Is anyone else going to see Captain America this weekend? I understand that it's just another Hollywood version of a Marvel comic series. It will not be a critically acclaimed film, and I will probably end up unimpressed with the storyline and acting. However I have always had a special place for the Cap'n in my heart. Although I am not a Captain America expert, I have been more drawn to him opposed to other superheros. It all started when I saw Kurt Cobain (the closest thing I have to a superhero) wearing a Captain America shirt. That said, I completely blame Kurt Cobain for the money I will spend this weekend watching Captain America.
I tend to find myself examining various topics. "Polymath" is where I ration my perspectives. I gravitate towards sports, science, music, movies, and running. Sporadically I will stray onto other topics. Hope you enjoy!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Boardwalk Empire
So I have started watching the replay of Season 1 of Boardwalk Empire on HBO. Excellent series so far. The plot along with the acting is as good as it gets. Here's to hoping there is a great episode tonight...
Top 10 Films Of My Life
This is a list of my top 10 favorite movies since 1983. Compiled and judged by me. Subject to change depending on my mood. Enjoy!
5. Saving Private Ryan. 1998 Steven Spielberg. Amazing story, amazing dircetor, amazing performances by the entire cast. Enough said.
4. Primal Fear. 1996 Gregory Hoblit. This movie has the best performance of any on the list. Edward Norton used this role to catapult into superstardom. First movie that left me up all night thinking...
3. The Fighter. 2010 David Russell. Considering my love for boxing, and how extremely relatable this film is to society, it is no surprise I have this film rated this high.
2. V For Vendetta.2006 James McTeigue. I can't even explain why I love this movie so much. The big government message it sends is really amazing. This movie does the best job of conveying it's message of any I have ever seen. Remarkable!
10. The Hangover. 2009 Todd Phillips. Best comedy I have seen.
9. Inception. 2010 Christopher Nolan. Blow your mind plot, with arguably DiCaprio's best performance, along with an amazing performance by Marion Cotillard.
9. Inception. 2010 Christopher Nolan. Blow your mind plot, with arguably DiCaprio's best performance, along with an amazing performance by Marion Cotillard.
8. The Silence of the Lambs. 1991 Johnathan Demme.Foster and Hopkins create a perfect storm in this one, their chemistry is amazing. Gives me chills just thinking about this one.
7. The Lion King. 1994 Roger Allers. Probably the best story of any movie you will see on this list. The only animated movie I have ever fought back tears for. This is a brilliant movie!
7. The Lion King. 1994 Roger Allers. Probably the best story of any movie you will see on this list. The only animated movie I have ever fought back tears for. This is a brilliant movie!
6. The Departed. 2006 Martin Scorsese. One of my personal favorites. Fell in love with it the moment I saw it.
5. Saving Private Ryan. 1998 Steven Spielberg. Amazing story, amazing dircetor, amazing performances by the entire cast. Enough said.
4. Primal Fear. 1996 Gregory Hoblit. This movie has the best performance of any on the list. Edward Norton used this role to catapult into superstardom. First movie that left me up all night thinking...
3. The Fighter. 2010 David Russell. Considering my love for boxing, and how extremely relatable this film is to society, it is no surprise I have this film rated this high.
2. V For Vendetta.2006 James McTeigue. I can't even explain why I love this movie so much. The big government message it sends is really amazing. This movie does the best job of conveying it's message of any I have ever seen. Remarkable!
1. Good Will Hunting. 1997 Gus Van Sant. This was never in jeopardy. Far and away the best movie I have ever seen, of any time period. If you know me, then you know this is the way I feel. This movie is perfection. From the Soundtrack to each performance. I have seen this movie well over 100 times start to finish, I can quote any line from it. This is the ultimate do not judge a book by it's cover message. PERFECTION!!!
Honorable Mentions: Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, L.A. Confidential, Titanic, Fight Club, Back to the Future, Man on Fire, Cindarella Man, Bandits, Oceans 11, A Time to Kill, The Pursuit of Happyness, The Dark Knight, Wedding Crashers
Honorable Mentions: Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, L.A. Confidential, Titanic, Fight Club, Back to the Future, Man on Fire, Cindarella Man, Bandits, Oceans 11, A Time to Kill, The Pursuit of Happyness, The Dark Knight, Wedding Crashers
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