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Tallying Those Movies I Watch #1

From January 1st to January 5th 2014: 9 New Movies, 3 Re-Sees.

NEW MOVIES: 

RED WATER (2003) – 01/01/14 – Netflix 

GLOW: THE STORY OF THE GORGEOUS LADIES OF WRESTLING (2012) – 01/01/14  – Netflix 

CINEMATIC TITANIC: THE OOZING SKULL (2007/1997) – 1/3/14 – Amazon Instant

THE CRIMINAL a.k.a. CONCRETE JUNGLE (1960) – 1/3/14 – Amazon Instant 

OLD DRACULA / OLD DRAC (1974) – 1/3/14 – Amazon Instant

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES (2014) – 1/4/14 – AMC 16 BURBANK

DECEPTIVE PRACTICE: THE MYSTERIES & MENTORS OF RICKY JAY (2012) – 1/4/14 – Netflix

KILLER’S MOON (1978) – 1/4/14 – Netflix

BLACK FOREST (2012) – 1/5/14 – Netflix 

RE-SEE MOVIES: 

CONGO (1995) – 01/01/14 – Netflix

TOP SECRET (1984) – 01/02/14 – Amazon Instant

NEVER ON TUESDAY (1989) – 1/5/14 – Netflix

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2012 Movie Tally Roundup

Top 20 Favorite Films of 2012

ARGO (The tension in this cannot be matched. Superb job telling the story.)

DJANGO UNCHAINED (Tarantino may think he's getting old, but he's still got it –– and in spades.)

KILLER JOE (Matthew McConaughey like you've never seen him before)

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

PARANORMAN

THE AVENGERS

SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (What a nice, quirky surprise. Please rent this!)

FOUND (Festival winner at Elvira's Horror Hunt Film Fest http://foundmovie.net/found/)

CLOUD ATLAS (1st viewing was "meh." 2nd viewing: "Whoa!" Gets better each time.)

GIRL WALK // ALL DAY (So fun. Watch all 12 chapters here: http://girlwalkallday.com/watch-the-film)

LOOPER

GAME OF WEREWOLVES (Hilarious, good work on the creature FX)

AMOUR (Devastating look at old age, lasting love, and sacrifice)

LINCOLN (Okay, maybe not a high rewatch value, but it was very well done)

BERNIE (Jack Black's great performance based on a true story)

MOONRISE KINGDOM

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

21 JUMP STREET (Surprisingly, I enjoyed it and it's just as funny with repeat viewings)

THE RAID: REDEMPTION

PREMIUM RUSH (Basically a live-action Road Runner cartoon, fun camera tricks, fast-paced.)

**Top 10 Horror Films**

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, KILLER JOE, FOUND, PARANORMAN, GAME OF WEREWOLVES, CHAINED, DEAD WEIGHT, THE BAY, THE AMERICAN SCREAM, THE DEVIL IN MY RIDE

**Weirdest Viewings**

CALAMITY OF SNAKES (Unparalleled weirdness!)

HAUSU

TRANNYSNATCHERS

DEAR GOD, NO!

MANBORG

THE EVIL CLERGYMAN (PULSEPOUNDERS)

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE (WTF, Sean Penn?)

**Year-end Tally:

438 Movies  /  336 New  /  53 in the Theater

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Jan. Movie Tally backlog

January 6, 2012 viewings

ICE CASTLES (1978)

While it's prudent one sees every movie with Tom Skerritt in it, this was great for late-night viewing. An Olympic skater loses her vision after a goofy fall, which all but ruins her promising career. Add a cheesy love story and the power of determination, and you've got this corny yet uplifting story. Good? Not exactly...

2.5/5 stars

LITTLE DARLINGS (1980)

Two teenage girls make a stupid bet to see who will get deflowered first at summer camp. Even a young Matt Dillon couldn't save this lame plot.

1.5/5 stars

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2011 film highlights

Before I begin tallying 2012 flicks, I've realized that I never listed my "top whatever" film favorites of 2011. Gone is the moment when anyone gave a shit about a top 10, so here is an informal listing of standouts for me, not necessarily new, but first time views for me. The first few being top favorites:

THE SKIN I LIVE IN - The best film of the year.

HUGO

DRIVE ANGRY 3D

ATTACK THE BLOCK

13 ASSASSINS

I SAW THE DEVIL

THE LAST CIRCUS

HANNA

DRIVE

THE TROLL HUNTER

EMBODIMENT OF EVIL - Oh, yes. Coffin Joe is back and sicker than ever.

PLAY MISTY FOR ME

THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD

THE LEECH WOMAN

MOTHER

DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW

UNCONSCIOUS - A spanish Sherlock Holmes-styled sexual comedy. Clever & delightful.

