Second suggestion was a home run. I am now @misseriposition. I know. Pretty great right? Thanks Ben! NOW EVERYBODY FOLLOW ME!!!! I've made it easy. Over ------------> on the side bar I've posted a twitter feed. All you have to do is click the Follow me on Twitter button either ------> or <------- and you will be set to jet! Thanks again to all both of you who played and to the eventual winner!
If you were already following @radcliffmisseri, I don't think you need to refollow me, but just make sure you sign up for mobile updates so my tweets go straight to your cell phone immediatly! This goes for new followers too! What's the point if you don't get my tweets at the speed of android??
Now I have to get in the habit, get over my gag reflex, and tweet* to entertain you all! Here I go...
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*The italics indicate nausea.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Best Films of 2010: #2-1
I had totally planned on giving these a week after my last post, but then no one really guessed right so I wanted to give people a chance to get it right, but no one did and then I lost momentum and got busy and here we are. I feel like you all have had enough ado over the past four months, so without further of it heeeeeere they are...!
#2. Toy Story 3
Yes, I know I was being deceptive when I listed it as the Best Animated film of the year on this list, but just because it's animated doesn't mean it's not a terrific film. In this case it is the capstone on an almost perfect trilogy. At least the closest thing to a perfect trilogy we are going to get in modern film. This was Pixar at it's best. I would be so bold as to say that Ratatouille, Wall*E, Up, and Toy Story 3 are the absolute best four sequential movies any film studio has ever put out. Each one unique and brilliant in its own way. You look at any other animation studio active today, what are their films about? Birds with OCD, cartoonish villains who grow a heart, crappy spin offs of popular characters from other crappy series, and two dimensional love (and that has nothing to do with whether you need 3D glasses or not). What is Toy Story 3 about? It's a meditation on growing up. The loss of childhood. That's deep stuff. This is the difference between Pixar films and other animated movies. Pixar creates films. And I say that with all the pretension and snobbishness you all mock me rightfully for. But its also true. And thus it deserves this revered place on the list.
#1. Blue Valentine
No one who knows me that well is surprised at this. It's so dark, so realistic, so depressingly emo that it had to find its way to my Number One. Well I like all of those things for a reason. They make for some terrific films. This one is so unflinching, so gritty, so beautiful in its dark way. It's more than a film, its a picture of these people's lives. It has some of the best performances of the year and the way it's shot is not only unique, but it adds to the story. This movie moved me in a way that most don't. That's why it tops this list. This is the kind of thing that I respond to as a movie-goer. Maybe that makes me weird. But in any case this is top tier film making.
Best Actress: Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine
I went back and forth between her and Natalie Portman for a really long time. At one point I was going to tie them and list both of their attributes. But after really thinking about it, it has to be Michelle. Natalie won her Oscar. She has been rewarded. Her performance was pretty incredible no doubt. But Michelle was perfect. The way that her performance evolves over the four years that elapse. She's the same person, but you can see the years on her face. That's not the type of acting that can be taught in a class. That pure, lived in, talent. Williams is one of our most promising young actresses. Here's to hoping her career is long and varied.
And that's it. Time to start writing next years! Maybe I'll get it done in time if i start now... except I haven't really seen any good movies... hmm...
It's a good night from me...
#2. Toy Story 3
Yes, I know I was being deceptive when I listed it as the Best Animated film of the year on this list, but just because it's animated doesn't mean it's not a terrific film. In this case it is the capstone on an almost perfect trilogy. At least the closest thing to a perfect trilogy we are going to get in modern film. This was Pixar at it's best. I would be so bold as to say that Ratatouille, Wall*E, Up, and Toy Story 3 are the absolute best four sequential movies any film studio has ever put out. Each one unique and brilliant in its own way. You look at any other animation studio active today, what are their films about? Birds with OCD, cartoonish villains who grow a heart, crappy spin offs of popular characters from other crappy series, and two dimensional love (and that has nothing to do with whether you need 3D glasses or not). What is Toy Story 3 about? It's a meditation on growing up. The loss of childhood. That's deep stuff. This is the difference between Pixar films and other animated movies. Pixar creates films. And I say that with all the pretension and snobbishness you all mock me rightfully for. But its also true. And thus it deserves this revered place on the list.
