Writer/Dir: Ki-duk Kim (Bin-jip / 3-Iron, Hae anseon / The Coast Guard)
Cast: Yeong-su Oh, Ki-duk Kim, Young-min Kim, Yeo-jin Ha, Jae-kyeong Seo
South Korea/Germany, 2003
Seen: February 2, 2008 thanks to the Toronto Public Library
Reason to see: critical acclaim
It's not very often I see a film and immediately want to see everything the director has done, and this is one of those times. Gentle pacing paired with stunning visuals bring this film to be more than just a simple viewing experience but an experience in it of itself. A personal journey that isn't always easy to watch but always feels like it is getting closer and closer to the truth. This is a gem of a film.
Shannon's Overall View:
I loved it
I'll buy it
I highly recommend it
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© Shannon Ridler, 2008
Monday 11 February 2008
La Vie en Rose / Ma Mome
Dir: Olivier Dahan (Crimson Rivers 2, Ghost River)
Cast: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Jean-Pierre Martins
France/UK/Czech Republic, 2007
Seen: February 5, 2008 on Rogers Direct
Reason to see: The clip shown at the Golden Globes captivated me
I went into seeing this film knowing almost nothing about the life story of Edith Piaf on which it is based, and I think you can get a lot from it without foreknowledge of her life. The strongest element of the film is the performance by Marion Cotillard, whom shows such a range of acting skills it's hard to believe it was all one person. There has been many music biopics in the past few years and it is understandable considering what interesting, although hard, lives that they tend to lead and this film is no different. Having talent by the bucketload, but not necessary luck we watch with hearts on our sleeves and fingers crossed as the film plays though. A fascinating portrait of a phenomenal woman.
My one reservation was that the songs were not subtitled, and my French is nowhere near being able to understand them. I'm sure they were picked to be played at poignant moments, but the meanings had to be conveyed by intuition rather than understanding so that was a bit of a challenge.
Shannon's Overall View:
I enjoyed it
I'd watch it again (especially if there were subtitles during the songs!)
I'd recommend it to music fans
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© Shannon Ridler, 2008
Cast: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Jean-Pierre Martins
France/UK/Czech Republic, 2007
Seen: February 5, 2008 on Rogers Direct
Reason to see: The clip shown at the Golden Globes captivated me
I went into seeing this film knowing almost nothing about the life story of Edith Piaf on which it is based, and I think you can get a lot from it without foreknowledge of her life. The strongest element of the film is the performance by Marion Cotillard, whom shows such a range of acting skills it's hard to believe it was all one person. There has been many music biopics in the past few years and it is understandable considering what interesting, although hard, lives that they tend to lead and this film is no different. Having talent by the bucketload, but not necessary luck we watch with hearts on our sleeves and fingers crossed as the film plays though. A fascinating portrait of a phenomenal woman.
My one reservation was that the songs were not subtitled, and my French is nowhere near being able to understand them. I'm sure they were picked to be played at poignant moments, but the meanings had to be conveyed by intuition rather than understanding so that was a bit of a challenge.
Shannon's Overall View:
I enjoyed it
I'd watch it again (especially if there were subtitles during the songs!)
I'd recommend it to music fans
Return to Film Reviews
© Shannon Ridler, 2008
The Lookout
Writer/Dir: Scott Frank - directorial debut
Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, Isla Fisher, Laura Vandervoort
USA, 2007
Seen: February 9th, 2008 on TMN
Reason to see: This film seemed to get good buzz, and after watching Brick, I think Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one to watch.
I will admit this film wasn't quite what I expected, going in I thought it would be just another crime/heist movie. Although that is the setting I don't necessarily think that is the message . Are you going to accept the life that was dealt to you, or strive for more? Whose opinion will you take to heart? Who are really your friends, and what would you do or not do for them. I think these are much more interesting questions that a simple heist film would not normally go into. Loyalty is a common them in them for sure, but this brings something more. One thing it certainly brings is good performances from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels and Matthew Goode.
