Me & 3 Marion Cotillard Movies

I think the main reason I like Marion Cotillard is that she will sometimes choose big Hollywood movies and sometimes she goes for a smaller film only a few people will see. Cotillard is a very talented and beautiful actress.

Deux Jours, Une Nuit

Genre: Drama

Year: 2014

Director: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

Cast: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, Pili Groyne, Simon Caundry, Catherine Salée, Batiste Sornin, Alain Eloy, Myriem Akeddiou, Fabienne Sciascia, Timur Magomedgadzhiev, Hicham Slaoui, Philippe Jeusette, Yohan Zimmer, Christelle Cornil, Laurent Caron, Franck Laisné, Serge Koto, Morgan Marinne, Gianni La Rocca, Ben Hamidou, Olivier Gourmet, Carl Jadot

Description: Sandra (Marion Cotillard), a young Belgian mother, discovers that her workmates have opted for a significant pay bonus, in exchange for her dismissal. She has only one weekend to convince her colleagues to give up their bonuses so that she can keep her job.

Opinion: Sometimes the simplest movies are the most beautiful ones.

Favorite character: Sandra (Marion Cotillard)

Most memorable quote: “Everytime I feel like a beggar, a thief coming to take their money. They look at me, ready to hit me. I feel like I'm hitting them too.” – Sandra -

Best scene: The final scene, where she feels like she has done everything she could.

The Immigrant

Genre: Drama/ Romance

Year: 2013

Director: James Gray

Cast: Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Renner, Dagmara Dominczyk, Angela Sarafyan, Glenn Fleshler, Gabriel Rush, Ilia Volok, Antoni Corone, Dylan Hartigan, DeeDee Luxe, Julian Murdoch, Francine Daveta, Anna Kuchma, John Mitchell, Gil O’Brien, Kevin Cannon, Francesca Murdoch

Description: The innocent immigrant Ewa (Marion Cotillard) is tricked into a life of burlesque and vaudeville until a dazzling magician (Jeremy Renner) tries to save her and reunite her with her sister who is being held in the confines of Ellis Island.

Opinion: The movie has beautiful costumes and décor, but the overall story is a bit monotone.

Favorite character: Orlando the Magician/ Emil (Jeremy Renner)

Most memorable quote: “My mother used to always tell me, God's eye is on every sparrow. You've got a right to be happy, Ewa. At least, that's what I think.” – Emil -

Best scene: The moment where Emil first sees Ewa.

The Dark Knight Rises

Genre: Action/ Thriller/ Adventure/ Fantasy/ Crime

Year: 2012

Director: Christopher Nolan

Cast: Christian Bale, Tom hardy, Liam Neeson, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Juno Temple, Daniel Sunjata, Matthew Modine

Description: Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, the Dark Knight (Christian Bale) is forced to return from his imposed exile to save Gotham City from the brutal guerrilla terrorist Bane with the help of the enigmatic Catwoman (Anne Hathaway).

Opinion: For me it’s the best movie in the Dark Knight trilogy. Great bad guy and good story.

Favorite character: Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman)

Most memorable quote: “Peace has cost you your strength! Victory has defeated you!” – Bane -

Best scene: The fight between Batman and Bane

Favorite of the 3: “Deux Jours, Une Nuit”

Me and 3 Jessica Chastain Movies

Jessica Chastain has become one of my favourite actresses over the years. She has been in so many great movies already and there are also some good ones to look forward to, like “Crimson Peak”. Here are the three Jessica Chastain movies I watched.

A Most Violent Year

Genre: Drama/ Crime/ Action/ Thriller

Year: 2014

Director: J.C. Chandor

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola, Albert Brooks, Elyes Gabel, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Peter Gerety, Christopher Abbott, Ashley Williams, John Procaccino, Glenn Fleshler, Jerry Adler, Annie Funke, Maathew Maher, David Margulies, Pico Alexander

Description: In New York City 1981, ambitious immigrant Abel (Oscar Isaac) fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history.

Opinion: The movie slowly reveals itself and the calm way the story is told really works. Great performances by Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain.

Favorite character: Anna Morales (Jessica Chastain)

Most memorable quote: “When it feels scary to jump, that is exactly when you jump, otherwise you end up staying in the same place your whole life, and that I can't do.” – Abel Morales -

Best scene: The car chase scene, where Abel is trying to follow the man who stole one of his tankers.

Lawless

Genre: Crime/ Drama

Year: 2012

Director: John Hollcoat

Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Jessica Chastain, Guy Pearce, Mia Wasikowska, Dane DeHaan, Gary Oldman

Description: A trio of bootlegging brothers are threatened by a new special deputy and other authorities angling for a cut of their profits.

Opinion: It’s a good western/ gangster film. Nice setting, good acting and fast paced. An uncomplicated, enjoyable watch. Favorite character: Forrest Bondurant (Tom Hardy)

Most memorable quote: “It is not the violence that sets men apart, alright, it is the distance that he is prepared to go.” – Forrest Bondurant -

Best scene: The moment where Forrest finds out that Maggie helped him when he was attacked and that something happened to her as well, although she doesn’t want to admit to it.

Zero Dark Thirty

Genre: Drama/ Thriller

Year: 2012

Director: Kathryn Bigelow

Cast: Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Jason Clarke, Chris Pratt, Joel Edgerton, James Gandolfini, Kyle Chandler, Taylor Kinney, Jennifer Ehle, Frank Grillo, Mark Duplass, Harold Perrineau

Description: A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May 2011.

