Some people never go crazy...

Today I saw Barfly, directed by Barbet Schroeder (he made Murder by Numbers), written by Charles Bukowski, starring Mickey Rourke (yep, The Wrestler guy or Marv from Sin City), Faye Dunaway and Alice Krige (she was Christabella in Silent Hill).

To start off, this is not your typical movie. The main character is pretty antagonistic of what I had in mind from the beginning. Since the first scene you like the guy, he has a certain spark that just reels you into his world.

I consider it a drama, but it's not going to make you cry, that's for sure ha ha.

The main idea of the movie is you follow a jack of all trades who lives one day at a time, booze is his main concern and the rest of the world can go about it's business; you see his encounters and the choices he makes. I liked his philosophy, I think that was what made me go through all the movie, I was curious on what he was going to do next.

I think Rourke really did a good job with the character. If you are in the mood for an out of the ordinary drama, this might be a good option. Enjoy!

Just in case you were curious...

Today I came across a web page containing a really good documentary called The Pixar Story, I had the privilege of seeing it in Siggraph last year. It's a true inspiration. If you are a fan of Pixar films, I highly recommend you watch it.

The downside is that when you reach 72 minutes the web page will make you wait a little while to continue, but believe me it's really worth it.

I found it online though Documentalizate and it's in spanish.

The documentary was directed by Lesly Iwerks.

Enjoy!

From Zero to Hero

I just watched Slumdog Millionaire, I guess this would have been better before the Oscars haha, and I know that because of all the brouhaha this post isn't really necessary, so I'll keep it short.

This film was Directed by Danny Boyle (you got to love him for 28 days later, Trainspotting and Sunshine). Co-directed by Loveleen Tandan. The main characters where portrayed by Dev Patel and Freida Pinto.

Due to my lack of true inspiration (and if I send this to Draft it will never see the light of day) I'll just say, at first I totally sub estimated the film, the title didn't appeal to me and I didn't even bother to know who made it. After a while everyone was cheering for it, and eventually became the underdog for the Oscars and came out a winner. So I gave it the chance it deserved. And the verdict is: it's really good, and it deserves to be watched.

The story goes around this uneducated boy who ends up in Who wants to be a millionaire and actually starts winning. How does he know? Well, it's not what you think or at least, it wasn't what I expected. You'll get surprised, you'll be moved, I'm not sure if your laugh or cry (I don't remember laughing and I didn't cry), but in the end I recommend the movie. The story is good, and makes you cheer for the main character, so take a risk if you haven't seen it, Danny Boyle won't let you down ha ha. Enjoy!

That ain't my kid

I saw the Changeling the other day and I had to write about it.

Let's start from the beginning, this movie was directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Angelina Jolie, Michael Kelly, John Malkovich, among others.

Now, if you are a fan of Eastwood's work as a director, I think this movie will not disappoint you, but be warned its going to be a bumpy ride.

The first time my dad saw the trailer, he couldn't believe Angelina was the woman on screen. To be sincere, I'm not a big fan, but I think that she really pulls off the character.

The plot goes around a mother that reports her missing son and how the police gives her another boy. I don't want to spoil (as always) so I won't go any further. Yet I do share that it gets a little intense. Eastwood does a really good job on getting you involved in the film. In my case, let's just say I had to practice a few breathing exercises during the film because I was getting stressed out (in a good way, I don't know if that exists ha ha, what I'm trying to say is that I got stressed just by imagining how I would feel in her shoes).

And, just in case you are Jolie fan, I think that she looks gorgeous, I loved 20's/30's fashion and the hats, oh you gotta love the hats :D!

Ok, that's enough, I say that if you are in a dramatic mood and want a little mystery, this is a good flick to catch.

What if she never dates?

Okidoki, I just finished watching 10 things I hate about you, starring Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (to name a few), I know, its a teen flick sorta heading to the chick flick scene, but its actually good, the movie came out in 1999 and until now I decided to go for it.

Again, its a teen flick, so don't expect a great memorable movie, yet, I admit, I liked it, and I even think it made it to my fave teen flick films.

Digging a little deeper, the plot goes around two sisters with opposite ways of thinking, and the only way a guy can date one of them is if the other girl goes out, don't freak out, I haven't said anything that you wouldn't find out in the first 15 minutes of the movie (trust me, I checked). The movie is filled with cliches (that is expected). Yet it does have it's high points, it has good music, guys could get some clever ideas on how to enchant a girl and its pretty entertaining. I think it's a good couch potato weekend flick that takes your mind of everyday stuff and takes you back to when your only worry was if he/she knew that you liked him/her.

So go out there and feel like a teenager again ha ha, enjoy!

Creepy Radio

I was about to go to bed, when I remembered that I also wanted to mention another movie, its a weird thriller called Frequency, came out in 2000, directed by Gregory Hobbit, wait, I mean Hoblit (couldn't help myself, my bad), starring Dennis Quaid and James Caviezel.

