New Years Resolution(s)

And a happy new year to all.

With new years come new resolutions that we will fail to follow. One of the few that I have is to watch one new movie everyday, and then post a very down-to-earth, layman's terms, sort of review. Along with reviews, and if technology permits, I will post clips and or trailers from youtube or where ever I can find them.

With that said, the first movie of the year was The Jerk (1979). This was Steve Martin's first starring role, and what a debut. By all means, this is a comedy, and a perfect movie for a hung-over, burnt out new years day. At times the movie seemed racist, but then when we take a look back on the world at the time, and the fact that it's Steve Martin, well... it's still a little racist. Not to say racism can't be funny.

 Now, today is the 3rd of January, so there are two more movies to discuss. Both of which were cinematic treats.

January 2nd I watched Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan". What can I say about Black Swan except for it left me with the biggest mental boner. Key word: mental. Anyone who talks about this movie will mention the lesbian scene between the ever gorgeous Natalie Portman (Garden State) and Mila Kunis (That 70s Show). As hot as that was, I will argue that it was not the hottest scene. I save that title for a scene in which Natalie Portman, well... touches herself. And well... she does it well. very well. There was no nudity in this, if that's what your asking yourself, but if you can download it or buy the DVD once it comes out, it should make for a nice foreplay movie. Aside from the "sex", the movie was a great thrill ride, which gives itself away by the first half of the movie, but you'll still want to stay and watch how it all unfolds.

Today's movie was a remake. I am not fully educated on the original, however there's good reason to believe this bested it. True Grit, starring Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski), Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity) and Hailee Steinfeld (who's done nothing worth putting in parenthesis). The movie ran for a little over 2 hours, which felt like something significantly less. The imagery, the dialogues, the chemistry, and the over-all story were excellent. Why Josh Brolin got 3rd top billing (over Steinfeld) can only be because of his name. Not to say he wasn't good, he just wasn't in the movie for more than 5 minutes, where as Steinfeld stole the show. Yes, stole the show, a show with The Dude and Jason Bourne. Best actress better go to her, which might make her the youngest girl to receive such an award. And if it were up to me, i'd give Jeff Bridges best supporting actor. The two complimented each other so very well. Watch this movie when you get the chance.

Woof! 3 movies. From here on out, there should be roughly one movie review a day, but like I mentioned earlier, new years resolutions are usually made to be broken.

Oh and one of my favorite scenes from The Jerk, in which cats are juggled. Enjoy.