Opinion: The movie could be dull because of the length and all the politics, but it’s Jessica Chastain that makes this movie worthwhile. Great and strong film!

Favorite character: Maya (Jessica Chastain)

Most memorable quote: “I'm the motherfucker that found this place. Sir.” – Maya -

Best scene: Where Maya is telling her superior why it’s important to find Osama Bin Laden and that she is the one who is going to find him.

Favorite of the 3: “Zero Dark Thirty”

Me and 3 "Toy Story" Movies

I rewatched the complete “Toy Story” trilogy last weekend and it’s actually one of my favorites movie series of all time. It’s going to have another sequel in 2017, but for now it’s the perfect opportunity to use those three movies for this item.

Toy Story

Genre: Animation/ Family/ Comedy/ Adventure

Year: 1995

Director: John Lasseter

Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, John Morris, Erik von Detten, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Sarah Freeman, Penn Jillette, Jack Angel, Spencer Aste

Description: Cowboy doll Woody (Tom hanks) is profoundly threatened and jealous when the new spaceman figure Buzz (Tim Allen) supplants him as top toy in a boy's room.

Opinion: Groundbreaking at the time, because it was the first fully computer animated cartoon. It looks stunning and it gave us some of the greatest Disney characters of all time.

Favorite character: Rex (voiced by Wallace Shawn)

Most memorable quote: “What if Andy gets another dinosaur? A mean one? I just don't think I can take that kind of rejection!” – Rex -

Best scene: The moment where Rex is trying to scare Woody, but he doesn’t seem impressed at all.

Toy Story 2

Genre: Animation/ Family/ Comedy/ Adventure

Year: 1999

Director: John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, Le Unkrich

Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammar, Wayne Knight, Estelle Harris, Jodi Benson, Joe Ranft

Description: When Woody (Tom Hanks) is stolen by a toy collector (Wayne Knight), Buzz (Tim Allen) and his friends vow to rescue him, but Woody finds the idea of immortality in a museum tempting.

Opinion: Another great adventure of our most beloved toys. Almost as great as the first movie.

Favorite character: Rex (Voiced by Wallace Shawn)

Most memorable quote: “How do you spell F.B.I.?” – Rex -

Best scene: That moment where Woody is fixed up by a toy maker.

Toy Story 3

Genre: Animation/ Family/ Comedy/ Adventure

Year: 2010

Director: Lee Unkrich

Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Michael Keaton, Whoopi Goldberg, John Ratzenberger, Joan Cusack, Bonnie Hunt, Timothy Dalton, R. Lee Ermey, Wallace Shawn, Cheech Marin, Frank Welker, Jodi Benson, Laurie Metcalf, Kristen SChaal, Don Rickles, Ned Beatty, Jeff Garlin, Eden Riegel, Gilbert Gottfried, John Morris, Blake Clark, Lee Unkrich, Estelle Harris, Charles Adler, Lou Romano, Elissa Knight, Beatrice Miller, Jeff Pidgeon, Teddy Newton

Description: The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.

Opinion: Just when we thought Pixar made one sequel too many, they made “Toy Story 3”. And they also created some great, awesome and loveable new characters!

Favorite character: Rex (Voiced by Wallace Shawn)

Most memorable quote: “Oh yes! Return of the Astro-Nut!” – Hamm -

Best scene: That scene after the credits, where Mr. Pricklepants and one of the aliens are playing there version of Romeo and Juliet.

Favorite of the 3: “Toy Story 3”

Me & 3 Music Movies

I’ve seen a couple of music movies lately. No, not musicals, but movies where music is the theme. In many different forms too. Here are the three movies I watched.

A Late Quartet

Genre: Drama

Year: 2012

Director: Yaron Zilberman

Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Christopher Walken, Mark Ivanir, Imogen Poots, Wallace Shawn

Description: Members of a world-renowned string quartet struggle to stay together in the face of death, competing egos and insuppressible lust.

Opinion: A fantastic drama featuring some of the greatest actors of Hollywood. Surprisingly good movie!

Favorite character: Peter Mitchell (Christopher Walken)

Most memorable quote: “You treat him like a doormat and he's going to start to wonder what's outside the door”. – Alexandra Gelbart -

Best scene: The last concert that the famous quartet plays together.

Begin Again

Genre: Drama/ Comedy

Year: 2013

Director: John Carney

Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Keira Knightley, Catherine Keener, James Corden, Adam Levine, Hailee Steinfeld, Mos Def, CeeLo Green

Description: A chance encounter between disgraced music-business executive Dan (Mark Ruffalo) and young singer-songwriter Greta (Keira Knightley) turns into a promising collaboration between the two talents.

Opinion: A great feel-good movie for music lovers, a film that puts a smile on everyone’s face.

Favorite character: Dan (Mark Ruffalo)

Most memorable quote: “You know, I wasn't trying to win you over. I was telling you to fuck off.” – Greta -

Best scene: Dan and Greta walk the streets of New York and share headphones to listen to music together.

Pitch Perfect

Genre: Comedy/ Romance

Year: 2012

Director: Jason Moore

Cast: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Camp

Description: Beca (Anna Kendrick), a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition.

Opinion: If you like the TV-show “Glee”, you’re gonna love this one. If you don’t, skip it.

