Ben
This is certainly an ambitious film, and incredibly clever. It is a great example of good storytelling and a nice reminder that you don’t need a massive effects budget in order to make an engaging movie. Continue reading
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Man on Fire (2004)
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This is a movie that would ordinarily get written off as a dumb action flick, but adding someone like Denzel Washington automatically gives it an added level of credibility that most actors can’t bring. I think there was something similar happening with the Bourne films. If a respected actor like Matt Damon can see something in this film, perhaps there is more to it. Continue reading
The Ladykillers (2004)
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The Ladykillers is an underrated black comedy from the Coen Brothers. I personally put it up there with their other popular comedies, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The Big Lebowski. But for whatever reason this movie is just not looked on as fondly (if people are aware of it at all). Continue reading
Jaws (1975)
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Jaws is my favorite movie of all time. I am always met with statements of disbelief when I tell people this, to which I can now submit Exhibit A: my save the date postcard I designed inspired by the movie’s poster. (If that doesn’t convince people of my love for this movie, I don’t know what will.) Continue reading
The Gift (2000)
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This film became a lot more interesting to me when I looked up its Wikipedia page and discovered this is apparently based on a true story, written by Billy Bob Thornton, about his mother who believed she had psychic powers. Can you get more redneck than that? Continue reading
15 Minutes (2001)
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This is a movie with a promising premise that quickly becomes boring. 15 Minutes attempts to be social commentary on reality television and celebrity, but doesn’t quite succeed. It’s too convoluted and too long. Continue reading
Antitrust (2001)
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This film was made around the same time as when everyone was figuring out how much Bill Gates made a minute. We were all fascinated by this computer geek done well. His story became even more interesting when he was accused of stealing ideas that made him billions. Continue reading
From The Abyss to Zoolander 