ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THEIR FAVORITES ON THE CRIMESPREE CINEMA WEBSITE THROUGH JANUARY 10, email Jeremy Lynch.
First a question, work related. I have been advised to use word press to set up a blog for a program at my university. The blog will function as a news source among other things for students and alumni. Do those of you who use word press recommend it for this use? I have only used blogger.
Five Favorites from '09
With the year winding down, Crimespree Cinema's Jeremy Lynch has invited authors, reviewers, bloggers to offer five favorites of '09 from film, television, or DVD:I'd prefer to do Nine Nuggets from '09 but I'm playing by Mister Lynch's rules and sticking to five.
Movies:
An Education-A complex look at what an education, defined broadly, means to a woman in the early sixties.
Lorna's Silence-the Dardenne Brothers' look at the desperation of immigrants and those who prey on them.
The Hurt Locker-the best movie so far about the current war. It hurts so bad.
T.V.
Mad Men-a show that captures the ambiguity of American life circa 1963. Style and substance (IMHO).
Dexter-a show that succeeds based on superlative writing, acting and ambience. Every surprise, every situation arises from a solid foundation.
Your turn
20 comments:
Although I've been to very few films this year, I may have a go at the TV part. Those three movies you recommend look like good ones.
Like the Alain Delon picture. Le Samurai and Le Circle Rouge are two of my favorite movies.
Oh, I have to admit; I almost never get the chance to go to the movies, so I'll have to forego that one. Maybe I can think of some TV shows....
DVDs and TV count. Unfortunately too many of the good movies on my list were not American. Here's hoping the end of the year brings more.
Alain Delon-boy was I crazy about him.
I wonder if I go to more movies than anyone on the planet.
You do seem to be a superfan, Patti...most people who see more than you do don't have to pay, or get reimbursed.
Most surprisingly well-written series of the year for me is THE GOOD WIFE.
I am dvring them to watch over the next month. My husband teaches Tuesday nights.
TV: Lost, In Treatment, Weeds
Movies: District 9, A Serious Man
Dexter was close. The lead actor is great--when he unleashes his homicidal side, it is truly frightening. I really like the direction they're taking John Lithgow's Trinity Killer (or will it be Trinity+1 Killer??), and the Thanksgiving Dinner scene was really spectacular, but the season's still going on. Also there's a little too much padding with the other characters. Last season with Jimmy Smits was also fantastic, but I would've given the nudge to Brotherhood, which is the best thing on TV (although this year's season hasn't run yet).
In Treatment was next on the list.
And I liked DISTRICT NINE a lot. Five isn't enough.
We watched most of Brotherhood and enjoyed it. Have to see how it turns out. We bailed on LOST in season 3 and now regret it. Will probably have to start over on DVD.
There's never been a TV show that's been as a much as a mind bender as Lost. The end of season four was an absolute shocker/game changer that left us fans stunned. This season finale last season was close. Of course, if things don't wrap up and make sense at the end of this upcoming and final season, then it's ultimately going to be very disappointing. And hopefully they won't leave any nagging questions for a Lost movie!
Exactly why we bailed when we did. It suddenly seemed arbitrary and uncharted.
The only film I've seen in the theater this year was UP. It was very good. All the movies I watched at home were older releases. I don't follow any television shows except we watch Amazing Race and Holmes on Homes. So even though I stuck my nose in the door, I'm not really part of this conversation. 'Bye.
An Education does look interesting. We'll be seeing Avatar because I love special effects. Unfortunately, my wife cannot see the 3-D aspect. Due to laser surgery, she has monovision in each eye. So we'll see the non-3D version, then I'll go to the 3-D later.
WordPress works for me, Patti. Once you have your IT people set it up for you, it practically runs itself. Rick Robinson uses WordPress, too.
Thanks, George. I'll see if I can track one down.
Wordpress is incredibly versatile and almost never ending in the number of things you can do with it. The newest WP for Dummies book is worth a look if just starting out.
Patti, I'm using the hosted WordPress blog setup, so there's not even any setup, but I think for the applications you mention the full set (WP software loaded onto your website is what you want.
There are things I can't do, such as insert tables, and because I use the hosted service I have limited templates ("themes") to make it look how I want, limited fonts and so on. If I had knowledge of CSS or HTML I could do that stuff myself, but this is the only web/blog experience I've had, and it's just for a few months - since September.
Thanks for the help on wordpress. I hope to find the book and the IT guy next week. Have a good holiday.
My Five, so far in the year:
Movies: Up, Inglourious Basterds, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Public Enemies
TV: The Good Wife
Is the Fox movie suitable for a three year old? Loved UP.
Anyone that is interesting in joining the fun, email me at mysterlynchatcomcast.net
We will be running them through Jan of 10.
I believe it would be okay for 3 yr. olds. Those who've read the original book, sadly I didn't, says the film is faithful to the material. I think they'll be delighted with the story and the old stop motion animation. Even though it was quite different, this one came close to the joyful experience of Up. HTH
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