Saturday, December 31, 2011

Band of Brothers

This HBO mini series begins with the training of the newly formed paratroopers division of the military. From the beginning these soldiers were pioneers of warfare, being dropped behind enemy lines and expected to capture key strategic assets. This series shows WWII in europe and the tasks and challenges faced by each soldier. Complete series also has added interviews with the remaining members of C company.

American Beauty

An outstanding film, this story follows a run of the mill father, husband, and office worker through his interpersonal struggles. As time passes we catch a glimpse of the lives surrounding this character as he lets go of responsibility and embraces the 1960's care free lifestyle.

I am Legend

Based off what could be argued the first zombie storyline, Will Smith is a scientist living alone in New York city after the release of a deadly virus. Alone and facing millions of "dark seekers" he struggles to survive while searching for a cure which will bring back the infected.

The Godfather Series

Hailed as one of the greatest movies ever, this 3 part series covers the Italian mafia at it's height in the mid to late 40's through the 80's. Reviling the life style which was being apart of "the family"

Friday, December 30, 2011

Green Street Hooligans

  • Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Claire Forlani, Elijah Wood
  • When I was first told about this movie I scoffed it off. Like many hard core soccer ("football") fans the friend telling me about this movie couldn't shut up about the god damn sport. Needless to say after a while I finally caved and invested 109 minutes of my life.
    In retrospect this was one of the best investments I have ever made in regards to cinema. My fears of having to watch stupid soccer fans going crazy over homos kicking a ball around the field were completely unfounded. Elijah Woods comes into the cultural and social structure which is a football firm (soccer gang). Living life believing that there is nothing better than getting into a fight we see Elijah grow a pair and throw down in the streets of England. By Far a Great Movie!

The Boondock Saints

  • Starring: Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery, Willem Dafoe
  • By far one of the greatest cult movies ever! Another great feel for those who live life on the fly, taking what comes. This is by far one of the greatest movies out there!

The Departed

  • Starring: Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon
  • With hints of what true Boston criminal life is like, Jack Nicholson slightly eludes to the infamous Whitey Buldger. This movie will take you through a complex maze of excitement as the good become the bad and the bad become the good.