Anonymous (2011) VERY well acted semi-historical political drama set in Elizabethan England. the premise is that William Shakespeare was really a front for the nobelman Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford who used his plays such as Henry V and Richard III as propaganda designed to foment revolution against the Queen's advisors William and Robert Cecil. some in the English literary community believe it's probable that Shakespear's early works COULD have been written by someone other than than him because of the "time line" of his plays. he was most active as a playwrite while de Vere was alive.
Rhys Ifans plays Edward de Vere. Vanessa Redgrave plays the elderly Queen Elizabeth I. Redgrave's real life daughter Joely Richardson plays the young Elizabeth and Jamie Campbell Bower plays the young de Vere. David Thewlis plays William Cecil while Edward Hogg plays his son Robert.
Sebastian Armesto plays poet-playwrite Ben Jonson, who is first offered the job as "front" for de Vere's writings and Rafe Spall plays William Shakespeare who eventually accepts the job. Sir Derek Jacobi narrates the prologue and epilogue.
this may sound like a dry English semi-history lesson BUT its got enough court intrigue, "nobels behaving badly in bed" and action to satisfy. it's also a GREAT introduction to the early plays of Shakespear (or de Vere IF you believe the premise). it's on the ENCORE-Suspense channel all next week (which unfortunately is in 4x3 "skinnyscope")
Anonymous (2011) VERY well acted semi-historical political drama set in Elizabethan England. the premise is that William Shakespeare was really a front for the nobelman Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford who used his plays such as Henry V and Richard III as propaganda designed to foment revolution against the Queen's advisors William and Robert Cecil. some in the English literary community believe it's probable that Shakespear's early works COULD have been written by someone other than than him because of the "time line" of his plays. he was most active as a playwrite while de Vere was alive.
Rhys Ifans plays Edward de Vere. Vanessa Redgrave plays the elderly Queen Elizabeth I. Redgrave's real life daughter Joely Richardson plays the young Elizabeth and Jamie Campbell Bower plays the young de Vere. David Thewlis plays William Cecil while Edward Hogg plays his son Robert.
Sebastian Armesto plays poet-playwrite Ben Jonson, who is first offered the job as "front" for de Vere's writings and Rafe Spall plays William Shakespeare who eventually accepts the job. Sir Derek Jacobi narrates the prologue and epilogue.
this may sound like a dry English semi-history lesson BUT its got enough court intrigue, "nobels behaving badly in bed" and action to satisfy. it's also a GREAT introduction to the early plays of Shakespear (or de Vere IF you believe the premise). it's on the ENCORE-Suspense channel all next week (which unfortunately is in 4x3 "skinnyscope")
I watched Iron Man 3
It was pretty good. The villain was better in this one.
I watched The Great Gatsby.
It was good. Got a little sappy, but still entertaining. The chick is pretty cute in it.
I watched Iron Man 3
It was pretty good. The villain was better in this one.
I watched The Great Gatsby.
It was good. Got a little sappy, but still entertaining. The chick is pretty cute in it.
The Merchant of Venice (2004) excellent film production of the Shakespeare classic with Al Pacino as Shylock (The Usurer), Jeremy Irons as Antonio (The Merchant). Joseph Fiennes as Bassanio (Antonio's friend and business partner) and Lynn Collins as Portia (Bassanio's love interest who's legal tricks saves Antonio)
VERY well acted by all involved. a must see IF your into Shakespeare or just excellent dramatic acting. a different type of roll for Pachino and he is outstanding. it's on HBO Signature again Monday May 20th @ 6:45 am pacific IF you want to record.
The Merchant of Venice (2004) excellent film production of the Shakespeare classic with Al Pacino as Shylock (The Usurer), Jeremy Irons as Antonio (The Merchant). Joseph Fiennes as Bassanio (Antonio's friend and business partner) and Lynn Collins as Portia (Bassanio's love interest who's legal tricks saves Antonio)
VERY well acted by all involved. a must see IF your into Shakespeare or just excellent dramatic acting. a different type of roll for Pachino and he is outstanding. it's on HBO Signature again Monday May 20th @ 6:45 am pacific IF you want to record.
A Man for All Seasons (1966). Best Picture Oscar winning British movie about 15th century Catholic martyr Sir Thomas More. Paul Scofield plays Sir Thomas More (Best Actor Oscar), Robert Shaw plays Henry VIII and Orson Welles plays Cardinal Wolsey. early work in their careers by John Hurt as Richard Rich and Vanessa Redgrave as Anne Boleyn.
yet another very well acted "period piece" historical drama that is definately worth viewing IF you like English history or just enjoy excellent acting. was on Turner Classic Movies this week SO probably will not be on again soon. Netflix an alternative
and speaking of English "period pieces", I mentioned Anonymous (2011) in a previous post and lamented that it was "on the ENCORE-Suspense channel all next week (which unfortunately is in 4x3 "skinnyscope")". well it's on the STARZ-edge HD channel Monday May 20th @ 2:50 am pacific and again Thursday May 23rd @ 4:30 am IF you want to record full screen
A Man for All Seasons (1966). Best Picture Oscar winning British movie about 15th century Catholic martyr Sir Thomas More. Paul Scofield plays Sir Thomas More (Best Actor Oscar), Robert Shaw plays Henry VIII and Orson Welles plays Cardinal Wolsey. early work in their careers by John Hurt as Richard Rich and Vanessa Redgrave as Anne Boleyn.
yet another very well acted "period piece" historical drama that is definately worth viewing IF you like English history or just enjoy excellent acting. was on Turner Classic Movies this week SO probably will not be on again soon. Netflix an alternative
and speaking of English "period pieces", I mentioned Anonymous (2011) in a previous post and lamented that it was "on the ENCORE-Suspense channel all next week (which unfortunately is in 4x3 "skinnyscope")". well it's on the STARZ-edge HD channel Monday May 20th @ 2:50 am pacific and again Thursday May 23rd @ 4:30 am IF you want to record full screen
It was good. Got a little sappy, but still entertaining. The chick is pretty cute in it.
