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quelbellrw
I am new to the website and found out about Film Catcher thru an ad at the Angelika in Dallas.
I am passionate about independent film ...
Review of Dan in Real Life
Funny, but its no OfficeSo maybe my standards were set too high for Steve Carell. The trailer for Dan in Real Life is nothing but laughs but the movie itself is really quite a tear jerker. The movie names itself a comedy but I'd have to label it a 'dramedy' really. I was surprised ... read morePosted on 10/29/2007 by quelbellrw So the Screening was Packed!The e-mail says get there at 6:30 to secure a space in line. My friend Erica is there at 6:15 and a line is wrapped around the building! Needless to say we did not get there in time to make it in the movie, I will have to see it ... read morePosted on 10/26/2007 by quelbellrw New Screening tonight!Tonight I'll be screening "American Gangster" starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe wich I am very excited about. I must say if you have not joined your local Angelika Film Center movie group you are missing out because I have gotten to screen so many great movies through the Angelika. ... read morePosted on 10/25/2007 by quelbellrw Gone Baby Gone, on vacation I meanSorry no reviews for a while. I just got back from Cabo, Mexico on a very relaxing and luxurious vacation with the fam. There are so many great movies out right now and i feel like I can't possibly make it to all of them; my Netflix queu will continue ... read morePosted on 10/24/2007 by quelbellrw 
Review of Gone Baby Gone
Ben Affleck is better director than actorIn Ben Affleck's directorial debut two young private investigators work the hard knock streets of Boston looking for a missing 4 year old girl. Casey Affleck plays the lead detective alongside his girlfriend and business partner. As the investigation continues it pulls at their relationship and challenges it beyond the ... read morePosted on 10/16/2007 by quelbellrw 
Review of The Darjeeling Limited
Wes Anderson's best to dateIn Wes Anderson's newest quirky comedy we meet three brothers played by Jason Schwartzman, Adrian Brody, and Owen Wilson. Having not spoken for a year following the death of their father and the abandonment of their mother, they have joined together on a spiritual journey to become the brothers they ... read morePosted on 10/15/2007 by quelbellrw 
Review of Michael Clayton
Great thinking man's film*Over the weekend I had the chance to catch Michael Clayton starring George Clooney. This film surrounds the high powered world of chemical company and the firm that protects it's dirty little secrets. Michael Clayton (George Clooney) has a very important role with the Law firm that is getting in ... read morePosted on 10/15/2007 by quelbellrw 
Review of Lars and the Real Girl
HIlarious and heart warming!Ryan Gosling plays Lars in this comedic and heartwarming film about a guy who is lonely and struggles to deal with it in his small Wisconsin town. In order to help him cope with his loneliness Lars orders a 'doll' , Bianca, and makes her his girlfriend. Even though initially ... read morePosted on 10/08/2007 by quelbellrw Tonights screening will be "Lars and the Real Girl"I am especially excited about this screening b/c I love Ryan Gosling so much. The Angelika really has had a ton of screenings lately and this will be my 4th movie to see there in 1 week. I will definately be posting a review of this film tomorrow so if ... read morePosted on 10/08/2007 by quelbellrw 
Review of Lust, Caution
Interesting but vagueAng Lee's new film 'Lust, Caution' was great, no really. The 157 minute run-time was a little long but we all know how Ang likes his movies. The one thing that this movie really didn't have that I was surprised was not there was the beautiful cinematography that Ang's other ... read morePosted on 10/04/2007 by quelbellrw Across the Universe ~ Tid BitsGreat Trivia facts about my new fave movie 'Across the Universe' - Courtesy of IMDB.com of course! Although in the scene outside the high school everyone was dressed in jackets, coats, hats etc... It was actually near 80 degrees while filming. In fact, when the camera cut, they ... read morePosted on 10/03/2007 by quelbellrw Lust Caution: feeling cautiousTonight, Erica and I are going to see a screening of Ang Lee's latest 'Lust Caution'. Ang Lee has made really beautiful films up to this point so I have no doubt that it will be beautiful but the 158 minutes run time has me a little anxious. The NC17 ... read morePosted on 10/03/2007 by quelbellrw 
Review of Across the Universe
My new fave movie ever!When I saw that Oprah was featuring this movie on her show, it made me a little skeptical about how good it was. I saw Across the Universe at the Angelika last night and it is a must see for anyone who loves 3 things: 1. musicals 2. The Beatles ... read morePosted on 10/03/2007 by quelbellrw |