Favorite character: Beca

Most memorable quote: “You guys are gonna get pitch-slapped so hard, your man boobs are gonna concave.” – Fat Amy -

Best scene: The moment where Beca starts singing “Don’t you (forget about me)” by the Simple Minds.

Favorite of the 3: “Begin Again”

Me & 3 Alfred Hitchcock Movies

Alfred Hitchcock was such an amazing director, probably the best of his generation. I hadn’t seen many of his films, only “Psycho” and “The Birds”, but I wanted more. So decided to pick three films and watch them for this item. Here are the three Hitchcock movies I watched.

Rear Window

Genre: Thriller

Year: 1954

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Cast: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, Raymond Burr

Description: Alfred Hitchcock is pushing the boundaries of his own thriller genre with “Rear Window”. He sets you on the wrong foot and in this unique setting he does this in an excellent way.

Opinion: The movie is set in one location, on a set. That’s exciting? Hell yeah! I loved it.

Favorite character: L.B. Jefferies (James Stewart)

Most memorable quote: “Intelligence. Nothing has caused the human race so much trouble as intelligence.“ –Stella-

Best scene: The moment where the neighbour across the courtyard sees L.B. Jefferies.

North by Northwest

Genre: Thriller/ Action

Year: 1959

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Cast: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, Leo g. Carroll, Josephine Hutchinson, Philip Ober, Martin Landau, Adam Williams, Edward Platt, Robert Ellenstein, Les Tremayne, Philip Collidge, Patrick McVey, Ed Binns

Description: Hapless New York advertising Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive.

Opinion: It’s a spy thriller, which obviously inspired the James Bond movies, but it also has lots of humour in it.

Favorite character: Roger O. Thornhill

Most memorable quote: “I may go back to hating you. It was more fun.” –Roger o. Thornhill-

Best scene: Off course that chase scene with the airplane.

Vertigo

Genre: Mystery/ Thriller

Year: 1958

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Cast: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bell Geddes, Tom Hellmore, Henry Jones

Description: Retired San Francisco detective John ‘Scottie’ Ferguson (James Stewart) is suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

Opinion: A great thriller with a twist, James Stewart is fantastic in “Vertigo”.

Favorite character: Midge

Most memorable quote: “Only one is a wanderer; two together are always going somewhere” –Madeleine-

Best scene: That psychedelic dream sequence.

Favorite of the 3: “Rear Window

Me & 3 Joseph Gordon-Levitt Movies

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is such a talented actor, who started out as a child star. He actually stars in some of my favourite movies, like “(500) Days of Summer” and “50/ 50”. I didn’t pick those films, so here are the three film with Joseph Gordon-Levitt I watched.

Don Jon

Genre: Drama/ Comedy

Year: 2013

Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza

Description: Jon (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.Opninion: It could have been a lot better, but what I loved the most is the father/ daughter relationship between Eastwood and Adam’s characters.

Opinion: I already knew that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was a great actor, but he has also proven to be an amazing writer and director. I hope he will do this more often.

Favorite character: Esther (Julianne Moore)

Most memorable quote: “There's only a few things I really care about in life. My body. My pad. My ride. My family. My church. My boys. My girls. My porn.“ –Jon-

Best scene: The discussion between Jon and Barbra about Swiffer pads. It really cracked me up.

Premium Rush

Genre: Thriller/ Action

Year: 2012

Director: David Koepp

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez, Michael Shannon, Wolé Parks, Jamie Chung, Aasif Mandvi

Description: In Manhattan, bike messenger Wilee (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop (Michael Shannon), who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

Opinion: Very original, pumping adrenaline, a good thrill ride. Enjoyed it very much.

Favorite character: Wilee (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)

Most memorable quote: “I like to ride. Fixed gear. No brakes. Can't stop. Don't want to, either.” –Wilee-

Best scene: Where Wilee is trying to shake off a biker cop, who is chasing him.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Genre: Crime/ Thriller

Year: 2014

Director: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller

Cast: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosario Dawson, Bruce Willis, Eva Green, Powers Boothe, Dennis Haysbert, Ray Liotta, Christopher Meloni, Jeremy Piven, Christopher Lloyd, Jamie King, Juno Temple, Stacy Keach, Marton Csokas, Jamie Chung

Description: Some of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.

Opinion: Not as good as “Sin City”, but I didn’t expect that. It’s amazing, looks familiar and amazed me again. Wonderful film

Favorite character: Nancy Callahan (Jessica Alba)

Most memorable quote: “Death is just like life in Sin City. It always wins.” –John Hartigan-

Best scene: The opening scene with Marv, we’re back in Sin City.

Favorite of the 3: “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”

Me & 3 Amy Adams Movies

I’ve come to love Amy Adams over the years. She is so vibrant on the screen, you just can’t go around her. Adams has actually grown out to be one of my favourite actresses. Here are the three movies I picked and what I think of them.

Trouble with the Curve

Genre: Drama

Year: 2012

Director: Robert Lorenz

Cast: Clint Eastwoord, Amy Adams, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman, Robert Patrick, Matthew Lillard, Bob Gunton

Description: Gus (Clint Eastwood) is a baseball scout. The team he works for thinks he should retire. He asks them to let him do one more scouting job to prove himself. His friend, Pete (John Goodman), asks Gus’ estranged daughter, Mickey (Amy Adams), if she could go with him to make sure he's okay as his eyes are failing.

