in black and white

I know I have been writing a lot about movies lately, and as a matter of fact, I have been writing only about movies, and nothing else. And I understand that it can sometimes, if not all the time, be tiring to read same old stuff all over again. But I also know that no one will be tired of reading my same old stuff, because I know very well that nobody reads this. So I'll go ahead and write more about movies then, without worrying about my readers, who don't exist.

As of this very moment, I am watching Good Night, and Good Luck (2005). The movie was directed by George Clooney (and he was also in the movie). I know Clooney as a actor; I'm not a fan, but I can say that he got that it factor in him. I never thought that he can direct such an intense and gripping film as this one. I'm a bit surprised that he also got the eyes of an artist. I won't go into the details of the movie. This is not a movie review anyway. I just feel like I have to write, and let everyone know how good this movie is. It is beautiful. It's colorful despite its being in black and white. Definitely worthy of its oscars nomination.

Another must-see, though it's kinda late already.

movie marathon

I have recently seen these movies (just this week) :

1. Gladiator (my new favorite) - great acting by Mr. Crowe and Phoenix. Touching at times.
2. American Beauty - This is how cinema should be, always.
3. Braveheart - Mr. Gibson's accent is a turn on.
4. The Godfather II - Al Pacino is reason enough.
5. The Godfather III - A lot have been disappointed with it. I'm not one of them.
6. The Departed - I don't like it but the story is great. And it's a Scorsese film, for crying out loud.

These are beautiful films; film-making at its best. Such a shame it took me years before seeing these beautiful pieces of art.

black space

This space is for a friend who lost his father just recently.

guns, blood and a skinhead

First time I've seen it (this is the first movie Ive seen this week; saw it on the 21st), I was disappointed. Maybe because I expected so much from it (plus the fact that I have waited for it since last month) .

After re-watching it yesterday, I found myself respecting it. Maybe because I didn't expect so much this time. hehehe

A second look can really make a difference.

I'll do some re-reading then.

enchanted

... is, indeed, enchanting. Another must-see. Amy Adams is such a sweetheart. Love it.

crash

"It's the sense of touch. In any real city, you walk, you know? You brush past people, people bump into you. In L.A., nobody touches you. We're always behind this metal and glass. I think we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other, just so we can feel something. "

- opening scene, crash (2004)


I love Brokeback Mountain and it's still my favorite. But i won't argue anymore that Crash, after watching it last monday with my friend Angus, really deserves the Oscars. Written and directed beautifully by Paul Haggis, this movie is a must-see.

it's superbad

Superbad is super fun.

I didn't really plan to watch this movie, or any movie shown this week, for that matter. But while i was checking Zafra's site yesterday, I thought of giving the movie a chance. In her site, Zafra wrote that if you only have to see one movie this week, make it superbad.

This movie is worth your money and time. It's super fun. But it's also super touching at some point. This movie made me appreciate my friends and the beauty of friendship.