Shannon's Overall View:
It surprized me
I'd watch it again
I'd recommend it
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© Shannon Ridler, 2008
Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, Isla Fisher, Laura Vandervoort
USA, 2007
Seen: February 9th, 2008 on TMN
Reason to see: This film seemed to get good buzz, and after watching Brick, I think Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one to watch.
I will admit this film wasn't quite what I expected, going in I thought it would be just another crime/heist movie. Although that is the setting I don't necessarily think that is the message . Are you going to accept the life that was dealt to you, or strive for more? Whose opinion will you take to heart? Who are really your friends, and what would you do or not do for them. I think these are much more interesting questions that a simple heist film would not normally go into. Loyalty is a common them in them for sure, but this brings something more. One thing it certainly brings is good performances from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels and Matthew Goode.
Shannon's Overall View:
It surprized me
I'd watch it again
I'd recommend it
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© Shannon Ridler, 2008
Them!
Dir: Gordon Douglas (Stagecoach, Young at Heart)
Cast: James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon, James Arness, Onslow Stevens
USA, 1954
Seen: February 2, 2008 on TCM
Reason to see: Classic monster movie fun!
I was impressed with this film. Expecting only a fun film, and there was so much more. Successful creation of tension that was almost Hitchcock like. A solid story backed by great characters, including a woman scientist which rocks considering it was released in 1954. And of course, there were monsters which is always fun! As a side note, I was surprized how many themes and ideas in the film that have popped up in other films including: Alien, Aliens, Men in Black and The Host / Gwoemul.
Shannon's Overall View:
I enjoyed it
I'd watch it again
I'd recommend is as classic monster/sci-fi fun
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© Shannon Ridler, 2008
Cast: James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon, James Arness, Onslow Stevens
USA, 1954
Seen: February 2, 2008 on TCM
Reason to see: Classic monster movie fun!
I was impressed with this film. Expecting only a fun film, and there was so much more. Successful creation of tension that was almost Hitchcock like. A solid story backed by great characters, including a woman scientist which rocks considering it was released in 1954. And of course, there were monsters which is always fun! As a side note, I was surprized how many themes and ideas in the film that have popped up in other films including: Alien, Aliens, Men in Black and The Host / Gwoemul.
Shannon's Overall View:
I enjoyed it
I'd watch it again
I'd recommend is as classic monster/sci-fi fun
Return to Film Reviews
© Shannon Ridler, 2008
Bafta Winners 2008
The BAFTA's sure spread the love this year with many films getting just one win. The sweeper is La Vie en Rose with 4 awards, followed by No Country for Old Men with 3 and then the Atonement and The Bourne Ultimatum with 2 each. It's a little surprizing that Atonement won best film considering it only won 2 awards overall. In the acting categories we can looks at the winners and most nod along with shoe in's, and then for supporting actress we have Tilda Swinton! I didn't see that coming. She is so excellent that I'm very happy to see it, just surprized. Congratulations to all the winners!
Here are the results:
Best Film - Atonement
Best British Film - This is England
The Carl Foreman Award * - Matt Greenhalgh, writer, Control
Director - Joel Coen/Ethan Coen for No Country for Old Men
Original Screenplay - Diablo Cody for Juno
Adapted Screenplay - Ronald Harwood for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Film Not in the English Language - The Lives of Others
Animated Film - Ratatouille
Leading Actor - Daniel Day-Lewis - There Will Be Blood
Leading Actress - Marion Cotillard - La Vie en Rose
Supporting Actor - Javier Bardem - No Country for Old Men
Supporting Actress - Tilda Swinton - Michael Clayton
Music - La Vie En Rose, Christopher Gunning
Cinematography - No Country for Old Men, Roger Deakins
Editing - The Bourne Ultimatium, Christopher Rouse
Production Design - Atonement, Sarah Greenwood/Katie Spencer
Costume Design - La Vie en Rose, Marit Allen
Sound - The Bourne Ultimatum, Kirk Francis/Scott Millan/David Parker/Karen Baker Landers/Per Hallberg
Special Visual Effects - The Golden Compass, Michael Fink/Bill Westenhofer/Ben Morris/Trevor Wood
Make up & Hair - La Vie en Rose - Jan Archibald/Didier Lavergne
Short Animation - The Pearce Sisters, Jo Allen/Luis Cook
Short Film - Dog Altogether, Diarmid Scrimshaw/Paddy Considine
The Orange Rising Star Award (public vote) - Shia LeBeouf
*special achievement by British director, writer or producer in their first feature film
Full listing of nominees and winners here on the BAFTA site.
