What, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes isn't enough for you?
I majored in history, and even though my Middle Eastern history is a bit dusty, I found Persepolis to be a very compelling perspective on the Islamic Revolution and Iran's history in the 70s and 80s. I encourage you all to learn more about Iran's history - for starters, check out the Wikipedia entry. Read it before you watch the movie for a better understanding.
Even if you don't, the characters of Persepolis are very real contrasted with the simple animation. It's dramatic, funny, and heartwarming. And props to the Aquarius, for screening Persepolis and Juno at the same time!
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Friday, February 08, 2008
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Too many movies
So with all of my free time, I've been catching up on movies. Here's what I watched:
Pirates 3 - Not very good, especially compared to the first and second. It was way too long and predictable. The fight scenes on the ships were pretty awesome, however.
Shrek 3 - Also not very good. The jokes just weren't very good this time and the plot wasn't as good as the first or second. I'm starting to see a problem with the third movies of a series.
Accepted - Wow, horrible. 1.5 hours I'll never get back.
Breach - Tons of drama in this one. And I can't believe it's based off a true story. Definitely a good movies to watch - Chris Cooper gives an excellent performance.
Legally Blonde - Best quote "I am comfortable using legal jargon in everyday settings." Guy whistles at Reese Witherspoon, who says "I object!"
Legally Blonde 2 - Not as good as the first, but still has a lot of cute humor.
Eurotrip - Surprisingly funny. And tons of crude humor to keep your giggling.
Blood Diamond - DiCaprio gives a stellar performance. I definitely feel conflicted about diamonds and how first world nations work to solve problems in Africa.
Oldboy - Wow, what a messed up story. And I mean that in a very provocative and interesting way. Definitely watch this if you want a great plot twist and twisted story. Plus, Roble Hall is written in the Korean yearbook the main character looks at. Oh snap!
XXX - Bad.
XXX: State of the Union - Bad. Why did I watch both of these?
Not sure what to watch next - I need more sources for movies than the FTP site I currently use. I guess I could make my way to Green, but that requires planning and work.
Pirates 3 - Not very good, especially compared to the first and second. It was way too long and predictable. The fight scenes on the ships were pretty awesome, however.Shrek 3 - Also not very good. The jokes just weren't very good this time and the plot wasn't as good as the first or second. I'm starting to see a problem with the third movies of a series.
Accepted - Wow, horrible. 1.5 hours I'll never get back.
Breach - Tons of drama in this one. And I can't believe it's based off a true story. Definitely a good movies to watch - Chris Cooper gives an excellent performance.
Legally Blonde - Best quote "I am comfortable using legal jargon in everyday settings." Guy whistles at Reese Witherspoon, who says "I object!"
Legally Blonde 2 - Not as good as the first, but still has a lot of cute humor.
Eurotrip - Surprisingly funny. And tons of crude humor to keep your giggling.
Blood Diamond - DiCaprio gives a stellar performance. I definitely feel conflicted about diamonds and how first world nations work to solve problems in Africa.
Oldboy - Wow, what a messed up story. And I mean that in a very provocative and interesting way. Definitely watch this if you want a great plot twist and twisted story. Plus, Roble Hall is written in the Korean yearbook the main character looks at. Oh snap!
XXX - Bad.
XXX: State of the Union - Bad. Why did I watch both of these?
Not sure what to watch next - I need more sources for movies than the FTP site I currently use. I guess I could make my way to Green, but that requires planning and work.
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Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts
Friday, February 08, 2008
Go see Persepolis
What, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes isn't enough for you?
I majored in history, and even though my Middle Eastern history is a bit dusty, I found Persepolis to be a very compelling perspective on the Islamic Revolution and Iran's history in the 70s and 80s. I encourage you all to learn more about Iran's history - for starters, check out the Wikipedia entry. Read it before you watch the movie for a better understanding.
Even if you don't, the characters of Persepolis are very real contrasted with the simple animation. It's dramatic, funny, and heartwarming. And props to the Aquarius, for screening Persepolis and Juno at the same time!
I majored in history, and even though my Middle Eastern history is a bit dusty, I found Persepolis to be a very compelling perspective on the Islamic Revolution and Iran's history in the 70s and 80s. I encourage you all to learn more about Iran's history - for starters, check out the Wikipedia entry. Read it before you watch the movie for a better understanding.
Even if you don't, the characters of Persepolis are very real contrasted with the simple animation. It's dramatic, funny, and heartwarming. And props to the Aquarius, for screening Persepolis and Juno at the same time!
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Too many movies
So with all of my free time, I've been catching up on movies. Here's what I watched:
Pirates 3 - Not very good, especially compared to the first and second. It was way too long and predictable. The fight scenes on the ships were pretty awesome, however.
Shrek 3 - Also not very good. The jokes just weren't very good this time and the plot wasn't as good as the first or second. I'm starting to see a problem with the third movies of a series.
Accepted - Wow, horrible. 1.5 hours I'll never get back.
Breach - Tons of drama in this one. And I can't believe it's based off a true story. Definitely a good movies to watch - Chris Cooper gives an excellent performance.
Legally Blonde - Best quote "I am comfortable using legal jargon in everyday settings." Guy whistles at Reese Witherspoon, who says "I object!"
Legally Blonde 2 - Not as good as the first, but still has a lot of cute humor.
Eurotrip - Surprisingly funny. And tons of crude humor to keep your giggling.
Blood Diamond - DiCaprio gives a stellar performance. I definitely feel conflicted about diamonds and how first world nations work to solve problems in Africa.
Oldboy - Wow, what a messed up story. And I mean that in a very provocative and interesting way. Definitely watch this if you want a great plot twist and twisted story. Plus, Roble Hall is written in the Korean yearbook the main character looks at. Oh snap!
XXX - Bad.
XXX: State of the Union - Bad. Why did I watch both of these?
Not sure what to watch next - I need more sources for movies than the FTP site I currently use. I guess I could make my way to Green, but that requires planning and work.
Pirates 3 - Not very good, especially compared to the first and second. It was way too long and predictable. The fight scenes on the ships were pretty awesome, however.Shrek 3 - Also not very good. The jokes just weren't very good this time and the plot wasn't as good as the first or second. I'm starting to see a problem with the third movies of a series.
Accepted - Wow, horrible. 1.5 hours I'll never get back.
Breach - Tons of drama in this one. And I can't believe it's based off a true story. Definitely a good movies to watch - Chris Cooper gives an excellent performance.
Legally Blonde - Best quote "I am comfortable using legal jargon in everyday settings." Guy whistles at Reese Witherspoon, who says "I object!"
Legally Blonde 2 - Not as good as the first, but still has a lot of cute humor.
Eurotrip - Surprisingly funny. And tons of crude humor to keep your giggling.
Blood Diamond - DiCaprio gives a stellar performance. I definitely feel conflicted about diamonds and how first world nations work to solve problems in Africa.
Oldboy - Wow, what a messed up story. And I mean that in a very provocative and interesting way. Definitely watch this if you want a great plot twist and twisted story. Plus, Roble Hall is written in the Korean yearbook the main character looks at. Oh snap!
XXX - Bad.
XXX: State of the Union - Bad. Why did I watch both of these?
Not sure what to watch next - I need more sources for movies than the FTP site I currently use. I guess I could make my way to Green, but that requires planning and work.
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