I’m pretty sure there were a few extra films viewed in May - I know I caught at least part of Twister and The Notebook on cable while crashing in a hotel at the beach one weekend.
Film 50: Splendor in the Grass (1961)
Director: Elia Kazan, Starring: Warren Beatty, Natalie Wood
Warren Beatty, a native Richmonder (!) in his debut feature. Also a great performance from Natalie Wood as a young girl who stumbles on a wild streak.
5.01.10
Film 51: Lolita (1962)
Director: Stanley Kubrick, Starring: James Mason, Sue Lyon
05.07.10
Film 52: Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
Director: Monty Hellman , Starring: James Taylor, Warren Oates
Simple but far from simple-minded. The driver, The mechanic, the car, the road…..the ending!
05.15.10
Film 53: The Door in the Floor (2004)
Director: Tod Williams, Starring: Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger
One: Watch this film, it’s heartbreaking but well worth the viewing. The tale of an eccentric author, lost mother and confused-in-love teen.
Two: My head about exploded when I realized young Exeter student, Eddie is now the bonehead guy in Accidentally on Purpose (or Dharma Gets Preggers) now on CBS
05.22.10
Film 54: Mystery Team (2008)
Director: Dan Eckman, Starring: Donald Glover, DC Pierson, Dominic Dierkes
The viewing of this film was eagerly anticipated for quite a long time. I have to say, quite an impressive production from the guys who are known mainly for YouTube sketches. The plot or humor didn’t win me over, but wow - I really didn’t expect quite the high production level for this film! And hats off to Donald Glover on the score….although I’m pretty sure I caught some Childish Gambino playing in the background of a scene or two.
05.24.10
Film 55: Tropic Thunder (2009)
Director: Ben Stiller, Starring; Ben Stiller, Robert Downey, Jr, Jack Black
Gag comedy meets war film parody. But wow, ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. that’s really all you have to say.
05.29.10
Film 56: Pandorum (2009)
Director: Christian Alvert, Starring: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster
05.30.10
