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The Interview (2014):

Foxcatcher (2014):

The Guest (2014):

Nymphomaniac: Vol I (2014):

Nymphomaniac: Vol II (2014):

Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2014):

The Great Beauty (2013):

A History of Violence (2005):

South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999):

No Country for Old Men (2007):

Three Kings (1999):



I'm not old, you're just 12.
Crumb - Terry Zwigoff's funny, scary, moving documentary on the life and art of one of my favorite artists, R. Crumb. I find this movie endlessly fascinating.
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Bright light. Bright light. Uh oh.

The Grass Is Greener (Stanley Donen, 1960)
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None But the Lonely Heart (Clifford Odets, 1944)

American Hustle (David O. Russell, 2013)

Gerhard Richter Painting (Corrina Belz, 2011)


Several “first drafts” of Richter’s abstract paintings are created in the movie, as well as the many interim phases until the finished products seem to be completely unrelated.
Green Zone (Paul Greengrass, 2010)

This Means War (McG, 2012)
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The Devil’s Own (Alan J. Pakula, 1997)
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Death Becomes Her (Robert Zemeckis, 1992)


At this point in the story, both actress Meryl Streep and writer Goldie Hawn are basically immortal and still battlng each other for Streep’s ineffectual husband (Bruce Willis) who was earlier affianced to Hawn.
Rio Conchos (Gordon Douglas, 1964)

Kiss Her Goodbye (Albert Upton, 1959)

The Last Boy Scout (Tony Scott, 1991)
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Good Will Hunting (Gus van Sant, 1997)


Will Hunting (Matt Damon) is a genius who works as a janitor at M.I.T. and is going to jail for assault unless he seeks help from psychologist Robin Williams.
Brighton Rock (John Boulting, 1947)

The Paper Chase (James Bridges, 1973)
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S.W.A.T. (Clark Johnson, 2003)

Mon oncle d'Amérique (Alain Resnais, 1980)


A scientist/philosopher relates how rats and humans behave similarly based on their education and stimuli, and the film shows how two of its main characters are driven to such behavior.
Doubt (John Patrick Shanley, 2008)

Best Laid Plans (Mike Barker, 1999)

What if (Michael Douse, 2014)
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The Homesman (Tommy Lee Jones, 2014)
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”Bossy spinster” Hilary Swank is transporting three “crazy women” from Nebraska Territory to Iowa when she encounters live “hanged man” Tommy Lee Jones who agrees to do anything she wants if she cuts him down.
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December, 2014 movies watched-

The Leopard (1963)
Impressive but slow historical epic that was a very difficult watch for this viewer

This Sporting Life (1963)
Emotional British classic featuring a super intense performance from Richard Harris

The Wizard of Oz (1939) Repeat viewing
There's never been anything like it, and as far as I'm concerned, there never will be

Black Sabbath (1963)
Pretty good horror anthology that I would've liked a lot more when I was younger

Stitches (2012)
Has it's moments for horror fans, but it's just not very good

The Hired Hand (1971)
Very good anti-western with Peter Fonda and Warren Oates

Winter Light (1963)
My least favorite Bergman so far; I just had no sympathy for any of the characters

Unforgiven (1992) Repeat viewing
A masterpiece in my eyes

Storm Warning (2007)
*This is a bad horror film that I moderately enjoyed

Billy Liar (1963)
This is a likable movie that's easy to watch. I just couldn't get that into it

Sideways (2004) Repeat viewing
Brilliant combination of humor and emotion, with 4 great performances

The Silence (1963)
Bergman seems to be the master at making a lot out of very little

In Cold Blood (1967)
Slower than I expected, but ultimately satisfying and chilling

Alyce Kills (2011)
Strongly recommended for fans of kinky and brutal horror

Purple Noon (1960)
Excellent movie that I wish excited me more

Wages of Fear (1953)
A good movie, but not close to Sorcerer for me

Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Not bad, but not my style

Ms. 45 (1981)
Pretty decent rape and revenge flick

Ordet (1955)
I don't know who I'd recommend this to, but it was masterful to me

Le Trou (1960)
My new favorite prison escape movie, thanks mostly to a brilliant cast

