Last night's movie night was one month in the making. It had been an entire month since the group last got together for movie night, and I was like a little kid when Friday finally came. Although we've been doing this movie club thing for just a short time, it's the thing I look forward to the most. Last night I was in charge of dinner - stuffed shells, garlic bread, and salad. I love to cook, and really enjoy cooking for other people, so I had even more reason to be excited. So someone please tell me why I insisted upon drinking way too much wine, causing me to literally pass out during the second movie. I am very disappointed in myself, and I feel awful for crashing movie night. I woke up on the couch at 3:30 in the morning, and battled the usual hangover crap until about 1:30 this afternoon. And the wine wasn't even that good.
We watched The Graduate and The Machinist. I had not seen either, and as it stands now, I need to re-rent The Machinist. On to the reviews...
The Graduate
Picked by: Stacy
Why Picked: A twisted love story with turmoil and confusion. Sounds good to me! Obviously, I need to see the movie that created a label - Mrs. Robinson - for a woman having an affair with a younger man.
We watched The Graduate and The Machinist. I had not seen either, and as it stands now, I need to re-rent The Machinist. On to the reviews...
The Graduate
Picked by: Stacy
Why Picked: A twisted love story with turmoil and confusion. Sounds good to me! Obviously, I need to see the movie that created a label - Mrs. Robinson - for a woman having an affair with a younger man.
Brooke: One thumb up, one thumb down
I was expecting so much more. It was funny when he was so nervous about his first time. I have questions about the plot.
Chuck: One thumb up, one thumb down
For the time the movie was set, it was funny. But I don't get one thing - if you live in California, you don't have tan lines.
Dave: One thumb up, one thumb down
I have no opinion about this movie at all. Just overall strange. Not sure why it is a classic. Although it was nice to see Principle Feeny!
Steph: Two thumbs up!
I liked the movie, but I was expecting so much more. I felt the relationship with the daughter lacked the passion to back up such a dramatic alter scene, but whatever.
Stacy: One thumb up, One thumb down
I enjoyed the movie, taking into consideration that in the 1960's, movies were a little bit different than they are now. It had me chuckling a few times, and it was pretty good overall. But, the soundtrack was quite repetitive, the cinematography left a little to be desired, and the "sexual attraction" between Ben and Mrs. Robinson left A LOT to be desired. There seemed to be zero connection between the two of them, leaving me to wonder why he was partaking in the affair to begin with. Then, he goes on one extremely awkward date with the daughter Robinson, she finds out about him and her mother, and then they plan on getting married? There was a large disconnect between the emotions presented by the characters and the events that resulted from those supposed emotions. It's not one of my favorites, but I am glad that I have seen it now. And dad, your Plastics scene was great (-:
The Machinist
Picked by: Brooke
I was expecting so much more. It was funny when he was so nervous about his first time. I have questions about the plot.
Chuck: One thumb up, one thumb down
For the time the movie was set, it was funny. But I don't get one thing - if you live in California, you don't have tan lines.
Dave: One thumb up, one thumb down
I have no opinion about this movie at all. Just overall strange. Not sure why it is a classic. Although it was nice to see Principle Feeny!
Steph: Two thumbs up!
I liked the movie, but I was expecting so much more. I felt the relationship with the daughter lacked the passion to back up such a dramatic alter scene, but whatever.
Stacy: One thumb up, One thumb down
I enjoyed the movie, taking into consideration that in the 1960's, movies were a little bit different than they are now. It had me chuckling a few times, and it was pretty good overall. But, the soundtrack was quite repetitive, the cinematography left a little to be desired, and the "sexual attraction" between Ben and Mrs. Robinson left A LOT to be desired. There seemed to be zero connection between the two of them, leaving me to wonder why he was partaking in the affair to begin with. Then, he goes on one extremely awkward date with the daughter Robinson, she finds out about him and her mother, and then they plan on getting married? There was a large disconnect between the emotions presented by the characters and the events that resulted from those supposed emotions. It's not one of my favorites, but I am glad that I have seen it now. And dad, your Plastics scene was great (-:
The Machinist
Picked by: Brooke
Brooke: Two thumbs up!
The first time I saw this movie, the end blew me away. I love that is was so dark and the weird music really goes.
Chuck: Two thumbs up!
The idea that you can change reality in your own mind is both amazing and scary. Side note, the way he became the character is incredible.
Dave: Two thumbs up!
Good movie, I liked all the twists and turns that kept you guessing. All came together 5 minutes after it was over. Sweet...nice.
Steph: Two thumbs up!
Great movie. I kinda guessed the plot about halfway through but was still in suspense the entire time. I love all the hidden foreshadowing - and especially his shirt "Justice Brothers Race car Repair". Wow. I think I'll have to watch this one again!
Stacy: Two thumbs up!
Okay, so I did pass out during this movie, but I saw the first 45 minutes or so, and that at least deserves two thumbs up. I actually am very upset that I was unable to see the whole movie. I will be renting it and watching it, probably on my day off next Friday if not this Sunday, and I will write my whole review then. Brooke, I am sorry that I was not coherent during your movie pick and assure you that I will no longer be drinking during movie nights (-:
The first time I saw this movie, the end blew me away. I love that is was so dark and the weird music really goes.
Chuck: Two thumbs up!
The idea that you can change reality in your own mind is both amazing and scary. Side note, the way he became the character is incredible.
Dave: Two thumbs up!
Good movie, I liked all the twists and turns that kept you guessing. All came together 5 minutes after it was over. Sweet...nice.
Steph: Two thumbs up!
Great movie. I kinda guessed the plot about halfway through but was still in suspense the entire time. I love all the hidden foreshadowing - and especially his shirt "Justice Brothers Race car Repair". Wow. I think I'll have to watch this one again!
Stacy: Two thumbs up!
Okay, so I did pass out during this movie, but I saw the first 45 minutes or so, and that at least deserves two thumbs up. I actually am very upset that I was unable to see the whole movie. I will be renting it and watching it, probably on my day off next Friday if not this Sunday, and I will write my whole review then. Brooke, I am sorry that I was not coherent during your movie pick and assure you that I will no longer be drinking during movie nights (-:
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