Okay, it's been a while, but I decided it's give away time again. It seems the best thing for a movie blog giveaway always comes back around to movie tickets. So, because I can't come up with anything more creative, I will go with movie tickets again.
Okay, for this giveaway we are going to introduce something called the Bechdel Test. Tiff was sent this from a friend's mother, and I liked the idea. The test basically helps to determine the representation of woman in film. In order for a movie to pass the test you must be able to answer yes to the three following questions. 1.) Does the movie has 2 woman characters and do they have names? 2.) Do the woman talk to each other? 3.) Do they talk to eachother about something other than men....It's suprising how many don't pass this test.
Because the movie "The Help" is due to come out soon, I thought this would be a great time to post this and set it up for a give away. We have read the books, and know the movie will pass the Bechdel Test...but we want to know if you have seen some movies that do as well.
So....to enter the give away, post a comment with a movie that passes this test...the trick, for each movie you post you get an entry, but the movie has to be one no one else has posted yet...(so "the Help" is out!)
We will keep this open for a week or so, pass the word around, you don't have to be a follower to enter, but if you are...extra entry!!
Let's hear those movies!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Week 27: Midnight in Paris
Well, we went a little different this week. We were headed to one movie and ended up at "Midnight in Paris". We were on our way to a different movie, and on a last minute whim I took a look at the cast/crew of this one, noticed Woody Allen directed/produced it (which I don't like Woody Allen's style) but decided the main actors were people and liked and maybe would branch out a bit.
The movie takes place in Paris, today, however, at midnight the main character, a up and coming writer, played by Owen Wilson...goes back in time to his Paris 1920's. He feels that life in the 20's in Paris is where all the best literature, writing and art happens. He is engaged to a high class, snotty woman, played by Rachel McAdams, who is stifling his dreams and finds refuge in the traveling to the past. More importantly he keeps running into all the great artists of that era. So, Okay, I am bad at history and especially when you add the arts, so although I knew the names, didn't necessarily catch all the humor. (I am guessing...since, I didn't know)
The movie was sort of quirky. Like most Woody Allen films I have seen, I wasn't impressed with the development of characters/relationships. They seem sort of weird and unsettling to me, however, due to the quirkiness of this movie, the relationships short of fell into place as necessary.
I need to mention as well, that the supporting actors in this film actually allowed me to enjoy it more. Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams were good, but the trueness of the other characters were better.
Overall, the movie was....charming.
See you next week!
The movie takes place in Paris, today, however, at midnight the main character, a up and coming writer, played by Owen Wilson...goes back in time to his Paris 1920's. He feels that life in the 20's in Paris is where all the best literature, writing and art happens. He is engaged to a high class, snotty woman, played by Rachel McAdams, who is stifling his dreams and finds refuge in the traveling to the past. More importantly he keeps running into all the great artists of that era. So, Okay, I am bad at history and especially when you add the arts, so although I knew the names, didn't necessarily catch all the humor. (I am guessing...since, I didn't know)
The movie was sort of quirky. Like most Woody Allen films I have seen, I wasn't impressed with the development of characters/relationships. They seem sort of weird and unsettling to me, however, due to the quirkiness of this movie, the relationships short of fell into place as necessary.
I need to mention as well, that the supporting actors in this film actually allowed me to enjoy it more. Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams were good, but the trueness of the other characters were better.
Overall, the movie was....charming.
See you next week!
Week 27: Midnight in Paris
It's July. Halfway through the year. That means we've hit the halfway mark with our quest to see a movie a week. And not one week missed yet. Awesome.
This week we picked Midnight in Paris at the last minute. We were going to see Super 8 but in a disorganized turn of events we ended up seeing this one instead. (I know what you're thinking. The Sacry sister's disorganized? Never. But alas it does happen on rare occasions.)
I had a little bit of an idea what this movie was about. I didn't realize it was a Woody Allen film and didn't remember that it premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. So that gives you a little idea of what kind of a movie it was. I was slightly prepared for this type of movie. Not sure if Deb was.
This movie had Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. I like them both and I liked them both in this movie. This was sort of a quirky movie but I think it fit Owen Wilson's sense of humor well. It wasn't laugh out loud funny but funny in a more subtle way. I liked it. Rachel McAdams played a spoiled, slightly self centered, rich American. It's not her general role but I think it fit too.