Here are the results:
Best Film - Atonement
Best British Film - This is England
The Carl Foreman Award * - Matt Greenhalgh, writer, Control
Director - Joel Coen/Ethan Coen for No Country for Old Men
Original Screenplay - Diablo Cody for Juno
Adapted Screenplay - Ronald Harwood for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Film Not in the English Language - The Lives of Others
Animated Film - Ratatouille
Leading Actor - Daniel Day-Lewis - There Will Be Blood
Leading Actress - Marion Cotillard - La Vie en Rose
Supporting Actor - Javier Bardem - No Country for Old Men
Supporting Actress - Tilda Swinton - Michael Clayton
Music - La Vie En Rose, Christopher Gunning
Cinematography - No Country for Old Men, Roger Deakins
Editing - The Bourne Ultimatium, Christopher Rouse
Production Design - Atonement, Sarah Greenwood/Katie Spencer
Costume Design - La Vie en Rose, Marit Allen
Sound - The Bourne Ultimatum, Kirk Francis/Scott Millan/David Parker/Karen Baker Landers/Per Hallberg
Special Visual Effects - The Golden Compass, Michael Fink/Bill Westenhofer/Ben Morris/Trevor Wood
Make up & Hair - La Vie en Rose - Jan Archibald/Didier Lavergne
Short Animation - The Pearce Sisters, Jo Allen/Luis Cook
Short Film - Dog Altogether, Diarmid Scrimshaw/Paddy Considine
The Orange Rising Star Award (public vote) - Shia LeBeouf
*special achievement by British director, writer or producer in their first feature film
Full listing of nominees and winners here on the BAFTA site.
Thursday 7 February 2008
Film Fan Fridays for Friday February 8, 2008!
Hello Film Fans and Fanatics!
Welcome to Film Fan Fridays for Friday February 8, 2008! This is almost a double issue considering in addition to the films being released today, we also have numerous releases for next Thursday February 14th so that all the lovebirds will have something to watch (or ignore) if they chooose to cuddle in the theatre on Valentine's day.
Starting today we have six films to choose from and with that there is an even split of three limited releases and three wide releases. Two of the limited releases are Canadian and both are heavyweights. First up is Up the Yangtze, a documentary focused on the affect of the Three Gorges Dam and I am most certainly going to see this one, it looks amazing. Our second Canadian film if Normal, a drama by Carl Bessai exploring grief with powerful performances with a cast including Carrie-Anne Moss, Callum Keith Rennie and Kevin Zegers. The third limited release is Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show, a documentary that follows a comedy troupe for 30 shows in 30 days.
Wide releases this week are all comedies of one kind or another, starting with Fool's Gold, the romantic-comedy-adventure film which preview did not impress me at all but Andy Tennant is directing and he did bring us Hitch and Sweet Home Alabama, both of which were quite charming. Next up is In Bruges, a crime-comedy of hitmen on vacation but we all know hitmen are never really on vacation, are they? Last up is Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, the latest Martin Lawrence comedy which I could barely make it through the trailer. Slapstick, physical comedy and many "Oh no you didn't!" moments will be present.
