I just saw 'Pan's Labyrinth'. My God! It was the most inventive, evocative, extraordinary, artistically divine film I have seen in a LONG time. The power that Guillermo Del Toro brought to the screen is beyond words. Every element about the film wasn't only entertaining, but subtly brought forth important issues while utilizing symbolism ( Read more... )

Spring Break! Wow, I've been waiting for this week my whole life. I'm relaxing all week and hanging out with friends. Yes, I have some work to do, but my parents are out of town so I have the house to myself. So this is good ( Read more... )

What a GREAT night! I'm happy with all the wins (a little sad that Patricia Field lost the costume wint - but everything else was SO exciting! Surprises all over the place! I didn't do the greatest (15/24), but I did better than Entertainment Weekly (12/24). Anyways, I'm very happy ( Read more... )

Okay, so I decided it was my turn to list MY favorite films of the year. This year was pretty decent in the world of films, but there definitely have been better years. Well, in any case here are my picks in no particular order ( Read more... )

One of the most relaxing things to do, for me atleast, is to sit on a bench outside and just watch people walk by. Everyone has such distinct characteristics which amaze me and a story that I'm oblivious of. I often like to make up stories for each person I see walking. For instance, today I saw this heavy-set young woman dressed entirely in ( Read more... )

Actual Best motion picture of the year ( Read more... )

The Golden Globes were last night and let me just say.....what a night! Viva las Mexicans! Not only did Ugly Better win for best Comedy Series and America Ferrera for the same show, but Babel pulled off a very surprise win for Best Drama (very happy about this one). In other news, Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Helen Mirren, and 'Dreamgirls' ( Read more... )

The competition for the Directing nominations for the Oscars have blown WIDE open people! The DGA Nominees just came out today, and let me tell you, all signs are pointing YES for Martin Scorcese. Before I go further into it, let me tell you the nominees ( Read more... )

I haven't really done much since being home from break. I'm liking the care-free atmosphere I'm in. But I'll be ready to go back next week because I can't sit in this house much longer. What have I been doing? Well, I've seen a few movies. I saw 'A Night at the Museum' with my sis and Noelle. It was a kid's movie, so I wasn't expecting much ( Read more... )

It's my favorite time of year. The time when I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. No, I am not talking about Christmas. I'm talking about Oscar season! The time of year when the stockings are filled with amazing films, and those critic awards are strewn underneath the manicured tree. Can't you just smell it? I'm sure nobody cares about these posts, ( Read more... )