One thing this movie made me realize is that I am not good with art and literature history. I felt like there were so many inside jokes about famous writers or artists that I just didn't get because I didn't know who they were. Makes you feel a little dumb. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I would say this movie was a refreshing change of pace for me.
To Sum it up: Interesting concept, a touch of humor and a nice departure from mainstream movies.
This week we picked Midnight in Paris at the last minute. We were going to see Super 8 but in a disorganized turn of events we ended up seeing this one instead. (I know what you're thinking. The Sacry sister's disorganized? Never. But alas it does happen on rare occasions.)
I had a little bit of an idea what this movie was about. I didn't realize it was a Woody Allen film and didn't remember that it premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. So that gives you a little idea of what kind of a movie it was. I was slightly prepared for this type of movie. Not sure if Deb was.
This movie had Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. I like them both and I liked them both in this movie. This was sort of a quirky movie but I think it fit Owen Wilson's sense of humor well. It wasn't laugh out loud funny but funny in a more subtle way. I liked it. Rachel McAdams played a spoiled, slightly self centered, rich American. It's not her general role but I think it fit too.
One thing this movie made me realize is that I am not good with art and literature history. I felt like there were so many inside jokes about famous writers or artists that I just didn't get because I didn't know who they were. Makes you feel a little dumb. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I would say this movie was a refreshing change of pace for me.
To Sum it up: Interesting concept, a touch of humor and a nice departure from mainstream movies.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Bonus Review: Cars 2
This week I got to see two movies. It happens sometimes. Do I feel slightly guilty or gluttonous when I see two movies in one week? Maybe a little. But it was for the betterment of my child. How could I not take my boy to see Cars 2 on opening weekend? You know how many times I've seen the first one? Many. Very many. It only seemed right.
I have to say this was a pretty good one. One reason I thought it was so good was because it actually felt like a real story and seemed to last just as long as a non-animated movie. Also, it didn't have as much of that fall down humor that kids seem to dig so much. For this very reason I was worried that Rhett might get bored with it. He didn't laugh out loud quite as much as he did with Kung Fu Panda 2 but not once did I hear, "Is it almost over?". And when it was over he said he loved it. He also said he wanted to be a spy. A ninja spy to be exact.
Speaking of spies, that was the whole gist of this Cars. It had a James Bond thing going on. And it focused on Mator more. One thing I thought was amazing in this movie was the scenery. There were scenes when they were in Italy that I could have sworn looked real. The detail was really awesome. Fun movie for kids and adults.
To Sum it up: Kid friendly, adult friendly and top notch animation.
I have to say this was a pretty good one. One reason I thought it was so good was because it actually felt like a real story and seemed to last just as long as a non-animated movie. Also, it didn't have as much of that fall down humor that kids seem to dig so much. For this very reason I was worried that Rhett might get bored with it. He didn't laugh out loud quite as much as he did with Kung Fu Panda 2 but not once did I hear, "Is it almost over?". And when it was over he said he loved it. He also said he wanted to be a spy. A ninja spy to be exact.
Speaking of spies, that was the whole gist of this Cars. It had a James Bond thing going on. And it focused on Mator more. One thing I thought was amazing in this movie was the scenery. There were scenes when they were in Italy that I could have sworn looked real. The detail was really awesome. Fun movie for kids and adults.
To Sum it up: Kid friendly, adult friendly and top notch animation.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Week 26: Bad Teacher
Bad Teacher was the movie for this week. I have to admit I was a little more disappointed than Deb for this movie. I wasn't expecting this movie to be great but I thought it would be funnier. It turns out I was more annoyed with the characters than anything.
I generally like Cameron Diaz in most movies. She usually plays characters that are easy to like. For this one, not only did I not like her character but I was a little disgusted. Okay, maybe disgusted is too strong of a word. I'll go back to the word annoyed. I was annoyed with her selfishness and annoyed with the absurdity of the story line. I mean really, what teacher would get away with acting like her character did? Does this mean I'm getting old? I can't laugh at this kind of stuff anymore? Maybe so.
And I'm usually a fan of Justin Timberlake too. Even he fell short for me. The only character I thought was decent was the one played by Jason Segel. He had a little more genuine quality to him even if he didn't have much chemistry with Cameron Diaz. Lucy Punch's character was okay. Dare I say, slightly annoying.
Overall the absurdity of this story should have been overshadowed by the humor. It just wasn't for me. I guess my funny bone wasn't working as well as Deb's for this week.
To Sum it up: Good actors who should have been funny but just plain...annoying.
