Liberal Arts [2012]
Prediction: Elizabeth Olsen becomes a bigger star than her older twin sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley and restores order to her family name.
Film #123 of 2013
Director: Josh Radnor Cast: Josh Radnor [Jesse], Elizabeth Olsen [Zibby] & Richard Jenkins [Peter]
Plot: When 30-something Jesse returns to his alma mater for a professor’s retirement party, he falls for Zibby, a college student, and is faced with a powerful attraction that springs up between them. Source IMDB.com
Hipster Review: Liberal Arts is a commendable little love story where one half of the relationship is rushing to adulthood while the other is trying to avoid it…it wasn’t as riveting or as witty as I would have hoped but it provides a practical message to all generations watching that the people you learn your life lessons from are not only real human beings with problems, but they can be of any age as well. Watched June 14, 2013.
“If I write you, I would be like, ‘this is the best rough draft ever’.” Jesse
Highlights:
- Walks, strolls, saunters, ambles and promenades
- Ordering french fries on a tab, roommates and opera for the soul
- The romance of handwritten letters and British Romantic Lit teachers
- When he’s 87 she’ll be 71…that sounds much better than 35 to 19
- Vampire books that empty your mind
Biggest Surprise: I was shocked to find out Josh Radnor directed this film, I did not know that going into it and I believe he has a bright future behind the camera.
Biggest Let Down: The script can get a little dull at times, as well as the action.
Does the guy get the hot girl in the end? I would never kiss and tell…it’s sweet though.
Worth a Blu-ray purchase? Nah, I’d only want to go through this once, just like college.
Similar to: Garden State [2004], Starting Out in the Evening [2007].
What Tweeters are saying:
After watching the movie Liberal Arts, I can confidently say that Elizabeth Olsen is a better actress than both of her sisters combined. So.—
Kerrie Hartnett. (@ScaryKerrie12) June 11, 2013
Thanks for stopping by. Until next time my college friends, Chris
Texting Tuesdays [Zoë]
Today’s texter: Zoë
Site: The Sporadic Chronicles of a Beginner Blogger
Site features: Movie Reviews, Series Reviews, Book Reviews and Quotes.
Let’s see what she had to say via mobile messaging! Hope you enjoy!!
Okay Zoë, lets chat…
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Don’t forget to visit Zoë’s site The Sporadic Chronicles of a Beginner Blogger.
Interested in answering these very same questions? Send me an email and lets chat!
Man of Steel 3-D [2013]
With all the phone booths removed from the metropolitan area of Metropolis, where will the Son of Krypton change into his duds?
Film #122 of 2013
Director: Zack Snyder Cast: Henry Cavill
[Clark Kent/Kal-El], Amy Adams [Lois Lane] & Michael Shannon [General Zod]
Plot: A young journalist is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race. Source IMDB.com
Hipster Review: Gone are the lighthearted Richard Pryor jokes, Man of Steel is a seriously deep franchise reboot that moves faster than a speeding bullet – the film looks remarkable and the actors impress, but the stories plot is too heavy and the characters are as black and white as a 1950′s George Reeves episode…still, if you’re looking for this summers ultimate thrill ride in the sky then look no further than this, because that ain’t no bird or plane, its Superman. Watched June 15, 2013.
“To Kal-El, I say this, surrender within 24 hours, or watch this world suffer the consequences!” Zod
Highlights:
- The production design of Kal-El’s home planet Krypton was simply majestic
- Creative costume design and an impressive score by Hans Zimmer
- Kevin Costner & Diane Lane as Ma and Pa Kent stole the show
- The climactic onslaught between Kal-El and General Zod
- Baby pods, gravity rays and the Phantom Zone
- The collateral damage to Smallville and Metropolis was immeasurable
Biggest Surprise: How breathtakingly powerful and moving Superman’s flying scenes were, don’t think they used a coffee table and a green screen this time around.
Biggest Let Down: No f@cking Kryptonite and too many awkwardly timed flashbacks.
Does the guy get the hot girl in the end? Everyone knows the story between Kent and Lane, unfortunately these two lacked any chemistry and I’m not sure how they managed to fall in love amongst the chaos.
Worth a Blu-ray purchase? It’s a mega blockbuster whose visuals and audio will surely impress on Blu-ray.
Similar to: Superman [1978], Superman Returns [2006].
