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Punch-Drunk Love

A Journey Into The Psyche Of Ad ...
By amacduff in amacduff Blog
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"Where to start. Well, first, a note about the director. Paul Thomas Anderson, in his third feature film, seems to be developing a penchant for the odd and random. But then, when your full length film debut is a pic about porn, where do you really go from there? Well, one option might be an over-the-top artsy film featuring a huge ensemble cast, more plotlines than the average moviegoer is willing to tolerate, and frogs falling from the sky. For his third film, Anderson made a character study, if you will. Punch Drunk Love is a journey into the psyche of Adam Sandler.It’s got all of the elements from Sandler’s best known films, but taken from a more realistic perspective. Unlike most Adam Sandler films, this one is set in a bit more realistic world, where crude behavior and rage blackouts are not considered to be acceptable behavior. Sure, the characters in the movie are caricatures of your average human being, but their behavior is not presented as a picture of ... " [More]

Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of the Paskowitz Family

A Surf Doc
By amacduff in amacduff Blog
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"I saw this film at the 2008 Gen Art Film Festival, and as someone who is not a huge fan of documentaries, I must say I was impressed. The film is comprised of a stimulating mix of mediums, including old photos and never-before-seen footage (shot on film given to the Paskowitzes, but never developed until now). The film benefits from excellent editing, and unfolds like a scripted narrative. Truly an awesome film. " [More]

Casablanca

A Film Fundamental
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"It is impossible to say that you are a true fan of anything, while not possessing an understanding of its roots. There are some films that are cornerstones of filmdom, and if you haven't seen them, you can't truly say that you are a lover of films. Casablanca is one of those films.I personally waited a long time to see this film. And after I saw it, I wished I could un-watch every film I ever saw and see this one first. I felt cheated, having grown up with films influenced by this one film. Casablanca is a fundamental upon which one builds an understanding of film. So many films with themes of love, virtue and ethical dilemmas seem to draw from this one film great.For a film which didn't hold any high expectations, Casablanca has got it all: a clever screenplay adapted from an unproduced play, great direction and production, brilliant acting, good chemistry and depth of characters. It received 3 Oscars and was nominated for 5 more, and is one of the most critical ... " [More]