All Consuming : momoco

A story about "Quantum of Solace"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:51:30 GMT

by Marc Forster

Worst written Bond in 20 years. There was a plot up to the opera scene, and then the plot just disappeared to be replaced with just a bunch of stuff happening.

Also – watch casino royale again before quantum – otherwise you’ll have no idea what is going on.

Why I recommend "DUPLICATE #2"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:14:52 GMT

DUPLICATE #2

by Duplicate of http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/14003

Want to know why the world’s economy is so screwed up right now? Read this book.

A story about "The Poisonwood Bible"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:36:11 GMT

The Poisonwood Bible

by Barbara Kingsolver

I enjoyed it – and that surprised me. The entire book is quite slow and drawn out (think literature not library novel). But there are some very good themes and some interesting journeys for the characters.

A story about "Grindhouse Presents Death Proof"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:17:37 GMT

Grindhouse Presents Death Proof

Go the kiwi stuntwoman! A real person in a film – now that is cutting edge.

Why I like people who have consumed "Grindhouse Presents - Planet Terror"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:14:16 GMT

Grindhouse Presents - Planet Terror

This movie rocked. We did the Planet Terror/Death Proof double header last night and enjoyed them thoroughly.

If you enjoy gore (or can put your hands over your eyes at the right time) it is first class.

And heaps of Tarantino tidbits to keep fans smiling knowningly to each other.

Why I recommend "Breaker Morant"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:25:09 GMT

Breaker Morant

by Bruce Beresford

A good film – some first class court scenes that have relevance in any modern army.

Bryan Brown’s last line is one of the best in cinema.

A story about "Once Upon a Time in the West"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:46:17 GMT

Once Upon a Time in the West

by Sergio Leone

This movie sucked.

Slower than a old guy wearing a hat driving a Volvo.

I held in there until the end figuring it would be some master stroke… but no, nothing special.

For the hundreds of westerns made – no way is this one of the best.

A story about "M - Criterion Collection"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:28:46 GMT

M - Criterion Collection

by Fritz Lang

You can watch the film on the internet archive website. small but watchable.

A story about "Line of Fire: Corps 05 (Corps)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:48:10 GMT

Line of Fire: Corps 05 (Corps)

by W. E. B. Griffin

Great book – the end was a little rushed, but otherwise fantastic

Ok... killer final line

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:54:57 GMT

Reunion (Panther)

by Fred Uhlman

The book was fine – a novella going down a very well worn path. The last line of the book however turned the mediocre into marvel. Simply great ending.

This chick is bonkers

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:40:26 GMT

The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women

by Naomi Wolf

A lot of this book makes sense and talks about some large problems about women and their relationships with themselves, each other and men.

But the male conspiracy stuff is just stupid and the bullshit logic is just silly. I note she is a mate of Goleman – the emotional intelligence pretend scientist, and her writings follow this nonsense quite closely.

Naomi certainly opens your mind to some interesting ideas – but her logic culdesacs and extreme extrapolations just hurt her arguments.

I hope that serious sociologists and feminists can use it as a launching pad for some real research and writing on a very interesting social issue: why is beauty such a big deal?

A story about "Birdsong: A Novel of Love and War"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Sun, 06 May 2007 04:06:57 GMT

Birdsong: A Novel of Love and War

by Sebastian Faulks

This book starts terribly. The first section is a chore – you couldn’t care less about the characters. But then once Part One ends and you get into the war – it gets better. Much more interesting. And from Part 3 onwards the book is excellent. I won’t give away the twist because it blew me away.

The only book I can think of that had a linear improvement throughout.

Give it a go – but don’t be afraid to speedread the first 100 or so pages.

Why I recommend "Shooter"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:34:17 GMT

Shooter

by Antoine Fuqua

I was always going to see it cos my better half’s a marky mark fan. We weren’t expecting much, and early in the film we thought we weren’t going to get much.

But it ended up being really good. Good action and special effects, conspiracy – but nothing laughable, and Michael Pena rocked!

The path to insanity! (rated 1 star)

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:29:07 GMT

One Hundred Years of Solitude

by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The names killed me – I tried, but just couldn’t work out who was who. I really liked the gypsy stuff early on, but after that it was too laborious – a real battle to finish the book.

I only read it cos its on the bbc big read – its the second marquez book I’ve not enjoyed.

Why I recommend "The Queen"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:46:38 GMT

The Queen

by Stephen Frears

By focusing on the Queen / Tony Blair angle the film has a strong narrative – it really tells a good story. Everyone come off well in the movie: with the exception of the Queen Mum is a cow, Cherie Blair who is a lunatic and Blair’s Chief of Staff who represents everything that is wrong with politics.

The casting and acting is first class – the portrayals are very good: all the aussies, kiwis and of course poms would pick up on some of the mannerisms and in-jokes. I am sure however that the yanks and europeans who don’t know them that well could still get a lot out of the film.

Why I recommend "Stranger Than Fiction"

nobody@allconsuming.net (momoco) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:41:39 GMT

Stranger Than Fiction

by Marc Forster

My girlfriend and I watched this this afternoon and enjoyed it thoroughly. The storyline is simple and predictable – but wonderful! Very well written. Good acting from Dustin Hoffman who I’ve hated since he sold out with meet the parents. Will Ferrell is good – and Maggie Gyllenhall outstanding.

The film works because it doesn’t overdo it the way most studio films do. At many points the movie could have dropped into the usual cliches – but it holds a subtle and moving tone thruout.

I was very impressed and you should do yourself a favour and see it.