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Slumdog Millionaire (2)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 20, 2010
Who would have ever imagined such a great film coming off the basis of a cheesy game show like Who Wants to be a Millionaire? The story is about a modern day underdog about to go for the final question. Since he’s an uneducated young man from the slums of Mumbai, it’s assumed he cheated. But read more
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 19, 2010
It’s hard to wrap your mind around really, the idea that while the rest of the world is moving forward one man ages backwards. How can he truly relate to anyone? Any life long friend would have to know, understand and accept his oddity. And his next generation, well, how could he possibly raise read more
Frost/Nixon (2)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 18, 2010
To enjoy Frost/Nixon you don’t need to be an old hippie itching to watch Nixon squirm or have lived though Watergate. You don’t even need to know of enjoy politics. The beauty of this film is that it simply comes down to a one on one duel and the way Ron Howard sets it up, fills everyone in read more
The Reader
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 17, 2010
From the trailers and movie posters, it can be easy to dismiss The Reader as just another romance where Kate Winslet is naked all over the place again. It’s not like that, at least not for the whole film. Let me explain. The whole story is spread over thirty years, beginning in Germany in 1958, read more
Milk
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 16, 2010
Once again, it’s like my giant excel spreadsheet randomize button I hit months ago was a mystic fortune teller. Here I am reviewing Milk days before Wear Purple Day, where I and thousands more will honor the memory of six young boys who took their own lives after persecution against their sexuality read more
Out of Africa
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 15, 2010
“I had a farm in Africa.” Out of Africa can easily be summed up as “Meryl Streep in Africa. Adventures and romance occur.” That’s way too easy and doesn’t do the film justice at all. Karen (Streep) is a Danish woman who marries her lover’s brother, Bror (Klaus Maria Brandauer), out of read more
Kiss of the Spider Woman
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 14, 2010
In a South American prison, Luis and Valentin are cellmates. Luis (William Hurt) is a flamboyant homosexual, incarcerated for immoral behavior who finds escape in retelling romantic tales he saw in old movies. Valentin (Raul Julia) is a restless political prisoner who believes he’s still alive read more
Prizzi’s Honor
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 5, 2010
This is one of the most unsatisfying roles I’ve ever seen Jack Nicholson in. Usually, he’s amazing and his energy level just flows out and creates a wonderful character, no matter what. But here, his portrayal of Charlie feels so wooden and fake. Nicholson seems to force that stereotypical read more
The Color Purple
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 4, 2010
Steven Spielberg called The Color Purple, based on Alice Walker’s novel, his first “serious” film and without first directing this films like Empire of the Sun and Schindler’s List would not have been possible. But he nearly turned down the opportunity, saying that he didn’t know enough read more
Witness (2)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 3, 2010
There is something fascinating about the Amish. From the way they fearlessly trot their horse drawn buggy down modern roads, the quaint clothes they wear, to their interesting chin beards. Sadly, I don’t think many people today show them the right respect. I remember summer vacations with Amish read more
Marty
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Oct 2, 2010
You can people watch for hours and see who’s real and who’s just putting on an act. Marty is like watching one of the real people, with heart, fire, problems and real character. The film and character, Marty, are confident in who they are and in the end, they don’t have to stoop to the levels read more
The Rose Tattoo
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 30, 2010
The Rose Tattoo is a compelling story, by Tennessee Williams shot in such beautiful black and white that all the color of 1955 cannot compare. This was Anna Magnani first English speaking role and ended up winning the Oscar for Best Actress. If you want to see some real acting in the 1950’s, Magna read more
More Good News!
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 30, 2010
Wouldn’t ya know? I’m featured again at MovieFanFare.com, this time for my review of Around the World in 80 Days. Let’s celebrate and start the weekend early somehow! read more
Mister Roberts (2)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 28, 2010
Directed by John Ford, Mister Roberts is a military comedy-drama set aboard a US cargo ship in the Pacific during the later part of WWII. Captain Morton (James Cagney) is a tyrant regularly disciplining his crew over the tiniest infractions, including putting cigarette butts in his beloved potted read more
Love is a Many-Splendored Thing
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 27, 2010
Here’s another love story where William Holden can’t keep his shirt on. Set in Hong Kong towards the end of the Chinese Civil War, Suyin (Jennifer Jones) is a Eurasian doctor and a widow. At a party she meets Mark (Holden), a foreign correspondent from America reporting on the War. Despite read more
Picnic
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 26, 2010
The image of this DVD looked like the cover of a cheesy romance novel. There was Holden, his shirt ripped and all muscle and there was Novak, all beauty and innocence. The girl can’t help but find this man attractive and this guy just can’t keep his shirt on for an hour. Thus is the rough read more
The Broadway Melody (2)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 25, 2010
Harriet “Hank” (Bessie Love) and Queenie (Anita Page) are a small act that’s moved east trying to make it big on Broadway. Hank is the brains of the operation and Queenie has grown into the beauty that will get them noticed. Queenie shows her nerves more, they were big out west, how will they read more
Oooh, Look Over There!
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 25, 2010
Hmm, there seems to be a new, mysterious, ultra stealthy link to the right. Possibly something wonderful at the other end? Why yes! Ronald has moved his Billie and Theodore fundraiser to IndieGoGo. Might I suggest a few clicks so you can watch the trailer, read up about the project and even read more
In Old Arizona
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 24, 2010
The Cisco Kid (Warner Baxter) is like a Robin Hood of the old west dressed in a matador’s suit. Yes, he will loot passing stagecoaches, but is so charismatic about it ladies don’t seem too distressed. He never hurts anyone and never robs them blind. And like a true gentlemen, he uses most read more
Alibi
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Sep 23, 2010
In 1929, film was still in its infancy, diapers and all. You wouldn’t get upset at a baby for drooling on your shirt or making its business, that’s just what happens. So when you watch Alibi and the film is extremely grainy or lines were barely picked up by a microphone, you have to be patient read more