Sunday, June 29, 2014

Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon



What I liked:

  • This is a highly entertaining documentary on the life of Shep Gordon.  He's lived one hell of a life as a manager for musicians, actors and chefs.
  • The interviews are fantastic and funny.
  • It was directed by Mike Myers.
  • It's nice to see one of the good guys getting some recognition.

Ida



What I liked:

  • Agata Trzebuchowska is great.  She can say a lot without saying anything.
  • Agata Kulesza is equally wonderful.
  • There are a couple of nice twists.
  • Beautiful cinematography.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

22 Jump Street



What I liked:

  • 22 is just as good as 21.
  • Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum have the bromance of the decade.  Great chemistry together.
  • The inside hollywood jokes are funny.
  • It also stars Ice Cube, Nick Offerman, Wyatt Russell, Amber Stevens, Jillian Bell, The Lucas Brothers, Queen Latifa, Anna Faris, Bill Hader, Dave Franco, Patton Oswalt, Rob Riggle, Seth Rogen, and Marc Evan Jackson.
  • Stay through the credits for some funny extras.
  • It's just ridiculous fun.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

The Fault In Our Stars



What I liked:

  • It is based on the best selling book by John Green.
  • Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort are wonderful.
  • It also stars Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Willem Dafoe, Lotte Verbeek, and Mike Birbiglia.
  • It has a lovely yet heartbreaking story.

Edge of Tomorrow



What I liked:

  • This was a good role for Tom Cruise.
  • Emily Blunt looked fantastic.  I loved that her character kicked ass.
  • It also stars Brendan Gleeson, Bill Paxton, Jonas Armstrong, Tony Way, Kick Gurry, Franz Drameh, Dragomir Mrsic, and Charlotte Riley.
  • The story was well told and action packed.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Begin Again



What I liked:

  • It was written and directed by John Carney (Once).
  • Keira Knightley is lovely.  Who knew that she could sing?
  • Mark Ruffalo was his usual down on his luck, lovable guy.
  • James Corden was adorable.
  • Hailee Steinfeld was great.
  • It also stars Cee lo Green, Mos Def, and Catherine Keener.
  • Adam Levine has a lovely voice.
  • It's a delightful story about new beginnings.
  • Wonderful music throughout.  The soundtrack should do well.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Jersey Boys



What I liked:

  • It's based on the true story of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons.
  • John Lloyd Young was a good Frankie Valli.
  • Christopher Walken!
  • I liked Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda.  They were very comfortable acting and singing.
  • The music is good.