This film changed my life literally.
Growing up in Colorado I had never heard of something called British Comedy. So my parents sat me down and made me watch old episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus. It wasn't until I was in High School when some of the upperclassmen in my classes would go around clapping their hands and pretending to be on a horse. I remember asking them what they were doing and they had this look that said "you need to go see this film."
So I went to the local store and rented this gem.
This film is still a classic today. It's Monty Python in their finest. The premise is King Arthur and his Knights of the Roundtable must find the Holy Grail. Along the way they meet some interesting characters, Knights who say "Nit", as well as a diabolical vampiric bunny, and something called a Holy Hand Grenade.
Even though this film came out in 1975 it's still a classic to this day.
-A-
Saturday, November 24, 2007
13 of 1001 Reservoir Dogs
Again Quentin Tarantino at his best.
The premise of this film is simple enough. A group of criminals break into a bank and steal money. One of the men is an undercover cop who infiltrates the group and gains everyones trust. Instead of using their real names everyone is designated a color. Orange, Brown, Pink, etc.
Famous line "Why do I have to be Mr. Pink?" said rather convincingly by Steve Buscemi. Good point, because other colors are on another job.
The best scene in this film and you'll understand why when you see it, is the scene with the cop tied to a chair and the strains of "Stuck in the Middle With You" by Gerry Rafferty playing in the background. I won't give away what happens, but I will say this, you'll never listen to that song the same way again. The imagery is very intense.
I liked this film, I thought it worked on many levels. I cared about Mr. Orange and whether he'd be found out as the undercover cop. I liked the gore, and the conversations between the men. We never see the bank robbery all we know is that something went terribly wrong. This film is Quentin Tarantino's answer to the Rat Pack films of the 1950's (ala Ocean's 11).
-A-
The premise of this film is simple enough. A group of criminals break into a bank and steal money. One of the men is an undercover cop who infiltrates the group and gains everyones trust. Instead of using their real names everyone is designated a color. Orange, Brown, Pink, etc.
Famous line "Why do I have to be Mr. Pink?" said rather convincingly by Steve Buscemi. Good point, because other colors are on another job.
The best scene in this film and you'll understand why when you see it, is the scene with the cop tied to a chair and the strains of "Stuck in the Middle With You" by Gerry Rafferty playing in the background. I won't give away what happens, but I will say this, you'll never listen to that song the same way again. The imagery is very intense.
I liked this film, I thought it worked on many levels. I cared about Mr. Orange and whether he'd be found out as the undercover cop. I liked the gore, and the conversations between the men. We never see the bank robbery all we know is that something went terribly wrong. This film is Quentin Tarantino's answer to the Rat Pack films of the 1950's (ala Ocean's 11).
-A-
12 of 1001 The Producers
Ever tried to fail at something so badly you actually end up succeeding?
That's the premise of this film. Two producers one played by the talented Zero Mostel and the other played by Gene Wilder. Devise a plan to write the worst Broadway play ever in hopes of scamming little old ladies out of their money. The problem? The play is so successful due to the antics of the the actor playing none other than Hitler himself.
This film is one of Mel Brooks biggest hits. It's gone on to be a Broadway play with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. I'm still a big fan of the original with Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Two heavy weight comedians doing what they do best, making us laugh at the absurdity of the situation while making us wish for their success in fooling everyone.
Great film that everyone should see if you love Mel Brooks, go rent "The Producers." You won't be disappointed.
-A-
That's the premise of this film. Two producers one played by the talented Zero Mostel and the other played by Gene Wilder. Devise a plan to write the worst Broadway play ever in hopes of scamming little old ladies out of their money. The problem? The play is so successful due to the antics of the the actor playing none other than Hitler himself.
This film is one of Mel Brooks biggest hits. It's gone on to be a Broadway play with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. I'm still a big fan of the original with Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Two heavy weight comedians doing what they do best, making us laugh at the absurdity of the situation while making us wish for their success in fooling everyone.
Great film that everyone should see if you love Mel Brooks, go rent "The Producers." You won't be disappointed.
-A-
Friday, November 23, 2007
11 of 1001 Alien
I was about 7 when I saw this film for the first time. I remember watching much of it through my fingers. Who can forget the baby alien spurting out of the person's stomach and scurrying across the floor? Great imagery that again sticks in our psyche and refuses to go away.
