THE DESCENDANTS / LIFE DURING WARTIME

It's really late and a stressful work week, but in other circumstances I might elaborate a while on the movie-watching high I was on this weekend. That's because I got to watch the latest from two unique directors that have a filmography that I've completely watched since 1995.

First...

THE DESCENDANTS (2011)

Directed by Alexander Payne (#5)

Viewed at Sundance Cinema Madison

Then...

LIFE DURING WARTIME (2009)

Directed by Todd Solondz (#5)

Criterion Blu-Ray - Spine #574

Pre-Turkey Report

URBANIZED (2011)

Gene Siskel Film Center - Chicago

An urban planning documentary that isn't perfect... but it's good to see my profession presented in an attractive inspiring way.

PRECIOUS (2009)

Blu-Ray

Oscar Count - Best Picture 7/10 - Best Actress 1/5 - Best Supporting Actress 1/5 - Best Director 4/5 - Best Adapted Screenplay 3/5

Movie Report

WINTER'S BONE (2010) - BLU-RAY

Is this gonna be our time?

Oscar Count - 2010 Best Picture 8/10 - Best Supporting Actor 3/5 - Best Actress 2/5 - Best Adapted Screenplay 4/5

THE TOWERING INFERNO (1974) - HD ON DEMAND

I don't know. Maybe they just oughta leave it the way it is. Kind of a shrine to all the bullshit in the world.

Oscar Count - 1974 Best Picture 4/5 - Best Supporting Actor 4/5

KICK-ASS (2010) BLU-RAY

Mindy, no more homework, Babydoll. Time for Frank D'Amico to go bye-bye.

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) ON DEMAND

Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president.