Opninion: It could have been a lot better, but what I loved the most is the father/ daughter relationship between Eastwood and Adam’s characters.

Favorite character: Mickey (Amy Adams)

Most memorable quote: “I know I'm as blind as a slab of concrete, but I'm not helpless. I'll put a bullet in my head when that happens.” –Gus-

Best scene: The scene where Micky and Gus are showing off the new player, who can throw a curveball.

American Hustle

Genre: Drama/ Crime

Year: 2013

Director: David O. Russell

Cast: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence, Alessandro Nivola, Louis C.K., Robert De Niro

Description: Con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and his seductive partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) are forced to work for wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). He pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia.

Opinion: Good story and great acting by especially Bale, Adams and Renner. Nice job on making it look like the actual ‘70s.

Favorite character: Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner)

Most memorable quote: “You're nothing to me until you're everything.” –Sydney Prosser-

Best scene: Irving and Sydney dance to Duke Ellington.

Julie & Julia

Genre: Comedy

Year: 2009

Director: Nora Ephron

Cast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Chris Messina, Stanley Tucci, Jane Lynch

Description: Julia Child's (Meryl Streep) story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's (Amy Adams) 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book.

Opinion: The perfect movie for foodies, dont watch it if you haven't eaten yet. Although Amy Adams is a bit overshadowed by Meryl Streep, both ladies are great in their roles.

Favorite character: Paul Child (Stanley Tucci)

Most memorable quote: “These damn things are as hot as a stiff cock!” –Julia Child-

Best scene: Julia Childs hears that her book will be published.

Favorite of the 3: “American Hustle”

Me & 3 Steve McQueen Movies

I bought all three off his movies on DVD, only realizing later that they were all directed by Steve McQueen (and also all starring Michael Fassbender). So the perfect opportunity to use it for this item.

12 Years a Slave

Genre: Drama

Year: 2013

Director: Steve McQueen

Cast: Chiwetel Ejifor, Michael Fassbender, Lupito Nyong’o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Brad Pitt, Sarah Paulson

Description: In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejifor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.

Opinion: I was overly excited to see this and when I did it left me breathless. Such a beautiful movie, an unbelievable story that really grabs you. Really, if you don’t cry during this movie, you’re not human.

Favorite character: Patsey (Lupito Nyong’o)

Most memorable quote: “I don't want to survive. I want to live” –Solomon Northup-

Best scene: It might sound cruel, but the scene where Patsey get whipped was the one that grabbed me the most. Definitely the best scene of the movie, that showed everyone how cruel Edwin Epps was.

Shame

Genre: Drama

Year: 2011

Director: Steve McQueen

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan

Description: In New York City, Brandon's (Michael Fassbender) carefully cultivated private life -- which allows him to indulge his sexual addiction -- is disrupted when his sister (Carey Mulligan) arrives unannounced for an indefinite stay.

Opinion: I heard many things about it and frankly I thought it was going to be a movie just about sex. Well, it’s a lot more than that. It’s a fantastic film, realistic and mesmerizing. Michael Fassbender does a wonderful job.

Favorite character: Brandon Sullivan (Michael Fassbender)

Most memorable quote: “We're not bad people. We just come from a bad place.” –Sissy Sullivan-

Best scene: When Brandon hears his sister is having way too much fun with his boss, he decides to go for a run. It’s a very long shot, following him down the streets of New York.

Hunger

Genre: Drama

Year: 2008

Director: Steve McQueen

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Liam Cummingham

Description: Irish republican Bobby Sands (Michael Fassbender) leads the inmates of a Northern Irish prison in a hunger strike. Favorite character: Bobby Sands (Michael Fassbender)

Most memorable quote: “I have my belief, and in all its simplicity that is the most powerful thing.” –Bobby Sands-

Best scene: Where Bobby Sands is talking to Father Dominic Moran. It’s a very long scene, with them just talking and the camera in the same position for all this time. Great scene.

Favorite of the 3: “12 Years a Slave”

Me & 3 Philadelphia Movies

This idea just popped in my head when I realized that two movies I watched in one night where both set in this American city. That’s why I decided to go for three movie that were set in Philadelphia. One is pretty obvious. Here are my three choices of movies set in Philly.

Philadelphia

Genre: Drama

Year: 1993

Director: Jonathan Demme

Cast: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Antonia Banderas, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards

Description: When Andy (Tom hanks), a man with AIDS, is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires homophobic small time lawyer Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit. Opinion: I hadn’t seen this movie in a long time. I realized what a great movie this is. One of the best performances of Tom Hanks, he manages to make me cry every single time. And Denzel Washington also solid as always. When this movie came out, it was still not done to talk openly about AIDS, so this movie made a change.

Favorite character: Andrew “Andy” Beckett (Tom Hanks)

Most memorable quote: “Some of these people make me sick. But a law's been broken here. You do remember the law, don't you?” – Joe Miller -

Best scene: Joe is going over the case with Andy, when Andy all off a sudden stops to listen to the opera. He tells Joe why he thinks it’s so beautiful and loses himself in all his emotions.

Rocky Balboa

Genre: Drama

Year: 2006

Director: Sylvester Stallone

Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Milo Ventimiglia, Burt Young, Geraldine Hughes, Antonio Tarver

Description: Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) comes out of retirement to step into the ring for the last time and face the heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon (Antonio Tarver).