Angel (1984)
In the so bad it's good category, but not that good

Gun Woman (2014)
Definitely sick, but unfortunately not very good

An American Crime (2007)
Disturbing true story done effectively*

Pale Flower (1964)
Very cool Japanese crime flick with great atmosphere

Blow-Up (1966)
Didn't dislike this or especially like it. I was indifferent

Rio Conchos (1964)
The cast did a very nice job in this entertaining Western

Sick Girl (2007)
Sick movie with a good lead performance, but it's just not well made

Mary Poppins (1964)
Very nice but not for me

A Shot in the Dark (1964)
Consistently funny; great work by Peter Sellers

The Pawnbroker (1964)
Powerful Sidney Lumet film with an amazing performance from Rod Steiger

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
I thought this was truly beautiful; what a surprise*

Umberto D. (1952)
Very good emotional movie, especially for a dog lover

Aftershock (2012)
Much more a guilty pleasure than a good movie

The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964)
I didn't find this so enjoyable, but I thought it was very interesting*

Christmas Vacation (1989)
I don't think this is that good for most of the year, but on Christmas it's very good

Woman in the Dunes (1964)
I thought this dragged slightly at times, but it was brilliant otherwise*

Tarzan (1999)
Just a very nice, easy to enjoy movie

The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
Decent horror/comedy from director Roman Polanski

Red Desert (1964)
My favorite movie so far from a director I've struggled with

Tusk (2014)
I enjoyed this weird horror film from director Kevin Smith

Band of Outsiders (1964)
Good movie, I enjoyed it, it just wasn't special for me

Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
A little campy for my taste, but it's entertaining with a great cast

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Repeat viewing
Thrills, romance, humor, and beautiful technicolor add up to a whole lot of fun

Into the Storm (2014)
If you just want some weather disaster thrills, this is pretty awesome

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) Repeat viewing
Kind of a random movie that I love

Dr. Strangelove (1964) 2nd viewing
Just a little above average for me for whatever reason

Total movies watched in December-46
Total movies watched in 2014-541



The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (Dario Argento, 1970) –
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Guardians of the Galaxy* (James Gunn, 2014) –
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Amer* (Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani, 2009) –

Rabid (David Cronenberg, 1977) –
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Happy-Go-Lucky (Mike Leigh, 2008) –
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Jurassic Park* (Steven Spielberg, 1994)

The Piano* (Jane Campion, 1993) –

Jaws* (Steven Spielberg, 1975) –
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Antichrist* (Lars von Trier, 2009)
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Se7en* (David Fincher, 1995) –
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Welcome to the human race...
Last Movie Tab post for 2014 (even though it is 2015 now)

The Cat Returns (Hiroyuki Morita, 2002) -


A Ghibli film that came hot on the heels on Spirited Away and shares a similar Alice in Wonderland kind of narrative but still manages to impress on its own merits. The premise involves an ordinary schoolgirl saving a stray cat's life, which results in her getting sucked into the bizarre fantasy world of sentient cats with their own kingdom. It's on the short side (under 80 minutes) but its brief running time is packed with high-stakes adventure, characters that are amusing and charming and naturally striking Ghibli visuals.

Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki, 2008) -


Another hit for Miyazaki, this time about a small boy rescuing a peculiar-looking goldfish one day and launching a typically Miyazaki adventure that almost plays like Miyazaki bingo (except for the fact that there's no flying for a change).

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies ({Peter Jackson, 2014) -


Eh, at least it looks good.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (David Yates, 2010)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (David Yates, 2011)

Into the Storm (Steven Quale, 2014)

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (Shawn Levy, 2014)

Zoolander (Ben Stiller, 2001)

Little Women (Gillian Armstrong, 1994)



Bright light. Bright light. Uh oh.

Elvis on Tour (Robert Abel & Pierre Adidge, 1972)

A Hard Day’s Night (Richard Lester, 1964)
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Gimme Shelter (Maysles Bros. & Charlotte Zwerin, 1970)
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Tommy (Ken Russell, 1975)


Ann-Margret cares for her deaf, dumb and blind son Tommy (Roger Daltrey) who has undergone many abuses only to become a cult leader.
People Will Talk (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1951)
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Torch Song (Charles Walters, 1953)
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At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (José Mojica Marins, 1964)
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This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse (José Mojica Marins, 1967)


Coffin Joe (José Mojica Marins) has a thing about tarantulas - and breasts.
Beat Street (Stan Lathan, 1984)
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Where Love Has Gone (Edward Dmytryk, 1964)

Strait-Jacket (William Castle, 1964)

