POPCORNER'S WEEK (AKA NO-LIFE BREED)

Watched three DVDs over the weekend..

Adaptation - directed by Spike Jonze
Poignant, funny, dark and provoking. It dwells into the life of Charlie Kaufman (whom, is the scriptwriter of this film but this role was played by Nicholas Cage), his struggles against his personal and career stump. He detests his twin brother, whose character and outlook in life is totally different from his. Charlie doesn't realize till the end of the show that, it is his sibling that will help him to change his perceptions. Meryl Streep plays the author of a novel whom Charlie is supposed to write into a screenplay. Chris Cooper plays the role of an avid orchid collector whom Meryl begins to get obsessed with. These characters began to revolve into each other's lives in an unsuspecting manner. It's all about Passion.
Well, I do hope Charlie Kaufman isn't like that in real life.. I like his films a lot :)

Movie Rating - 4.3 out of 5


Soul Plane - directed by Jessy Terrero
This is crappy shit. Nonsensical. Watch it if you really-really-really have nothing to do, or if you have watched too many re-runs of Scary Movie 1 & 2. It's definitely a lousy hijack when I watched this film right after Adaptation. Kevin Hart plays the man who owns the first all-blacks aeroline after an airplane incident (and was compensated loads after winning the lawsuit). Whole story pans on the first virgin 'cruise', the unique service and funny people on board. Snoop Dogg plays the rookie (or so it seems) pilot and the rest just sang with the choir till the film ends. Anyway, it's a no-brainer.

Movie Rating - 2 out of 5


Live In Baghdad - directed by Mick Jackson
This HBO production details the true events of a brash CNN producer in Baghdad, 1991, when Gulf War was about to erupt. He brought along his crew, with a streetwise co-producer and salvaged thru the streets of Baghdad to film the demonstrations, the pre-war situations and even broadcasted live to the rest of the world during the first day of war. Lively dialogue, smart humour and fast-paced motions will make you glue to your seat way thru the end. Michael Keaton plays Robert Wiener and Helena Bonham Carter is the co-producer. I like this film because it captures the emotions and professionalism of journalists, the needle-sharp balance between sympathy and practicalism. Besides, it's based on true story. People like them do exist. At some point, I even rewind (as in navigate back) to some scenes. This is the advantage of watching dvds. Haha.

Movie Rating - 4.2 out of 5


i still have 10 dvds to clear over the next few weekends.. yay!