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Review of Adam's Rib
Adam's RibNot the best Tracy-Hepburn -- my favorite is Desk Set-- but here they retain all the trademark spark. Some very very funny bits, excellent support cast in David Wayne and Judy Holliday, but too contrived. Pat and Mike better for the battle of the sexes. Posted on 08/28/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space OdysseyIf I were watching this at this hour on TV right now, I'd be drifting in and out, much like the storyline always seems to between the obelisks. I'll grant that there are some stunning visuals and as a person who writes film scripts mostly lacking in dialogue, it seems ... read morePosted on 04/22/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of Bullets Over Broadway
Bullets Over BroadwayI'm not the biggest Woody Allen fan but the war between Jennifer Tilly and Chaz Palmintieri that only he knows is occurring is great. Very funny, especially Dianne Wiest but Palmintieri's character made the movie for me...well written (of course) and great backstage scenes and insight into the creative and ... read morePosted on 04/11/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of Night on Earth
Night on EarthReally enjoyed this film...Benigni's segment was so funny that it became a joke we returned to for months...all very nice performances; don't really remember much about the various characters but remember it as an interesting detour into other people's nights. Posted on 04/11/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of Frida
FridaAstounding visuals, good performances...a life almost as exciting as Gabriel Garcia Marquez fiction...made me want to travel to Mexico and see new colors and new angles. Both Hayek and Molina excellent, Posted on 03/27/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of Kissing Jessica Stein
Kissing Jessica SteinPerformances spot on; story perfect -- it might not work out like you want it to, but everything works for the characters so this goes right up there on my extremely well written list. Great for any kind of movie or date night -- everyone should see it. Posted on 03/27/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of Strictly Ballroom
Strictly BallroomFunny, so very funny...simplest of stories but perfectly tuned for humor and difficult humor at that. Excellent performances, tremendous dancing and great great fun. Both the musical and comic timing are perfect and this is one of the few movies I recommend to everyone. If only I could figure out ... read morePosted on 03/06/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of The Passion of Joan of Arc
The Passion of Joan of ArcCaught this early one morning and couldn't turn it off. Very unusual camera angles, very intense... Posted on 03/06/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of Throne of Blood
Throne of BloodAmazing - great Macbeth adaptation. Very interesting how the Shakespearean story translated into the samurai world. Watched this and the Orson Welles version at the same time and thought Wells cracked the witches, but Kurosawa cracked everything else. Loved the ending -- so appropriate to the place and story. Watch ... read morePosted on 03/06/2008 by lonelypond 
Review of Chasing Amy
Chasing AmyMy favorite of the Kevin Smith movies, although Clerks is the funniest, but the Amy characters are less caricatures. Good performances by all with interesting takes on relationships and their tensions. Plus, a nice inside look at the world of comic books and their creators. Posted on 03/06/2008 by lonelypond |
