Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella)

A painfully sweet, poignant look into the lives of Jewish in a time of war. The right perspective is all you need to see that life is, indeed, beautiful.

 Rating: 5 / 5 (a favorite!)

(Watched Dec. 15, 2012)

Life of Pi

Beautiful cinematography, lovely movie of a person who lived to dwell on religion, survivalist tactics, tragedy, love and a tiger. Fantastical to a degree, but interesting. I guess you gotta see it to believe.

Rating: 5 / 5

(Watched Jan 20, 2013)

Hitchcock

Drama-laden take of the behind-the-scenes of Psycho. Quite something to chew on, and stunning scenes. Sometimes shadowy, but all around interesting, especially to the Hitchcock fan.

Also: Alma Reville is one tough lady.

Rating: 4 / 5

(Watched Feb 9, 2013)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Young adult in nature, but poignant tale. The acting was great. (I loved Patrick.) Very real, and quite deep. Lots of issues to chew on. I think I could watch this over & over again, and still end up crying.

Rating: 5 / 5

(Watched Oct 6, 2012)

The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog

Breath-taking, amazing, simply made with all its beautiful crudeness. The plot's simple, but the direction, the cinematography, the acting... Amazing. I was creeped out, I happily laughed, I nearly shed a tear. I didn't even notice that the hour was up until I looked at the time! Great movie.

Rating: 5 / 5

(Watched  Aug 11, 2012)