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Solarmanite Sketches: Precious (2009)
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March 08, 2010. 14: Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push'.Sadly, Not the Psychic Teen Sci-Fi/Action Picture 'Push' with Dakota Fanning. Let it be known: although there are many, many things wrong with Precious. Some of which I've detailed in the following paragraphs). And almost as many things wrong with Mo'nique. S Oscar acceptance speech. Deserved her win last night. In fact, I wish the little gold man had been bestowed upon director Lee Daniels. Is how often it compelled me to turn off my DVD player.
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Solarmanite Sketches: March 2009
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March 19, 2009. Is a truly great story universe trapped in a truly crap plot. It may seem odd to recommend a film while making that admission from the get-go, but considering the far-greater numbers of crap universes encompassing crap stories, Push. Is worthy of exhibition on these grounds alone. And others as well. What makes writer David Bourla. In comparison, Push. S story just isn't that interesting. Charting a troop of teen psychics in Hong Kong as they attempt to track down missing "Pusher" Kir...
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Solarmanite Sketches: Movie Diary: Scream (1996)
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January 06, 2010. Movie Diary: Scream (1996). 2010 Movie Diary 2: Scream. I haven't seen Scream. Since its first release. I was 12 or 13, and hated it. Mention of it as influential or even - gasp! Classic, infuriated me to no end. Metatextualism and "post-slashers" just weren't my bloody bag. But now that I can appreciate all things post, I figured I'd give it another go-round. My memory's failed me; I thought Scream. Was horror with a little bit of comedy, when it's the polar opposite. Scream. Subscribe...
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Solarmanite Sketches: Movie Diary: Avatar (2009)
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January 30, 2010. Movie Diary: Avatar (2009). 2010 Movie Diary 7: Avatar 3D. I admit it. I was wrong. Over a month out, James Cameron's über-epic Avatar. Is still three degrees of box office fire! It's on track to out-gross Titanic. Although, given inflation and the extra $3-5 tacked on for 3D movies, I doubt it's sold more tickets), and owing to that populism, might even snag the Best Picture Oscar. Unfortunately, my skepticism of the movie's quality was entirely justified. His effects have finally outl...
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Solarmanite Sketches: September 2009
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September 12, 2009. I'd been excited for years. About a feature-film adaptation of Sacha Baron Cohen. To save you valuable time and clicking:. Brüno's correspondence cuts deeper than that of Ali G and Borat because he reveals the ridiculous double-standards of masculinity. I'm thinking in particular of the Spring Break at Daytona Beach segment. You both enjoy rolling around with men, so what's the problem? On "Da Ali G Show". What is surprising are the number of controversial topics Brüno. Despite a leng...
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Solarmanite Sketches: January 2009
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January 08, 2009. My Bloody Events Calendar. So, last month. I posted a run-down of the film events in and around L.A. I promised to do it every week, and I have. Where is it? At culture blog LAist. I'm very grateful for the opportunity, exposure and very proud to point you towards this week's column. Now, as I continually look for ways to engage this blog, my film knowledge and have a bit of fun, let's talk My Bloody Valentine 3-D. What's wrong with this picture? Entertaining, it's one hell of a gimmick!
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Solarmanite Sketches: Movie Diary: Mirageman (2008)
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January 23, 2010. Movie Diary: Mirageman (2008). 2010 Movie Diary 6: Mirageman. Such an interesting, affecting and brutal superhero film. Although there are some funny moments (mostly revolving around the impracticality of costume changes and transportation), Mirageman. What makes a hero? Is it helping others, inspiring them, or is it knowing when to walk away? These are questions usually left unanswered in superhero films, and Mirageman. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Los Angeles, CA, United States.
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Solarmanite Sketches: Movie Diary Catchup: Brazil (1985), Sabrina (1954), Martin (1977)
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February 04, 2010. Movie Diary Catchup: Brazil (1985), Sabrina (1954), Martin (1977). 2010 Movie Diary 8: Brazil. This is the fourth or fifth time I've seen Terry Gilliam's Brazil. And while I haven't seen all his films, I feel this is the closest he'll ever come to "getting it right". Gilliam's battles for creative control are infamous; Brazil. S lavish DVD set. I doubt I've seen the same version twice, but this time I felt Brazil. But this is nitpicking - on the whole, Brazil. Bodysuit), then an instan...
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Solarmanite Sketches: Movie Diary: Where The Wild Things Are (2009)
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January 14, 2010. Movie Diary: Where The Wild Things Are (2009). 2010 Movie Diary 3:. Where The Wild Things Are. It's also tricky because I had no energy before, and now I have even less no energy. Par ejemplo, when I saw this last Friday, I was so tired I fell asleep for about ten minutes. At a 9:20 showing. Depressing. But not as depressing as what I remembered of Where The Wild Things Are. The movie, a lonely little boy is kind of an asshole, takes it out on his mom, then literally runs away to a magi...
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Solarmanite Sketches: Movie Diary: The Wild Bunch (1969)
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January 03, 2010. Movie Diary: The Wild Bunch (1969). Rather than forge New Year's resolutions, I decided to set several New Year's Projects for myself in 2010. This is one of them, a movie diary of everything I see in 2010. The tentative goal is 100 films, which even with my schedule should be doable without being so oppressive it isn't any fun any more. Let's give it a go, shall we? 2010 Movie Diary 1:. Picked it up at Target for $10! It's been several years since I'd last seen The Wild Bunch. Features...
