Monthly Archives: December 2003

Me Without You

Posted on December 30, 2003

From 2001, this is a small English movie that mainly comes across as an author’s attempt to disgorge the emotional aftermath of a childhood friendship that spoiled. Me Without You was written and directed by Sandra Goldbacher (following up her … Continue reading →

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Y tu mama tambien

Posted on December 24, 2003

From 2001, Y tu mama tambien is a critically acclaimed movie made in Mexico by Alfonso Cuaron (who is directing the next Harry Potter film) about two teenage boys and a slightly older woman who learn about life, love and … Continue reading →

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The Hot Rock

Posted on December 23, 2003

Based on a novel by comic caper genius Donald Westlake, 1972′s The Hot Rock was directed by Peter Yates, had a script by William Goldman and starred Robert Redford. Sadly, even with all the talent involved, the film just doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Posted on December 19, 2003

Had an amazing time last night with LordB and LadyA plus TS1, featuring my brisket and LadyA’s low carb cheesecake. Then we were off to see the Wizard (Gandalf, of course) and 220 minutes of terrific film. However, I’m planning … Continue reading →

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The Rules of Attraction

Posted on December 18, 2003

Bret Easton Ellis writes novels that focus on the charismatic sociopath searching for an emotional connection. His first book, Less Than Zero, was a blast when I read it, like a much more real version of the movie crap Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition

Posted on December 14, 2003

What a great way to spend a Saturday! The extra scenes were like gems except for Faramir’s flashback to the day his father sent Boromir off to Elrond’s council. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition was … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks Notice

Posted on December 14, 2003

Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant. Romantic Comedy. Above average script, some good laughs and sweetness. 2002′s Two Weeks Notice. Marc Lawrence seems to be Bullock’s personal writer these days and gets his first directorial opportunity here too. A little incongruity … Continue reading →

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Captain Newman, M.D.

Posted on December 11, 2003

One of the later World War II movies, I suppose, Captain Newman, M.D. was made in 1963 and reflects then-current sensibilities. Gregory Peck (who died earlier this year) plays a psychiatrist towards the end of the war, running a mental … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition)

Posted on December 7, 2003

This was the sixth or seventh time I’ve seen Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring though only the second time for the Extended Edition. The previous EE viewing suffered from a severe case of pause, rewind and … Continue reading →

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Household Saints

Posted on December 5, 2003

It was day like many other days, and then I popped Household Saints on from the TiVo playlist. Nancy Savoca starts from a novel by Francine Prose but falls into the “throw strange characters into a bowl” fallacy early on, … Continue reading →

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