I know what you might be thinking, but bear with me, I know the name doesn't say much, I won't get into details or I will totally spoil the movie, the main concept is, there is a guy who can talk to his dead father through a radio, THERE, haha, I know I know, its not much, but really, I recommend you watch it, it made me sit on the edge of my seat all through the movie making up theories on where the movie will go. In short its a good movie, be a little open minded, don't over analize (or you'll hate it), sit back, relax, and make up weird theories.

The performances are good to get you tangled in the movie, even with the fact that James Caviezel will always be The Count of Monte Cristo to me haha (which is another good movie, long, but very entertaining, anywho, going back). The director seems really into the cop thriller type movies with big actor names, I haven't seen any of them so I really can't suggest more.

Oh well, I liked it so there :P Enjoy!

Attack of another romantic comedy

Well I just finished watching "Two weeks notice", well, this time it's Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant, yes, all his characters seem the same witty guy who always has the sarcastic or comical comment in the precise moment, but hey, this movie is special, I was going through movie possibilities and could not help myself going down memory lane.

The movie is the type that will make you smile, and at some point it might make you kinda giggle (you know, that half laugh that we all make when something kinda funny happens, yep, that one). It will not impact, you probably will feel a little frustrated with a character, but, I think I can say that its an easygoing film that will take your mind off the world for 101 minutes, and while you're at it, get some chinese take out, a warm blanket and enjoy the film.

Curious fact, this is film was written and directed by Marc Lawrence, he also wrote the Miss Congeniality series.

Another Movies movies movies...

Well hello again... on my last post I promised two reviews and after seeing another heart moving girly movie I think its time to make amends... so here we go...

Down to you

This movie came out in 2000 but to me it was sooooo 90's, haha had to say it... Freddie Prince Jr. stars in it along with Julia Stiles, the movie basically takes you on the evolution of a relationship... the honeymoon period and so on... if you ever had a long term relationship there are things that you will feel moved by... i recomend this... it is full of cliches... but all in all... i think its good...

Sweet November

Well I'm amazed... just found out this is a remake... 1968 remake... hmmm... interesting... haha moving on... Neo... *cough* I mean Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron star in this one... I must confess that at first I couldn't stand the main characters... they were sooooo exagerated... but I still gave the movie a chance and well... I ended up almost crying with it... the plot goes around this big time advertising guy who ends up meeting this crazy hippish girl that turns his life upside down... it's not your tipical boy meets girl and the world is upside down type movie... trust me on this one... it has a special spin to it... that's all I'll say... or I'll end up spoiling and we dont want that... now do we?

Autumn in New York

Ahhhh Richard Gere... I don't care if that guy is old I think he is truly a handsome actor (bet you were expecting a comment like, ahhh I dont care if he's old I think he's hot... hahahaha! well no :P beat you to it)... and Winona Ryder... this movie almost made me cry as well... I think I'm really a sucker for chic flicks haha... anywho... the story follows two characters who fall in love... a rich ladies man, a simple yet enchanting young girl and how the phrase "All I'm able to offer you is this, nothing more until it ends" can have different meanings... I know I know... it dosen't sound unique... but... hey! trust me on this one... would I risk mentioning it on my previous post if it wasn't worth it? curious? go for it ;)

Well this is the end of the post... I hope you enjoy the movies as much as I did... I hope I didnt spoil any of them and got you curious into seeing at least one...

au revoir! ;)

Movies movies movies...

Well these past few days I've spent watching movies... so here are a few recommendations if you are completely bored...

first... the girly ones ha ha... sorry but I've been in a romantic comedy mood...

How to lose a guy in 10 days...

This one takes me back... it came out in 2003... starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey... directed by Donald Petrie...

It pretty much goes around on how bad a date can go and how much can one be patient... it get's mushy... buuuuuuuuuuut I know guys who lived through it... so it's not all lost ;P ha ha... I give it a good ol' 7 out of 10... it's a nice movie you probably won't remember when you think of your top 10 movies of all time... but I guarantee it will make you smile at least once... you choose if you give it a chance or not ;)

The Holiday

I was curious about this one since the first time I saw the trailer... it came out in 2006... starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black. Directed by Nancy Meyers (just found out she made What Women Want, also very recomendable).

Now I know, the combination of actors is kind of weird... but I gave it a chance today... and it almost made me cry... it's a really touching movie... especially if you have ever been in the "unrequited love" category... it makes you laugh... it almost made me cry... it lifts your spirits and makes you feel better (even if your heart isn't aching)... I loved Kate Winslet's character, the way she expresses herself... I dare say... that this is one new addition to my top 10 chick flicks :) most definetly... I give it a 8.5 out of 10 (its was a 9 but Cameron Diaz isn't an actress I'm very fond of... so it took some points away ha ha)... conclusion if you have the time and in the mood to watch a chick flick... I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...

