unchained
Les Miserables
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Silver Linings Playbook
Zero Dark Thirty
Actor in a Leading Role
Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook
Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Hugh Jackman, Les Miserables
Joaquin Phoenix, The Master
Denzel Washington, Flight
Actor in a Supporting Role
Alan Arkin, ArgoRobert De Niro, Silver Linings Playbook
Philip Seymour Hofman, The Master
Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained
Actress in a Leading Role
Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty
Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
Emmanuelle Riva, Amour
Quvenzhane Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Naomi Watts, The Impossible
Actress in a Supporting Role
Amy Adams, The Master
Sally Field, Lincoln
Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Helen Hunt, The Sessions
Jacki Weaver, Silver Linings Playbook
Animated Feature FilmBrave
Frankenweenie
ParaNorman
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Wreck-It Ralph
Cinematography
Seamus McGarvey, Anna Karenina
Robert Richardson, Django Unchained
Claudio Miranda, Life of Pi
Janusz Kaminski, Lincoln
Roger Deakins, Skyfall
Costume Design
Anna Karenina
Les Miserables
Lincoln
Mirror Mirror
Show White and the Huntsman
Directing
Michael Haneke, Amour
Benh Zeitlin, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Ang Lee, Life of Pi
Steven Spielberg, Lincoln
David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook
Documentary Feature
5 Broken Cameras
The Gatekeepers
How to Survive a Plague
The Invisible War
Searching for Sugar Man
Documentary Short Subject
Inocente
Kings Point
Mondays at Racine
Open Heart
RedemptionFilm Editing
Argo
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Silver Linings Playbook
Zero Dark Thirty
Foreign Language Film
Amour
Kon-Tiki
No
A Royal Affair
War Witch
Makeup and Hairstyling
Hitchcock
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Les Mierables
Music (Original Score)
Anna Karenina
Argo
Life Of Pi
Lincoln
Skyfall
Music (Original Song)
Before My Time, Chasing Ice
Everybody Needs a Best Friend, Ted
Pi's Lullaby, Life of Pi
Skyfall, Skyfall
Suddenly, Les Miserables
Production Design
Anna Karenina
The Hobbit: An Unexpeted Journey
Les Miserables
Life of PiLincoln
Short Film (Animated)
Adam and Dog
Fresh Guacamole
Head Over Heels
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Paperman
Short Film (Live Action)
Asad
Buzkashi Boys
Curfew
Death of a Shadow
Henry
Sound Editing
ArgoDjango Unchained
Life of Pi
Skyfall
Zero Dark Thirty
Sound Mixing
Argo
Les Miserables
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Skyfall
Visual Effects
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Life of Pi
Marvel's The Avengers
Prometheus
Snow White and the Huntsman
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Argo
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Silver Linings Playbook
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Amour
Django Unchained
Flight
Moonrise Kingdom
Zero Dark Thirty
The ceremony is Sunday, Feb 24 at 7E, 4P LIVE on ABC.
What do you think?
Ah 2012…you’ve been good to us at the movies.
Even the bad movies have been good, in their own ways.
Movies like Battleship (big, loud and tons of action…despite its problems). Rock of Ages – which was glorious 80s hair band rock despite the problems that were there.
But on the good side, I had 4 big titles that I had considered for my top spot…and even as I’m typing this, I wonder if I've got them in the right order.
This year…with it being 2012…I decided to have a Top 12 of 2012. That said…there’s at least 12 other films that I wanted to give some love to … so here’s the films that didn't quite make the top 12 list.
In no particular order…
The Hunger Games, Moonrise Kingdom, Safety Not Guaranteed, The Invisible War, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Detropia, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Smashed, The Sessions, Celeste and Jesse Forever, This is Forty and Life of Pi
All these films had something extra special about them that made an impression with me…but I limited myself to 12 and some had to go…if I did this list another day…films like Life of Pi and Beasts of the Southern Wild could be on my list…but they are not.
Also there is a big * on the list. As of this writing I had not seen Django Unchained. It could have made my list, so I reserve the right to later add an extra title if I feel it is worthy after I get to see it. It was not offered to screen prior to the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards nominations.
So what did make the list…well here you go… my favorites of 2012.
12. Pitch Perfect
I really expected nothing from this film. Literally just another meaningless teen comedy was all I anticipated when I sat down in the theater. Instead I got a smart, witty and repeatedly watchable film that took movies like Mean Girls and Bring It On and mashed it up with the success of shows like Glee to create something that will be enjoyed for years.11. 21 Jump Street
You always run the risk when you remake a television show that you anger the fans of that show. When Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill were taking on the roles I was worried the fun would be gone. But boy was I wrong. Jonah Hill took pride and ownership in the original thought and made it something fun and yet still maintained its integrity. Funny and an altogether laugh riot, Jump Street will be watchable again and again.
