Documentary: American Movie 1999

This is a movie chronicling the life of Mark Borchardt, during the making of his first feature film, "Coven". This is an intimate look into the life of a man persuing his dream, and the friends and family that help to make it a reality.

Grade: A

This was an interesting, yet sometimes slow moving, look into Mark's life. Although the topic of the documentary is the making of "Coven", we delve deeper into his personal life, and the troubles, and sacrafices he faces in order to complete his movie. This was pretty good, it was entertaining, and kept me interested.

Romantic Comedy/Drama: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 2004

This is a story about a man who learns that his girlfriend, after a fight with him, undergoes a procedure to erase his memory. After a failed attempt at an apology, and learning that she is dating another guy, because she doesn't remember him, he decides to undergo the procedure as well, only after it has already begun he decides that he no longer want to go through with it.

Grade: B+

This is an awesome movie, that takes you on a strange adventure through Joel's (Jim Carey) mind. Both parts are played incredibly well, and the ending is definitely one you look forward to. This is a hard one to describe, but it's a really great movie. If you are interested in stepping out of the box, and watching a movie that doesn't necessarily fallow the typical structure, this is the one for you!

Horror/Drama: Interview with the Vampire 1994

This is an AWESOME movie that chronicles the life of Louis, his creator Lestat, and their "adopted" daughter Claudia through the 18th century to the present day.

Grade: A+

This up close and personal look into the lives of these three characters throughout history is both intriguing and mesmerising. The acting is phenomenal, and the writing equally fantastic. Not to mention that it is cast with three of the most gorgeous men of the time. If you like vampires, and want to see what life is like from their prospective this is the movie for you! The DEFINITELY made being a vampire incredibly sexy!

Drama: Seven Pounds 2008

This is a movie about a man who, after the sudden accidental death of his wife, decides that it is his duty to help as many people as he can, before he commits suicide. In the process he begins a romantic relationship with one of the people he has decided to help.

Grade: B-

This was a somewhat confusing movie to fallow, with a lot of flash back scenes and slightly vague dialogue, in order to achieve the completely predictable "unexpected" ending. As usual, Will Smith gives a wonderful performance, and so does Rosario Dawson. The acting is definitely good enough to allow overlooking the muddied story line. I thought it was pretty good, and had some very "tear jerker" moments. If you're in the mood to watch something that leaves you feeling slightly depressed, this is the movie for you.

Drama: The Virgin Suicides 1999

This is a story about five sisters, whose incredibly overbearing, and detrimentally over protective mother, causes the daughters she is trying to protect, to turn down a dark road. So what happens when a mother is too involved?

Grade: B-

This was a pretty slow moving film, but interesting enough to WANT to fallow it. This was a pretty depressing look into these girls lives, and the end result is pretty horrifying. If you're interested in watching a movie that will not make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, but will make you think a little bit, this is the one for you.

Horror: The Omen 1976

This is the story of a woman who gives birth to a still born child. Without her knowledge, and at the request of the hospital's priest, her husband secretly adopts him, and passes him off as their own child. But what he doesn't know, is that he is the son of the DEVIL!

Grade: C+

We've all heard of Damien, if anything, that name has become a pop culture reference, so I decided to watch it. Perhaps I have been spoiled by the movies of today, the thrillers, the suspense, horror and slasher, and maybe in the 70's when this came out it was super scary, but today,... for me,... not so much. It had it's parts. I mean, when the nanny gets every one's attention at the party, the hangs herself, pretty good, and when photographer guy's head gets cut clean off by a sheet of glass, not bad either. It DID keep me interested, but in all honesty,.. by the end I was kinda dosing off.

Drama/Romance: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 2008

In this story, Benjamin Button (played by Brad Pitt) is born with a peculiar condition... He is essentially an elderly person, he has the looks and health of someone in their nineties! After his mother dies during child birth, his father contemplates throwing him into a river, but settles on abandoning him on the steps of an old folks home. Luckily for Benjamin he is accepted by the people living there, and from an outsiders point of view blends in seamlessly. This movie fallows the story of his fascinating life.

Grade: A+

This was a WONDERFUL movie! And I'm not just saying that because Brad Pitt was the lead character! :) It was interesting, entertaining, heart felt, and splendidly acted. The idea alone is an awesome concept. It was a touching life story, of a man who was curiously inspiring. I would recommend this to ANYONE, and would watch it again, no problem.

Dark Comedy: Sunshine Cleaning 2008

Got a disturbingly gruesome murder scene that needs to be cleaned up? Well Sunshine Cleaning is the place to call. Due to her financial troubles, and her son's suspected (by school staff) special needs, Rose creates a highly specialized business, with the help of her sister Norah.