This film works well on our fears. Going up against something we don't understand while being trapped in a ship and the feeling of claustrophobia. Combine the two and you have a film that works on two levels. The horror of the alien plus no escape. Fight or Flight in it's glory.
This film still scares me to this day, yet I find it a true horror film. I personally prefer the psychological horror films instead of the blood and gore horror films. This is a great film to pop in on Halloween, sit back with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy.
-A-
This film works well on our fears. Going up against something we don't understand while being trapped in a ship and the feeling of claustrophobia. Combine the two and you have a film that works on two levels. The horror of the alien plus no escape. Fight or Flight in it's glory.
This film still scares me to this day, yet I find it a true horror film. I personally prefer the psychological horror films instead of the blood and gore horror films. This is a great film to pop in on Halloween, sit back with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy.
-A-
10 of 1001 Jaws
Who can forget this film who has seen it?
This film scared me yet I found myself mesermized by the story. Of course for a while I was afraid to go swimming. To this day I'm afraid of going to a beach and swimming in the ocean, lest I become Shark food.
Even though we hardly see the shark for most of this film, the soundtrack and the acting builds the suspense of this film. Even to this day if you hear the opening strands of the theme song "Dum Dum...Dum Dum..." You instinctivly know what's going to happen. Someone is going to be eaten.
A scary film, yet a film that sticks in our psyche and we never look at water the same way again. That's the power of film to make us never forget the film years after we see it.
-A-
This film scared me yet I found myself mesermized by the story. Of course for a while I was afraid to go swimming. To this day I'm afraid of going to a beach and swimming in the ocean, lest I become Shark food.
Even though we hardly see the shark for most of this film, the soundtrack and the acting builds the suspense of this film. Even to this day if you hear the opening strands of the theme song "Dum Dum...Dum Dum..." You instinctivly know what's going to happen. Someone is going to be eaten.
A scary film, yet a film that sticks in our psyche and we never look at water the same way again. That's the power of film to make us never forget the film years after we see it.
-A-
9 of 1001 Kill Bill Vol. 1
Ah yes, Quentin Tarantino's answer to the Samurai genre of films. What I love about this film is how beautiful it is. I love Uma Thurman's character and her thirst of revenge for almost being killed. My favorite sequence is the fight between Uma and the mob of black clad fighters all in black and white. It takes away the goriness and leaves the beauty of the fight. Granted we still see arterial spray but we are numbed to it just like the main character. We understand her cutting through the fighters like a warm knife through butter.
My second favorite sequence is the sword fight in the snow at the end of the film. It's mesmerizing, it's elegant, it's daring, and it's beautiful to behold.
I was never a big Quentin Tarantino fan until I saw this film. This is one film I will be adding to my film collection very soon. Quentin has an eye for detail and understands genre's of film. Just like "Reservoir Dogs" was a homage to the Rat Pack films of the 50's. "Kill Bill" introduces movie goers to the world of the Samurai and revenge.
-A-
My second favorite sequence is the sword fight in the snow at the end of the film. It's mesmerizing, it's elegant, it's daring, and it's beautiful to behold.
I was never a big Quentin Tarantino fan until I saw this film. This is one film I will be adding to my film collection very soon. Quentin has an eye for detail and understands genre's of film. Just like "Reservoir Dogs" was a homage to the Rat Pack films of the 50's. "Kill Bill" introduces movie goers to the world of the Samurai and revenge.
-A-
8 of 1001 Top Gun
"Top Gun" is a good film. Good acting, good soundtrack, yet I don't think it belongs on this list. Yes it was the film that shot Tom Cruise into the stratosphere of "big celebrities" but I just don't understand why I must see this film before I die.
It's about flying and regaining your courage to fly after a traumatic event. Loss and Love are the two emotions this film runs on. Losing a friend, and falling in love.
Good fight sequences in the F-15's and Tom Cruise is very believable as a flying ace. I just don't need to sit and rewatch this one again.
Interesting choice from this book, of which I disagree in that I don't think not seeing "Top Gun" is a crime. Either you're a fan of Tom's or you're not. That's just my two cents, take it or leave it.
-A-
It's about flying and regaining your courage to fly after a traumatic event. Loss and Love are the two emotions this film runs on. Losing a friend, and falling in love.
Good fight sequences in the F-15's and Tom Cruise is very believable as a flying ace. I just don't need to sit and rewatch this one again.
