jb's little site of nothing | v3.0

Each week on a Tuesday me and the faithful watch a DVD as we have done for the last few years.
The list below is in the effort that we might be able to not only remember what we have seen but also remember if it was half-pie decent.

Have your say here.

The most recent movies are at the top.
Star rating is out of a possible 5 stars and represents the group average.

Solaris
	jb:	Quality, even if a little Spielberg at the end. Still very satisfying.
	faber-man:	Lots of cool sets and pretty lights, a mediocre sci-fi.
	brianosorus:	Great cine. Lovely score + solid performances. Will have to read the book and see the 60's Russian original.
	moose:	Not a big sci-fi guy. Too busy trying to work it out rather than enjoying it.
	big m:	Easy watching sci-fi. Glad it wasn't any longer.
	pawz:	Might have scored better but the ending was too pukey......what's pukey??
	j-9:	Um....yeah. How bout that. Intriguing.

Tape
	jb:	Excellent performances. Good to see big names in a independent production.
	faber-man:	n/a
	brianosorus:	Nice. Fantastic performances. Uma Thurman delivers.
	moose:	Good movie. The plot was good. Liked the cheap set.
	big m:	n/a
	pawz:	I remember that I liked it so it must have been OK.
	j-9:	n/a

Igby Goes Down
	jb:	Me likes. Claire Danes is my home girl!!
	faber-man:	Worth a watch, nice!
	brianosorus:	n/a
	moose:	n/a
	big m:	I can't remember it, but I know I liked it at the time.
	pawz:	n/a
	j-9:	n/a

Who is Cletis Tout
	jb:	Lots of laughs. good to see Slater again.
	faber-man:	n/a
	brianosorus:	n/a
	moose:	Quite liked it.
	big m:	n/a
	pawz:	n/a
	j-9:	n/a

25th Hour
	jb:	Nice. More like this please. Will watch again. Show us your Paquin!!
	faber-man:	Anna's OK.
	brianosorus:	Yaaawn! Nice concept but a bit plodding... Yay 4 Anna Paquin.
	moose:	Like Ed Norton. Agree with moral of story. Plot was weak in conclusion.
	big m:	n/a
	pawz:	Dumb. Anna Paquin is a dirty ho.
	j-9:	I like snakesbites, still.

Cradle to the Grave
	jb:	Rap stars should stick to making music. Kung-Fu stars should stick to making Kung-Fu movies.
	faber-man:	Shitty.
	brianosorus:	Good for shits and giggles.
	moose:	Hollywood Kung-Fu action - Standard stuff.
	big m:	Easy watching, kept me amused.
	pawz::	Funny but dumb.
	j-9:	The snakebites went down better.

Malena
	jb:	Beautifully shot film with both humor and drama to keep you entertained.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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	big m:	n/a
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	j-9:	n/a

