Influences: Favorite Films
I’d like to think that I have a unique and more importantly, UNPREDICTABLE taste in films.
I do not enjoy watching most of the movies that come out these days. Fundamentally because of:
1. Bad acting
2. Boring stories
3. Poorly designed sets
4. CGI aplenty - CGI doesn’t look real. I prefer props.
5. Lack of art
I like old movies. The last movie that I enjoyed was “The Most Dangerous Game” from 1933. That was great.
I’m a huge fan of Hammer horror. Their films mirror my work ethic and style. Their lighting and set design is excellent. Hollywood could never touch it. It’s a culture thing.
The 70s had a lot of good actors and films. Charles Bronson was great. One of the stars was Bruce Lee, a man who was truly worth his mettle.
Gregory Peck, Oliver Reed, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing etc
Seriously, there are no actors left.
The Oscars don’t really recognize films I like.
A movie that wins an Oscar by an unsaid rule HAS TO BE SAD. A comedy can never win an Oscar.
The basic reason for this is that the world today is full of people who ahem “Bitch and Moan”. These people like to see things that justify their perspective. Getting up, kicking ass, and getting a grip on your life is too much work for them. QED. and therefore, the hell with the Oscars. The trophy looks ridiculous anyways.
I won’t even talk about the Grammys.
Well there were some newer movies I really liked:
Alexander (Oliver stone). everyone panned it. Because they thought it was gay. It’s a very well made film and I believe very well researched as well. The fact that the guy who wrote the screenplay on his novel, gave up the rights for it JUST for a chance to take part in the epic cavalry charge of the battle of Guagemala. THAT kicks ass. Great score by Vangelis. “Titans” is his best work IMO.
Taken (Liam Neeson): I like to research movies on the Internet and read all about them. The story of this one was interesting so I checked it out. It’s an awesome film. I believe everyone should watch it. I couldn’t stop watching it.
Beowulf (Zemeckis): This movie changed my life. Its computer generated. I’m all for this kind of thing. The acting by the animated characters is way better than any of the live actors in Hollywood. Great film, good soundtrack, and an immortal story. My song “shining Armour” is dedicated to its spirit.