Just before next week's releases we have a slew of wide releases on Valentine's Day. It is a surprize that none appear to be full-on romances. Definitely, Maybe is the closest as a drama focusing on a father/daughter relationship and reminiscing of past loves. It is followed by outr second dance film of the year Step Up 2 the Streets which has almost no recognizable connection to the original Step Up, but I will see nonetheless because, yes, it is a dance film. Next up is Jumper, which looks promising to be a fun spin on action style films, and the last of the Valentine's Day release is the kid's adventure flick The Spiderwick Chronicles.
If that isn't enough, award's season is still in full effect, the BAFTA's (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) will be held this Sunday February 10th, 2008.
Have a great week & a Happy Valentine's Day!
Shannon
Festival Watch
Reel Politik Film Festival
Showcasing political films that address global concerns
February 7-9, 2008 at Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility
1 Devonshire Pl, in the Munk Centre South House, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Friday February 8, 2008 Releases
Fool's Gold
Dir: Andy Tennant (Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama, Anna and the King, Ever After)
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner, Ray Winstone
USA
Official Film Site (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer shows a fair amount of the movie, you get the gist of if just after the 1/2 way point
In Bruges
Writer/Dir: Martin McDonagh - feature film directorial debut, Oscar winner for short live action film Six Shooter
Cast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes
UK/Belgium
Official Film Site (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer safe til about the 1/2 way point
Normal
Dir: Carl Bessai (Unnatural & Accidental, Severed, Emile)
Cast: Carrie-Anne Moss, Kevin Zegers, Callum Keith Rennie, Tygh Runyan, Camille Sullivan
Canada
Limited Release
Mongrel Media Link, IMDb Page, Unable to locate a trailer
Up the Yangtze/ 沿江⽽上
Writer/Dir: Yung Chang - feature film directorial debut
Documentary centred around the affect of the creation of the the Three Gorges Dam megaproject in China
Canada
Limited Release
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer is spoiler free, and captivating
Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show
Dir: Ari Sandel - feature film directorial debut
Documentary following a 30 city in 30 nights comedy tour featuring Ahmed Ahmed, John Caparulo, Sebastian Maniscalco and Bret Ernst
USA
Limited Release
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer is spoiler free
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Writer/Dir: Malcolm D. Lee (Roll Bounce, Undercover Brother, The Best Man)
Cast: Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, Joy Bryant, Cedric the Entertainer
USA
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer is spoiler free
Thursday February 14, 2008 Releases
Definitely, Maybe
Writer/Dir: Adam Brooks (The Invisible Circus, Almost You)
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin, Rachel Weisz, Isla Fisher, Derek Luke, Elizabeth Banks
UK
Official Film Site (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer spoiler free to the 1/2 way point
Jumper
Dir: Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Swingers)
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Diane Lane
USA
Official Film Site (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
Premise is unveiled in the first 1/3 of trailer, if you are intrigued I'd say stop watching there and catch the rest in the theatre
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Dir: Mark Waters (Just Like Heaven, Mean Girls, The House of Yes)
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger
USA
Official Film Site (autoplays images from film), IMDb Page, Trailer
You get the gist of the film just after the 1/2 way point after which is shows a fair amount of content
Step Up 2 the Streets
Dir: Jon Chu (When the Kids are Away, Silent Beats)
Cast: Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Telisa Shaw, Will Kemp, Adam G. Sevani
USA
Film MySpace Page (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
All the trailer gives away, is that there isn't really much to give away...
**please note this list of releases reflects first run film released in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as of February 14, 2008**
Welcome to Film Fan Fridays for Friday February 8, 2008! This is almost a double issue considering in addition to the films being released today, we also have numerous releases for next Thursday February 14th so that all the lovebirds will have something to watch (or ignore) if they chooose to cuddle in the theatre on Valentine's day.
