Just a brief explanation of how I review films. Ratings, if and when given, are completely arbitrary. A 2 banana 1 coconut peach movie is not necessarily better/worse/or as good as a movie I give 10/10 stars to. But I probably won't use the star system here at all. You may not know any of the movies here, if so, try a few, you might like them. Or perhaps you have seen a few, and disagree as to my recommendation. That's OK too - we're all different, I might not be the reviewer for you. That said, when these were seen, and many have been watched more than once, they made an impression.
Like you, my tastes are diverse, I liked "Fight Club", "V for Vendetta", "American Beauty" for their themes of social revolt. Perhaps I'll review them here. But to start I'll probably review by director, and list those films by each you must see. That is, if you're a film snob like me.
There is an advantage to the film-review-by-independant blogger format.
1). I'm completely unimpressed by celebrity and haven't been bribed by any of the big studios with vacation packages, meet-the-stars weekends, or any of the other goodies that tend to bias reviewers. The movies I list below are great for the reasons I list, and worth watching for the same reason.
2). Have you ever been to RottenTomatoes and trusted their reviews, only to find that you disagreed entirely with the rating? Here's why. The tomatoe-meter (I can't believe I'm using their Jargon") is an average of all reviews, but on a pass - or - fail basis only. SO, if 100 reviewers see a movie, and say that it's "just OK", the movie will look terrific on the tomatoe-meter and score 100%. This is a small failing of their system. Everyone agrees it's mildly entertaining, and so it recieves an overall rave review. In fact you're far better off to find a reviewer whose tastes, judgement and sympathies run parallel your own - you'll have a much better time at the movies. I might not be that person for you, but try a few of the recommendations before you make up your mind. You might be surprised.
Anyways, if you're still here, the list begins below. Today it's short, but in time it will grow.
A selection of favorite links.
Like many of my projects I start this with the best intentions. Like "I'll update this daily" or "I'd probably be a good parent" or "One more glass of wine, why not, I'm sure I can drive us home..." or "This won't hurt a bit....".
We all know how that story ends. Anyways, as they come to me....