10. Skyfall
Bond is back and the first scene in the film is so intense that you’ll just wonder how it can maintain the excitement. It does and with a great villain like Javier Bardem on board for the ride, it’s a film that even folks who aren’t fans of the Bond films. Daniel Craig rocks as Bond and you will leave shaken…not stirred.
9. Ted
This film is wrong on so many levels. But that is what makes it so right. No denying, Seth MacFarlane can make people laugh with edgy and fun humor. Ted is a talking bear that looks like the perfect childhood friend; that belongs NOWHERE near your children as he is as raunchy as it gets. But if you are an adult…this could be just your cup of stuffed fun.
8. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God
The second year in a row that my favorite documentary of the year was shown to me at the Milwaukee Film Festival and that is a testament to the documentary programming crew there. The story of priest sex abuse in Wisconsin and how some very diligent individuals searched for justice is truly fascinating and heartbreaking at once. Director Alex Gibney has a way with telling stories like this that shows an extremely rare combination of heart and empathy to go along with the pit bull nature of the facts. This film will not leave you silent after you see it.7. Wreck-It Ralph
My favorite animated film this year, Wreck-It Ralph has the ability to combine the modern animation capabilities with classic games and keep the classic game motions intact. Voices are spot on, colors bright and vibrant and the right mix of comedy, music, story, and visuals make this my favorite animated journey this year. You won’t wreck your night watching this film.
6. Looper
Rian Johnson delivers probably one of the most underrated scripts this year and a sci-fi journey like nothing you’ve seen before. Joseph Gordon-Leavitt and Bruce Willis hit their roles out of the park and it’s a film that needs to be seen multiple times to truly be appreciated for all of its subtleties. A wonderful journey that when it’s over you feel like you need to go forward in time to tell your future self how good it is.
5. The Dark Knight Rises
After the last Batman film, The Dark Knight, there were a number of folks that looked at this and were disappointed. But this film goes deeper into Batman and doesn’t rely on the bad guy. Bane is interesting, but of course, he doesn’t hold the overwhelming charisma that Heath Ledger brought as the Joker. But the new characters portrayed by Anne Hathaway and Joseph Gordon-Leavitt are a great addition. This is Christian Bale’s movie, and he rises from the shadows of Ledger.4. Silver Linings Playbook
Any of the top 4 movies on my list could be interchanged. I could make a case for Silver Linings Playbook as my favorite film this year just as easily as the next three films. Jennifer Lawrence grows up here and is spectacular. Bradley Cooper does things that we have rarely seen from him before and you just want to embrace him. And with a supporting cast including Robert Deniro, Jacki Weaver and Chris Tucker…it is well worth the time. Study your playbook, this film has more than a silver lining.
3. Lincoln
Steven Spielberg’s labor of love is an amazing cinematic journey. The period leading up to the abolishment of slavery lends itself to an incredible film. And when your film features the best acting performance of the year in Daniel Day-Lewis alongside supporting performances from Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones and a cast that is one of the best of the year. This is an amazing piece that will stand the test of time and should be watched. History is kind to us as moviegoers in Lincoln.
2. Zero Dark Thirty
What can I say about Kathryn Bigelow? She is amazing. Can I profess my love now? Whatever she does I want to see, especially if there is a military focus. The story of the search for Osama Bin Laden and one woman’s quest to not give up the fight is an amazing look at a complex situation. Spanning 10 years, the film does an incredible job of showing the drive and determination of one woman amidst the changing landscape. Jessica Chastain drives the search for the most notorious criminal in recent history. This military action/drama/thriller will have you thirsting for more.
1. Argo
I really loved this film. The tale that Director Ben Affleck brings to life will intrigue and entertain. The Iran hostage crisis was really focused around the large group and the largely unknown story of the covert operation that created a science fiction film as the backbone of a miraculous rescue. The story behind Hollywood’s help of our government in their time of need makes for good film. Affleck is becoming extremely more and more adept at creating a story and crafting a tale in such a manner that appeals to a broad audience. There is an excellent supporting cast here with John Goodman and Alan Arkin among others and with Affleck in the lead, the film is in good hands. The line in the movie is “argo” eff you self….well you won’t need to do that after seeing this one. Instead I say “argo” tell a friend as this is one of the best of the year.
So there you have it…my take on some of the best movies of 2012 – There are others I didn’t mention here as well, that were VERY good films…but you eventually have to stop with these things…so that’s what we do. I really had a good time at the movies this year…and I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store for us!
Until then, Sit Back, Relax and Save Me A Seat.