Starting today we have six films to choose from and with that there is an even split of three limited releases and three wide releases. Two of the limited releases are Canadian and both are heavyweights. First up is Up the Yangtze, a documentary focused on the affect of the Three Gorges Dam and I am most certainly going to see this one, it looks amazing. Our second Canadian film if Normal, a drama by Carl Bessai exploring grief with powerful performances with a cast including Carrie-Anne Moss, Callum Keith Rennie and Kevin Zegers. The third limited release is Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show, a documentary that follows a comedy troupe for 30 shows in 30 days.
Wide releases this week are all comedies of one kind or another, starting with Fool's Gold, the romantic-comedy-adventure film which preview did not impress me at all but Andy Tennant is directing and he did bring us Hitch and Sweet Home Alabama, both of which were quite charming. Next up is In Bruges, a crime-comedy of hitmen on vacation but we all know hitmen are never really on vacation, are they? Last up is Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, the latest Martin Lawrence comedy which I could barely make it through the trailer. Slapstick, physical comedy and many "Oh no you didn't!" moments will be present.
Just before next week's releases we have a slew of wide releases on Valentine's Day. It is a surprize that none appear to be full-on romances. Definitely, Maybe is the closest as a drama focusing on a father/daughter relationship and reminiscing of past loves. It is followed by outr second dance film of the year Step Up 2 the Streets which has almost no recognizable connection to the original Step Up, but I will see nonetheless because, yes, it is a dance film. Next up is Jumper, which looks promising to be a fun spin on action style films, and the last of the Valentine's Day release is the kid's adventure flick The Spiderwick Chronicles.
If that isn't enough, award's season is still in full effect, the BAFTA's (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) will be held this Sunday February 10th, 2008.
Have a great week & a Happy Valentine's Day!
Shannon
Festival Watch
Reel Politik Film Festival
Showcasing political films that address global concerns
February 7-9, 2008 at Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility
1 Devonshire Pl, in the Munk Centre South House, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Friday February 8, 2008 Releases
Fool's Gold
Dir: Andy Tennant (Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama, Anna and the King, Ever After)
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner, Ray Winstone
USA
Official Film Site (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer shows a fair amount of the movie, you get the gist of if just after the 1/2 way point
In Bruges
Writer/Dir: Martin McDonagh - feature film directorial debut, Oscar winner for short live action film Six Shooter
Cast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes
UK/Belgium
Official Film Site (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer safe til about the 1/2 way point
Normal
Dir: Carl Bessai (Unnatural & Accidental, Severed, Emile)
Cast: Carrie-Anne Moss, Kevin Zegers, Callum Keith Rennie, Tygh Runyan, Camille Sullivan
Canada
Limited Release
Mongrel Media Link, IMDb Page, Unable to locate a trailer
Up the Yangtze/ 沿江⽽上
Writer/Dir: Yung Chang - feature film directorial debut
Documentary centred around the affect of the creation of the the Three Gorges Dam megaproject in China
Canada
Limited Release
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer is spoiler free, and captivating
Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show
Dir: Ari Sandel - feature film directorial debut
Documentary following a 30 city in 30 nights comedy tour featuring Ahmed Ahmed, John Caparulo, Sebastian Maniscalco and Bret Ernst
USA
Limited Release
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer is spoiler free
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Writer/Dir: Malcolm D. Lee (Roll Bounce, Undercover Brother, The Best Man)
Cast: Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, Joy Bryant, Cedric the Entertainer
USA
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer is spoiler free
Thursday February 14, 2008 Releases
Definitely, Maybe
Writer/Dir: Adam Brooks (The Invisible Circus, Almost You)
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin, Rachel Weisz, Isla Fisher, Derek Luke, Elizabeth Banks
UK
Official Film Site (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
Trailer spoiler free to the 1/2 way point
Jumper
Dir: Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Swingers)
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Diane Lane
USA
Official Film Site (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
Premise is unveiled in the first 1/3 of trailer, if you are intrigued I'd say stop watching there and catch the rest in the theatre
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Dir: Mark Waters (Just Like Heaven, Mean Girls, The House of Yes)
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger
USA
Official Film Site (autoplays images from film), IMDb Page, Trailer
You get the gist of the film just after the 1/2 way point after which is shows a fair amount of content
Step Up 2 the Streets
Dir: Jon Chu (When the Kids are Away, Silent Beats)
Cast: Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Telisa Shaw, Will Kemp, Adam G. Sevani
USA
Film MySpace Page (autoplays trailer), IMDb Page, Trailer
All the trailer gives away, is that there isn't really much to give away...
