I don’t do too many movie review posts. The biggest reason for this is that I like most everything. I’d be like the critic who never had a bad thing to say, always pointing out the positives and generally being very happy most of the time.
Who wants happy, anyway?
Happy is so 20th Century.
I mean, think about it. Which blog posts out there do you comment on the most? I’d wager that more often than not, it’s probably about someone complaining about something. The complaint probably resonates with you, and so you agree with your comiserating comment. And if it’s not a complaint-post, then it’s probably something really controversial, like semi-agreeing with raping conservative women. Stuff like that gets a ton of comments.
But I see so many things in life (politics aside) that make me feel good, I don’t concentrate on the bad stuff enough to actually write about it. To me, that just spreads more negativity.
Being home with my wife almost 24-7 for the last ~2 weeks, we’ve watched a lot of TV and read lots of books. There’s not much more you can do when one of you is stuck to crutches and either needs to be in bed or in a La-Z-Boy recliner. So I made sure our Blockbuster queue was filled up, and it seems I got on a Gary Oldman kick, because we got three in a row: Basquiat, Interstate 60, and Prick Up Your Ears. Basquiat didn’t do it for me (well-acted, sure, but the lead character annoyed me), and we haven’t watched Prick Up Your Ears yet.
But Interstate 60? I absolutely loved it.
I couldn’t believe I’d never heard of this movie.
- It’s very funny.
- It’s quite thought-provoking.
- Unique plot.
- Lots of great little cameos, like Michael J. Fox & Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future tie, I’m sure). Kurt Russell did a good job too.
We’re looking for more movies that fit the first 3 items above – got any recommendations? Or have you see/heard of I-60 before and I’m just sheltered?
I LOVE Gary Oldman and I have never heard of this movie. How did it fly under my radar?? I didn’t care for Basquiat either. For some reason I kept turning it off half way through.
metalmom – that’s exactly what I was wondering – radar-wise. I was taken aback that it was THAT good and I’d never heard of it.
Have you seen my go-to movie recommendation… “Undercover Blues” with Katlheen Turner and Dennis Quaid? Brilliant parts for Stanley Tucci and Fiona Shaw too! Bonus: Dave Chappelle’s cameo in this flick is his first movie appearance.
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Dave2 – I’ve never been too much of a Kathleen Turner fan, but I’ll always take a recommendation. I also want to see Millions or whatever based on your recommendation.
Just so you don’t think I’m lying,
I’ve never heard of it and love Gary Oldman, too! Have you seen, “The Professional”? I think most people have… but it’s Gary Oldman and Natalie Portman and the guy… crap… I forget his name! good, but not totally family friendly… it’s just kinda… creepy good..
Bah.
My head has been killing me ALL day and I can’t think.
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Sybil Law – yup, seen it. You’re thinking of Jean-Claude Van Damm.
(heheh, had to say that)
Dangit. I should have listed in the blog post some of my favorite Gary Oldman movies – like Immortal Beloved, Lost in Space, The Fifth Element.
I’ve never even heard of that one; I’ll have to check it out.
Not a funny movie but absolutely thought provoking is Memento. Really have to pay attention though, it can’t be on in the background while you’re doing other stuff or you’ll miss out.
Raganator – Memento was awesome
Anything with Gary Oldman has a good chance of being awesome…I figure.
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Robin – yup, and that’s how I feel about Morgan Freeman, too.
and…you know who…
I have never seen/heard of that one! Goin right on the Netflix list. Thanks!
bubblewench – let me know how you like it!
I’m yet another fan of Gary Oldman who has never even heard of that film. I’ll have to check it out.
I’d recommend Grosse Pointe Blank and Zero Effect.
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Avitable – so how is it that 1) so many of us are fans of his, 2) he’s in an AWESOME movie and 3) none of us had heard of it? That’s like crazy talk.
For shame on me. A big fan of the Back To The Future trilogy and I’ve yet to see this movie… let alone, never heard of it. Just added it to my Netflix queue. It may be awhile before I see it, but at least it’s now added.
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martymankins – Do let me know how you liked it. I’m interested to know.