Thursday, January 24, 2013

My Last Five Girlfriends

This comedy is quite imaginative in it's writing & structure, far more than I expected. Quite good. 4/5

My Last Five Girlfriends on Netflix

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Pina

This is a monumental achievement in directing & cinematography - beautiful & lush & dynamically danced and shot. Amazing. 5/5

Pina on Netflix

Monday, January 21, 2013

Madhouse

This utterly predictable horror/thriller has decent acting which makes the failings all the more tragic. Too bad. 2.5/5

Madhouse on Netflix

Saturday, January 19, 2013

The Deep Blue Sea

How can a film so softly beautiful be so darkly tragic? Amazing acting in an amazing film - lovely. 4/5

The Deep Blue Sea on Netflix

Friday, January 18, 2013

Craigslist Joe

This is a well done and inspiring documentary about the kindness of strangers that surprised even me. 4/5

Craigslist Joe on Netflix

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Breathless

I'm sorry but I really disliked this. Hated the style, the acting, the plot, the direction - not for me thanks. 1.5/5

Breathless on Netflix

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Hell and Back Again

Simply the best Afghan war documentary I've yet seen. It seamlessly blends war footage with life at home. Special props to Willie Nelson for singing the title song. This is a must-see for everyone. Awesome film. 5/5

Hell and Back Again on Netflix

Monday, January 14, 2013

Now Is Good

I hadn't realized how much this had gotten to me until it ended and I burst into tears. Tenderly acted, lovely. 4/5

Now Is Good on Netflix

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Jack & Diane

I rented a teen coming-of-age movie. I did NOT rent a film about werewolves. WTF Juno, you're better than this! 2/5

Jack & Diane on Netflix

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Friday, January 11, 2013

Butter

I was surprised at how solid & witty this farcical film was. I do however wish they had shown more of the carving. 3/5

Butter on Netflix

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Compliance

This film is just horrifying, the fact that it is based on actual events even more so. Stanley Milgram indeed. 4/5

Compliance on Netflix

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Why Stop Now

This comedy has a real dark side to it, one if tapped could have left it tragic. I liked the line it walked. And whoever played piano for Eisenberg is simply brilliant. That was amazing piano. 4/5

Why Stop Now on Netflix

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Cosmopolis

On one hand, I really truly hated this. On the other, I was mesmerized the whole film. I hated but liked it? 3/5

Cosmopolis on Netflix

Monday, January 7, 2013

Beasts of the Southern Wild

This film is extraordinary on every level. The direction by Behn Zeitlin is exquisite is detail, tone, palette & focus. The script is densely allegorical, obtuse, and really will make you think. And the acting by 8 year old Quvenzhané Wallis is simply astounding and better than 97% of working actresses out there. This is a must-see film if you like things on the surrealist side. Magical. 5/5

Beasts of the Southern Wild on Netflix