Movies We Watch

Depressing film about a husband and wife, different needs, different goals, unwanted ends. Lots of scene chewing. I personally liked the insane guy – John. There is a part of me that thinks every couple needs one of these. imdb.com A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to [...]

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Everytime I see a film with Heath Ledger in it, it makes me sad. He transformed himself in every role. The story has been told before in documentary form, but this was a bit more dramatic a take as no one needed to rely on old 8mm footage, television interviews or faded memories. They could [...]

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Johnny Depp looks great in this film. Since you know the ending, it is just a matter of how they interpret the story. Enjoyable enough. imdb.com The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.

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I understand why this film won Oscars. Great story, great acting, well paced, visually interesting. I cared about these people. I didn’t want the ending I knew was coming to happen. Penn was understated and really inspiring in this part. But then he is a really great actor. And after vowing to never watch another [...]

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Visually stunning film that captured the look and feel of both the people, homes and film making look of the 1950′s. Predictable plot about the ugly side of marriage, homosexuality, racism, and small town social circles in the 50′s. So pretty to watch even if you have seen the film before under dozens of different [...]

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I love this music. The birth of Chicago Blues and pretty much rock and roll looked at through the tiny Chess label and recording studio. Great acting (I especially enjoyed Mos Def, but I always do), wonderful story, AMAZING soundtrack. Based on a true story, but with obvious liberties. And the guy that plays Howling [...]

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Charming film about a down and out woman that falls into a social secretary position for a wanna be starlet. McDormand and Adams work well together. They bring out the best in each other when in scenes together. The story is predictable and somewhat too adorable, but enjoyable nonetheless. It is a fast 90 minutes [...]

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This suspenseful, well done and very wet film was filled with “I recognize that guy” moments. Matthew McConaghey stands out as a commander of a submarine that realizes the sacrifices that must be made in times of crisis. All the characters grow and were actually quite believable. This may be one of the best WWII [...]

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