Eric Neufeld (neufanator)

Falling Down R

I thought the film started off great, but I was a little disappointed with the middle of the film (specifically, the background history of Michael Douglas' character). But, all in all, this is a very entertaining film.

Good Night, And Good Luck PG

To be honest, I don't think I know enough about communism in the United States circa 1950 to fully appreciate this film, but that doesn't mean I can't follow Good Night, And Good Luck.

In this film, Clooney (as director) tells the non-fictional story of Edward R. Murrow (performed by the talented David Strathairn), a daring news reporter, who stood up against a U.S. senator by voicing his opinions and revealing the truth through movie footage about the radical and outlandish proceedings of trying to prevent Communism from spreading throughout the country.

I admit that it was a little difficult to get into at first, but found that the film quickly picks up steam and it soon becomes apparent of how dangerous the subject matter was around this time.

With excellent performances, beautiful b&w cinematography, and a smooth jazz soundtrack, Good Night, And Good Luck is a very enjoyable independent that should not be overlooked by movie-enthusiasts.

Pulp Fiction R

Considered the greatest film of 1994, Quentin Tarantino's PULP FICTION won around 7 Academy Awards (including Best Screenplay) and won the Palme D'or at the Cannes Film Festival. This film is actually a collection of short stories, where different characters interact with each other, some of them in unexpected ways. I know a lot of you may be thinking 'Well, he's a Tarantino nut, so of course he gives this movie 5 stars!' Well, THIS IS THE MOVIE THAT MADE ME A TARANTINO NUT. The dialogue is witty and sharp, the stories are entertaining and suspenseful, and the cinematography is truly unique; I doubt you'll find another film that uses trunk shots or 10 minutes long takes like this film does. The dialogue is also unique in that each character has a large chunk of dialogue before the others speak; PULP FICTION is, in a way, more of a theatrical play than a real Hollywood film. Music is only used transitionally. I think it is this quality of dialogue that gives the film its edge and strange sense of realism. A lot of people do not like this film because 'it's boring.' You're just not paying attention. THIS IS NOT AN ACTION FLICK. PULP FICTION is more story than anything. Before you switch the station or just the DVD player off, just give the film a chance and listen. The stories are really captivating and original. The movie is very clever and well-thought out. People don't like it because it's not like most other films. I think that's what makes PULP FICTION an incredible film. In the end, what the entire film adds up to is choice: good or evil? I would go into more detail, but that would spoil the movie :P If you have to watch one Quentin Tarantino film, make it PULP FICTION. Fun fact: The movie's line "You know what they call a Quater Pounder with Cheese in Paris?... They call it a Royale with cheese." was voted as the #81 of "The 100 Greatest Movie Lines" by Premiere in 2007.

Inglourious Basterds R

Tarantino at his goriest, bloodiest best! Hilarious, action-packed, and suspenseful, Inglourious Basterds is a fun little romp through Nazi-occupied France. I was actually quite surprised at just how graphic and gory this film was: Tarantino really does pull out all the stops on this one, obviously not afraid to spill some blood-soaked guts on screen and burn it into your mind. The trademark black humour is as sharp as ever, but there is also a thick layer of emotion and realism laid down by the Jewish refugee, Shosanna Dreyfus, who witnessed her family being executed by the Nazis. I was surprised at how realistic and heart-pounding some moments were in Inglourious Basterds. Well, there isn't much more I can say without giving everything away, so I'll just say: GO WATCH THIS MOVIE NOW! IT'S INCREDIBLE! Oh, but just note that this is definitely Quentin's most violent and graphic movie, so if you have a weak stomach I'd be careful. Nice to see you still have it Mr. Tarantino