Movies. Films. And movies.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Anonymous


Prologue: Though our story is at an end, our poet's is not; for his monument is everliving. Not of stone but of verse. And it shall be remembered. As long as words are made of breath. And breath of life.


Anonymous
Starring Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, Sebastian Armesto
Written by John Orloff
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Plot: An exploration into the theory that William Shakespeare was not actually the man behind his plays, but in fact it was Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford.

"Somewhat intriguing, but hard to follow at points. Worth a look if you are a fan of Shakespeare."

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Sunday, July 08, 2012

The Amazing Spider-Man


Peter Parker: Ahem, you know, if you're going to steal cars, don't dress like a car thief.

Car Thief: You a cop?

Peter Parker: You seriously think I'm a cop in a skintight red and blue suit?


The Amazing Spider-Man
Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans
Written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, Steve Kloves
Directed by Marc Webb
Plot: Unlucky-in-life teen Peter Parker once again is transformed into the hero Spider-Man and finds himself battling The Lizard and falling for high school sweetheart Gwen Stacy.

"The best cast of all the Spider-Man films, but a lack of unified direction and writing sends the webslinger in all sorts of messy directions. I did however appreciate the more reality-based storytelling, but missed Sam Raimi's blockbuster flair."

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