Amores Perros (2000, Alejandro González Iñárritu) As with many other movies in the last ten years or so, Amores Perros is told in a non-linear fashion, with multiple intertwining story lines. Three stories are told in all, and they are connected through a horrific car crash. The movie is set in Mexico City. Octavio (Gael García [...]
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Der Untergang (2004, Oliver Hirschbiegel) Der Untergang tells the story of Adolf Hitler and his closest confidants in the final days before the fall of the Nazi regime. We see him in his bunker, as he slowly loses control of the war, but also of his mind and body. It’s an altogether terrifying movie. However, unfortunately, [...]
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Hotel Rwanda (2004, Terry George) To be brutally honest, I don’t know what this movie is doing in the top 250 movies of all time. It shouldn’t be anywhere near that list. Though, I supposed people were affected a lot by it. I didn’t think it was a very good movie. Sure, the story deserved to [...]
Saturday, June 7, 2008
V for Vendetta (2005, James McTeigue) This movie is an absolute fucking travesty, pardon my language. But let’s start with the few things I did like and appreciate (they are few). I got a chance to see this in HD, and as such, it looks gorgeous. The colours used and the stark contrasts really make [...]
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Oldboy (2003, Chan-wook Park) Oldboy tells the story of Oh Daesu, an average family man who is kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, with no explanation. After his release, he is given some cash and a mobile phone, and told that he must find out who imprisoned him, and why. The setup alone is marvellous; we’re [...]
I’m back from my vacation now (best.week.ever) and have some catchin up to do. In August, I will write those last IMDb250 reviews that I didn’t get to in July, and then I’ll get back to work on my Resolutions and the Alphabet Project.
As you’ve noticed, Shoot the Glass is undergoing spring cleaning at the moment. Sorry for the mess and thanks for your patience.
I’m such a sucker for these great 50’s,60’s and early 70’s French...Funnily enough, this film is in my top ten for obvious reasons. You can quite clearly see the parallels between...
When I first saw “Hitchcount” at the top of the page, I wondered why Hanna felt the need to see any...Nice review, Hanna. I’ll agree with everything except the final rating. It gets the full five stars from...
I was amazed at how cynical the movie was. It kept amazing me that more and more people arrived. I am glad I...
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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