Opinion: When I first heard about this, I wasn’t too thrilled to see another “Rocky” movie. I’m a huge fan of the first, but this one is also very good. I didn’t expect it all.

Favorite character: Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)

Most memorable quote: “The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you're hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!” – Rocky Balboa -

Best scene: The good old work out montage.

Silver Linings Playbook

Genre: Drama/ Comedy

Year: 2012

Director: David O. Russell

Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jackie Weaver, Chris Tucker

Description: After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

Favorite character: Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper)

Most memorable quote: “Humanity is just nasty and there is no silver lining” – Tiffany -

Best scene: The dance that Pat and Tiffany perform and how they react after their (not so great) score.

Favorite of the 3: “Silver Linings Playbook”

Me & 3 Dave Franco Movies

Without even realizing it, I watched three movies starring Dave Franco in a short period of time. He’s never the main star, yet, but I see a bright future for this guy. Although he isn’t as good as his brother James, and he probably never will, he’s not bad to watch. So here are three movies starring Dave Franco.

 

Now You See Me

Genre: Thriller

Year: 2013

Director: Louis Leterrier

Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Mark Ruffalo, Mélanie Laurent, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine

Description: An FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) and an Interpol detective (Mélanie Laurent) track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.

Opinion: It’s visually an amazing movie, but the director doesn’t have great tricks up his sleave. It’s all very predictable and not all the characters get the attention they deserve.

Favorite character: Alma Dray (Mélanie Laurent)

Most memorable quote: “Whatever is about to follow, whatever this grand trick is, is really going to amaze. Look closely, because the closer you think you are, the less you'll actually see”. –Thaddeus Bradley-

Best scene: The opening scene, where we meet the four horsemen.

Fright Night

Genre: Horror/ Thriller/ Comedy

Year: 2011

Director: Craig Gillespie

Cast: Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, David Tennant, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Description: Charlie (Anton Yelchin) suspects that his new neighbor Jerry (Colin Farrell) is a vampire.

Opinion: Definitely not bad for a remake. My brother is a huge fan of the original and was pleasantly surprised by this one. It’s a very enjoyable horror, with little touches of subtle humor in it.

Favorite character: Peter Vincent (David Tennant)

Most memorable quote: “That is a terrible vampire name. Jerry?” –Charlie Brewster-

Best scene: Jerry is asking Charlie if he has some beer for him. By this time Charlie is doubting his friend’s stories, that Jerry is a vampire. While Charlie is getting the beer out of the fridge, Jerry is standing outside. But Charlie doesn’t invite him inside, because if he is a vampire that would give him all access.

Neighbors

Genre: Comedy

Year: 2014

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Cast: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Description: Kelly and Mac (Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen) are settling down in a quiet neighborhood with their newborn child, until a fraternity moves into the house next door.

Opinion: A good comedy that managed to make me cry of laughter. Both verbal and physical humor, great comedic performances by Rogen, Byrne and Efron.

Favorite character: Mac Radner (Seth Rogen)

Most memorable quoteL “He puts his dick in your mouth while you were asleep!” –Pete- “I wasn’t asleep.” –Assjuice- Best scene: The fight between Mac and Teddy.

Favorite of the 3: “Neighbors”

Me & 3 Cornetto Movies

Now that I finally saw “The World’s End” I can finally put these three amazing films in this item. I love all the movies that Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost made together. They are just genius.

Shaun of the Dead
Genre: Comedy/ Horror
Year: 2004
Director: Edgar Wright
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Dylan Moran, Lucy Davies, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Martin Freeman
Description: Shaun (Simon Pegg) decides to turn his moribund life around by winning back his ex-girlfriend, reconciling his relationship with his mother, and dealing with an entire community that has returned from the dead to eat the living.
Opinion: This is what started it all. I laughed so hard when I first saw it, and maybe even harder the second time.
Favorite character: Ed (Nick Frost)
Most memorable quote: “Who died and made you fucking king of the zombies?” - Ed -
Best scene: While the jukebox (which is on random) plays “Don’t stop me now” by Queen, Shaun, Ed and Liz are beating up zombies.

Hot Fuzz
Genre: Comedy/ Action
Year: 2007
Director: Edgar Wright
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Dalton, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, Steve Coogan, Paddy Considine, Rafe Spall
Description: Exceptional London cop Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is involuntarily transferred to a quaint English village and paired with a witless new partner. While on the beat, Nicholas suspects a sinister conspiracy is afoot with the residents.
Opinion: I remember that my brother and I leaned this movie from someone, saying it wasn’t all that funny. Well, they obviously don’t have a great sense of humour, because British humour doesn’t get any better than this. The story is fun and they way it’s executed is just simply brilliant.
Favorite character: Danny Butterman (Nick Frost)
Most memorable quote: “[shouting] Have you ever wondered why, why the crime rate in Sandford is so low, yet the accident rate is so high?” – Nicholas Angel -
Best scene: Danny tries to jump over a fence, like Nicholas did. Only Danny isn’t as good at it.

The World’s End
Genre: Comedy/ Action/ Science-Fiction
Year: 2013
Director: Edgar Wright
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan, Rosamund Pike, Pierce Brosnan
Description: Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.
Opinion: It was worth the wait. Very subtle British humour and a great way to end a trilogy.
Favorite character: Gary King (Simon Pegg)
Most memorable quote: “What the fuck does WTF mean?” – Gary King -
Best scene: The fight scene in the bathroom.

