So arising out of an achingly long period of watching DVDs of tv shows (Six Feet Under, Dexter, Deadwood, Lost, etc.), I have begun watching movies again. I must say that I have seen some exceptional ones.
The Hurt Locker
- This was the first one I watched. It left me shaken and scattered, my brain working at 100 miles per hour to overcome the effect it left on me. I don't know if it rustled up some of my PTSD or what, but I thought this movie was really great. There were some Hollywoodized parts that I really disliked, but overall I was impressed. My favorite Marines that I worked with were the EOD team in my first unit. I ran into the Gunny from that team during later deployments and he was just a great person to have around. Maybe this movie just reminded me of him, his team, and how much I admired them. Whatever it is, it is scarily realistic at times.
- This was the first one I watched. It left me shaken and scattered, my brain working at 100 miles per hour to overcome the effect it left on me. I don't know if it rustled up some of my PTSD or what, but I thought this movie was really great. There were some Hollywoodized parts that I really disliked, but overall I was impressed. My favorite Marines that I worked with were the EOD team in my first unit. I ran into the Gunny from that team during later deployments and he was just a great person to have around. Maybe this movie just reminded me of him, his team, and how much I admired them. Whatever it is, it is scarily realistic at times.
The End of the Line
- due to my new job in seafood I have had a piqued interest in the state of our oceans. This is a GREAT documentary that deals directly with that - overfishing, damaged ecosystems, the woes of fish farming, the effect of corporations fishing in underdeveloped countries' waters, and more. Everyone needs to be educated, and this is great place to start. Next time you hear someone comment on the bluefin tuna they had for dinner last week, you will want to punch them in the face.
- due to my new job in seafood I have had a piqued interest in the state of our oceans. This is a GREAT documentary that deals directly with that - overfishing, damaged ecosystems, the woes of fish farming, the effect of corporations fishing in underdeveloped countries' waters, and more. Everyone needs to be educated, and this is great place to start. Next time you hear someone comment on the bluefin tuna they had for dinner last week, you will want to punch them in the face.Up In the Air
- I didn't enjoy this movie as much as I thought I would. I like the actress with the crazy name who stars opposite George Clooney, that's about it.
- I didn't enjoy this movie as much as I thought I would. I like the actress with the crazy name who stars opposite George Clooney, that's about it.District 9
- I really liked this movie for the statement it makes on refugees. Not on aliens, not on South Africa and Nigeria, but on refugees. Refugees are dehumanized, pathologized, and hated by the communities who they reach out to. This movie nails that. All the rest I could do without.
- I really liked this movie for the statement it makes on refugees. Not on aliens, not on South Africa and Nigeria, but on refugees. Refugees are dehumanized, pathologized, and hated by the communities who they reach out to. This movie nails that. All the rest I could do without. More to come.
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