In 2 weeks, my fall semester college classes start.
I have to sign up for classes still. I tried signing up online but my student login is not working, so I think I have to register on campus.
Lately, all I've been doing is watching independent films.
{Although I should be doing so much more...}
Last Thursday @ 4pm, I watched "Savage Grace".
Ever since I saw the trailer and read the synopsis for the film - I've been dying to watch it!
As John Powers from VOGUE reviewed it best: "A tabloid fiesta of money, kinky sex, and murder. You keep watching to see what could possibly happen next."
It's an amazing film! The acting was superb! The story was a bit disturbing in some scenes, but even more disturbing is the fact that it's based on a true story.
I really admired Julianne Moore in this film. The real delights for me were [British actors and male models] Eddie Redmayne and Hugh Dancy. They are amazing actors that truly will do almost anything to capture the essence of a role/character for a film.
The film is told through (Redmayne's character) Antony Baekeland's point of view - regarding his wealthy family and their fabulously lavish, yet tragic life story.
There is a true essence in this film and I really loved it! Unlike most Hollywood movies which butcher the essence of a film for commercialization purposes - this independent film was mind blowing!
It's definitely a movie for mature individuals - there are a lot of sexual scenes that are more provocative than Tom Ford's uncensored advertisement campaigns. Some scenes even shocked me... and I've seen almost everything (from hetro to homo to tranny) and I don't get shocked that easily when it comes to movies so you can only imagine. But, beyond the amazing homo-eroticism and insane sex scenes (some which are really unexpected and shocking), there lies a true story about love, life and betrayal.
After I saw the film, I wanted to see it again because a lot of it was so surreal and simply brilliant. I couldn't help but contemplate over the sheer amazement of the film as I was driving through traffic. But, I couldn't watch it again as the day I went was the last day the film was playing in theaters - hence my major determination to watch the movie. Oh well, I'm really glad I watched it!
Then, on Sunday @ 10:20am, I watched "Brideshead Revisited".
I had been looking forward to this film since I first heard about it, which was 2-3 months before it was released - where I read about it in MARIE CLAIRE and HARPER'S BAZAAR.
Gorgeous British actors (Ben Whishaw and Matthew Goode)... Amazing acting, story, cinematography and film! I highly enjoyed watching this film and the costume designs were absolutely magnificent!
Now I am deeply tempted to read the 1920s novel written by Evelyn Waugh, which the film was inspired by.
Another movie I'm hoping to watch this week is "Priceless (Hors De Prix)".
It's playing at the Angelika Film Center & Cafe and I'm hoping I can convince my friends to watch it with me. I think it stops playing in the theaters this Thursday so I definitely have to see it this week!
It's basically a modern day French film similar to Audrey Hepburn's 1961 classic "Breakfast At Tiffany's".
It's a really cute and funny romantic-comedy, that lasts 1 hr and 44 mins. Rated PG13. And although its in French, there are English subtitles.
There's showtimes this week @ 4:40pm and 7:15pm.
I'm hoping my friends and I go to the 4:40pm show because movies before 6pm are bargain price ($7) and I keep attending bargain shows since I'm currently unemployed + trying to save what little money I do have [sadly, no more Sephora splurges].
However, I'm not sure if my friends will watch the French film because my friends usually watch Bollywood and/or Hollywood "blockbuster" films only. They aren't very open-minded compared to me.
Plus, one of my friends only likes to watch PG13 rom-coms and musicals. I don't mind seeing them, but often times those "typical chick flick" Hollywood rom-coms are so boring and so damn predictable!! I swear, it's such a struggle watching films with her. I always have to worry about which movie to take her since she is so fragile (emotionally + psychologically).
That's why lately I've been going to see independent films alone, but I can't drive to Angelika Film Center & Cafe alone because it's really far from my house (1+ hr distance) and it's located in downtown, which I'm not very familiar with. I would much rather go with my friends first and then possibly in the future, if I must, I'll choose to go watch flicks alone or with some other friend that isn't so damn fussy about their preferences in films.
All I know is I never like to waste my money on whatever I feel is not important or worthy. If I spend my money on a movie, I like to research and know about the movie/film before I see it - to make sure I really like it and to make sure I believe it's a total must-see, otherwise I don't bother. I'm very picky!!
I don't like to listen to the "hype" and/or the critics! I go with my guts and listen to my heart (that inner feeling).
Another film I may watch is "Roman De Gare".
It's a French thriller starring Fanny Ardant.
I really want to see it! I may go for the 2pm showing some time this week.
I will definitely go alone for this film because it's rated R and my friends don't share my love for French films + thrillers. Plus, I think it is better for me to watch a movie alone sometimes because I'm a hardcore film junkie and I like to really get into a movie... concentrate on the essence, image and overall entirety of a film.
I guess I'm not like my friends or those average mojo-jojos my age who go to movies to just hang out with their friends, waste money and watch a film that serves no purpose.
Plus, I really want to watch these amazing foreign and independent films while they are in theaters because it's really hard trying to find them or rent them once they are on DVD.
Note: I always, constantly, think to myself that when I grow up I may move to Europe (if not live in New York City) because America has too much censorship - which one can notice when you look at the difference in films and high-fashion mags!
