Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Oscar award winning Green Book. Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali. Cert 12. Based on a true story. Set in 1962. America was racist like it is now. Tony Lip, prejudiced, a racist. See what his son's book says. You may have seen Black Kkklansman, The Butler, Detroit, The Bucket List. You might enjoy the soundtrack. Tony has been working as a club bouncer. He is hired by Dr Don Shirley, a famous musician. They go on a road trip together. A good cast of actors. There was controversy surrounding this film. Two opposing personalities. They apparently formed a bond. Is this some kind of bromance. It was ridiculous the way these whites perceived people of colour. It is a shame that these morons still exist. There is some humour and drama. I don't like aspects of certain characters. I may look at the background story and the reviews. There was a disturbance at the door. Tony starred in The Sopranos. The dialogue between the two is entertaining. Good cinematography, costume, acting from all the cast.
Worth taking a look.

Saturday, 15 June 2019

We didn't start the fire

I am watching a biological drama about the war correspondent Marie Colvin. A Private War stars Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Stanley Gucci. Pike is doing a good job. Cert 15. She worked for the Sunday Times. Story begins in 2001. She goes on a trip to Sri Lanka. She goes to Baghdad. Multiple film locations. A strong independent woman uncovering the truth and trying to make a difference in the world. Special features are increase. You might also like Noble Wild Tracks Suffragette The subtitles are on. I don't think much to the nudity. Violence and gore is graphic. Best to give the film your full attention than blogging during it. Give praise to the cast and crew. Good including an interview with the lady herself. I usually look at imdb trivia and Wikipedia. See her articles and what others say about her. You might enjoy the soundtrack. Like and subscribe to my blog. War, what is it good for?

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Friday, 29 March 2019

Superman/Shazam! The Return Of Black Adam

Cert 15 animation from DC/WB.
I rented it from the library. It was skipping. Billy is a homeless boy that had been in foster care. He has a good heart. He knows Clark Kent. He meets the Wizard named Shazam. He grants him special powers. He is referred to as Captain Marvel which he was originally known. Due to a lawsuit the name was changed. I was watching this more for Superman. I'm not to keen on the lopsided cape of Shazam. Black Adam has come to Earth and he wants to take Billy's powers. The film is short. I hoped it would be longer. Nice fighting scenes. I doubt that I will watch the film in the cinemas. I am currently watching The Flash season 5.
There are extra films. The Spectre which is set in the 70s and they have made the visuals look that way and with the soundtrack and effects. A man has been murdered and a spirit comes back to take vengeance. I like the DC intro. There is a detective on the case. Set in Hollywood. You may have watched Constantine and Supernatural. Quite brutal like a horror film. See Dark Man. I have to look into his back story.
Green Arrow, Oliver McQueen is on his way to see his girlfriend. He the villain Merlin. A princess's life is in danger. Other characters make an appearance. The pack of arrows is like a utility belt. Never ending arrows and each has a function. I know that it is a short film but hoped for more. There is a greenish hue. Season 8 of CW Arrow is the last. Animation and comics will continue
Jonah Hex. Set in the wild west. Jonah has supernatural abilities. The prostitute Madam Lorraine is attractive. There is more to her than meets the eye. Each of the films have a different look to it. Jonah has come looking a cowboy that was last seen in the saloon. Good music. You will recognise some of the actors. Special features are included.