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#115 – Vivre sa vie: Film en douze tableaux (Jean-Luc Godard, 1962)

jfroncek — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:19:27 +0000

After deciding to pursue a career as an actress, Nana abandons her husband and child. However, after she runs into financial trouble, she begins a life of prostitution, which in the beginning she tries to justify as being a part of free will, but as she gets further she begins to realize that this is not the case.

Overall, I really enjoyed this film. The storyline was quite choppy due to the fact that it was done in scenes separated by intertitles, however it was able to be followed quite seamlessly. The camerawork was outstanding, and some of the scenes are some of the most beautiful camera work I have seen.

8.5/10

#114 – Masculin féminin: 15 faits précis (Jean-Luc Godard, 1966)

jfroncek — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:54:06 +0000

A young man, fresh out of the French military service, enters back into civilian life. He meets a young pop singer, and as their romance builds, he becomes more and more isolated from his friends and peers.

Overall, I found this film to be an amazing achievement for the time period. I don’t think I’d ever seen a movie from this time period with such advanced filmography techniques, with most American films being still stuck on primitive filmmaking ways. This was the first Godard film I viewed, and I plan on watching them all.

9/10

#113 – Barcelona (Whit Stillman, 1994)

jfroncek — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:07:34 +0000

After the unexpected visit of his brother, a salesman from Illinois working in Barcelona is brought somewhat back to reality, and both must deal with their emotions, and growing anti-American tensions in the country.

Overall, I enjoyed this movie. As with the other two Stillman films, it’s rich with social commentary and witty dialogue, and the character development is very good as well. The storyline itself was very linear and easy to follow.

8/10

#112 – Lonesome Jim (Steve Buscemi, 2005)

jfroncek — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:56:29 +0000

A chronically depressed writer is forced to return home after not making it in LA. Once returning home, he is forced to deal with his older brother’s suicide attempt, unwillingly working with his mother, and a romantic diversion with a young nurse.

Overall, I found the movie to be somewhat interesting, you could tell that it was low-budget, and it dragged at some parts, but overall I enjoyed it a little bit.

7/10

#111 – Inception (Christopher Nolan, 2010)

jfroncek — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:25:02 +0000

After learning how to properly harness the power of dreaming within one’s own dreams, Dom attempts to utilize these powers for business, as well as coping with his own troubled past.

9/10

#110 – How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (Donald Petrie, 2003)

jfroncek — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:22:30 +0000

In the midst of a bet made by both parties, two people who desperately try to do things to make the other disinterested end up falling in love.

7/10

#109 – Magnolia* (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999)

jfroncek — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:00:40 +0000

Beginning with a police officer responding to a disturbance call at a woman’s apartment, a series of events happen, all interlocking and interweaving with their respective characters all seeming to have uncanny coincidences in their lives and actions that tie them together.

Overall, I found this movie to be very well made. I enjoyed it greatly, and it had a great story that made you think a lot. Overall, cinematically it wasn’t as perfect and amazing as Boogie Nights, however it did show a great deal of grandeur and was professionally done.

8.5/10

#108 – Boogie Nights* (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1997)

jfroncek — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:11:55 +0000

Eddie Adams is a young, seventeen year old boy, working two jobs and dealing with hassle from his parents and trying to please his lover, Sheryl Lynn. However, when he is discovered by adult film director Jack Horner, he is thrust head-first into the adult filmmaking world. While making his way quickly to the top, he quickly comes to realize all that he has to lose.

Overall, this is an absolutely beautiful, poignant, and amazing film. One of the most perfect films I’ve ever seen, a masterpiece of cinema.

10/10

#107 – Step Brothers* (Adam McKay, 2008)

jfroncek — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:13:50 +0000

After the marriage of their respective parents, two fourty-something slackers must attempt to get along while rooming together, attempting to get jobs, and doing other normal activities.

Overall, this is one of my favorite movies. Absolutely hilarious.

8.5/10

#106 – The Darjeeling Limited* (Wes Anderson, 2007)

jfroncek — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:04:12 +0000

One year after the funeral of their father, which was the last time they were all together, three brothers take a trip to India to attempt a spiritual journey and reconnect with one another.

Overall, this is a beautiful, touching film. One of my favorites.

9/10