A Clockwork Orange

I've been thinking of posting my top five movies of the week to show you which films are becoming my favorites, I guess if I were to do that "a clockwork orange" would be number one. The film, based on a novel by Anthony Burgess's and directed by my new favorite filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, was one of my favorite to watch. I had never heard of the movie or book until this point but I enjoyed the film that was both funny and abstract. Defiantly one worth watching.

Lord of the rings

"I think I should have a t-shirt that Say's I survived the Lord of the rings" as I joked with my brother after spending my weekend watching the whole "lord of the rings" trilogy. By the time I had reached the third film (which was 4 hours and 15 minutes long) I knew I had to be completely devoted to this challenge, because if I weren't I would have never considered watching the movie cause it's really not my thing. I actually felt really good about myself once I finished the films ( and even more relived it was over, and everyone in the house could stop saying when is over) because I knew I was a step closer to reaching my goals, and I had gotten through what for most is the hardest part.

Night of the living dead

I'm always complaining about how bad horror movies are today. Too much swearing,gore, and no originality. Though the 1968 version of "Night of the living dead" was one that was completely original. The film (which made me laugh because of it's effects that looked completely silly compared to today's standards) was actually a slightly clean film, with an actual story. Night of The Living Dead is the second horror movie I've watched on my list so far, but I'm already convinced that many horror films today are pure garbage compared to those of yesterday.

Spirited Away

I can't say I haven't draged my family into this whole thing because I have (but who wants to watch good movies alone) and I'm kind of glad I did. Spirited Away is defintly my brothers kind of film, but I found myself enjoying it just as much. I personally would suggest everyone to watch this, despite your age.

Rasing Arizona

One good thing about this list is the fact that it's filled with films now one would think to make it on the list of films you must see before you die. Raising Arizona staring Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter is one of those films. The story of a couple desperate to start a family, Raising Arizona has earned it's spot on the list. I personally like what the couple actually does in order to have a family and hope that you'll enjoy both the humorous and emotional side of the tale.

The Last Picture Show

"What is this movie about" as said by my aunt millions of times while watching this film (and many of the other films I've viewed the past week) I realized like any many films there is never a real plot, but more of a story to be told. The last picture show was one of these films. The story of a small town Texas teenage boy in the 1950's, viewers will be quite surprised at how much has changed since then (even though the film was made and 1971). In the end I enjoyed the film starring Jeff Bridges and Cybil Shepard, and realize there's a reason it ended up on the list. The bottom line though is this, when I started this challenge it took a moment to realize how much of a challenge it would actually be. Over the past week I've saw films that I probably would have never viewed or never heard of for that matter and no doubt have I become more open-minded while watching films that are very popular, to foreign films that are unknown by many. So if this blog inspires you to watch any of the films posted, erase all expectations and go experience something new.

Apocalypse Now

I don't actually think I've seen any of Francis Ford Coppola's film's before, Though after watching Apocalypse Now, he's definitely one of my favorite filmmakers. With pretty much an all star cast, including Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, Laurence Fishburne and Dennis Hopper. The entire cast gives a very well performance as images of the Vietnam war are re-captured. Once again I don't want to give away much of the story,I will say this is a must-see...unless your not able to take to much gore I would skip it, though it's your loss!!