Take 4: The Year in Review
Covered all sorts of movies and television shows this year, but some of you have been asking for a handy little guide to navigate through those movies that I feel were worthy enough to garner a rating of “Must See” or better. So, below, I’ve listed the Best of the Best. Do yourself a favor and check out at least a few of them.
El Mariachi: Classic that introduced me to the world of independent films. Plus, it kicked off a trilogy. Warning: Subtitles and lots of violence. One usually distracts you from the other.
Once Upon a Time in Mexico: The third in the “Mexican Gunslinger” trilogy. Definitely check it out if you liked El Mariachi. Have a hard time recommending Desperado, though (the second movie in the trilogy). Great storytelling and interweaving plotlines.
Network: Great film about the power that our nation’s media conglomerates wield. Many Oscar nominations. A classic.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl: Good ol’ fashioned swashbuckling adventure. And everyone could use some more buckled swashes in their lives.
Sunset Blvd.: Another classic. Pretty darn engaging for an older movie. Washed-up actress meets starving writer. Hilarity doesn’t ensue, but things quickly escalate.
All About Eve: Yet another classic. Great scriptwriting, and great to know that stalking existed in the early years of filmmaking.
Runaway Jury: Courtroom Drama + John Cusack = Riveting Movie
Napoleon Dynamite: GOSH! JUST WATCH IT! Unless you’re training to become a cage fighter…
Bowling for Columbine: Less of an anti-gun movie than you think it is…and more of an interesting look at American’s obsession with firepower. Very moving, too.
Spellbound: Maybe it’s my love of “elimination-style” reality television shows, but it’s also the fact that the stories of these kids is just so great. You’ll find yourself drawn in before you know it.
Incident at Loch Ness: The only “Buy. Watch. Repeat.” on the list. I got it for Christmas. Hilarious…if you go for understated humor.
Max: Found during my “John Cusack Quartet” review…very interesting film, if only because of the whole “young Adolf Hitler” aspect.
Better Off Dead: Cusack classic from the 80’s. If you haven’t seen it, shame on you.
Identity: Another good Cusack thriller. And knowing the “twist” doesn’t make it any less of a cool concept for a movie. It’s a great “well, that person died so they can’t be the killer” film.
The Station Agent: Tiny people rock. If not for any other reason, see this.
Rebel Without a Cause: Well, you HAVE to see at least one James Dean film in your life, don’t you? It should be this one.
See you next year!
El Mariachi: Classic that introduced me to the world of independent films. Plus, it kicked off a trilogy. Warning: Subtitles and lots of violence. One usually distracts you from the other.
Once Upon a Time in Mexico: The third in the “Mexican Gunslinger” trilogy. Definitely check it out if you liked El Mariachi. Have a hard time recommending Desperado, though (the second movie in the trilogy). Great storytelling and interweaving plotlines.
Network: Great film about the power that our nation’s media conglomerates wield. Many Oscar nominations. A classic.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl: Good ol’ fashioned swashbuckling adventure. And everyone could use some more buckled swashes in their lives.
Sunset Blvd.: Another classic. Pretty darn engaging for an older movie. Washed-up actress meets starving writer. Hilarity doesn’t ensue, but things quickly escalate.
All About Eve: Yet another classic. Great scriptwriting, and great to know that stalking existed in the early years of filmmaking.
Runaway Jury: Courtroom Drama + John Cusack = Riveting Movie
Napoleon Dynamite: GOSH! JUST WATCH IT! Unless you’re training to become a cage fighter…
Bowling for Columbine: Less of an anti-gun movie than you think it is…and more of an interesting look at American’s obsession with firepower. Very moving, too.
Spellbound: Maybe it’s my love of “elimination-style” reality television shows, but it’s also the fact that the stories of these kids is just so great. You’ll find yourself drawn in before you know it.
Incident at Loch Ness: The only “Buy. Watch. Repeat.” on the list. I got it for Christmas. Hilarious…if you go for understated humor.
Max: Found during my “John Cusack Quartet” review…very interesting film, if only because of the whole “young Adolf Hitler” aspect.
Better Off Dead: Cusack classic from the 80’s. If you haven’t seen it, shame on you.
Identity: Another good Cusack thriller. And knowing the “twist” doesn’t make it any less of a cool concept for a movie. It’s a great “well, that person died so they can’t be the killer” film.
The Station Agent: Tiny people rock. If not for any other reason, see this.
Rebel Without a Cause: Well, you HAVE to see at least one James Dean film in your life, don’t you? It should be this one.
See you next year!
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