Up in the Air (2009) Trailer
I have looked forward to the this film for such a long time now, and do not have much longer to wait as it comes out in the UK on Friday. It already has awards nominations at the Golden Globes and on the long list of BAFTA possible nominations and a lot of Oscar buzz is surrounding the film and George Clooney’s performance. I think the trailer is very promising and it looks very much like a film I will like a lot. So bring on Friday when I can go and see it !!! For now here is the trailer:
Movie Quote of the Day 21
Today’s quote comes from Meet Joe Black . . .
“Take love multiply it by infinity and take it to the depths of forever . . . and you still have only a glimpse of how I feel for you.”
News: Catherine Zeta Jones “I Love Older Men”
Just when I thought it was impossible to love Catherine Zeta Jones more than I do . . . I read this new article entitled “I Love Older Men”, something that I share with CZJ. Always loved Catherine and Michael together.
Catherine Zeta-Jones has reportedly claimed that she is not attracted to younger men.
The Rebound star, who has been married to actor Michael Douglas, 25 years her senior, since 2000, has insisted that she finds younger men to be “selfish” and “narcissistic”, Perez Hilton reports.
The 40-year-old actress said: “I know that young men are more unbiased, playful and firmer. There’s no question about that. But they are also more selfish and narcissistic. This is why they never had a chance to go out with me.
“I need a man who is sensitive and caring. Someone who is superior to me and I can lean on. But that doesn’t mean that I fancy old and fat men.”
Zeta-Jones also said that she and her 65-year-old husband have never had an issue with the age gap in their relationship.
She added: “He knows exactly what he wants and what life is about. That impresses me. But Michael can also be a real softy. He sends me flowers and cries when his kids say something particularly pathetic.
“We didn’t care about the age gap from the beginning on. We relied more on our emotions and feelings. It was like that and it should always be like that.”
What do you think about age gaps?
Best Films of the Decade 2000’s – 50-41
This is the start of my count down of the 50 best films of the decade . . .
Best Films of the Decade 2000’s – Introduction
I am writing why each film is placed on my list of 50 best films of the decade, which should not really take too long at all. I have a bit to say about every film on the list.
I thought I would make this introduction post to explain before I post the list what a film had to do to get on the list. As I am sure some on the list will cause shocks. I have tried very much so to judge the film on the whole film and not get taken in my individual performances (as thats a whole different list).
I have films in it which left me thinking about what happened in them days later, for good or bad reasons. Films that made me laugh (and still do), films that made me cry and films which you cannot help but quote from and even make inside jokes about.
I hope this will give an insight into why some films are on the list, and also bear in mind that I have not seen every single film made in the last decade . . . so that could be why some films did not make the list haha.
Movie Quote of the Day 20
Today’s quote is from Crazy/Beautiful . . .
“There are millions of people in the world. But in the end, it all comes down to one”
Best Films of the Decade 2000′s
I have put together a list of in my opinion some of the very best films of the decade which has just passed. From 2000-2009 which was called the noughties. You may not agree with a lot of my choices, you maybe surprised, you may expect certain films to be in. But I have chosen 50 films and will explain exactly why they are in the list. Feel free to comment on those post’s and discuss if you think certain films should be higher or lower or even not on the list at all.
I will post the list in 5 parts, I have the list all finished, pictures uploaded on Photobucket for the films so now all I have to do is complete the posts with my reasons for the films being in my list. I am sure some people out there will already know what is going to take my top spot . . . but hopefully I can manage a very surprises.
I am betting that I have missed loads of films out, which I will realise after I have made all the posts. But so be it . . . I have made my choices now and I will stick by it (and who knows possibly laugh about it in a few months time).
Nancy Meyers: An Appreciation
Nancy Meyers is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Her newest movie “It’s Complicated” starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin is due for release tomorrow in the UK, therefore I decided to make a blog celebrating what Nancy has done so far in the movies . . . mainly for women as that is the target audience of her movies. Making movies that other people probably wouldn’t with older actors in love stories (Somethings Gotta Give) and breaking the typical Hollywood mould, which I think is just brilliant. She is definitely one of Hollywood’s most powerful women.
She’s directed “It’s Complicated” (2009), “The Holiday” (2006), “Something’s Gotta Give” (2003), “What Women Want” (2000) and “The Parent Trap” (1998).
She’s written “It’s Complicted” (2009), “The Holiday” (2006), “Something’s Gotta Give” (2003), “The Parent Trap” (1998), “Father of the Bride Park II” (1995), “I Love Trouble” (1994), “Once Upon a Crime” (1992), “Father of the Bride” (1991), “Baby Boom” (1987) and “Private Benjamin” (1980).
She has also produced most of the movies she has written and directed.
Movie Quote of the Day 19
My last attempt to post the movie quote of the day section on the blog failed and I have not posted a quote of the day since April . . . which is way too long. I think I am going to set it up to post a quote of the day at the same time every day just so I do not forget to post them.
Well today’s quote comes from a now favorite movie of mine “The Bridges of Madison County” and is said by Clint Eastwood’s character Robert in one of the many heart breaking scenes.