Interesting choice from this book, of which I disagree in that I don't think not seeing "Top Gun" is a crime. Either you're a fan of Tom's or you're not. That's just my two cents, take it or leave it.
-A-
7 of 1001 Matrix
So which will it be audience? Do you take the red pill and forget and live your life as you have or do you take the blue pill and go spiraling down the rabbit hole like Alice in Wonderland?
Apparently we take the blue pill.
The Matrix is one of those science fiction films that after multiple viewings I'm not closer to understanding the concept for this film. I can grasp the concept of aliens taking the human race into servitude and using us as batteries to power their world. I don't understand how it's a computer program and that one pill makes it all clear.
I understand the bad guys are basically viruses in this computer matrix. Plug yourself into a port and "Bingo" instant knowledge/up grade.
I enjoy Keanu Reeves since I watched him in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. I found him very captivating in this film and I enjoyed the fight sequences. They were very elegant and a repeat of the fight sequences from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Overall a strange film, but you leave trying to wrap your head around the idea only to be more baffled than before.
-A-
Apparently we take the blue pill.
The Matrix is one of those science fiction films that after multiple viewings I'm not closer to understanding the concept for this film. I can grasp the concept of aliens taking the human race into servitude and using us as batteries to power their world. I don't understand how it's a computer program and that one pill makes it all clear.
I understand the bad guys are basically viruses in this computer matrix. Plug yourself into a port and "Bingo" instant knowledge/up grade.
I enjoy Keanu Reeves since I watched him in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. I found him very captivating in this film and I enjoyed the fight sequences. They were very elegant and a repeat of the fight sequences from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Overall a strange film, but you leave trying to wrap your head around the idea only to be more baffled than before.
-A-
6 of 1001 Saving Private Ryan
One of my friends who saw this film said the whole film was wrapped in the American Flag. The first shot and the last shot are of a faded Old Glory with the sun shining through it. After the first shot the audience sees a shaking hand opening a canteen and Tom Hanks taking a drink. Then the carnage starts on D-Day on Normandy Beach.
Recently I saw a interview with Steven Spielberg, he said the first 15 minutes of Saving Private Ryan took 26 days to shoot. Why so long? Because the entire sequence was improvised. Nothing was written out on a story board it was all in the directors head. He filmed it as he had read about D-Day from survivors of that fateful day. Even now writing about that sequence I feel the anxiety and fear for the men on the boats. Not knowing if I'd survive to see tomorrow. The graininess of the film the hand held camera and the sound of a heartbeat make it real and in first person perspective.
As the film goes on, we meet and get to know the other soldier's in the group. By the movies end we care about these men and what they have endured. By movies end, we know that Private Ryan earned his survival and remembers the men lost to The Great War: World War II. Tom Brokaw calls the men of that war the greatest generation and I agree. For what those boys saw and experienced and lived to tell the tale should be passed on to younger generations so we never forget. For those who don't learn anything from history are doomed to repeat it. I personally don't want another World War II.
Thank you Steven Spielberg, for giving us a glimpse of what war is really like. The carnage, the death, the blood, and the tears. War is not a John Wayne film. It is life or death and we the audience should never forget that.
-A-
Recently I saw a interview with Steven Spielberg, he said the first 15 minutes of Saving Private Ryan took 26 days to shoot. Why so long? Because the entire sequence was improvised. Nothing was written out on a story board it was all in the directors head. He filmed it as he had read about D-Day from survivors of that fateful day. Even now writing about that sequence I feel the anxiety and fear for the men on the boats. Not knowing if I'd survive to see tomorrow. The graininess of the film the hand held camera and the sound of a heartbeat make it real and in first person perspective.
As the film goes on, we meet and get to know the other soldier's in the group. By the movies end we care about these men and what they have endured. By movies end, we know that Private Ryan earned his survival and remembers the men lost to The Great War: World War II. Tom Brokaw calls the men of that war the greatest generation and I agree. For what those boys saw and experienced and lived to tell the tale should be passed on to younger generations so we never forget. For those who don't learn anything from history are doomed to repeat it. I personally don't want another World War II.
Thank you Steven Spielberg, for giving us a glimpse of what war is really like. The carnage, the death, the blood, and the tears. War is not a John Wayne film. It is life or death and we the audience should never forget that.