Grade: B+

This was a fascinating look into the life of a single mother, living her life the best she can, and trying to make a way for her and her son. The acting was great, and the unexpected situations the characters find themselves in leads to some pretty amusing scenes. If you're in the mood for something funny, but definitely on the dark side, this is the movie for you!

Romantic Comedy/Gay and Lesbian: Adam and Steve 2005

After a horrifically embarrassing one night stand in the '8os, Adam and Steve never see each other again.... until 17 years later, unfortunately for them, it takes more than a year of dating before they recognise each other.

Grade: C+

This movie has a lot of man-on-man kissing, so if you're into that, this is awesome, and if you're not, this is not for you! :) Parker Posey plays Adam's (Craig Chester) formerly fat, monotone BFF, with a bitchy disposition. Chris Kattan plays Steve's (Malcolm Gets) heterosexual "frat boyish" roommate, who happens to support Steve's promiscuity. This is a genuine love story, that was relatively well acted, with a funny story line. Adam and Steve's 80's introduction in the beginning is HILARIOUS, and their family scenes were really funny too.

Comedy: Saving Grace 2000

This is a movie about a woman, who, recently widowed, realizes that because of her husbands bad finance habits, she is in a ton of debt. After selling off/having things repossessed, she realizes she needs to come up with some money quick!

Grade: B+

This is a cute comedy about something you probably wouldn't expect,... marijuana! Brenda Blethyn gives a wonderful performance, and Craig Ferguson was funny as always. This is a heart warming comedy adventure. Slightly chick flicky, it was definitely a good movie. If you're interested in watching a feel good comedy about pot, for a more mature audience (and no that's not meant to be sexual, mature as in old,...) this is the one for you!

Comedy: The Brothers Solomon 2007

Awww,... These poor guys. In this movie, these socially awkward brothers, decide to fullfill their fathers wish of having a grandchild, by any means necesary.

Grade: C+

This was a slap-sticky comedy, that had it's "laugh out loud" moments. The story was pretty cute, and I definitely enjoyed the SNL reunion! Lots of funny people in this movie, and, they were being funny. I also happen to be a fan of Will Arnett, so I think I would have liked it anyway, he's always funny! If your looking for a funny, light hearted comedy, this is a good choice!

Documentary: Nerdcore Rising 2008

Do you know what nerdcore is? Well, if you want to find out about this subculture music scene, why not find out from the creator of this genre himself, MC Frontalot. This movie fallows MC Frontalot, and his band, on their first tour. Going from one small club to another, playing for small, but dedicated crowds, the band shares their experience.

Grade: A

I think this might be my first documentary review, and I'd like to say that they all will receive an 'A', I mean, how can I judge someones life? I can't. Anywho, this was interesting. If you've ever heard of MC Chris (MC PeePants on Aqua Teen Hunger Force) you'd kinda get the idea. This genre of music is typically sung in a hip-hop/dance style, by a nerdy white guy, singing about things like Star Wars, video games, D&D, and other "nerd culture" stuff. Personally I enjoy Nerdcore, and thought the movie was funny, and an interesting look into their lives.

Mockumentary/Comedy: American Zombie 2007

This is a funny and interesting look into the lives of zombies, from the lower functioning-All I want to do is eat- zombies, to the middle range- can hold a low level assembly line job/do not communicate well- zombies, to the high functioning- are identical to humans, except for the rotting flesh- zombies. This is a satirical comedy that points out our hidden, or overt, biases against the zombie population, and takes us into their world.

Grade: B+

This movie really did make me laugh, and they were really able to pull it off. I love a believable mockumentary. I honestly think that it's the actors who are able to make everyday interactions, and mundane tasks and make me believe that those things are just a part of their life are the best. It's BELIEVABLE acting, and it doesn't seem like they're acting. That was just my little rant. If you like mockumentaries, and you like zombie movies, like I do, you'll probably enjoy this one!

Horror/Comedy: Behind the Mask 2007

A self-promoting serial killer who dreams of being the most infamous slasher of all time hires a documentary film crew to follow him as he launches a reign of terror on a small town. Preparing tirelessly for his murderous debut, Leslie Vernon shares his bloody ambitions with director Taylor and her crew. (netflix.com)

Grade: C+

This movie caught me off guard. I was expecting it to be something more scary, but was pleasantly surprised when the comedic aspect came out. In this movie that camera crew and journalist that are fallowing around this aspiring killer are TOTALLY ok with the idea that he will be murdering people soon! They also mention other movie serial killers that were supposed to be real, talking bout their "careers" and techniques. Apparently Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger and a host of other slasher movie killers were part of a secret "club" with a whole bunch of murder etiquette rules! There were plenty of funny moments, but the "serious" moments weren't up to slasher movie standards (in my book).