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Alice in Wonderland a la Tim Burton

Yes, this movie is definitely one to add to the must-see list! 

Take a look at the stunning photos, as USA Today gives us a sneak peek at what's to come, March 5, 2010, save the date.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-06-21-alice-in-wonderland_N.htm

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Break it down: Upcoming Movies

Here's a collection of some films coming out this year that my friends actually sent me thinking I might be interested in them, with the exception of the last one which I came across myself, because Mariah Carey's role in it looks very different from her normal glam diva lifestyle. Anyway, my friends know me well. I am definitely adding these to my to-watch queue.   Take a look - any tickle your fancy?

Gigantic


Paper Heart


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Awesome Movie Quote Recap

(found via liquidgeneration.com) Quite possibly the best 200 seconds a movie buff will invest in his life.

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Tokyo! the movie



This peaks my interest, very talented directors.
For more details on the movie: http://tokyothemovie.com

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Man on Wire

This is probably the best documentary I've ever watched.  Some describe it as the best "artistic crime" of all time.  I see it as a man who has balls and dares to defy doubt or fear.  I see it as pursuing your dreams or your passion, regardless of what the obstacles are, and what others may think of you.  It teaches us one does not truly know how to live unless he has walked by tightrope 1300+ feet above the ground.  Though one can easily interpret this metaphorically, Phillippe Petit, had brazenly chosen to achieve this literally.  It's actually quite ironic that Phillippe's last name translates into something "small" or "minor" when the feat he accomplished is anything but.   I was truly amazed by the immense amount of work and planning that went into pulling this off.  My favorite scene was actually the time Phillippe takes to re-enact the rigging of the model, giving you an idea of the physics involved to secure everything.  And last but not least, the tremendous amount of dedication, practice, and patience resulted in what Annie describes as "extraordinary", there's no other word that would suffice.  I cannot even fathom how one man can manage to orchestrate a show as stunning as this. If Phillippe doesn't inspire you, I don't know who or what will.  The documentary was very well done, subtle elements in the music and speed of the film really brought life into recounting the tale.   If you appreciate documentaries, inspiration, and great men, check it out, Man on Wire is now available on DVD.



   

(Special thanks to my dear friend K for the recommendation.)

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Hoop Dreams



I'm a little late to the game in terms of jumping on the Hulu wagon.   But I am totally digging the content offered on Hulu.com, this is fantastic! 

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Coraline opens February 6, 2009!

So excited to watch this!  Explore the site and learn more about the movie: http://www.coraline.com/ 
  

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Jack as the Joker

So with absolutely nothing on my agenda today (pretty nice to be so free!), I decided to watch the Batman from the 80's, the one with Jack Nicholson.

Jack, you put a smile on my face.



All joking aside, wonder what movie to watch next? 

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SDAFF

Review of the San Diego Asian Film Festivalhttp://www.sdaff.org/festival/2008/news.html

I am no means a professional movie critic, but I am definitely a movie fan, and I was pleased with this year's film selections.  Kudos to all those who work so hard putting these films together.  The festival ends on 10/23, if you're in the San Diego area, I encourage you to check it out. 

1.  I Heart U.   A collection of shorts about what else, but 'love'.   I loved them all, but my favorites by far were "California King",  "The Postcard", and "First Crush".   The Postcard had an interesting twist - you observe a handsome man who comes into the post office frequently to send 'postcards' and 'packages' is really sending them to himself.  When the postal clerks (female) realize this, they start reading the post card and discover there is a secret underlying message.. "Your eyes, your hair, your uniform are nice..."  And later, an invite to his house.  So one of the female clerks decides to take up on the offer, assuming that the messages were directed at her.  But it turns out, his messages were all along for the actual postman who delivers the packages/mail.  He had a crush on him the whole time.  And the postman realized it too, and he runs up to meet his admirer - but then sees the female postal clerk in the doorway.  And is confused.  Great timing huh?  So he leaves and the last scene, the postman is in a bathhouse devastated and broken-hearted, because he thinks that the admirer was sending the messages to the girl all along. 

2.  Animation: the Illusion of Life.  A collection of shorts of amazing creative, and animated works.  I was impressed with the level of talent these students have in producing these films.  It was such a wide variety, from Flash, to 3D, and even completely hand-drawn work (Imagine how long this must take!)  My favorites:  The Possum (Chris Choy), Yellow Sticky Notes (Jeff Chiba Stearns, Meat Days (Joe Hsieh), Magicicada (Benett Kim), Apple/Bird & the Bee (Dennis Liu), and Ketchup (Wenchung Lu) 

3.  Kuro-obi aka "Black Belt" was a well-executed martial arts film showing the distinction of good vs. evil and honor of inheriting the belt.  Plus I like how one of the main characters kicks the cigarette out of anothers' mouth.  Just the right amount of ass-kicking. 

4.  Accuracy of Death.  Such an amazing plot tied together through a series of lives and stories, and underlying messages.  Takeshi Kaneshiro is excellent in this film as the grim reaper.  And I actually liked the dog, who had such a small but entertaining role.  Quirky, comedic, and heart-warming.  


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