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Archive for September, 2010
Punch (2010)
Director/writer: Jay Cynik Rated: n/a (violence, nudity, and drug use) Cast: Nate Jensen, Marcio Catalano, Trevor Gumbel, Cody Patrick Davis
Two rival gangs, The Teenage Mod Murder Squad and The 4-Barrel Felons duel in a battle that ultimately decides the fate of the earth. Brand (Nate Jensen) and Punch (Marcio Catalano) are the respective heads of the gangs who are hand picked by God and the Devil to head the war. Punch features cars, bikes, babes, gore, and rockabilly music that ultimately makes for a fun ride. The only negative thing I have to say is that I found the story regarding the More >
Limits of Control, The (2009)
Director/writer: Jim Jarmusch Rated: R (nudity, language) Cast: Isaach De Bankolé, Tilda Swinton, Paz de la Huerta, Gael García Bernal, and Bill Murray
The Limits of Control isn’t like typical movies. Its puzzling story along with strange and limited dialog definitely makes it unusual. It is easy to understand why some viewers can’t stand this movie, however I loved it. Though I’ll admit at times it was tough to stay awake, that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy this work of art…and really that’s what it is.
Every frame of this film could make a gorgeous still photograph. Our lead (Bankolé) looks More >
Runaways, The (2010)
Director: Floria Sigismondi Writers: Floria Sigismondi, Cherie Currie (book) Rated: R (drugs and sexuality) Cast: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, and Michael Shannon
The Runaways chronicles the rise and fall of the band of the same name during the 1970′s. The film tells the story as honestly as possible without sugar coating the rock and roll lifestyle endured by our characters. The classic tale of sex, drugs and rock and roll ultimately leading to destruction is told in a stylish yet sincere manner.
While the entire cast was outstanding, all eyes are on Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett and More >
How many writers does it take to…?
So this may be pure coincidence, but one observation I’ve made lately during my movie watching is that many movies, mainly lower budget releases, seem to have more than two writers on board. Moreover, when there is such an overcrowded writing team, the movie more often than not winds up sucking. Why is this?
My question is how many writers does it take until the movie starts to fail miserably, and more importantly, why are movies constantly being written this way? I can understand having a two man writing team, bouncing ideas off one another or having the input of a book’s author in the case More >