Favorite of the 3: Hot Fuzz

Me & 3 Benedict Cumberbatch Movies

I absolutely adore this actor, Benedict Cumberbatch. I don’t know what it is, I love his voice, but everything about him just fascinates me. His show “Sherlock” is an addiction for me, but he also has a bunch of great films. So I decided to watch three movies with Benedict Cumberbatch.

Amazing Grace
Genre: Drama
Year: 2006
Director: Michael Apted
Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Romola Garai, Michael Gambon, Rufus Sewell, Toby Jones
Description: The idealist William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade.
Opinion: A story to goes to your heart. It’s an overlooked film, not many people have seen it I think. It’s a beautiful story, well made into a movie.
Favorite character: William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd)
Most memorable quote: “No matter how loud you shout, you will not drown out the voice of the people!” –William Wolberforce-
Best scene: Where the two best friends William Wilberforce and William Pitt are racing eacht other.

Star Trek Into Darkness
Genre: Science Fiction/ Action
Director: J.J. Abrams
Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zoe Saldana, Alice Eve, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Peter Weller, Bruce Greenwood
Description: After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
Opinion: It’s better than the first and you might even like it when you’re not a “Star Trek” fan. I especially liked Benedict Cumberbatch as a villain, which makes it the strongest point of the film.
Favorite character: John Harisson aka Khan (Benedict Cumberbatch)
Most memorable quote: “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few”. –Spock-
Best scene: The moment where Kirk is interrogating John Harisson for the first time.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Genre: Drama/ Mystery/ Thriller
Year: 2011
Director: Tomas Alfredson
Cast: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, John Hurt, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Toby Jones, Stephen Graham, Ciarán Hinds
Description: In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley (Gary Oldman) is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6.
Opinion: What an interesting spy thriller. It captivated me from beginning ‘till end. Although it’s a bit slow, it didn’t bore me one second.
Favorite character: George Smiley (Gary Oldman)
Most memorable quote: “It's the oldest question of all, George. Who can spy on the spies?” -Oliver Lacon-
Best scene: Where Peter Guillaim is trying to smuggle documents out of the archive. It was a nail biting scene.
Favorite of the 3: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Me & 3 Sequel Movies

A lot of sequels came out this year, so I decided to pick some of the most interesting ones. The three I picked where actually on my top five list of movies I was dying to see in 2013.

Monsters University
Genre: Family/ Animation
Year: 2013
Director: Dan Scanlon
Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Sean Hayes, Dave Foley, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Charlie Day, Nathan Fillion, Alfred Molina, Tyler Labine, Aubrey Plaza, Bobby Moynihan, Bonnie Hunt, John Krasinksi, Julia Sweeney, Bill Hader, John Ratzenberger
Description: A look at the relationship between Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.
Opinion: I’m a huge fan of the first. Its sequel is not as good, but also hilarious. It’s filled with a lot of great new characters ans as always Mike Wazowski made me laugh out loud. Art also, my favourite of the new characters.
Favorite character: Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal)
Most memorable quote: “You don’t study scaring, you just do it” –Sully-
Best scene: The first challenge in the scare games, where they have to run through a tunnel with weird spikey things all over the place. Whenever you touch one, that part of your body swells.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Genre: Science Fiction/ Action/ Adventure
Year: 2013
Director: Francis Lawrence
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, Jena Malone, Sam Claflin, Toby Jones, Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer
Description: Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.
Opinion: This is based on the best book in the series and the movie did it justice. It’s dark and grim and much intenser then the first one and exciting ‘till the end. Which is an open ending by the way, so now I have to wait for part 3…
Favorite character: Katniss Everdeen
Most memorable quote: “People are looking to you Katniss. You’ve given them an opportunity. They just have to be brave enough to take it” – Gale Hawthorne-
Best scene: When Katniss and Peeta are visiting District 11 for their tour, one of the citizens raises his hand and shows the symbol. The peacekeepers grab him and Katniss screams so they will stop. They take her away and de man is killed. This scene really set the mood for the film and gave me the chills.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Genre: Adventure/ Fantasy/ Action
Year: 2013
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, Lee Pace, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, James Nesbitt, Steven Hunter, Dean O’Gorman, Aiden Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Cate Blacnhett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mikael Persbrandt, Stephen Fry, Sylvester McCoy, Luke Evans
Description: The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen), continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.
Opinion: I’m a big fan of the first film, but this was even better! The pace is a bit better and it’s filled with amazing scenes. And off course finally seeing Smaug the dragon, perfectly voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.
Favorite character: Bilbo Baggins
Most memorable quote: “It never ceases to amaze me, the gourage of Hobbits” –Balin-
Best scene: Bilbo tries to find the Arkenstone and meets Smaug the dragon.

Favorite of the 3: Though one…. “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

Me & 3 Animal Movies

I love animals and there have been some great movies about animals. Some of those movies make that animal look bad, like “Jaws” or “King Kong”. Although I love those films, I chose movies which make the animals the stars of the show. Two movies, one documentary.

Life of Pi
Genre: Drama/ Fantasy/ Adventure
Year: 2012
Director: Ang Lee
Cast: Suraj Sharma, Rafe Spall, Irffan Khan
Description: A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger.
Opinion: I fell in love with the book, so I was very curious how Ang Lee was going to make this into a movie. it visually looks amazing, great film. I love the scenes between Pi and Richard Parker.
Favorite character: Pi Patel
Most memorable quote: “I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.”. – Adult Pi Patel –
Best scene: Pi tells Richard Parker that they’re dying. He lays the tigers head in his lap.

