Hiatus time again...

I HATE to do this, but I feel like I need to take a much needed break from THE BOOK, for a little while. I know, I know, I'm so close to hitting the 801 watched mark and I very much wanted to do that before I took a break, but I'm in dire need of a rest and I don't want my opinions of the movies to suffer as a result.The thing is, though, is that I've just been bumped up to full-time at work, which means an extra work day a week, which means a much...

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826. Wong Fei-hung/Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

Running Time: 134 minutesDirected By: Hark TsuiWritten By: Yiu Ming Leung, Pik-yin Tang, Hark Tsui, Kai-Chi YuMain Cast: Jet Li, Joseph Sayah, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung, Rosamund KwanClick here to view the trailerKEEP YOUR KUNG FUHere I thought the watching my backwards through the 90s films would be a breeze, yet I'll be damned if there hasn't been a fair share of stinkers along the way. Add to that list, "Once Upon a Time in China" - hands down the...

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822. Nema-ye Nazdik/Close-Up (1990)

Running Time: 97 minutesDirected By: Abbas KiarostamiWritten By: Abbas KiarostamiMain Cast: Hossain Sabzian, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Abbas Kiarostami, Abolfazi Ahankhah, Mehrdad AhankhahDOCU-FICTIONJust a heads up, expect me to start jumping around a little more sporadically through the 80s and the rest of the year 1990. If I get a chance later today, I may swing in and present a FINAL 25 list, just so you guys know what to expect in the coming weeks,...

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November 2013 Recap

Before we get into the recapping, I wanted to let everyone know that I've finally rounded out my ALTERNATE 1000 GREATEST FILMS LIST by including nine movies from this year. With Sight & Sound, Cashiers du Cinema and Empire Magazine putting out their top of the year lists, I decided to just peruse those and choose the nine that seemed to be the most prevalent, they are:1. The Act of Killing2. Gravity3. Blue is the Warmest Color4. Rush5. Captain...

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840. Tongues Untied (1991)

Running Time: 55 minutesDirected By: Marlon RiggsMain Cast: Essex HemphillClick here to view the trailerBLACK MEN LOVING BLACK MENNetflix had this one on a wait, but finally broke down and shipped it to me from another facility (all the way from San Jose, CA - I'm in Pennsylvania) and I can finally check this one off the grand checklist. Of course, I'm talking about "Tongues Untied" - the ultra poetic documentary from Marlon Riggs.It's not something...

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816. King of New York (1990)

Running Time: 103 minutesDirected By: Abel FerraraWritten By: Nicholas St. JohnMain Cast: Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso, Victor Argo, Janet JulianClick here to view the trailerIT'S GOOD TO BE THE KING?Moving right along, back tracking my way through (probably) my favorite decade - the decade of the 90s. Hey, I was born in the 90s, so for all of you 90s haters, I'm sorry, but almost all of my childhood memories took place in...

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792. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

Running Time: 103 minutesDirected By: Robert ZemeckisWritten By: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, from the novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? by Gary K. WolfMain Cast: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy; (voices): Charles Fleischer, Kathleen TurnerClick here to view the trailerANIMATION MEETS REALITYIn case this entry didn't tip you off, I've decided to continue moving chronologically past the 90s and through the 80s as well. I realize we're...

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828. Da Hong Deng long Gao gao Gua/Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

Running Time: 124 minutesDirected By: Yimou ZhangWritten By: Ni Zhen, from novel by Su TongMain Cast: Gong Li, He Caifei, Cao Cuifen, Jin Shuyuan, Lin KongCHINA HITS A HOME RUN, FINALLY!I can't tell you how much I was dreading this movie and is it any wonder, after sitting through "A Brighter Summer Day", "Farewell My Concubine" and "The Blue Kite"? Well, I'm happy to report that my dread was unwarranted, as I actually really loved this movie.The...

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825. Total Recall (1990)

Running Time: 109 minutesDirected By: Paul VerhoevenWritten By: Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Gary Goldman, from the short story We Can Remember It For You Wholesale by Philip K. DickMain Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, Michael IronsideClick here to view the trailerOPEN YOUR MIND, MANSo the turkey leftovers are just about wiped out, the Christmas shopping season is in full swing and Arnold Schwarzenegger wants...

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The Sunshine Award!

I know I mentioned it in a previous post, but Brigitte Badeau was kind enough to bestow upon me the Sunshine Award. You can check out Brigitte and her marvelous film reviews over at I Blame Movies. Anyway, I'll, of course, be gracious enough to participate in the award accepting responsibilities, which go something like this:1. Include the Sunshine Award in a post or on your blog2. Link to the person who nominated you. 3. Answer 10 questions...

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830. Guling jie shaonian sha ren shijian/A Brighter Summer Day (1991)

Running Time: 237 minutesDirected By: Edward YangWritten By: Yan Hongya, Lai Mingtang, Yang Shunqing, Edward YangMain Cast: Chang Chen, Chang Kuo-Chu, Elaine Jin, Lisa Yang, Wong ChizanARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT?Happy Thanksgiving to all of the American readers, although by the time you read this, Thanksgiving will be over. Anyway, here's hoping you had a happy and safe "Turkey Day" and didn't get mauled while doing your Black Friday shopping.So here...

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827. Boyz 'N the Hood (1991)

Running Time: 112 minutesDirected By: John SingletonWritten By: John SingletonMain Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Larry Fishburne, Nia LongClick here to view the trailerON MY JOURNEY I PASSED THROUGH THE HOODFor the unaware, I work in a grocery store and this is my busy time of year! Therefore, bear with me as I struggle through these next few days and try to simultaneously keep up the flow of movies being watched and reviews...

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829. DELICATESSEN (1991)

Running Time: 99 minutesDirected By: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc CaroWritten By: Gilles Adrien, Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre JeunetMain Cast: Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Karin Viard, Ticky HolgadoClick here to view the trailerNOTES: A very big thank you to Brigitte Badeau, of I Blame Movies for giving me the Sunshine Award. Please take a moment to check out the great work Brigitte is doing with her own blog and again, thank...

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