Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
This movie reminded me of what I didn't like in the book. But it's been years since I've read it (and I didn't even finish), so I won't measure the film by its faithfulness to the source. The beginning is promising. Humor exists. The absurdities of academia feel the most understood. Hitler and Elvis, Elvis and Hitler! But the family life feels undeveloped. Without the running thoughts of a novel's protagonist, the relationships are lost and don't have enough legs…
Wow! Firstly, I like disco dancing. Secondly, I like good movies. Boogie Nights is a world that you're surprised you want to dive into. But are you surprised? Sex, drugs, parties, fame—it's indulgent while remaining sympathetic to the bodies and people in the 70s porn world. There are seemingly endless personalities, but you find your touchstone characters pretty quickly. I think the big cast helps me understand Magnolia a little better, and everyone gives a complex performance (even POS Mark…