I haven't seen it yet..But if you're talking about the short haired blonde chick, check out a movie called 'Shame'.
It was good. Got a little sappy, but still entertaining. The chick is pretty cute in it.
I haven't seen it yet..But if you're talking about the short haired blonde chick, check out a movie called 'Shame'.
I rented some movies the other day. Holy garbage, I got some weird ones.
I'm sure some of you have heard of The Human Centipede. I heard about it, but never considered watching it until yesterday. It was kind of disturbing but also downright hilarious. Entertaining? Yes. Disgusting? Yes.
Boys Don't Cry
This was definitely a brave role for Hillary Swank. She plays a girl that pretends to be a boy and misleads a bunch of people and trouble ensues. I will forever think of Hillary Swank as a boy now.
I rented some movies the other day. Holy garbage, I got some weird ones.
I'm sure some of you have heard of The Human Centipede. I heard about it, but never considered watching it until yesterday. It was kind of disturbing but also downright hilarious. Entertaining? Yes. Disgusting? Yes.
Boys Don't Cry
This was definitely a brave role for Hillary Swank. She plays a girl that pretends to be a boy and misleads a bunch of people and trouble ensues. I will forever think of Hillary Swank as a boy now.
I went in to rent Antoine Fisher, but couldn't find it at first.
I also rented The American with George Clooney. I'll watch these tonight and report tomorrow. Hopefully, they can live up to The Human Centipede.
I went in to rent Antoine Fisher, but couldn't find it at first.
I also rented The American with George Clooney. I'll watch these tonight and report tomorrow. Hopefully, they can live up to The Human Centipede.
Antwone Fisher
This is the best movie I've seen in a long time. It is a story of overcoming abuse. The acting was excellent, especially the main character. It is based off a true story. The person in question actually wrote the screen-play based off his life I think. Denzel liked it so much that he decided to direct this movie himself as well as play a role in it. I highly recommend this movie.
Antwone Fisher
This is the best movie I've seen in a long time. It is a story of overcoming abuse. The acting was excellent, especially the main character. It is based off a true story. The person in question actually wrote the screen-play based off his life I think. Denzel liked it so much that he decided to direct this movie himself as well as play a role in it. I highly recommend this movie.
The Expendables 2 (2012) really fun non-stop action drama with an "all-star" cast of present and former action movie stars including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth, Jean-Claude Van Damme (as a villian), Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
typical Stallone "oodles of ordnance" and plenty "blood and guts" throughout production and not too long at 93 minutes. has a lot of "one liners" alluding to the various action stars previous movies that are pretty funny. it's on EPIX2 again Saturday May 24th @ 3 am and Sunday May 26th @ 7 am & 6:45 pm pacific
also a recent Jason Statham fav of mine, Safe (2012), is playing on EPIX1 again Friday May 25th @ 9:30 pm and Saturday May 25th @ 7:30 am & 3:15 pm pacific. another excellent "non-stop action". don't think that Statham has ever made a "boring" movie. runs 95 minutes and it's SO good I was "isn't there MORE?" at the end
The Expendables 2 (2012) really fun non-stop action drama with an "all-star" cast of present and former action movie stars including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth, Jean-Claude Van Damme (as a villian), Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
typical Stallone "oodles of ordnance" and plenty "blood and guts" throughout production and not too long at 93 minutes. has a lot of "one liners" alluding to the various action stars previous movies that are pretty funny. it's on EPIX2 again Saturday May 24th @ 3 am and Sunday May 26th @ 7 am & 6:45 pm pacific
also a recent Jason Statham fav of mine, Safe (2012), is playing on EPIX1 again Friday May 25th @ 9:30 pm and Saturday May 25th @ 7:30 am & 3:15 pm pacific. another excellent "non-stop action". don't think that Statham has ever made a "boring" movie. runs 95 minutes and it's SO good I was "isn't there MORE?" at the end
Yeah, Looper sucked pretty bad. I didn't even know what the hell was going on, nor did I care to find out.
I saw a bad one myself.
Contraband-
This movie was such a POS. All aspects of this movie were terrible. The storyline was so stupid and unbelievable, I think a 4th grader wrote the script.
Mark Wahlberg should be banned from making movies. He sucks aasss and just wants money. The Fighter was good but that was because of Christian Bale.
Yeah, Looper sucked pretty bad. I didn't even know what the hell was going on, nor did I care to find out.
I saw a bad one myself.
Contraband-
This movie was such a POS. All aspects of this movie were terrible. The storyline was so stupid and unbelievable, I think a 4th grader wrote the script.
Mark Wahlberg should be banned from making movies. He sucks aasss and just wants money. The Fighter was good but that was because of Christian Bale.
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