-A-
5 of 1001 Raiders of the Lost Ark
What a great film brought to us by the genius minds of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. I love the idea of a person living a double life. By day Indiana Jones is an Archaeologist Professor by night he's adventurer extraordinaire who is a true ladies man.
I loved this film in that it was adventurous, it was scary, and it had melting wax dummies of evil Nazi's. What else could you ask for? Also you have Harrison Ford shooting a sword brandishing sheik all of which was completely improvised due to Harrison Ford not feeling well the day of the shoot. Still one of the most famous scenes that cracks me up each time I see it.
This film is on my list of repeat viewings. Not many films get on the list due to losing their luster after the first viewing. Raiders of the Lost Ark is still fun and enjoyable even after all these years.
-A-
I loved this film in that it was adventurous, it was scary, and it had melting wax dummies of evil Nazi's. What else could you ask for? Also you have Harrison Ford shooting a sword brandishing sheik all of which was completely improvised due to Harrison Ford not feeling well the day of the shoot. Still one of the most famous scenes that cracks me up each time I see it.
This film is on my list of repeat viewings. Not many films get on the list due to losing their luster after the first viewing. Raiders of the Lost Ark is still fun and enjoyable even after all these years.
-A-
Thursday, November 22, 2007
4 of 1001 Return of the Jedi
I figured since all 3 of the original trilogy were on the list I should do 3 separate reviews.
"Return of the Jedi" starts off with the audience following the 2 droids as they enter a strange enclosure and meet up with a huge green slug called Jabba the Hut. The droids bring a message for Jabba from their master Luke. After the hologram plays Jabba laughs and the droids are hired into indentured servitude. Later another person comes in with a Wookie on a chain and later we realize that Leia is back to help save Han from his frozen state.
The film draws us in and we hold on for the ride. We know that this is the final segment and all bets are off. We lose some players in the game yet they are redeemed in death. We meet new friends and enemies we thought were bad turn out to actually be good guys all along.
I personally loved "Return of the Jedi" when I was a kid. I remember sitting in the theatre and being completely mesmerized by the film. I don't think I stopped talking for a couple hours afterward. I was in heaven.
What gets me in this film is that Luke who wears white in the first two films wears black for most of this film. It's interesting seeing Luke grow up from the innocent young boy to the man who will lead the new Jedi Order. We also see that not all evil is pure. Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker redeems himself and is able to join the Force. The most memorable scene for me is the funeral pyre with Luke standing there under the stars watching his father's body burn. The audience feels his grief and can relate to him saying "goodbye" to someone he thought was an enemy but was in truth family.
Overall a good film that stays with you. It ties up the other two films nicely with no loose ends. Do I wish the story would continue, yes. Will George Lucas grant me my wish..no. I can live with that and that's OK.
-A-
"Return of the Jedi" starts off with the audience following the 2 droids as they enter a strange enclosure and meet up with a huge green slug called Jabba the Hut. The droids bring a message for Jabba from their master Luke. After the hologram plays Jabba laughs and the droids are hired into indentured servitude. Later another person comes in with a Wookie on a chain and later we realize that Leia is back to help save Han from his frozen state.
The film draws us in and we hold on for the ride. We know that this is the final segment and all bets are off. We lose some players in the game yet they are redeemed in death. We meet new friends and enemies we thought were bad turn out to actually be good guys all along.
I personally loved "Return of the Jedi" when I was a kid. I remember sitting in the theatre and being completely mesmerized by the film. I don't think I stopped talking for a couple hours afterward. I was in heaven.
What gets me in this film is that Luke who wears white in the first two films wears black for most of this film. It's interesting seeing Luke grow up from the innocent young boy to the man who will lead the new Jedi Order. We also see that not all evil is pure. Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker redeems himself and is able to join the Force. The most memorable scene for me is the funeral pyre with Luke standing there under the stars watching his father's body burn. The audience feels his grief and can relate to him saying "goodbye" to someone he thought was an enemy but was in truth family.
Overall a good film that stays with you. It ties up the other two films nicely with no loose ends. Do I wish the story would continue, yes. Will George Lucas grant me my wish..no. I can live with that and that's OK.
-A-
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
3 of 1001 Empire Strikes Back
Ah, the Sequel.