Romance
	jb:	Don't rent this thinking it will be a cute wee love story. This French film was controversial when released and it's not hard to see why.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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World Traveler
	jb:	I enjoyed this film but if you don't like dramas that "don't really go anywhere" you could spend your money on an aniseed wheel or something.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
	jb:	Peter Jackson is a legend. Watch this film.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Zero Effect
	jb:	Off Beat comedy starring Bill Pullman. Another wee twisted gem.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Below
	jb:	Beautifully shot film with both humor and drama to keep you entertained.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Yi Yi (A One and a Two)
	jb:	I'm on my own in this one.....thought this film was half decent. Depends if you are patient to pace yourself through the film as it can be draining. Seemed long.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Bowling for Columbine
	jb:	Everyone should watch this film/doc regarding gun laws in the U.S.. Have to say that Michael Moore's one eyed approach make you feeling like you are being manipulated though.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Far From Heaven
	jb:	This movie is as close to time travel I've been for a while. Was waiting for it to slam me with something............still waiting.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Thirteen Ghosts
	jb:	Was told this was better/scarier than The Ring? This person was tied up in the city center and giving a public flogging. Bollocks.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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The Ring
	jb:	I enjoyed this film. I enjoy Naomi Watts though so my opinion is bias. I like a thriller/horror that doesn't need to show blood and guts for Africa to scare the crap out of you.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Adaptation
	jb:	Follow up from Being John Malkovich did not disappoint.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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S1mOne
	jb:	Liked the concept but this film was painful to watch. Bad move Al Pacino.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Die Another Day
	jb:	James Bond. Lovely ladies, fast cars and things to go beep.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Pollock
	jb:	Interesting movie about the famous American artist. Can't get into his art but can get into this film.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Meet the Parents
	jb:	Classic! Ben Stiller is my comedy man of the moment. Situational comedy that is executed with precision.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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One Hour Photo
	jb:	Robin Williams is proving to be quite versatile. Don't hold your breath for any grand finales as you may miss the ending altogether.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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8 Mile
	jb:	Really about bugger all and not much to the story but I suppose the Eminem factor keeps most entertained.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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XXX
	jb:	Turn off your brain, get out your American flag and enjoy.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
	jb:	Kinda felt like the producers saw a gap for this kind a movie so bought a script and had it made. The cast and crew get all the credit as it certainly had it moments.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Kissing Jessica Stein
	jb:	Seemed quite B grade in terms of production but character development keeps your interest.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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The Man Who Loved Woman
	jb:	French cinema......watch it.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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The Bourne Identity
	jb:	Hype ruined this a little for me. Definitely worth watching though.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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The Salton Sea
	jb:	Enjoyed this. Another that you never really hear much about. Val Kilmer is great.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Road to Perdition
	jb:	Tom Hanks can do no wrong!
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Preparez Vos Mouchoirs (Get Out Your Handkerchief)
	jb:	Imagine this would have been controversial in it's time. Again, I like the way the French don't go down the cookie cutter story road.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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My Wife is an Actress
	jb:	Only the French could have made this. I love the way French cinema doesn't require big budgets or CGI effects to tell a story.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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	pawz:	Preparez Vos Mouchoirs (Get Out Your Handkerchief)
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Donnie Darko
	jb:	Another mind #$! You could delve into the theory of this film as much as you want but my brain hurts. Good to see a slightly arty film go mainstream.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Dirty Deeds
	jb:	As a New Zealander I am getting jealous that our mates over the ditch keep producing so many good films. Love the Aussie humor.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Osmosis Jones
	jb:	Woops. Thought this might have had a little more humor for adults. Buggered that up!
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Reign of Fire
	jb:	Surprised how much I enjoyed this film as I heard next to nothing about it......probably why I liked it.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Lantana
	jb:	Fantastic Aussie film. Think Water Rats on a big budget.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Van Wilder: Party Liaison
	jb:	I am getting kinda tired of the teen comedy routine so kinda disappointed with myself at how much I laughed.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Bend it Like Beckham
	jb:	A lot of hype about this film before I saw it. It turns out for good reason although I was expecting something different it was still highly enjoyable. Started big things for Keira Knightly.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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About a Boy
	jb:	Hugh Grant. That's about it.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Novocaine
	jb:	I find I have to be in the mood for Steve Martin. I was in the mood! Sometimes his humor just hits the spot.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Rabbit Proof Fence
	jb:	Fascinating. Anyone with an interest in Aussie should watch this film. Scary it was not long ago.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Resident Evil
	jb:	If you like Milla Jovovich you should watch The Messenger instead of this. Had potential but lacking in execution.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Blue Velvet
	jb:	Dark David Lynch film that arrests and then holds your attention. You have to watch this type of film with an open mind otherwise you may tune out.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Lost Highway
	jb:	Another David Lynch classic. You can't try and analyze this film too much while you are watching it. Just absorb it and worry about the details later.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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Mulholland Drive
	jb:	I love this film. It fried my brain but I love trying to figure out what on earth Lynch (director) might have been getting at and the discussion it creates. Unconventional...............refreshing. Contact me if you want a link to an excellent article with a satisfying interpretation regarding this film.
	faber-man:	All good etc.
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