All Consuming : Joshua Michael

Pure Entertainment (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Joshua Michael) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:51:41 GMT

by Robert Rodriguez & Quentin Tarantino

This movie didn’t stop entertaining me the entire three hours it was playing. Both movies and all the trailers kept me glued to the screen.

Rodriguez’s half had everyone busting up and cringing at the same time. Tarantino’s had everyone in suspense. I don’t think a single person blinked during the first half of the car chase.

There were two firsts for me in this movie. 1) I don’t think I’ve ever been this entertained for this long by a movie. 2) I don’t think I’ve ever been more in suspense than during the first half of the car chase.

Do yourself a favor, see it in the theater.

Best Indie Film I've Seen All Year (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Joshua Michael) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:36:31 GMT

The Puffy Chair

by Jay Duplass

This movie is proof that every script idea has not be played out. It’s such a simple story and yet it’s so fun. I was genuinely drawn into the story from the very beginning and laughed the whole way through. There was nothing spectacular going on in this film and yet I loved watching and participating in their road trip. Great upper movie to watch with friends.

Best Sci Fi in the past 10 years (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Joshua Michael) — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:07:30 GMT

Primer

by Shane Carruth

This movie is so deep and layered that almost everyone I know who has watched it has gladly watched it immediately after their first viewing. Most people, including myself, have watched it more than twice.

It’s a very serious look at what time travel would mean to real people, without gimmicks or futuristic fluff.

Why I recommend "Munich"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Joshua Michael) — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 08:01:12 GMT

Munich

by Steven Spielberg

This movie felt a lot like a documentary and yet was very personal and story oriented. I liked that it took and honest look at the inner workings of the back and forth terrorist strikes between israel and the plo. I didn’t feel particularly evangelized for either side, just seemed like a glimpse into the emotions and actions taken.