Whale Rider
Genre: Drama
Year: 2002
Director: Niki Caro
Cast: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Cliff Curtis, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Grant Roa
Description: A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
Opinion: This movie is so magical without being spectacular. What I mean is that not a lot of spectacular happens, but it keeps your attention at all times. It’s truly magnificent.
Favorite character: Paikea
Most memorable quote: “A long time ago, my ancestor Paikea came to this place on the back of a whale. Since then, in every generation of my family, the first born son has carried his name and became the leader of our tribe… until now.” – Paikea - Best scene: Paikea rides the whale.

De Nieuwe Wildernis
Genre: Documentary
Year: 2013
Director: Ruben Smit, Mark Verkerk
Cast: Harry Piekema (narrator)
Description: The Oostvaardersplassen, a nature reserve of high standard in the Netherlands. The reserve has been developed in a location that 40 years ago was under sea level in one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Nowadays, its the stage for a unique nature show: the nature determines the rhythm.
Opinion: You see so many great animal and nature documentaries about Africa, North America, Australia, you name it. But this film shows that a beautiful place shouldn’t have to be far away. It was filmed in my country, the Netherlands. I never say I'm proud of being Dutch, but this documentary shows us the parts we should be very proud of. Beautifully filmed, bombastic music.
Favorite character: -
Most memorable quote: “This is our country, like you’ve never seen it before” – Narrator -
Best scene: A young horse befriends a robin. When he dies, the little bird pays a final visit those his friend.

Favorite of the 3: Whale Rider

Me & 3 Seth Rogen Movies

You either love this guy or you hate him. I think he’s freakin’ hilarious, although his roles aren’t very diverse. I really do enjoy him and I decided to watch three of his movies. Here are the ones I picked out.

Superbad
Genre: Comedy
Year: 2007
Director: Greg Mottola
Cast: Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Emma Stone
Description: Seth and Evan (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) are best friends, inseparable, navigating the last weeks of high school. Usually shunned by the popular kids, Seth and Evan luck into an invitation to a party, and spend a long day, with the help of their nerdy friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), trying to score enough alcohol to lubricate the party and inebriate two girls, Jules (Emma Stone) and Becca (Martha McIsaac), so they can kick-start their sex lives and go off to college with a summer full of experience and new skills. Their quest is complicated by Fogell's falling in with two inept cops who both slow and assist the plan. If they do get the liquor to the party, what then? Is sex the only rite of passage at hand?
Opinion: It’s typical Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg humor. And I like it. I’m not a big fan of Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, but Seth Rogen, Bill Hader and Christopher Mintz-Plasse really steal the show here. Those scenes with the three of them just crack me up! Favorite character: McLovin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)
Most memorable quote: “I'd give my middle nut to start dating Becca”. – Evan –
Best scene: McLovin has to try to get liquor, but he worries. Especially that he should have kept the vest on.

This is the End
Genre: Comedy
Year: 2013
Director: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
Cast: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Emma Watson
Description: While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
Opinion: I was looking forward to seeing this movie and it didn’t disappoint me at all. It’s so much fun. Although I’m not a Jonah Hill fan, the cast worked perfectly together.
Favorite character: Craig Robinson (Craig Robinson)
Most memorable quote: “I don’t wanna die at James Franco’s house” –Jay Baruchel-
Best scene: Seth and James find out that Jonah is possessed by a demon and they try to hide from him. But Seth’s apparently a loud breather.

Paul
Genre: Comedy
Year: 2011
Director: Greg Mottola
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Jason Bateman, Jane Lynch
Description: Two sci-fi geeks take a pilgrimage to America's UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. When he discovers he's been taken prisoner, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town - a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Nick Frost). Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes.
Opinion: We all know the combination Pegg/ Frost works like a charm. And Seth Rogen’s voice is very recognizable, especially the laugh. It’s totally different from the Brittisch comedies they usually make, but it was highly entertaining and very funny. And I liked the supporting roles by Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader.
Favorite character: Graem Willy (Simon Pegg)
Most memorable quote: “This is America. Kidnapping a Christian is worse than harboring a fugitive” – Paul-
Best scene: The first meeting between Graeme,Clive and the alien Paul.

Favorite of the 3: “This is the End

Me & 3 Michelle Williams Movies

Michelle Williams is a fabulous actress. She is a classic beauty and is not average at any level. And she’s made some diamonds. Here are the three Michelle Williams movies I watched.

Oz the Great and Powerful
Genre: Adventure/ Fantasy
Year: 2013
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Zach Braff
Description: Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well. Opinion: Don’t you just love a good fairytale story? A lot of people criticized this movie, but I loved it. Maybe the acting is over the top, but it’s a Disney fairytale! I especially liked the three witches and the monkey. I also think the China girl was made beautifully. And oof course James…
Favorite character: Finlay (voiced by Zach Braff)
Most memorable quote: “I don’t want to be a good man, I want to be a great one” -Oz-
Best scene: Theodora’s transformation

Blue Valentine
Genre: Drama
Year: 2010
Director: Derek Cianfrance
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams
Description: Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams) are a young, working class married couple. Dean currently working as a painter, and Cindy working as a nurse in a medical clinic. They have a young daughter named Frankie. Despite their relatively tender ages, they are both ravaged by the life they've eked out together and by the experiences they've had leading into their marriage..
Opinion: You think it’s just another lovestory, think again. It’s anything but that. A couple tries to think of the better days in their relationship, while nothing is like that anymore. Williams and Gosling have perfect chemistry which makes it all very realistic an believable.
Favorite character: Cindy Pereira (Michelle Williams)
Most memorable quote: “In my experience, the prettier a girl is, the more nuts she is, which makes you insane.” –Dean Pereira- Best scene: Dean sings and plays the guitar and Cindy dances.

