#181 Mary and Max (2009)

Ever since +Andrew Gaudet did his number generator and watched this movie, I wanted to watch it as well. So tonight +Leslie Roskovich and I gave it a go. She liked it and so did I. Maybe she can give some of her insights about the movie in the comments.
To start off with, the artwork in this movie was absolutely incredible. The story was dark at times but still uplifting. The movie shows a two incredibly awkward individuals trying to navigate life. I have never seen anything quite like this movie. It is an hour and a half long and an easy watch. There were so many good quotes to choose from that I couldn't just pick one. This first one is from Max.
"Not much has happened since I last wrote except for my manslaughter charges, lotto win, and Ivy's death." and...

"I cannot understand how being honest can be considered improper. Maybe this is why I don't have any friends." -Max

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#226 A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

Considering when this movie was made, it is surprisingly shocking! This movie fits more appropriately in the middle to late 60s. I don't know if this is just Tennessee Williams's style or what. I don't know enough about him. Apparently he finished writing this playwright in Key West. At least this is what a lady who took +Leslie Roskovich and I on a bike tour said.
His story really explored some (at least as far as I know) taboo topics for the time. Also just like #102 Witness for the Prosecution, because this was originally a playwright, the story really carries the movie. Leslie mentioned how the entire movie almost takes place in one house, and the movie could still be entertaining is quite impressive. I say this movie is worth a quick watch.

"I know I fib a good deal. After all, a woman's charm is 50% illusion." -Blanche

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#201 Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

In my Professional Responsibility class, we watched part of this movie to discuss if what Jimmy Stewart was doing in the movie was ethical. Although this had little to do with anything in the movie, the general question is "how much should a lawyer explain the law to his client?" If you don't tell him enough, he may not tell you important facts. If the lawyer explains too much, the client may start "remembering" things to fit the law. Regardless, does it even matter? OK, enough of that.
What makes this film great is that it methodically takes you through the entire case and even makes you listen to the objections and the logic behind them. There is a large element of realism, and the movie shows how people try to abuse the courtroom and its rules to try and win. Clearly this movie explores the amoral lifestyle law can sometimes take. If you are looking for a good law movie and have nearly three hours to spare, check this movie out. They could have easily made this movie a lot shorter, but I think I like the drawn out feel to the movie. It allows the viewer to get involved more. I read somewhere that this was supposed to be the greatest courtroom movie of all time. It's up there.

"Twelve people go off into a room: twelve different minds, twelve different hearts, from twelve different walks of life; twelve sets of eyes, ears, shapes, and sizes. And these twelve people are asked to judge another human being as different from them as they are from each other. And in their judgment, they must become of one mind - unanimous. It's one of the miracles of Man's disorganized soul that they can do it, and in most instances, do it right well. God bless juries." -Parnell McCarthy

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