This year has been an incredible journey for me as I watched 159 films. I discussed why I wanted to watch more film in a simple blog back in February. I think my reason for watching film is now simpler; it’s the fastest way to change your perspectives and upset your ideas. I’m not sure I’ll stick to the monthly …
November Films
In November I was able to finish up Scorsese and watch quite a few contemporary works. This included 3 major releases, an extremely high number for a given month for me. The Moxie was still the big winner, earning 4 visits this month. In order: Denial Nerve The Aviator The Departed Shutter Island The Wolf of Wall Street Certain Women …
October Films
I wasn’t expecting to hit another 20 plus film month in 2016, but I got there in October. Film was my sole focus, and Scorsese was my guide. I watched Taxi Driver earlier this year and loved it. I knew Raging Bull was always sited as the best boxing film ever. I needed someone with a deep filmography, and Scorsese has not …
Director Study: Joshua Marston
I love when I see a contemporary film that I really enjoy and then find out that the director only has a few other features under his belt. It makes it easy to make the decision to go back and watch the rest of their work. Joshua Marston released Complete Unknown in August, and it’s only his third feature film. The bulk …
September Films
September was yet another low film count month. I did manage to see a few pretty damn good contemporary films, watched all of Joshua Marston, as well as hit an all time classic. In order of viewing: Equity Hell or High Water Indignation The Searchers Complete Unknown Maria Full of Grace The Forgiveness of Blood Ordering these is really hard …