Category Archives: Movies I’ve Seen
The Forbidden Kingdom
This is the first Jackie Chan movie I have ever thoroughly enjoyed. I wanna be a Drunken Master. Jet Li is cooler than Chow Yun Fat. But Jackie Chan takes himself less seriously. How’s come Quentin Tarantino couldn’t fall in … Continue reading
Leatherheads
George Clooney is the greatest comedic actor of this current crop. He’d do well to avoid all serious roles in future and just stick to high-quality slapstick-y stuff. The mournful, emo, sensitive guy from The Office is fun to watch … Continue reading
In Bruges
I think I ought to do all reviews as bullet points. Unless I perceive a need for a coherent narrative. Colin Farrell is way better in small indie roles. He was spectacular in Tigerland and equally so here. I always … Continue reading
Doomsday
Nifty movie. Kind of a cross between Mad Max and V for Vendetta. I have disconnected bullet point thoughts. F**k Scotland. Stupid skirt-wearing, Robert Burns lovin’ pansies. Serves ’em right. Did the Glaswegians turn into Lord Humungous imitators because of … Continue reading
The Other Boleyn Girl
Fuck obsequiousness. Fuck servility. Fuck politics, intrigue, treason, the family name and all other inexcusable reasons for betrayal. Fuck betraying human nature in the name of power, position and privilege. Thank the Holy Lord for John Adams, John Hancock, Alexander … Continue reading