I generally like Cameron Diaz in most movies. She usually plays characters that are easy to like. For this one, not only did I not like her character but I was a little disgusted. Okay, maybe disgusted is too strong of a word. I'll go back to the word annoyed. I was annoyed with her selfishness and annoyed with the absurdity of the story line. I mean really, what teacher would get away with acting like her character did? Does this mean I'm getting old? I can't laugh at this kind of stuff anymore? Maybe so.
And I'm usually a fan of Justin Timberlake too. Even he fell short for me. The only character I thought was decent was the one played by Jason Segel. He had a little more genuine quality to him even if he didn't have much chemistry with Cameron Diaz. Lucy Punch's character was okay. Dare I say, slightly annoying.
Overall the absurdity of this story should have been overshadowed by the humor. It just wasn't for me. I guess my funny bone wasn't working as well as Deb's for this week.
To Sum it up: Good actors who should have been funny but just plain...annoying.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Week 26: Bad Teacher
"Bad Teacher" was our movie of choice this week, starring Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch and Jason Segel. I can't really say this movie had any depth what so ever, it really was quite shallow and mindless, however, I laughed a lot and the comedy was good.
The movie was basically about a teacher, Elizabeth, played by Cameron Diaz who teaches for no other reason, then that she needs a job. Her primary goal is to find a rich man to take care of her, and she thinks Scott, played by Justin Timberlake, will fit the bill perfectly. Amy, played by Lucy Punch, can see that Elizabeth is shallow and only out for self fulfilling goals, and goes about trying to prove it. Russell, (jason Segel) is the gym teacher, and has a thing for Elizabeth, but does quite fit the bill for her.
All in all, like I said, pretty shallow and little depth, but for some reason the humor hit my funny bone today and I enjoyed it. The humor was raunchy, (not as bad as the hang over) definately an "R" rating, and if you are looking for a movie that challenges your mind in any way, this isn't it..but stupid humor? right no it!
Overall, makes you laugh, a little romance and mindless entertainment.
The movie was basically about a teacher, Elizabeth, played by Cameron Diaz who teaches for no other reason, then that she needs a job. Her primary goal is to find a rich man to take care of her, and she thinks Scott, played by Justin Timberlake, will fit the bill perfectly. Amy, played by Lucy Punch, can see that Elizabeth is shallow and only out for self fulfilling goals, and goes about trying to prove it. Russell, (jason Segel) is the gym teacher, and has a thing for Elizabeth, but does quite fit the bill for her.
All in all, like I said, pretty shallow and little depth, but for some reason the humor hit my funny bone today and I enjoyed it. The humor was raunchy, (not as bad as the hang over) definately an "R" rating, and if you are looking for a movie that challenges your mind in any way, this isn't it..but stupid humor? right no it!
Overall, makes you laugh, a little romance and mindless entertainment.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Week 25: X-Men First Class
This week was X-Men First Class. Another superhero movie. Have you noticed how many have come out recently? Marvel is making a killing this year. Just like last week with Thor, I expected to like this but wasn't expecting to enjoy it quite so much. Although, I thoroughly enjoyed all the other X-Men movies I've seen so I'm not sure why its such a surprise.
This movie was a prequel to the other X-Men movies. It was about how they all started. I wish I remembered more of the other movies so it all made a little more sense but you didn't really need to know it all in order to enjoy this movie.
I thought all the actors were good. I thoroughly enjoyed James McAvoy playing Charles Xavier. I can't really place him in another movie but I liked him. The other people were good too. I really enjoyed seeing what each character's special power was. I think that's part of X-Men that I like so much. Kevin Bacon was a surprisingly good bad guy. Oh, and I loved the 5 second cameo with Hugh Jackman.
I would highly recommend this movie. Very entertaining.
To Sum it up: Good characters, very entertaining and a lot of action.
This movie was a prequel to the other X-Men movies. It was about how they all started. I wish I remembered more of the other movies so it all made a little more sense but you didn't really need to know it all in order to enjoy this movie.
I thought all the actors were good. I thoroughly enjoyed James McAvoy playing Charles Xavier. I can't really place him in another movie but I liked him. The other people were good too. I really enjoyed seeing what each character's special power was. I think that's part of X-Men that I like so much. Kevin Bacon was a surprisingly good bad guy. Oh, and I loved the 5 second cameo with Hugh Jackman.
I would highly recommend this movie. Very entertaining.
To Sum it up: Good characters, very entertaining and a lot of action.
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