Cine-ramblings: Watching some random movies

Today, I watched Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain (2006). Have you watched this movie? I never heard of it but I really like Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman so I thought I would give a go. It was really weird but really beautifully shot. I have not watched such a visually spectacular movie in a while, probably not since I watched "Lust Caution." Hugh Jackman's character, Tommy, is a scientist trying to find a cure for dying. The film jumps from the past to the present to the future and also replays scenes and overlaps scenes which added to the film's emotional impact. It definitely makes you think about death, aging, science, history and of course, love. When do you let go? How do you let go? It was strange but definitely left an impression.

 

Yesterday, I went to see "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" with Ambookgeek. Ambookgeek went in with no expectations, I unfortunately had some after enjoying the first movie. It was so boring! I mean, the first one had jokes at the right moment, made you uncomfortable when you needed to feel umcomfortable, and actually made me care about the characters. The sequel did nothing for me and I like all the actresses. I feel like they were not even trying at all because America Ferrera and Blake Lively seem to be doing so well on television. Amber Tamblin is still my favorite but I feel like the under-utilized all the characters. Maybe because a lot was going on in their lives but it was just "meh." Luckily we went to a matinee & it was only $5 and we ate amazing sandwiches afterwards.

 

I also watched "Funny Face" the 50th anniversary disc. The "How To Be Lovely" song is one of my favorites in the film. I have not watched this in years so it was nice revisiting it. I love Audrey Hepburn. I know, what a cliche but she's classic and lovely. I also love Kay Thompson - is that who Meryl Streep was trying to channel in "Devil Wears Prada"? Kind of? Of course, "Maggie Prescott" was much more subdued though I could see her being "Miranda Priestly" if it was a different decade. Anyway, always lovely to watch a fun musical filled with lovely art (fashion, sets, photographs) and lovely actors. I need to borrow "Sabrina."

 

The Bucket List was pretty enjoyable. It was actually kind of inspirational and not as emotionally wrenching as I thought it would be. I do love Morgan Freeman and enjoy Jack Nicholson, though I would not want to run into him because he kind of scares me. Anyway, they visit some amazing places. The cities and sites they visit are definitely characters in the film. Also, it made me want to drive a Mustang Shelby on a track, which I will add to my list. Actually, I'd love to drive any car on a race track. Now that would be incredible! I remember my friend took his motorcycle (crotch rocket :)) on a track once and he said "just ride the way you ride, Anna. And don't worry about any body else." I had asked him if racing was scary. I think that applies to a lot of other things as well. (Stop your dirty thinking! sheesh people!)

Any movie suggestions? Obviously, I watch EVERYTHING. I'll add it to my list :)