Elaine! Elaine! Elaine! screams Ben from the chruch window (I could not stop laughing!). A classic scene in The Graduate, which was released in 1967. This movie is full of love, rebellion, and affairs. We witness the life of a 21 year old trying to figure out his social and academic life. Plus, what he wants his life to consist of in the future. Director Mike Nichols and writter Calder Willingham do a great job in capturing Ben Braddock's (Dustin Hoffman) character. This movie recieved an Oscar.
The main plot is Ben Braddock's journey in finding his true purpose in the world. On his way he ends up in an affair with Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), his future love's, Elaine, (Katerine Ross) mother. After sleeping with Mrs. Robinson and obbeying her treat to stay away from Elaine, Elaine's unaware father makes Ben take Elaine on a date. After Elaine finds out about the affair, she becomes extremely mad and will have nothing to do with Ben. Ben on the other hand will stop at nothing for Elaine, who he has only known for alittle while. On Elaine's wedding day, Ben breaks in a steals her. We are left watching them in amazement as the drive away in a bus towards the sunset. In their minds, as conveyed by their emotions on their faces, they think "What do we do now?"
I thought Anne Bancroft did a great job in playing a seductive cougar and Dustin Hoffman really a 21 year old who doesn't know what he wants perfectly. I give this movie an A!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Dr. Strangelove
Released January 29, 1964, Dr. Stranglove graced the world with its presents. Surprisingly nominiated for a couple Oscars, Dr. Stranglove recieved one for best picture? For real? It's definitely a drifferent movie but best pisture?! Oh well...anyways this film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Peter George. It was made during the Cold war, which was a battle between USSR and America.
The best actor, Peter Sellers played a man who went mad that is to concerned with people's "bodily functions," Jack Ripper, a general. He orders his fighters to bomb Russia because they were going to bomb the U.S. The President calls a meeting with the Soviet ambassador. They find out that Russia was hit with the "Doomsday Machine," which can destroy the world. Jack Ripper, the insane man is the only one who knows the code to stop the attack. Does he stop it?! Watch and find out.
The best actor, Peter Sellers played a man who went mad that is to concerned with people's "bodily functions," Jack Ripper, a general. He orders his fighters to bomb Russia because they were going to bomb the U.S. The President calls a meeting with the Soviet ambassador. They find out that Russia was hit with the "Doomsday Machine," which can destroy the world. Jack Ripper, the insane man is the only one who knows the code to stop the attack. Does he stop it?! Watch and find out.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Top Gun
What movie screamed propaganda for the airforce in the 80s? The amazing movie classic Top Gun! From the awesome scenes of advanced, for the 80s, aircrafts and the heart throb Tom Crusie (in his younger days before he started jumping on Opera's couches), no one can go wrong with Top Gun. This movie won 9 Oscars and 5 nominations. The director Tony Scott and writer Ehud Yonay did a remarkable job in conveying the life of a top fighter pilot.
The movie begins with epic scenes of fighter pilots followed by Maverick (Tom Cruise) and his co-pilot/ bestfriend Goose (Anthony Edwards) winning a dog fight. Maverick makes a "fly by" which causes him and Goose to be in a ton of trouble. Even though they tend to be trouble makers, they are extremely talented fighter pilots that get to go to Top Gun, who also can definitely sing...especially the song "You've Lost that Lovin Feeling." Miss. Charlie (Kelly McGills), a teacher at Top Gun and Maverick's soon to be lover, gets to expierence this first hand. The macho pair meet their rivals Iceman (Val Kilmer) and Wolfman (Barry Tub) who push their bottons. Unfortunately, Maverick and Iceman learn to respect eachother after a tragic event takes place. Maverick ends up flying solo with his father and bestfriend watching over him and Charlie by his side.
