When the talk of the best actors in the game now within this era you have to mention Denzel Washington along with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. That’s right I said it. Denzel is the truth. What makes Denzel great is you always see growth in his work.
You would think that when a person reaches their creative peak that they would just maintain the level of good or greatness that they reach.
However, just when you thought that Denzel has leveled out he blows you away again and again with his performances. I want to share some of my favorite Denzel Flicks not in any specific order.
Malcolm X
Training Day
Remember the Titans
The Hurricane
Man on Fire
The Bone Collector
Inside Man
Glory
Antwone Fisher
John Q.
American Gangster
For those of you who are fans of Denzel. Here is some upcoming news.
We can see him in a new Tony Scott’s flick coming out with him and John Travolta next year. It is the remake of the Taking of Pelham 123. Where in which a group of men hijack a New York Subway train and ask for a hansom ransom. This is going to be an action packed thrill ride that I can't wait to see.
I also hear that there is an Inside Man 2 in the works in which Denzel will be reprising his role as Detective Keith Frazier and Clive Owen will be reprising his role as the crafty Dalton Russell. If it is even half as good as the original know will be a good picture
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Perfect Witness
Have you ever walked in on someone doing something that they were not supposed to do?
I know I have on several occasions.
Now think about how many times you caught someone or were caught in the act doing something you weren’t supposed to do.
Some of us may run out of fingers to count upon while doing this.
That is exactly what a movie I'm about to briefly discuss with you is about in a nutshell.
Now answer this question for me.
When was the last time that you saw a killer flick that really made you think?
I had the opportunity to check out a movie entitled “The Perfect Witness (Spain title is The Ungodly).”
There are some movies that you want to see from watching a trailer, some that you stumble upon, some you see because of someone else and there are some that grabs you by your face beckoning you to watch it.
The Perfect Witness is the later.
This movie stars Wes Bentley who plays a character by the name of Mickey Gravatski. Mark Borkowski plays a serial killer by the name of James Lemac. Both give outstanding performances.
What the Perfect Witness does is bring fresh life to the killer genre.
I don’t want to spoil it for you cinemaniacs, so I will only share this with you. See this skillfully written/directed piece because it has a very profound message to it.
This is a cinemaniac gem
I know I have on several occasions.
Now think about how many times you caught someone or were caught in the act doing something you weren’t supposed to do.
Some of us may run out of fingers to count upon while doing this.
That is exactly what a movie I'm about to briefly discuss with you is about in a nutshell.
Now answer this question for me.
When was the last time that you saw a killer flick that really made you think?
I had the opportunity to check out a movie entitled “The Perfect Witness (Spain title is The Ungodly).”
There are some movies that you want to see from watching a trailer, some that you stumble upon, some you see because of someone else and there are some that grabs you by your face beckoning you to watch it.
The Perfect Witness is the later.
This movie stars Wes Bentley who plays a character by the name of Mickey Gravatski. Mark Borkowski plays a serial killer by the name of James Lemac. Both give outstanding performances.
What the Perfect Witness does is bring fresh life to the killer genre.
I don’t want to spoil it for you cinemaniacs, so I will only share this with you. See this skillfully written/directed piece because it has a very profound message to it.
This is a cinemaniac gem
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Hot Clive In the City
Hello Cinemaniacs, It’s been a long time.
I was on vacation enjoying a brief hiatus from writing. My radio speakers are crying out “Follow Me” as the bass thumps, my head bops my fingers tap dancing upon the keyboard to bring you another installment of real cinematic expression.
I am hype right now because of all the movies I seen while on vacation. I absolutely enjoy watching horror flicks. I’m not talking about a lot of the trash that is getting pushed out as a horror flick and it is just plain awful.
I don’t know about you but I’m sick of all these whack ghost movies that people are calling scary. I think they are just plain boring.
There are certain masters of horror who really know how to put together a good flick.
Well one of my favorites is Clive Barker. Clive Barker is the man. There is only one horror writer that gave me terrifying nightmares from reading one of his books.
It just so happens that Clive has a new movie called Midnight Meat Train. Meat Train has a killer as memorable as Pinhead from Hell Raiser. This serial killer works the nightshift riding upon the subway train slaughtering its passengers.
I love this movie.
Midnight Meat Train is a horror fans dream. It brings horror back where it belongs. Meat Train is a symphony of psychotic behavior, filled with brutal kills, mystery, blood, gore and a mind-blowing twist at the end.
Just when you thought it was safe to say horror is losing its edge Clive Barker goes hard and brings us Midnight Meat Train. Go check this out!
I was on vacation enjoying a brief hiatus from writing. My radio speakers are crying out “Follow Me” as the bass thumps, my head bops my fingers tap dancing upon the keyboard to bring you another installment of real cinematic expression.
I am hype right now because of all the movies I seen while on vacation. I absolutely enjoy watching horror flicks. I’m not talking about a lot of the trash that is getting pushed out as a horror flick and it is just plain awful.
