January

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I took my camera to downtown the other day just to get out and enjoy the nice weather.  Got some pretty cool footage.  I still need more so I’ll be going out again soon.  I got a raise at my job, that made me really happy.  I also got offered to shoot some weddings coming up and I’ll get to lead a crew later this summer.  Should be some good experience.  Justin and Colin came to visit a few weeks ago, here’s a picture of Colin resting from all the skateboarding they did.

My Favorite Films of 2010

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It was a pretty good year for movies…I got to see nearly 50 films in the theater this year.  Making the move to Austin definitely helped, I got to see way more than I would’ve back in Beaumont. There are still quite a few I have yet to see because they weren’t available before writing this, but I will eventually.  Here’s my list, trailers first.

10. Shutter Island

Scorsese never ceases to amaze me with his talent.  This film is beautiful, the cinematography and score were both amazing.  Great perfomances all around.

9. 127 Hours

James Franco carries this film, I was never bored by it.  I liked the use of split-screen in the credits by Danny Boyle and the fast-paced cuts. He has a style unlike anyone else and you really get the sense you’re there experiencing this with Franco’s character.  I’ve never wanted a glass of water after watching a film!

8. True Grit

Loved this film.  A straight-western, but it had the humor you’re accustomed to from a Coen Brothers film.   Can’t wait to see what they take on next.

7. The King’s Speech

Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush’s performances had me intrigued the entire way through.  They should both get nominations.  Great character-piece and I learned some things I didn’t know about King George VI.

6. Black Swan

I loved The Wrestler and this follow-up from Darren Aronofsky is no different.  I loved the way he filmed it.  The camera draws you in and holds you there the entire length of the movie.  Natalie Portman will probably get an Oscar for her role and she deserves it.

5. Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

This was probably the most fun I’ve had watching a film in a long time.  I loved the the satirization of pop-culture in the screenplay.  The action, practical and special effects were all great.  Edgar Wright’s editing and unique style are probably my favorite of any director working right now.  I have faith in anything he does.

4. Toy Story 3

I’ve grown up with this franchise.  It has everything; Drama, comedy, action, etc. You feel a strong connection to all the characters and it was really one of the best films I’ve seen in years.

3. Un Prophete (A Prophet)

This generation’s Godfather.  I feel it lives up to that last statement. Prison-life hasn’t been portrayed like this ever. I haven’t seen a film set in a prison setting, that connected with me like this one did, since The Shawshank Redemption.

2. The Fighter

I thought this film would be generic and wouldn’t have anything else to offer that differed from other biographical boxing movies.  I was really wrong.  It tells the story of a struggling boxer but adds a family dynamic that’s really unique. Christian Bale should win best supporting actor and Melissa Leo should win best supporting actress in my opinion.

1. The Social Network

It was really hard to pick my favorite film, but I always ended up coming back to this one.  The writing is excellent, but it’s the performances that take that writing to a whole new level.  Fincher’s direction and unique visual style guide the movie and it is really something special.

These are honorable mentions that just didn’t make it.  If you haven’t seen them, I highly suggest you check them out.

Exit Through The Gift Shop

Greenberg

Harr y Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part I

How To Train Your Dragon

I’m Still Here

Inception

Kick-Ass

Restrepo

The Town

So that’s it. I want to see and discuss your favorites of 2010.

April

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I’ve been really busy as of late. I didn’t look at my last post but I believe it’s been about 4 months. That’s way too long. I’ve been using my camera as much as possible and I’m really liking it. I’d say it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made. Anyway, here’s some links to my pages where you can see some of the things I’ve done so far.

my vimeo
my youtube

And here’s a direct link to my most recent films: “The Fair”: http://j.mp/duS5yk and
“The Park”: http://j.mp/cOfhpW

I’m going to do a time lapse next, looking forward to shooting that. Finally, my brother and I are brainstorming ideas for a feature. Hopefully, it works out.

Have a week.

My Favorite Movies of 2009

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I kept the first batch to 10 but it was very hard. I wanted to extend the list to maybe 15, but I just decided make a honorable mention list as well. There were just too many good movies this year. These are my favorites. If you haven’t seen these, check them out, they are all great. I want to hear your favorites as well, so comment and discuss. Here they are, (links go to their imdb pages) in Alphabetical Order:

500 Days of Summer
Adventureland
The Brothers Bloom
District 9
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Inglourious Basterds
Observe and Report
Star Trek
Up in the Air
Where the Wild Things Are

Honorable Mentions:

Avatar
Away We Go
Brothers
Funny People
The Hangover
I Love You, Man
Moon
State of Play
Up
Watchmen
Zombieland

Films I wanted to see in ’09 but haven’t yet:

Crazy Heart
Duplicity
The Hurt Locker
In the Loop
The Road
A Serious Man

Films I look forward to in 2010:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Inception
Iron Man 2
Robin Hood
Shutter Island
Toy Story 3