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The Future of Food

I stumbled across this movie one night on Netflix. I'm a big fan of documentaries, and it sounded interesting, so I thought I would give it a go. The editing is a little choppy, but the information therein is very disturbing and not anything you would expect. I've always known I wasn't a fan of genetically modified food, but this shows you just how large of a problem it really is. The financial, ecological, agricultural, nutritional costs are all massive. I highly recommend this movie. It'll make you think about everything you've ever eaten in your life... it's absolutely jaw dropping.

Something New

Here we have a movie that closely inspects romantic relationships between white people and black people. It's not trite, it's not ridiculous, it's not unrealistic or cliche. It is very well done. It explores the fact that even though someone might not be prejudice, they still might have questions or curiosity about someone from another race. Of course, it's a touchy subject. But not talking about race just leads to more questions and more curiosity. This movie also touches on equally touchy subjects such as dealing with family, class and the battle of the sexes. But all is done with class and sensitivity. I would recommend this movie to just about anyone.

Jimmy and Judy

Jimmy and Judy Official Website

Jimmy and Judy on IMDB

Cast & Crew:
Edward Furlong, William Sadler, Rachel Bella, Chaney Kley, directed by Randall Rubin, Jon Schroder

Synopsis:
The ultimate teenage outcast road movie, Jimmy and Judy charts the path of a pair of outsiders who fall in love and out of control as they travel across an American landscape dotted with hypocrisy, materialism, drugs and violence. Written and directed by Randall K. Rubin and Jon Schroder, Jimmy and Judy offers a fresh take on classic adolescent themes such as rebellion, love, and anger.

I went to the premiere last night, and I must say this movie is truly excellent. And I'm not just saying that because I'm biased. Jimmy and Judy falls into the gritty, ugly, tragic indie genre that I love (see: Niagara, Niagara, Twin Falls Idaho) following a young couple that you know are doomed from movie poster. The movie is very real... sometimes funny, sometimes shocking, but ultimately very sad. Some of the most intense scenes use the effective tactic of showing very little, while during other scenes you feel a bit assaulted by the imagery. A very intense and slightly chubby Edward Furlong plays the title character of Jimmy well, alternating between a hurt, lost young man and troubled delinquent let down by his parents and society. It's almost painful to watch as he manipulates the naive Judy (Rachel Bella)and turns her into the same kind of broken human being. William Sadler is excellent as the legendary Uncle Rodney and practically steals the movie with his meth infused soliloquy mid-film. This movie shows the kind of love that will change your life forever, if you could only survive it. Well done.

Go see this movie! Tell your friends to see this movie! If you city was not selected call your local theater!

Lucky Number Slevin

Dude, where did they get that fucking wallpaper?

Anyhoo...

I thought this gritty film noir was either trying to pay homage (or possible poke fun) at movies like The Usual Suspects, taking every moment of celluloid as an opportunity to add another twist to the plot. However, it stays grounded with quirky characters and witty, though sometimes exhausting, dialog. Lucy Liu, who ranges from "kicks ass" to "sucks ass" in my book, offers up a very likeable counterpart to Josh Harnett's Slevin, a seemingly nice joe with horrible luck. A bevy of other A-listers pop up throughout the film, and all do an excellent job of not taking themselves, nor the movie, too seriously. Add into that fresh cinematography and art direction and you have yourself an enjoyable little thriller.

Instant Justice

Starring Tawny Kitaen.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Running Scared

Who woulda thunk that I could love a Paul Walker movie so much. This is up there with the best of stylized violence: Tarantino, Korean thrillers, Boondock Saints... fucking love it!