Comments for confessions of an amateur cineaste

Comment on [SIFF weekend three] by ainsley

ainsley — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:17:49 +0000

I had not heard about Jackie Burroughs, and I really hope two does not a trend make.

My cinephobic self has added STMS to my queue based entirely on your description (okay, 80% you, 10% Canada, 10% Jackie Burroughs).

Comment on [SIFF weekend three] by jacicita

jacicita — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:50:47 +0000

You should definitely see Detention. With me.

Comment on [SIFF weekend three] by Kat

Kat — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:19:58 +0000

I kind of want to see all of those now. Except mostly Detention, of course. ;)

Comment on [Pickups: April (Revival and current)] by [SIFF week one] « confessions of an amateur cineaste

[SIFF week one] « confessions of an amateur cineaste — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:50:33 +0000

[...] particularly enjoyed seeing it so soon after The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which is another 1920s take on basically the same set of characters. We’re spoiled for [...]

Comment on [The Works of Danny Boyle] by [SIFF Ewan McGregor Tribute] « confessions of an amateur cineaste

[SIFF Ewan McGregor Tribute] « confessions of an amateur cineaste — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:42:18 +0000

[...] So, the films! [The two archival choices are perhaps slightly less strange when you remember that SIFF just screened Trainspotting and Shallow Grave as part of their Danny Boyle weekend.] [...]

Comment on [Bridesmaids] by Steph/seenonflickr

Steph/seenonflickr — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:20:24 +0000

I saw this on the weekend. I didn’t love it, but I do appreciate a movie with so many ladies in it. (None of them seemed very HAPPY, though. Perhaps no one is?)

And yes, the gastro-intestinal stuff did nothing for me.

I liked the money issues being realistic, but kind of felt they got dropped after one mention with no resolution.

I knew nothing about Dougie and I was fine with that. :)

Comment on [Pickups: February (Oscars)] by Caitlin

Caitlin — Sat, 14 May 2011 16:33:35 +0000

Yay, wasn’t Another Year fantastic? I loved it so much. And Barney’s Version! So glad you got to see it. Adored that too. The book is awesome, definitely give it a read!

And oh yes, Biutiful broke my heart into a million pieces. At times I found the bleakness a bit much, but Bardem’s performance is astounding. One for the ages.

I heart movies. :)

Comment on [Priest (in 3D!)] by Steph/seenonflickr

Steph/seenonflickr — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:38:28 +0000

Paul Bettany is once again badass, inexplicably tattooed, and sporting a terrible American accent. He has scars! He is full of angst! He has crazy fighting skills! In 3D!

You really do make it sound very appealing.

Comment on [Priest (in 3D!)] by Kat

Kat — Fri, 13 May 2011 10:12:15 +0000

Noooooooooo the sequel needs to happen so I can see it with you!

Comment on [Bridesmaids] by Kat

Kat — Fri, 13 May 2011 10:10:03 +0000

I cannot wait to see this!!