I've seen several movies recently, mainly for my film class, though two haven't been. The movies I've watched were:
The Graduate
Fantastic film, and it closely struck a cord with me due to the content of it and its meaning, especially the portrayal of a young man drifting through life. I think it was way ahead of its time.
Singing In the Rain
I'm usual not a gigantic fan of musicals, and when I do listen to them, I tend to enjoy the more offbeat entries in the genre then the classical musicals. I have to admit, however, that I loved this film, due greatly to the interaction of the characters played between Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor. Enjoyable film.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
I've never read Thompsons book, though I eventually intend to do so. THat being said, I have to admit that I'm mixed on how I feel about the film. It was weird and surreal which, while attributes I usually admire in films, made me uncertain how to take Fear and Loathing. I think I may have had an easier time getting through it if I had read the book, and while Depp and Del Toro's acting in the film is amazing, I still could never come to fully enjoy it.
Lone Wolf McQuaid
One of the cheesy, over the top action films Chuck Norris made in the early 80s. While not a particularly great film, it was still enjoyable for camp value. It had some standout scenes in it as well for pure campy delight, such as McQuaid driving out of his own grave and a midget in a motorized wheelchair who is a crime lord, and the most entertaining character in the film. It's a pity we don't see more of him.
Night of the Living Dead [Original]
The undisputable king of zombie films. Enough said.
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