Tuesday, June 2, 2009

My Best Friend's Girl


This movie is a 2008 production but unfortunately it has just appeared in Turkey. As usual its too late. Whatever, I wanted to write about this because again the name disturbed me. Isn't it a cliché. Most of the movies or TV series have these kinds of love triangles. Even tough it a cliche I want to watch it because love triangles are always fun but when you are out of it. By the way Kate Hudson is starring, its impossible to miss it. I think it could be a great movie but not giving any messages, just for fun. Sometimes these kinds of movies are needed to rest and think nothing. I will watch ot ASAP and write a feedback but since I don't have high expectations, I don't think I will have any disappointment.

He's Just Not That Into You


When I heard this movie's name, it really took my attention because it reminds me a classic romantic comedy movie. Its true it has both drama and comedy in it. Most of the people watched this movie for its name. By only looking at the name I dream a girl who is in love with a cute boy but he is not aware of her. Its so easy to guess. My guess was true, there is a girl who likes a boy and tries to get closer with him. It can be a good movie but it sounds like ordinary. Its almost impossible to expect more from this movie. Even tough you can take a rest by watching it because there is nothing to think of. I could not go and watch it but its in my plans. As soon as I watch it I will write a commentary about it. So far this is all I know about this movie. 

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Unreal Reality Show The Hills



Nowadays reality shows are getting popular and one of the most popular ones is on MTV. MTV loves reality shows and never stops creating more. One of them is The Hills. It’s unbelievable that they are filming the 5th season. What they are going to make it 10 seasons? It’s only a reality show and we don’t have to watch those people until they get old. Who cares about their lives, normal people prefer to watch some real series with real actors.
According to an interview with people who are in the production of The Hills, the actors are rehearsing before filming because they think they are real actors. Not all of them are rehearsing, only the ones who tries to be famous. Major character Lauren Conrad is not acting because she knows she must behave natural. We must watch her everyday life. Heidi, Lo and Spencer are definitely rehearsing because they sound really funny when they talk. Their only goal is to be famous, besides they are taking acting classes. In the 5th seasons first episode Lauren and Heidi finally met and hug but they cried and it was definitely fake meeting, they were definitely acting. We thought that they were not talking for years but lots of people saw them together in LA having fun. Shouldn’t it be a reality show and full of real things? They are fooling us. Although again in the 5th season in the scene of Heidi and Spencer talking about going to a family psychiatrist in a café, Heidi is totally acting. She sounds really hilarious. Even tough they got married in reality, so they do not have problems but in TV, they have lots of problems and fighting all the time. By the way they cannot act; they look like little children playing games.
Lo thinks she is famous and every one loves her. In LA she walks like she is an important person. When she attends an event she tries to take press’ attention. Not only has her Heidi also done ridiculous things in night clubs and events to take attention. She has lots of pictures when she is drunk and acting ridiculous. Every night hundredths of people are getting drunk in night clubs but she is acting like she is drunk and wants press to take pictures of her.
The actors who are getting less popular try to be in the reality shows. They are trying to say “Hey I am still here!” One of Lauren’s dates called Stephen Colletti, act in One Tree Hill and Laguna Beach, came over to show himself. Even tough their relationship did not go well because he did not care about Lauren. He only cares about fame. Everyone cares about fame, none of them like the production but they know they cannot be on TV without The Hills. Their only choice is to be on MTV with some not real reality shows.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Not All Movies are The Same

Nowadays there are lots of movies and it is impossible to watch all of them. Then we try to choose one. We look for something in the movie, all movies are different from each other. Everybody's choice can be different. 
I guess no one watches the ridiculous movies of some people who have nothing to do with movies. Who would want to watch a movie of Paris Hilton other than some guys. Movies are not just for fun, they need to have something in it which pulls you in. Most of the time we look for a message. 

Everyone has different tastes, this separates people. If you like comedy movies, you would want to watch a movie of a famous comedian. If you like romance, you would want something like Notebook and cry all the time. What about scary movies, if you like them you would want something like Ring to freak out and cannot go to the restroom alone. Everyone have some reasons to watch other types of movies. 

The important point is the quality of the movie. People usually qualify the movies by looking at the actors. Its not the best way. You need to search for the director, and scenarist because they are the main parts of the movies. Actors just do what director says but the important part is what director says. Before you go to a movie you need to search for its director and scenarist before the actors. Also try to read comments about the movie. 

Most of the people thinks that if a famous actor is acting, it must be a good movie. They don't even read the summary. Its gambling, you never know if its a good movie or not. You have 50% chance. People who does this are usually people who understands nothing from the movies. 

  Weeks ago I watched a movie called Thick as Thieves, Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman was acting. I watched the movie just for the actors, I dreamed of a magnificent movie. In the first half of the movie I thought that in the second part it would get better, but I was mistaken. It was a boring movie even tough its about the thieves and cops. I was disappointed. I wasted my time by watching some thieves who are not actually thieves. It was really confusing and ridiculous. I had never regretted by a movie of Antonio Banderas. I learn to never trust actors.

If you want to watch  a real movie be sure to read the summary and read the comments about it. If you just want to watch some cute girls and guys and waste your time you can pick movies by blindfolding. It would be easier trust me. 

