Paris Je T’Aime

Okay So… I went to this movie last night already convinced I’d love it, and I did. It is the type of film everyone needs to see at the end of each Arrondissement I wanted to applaud! While not every performance was stellar you can’t be disappointed, And no matter how jaded or biased you are toward love you are sure to come away smiling. Check it out then make some crepes. Paris…dans l’attente de visiter.

My Top Ten Films (I’ve had the list in my mind for a while but when I was asked what it was I could only think of the first two)

With movies being on the forefront of my mind I felt like now would be a good opportunity to write down films that I currently think are the absolute best. (You may disagree but you’d be wrong to) My list however is not very comprehensive and was quickly penned, so expect it to change, as I watch new movies and review old ones.

1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind This is quite possibly the worlds best love story and is simply the most painful movie I’ve ever seen.
2. Pan’s Labyrinthpossibly receiving such a high rating because of the freshness in my mind. The acting is superb, the story well told, and is completely frightening.
3. Waiting For Guffman Simply Fun a must see, buy the DVD for the “special features”
4. Citizen Cain ROSEBUD!
5. North by Northwest Very memorable thriller.
6. Bucket of Blood (1959) A film for the emerging artist, thanks dad for introducing me to this film.
7. The Painted Veil Another 2007 film, a rather simple story with great acting, again beautifully told.
8. The Life Aquatic A touching film about an oceanographer and his final voyage (Bottlerocket by Andersen might occupy this place, but right now the Pirate Scene is winning.
9. Bubba Hotep The Thrid Best Comedy on my list, I’ve never laughed so hard.
10. Road Over the Snowy Mountains A beautiful filmed love story that takes place in a small village in northern China. If you ever find a copy grab it and hopefully it will have subtitles.

FILM FESTIVALS FREEGAN MEALS AND SHARKS

Well Sundance almost came and went without me being a part of it, but Friday night I came in the possession of some free tickets so I went and I really quite enjoyed the film Eagle Vs Shark. I fell in love Lily the main character during the opening scene and was routing for her throughout the entire film. The film seems to come as a Kiwi answer to MTV’s hit Napoleon Dynamite and shows a love story on the edges of popular culture. The dialog is quite interesting and has some real likable characters. though the stop motion apple story felt a bit contrived and lacked refinement making Eagles Vs. Shark an independent film for a reason.

I recommend this film if you are or have been considered a geek, worked at a fast-food establishment, are an orphan, like sharks, mortal combat, human hamster wheels, num-chucks, horses.

I don’t recommend this film if you where ever cool, liked incubus, know any football trivia, or think all you can eat brazilian food is a good idea.