I just watched the trailer for this, and now I can't wait for it to be released in theaters. A completely intriguing and creepy trailer, plus ballet and Natalie Portman to boot? Can't lose with this one.
Black Swan - In theaters December 1, 2010
1. Inception was just... mindblowing. Amazing, fantastic, stellar, exceptional, etc.
2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is kind of perfect.
3. Fuck it, he's perfect.
"Success is not important to me, nor are power or money. If the script feels good, then I'm in. It's that simple." - Joseph Gordon-Levitt
I love his whole "fuck Hollywood" attitude.
Want more of him? Refer to my post from way back when here.
A conversation I had tonight reminded me of this..
Out of all the movies I've seen during my life, this scene from The Life of David Gale has always stuck with me. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend you go do so immediately. Its one of my favorite movies.. Fair warning though: its an emotionally heavy movie.
"Fantasies have to be unrealistic. Because the minute- the second- that you get what you want, you don't- you can't- want it anymore. "
After what seemed like an endless wait to many, Alice in Wonderland finally came out in theaters. Chaz and I were fortunate enough to get a hold of two tickets to the 10AM showing on the Saturday of its opening weekend. Needless to say, it was a sold out show and we ended up having to sit closer to the front than I would have preferred but by the end of the movie I decided that it had been worth the stiff neck.
Those of you who have ever used Fandango to buy movie tickets may be familiar with the survey that's emailed to you shortly after your purchase. There are two different versions of it that you can take: a full version, where you write a full review of the movie you've just watched; and for the lazier demographic who have more important things to spend their time writing about, a much abbreviated version that asks you to describe the movie in five words. I fall into the latter category, so of course I took the shorter version. My five words?
"JOHNNY DEPP'S AMAZING, MARRY ME"
Just kidding. It was: "VISUALLY STUNNING, WORTH WATCHING IMAX"
I've seen a lot of friends asking whether its worth forking over the extra bucks to watch Alice in the IMAX 3D version, and my answer to all of you is YES, YES, YES. I've come across a few reviews that have complained that the quality of the 3D effects in Alice are not up to par with the ones used in "Up" but let's face it, we've all been guilty of spending more than a couple bucks on another drink at a bar that we *definitely* did not need. So suck it up and splurge on the IMAX version!
Whatever the movie lacked in the 3D special effects department, the costume design more than made up for it. I was absolutely IN LOVE with the costumes in the movie. Every single one of the dresses worn were to die for.
I was not surprised to find out that Colleen Atwood was the genius behind them all. She's responsible for these beautiful designs..
Memoirs of a Geisha
Nine
Edward Scissorhands
Sweeney Todd
Atwood's been nominated for eight Academy Awards, two of which she has won and her resume reads like a list of prestigious blockbusters. Talk about amazing talent. That must be the most amazing job to have.
Anyway, I'm currently obsessed with everything Alice.. from her trademark shade of powder blue to the feminine frilly dresses and strange fantasy garden world. If only life was really like a fairy tale.. and I say that more because I wish I could wear those beautiful princess gowns everyday and not look like a freak, not because I want my Prince Charming. Although.. that would be nice too.
Tragic!
I loved this movie. 500 Days of Summer had its share of detractors, but I'm not one of them. Its definitely made it onto my list of all-time favorites and I want to watch it again!
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a cutie.
Jesus Christ, that's fuckin' hot.
Coincidentally, he bears a slight resemblance to an ex from a few years back - especially in this shot. Kinda unsettling, a bit weird -- but don't get me wrong. JGL's still hot, nonetheless.
Love, love, love hearing this guy talk.
I can't wait to see this. The release date for the US is set for September 25.. just a few more months away!
Peep the trailer below:
Gotta see this. It looks funny as hell, aaand Andy Samberg's in it. Peep the trailer here.Release date: March 20th, 2009
Hyped up? Yes. Worthy of the hype? Absolutely.
I just got back from watching Slumdog Millionaire in Mira Mesa with TK, Steven, Cindy, and Joe and it was definitely worth the crazy rush I went through to get to the movie in time. The film's somewhat of a tearjerker; at least for normal people who don't have hearts made of ice like myself, who has never cried during a movie in her lifetime. Haha!
Synopsis from IMDb: "The story of the life of an impoverished Indian teen Jamal Malik, who becomes a contestant on the Hindi version of "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?", wins, and is then suspected of cheating."
The movie is loosely based on a novel called Q and A by Vikas Swarup.. I'm thinking about picking up a copy since I'm out of books to read. Go watch the movie!
Slumdog Millionaire - 4.5/5
I just got back from watching Seven Pounds with friends and I have to put it on my list of recommendations - but only if you've got the patience for slow paced movies. Its a pretty emotional movie with a heavy storyline so avoid it if you're looking for lighthearted entertainment. I hate to admit it but it did make me tear up a bit during certain parts of the film.
Short synopsis from IMDb: "An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers."
Rosario Dawson plays the female lead.. she's gorgeous! I never really noticed it in her previous movies because they've usually got her looking kinda well.. butch. She's got this unconventional beauty about her.
Seven Pounds - 3.5/5