**please note this list of releases reflects first run film released in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as of February 14, 2008**
Wednesday 6 February 2008
Film Homework: 2008
Every year I seem to be faced with a few moments of hesitation to see films because they are a book to film adaptation when I've not read the book, or sequels/remakes where I've not seen (or it's been a long time since I've seen) the original.
This year, I am planning a pre-emptive strike! I'm planning my books to read and films to revisit well ahead the time to no longer will I be faced with those "I want to see that but..." moments. Here are is my plan so far.
New Film: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Homework: Prince Caspian: Return to Narnia by C.S. Lewis *
Estimated release date: May 16, 2008
I loved the first Narnia film, and hope to enjoy the second just as much. I only read the first book as a child so hoping to enjoy the series as it continues.
New Film: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Film Series: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Estimated Release Date: May 22, 2008
I think I might make a triple-bill weekend to get ready for this one. These films are by no means personal classics so re-watching is a must to get on the up-and-up for the Crystal Skull. My strongest memory of them was seeing Temple of Doom for my brother's birthday and that it really scared me, particularly one of the dinner scenes. After reading parental advisory link (contains spoilers) on imdb, it's pretty surprizing it was PG here. I'm sure now I'll be able to take it, or at least know when to cover my eyes.
New Film: The Road
Book: The Road by Cormac McCarthy *
Estimated release date: 2008
I have a friend whom said she read this all in one go at an airport, talk about the sign of a good book. After discussing it more, I decided I wanted to read it. At the time I had no idea it was the same author of "No Country for Old Men". Bizarre, I had no interest in that film at all but really want to read this.
I'm thrilled that all of these titles are available at the library (yay!). That's what will be keeping me busy here and there. How about you, any film homework in the works?
*book links are to amazon.ca (Canadian site)
This year, I am planning a pre-emptive strike! I'm planning my books to read and films to revisit well ahead the time to no longer will I be faced with those "I want to see that but..." moments. Here are is my plan so far.
New Film: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Homework: Prince Caspian: Return to Narnia by C.S. Lewis *
Estimated release date: May 16, 2008
I loved the first Narnia film, and hope to enjoy the second just as much. I only read the first book as a child so hoping to enjoy the series as it continues.
New Film: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Film Series: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Estimated Release Date: May 22, 2008
I think I might make a triple-bill weekend to get ready for this one. These films are by no means personal classics so re-watching is a must to get on the up-and-up for the Crystal Skull. My strongest memory of them was seeing Temple of Doom for my brother's birthday and that it really scared me, particularly one of the dinner scenes. After reading parental advisory link (contains spoilers) on imdb, it's pretty surprizing it was PG here. I'm sure now I'll be able to take it, or at least know when to cover my eyes.
New Film: The Road
Book: The Road by Cormac McCarthy *
Estimated release date: 2008
I have a friend whom said she read this all in one go at an airport, talk about the sign of a good book. After discussing it more, I decided I wanted to read it. At the time I had no idea it was the same author of "No Country for Old Men". Bizarre, I had no interest in that film at all but really want to read this.
I'm thrilled that all of these titles are available at the library (yay!). That's what will be keeping me busy here and there. How about you, any film homework in the works?
*book links are to amazon.ca (Canadian site)
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