VENUS IN FURS - Jess Franco's hypnotic, surreal, psychosexual, arthouse noir... well, it defies classification.

FIVE ON THE BLACK HAND SIDE and SWEET JESUS, PREACHER MAN - Had a great blacksploitation night while in New Orleans.

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Year movie roundup for 2011. #Tallyteers

December tally: 27 movies. 4 Theatrical, 22 New

Year Total 2011

Movies Viewed: 431

53 Theatrical

277 Never seen before

This is a big number for me, 431, but a very low count for theatricals.

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Hugo

5/5 - Theatrical - Film #47 of 2012

This marks my fifth viewing of Hugo, can you tell I love it? Hugo is my #1 film of 2011 because it's such a wonderful story. I'm thrilled to see Hugo has been nominated for 11 Oscars. I would love to see Hugo win Best Picture and Best Director but it looks to be an underdog vs. The Artist. At the same time I would be thrilled to see The Artist win both Oscars. Unfortunately this screening was ruined by two young boys, I would guess they were between the ages of 10-12. They were obnoxious, loud, rude and disrespectful (Much like Oskar from Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close). I asked them to stop talking, “Excuse me, can you please stop talking during the movie?” They gave me a dirty look, then remained quiet for 5 minutes. The boys continued to burp, slam their popcorn bags on the floor, speak/joke loudly and kick the seats in front of them. I have 8 years of baseball coaching experience (Ages 12-18), I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews so I have some experience with busting out my grown up voice, “You two…keep it down!” The movie ended, I remained seated during the credits when I noticed a popcorn bag and cup sail just passed my head, followed by laughter/giggles from the boys. I stood up and turned around just in time to see the two boys run out of the theatre. Shocked and defeated I put on my jacket and left the theatre. To my surprise the boys were standing outside the front door. I took the opportunity to give them a nice scare. I threatened legal action, “The cops are on their way. I’m going to wait for your mother to show up and she will hear all about your antics.” I said some other mean and nasty stuff, the boys looked ready to cry I considered my mission accomplished. I have already discussed Hugo, thought I’d share this anecdote. For my thoughts on Hugo, check out my Top 10 of 2011 list. If you haven’t seen it, what’s stopping you? It’s a wonderful film! @PatrickTussie

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Man on a Ledge

2/5 - Theatrical - Film #46 of 2012

Man on a Ledge is an empty film starring Sam Worthington and Elizabeth Banks. Man on a Ledge has a few cool moments, but overall forgettable and sloppy. If you have seen the trailer, you have basically seen the movie. A guy goes on a ledge to clear his name, he’s serving as a distraction while his brother and his brother’s love interest complete a heist across the street. My friend Bill (@soundjam69) asked me about a continuity error and it made my head hurt. The continuity error happened so late in the film I couldn’t care less. If you feel you need to see this film it’s not worth spending $10 in the theatre, instead wait for this to come out on DVD/Blu-Ray/On Demand and give it a watch. @PatrickTussie

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The Help

2/5 - Blu-Ray - Film #45 of 2012

I thought I would give The Help a second try. I liked it even less the second time around. I'm sad my nightmares were realized when the Oscar nominees were announced. Although Chastain and Davis are deserving of their nods, I'd love to see them both win. I present to you my review written back in September 2011.

A white empowerment film masked as a black empowerment film. The Help reminds us how America once treated black women, "The Help" has never, and will never be used as a positive phrase, yet this movie aims to make you feel all warm and toasty. The Help has no shortage of scenes establishing where black women stood in White America. These scenes serve as "tear ammunition," leading up to inevitable cheap tears and easy sympathy from the audience. We have seen similar tricks from films using alzheimer's disease, dying pets and teen heartbreak. If there were a category for cheap emotions, The Help joins: The Notebook, Marley and Me, and My Sister's Keeper. All films using the laziest methods to evoke an emotional response. The only redeeming qualities of The Help come from Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain. As soon as you get a dose of Aibileen, Minny and Celia, the carpet is pulled from under us and we're reminded women like Skeeter and Hilly rule the world. I may have enjoyed The Help if there was less of Skeeter and Hilly. The Help tries too hard to be an Oscar beast. Right on cue the soundtrack says "And here is the Oscar clip that will play for Viola Davis." A recent film "One Day" used the same audible cues, beating us over the head, "Here is where you're supposed to cry." The trailer for The Help plays much like a parody. We're served with quirky music, clever quips and sassy characters Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny. If you have ever seen the parody trailer for "The Shining" making it look like a fun family film, I'm certain the same guy produced the trailer for The Help. The Help is dominating the box office and will probably receive numerous Oscar nominations because it's designed to be an Oscar award winning film. I can see Davis getting an Oscar nod, that would be well deserved. The rest I am not convinced.

@PatrickTussie