“This kind of certainty comes but once in a lifetime.”
Remember Me (2010) Poster
Remember Me is a new film starring Robert Pattinson which is coming out this year, can he move away from Edward Cullen? I guess we will have to see this to try and find out . . .
The Karate Kid (2010) Poster
The first poster has been released for the remake of “The Karate Kid” starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan.
BAFTA Awards 2010 – Long List
The long list of possible nominee’s for this year’s BAFTA awards has been released today. I was not going to blog about this, but as I got further down the long list and to the actor in a leading and supporting role, I was extremely happy to see both Michael Sheen and Timonthy Spall’s names down for their work in “The Damned United” which is a film I enjoyed a lot. So now we just have to hope that they both get into the last 5, who will then be up for the award. It is best of British so *fingers crossed*. Also the best adapted screenplay possibility for it too. 
I am also pleased to see Gran Torino on the list too, as it missed the cut off point for last year, if I remember rightly someone didn’t send a copy of the film in time for it to be viewed? Clint Eastwood could indeed be up against himself as Invictus is in the best picture and director list. Interesting . . . I suppose it is rather silly talking about that now.
Have to wait until 21st January to find out the actual nominations.
Avatar (2009) Review
Jake Sully who was a marine, had become disabled but ended up being dispatched to Pandora another planet to carry out his twin brothers work. What may seem a simple task and order soon becomes more complicated when Jake falls in love with his new surroundings.
Empire Awards 2010 – Vote !!!
The 2010 Empire Film Awards will be revealed on 28th March.
If you want your favorite film or actor/actress etc to win an award head over to the website and make your votes.
http://www.empireonline.com/awards2010/vote/
I like the Empire Awards because movies which may not always get awards are given them because the public and people who are fans of movies make all the votes.
Who will you be voting for?
The Boat That Rocked (2009) Review
Set in the 1960′s when pirate/illegal radio was what everyone was listening to, to hear the latest pop and rock songs. 8 DJ’s . . . 24 hours a day . . . on a boat and guess what they have no morals. 18-year old Carl is sent to stay on the boat for a while and learns how much fun is to be had on the boat.
A Decade at the Movies
The current trend around the movie blogging world seems to be posting lists and general posts about your favorite movies from the past decade. So I have decided that I am going to jump and board and get with everyone and figure out some of my favorite movies and performances from the past decade. Including:
Best Films
Worst Films
Guilty Pleasures
Comedies
Male Performances
Female Performances
and possibly a few more categories if I can think more up . . . some maybe top 10 lists others maybe just posts, I havent started yet so who knows at the moment.
Are you reviewing this gone decade at the movies?
SAG Awards 2010 – Nominations
23rd January 2010 the awards voted by actors for actors will be awarded. I have only posted up the film related awards, another pointer to who will win the Oscar? Just maybe. The nominations are . . .
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
An Education (2009)The Hurt Locker (2008)Inglourious Basterds (2009)Nine (2009)Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009) (more...)
Golden Globes 2010 – Nominations
The 67th Annual Golden Globes take place on 17th January 2010 and are the first major awards to be handed out in what will be another busy awards season. Because I had been slipping with the blog for the last few weeks I still had not posted this years nominations.
Closer to the ceremony I will post my predictions on who I think will walk away with the Golden Globe on the night.
Sex and the City 2 (2010) Trailer
I cannot believe that I have been slipping so much over the holiday period to actually miss the first trailer which has been released for SATC2. Not really much shown in the trailer expect for some of the outfit’s and nice shots of Manhattan. But as you may already know I am a massive SATC fan so anything thats released for the movie is very good in my world. So here is the trailer:
Chicago (2002) / Nine (2009)
While I was writing my review for Nine (and even watching it) I was trying not to compare it to Chicago. Mainly because I love Chicago and it is one of my favorite films ever, so to compare another musical directed by Rob Marshall on one viewing would not be very fair. So I have decided to take a deeper look into both movies and not really say which one is better, but to show comparisons.
Nine (2009) Review
Film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) struggles to keep his professional and private life separate as he must keep the women in his life all happy . . . and apart, whilst trying to make a new movie.
A New Year = Lots of New Movies
I have to admit that I have totally slacked with reviews and even general posts on my blog over the Christmas and New Year period. Mainly due to the fact that I have surprisingly not watched very many movies at all. Which was not my plan, I usually find it a good time to catch up on some movies which I have missed watching in the past but this did not happen this year. I have not actually been to the cinema in quite a few weeks now and have yet to see Avatar. I am planning on Nine tomorrow, we are going to be entering a busy time at the cinema with a lot of new movies coming out which should mainly be good as it is awards season soon.
So I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year . . . who can believe it is 2010 already ?!?! Where does the time go!!
What are you looking forward to movie wise this year?
Happy New Year 2010 !!!
Happy New Year to Everyone !!!
All the best to everyone for 2010.
Traditional New Year Song – Auld Lang Syne
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?
- CHORUS:
- For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