Definetly, Maybe

This is a recent one... came out this year (2008)... starring Ryan Reynolds (I remember this guy from that old TV show Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place daaaaamn loooong time ago... can't believe it's been 10 years of that... too long)... also Abigail Breslin (the girl from Little Miss Sunshine), Elizabeth Banks (well I really didn't know who she was till I saw this movie, sorry), Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers) and Rachel Weisz (The Mummy)... directed by Adam Brooks (he wrote French Kiss (another cute chick flick I recommend) and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (hey! dont judge me <_< !)) Ok ok after a loooong actor and director section... we get to this... I'm sorry but it ain't a reaaaaaally great movie... It's entertaining and it has a new spin on how the story is told and evolves... but... well... I give it a 5.5 out of 10... the audience can get caught inside the movie... but it's pretty easy to get distracted... the main character is a guy... so we are seeing things from the guy's point of view... if you have no other thing to do... and already saw the holiday (ha ha) you could check this one out... Ok... we are done with the chick flicks... one more movie review and I'm heading to bed... Meet the Robinsons...


This movie was made by the Walt Disney Animation Studios (Pixar wasn't involved)... when I first heard about this movie... I was totally indifferent... felt like it was another Disney movie that wasn't going to make it... It didn't catch my eye... as hard as it tried... nope... wasn't interested... at all... buuuut... Sefe told me that he liked it... now curiosity was a good reason to watch it and suprisingly... its really good... maybe it was because I started watching it with 0 expectations (the speed racer effect I call it)... but I found it funny and really enjoyable... the villan is so great and the family is just crazy... I give it a 8... I would definetly watch it again... and if this review convinced you and you are considering seeing it... keep you're eyes open and you'll find hidden mickeys and cool stuff around ;) thats all I have to say about that...

Now before I go... animation wise... I think they started (the new name and image of the studio) with the right foot as they're first movie (they have to work really hard to stand out of Pixar's shadow in the 3D animation area... eventhough it's said that 2D is still going to be worked there)

Ok... that's enough for today... it's late and I'm sleepy...

I hope you enjoyed this and find at least one movie interesting... enjoy!

I've just seen a face

A little late, but happy mum's day...

I saw across the universe this weekend, lovely, I dare say, I like musicals, can't help it... ;P

Well the covers are really well performed, and if you are a Beatles fan, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I really loved Bono and Joe Cocker's performances, it was a surprise to see them in the film :)

And if you are a hard core Beatles fan, you'll find curious references (leaving aside the songs that are sung :P), I wont be too specific (that way I won't spoil anything). Just look for rooftops, phrases referring to songs that do not appear on the soundtrack, blue meanies, and stuff of a sort. If you want to see more about this check out imdb.

It has some really cool animation sequences, it may not be the best technically speaking, but the idea is really good, especially in the military scene.

♪ But you can learn how to be you in time ♪
- All you need is love, The beatles.

This is such a weekend

Well... I heard that I can be such a child sometimes... I hate the idea...

This weekend I'm going to see Emma, Joel and Agus... I miss those guys... It's been so long since I've been to Tijuana and hanged out with them and remember the good ol' high school days...

Also this weekend shall be Vaca's birthday... Mooooo mooo moooooooo (translation: happy birthday Vaca).

I've been watching a lot of movies lately... I saw bridget jones 1... 2... and Hot Fuss (from the guy who made Shawn of the Dead, a must see, highly recommended)... in which curiously I just found out that an actor stars in all of the movies... and I didn't notice him.. Jim Broadbent... stars as Bridget's dad and also as Inspector Frank Butterman... curious... what I did notice though... he played Harold Ziddler in Moulin Rouge... *sigh* im such a geek...

The other day... in my search to stay busy and sane... I went to 1800 cafe... I love the Mango Iced Tea <3 highly recommended in this terrible weather... anywho... I took some photos... I miss my camera... my plan shall be to buy a new one (hopefully a Cannon Rebel Xti) and go back to putting up pictures in Deviant... and hey... maybe if I'm lucky I could sell them there... would someone be interested?

Here are the best pics...

I was told that these are orchids

I don't know the technical name, my mom calls this plant 5 sisters.

A lovely bench in a lovely afternoon

And surprise! More plants...

Before I go... I leave this song... it's not the greatest... I just love how the chorus sounds... have a great weekend!

♪ Rain rain go away, come again another day, all the world is waiting for the sun ♪

Just the way you look

Yesterday I saw The Devil wears Prada... I liked it... a chick flick none the less... but a nice one...

It came recommended and I as well say its good, but, I'm pretty sure most guys won't dig it...

So there you go, if you like the whole independent girl theme and feel identified with having a really demanding job, this is for you.

On the other hand... Frank Sinatra makes me a little happier... so today Frank was on my playlist....

♪ When the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you, and the way you look tonight ♪

Aparently today's post was about looks ;P

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road...

One more day to go until the weekend...

When you are in school you never imagine yourself in the real world...

And when you are in the real world you start to forget how it felt when you were in school...

Yesterday I saw Scent of a woman... I love that movie... romantic yet not too girly, I know a few guys who even like it... hoohah! "But there isn't nothin' like the sight of an amputated spirit. There is no prosthetic for that..."

♪ This boy's too young to be singing the blues ♪