My Week With Marilyn
Genre: Drama
Year: 2011
Director: Simon Curtis
Cast: Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Emma Watson, Julia Ormond, Toby Jones Description: Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier's (Kenneth Branagh), documents the tense interaction between Olivier and Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams) during production of The Prince and the Showgirl.
Opinion: I never knew Marilyn Monroe was such an insecure woman, who was very unhappy. She was obviously very good at hiding it. The story that Colin Clark tells us here, is not very well known. Michelle Williams is the perfect actress to portray her, she shines in every single scene. I think her performance is even better then the movie itself.
Favorite character: Dame Sybil Thorndike (Judi Dench)
Most memorable quote: “Darling, as I'm in England let's say I sleep in nothing but Yardley's lavender”. –Marilyn Monroe-
Best scene: Marilyn and Colin are visiting Windsor Castle, when the employees welcome her. Marilyn decides to give the audience what they want, she puts on a little show for them.

Favorite of the 3: “Blue Valentine”

Me & 3 Ryan Gosling Movies

Ryan Gosling is one of the most handsome men in Hollywood, but he’s not your typical pretty boy. He chooses his films very carefully, with success. He already has some big movies on his name. Here are the three movies I chose to watch starring Ryan Gosling.

The Ides of March
Genre: Drama
Year: 2011
Director: George Clooney
Cast: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood
Description: Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling) is a young idealist who's brilliant at communications, is second in command of Governor Mike Morris's (George Clooney) presidential campaign, and is a true believer. In the middle of the Ohio primary, the campaign manager of Morris's opponent asks Meyers to meet; he offers him a job. At the same time, Morris's negotiations for the endorsement of the man in third place, a North Carolina Senator, hit a snag. A young campaign intern, Molly Stearns (Rachel Evan Wood), gets Stephen's romantic attention. Republicans have a trick up their sleeve; Stephen may be too trusting, and Molly has a secret. What's most important, career, victory, or virtue?
Opinion: George Clooney has proven a couple of times before that he’s a good director. This is not my favorite. I never really got into the film, maybe because of the politics. That never held me back before, but I just couldn’t keep my attention at all times and it has both Clooney and Gosling in it. I should give this movie another chance, when I am more in the mood for this kind of film.
Favorite character: Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling)
Most memorable quote: “You can lie, you can cheat, you can start a war, you can bankrupt the country, but you can't fuck the interns. They get you for that.” –Stephen Meyers-
Best scene: The final scene, where Stephen is getting ready for his TV interview.

Gangster Squad
Genre: Drama/ Action
Year: 2013
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Cast: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn, Emma Stone, Anthony Macki, Giovanni Ribisi, Robert Patrick, Nick Nolte, Michael Peña
Description: It's 1949 Los Angeles, and gangster Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) has moved in, with the intention of controlling all criminal activity in the city. He has bought local judges and police, and no one is willing to cross him or testify against him. Everyone except Seargant John O'Mara (Josh Brolin), a former World War II soldier, whose goal is to settle with his family in a peaceful Los Angeles. Police Chief William Parker (Nick Nolte) decides to form a special unit whose mission is to take down Cohen, and chooses O'Mara to lead the unit. O'Mara chooses 4 cops and asks another cop and vet, Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) to join him but Wooters is not interested. But when he witnesses the murder of a young boy by Cohen's people, he joins them, and they decide to take apart Cohen's organization. Cohen wonders if a rival is going after him, but eventually he realizes it's the cops. Opinion: I’ve been looking forward to this movie for a while, but it was different then I expected. I thought Gosling was the leading man, but it was Brolin, and surprisingly enough I felt a bigger attraction to him. The movie didn’t disappoint me, especially not Sean Penn who portrays a very believable mobster.
Favorite character: John O’Mara (Josh Brolin)
Most memorable quote: “Where have you been all my miserable life?” –Grace Faraday-
Best scene: John gets help from his wife Connie to assemble the perfect team.

Drive
Genre: Drama
Year: 2011
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Oscar Isaac, Christina Hendricks, Albert Brooks, Ron Perlman
Description: A mysterious Hollywood stuntman, mechanic and getaway driver lands himself in trouble when he helps out his neighbor.
Opinion: The best movie experiences are the once you go and see with no expectations and you end up being blown away. That’s what “Drive” did to me when I first saw it, what an awesome film. Ryan Gosling says so much by not saying anything at all, an Oscar worthy performance.
Favorite character: Driver (Ryan Gosling)
Most memorable quote: “From now on every word out of you mouth is the truth or I will hurt you”-Driver-
Best scene: The scene in the elevator where Driver is trying to protect Irene by pushing her to the corner, kissing her and banging the other passengers head in.

Favorite of the 3: Drive