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Rope

I throughouly enjoyed this film for several reasons. Rope is quite possibly one of Alfred Hitchcock's most technical yet simplistic films. The film begins with Brandon and Phillip, two young men who murder their college roomate just before a dinner party. The film consists of only ten takes and takes place in real time. Hitchcock creatively uses his filming techniques to make each cut look seamingless. This puts the viewer directly into the action and adds the suspense; after all, this was what Hitchcock was famous for.

The cinematography, performances and set design make this film what it is. Joan Chandler steals the film with every line she delivers. James Stewart does an incredible job with the character of Rupert Cadell and is quite amazing during the final few minutes of the film. Rope is filmed beautifully and is truly a testament to how great, and fun, filmmaking can be.

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The Dark Knight (IMAX, Third Viewing)

I'm surprised at how much I picked up during my third viewing of the film. It was much more enjoyable to watch but I came across many details I had previously missed. I hadn't seen the film since July 30 so it felt fresh and the excitement was all there.

There's constant talk especially around Oscar season with people saying certain films are overrated. Many feel this way about The Dark Knight and I know several people who feel that way for Slumdog Millionaire. Honestly, The Dark Knight is beautifully constructed. Heath Ledger, as I've said many times before, is brilliant every second he's on screen. The cinematography makes you feel like you're a young kid watching a movie for the first time. Everything flows and it's such a great film.

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I will be seeing Che, both parts, on Sunday. Hopefully, I can get around to finally seeing Frost/Nixon and The Reader. I'm also eager to see My Own Private Idaho, which I haven't seen before. I've been to busy to put it on at home so hopefully I'll find some time.

[MrHyeSev]

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Agreed!
Ledger gave the viewers an excellent show.

[Pazooki]

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I will be seeing Che, both parts, on Sunday. Hopefully, I can get around to finally seeing Frost/Nixon and The Reader. I'm also eager to see My Own Private Idaho, which I haven't seen before. I've been to busy to put it on at home so hopefully I'll find some time.

Please dont post Che on here.

I haven't seen yet due to final week. I will be seeing it either this Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

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Please dont post Che on here.

I haven't seen yet due to final week. I will be seeing it either this Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

Haha, I came in here to see if you were going to post it yourself.

I didn't see it, pal. I have to finish my own work so I may end up seeing it next weekend as well.

Are you seeing it in Pasadena or Hollywood?

[MrHyeSev]

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Revolutinary Road

A married couple living an exciting life takes a turn for the worst, when the Husband (DiCaprio) cheats on his wife with the secreatry & the wife cheats on him with his best friend. One night the married couple get drunk & make love & the wife (Winslet) gets pregenant. She ends up giving herself an abortion which ends up being fatal.

3/5

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Pepsi, how about you post your opinion on the film instead of giving a summary?

By the way, I don't quite think the marriage took a turn for the worst when DiCaprio cheated. If anything, it helped him mature as a man and respect his marriage much more.

[yerazhishda]

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Ghost World (2001) - 8/10

Based on the comic book series by the same name, directed by Terry Zwigoff and starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi of Airheads's fame, this movie chronicles the life of two teenage girls who have just graduated high school and their chance meeting of a middle-aged blues record collector.

This movie is many things at once, and not in a bad way. It explores what it means to be "free" of the constraints of high school and the development of relationships after that. It explores the unconvievable relationship between an 18-year old girl and a middle-aged man. Loneliness and depression and how the two main characters deal with it is also a big theme. This film was almost in the style of Requiem for A Dream and even Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and for that was extremely enjoyable. The ending is not what we expect or even want, so be forewarned.

The only qualm I have about this movie is that it should have been longer.

[Pazooki]

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Haha, I came in here to see if you were going to post it yourself.

I didn't see it, pal. I have to finish my own work so I may end up seeing it next weekend as well.

Are you seeing it in Pasadena or Hollywood?

Hollywood I've never been to a theater in Pasadena.