This film had a much different feel and tone to it than "Star Wars." The audience knows the players of the story. We know which side people are on who's good, who's evil. We know that there are very few Jedi left and that they are a dying breed. We meet some new characters such as Yoda and Lando.
This film pulls at your heartstrings because everything bad that can happen does. Han Solo gets frozen. Luke loses an arm, C-3PO ends up in pieces. We also find out the real relationship between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. We as the audience almost have the same reaction as Luke. I know when I first saw "Empire Strikes Back" that I wasn't expecting the revelation of Darth Vader.
I feel for Leia at her loss of Han Solo. At the end of the film we don't know what is going to happen to our heroes. We feel uncertain and scared that the characters we know and love are hurting.
We can only hope that George Lucas has a vision and that it will help us understand what is happening and where our heroes will end up.
Overall "Empire Strikes Back" is a good film, not as good as "Star Wars" but when does the sequel match the original
-A-
This film had a much different feel and tone to it than "Star Wars." The audience knows the players of the story. We know which side people are on who's good, who's evil. We know that there are very few Jedi left and that they are a dying breed. We meet some new characters such as Yoda and Lando.
This film pulls at your heartstrings because everything bad that can happen does. Han Solo gets frozen. Luke loses an arm, C-3PO ends up in pieces. We also find out the real relationship between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. We as the audience almost have the same reaction as Luke. I know when I first saw "Empire Strikes Back" that I wasn't expecting the revelation of Darth Vader.
I feel for Leia at her loss of Han Solo. At the end of the film we don't know what is going to happen to our heroes. We feel uncertain and scared that the characters we know and love are hurting.
We can only hope that George Lucas has a vision and that it will help us understand what is happening and where our heroes will end up.
Overall "Empire Strikes Back" is a good film, not as good as "Star Wars" but when does the sequel match the original
-A-
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
2 of 1001: Star Wars: A New Hope
What can I say about "Star Wars" by George Lucas and not sound redundant. So many have written reviews of this film that mine seems so benign by comparison.
Even after all these years I still get excited as the music starts and the blue writing starts scrolling up the screen. I'm not thrilled by the newer flashier versions of the originals. Granted CGI (computer generated imagery) helped enhance the films a bit with a few things here or there. I guess I love the feeling I had watching the originals as a child with child like wonder. I didn't care if the planet blew up correctly or the fact that some creatures in the background weren't there. I just remember the feeling of being taken away to a fantastical place, where I cared for Luke Skywalker, Leia, Han Solo and I wanted to see them succeed.
Granted "Star Wars" wasn't the best film to showcase Alec Guinness who was best known from "The Bridge over the River Kwai" but it secured him into the hearts of millions around the world who will forever know him as Obi Wan Kenobi. My only plea is go see some of Alec Guinness' other work. He really is a brilliant British actor.
One of the things that I think makes "Star Wars" stand out is the fact that John Williams wrote the score. When most films of the 1970's were done by Synthesizer, John Williams used an orchestra. The result? One of the most famous pieces of music to date. Who can forget the theme song. Even now years later I can sit here and hum the theme song, Darth Vaders theme, etc.
The main thing that stands out is the mythology of "Star Wars." How a young protagonist, who wants to rebel against his guardians is thrown into a war that isn't his own but finds he's a main piece on the chess board. You end up caring for these characters who at the beginning didn't know anything about. You cheer for Luke Skywalker as he grows and matures, you root for Han Solo the bad boy with a heart of gold. You understand that Leia is in a place of power and wants to help save the Galaxy.
"Star Wars" will forever be one of my favorite films in that I can pop it in and be transported again to a place that is familiar and happy that I knew as a child.
-A-
Even after all these years I still get excited as the music starts and the blue writing starts scrolling up the screen. I'm not thrilled by the newer flashier versions of the originals. Granted CGI (computer generated imagery) helped enhance the films a bit with a few things here or there. I guess I love the feeling I had watching the originals as a child with child like wonder. I didn't care if the planet blew up correctly or the fact that some creatures in the background weren't there. I just remember the feeling of being taken away to a fantastical place, where I cared for Luke Skywalker, Leia, Han Solo and I wanted to see them succeed.
Granted "Star Wars" wasn't the best film to showcase Alec Guinness who was best known from "The Bridge over the River Kwai" but it secured him into the hearts of millions around the world who will forever know him as Obi Wan Kenobi. My only plea is go see some of Alec Guinness' other work. He really is a brilliant British actor.