I would recommend Top Gun to anyone. This is a classic that would deprive a child if they do not see it in their life time. From the amazing filming, interesting characters, awesome dog fighting, and famous stars this movie gets a solid A++ in my book. I have personally seen this movie 20 times in my lifetime. I love it! :)
The movie begins with epic scenes of fighter pilots followed by Maverick (Tom Cruise) and his co-pilot/ bestfriend Goose (Anthony Edwards) winning a dog fight. Maverick makes a "fly by" which causes him and Goose to be in a ton of trouble. Even though they tend to be trouble makers, they are extremely talented fighter pilots that get to go to Top Gun, who also can definitely sing...especially the song "You've Lost that Lovin Feeling." Miss. Charlie (Kelly McGills), a teacher at Top Gun and Maverick's soon to be lover, gets to expierence this first hand. The macho pair meet their rivals Iceman (Val Kilmer) and Wolfman (Barry Tub) who push their bottons. Unfortunately, Maverick and Iceman learn to respect eachother after a tragic event takes place. Maverick ends up flying solo with his father and bestfriend watching over him and Charlie by his side.
I would recommend Top Gun to anyone. This is a classic that would deprive a child if they do not see it in their life time. From the amazing filming, interesting characters, awesome dog fighting, and famous stars this movie gets a solid A++ in my book. I have personally seen this movie 20 times in my lifetime. I love it! :)
Monday, May 3, 2010
High Society
High Society was released July 17, 1956. Major stars, such as C. K. Dexter Haven, Tracy Lord, Mike Connor, George Kittredge, and last but not least Uncle Willie., made this classic film come alive. This comedy, romance, musical was nominated for two oscars.
This movie was very interesting but lacked individuality. It is extremely similar to Philidelphia Story. Except that High Society consisted of color and music. High Society seemed more funny than serious, like the Philidelphia Story. The plot lines are alomost identical. Except Philidelphia Story was just plain black and white as well as more developed characters which made it less interesting as High Society. High Society seemed alot more happy and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
This movie was very interesting but lacked individuality. It is extremely similar to Philidelphia Story. Except that High Society consisted of color and music. High Society seemed more funny than serious, like the Philidelphia Story. The plot lines are alomost identical. Except Philidelphia Story was just plain black and white as well as more developed characters which made it less interesting as High Society. High Society seemed alot more happy and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
The Philadelphia Story
Presnted as another classic black and white film, The Philadelphia Story was created and released on December 26, 1940. Director George Cukor and writter Donald Ogden Stewart team up to produce this extravagant film. This comedy, romance film stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, and John Howard as the main characters. The Philadelphia Story won two Oscars while being nominated for many others.
How does a girl decide between her past, present, and new love? When they all hit her at once? Well Tracy Lord, played by Katharine Hepburn, becomes hit with all three of her lovers, Cary Grant, who plays her playboy ex-husband or C.K. Dexter Haven, James Stewart, who plays the reporter or Macaulay Connor, and John Howard, who plays the husband to be or George Kittredge. Through out the whole movie Tracy is being pulled every which way by the loves of her life. Who wins? Who live happily ever after? Watch to find out!
I enjoyed this move because it was interesting to see how Tracy dealt with her struggle over her 3 men. The chemistry between Katharine and Cary was very well portrayed and understood. I loved where the movie took place. I give this movie an A!
How does a girl decide between her past, present, and new love? When they all hit her at once? Well Tracy Lord, played by Katharine Hepburn, becomes hit with all three of her lovers, Cary Grant, who plays her playboy ex-husband or C.K. Dexter Haven, James Stewart, who plays the reporter or Macaulay Connor, and John Howard, who plays the husband to be or George Kittredge. Through out the whole movie Tracy is being pulled every which way by the loves of her life. Who wins? Who live happily ever after? Watch to find out!
I enjoyed this move because it was interesting to see how Tracy dealt with her struggle over her 3 men. The chemistry between Katharine and Cary was very well portrayed and understood. I loved where the movie took place. I give this movie an A!