Lately, all I've been doing is watching independent films.
{Although I should be doing so much more...}
Last Thursday @ 4pm, I watched "Savage Grace".Ever since I saw the trailer and read the synopsis for the film - I've been dying to watch it!
As John Powers from VOGUE reviewed it best: "A tabloid fiesta of money, kinky sex, and murder. You keep watching to see what could possibly happen next."
It's an amazing film! The acting was superb! The story was a bit disturbing in some scenes, but even more disturbing is the fact that it's based on a true story.
I really admired Julianne Moore in this film. The real delights for me were [British actors and male models] Eddie Redmayne and Hugh Dancy. They are amazing actors that truly will do almost anything to capture the essence of a role/character for a film.
The film is told through (Redmayne's character) Antony Baekeland's point of view - regarding his wealthy family and their fabulously lavish, yet tragic life story.
There is a true essence in this film and I really loved it! Unlike most Hollywood movies which butcher the essence of a film for commercialization purposes - this independent film was mind blowing!
It's definitely a movie for mature individuals - there are a lot of sexual scenes that are more provocative than Tom Ford's uncensored advertisement campaigns. Some scenes even shocked me... and I've seen almost everything (from hetro to homo to tranny) and I don't get shocked that easily when it comes to movies so you can only imagine. But, beyond the amazing homo-eroticism and insane sex scenes (some which are really unexpected and shocking), there lies a true story about love, life and betrayal.
After I saw the film, I wanted to see it again because a lot of it was so surreal and simply brilliant. I couldn't help but contemplate over the sheer amazement of the film as I was driving through traffic. But, I couldn't watch it again as the day I went was the last day the film was playing in theaters - hence my major determination to watch the movie. Oh well, I'm really glad I watched it!
Then, on Sunday @ 10:20am, I watched "Brideshead Revisited".I had been looking forward to this film since I first heard about it, which was 2-3 months before it was released - where I read about it in MARIE CLAIRE and HARPER'S BAZAAR.
Gorgeous British actors (Ben Whishaw and Matthew Goode)... Amazing acting, story, cinematography and film! I highly enjoyed watching this film and the costume designs were absolutely magnificent!
Now I am deeply tempted to read the 1920s novel written by Evelyn Waugh, which the film was inspired by.
Another movie I'm hoping to watch this week is "Priceless (Hors De Prix)".It's playing at the Angelika Film Center & Cafe and I'm hoping I can convince my friends to watch it with me. I think it stops playing in the theaters this Thursday so I definitely have to see it this week!
It's basically a modern day French film similar to Audrey Hepburn's 1961 classic "Breakfast At Tiffany's".
It's a really cute and funny romantic-comedy, that lasts 1 hr and 44 mins. Rated PG13. And although its in French, there are English subtitles.
There's showtimes this week @ 4:40pm and 7:15pm.
I'm hoping my friends and I go to the 4:40pm show because movies before 6pm are bargain price ($7) and I keep attending bargain shows since I'm currently unemployed + trying to save what little money I do have [sadly, no more Sephora splurges].
However, I'm not sure if my friends will watch the French film because my friends usually watch Bollywood and/or Hollywood "blockbuster" films only. They aren't very open-minded compared to me.
Plus, one of my friends only likes to watch PG13 rom-coms and musicals. I don't mind seeing them, but often times those "typical chick flick" Hollywood rom-coms are so boring and so damn predictable!! I swear, it's such a struggle watching films with her. I always have to worry about which movie to take her since she is so fragile (emotionally + psychologically).
That's why lately I've been going to see independent films alone, but I can't drive to Angelika Film Center & Cafe alone because it's really far from my house (1+ hr distance) and it's located in downtown, which I'm not very familiar with. I would much rather go with my friends first and then possibly in the future, if I must, I'll choose to go watch flicks alone or with some other friend that isn't so damn fussy about their preferences in films.
All I know is I never like to waste my money on whatever I feel is not important or worthy. If I spend my money on a movie, I like to research and know about the movie/film before I see it - to make sure I really like it and to make sure I believe it's a total must-see, otherwise I don't bother. I'm very picky!!
I don't like to listen to the "hype" and/or the critics! I go with my guts and listen to my heart (that inner feeling).
Another film I may watch is "Roman De Gare".It's a French thriller starring Fanny Ardant.
I really want to see it! I may go for the 2pm showing some time this week.
I will definitely go alone for this film because it's rated R and my friends don't share my love for French films + thrillers. Plus, I think it is better for me to watch a movie alone sometimes because I'm a hardcore film junkie and I like to really get into a movie... concentrate on the essence, image and overall entirety of a film.
I guess I'm not like my friends or those average mojo-jojos my age who go to movies to just hang out with their friends, waste money and watch a film that serves no purpose.
Plus, I really want to watch these amazing foreign and independent films while they are in theaters because it's really hard trying to find them or rent them once they are on DVD.
Note: I always, constantly, think to myself that when I grow up I may move to Europe (if not live in New York City) because America has too much censorship - which one can notice when you look at the difference in films and high-fashion mags!
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