#1. Blue Valentine
No one who knows me that well is surprised at this. It's so dark, so realistic, so depressingly emo that it had to find its way to my Number One. Well I like all of those things for a reason. They make for some terrific films. This one is so unflinching, so gritty, so beautiful in its dark way. It's more than a film, its a picture of these people's lives. It has some of the best performances of the year and the way it's shot is not only unique, but it adds to the story. This movie moved me in a way that most don't. That's why it tops this list. This is the kind of thing that I respond to as a movie-goer. Maybe that makes me weird. But in any case this is top tier film making.
Best Actress: Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine
I went back and forth between her and Natalie Portman for a really long time. At one point I was going to tie them and list both of their attributes. But after really thinking about it, it has to be Michelle. Natalie won her Oscar. She has been rewarded. Her performance was pretty incredible no doubt. But Michelle was perfect. The way that her performance evolves over the four years that elapse. She's the same person, but you can see the years on her face. That's not the type of acting that can be taught in a class. That pure, lived in, talent. Williams is one of our most promising young actresses. Here's to hoping her career is long and varied.
And that's it. Time to start writing next years! Maybe I'll get it done in time if i start now... except I haven't really seen any good movies... hmm...
It's a good night from me...
Yeeeeaaahhh.....
Well it's been nearly four month since I posted last which is pretty disgusting if you ask me. At least I left it on a cliffhanger eh? Lol... yeah I just laughed out loud at my own rambling and pathetic attempt at justification. Anyway lets pretend that that was the season finale and now we're coming back for a fresh season of Misseri Loves Company. I don't have school taking over my life anymore. I work a lot (big surprise) but that just gives me more material to write about. To be quite honest I felt very uninspired for a very long time. All of my reviews were sounding the same and I had a hard time being clever. If you have ever tried writing something without being inspired to do so, you know how difficult it can be. But, I want to be back! I have a couple things that I feel I have something to say about and can hopefully say it in a funny way. I know you guys have been waiting for me to write again, and truthfully if it weren't for you, I would have no reason to. You guys are amazing and I love that you get pleasure out of my words. I hope I haven't lost you all. I will try to be a better blogger. I'm sure that Julie from Julie and Julia went through rough patches too, but she still got to be in a movie with Meryl Streep so I'm holding onto hope! If you don't get the Julie and Julia reference read this.
Random thought! If I were to set up a twitter account where I would post short, hopefully funny, quips would you follow me? Would that be something that would whet your appetite for more Misseri Loves Company? Keep you over until the next post maybe? Let me know. The thought has crossed my mind, but I do this for you so it is up to you. I promise they would be funny. Let me know.
Now onto writing. I will be shortly be posting my best two pictures of last year (finally) as well as my pick for Best Actress. Just to get them out of the way. Then I will start on a couple subjects I feel very strongly about, so expect some good stuff! I will deliver it. Comment about the tweeting and come back to me my readers! I will try not to let you down again!
Soupy Twist
Random thought! If I were to set up a twitter account where I would post short, hopefully funny, quips would you follow me? Would that be something that would whet your appetite for more Misseri Loves Company? Keep you over until the next post maybe? Let me know. The thought has crossed my mind, but I do this for you so it is up to you. I promise they would be funny. Let me know.
Now onto writing. I will be shortly be posting my best two pictures of last year (finally) as well as my pick for Best Actress. Just to get them out of the way. Then I will start on a couple subjects I feel very strongly about, so expect some good stuff! I will deliver it. Comment about the tweeting and come back to me my readers! I will try not to let you down again!
Soupy Twist
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