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Stehako added 1 item to Best Films of 1966 list
Director: Robert Mulligan His 9th movie My 3rd movie watched from the directorThis may be one of Natalie Wood's best performances even if I didn't care for the movie too much. It's such a negative movie that it was tough to enjoy at any point. The ending was great and the other performances were solid, too.Added to Lists: Top Ten Performances - Natalie Wood The Movie Industry Sucks
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Films of 1967 list
Director: John Huston His 22nd movie My 8th movie watched from the directorThis is not John Huston's best work, far from it. The big names of Brando and Taylor you would think could make this a very good movie, the problem is the movie isn't interesting. The editing was rough, the cinematography confusing, and their characters are unlikable. Still, the style choices, Huston's direction, and the writing are still respectable enough for a 6/10.
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Films of 2000 list
Director: Kenneth Lonergan His 1st movie My 3rd movie watched from the directorIt's not a bad movie, but I'm not really sure of the point of this movie. Two siblings lose their parents and we see how they live now for a week... At least it's not as depressing as Lonergan's "Manchester by the Sea"Added to Lists: Plot-Free Movies Vote for this List
2 years, 9 months ago
Seen in 21Stehako added 1 item to Best Movies of 2020 list
Director: Eliza Hittman Her 3rd movie My 1st movie watched from the directorIt's a slow burn, trying to figure out if there is going to be anything more than a girl trying to get an abortion. There isn't. There are some strong emotional moments that make it worth the watch, but it starts as a downer and never really gets better. The mumblecore style lends for good performances by the two leads and even creates some solid supporting characters.
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Movies of 2019 list
Director: Terrence Malick His 10th movie My 8th movie watched from the directorA beautifully engrossing film that is almost too beautiful at times, it's hard to appreciate the continuous switching from one beautiful shot to the next... but that's really my own complaint. The story is incredibly moving, aided by incredible acting.Added to Lists: Top Ten Best Films - Terrence Malick The Incredible Collection of WWII Stories The Films Shot by Emmanuel Lubezki
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Films of 2018 list
Director: Ben Lewin His 8th movie My 1st movie watched from the directorIt's rare to see Paul Rudd play it serious, but when he does he nails it. I think this movie may have suffered from awkward direction and writing. I can also see the ending being too unspectacular to really draw a healthy audience. Too bad because it's an interesting WWII story the cast does a fine job.Added to Lists: Top Ten Performances - Paul Rudd The Incredible Collection of WWII Stories
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Films of 1960 list
Director: Anthony Mann His 35th movie My 2nd movie watched from the directorA remake that is actually better than the original, which erroneously one the Academy Award for best picture. The two female leads are strong and it's a beautiful western epic that spans many years, covering the beginnings and growth of Oklahoma life.Added to Lists: The Remake is Better Name is in the Title; Yet Not the Main Character Top Ten Performances - Maria Schell Top Ten Performances - Anne Baxter Name-Only Titles
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Movies of 2020 list
Director: D.W. Young His 4th movie My 1st movie watched from the directorA documentary about... booksellers. The rare books. It has all kinds of characters in it, which helps it move along nicely. I love learning about niche worlds I know nothing about and this documentary nailed it. Is it wildly interesting? No, but for what it's about it deserves some attention. It's also nicely narrated by Parker Posey; bonus.
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Movies of 2019 list
Director: Dome Karukoski His 8th Movie My 1st movie watched from the director.A nice background to one of the most beloved stories in literature. There isn't anything grand about it, but there are many lovely bits that add up to a worthy story. A story about friendship, love, adventure, and changing the world for better. All themes obviously found in Tolkien's work. I was expecting more of the movie to be about the process for when he was writing, but I actually quite like that it was mostly all before he even put quill to paper.Added to Lists: Origin Stories Top Ten Performances - Lily Collins
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Films of 1994 list
Director: Steve Miner His 9th Movie My 6th movie watched from the director.One of my wife's favorites as a kid and I can see how, as it's about a teenager falling for a boy during a tropical vacation. There are some fun things about it and even some clever decisions. From a technical standpoint it's very rough, but that doesn't really matter for what it is. It's interesting to see Katherine Heigl in a role 12 years before her star-turning debut in "Grey's Anatomy".Added to Lists: The Child Actors of my Adolescence -
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Films of 1997 list
Director: Theodore Witcher His 1st Movie My 1st movie watched from the director.I don't know anything about the director, Witcher, but it's crazy to me to see he didn't have much of a career after this strong debut. The characters are void of most cliches and stereotypes and don't distract us with anything but the relationships. The relationships are faulty and real. The ending is a little Hollywood, but hell, it's a romance.Added to Lists: Talented Black Directors that should have had a long career
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Movies of 2020 list
Director: Thom Zimny His 6th Movie My 1st movie watched from the director.An incredibly personal and beautiful take on the making-of-an-album documentary. Bruce and the band are shown in beautiful black and white throughout, while they play and Bruce gives a little insight into each song on his latest masterpiece.Added to Lists: Favorite Performances Documentaries Best Music Documentaries
2 years, 9 months ago
Stehako added 1 item to Best Films of 1975 list
Director: Sam Peckinpah His 11th Movie My 3rd movie watched from the director.Peckinpah, The Godfather of the manly movie, delivers what I'd consider average in his filmography. There are plenty of bright spots in this, but overall the pacing made me antsy and I didn't really like any of the characters, making it tough to truly enjoy. Still, entertaining and a good 70's semi-action movie.Added to Lists: Manly Movies from the 70s Top Ten Films - Sam Peckinpah
2 years, 10 months ago