What Tweeters are saying:
Man, I don't know what got me more more high last night, the weed or MAN OF STEEL.—
(@elmayimbe) June 12, 2013
Thanks for stopping by. Until next time my flying friends, Chris
The Paperboy [2012]
Did you know Matthew McConaughey’s brother Michael (aka Rooster) had a son and named him Miller Lyte McConaughey. WTF?
Film #121 of 2013
Director: Lee Daniels Cast: Zac Efron [Jack], Matthew McConaughey [Ward] & Nicole Kidman [Charlotte]
Plot: A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. Source IMDB.com
Hipster Review: Lee Daniels’ steamy story is sluggish, flawed, lacks the necessary action and mystery to keep you interested and becomes so disjointed by the end that you’ll lose sight of the film’s original plot…on the plus side, the cinematography and acting is top notch – but who cares right? Watched June 06, 2013.
“I’m sweating like a pregnant nun back here.” Yardley
Highlights:
- Nicole Kidman pees on Zac Efron…yes indeed she does
- Swamps, dancing in the rain and gutting gators
- 70′s carpet, pen pals, eye patches, jellyfish and death-row groupies
- Matthew McConaughey gets a real good beat down
- There’s a horse in the parking lot
Biggest Surprise: How is it that Matthew McConaughey always seems to find a way to get butt naked on screen?
Biggest Let Down: The silly voice-over narration…very unnecessary.
Does the guy get the hot girl in the end? Well she peed on him, close enough?
Worth a Blu-ray purchase? Absolutely not, the film is too unfocused and the story wears thin real quick.
Similar to: To Die For [1995], The Hurricane [1999].
What Tweeters are saying:
Was anyone else completely traumatized by this movie?? #thepaperboy #movies instagram.com/p/YyjuifqZGf/—
Alice Stardust (@AliceStardust) May 02, 2013
Thanks for stopping by. Until next time my steamy friends, Chris
Stuart: A Life Backwards [2007]
Hipster for a Day (Joseph Falcone)
I’m so happy to have Joseph from The Cinema Monster as a Hipster for a Day today. His site features all the latest movie reviews, Top 10 lists and his latest weekly segment The Gushing Cinephile where he posts one or two films he recently purchased and breaks them down with the positives or negatives in terms of extras, picture quality, etc. If you haven’t followed the Cinema Monster you’re missing out, so go have a look. Take it away Joseph…
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An autobiographical film told in reverse, which premiered on BBC in the UK and based upon the novel of the same title by Alexander Masters.
Film #120 of 2013
Director: David Attwood Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch [Alexander], Tom Hardy [Stuart] & Nicola Duffett [Judith]
Plot: A writer (Cumberbatch) takes a backwards look at the life of his unlikely friend Stuart (Hardy), a homeless alcoholic who experienced a traumatic event in his childhood. Source IMDB.com
Hipster Joseph’s Review: This is the Tom Hardy we’ve come to love and his best performance to date, yet one of his least viewed. Ranging from emotional, drunk, suicidal and completely out of control – Hardy delivers a powerhouse performance. Not to be outdone is Benedict Cumberbatch who matches Hardy stride for stride in a much more subtle, domesticated role. The film is very script driven with various flashbacks and not a significant amount of visuals. A very rare film that is hard to find, but a must see if you can get your hands on it.
“I wanted to burn the devil out of myself.” Stuart
Highlights:
- Cumberbatch yells “fuck off, pisshead!”
- Tom Hardy makes a bacon and ketchup sandwich
- Hardy and Cumberbatch sing “Because You’re Gorgeous.”
- Cumberbatch listens to a recording in the car of Tom Hardy’s and cries
- Hardy is drunk at a public protest and argues with police
Biggest Surprise: Tom Hardy going completely nude once again.
Biggest Let Down: The ending.
Does the guy get the hot girl in the end? No.
Worth a Blu-ray purchase? If it were ever to have a physical copy released outside of the UK, most definitely yes.
Similar to: Silver Linings Playbook [2012], Adventureland [2009].
What Tweeters are saying:
Stuart:a Life backwards starring benedict and tom hardy.Tonight with a bowl of mac and cheese to go with it. couldnt get better than this
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Samiha Naseem (@Samiha2800) May 27, 2013
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Thank you so much Joseph for such a great review and being a Hipster today. Go check out his cool site The Cinema Monster. It’s a lot of fun!