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Adam McKay, 2006)


NASCAR’s best driver Will Ferrell and his best friend John C. Reilly make a good team even if their humor is questionable.
The Secret of the Purple Reef (William Witney, 1960)

Tail Spin (Roy Del Ruth, 1939)
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Pas de deux (Norman McLaren, 1968)

The House of Small Cubes (Kunio Kato, 2008)


The lonely old man likes to fish from the hole in his floor. He never knows what he might find down there.
Hyas and Stenorhynchus, marine crustaceans (Jean Painlevé, 1929)

Sea Urchins (Jean Painlevé & Geneviève Hamon, 1958)
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How Some Jellyfish Are Born (Jean Painlevé & Geneviève Hamon, 1960)

Liquid Crystals (Jean Painlevé, 1978)
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Liquid crystals as seen under a polarizing microscope
The Love Life of an Octopus (Jean Painlevé, 1967)
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Shrimp Stories (Jean Painlevé & Geneviève Hamon, 1964)

Acera, or the Witches' Dance (Jean Painlevé & Geneviève Hamon, 1972)

The Sea Horse (Jean Painlevé, 1934)
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Sea horses are 6-inch-long fish who generally swim vertically. The males keep the eggs in a pouch until ready to give "birth", but they can still beat land horses in an underwater race.




Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (2014, Christopher B. Landon)


Saw this tonight on Netflix. The story itself has literally nothing to do with the previous additions of the series, but did draw enough interest for me to at least watch it. What I find to be the most interesting about each of these movies, is that they all tend to connect the characters of Katie and Micah in one way or another. The Marked Ones is no exception.



Bright light. Bright light. Uh oh.

Price of Glory (Carlos Avila, 2000)

Buffalo Soldiers (Charles Haid, 1997)

Mama Steps Out (George B. Seitz, 1937)
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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (Duwayne Dunham, 1993)


Inexperienced Chance (voice of Michael J. Fox), wise old Shadow (voice of Don Ameche) and snooty Sassy (voice of Sally Field) try to make it home to their humans.
Dad for a Day (Edward L. Cahn, 1939)

The Beloved Brat (Arthur Lubin, 1938)

Love Songs (Robert Townsend, Andre Braugher & Louis Gossett Jr., 1999)

Nuit #1 (Anne Émond, 2011)
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Having just met and had sex, Catherine de Léan reveals that she’s just an empty shell with nothing much on the inside except thoughts of sex and drugs, while Dimitri Storoge has deeper thoughts but is too bored and disgusted to do anything with them.
Hideaway (Richard Rosson, 1937)

Life with Mikey (James Lapine, 1993)

Bailey's Billion$ (David Devine, 2005)

The Out of Towners (Arthur Hiller, 1970)


The Hits keep on coming! Midwestern couple Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis have the vacation (holiday for the British-types) from Hell when they travel to New York City.
Hotel Chevalier (Wes Anderson, 2007)
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Castello Cavalcanti (Wes Anderson, 2013)

Prada: Candy (Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola, 2013)
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Bottle Rocket [short] (Wes Anderson, 1994)
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Even while plotting a heist, Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson take time to eye their waitress.
Duets (Bruce Paltrow, 2000)

Come Blow Your Horn (Bud Yorkin, 1963)

Bells Are Ringing (Vincente Minnelli, 1960)

Kimjongilia (N.C. Heikin, 2010)


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If you're interested in North Korea, watch Andrzej Fidyk's powerful documentary Defilada and (less powerful, but still good) Yodok Stories.
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The ghost of almost-famous musician and sometime-snowman Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) shows off his frosted tips in this X-mas classic whose star-studded cast includes Henry Rollins and Ahmet Zappa.

Jack Frost (Troy Miller, 1998)

Jack Frost (Michael Cooney, 1997) (video)



When the Wind Blows (Jimmy T. Murakami, 1986)


Princess Mononoke (Hayao Miyazaki, 1997)
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Dumbo (Norman Ferguson, Wilfred Jackson, et al., 1941) (Rewatch)


Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus (Jack Perez, 2009)
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Alice in Wonderland (Clyde Geronimi , Wilfred Jackson and Hamilton Luske, 1951) (Rewatch)
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Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (Nick Park, 1993)
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I've actually watched a lot more than this since my last tab, but decided to only post first time watches and first-time-in-years rewatches.