It is time for the movie adaptation of the story of McDonald’s, a.k.a, ‘the golden arches’, a.k.a, ‘Macca’s’, a.k.a, ‘Macci D’s’ a.k.a, fill in the gap.
I’ll be watching especially for all the business stuff, for there is an entrepreneurial spirit deep within yours truly.
The Founder Release Dates: January 20th, 2017 (US); February 17th, 2017 (UK)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
Oscar-nominated for his moving portrayal of real-life computer scientist, mathematician, logician and cryptanalyst, Alan Turing; Benedict Cumberbatch is an actor whose work I must pay much closer attention to from now on.
His version of Turing, an important man in the history of Britain, especially during the Second World War and how it came to an end when it did is brilliant.
Directed by Morten Tyldum, The Imitation Game is a thrilling biographical drama that grabs you from the very beginning. You’ll find yourself laughing out loud in several parts, thanks to Graham Moore’s Oscar-winning screenplay.
You’re also bound to chance upon feelings of gratitude for the times in which you live – whatever your background. Reason being, when you think about how things actually transpired for Turing in the very end, it’s worse than a great shame. Particularly considering the importance of the work he did in serving his country.
One of my favourite moments is the opening dialogue of Tyldum’s film. The reason is, it happens to be exactly what I want to say to people I watch movies with, almost like a spokesperson for each movie. In other words, the words signify what every film commands from audiences that sit down to watch.
If you haven’t already watched The Imitation Game and you want said opening dialogue to remain a surprise, stop reading now.
‘Are you paying attention? Good. If you’re not listening carefully, you will miss things. Important things. I will not pause, I will not repeat myself and you will not interrupt me.
You think that because you are sitting where you are and I am sitting where I am, that you are in control of what is about to happen. You are mistaken. I am in control because I know things that you don’t know. What I will need from you now is a commitment.
You will listen closely and you will not judge me until I have finished. If you cannot commit to this, then please leave the room. But if you choose to stay, remember you chose to be here. What happens from this moment forward is not my responsibility. It’s yours. Pay attention.’
The Imitation Game is my favourite Benedict Cumberbatch movie and in my top ten list of favourite films.
Happy Film Loving,
G
If you aren’t sure what Richard Linklater’s Oscar-winning film is about, it’s all in the title. To clarify, the audience is invited to witness the life of an American family over 12 years and through the eyes of a young boy.
The story begins from childhood and continues to the point said boy, Mason – played by Ellar Coltrane, becomes a college student. Unsurprisingly, the film is nearly 3 hours long. The only time the length bothered me was within the first 30 minutes – the point after which things did become more interesting.
As a result of the movie being filmed over the extended period of 12 years and with the same actors, the technical and narrative achievement is notable. Additionally, the profound sense of realism – the kind not often found on screen is one of the key reasons Boyhood is quite celebrated.
What is also refreshing about Linklater’s movie and style is the nuanced performances. There is no over explanation of everything. The audience is trusted to think and reach their own conclusions.
What I enjoyed most about Boyhood is the relationship the two main siblings have with their parents, particularly Mason’s interactions with his father (Ethan Hawke). The conversations they have and the father’s responses are for me, exactly the kind of thing one would hope for.
Watch it because even though the title is Boyhood, the film also has something to say about motherhood, fatherhood, family and life in general.
Happy Film Loving ,
G
Read my spoiler-free movie review of Straight Outta Compton (2015)
The red band trailer for F. Gary Gray’s biography of rap group N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton (2015) has landed.
Focused on the emergence of the group (ranked number 83 by Rolling Stone, on their list of the ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time.’), fans of N.W.A’s music will be very happy indeed if the highly anticipated trailer is anything to go by.
Thankfully, due to involvement from founding members, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, original N.W.A music will be featured and performed.
As someone ever curious about routes to success/greatness in any field and in the face of adversity, I’m ready to watch this movie right now.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Read my spoiler-free movie review of Kingsman – The Secret Service (2014).
I was only mildly intrigued before, but the great new Super Bowl trailer for director Matthew Vaughn’s Kingman – The Secret Service has convinced me to watch the film.
It does help that Kingsman is written by Jane Goldman, whose other writing credits include Kick-Ass (2010) and X-Men First Class (2011).
As excited as I am, so far, there’s just one thing that doesn’t sit well with me about this trailer – and that is the claim by Alex Zane of the UK’s Sun newspaper, that Kingman – The Secret Service is ‘More Badass Than Bond.’
It’s incredibly hard for me to believe that there’s any other British spy movie more badass than Daniel Craig’s James Bond. Impossible, quite frankly. I shan’t entertain such an assertion. But I will watch this film, because it looks fantastic.
Happy Film Loving,
G
The Movie My Life 