I don’t know about you but I’m sick of all these whack ghost movies that people are calling scary. I think they are just plain boring.
There are certain masters of horror who really know how to put together a good flick.
Well one of my favorites is Clive Barker. Clive Barker is the man. There is only one horror writer that gave me terrifying nightmares from reading one of his books.
It just so happens that Clive has a new movie called Midnight Meat Train. Meat Train has a killer as memorable as Pinhead from Hell Raiser. This serial killer works the nightshift riding upon the subway train slaughtering its passengers.
I love this movie.
Midnight Meat Train is a horror fans dream. It brings horror back where it belongs. Meat Train is a symphony of psychotic behavior, filled with brutal kills, mystery, blood, gore and a mind-blowing twist at the end.
Just when you thought it was safe to say horror is losing its edge Clive Barker goes hard and brings us Midnight Meat Train. Go check this out!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Hated It!
Now is the time when I like to just express a few movies I watched and hated. I don’t want to offend anyone but here is my list of movies that I hated. It’s not in any particular order.
No Country for Old Men
Not even one of the greatest villains in the past 25 years can save this twisted schizophrenic flick. Now I know the movies are supposed to be make believe but I can't believe the Cohen brothers got awards for this BS.
X-Files I Want to Believe
This movie did the series a great disservice because it was total trash. Not even a half as good as the television series-I sincerely mean that.
Joshua
This movie attempted to be the new school version of the Omen but it was atrocious.
Super Bad
This movie was hyped up to astronomical heights. When I watched it there were funny parts but hilarious it was not. In fact, I couldn't relate to those losers in high school I was the man with a tailor load of women and friends.
Zodiac
This movie was a yawner for me despite having good actors in it. It reminds me of the year that Hollywoodland and the Black Dahlia came out and I was utterly disappointed by them both.
Fracture
This movie was as predictable as a hooker getting picked up by a john in the next two minutes. Anthony Hopkins is always brilliant in what he does. However, a predictable script no matter who you cast in the movie is a predictable script.
Tomorrow, I may continue to sound off on this very same note.
No Country for Old Men
Not even one of the greatest villains in the past 25 years can save this twisted schizophrenic flick. Now I know the movies are supposed to be make believe but I can't believe the Cohen brothers got awards for this BS.
X-Files I Want to Believe
This movie did the series a great disservice because it was total trash. Not even a half as good as the television series-I sincerely mean that.
Joshua
This movie attempted to be the new school version of the Omen but it was atrocious.
Super Bad
This movie was hyped up to astronomical heights. When I watched it there were funny parts but hilarious it was not. In fact, I couldn't relate to those losers in high school I was the man with a tailor load of women and friends.
Zodiac
This movie was a yawner for me despite having good actors in it. It reminds me of the year that Hollywoodland and the Black Dahlia came out and I was utterly disappointed by them both.
Fracture
This movie was as predictable as a hooker getting picked up by a john in the next two minutes. Anthony Hopkins is always brilliant in what he does. However, a predictable script no matter who you cast in the movie is a predictable script.
Tomorrow, I may continue to sound off on this very same note.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Have You Ever Been...?
Have you ever been robbed, or conned before?
I have been conned a few times in my life.
For those of you who answered no I haven't I askyou to look closer.
You could have been conned by a family member or close friend who tricked you into giving them something or doing something that you would not normally give or do for them.
Children and women are very good at manipulation and the conn game.
Each time I learned something different about the art of a thief and the persuasion of the con game. They are smooth criminals.
I have been conned, hoodwinked and bamboozled before. I can even take it further. How many times have we been conned by movie trailers that attracted us to view a movie where the trailer was better than the entire movie?
I’m sharing movies where in which the best thieves and con persons work their black magic upon their marks.
The Sting
The Grifters
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Catch Me If You Can
Confidence
Criminal
Heist
Heat
Inside Man
Dog Day Afternoon
Lady Killers
Big Nothing
Shooting Gallery
Cherry Crush
The Usual Suspects
Thief of Hearts
Diggstown
The Hitter
Boiler Room
Hustler
I have been conned a few times in my life.
For those of you who answered no I haven't I askyou to look closer.
You could have been conned by a family member or close friend who tricked you into giving them something or doing something that you would not normally give or do for them.
Children and women are very good at manipulation and the conn game.
Each time I learned something different about the art of a thief and the persuasion of the con game. They are smooth criminals.
I have been conned, hoodwinked and bamboozled before. I can even take it further. How many times have we been conned by movie trailers that attracted us to view a movie where the trailer was better than the entire movie?
I’m sharing movies where in which the best thieves and con persons work their black magic upon their marks.
The Sting
The Grifters
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Catch Me If You Can
Confidence
Criminal
Heist
Heat
Inside Man
Dog Day Afternoon
Lady Killers
Big Nothing
Shooting Gallery
Cherry Crush
The Usual Suspects
Thief of Hearts
Diggstown
The Hitter
Boiler Room
Hustler
Friday, October 3, 2008
Documentaries That Rockumentary
I never appreciated documentaries growing up as a child. However over the years I'm developing a very fond love for them. I want to share with my cinemaniacs some documentaries that rock. These movies are not in any particular order.
