#365films - 27/365
The Iron Giant (1999)
The last time I saw this movie was too young to remember most of it. It’s pretty good. Especially the relationship between Hogarth and the iron man. I liked it.

#365films - 26/365
A Separation (2011)
Wow, this movie. The setting is Iran where the people are very religious and male dominant and those have an affect on the events that transpire. Nader and Simin are married, but Simin wants to leave the country because she wants her daughter to grow up in a better place; however, Nader can’t leave because his father is old and has Alzheimer’s disease. When Nader hires a woman to take of his father during the day, things get bad for them all. I loved the cinematography in this movie. There are some beautiful shots from unusual angles, and it’s great. The movie is good, too. About human everyday life, so it’s good. It’s one hell of a separation where it ends at the place it began. The issue isn’t fully resolved, but I prefer it that way.

#365films - 25/365
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Oh boy. I’ve seen a fair share of prison movies in my short lifetime; however, this one is the greatest for a couple reasons that aren’t even about the film’s plot. 1) Morgan Freeman is in it, and he does a mighty fine job. 2) Stephen King originally wrote the short story from which it’s based on. Okay, so the movie’s about Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) going to Shawshank because he’s found guilty of the charge of murder. Then, it’s mostly about his time there and his friends. But, there are plot twists that seem like they shouldn’t work but they do. I absolutely loved it. Fantastic movie.

#365films - 24/365
All Quiet on the Western Front (1979)
It’s amazing really, how I’ve never truly grasped the affect war has people. Especially the soldiers who fight it. This film actually is the first story in which I ask the unanswered question of why wars are fought. Paul Baumer is a normal schoolboy who happens to become of age at the time of the first world war. His schoolmates and him decide to join the army mostly thinking of honor and pride; never thinking about how the war might destroy them. It’s heartbreaking to see Paul learn being a soldier is not what it seems, and the consequences it has on him. Great film.

#365films - 23/365
V for Vendetta (2005)
Lately, I’ve coincidently surrounded my myself with stories that are related to totalitarianism such as The Hunger Games, Animal Farm, learning about WWI, some Doctor Who episodes, etc. Watching the film couldn’t have come at a better time. The ideas and actions this movie provokes are amazingly inspiring. Most of it is rather good. Well, the romantic between the masked man and Natalie Portman is a little… unorthodox but not bad. The comic from which it is based on is probably great although I have never read it. I got a lot more out of this film than I initially thought was possible and I’m glad about that. Overall, it was excellent.

#365films - 22/365
(500) Days of Summer (2009)
Such great character development happen in this film. I was actually surprised and relieved by that. It’s about life not working out the way you thought it would and eventually coming to accepting that it isn’t the end of the world. It’s refreshing to see it handled with such care. There are some really great quotes in it as well about life.

#365films - 21/365 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

A pretty entertaining film. Some of it are cliches, but that’s all right and could be looked over fairly easily. Alan Ruck’s character is amazing. This movie seems to be more about him than Ferris, but it’s actually better that way. It’s great to see a character be so vocal about changing himself. All the characters have rather nice chemistry because Sloane/Cameron would be mind blowing but then they’d cut to a scene with Sloane and Ferris and that’d be great as well. I like movies that break the fourth wall, so it’s good this one is interesting.

#365films - 20/365 Vertigo (1958)

Such a good movie. One of my favorite things about classical films is the music. The music always makes a great impact. The music here creates that atmosphere very well. The film has a mystery and romance which I find quite lovely. The ending was definitely something I looked forwarded too, and I was not disappointed.

#365films - 19/365 
Anime: Drawing a Revolution (2007)
A documentary about the evolution of anime. Lord knows I’m not an anime expert, but it still fascinates me all the same. Anime has been around for awhile although it’s an underground cult, but it has managed to influence and penetrate Hollywood films through it’s unique storytelling. ‘The Matrix’ was influenced by ‘The Ghost in the Shell’ and ‘The Matrix’ has been recognized as a game changer in how and the way movies look nowadays. Can you imagine if ‘The Matrix’ was never made? Cinematography would be incredibly different if it were. So yeah, the influence of it is huge, and no one really knew until now.

#365films -18/365
Kick-Ass (2010)
This movie’s a bit ridiculous and surreal. But it’s funny and has some heart at its core. Who doesn’t dream of being a superhero? It’s enjoyable while it lasts, but it’s a little cliche, and it’s fine sometimes. 3/5 stars.

#365films - 17/365
Airplane! (1980)
This film was made for laughs, and at some points it succeeds. It was made in the 80s and so some of the jokes are dated in that time, but it’s still okay. Leslie Nielsen is quite great at giving humor. So I liked it.

#365films - 16/365
Rabbit Hole (2010)
This film is rather heartbreaking and completely believable. After a married couple loses their child. What do you do after that? It’s 8 months after the death, and they still don’t have a grasp on it. Though, after considering the source material, the cinematography is simply outstanding. The shots are very precise in capturing certain emotional moments, and it’s just beautiful. If you didn’t think Nicole Kidman could act, this film exists to prove you very, very wrong. She is absolutely brilliant. Aaron Eckhart is also excellent as well. 4/5 stars.