With Honors 1994 (on video)
Oh boy, how did I miss this one in the theaters. I already knew I was a
Joe Pesci fan (am writing a novel with him cast in my head as the lead),
but I didn't know how much of a fan of Moira Kelly I was. Oh boy!. Was
a fairly decent movie, but the best part was the beautiful black-haired
actress. :)
Mortal Kombat 1995
Ok, I KNEW this was gonna be a violent and hokey movie, but i KNEW i'd
like the production design and computer graphics. So i was not
disappointed, though i was amused by the odd and ill-fated attempts at
humor during this film. Sonja Blade did NOT look like a fighter, she did
look like she was cast your her looks though. I did tell everyone it was
better then Streetfighter, and it was.
Shallow Grave 1995 (on video)
For some reason, I wanted to see this when it was in the theater. I
think it was because I liked the poster with curving staircase. But I
didn't manage to see it in the theater (with the amount of movies I've
seen, go figure). Anyway, I did manage to see it on video, and boy is it
strange. Maybe not strange in an entirely good way, just strange in a
way that you just want to walk away and say "it was an experience." I
think as a cinematic experience, it was pretty good. As for
entertainment, it was...creepy. Not much more I can say except that if
you like offbeat films about the human predicament, try it.
Clerks 1994 (on video)
Ok, I saw this movie in the theater, seen it on home video now three
times. Do I like the movie? Yes. Why? I am not entirely sure. With
way more vulgarity then I can usually handle, this film is offbeat,
witty, and very entertaining. It follows no preset formula, it's fresh,
and the characters are so believable. I'd put this on my all-time movie
classic list. I am very much looking forward to the sequel
Mallrats due out in October.
The Graduate (on video)
Having heard a lot about this film, I wasn't quite sure what to expect.
It's old, it's dripping in its oldness. Dustin Hoffman is young. I
don't know great an acting performance it was even if he did win an Oscar
for it. The soundtrack was great of course with Simon & Garfunkle. The
plot was a little unbelievable, but I just shrugged it off and figured
I've seen a "classic."
Bodies, Rest, & Motion 1993 (on video)
I decided I am a Tim Roth fan after watching him in Little Odessa
and so now I reach back and watch him in this movie. Definitely a
Generation X movie, which in fact, reminds me very much of the book by
the same name from author Douglas Coupland. Maybe it is just the desert
setting, but I get the feel that it is a half-ass attempt at copying that
book. If you like Bridget Fonda, you may have more reason to see this
film. The only really moving part for me is Tim Roth's visit "home" to
find what he never expected.
Dangerous Minds 1995
I didn't quite intend to see this movie. Pfeiffer just didn't seem right
to me for the role I assumed she needed to play. Even after seeing the
movie I don't know if she was the best person for the part. This movie
seemed to me a lite version of Stand and Deliver. It was missing
a lot of the soul as well as more of the struggle. It seemed all too
easy. I am also quite tired of the theme song by now.
Short Cuts (on video)
With a star-packed cast, this movie offered a lot. At over three hours
length, it took a long time. I knew that the film was based on Raymond
Carver short stories, but not until halfway into the film did I recognize
that I had read one of the stories. A very painful movie with very
traumatic and depressing events taking place. This movie does not
glorify marriage in any way, in fact it hardly gives marriage a chance.
There was a hollow feeling within me after watching this film, but
nonetheless it was worthwhile watching it.
A Goofy Movie 1995 (on video)
I admit I am not that big on animated movie, especially Disney movies,
but this movie surprised me. There was a certain up to date feel to the
film which didn't have me swating at cobwebs. This was probably the
first (and only?) film that I enjoyed Pauly Shore in, surprising. My
favorite part, of course, is when Bigfoot listens to the walkman --
classic. All in all, a nice comedy.
Reservoir Dogs (on video)
Didn't know what to expect with this film. Pulp Fiction didn't
really turn me on, but Tarantino still intrigued me. I saw him talking
once on the Charley Rose show and he seemed very creative and inspiring.
Anyway, the movie also feature Tim Roth which was a big plus. This movie
was very bloody, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I think I enjoyed it
because of the excellent script. Tarantino has a way with words and with
laying out the story. While the shifting chronology might confuse
others, it makes perfect sense to me. And the irony impressed me
greatly. A definite must, especially if you like Pulp Fiction.
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