One of the things that I think makes "Star Wars" stand out is the fact that John Williams wrote the score. When most films of the 1970's were done by Synthesizer, John Williams used an orchestra. The result? One of the most famous pieces of music to date. Who can forget the theme song. Even now years later I can sit here and hum the theme song, Darth Vaders theme, etc.
The main thing that stands out is the mythology of "Star Wars." How a young protagonist, who wants to rebel against his guardians is thrown into a war that isn't his own but finds he's a main piece on the chess board. You end up caring for these characters who at the beginning didn't know anything about. You cheer for Luke Skywalker as he grows and matures, you root for Han Solo the bad boy with a heart of gold. You understand that Leia is in a place of power and wants to help save the Galaxy.
"Star Wars" will forever be one of my favorite films in that I can pop it in and be transported again to a place that is familiar and happy that I knew as a child.
-A-
1 of 1001 2001: A Space Odyssey
"What are you doing Dave?"
Ah, yes HAL the computer in all his glory. When I first saw this film by Stanley Kubrick I didn't know what to expect. After viewing it, the film sticks with you, not just the imagery but also the theme song.
Stanley Kubrick's vision of Space is bizarre as it is frightening and beautiful. Also the idea of computers having more control over us scares us to the core. When this film was made computers were just coming into existence for use. HAL is the epitome of what happens when we put our trust into electronics than in humans.
Stanley Kubrick was a visionary of a director. His films all have a similar quality in that you're taken to a world that you're not familiar with. He shows you around and in the end your thankful for the tour but you're not quite the same anymore.
So, go rent 2001 sit back and prepare to be transported to a vision of the future that at the time when this film came out was scary and uncertain. Now as we are in 2007 the vision is fantastical but also scary for us as computers seem to be used more and more in today's society.
-A-
Ah, yes HAL the computer in all his glory. When I first saw this film by Stanley Kubrick I didn't know what to expect. After viewing it, the film sticks with you, not just the imagery but also the theme song.
Stanley Kubrick's vision of Space is bizarre as it is frightening and beautiful. Also the idea of computers having more control over us scares us to the core. When this film was made computers were just coming into existence for use. HAL is the epitome of what happens when we put our trust into electronics than in humans.
Stanley Kubrick was a visionary of a director. His films all have a similar quality in that you're taken to a world that you're not familiar with. He shows you around and in the end your thankful for the tour but you're not quite the same anymore.
So, go rent 2001 sit back and prepare to be transported to a vision of the future that at the time when this film came out was scary and uncertain. Now as we are in 2007 the vision is fantastical but also scary for us as computers seem to be used more and more in today's society.
-A-
Monday, November 19, 2007
An Ambitious Endeavour
Tonight I went and bought the book "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" by Steven Jay Schneider. My endeavour is to watch all of the films on this list that I haven't already seen. Tonight I will go through the book and count up all the films I have already viewed and/or own. I will then start typing up reviews for these films first. Most are Oscar winners or society favorites. I will also be putting on this blog reviews of other films that I have seen or recommend.
I look forward to this endeavour as I mold myself into a film critic. I have a degree in Psychology already and have many Film Studies classes under my belt. I was also the President of the Film Critic Club at my college when I was a student. I figure the best way to critique film is to watch as many as possible. What better way to see as many as possible as watching 1001 films?
My hope is to enlighten others to some films that are out there, if you want to buy this book check your local bookseller or Barnes and Noble. I hope my reviews are concise, and educational as well as helpful to other film goers and critics a like. You may not agree with my choices or reviews and I'm OK with that. I just want others to think for themselves and check the films out and make up your own mind about whether it is a good film or not.
-A-
I look forward to this endeavour as I mold myself into a film critic. I have a degree in Psychology already and have many Film Studies classes under my belt. I was also the President of the Film Critic Club at my college when I was a student. I figure the best way to critique film is to watch as many as possible. What better way to see as many as possible as watching 1001 films?
My hope is to enlighten others to some films that are out there, if you want to buy this book check your local bookseller or Barnes and Noble. I hope my reviews are concise, and educational as well as helpful to other film goers and critics a like. You may not agree with my choices or reviews and I'm OK with that. I just want others to think for themselves and check the films out and make up your own mind about whether it is a good film or not.
-A-
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