#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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#44 Django Unchained (2012)

If you like Quentin Tarantino, I guess you will like this movie. To me, this was one of my least favorite Tarantino movies. Also, I am getting kind of tired of his movies just being bloody revenge movies. I think what was so great about Tarantino in the past was that he made such unique movies. But now, they are just starting to feel rehashed. Even if the plots are feeling unoriginal, I must say that the characters are always refreshingly original. Christoph Waltz deserves an award for his acting. Maybe he won? Let me check... yeah, he won an Academy Award for his role (also won for best screenplay. they also deserved this award. very good script). He deserved it. He was amazing in Inglourious Basterds as well. He really has been the saving moment for Tarantino. Anyways, watch this if you like Tarantino. Be warned that this one of the most violent movies I have ever watched, which I think is why I thought it was a little off putting. If you like revenge movies and gore, watch it.

"Mister Candie, normally I would say 'Auf wiedersehen,' but since what 'auf wiedersehen' actually means is 'till I see you again', and since I never wish to see you again, to you, sir, I say goodbye." -Dr. King Schultz

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#43 Modern Times (1936)

To be fair, I watched this movie a couple months ago, but then I started my internship. I was busy. Let me start off with that I now know that I don't really care for Charlie Chaplin. I just think I am too far removed from silent movies to like them. Also, this movie was extremely preachy. I don't like peachy movies. It talked about the downfall of society because of modernization, but this film wasn't done it a clever way; just straight preachy. I think it is somewhat comical because this was 1936, and clearly we are still talking about the same things 80 years later. I think my main complaint though is that Chaplin is too slapstick for me. Anyways, I wouldn't say for you to watch it.

"Hey you! Get back to work!" -Company President

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#179 Twelve Monkeys (1995)

This is my second "12" based movie after #6 12 Angry Men. I think my favorite decade for film is the 90s. There are the most original ideas out of any. I wonder if there is a good reason for that. Moving on, this movie is one I need to watch again and I bet it would be better the second or third time it is watched. Bruce Willis may be known as an action star, he really puts together an interesting and solid performance in this very very unique film. Besides general time traveling, I have never seen anything quite like this movie before. I know I said that sci-fi movies become dated relatively quickly but with this movie there was so much more to it than just a dystopic future. There are layers upon layers in this movie. I don't want to say much more because I don't want to give away anything, but needless to say, this is a good one! It really makes you think and not just about the typical time traveling paradoxes. There is a lot more to it. I am also surprised that I didn't hear more about this when I was younger. Watch it.

"There's no right; there's no wrong; there's only popular opinion." -Jeffrey Goines

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#165 Dial M for Murder (1954)

I am still confused why so many movies weren't in color like this. Did it really cost that much more and people really didn't care about it? Did they think it would be some sort of fad? Were they made into color later? Regardless, this movie was quite good! This is another one of Alfred Hitchcock's movies (he has ten on the top 250 movie, which is far more than anyone else) and besides #30 Psycho, I think this is my favorite so far. It is more believable than #160 Notorious and #42 North by Northwest, which I why I think I like it more. Maybe it is because I don't like Alfred Hitchcock's love stories. This was just a really good movie all the way through!

"People don't commit murder on credit." -Tony

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