Farenheit 911
This is one of the most shocking documentaries that I’ve seen in reference to the whole September 11 incident. Michael Moore did an outstanding job on this movie
When the Levees Broke
Spike Lee did a phenomenal job on this documentary about Hurricane Katrina. Everyone should see this movie.
The War on Drugs
This documentary covers the war on drugs from the time that President Nixon gave the charge till the late nineties early 2000’s. This movie is really deep with some very disturbing statistics and confessions from top DEA agents on the issue.
Cocaine Cowboys
Is a documentary covers big time drug trafficking, drug cartels in Miami and the bloody feuds it caused. I recommend watching this movie first before watching the war on drugs. They go hand and hand but you need to see both viewpoints.
Fog City Mavericks
This movie is great because it showcases some of the greatest directors of our time along with their craftsmanship. Any real cinemaniac or writer really needs to view this documentary it is very enlightening.
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
This movie covers the work of the uncanny funk brothers who played on many of the biggest Motown hits that your parents grew up on and we are familiar with. This documentary definitely something to see because it brings to life those familiar hits along with live performances with modern R&B artists putting their spin on the tune.
When We Were Kings
This documentary covers the famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, Africa it is a great film.
Farenheit 911
This is one of the most shocking documentaries that I’ve seen in reference to the whole September 11 incident. Michael Moore did an outstanding job on this movie
When the Levees Broke
Spike Lee did a phenomenal job on this documentary about Hurricane Katrina. Everyone should see this movie.
The War on Drugs
This documentary covers the war on drugs from the time that President Nixon gave the charge till the late nineties early 2000’s. This movie is really deep with some very disturbing statistics and confessions from top DEA agents on the issue.
Cocaine Cowboys
Is a documentary covers big time drug trafficking, drug cartels in Miami and the bloody feuds it caused. I recommend watching this movie first before watching the war on drugs. They go hand and hand but you need to see both viewpoints.
Fog City Mavericks
This movie is great because it showcases some of the greatest directors of our time along with their craftsmanship. Any real cinemaniac or writer really needs to view this documentary it is very enlightening.
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
This movie covers the work of the uncanny funk brothers who played on many of the biggest Motown hits that your parents grew up on and we are familiar with. This documentary definitely something to see because it brings to life those familiar hits along with live performances with modern R&B artists putting their spin on the tune.
When We Were Kings
This documentary covers the famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, Africa it is a great film.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Eagle Eye
The rain gently falls as I walk through it on to the AMC theatre to see the latest thrill ride where Shia Lebouf stars. I mean he is really coming into his own. Last summer he kept us cheering in Transformers. In 2008 he keeps us on the edge of our seats in Eagle eye.
Shia plays Jerry Shaw a proud college dropout trying to make it from day to day without the help of his parents. Jerry is able to getover on people with his bag of manipulation tactics and cunning words. He is barely living from hand to mouth and just when things can't get any worst he receives news that twin brother has died.
The trip back home to pay his last respects to his brother allows him to revisit his relationship with his dad and the joy and pain of twinship. When he leaves to go back home to his matchbox room in Chicago he finds a check in his pocket was given unbeknowst to him by his dad.
Jerry depositis the check into his account then it all starts.
This movie shoots you in the arm with adrenlaine and steroids keeping you on the edge of your seat. Eagle eye is everything I like in a movie. A rapid fire roller coaster thrill ride. The best way to describe this movie is it is the Live Free and Die Hard of 2008 with a different twist.
Shia Rocks!
Michelle Monaghan, Michael Chicklis, Anthony Mackie and Rosario Dawson all give very strong performances. This movie is a must see for the thriller action ride or die reel cinemaniacs. It is worth every penny with no disappointments.
Go check this out you owe it to yourself!
Shia plays Jerry Shaw a proud college dropout trying to make it from day to day without the help of his parents. Jerry is able to getover on people with his bag of manipulation tactics and cunning words. He is barely living from hand to mouth and just when things can't get any worst he receives news that twin brother has died.
The trip back home to pay his last respects to his brother allows him to revisit his relationship with his dad and the joy and pain of twinship. When he leaves to go back home to his matchbox room in Chicago he finds a check in his pocket was given unbeknowst to him by his dad.
Jerry depositis the check into his account then it all starts.
This movie shoots you in the arm with adrenlaine and steroids keeping you on the edge of your seat. Eagle eye is everything I like in a movie. A rapid fire roller coaster thrill ride. The best way to describe this movie is it is the Live Free and Die Hard of 2008 with a different twist.
Shia Rocks!
Michelle Monaghan, Michael Chicklis, Anthony Mackie and Rosario Dawson all give very strong performances. This movie is a must see for the thriller action ride or die reel cinemaniacs. It is worth every penny with no disappointments.
Go check this out you owe it to yourself!
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