Movies have purposes, some wants to give messages, some wants to show cute people, and some wants to waste your time and money. You choose what you want but a real movie watcher knows the correct answer is the first one. Don't let some cute actors change your mind and brainwash. 

Every movie has its own audience type but always one of them gets all the credit. We decide the winners and the one who deserves most should be the best. Most of time winners are the good directors' movies with great stories. Great story is not enough there need to be great shooting made by educational famous cameraman. All of the crew is significant for the movie's quality. When all criteria have completed, there would be a great, popular movie, which people watch.

The most important thing to find what we want in the movie. If you feel the movie is close to yourself, that means you find the best movie for yourself. Thats your opinion but everyones' thoughts could be different. Its impossible to agree everyone, then the life would be boring. We must accept that all of the movies cannot be the same, there could be some huge differences between them. Important point is to choose the right one.

Monday, April 13, 2009

What would you like to be famous for???

I would like to be an actress or a designer to be famous. Acting is really enjoyable and especially when you are famous. Think that you have a role in a movie which includes lots of famous other actors and actresses. They are all your friends and you have fun together. Sometimes you can feel alone because you are with them only in the studio and you do not have time for your real friends. Even some people are trying to be friends with you just because of you are famous. That could disturb you a lot. There is a huge competition in that world as the other business sectors. It is a hard job but I am sure that it is so much fun in the studio. Your life can change in there in both ways. When you are an actor or actress your point of view to the world changes because you are seeing other types of personalities and you are pretending to be other people. You cannot keep who you are when you are an actress.
Besides I would like to be a famous desşgner because I love designing and it is a really enjoyable job. It has some hard parts especially nowadays everybody wants to be a designer and all designing schools are full of people who are not able to design a thing. It is impossible for everyone to be famous or succesful. You have to work hard and proove yourself to other famous designers. It needs hard working but but if you really want to it you can do everything. I would love to be a famous designer or an actress. :)

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Duplicity


This movie is a bit complex because its hard to follow everything and everybody's name. Actually I liked it because Julia Roberts starring and she is a really great actress. She looked a bit old in the movie. I guess she is getting older but she is still beautiful and an excellent actress. Anyway the movie is about a women called Claire Stenwick(Julia Roberts) and a man called Ray Koval(Clive Owen) who are in love with each other and have some secrets. They are together but they do not look like together. While watching the movie you ask yourself questions like are they together again, what they broke up, does she love him... If you have some free time you can see this movie but if you don't have you would not loose so much by not seeing it. So its up to you... :)

Seven Pounds


This is a really great movie but you can understand it if you finish watching it. Its impossible to understand what is going on until the end. Will Smith is in the leading role and he is a great actor. As usual he is fantastic in this movie. The general subject of the movie is a man called Ben Thomas who is trying to help seven people. He does not know those seven people, he just chose them. Does he have reason or he is just a psycho and having fun with seven people? Watch and learn. :) I highly recommend everyone to see this movie but only if you are patient enough to wait the movie end...

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Gran Torino


This movie is released this week in Turkey and sounds interesting. Its about a widower, unhappy, tough-minded old man called Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) who cannot get over with either his neighbors or his kids. He is Korean War veteran and has a prize possession 1973 Gran Torino. When his neighbor Thao (Bee Vang) tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowolski sets out to reform the youth. Then he decides to protect his neighbors from the gangs that disturbs them. It is crime and drama movie. It can be interesting but also its some parts could be boring because the story is a bit classic, the old unhappy man becoming a savior. If you have some free time you give it a chance. I don't think its a horrible movie because Clint Eastwood had acted in Million Dollar Baby which was a really good movie. So, lets give it a chance... :) 

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Winner of 8 Oscars


I watched Slumdog Millionaire yesterday and it was gorgeous. I loved it. First of all the subject was really impressive. The filming was really great and the combination with the music made the movie great. I think it deserved to win that much awards. It was different than other movies and I think people need to watch movies like this to get something, and not waste their two hours in a room. I did not know Indian music is that good before watching this movie. Everything was really great. There was only one thing which disturbed me, even it is not about the movie I want to tell it. Most of the people are not patient enough to watch the movie till the real end. They leave the theatre without reading the credits. I think it is a rude behavior because a movie is not only about the actors and actresses, there are other people who had effort in the movie. Without them there would not be this movie. Everyone should stay in the cinema until the credits end. It is a respect to the and in some movies they put some scenes near the credits which are important. Most of the people miss it. Anyway, back to Slumdog Millionaire, I highly recommend everyone to watch it but not because it won Oscar, because it is a really good movie which gives you a different point of view to life and makes you see that everyone in the World does not have the same opportunities with you. 

Sunday, February 22, 2009

81st Annual Academy Awards



Hours later or less than 1 and a half hour later there would be the ceremony of 81st Annual Academy Awards. I am as anxious as everyone in the world. This is a last reminder for everyone in Turkey, it will start at 1:00. Don't forget to watch the red carpet and look carefully at the dresses of celebrities. Lets remember the nominations:

Actor in Leading Role:
  • Richard Jenkins - The Visitor
  • Frank Langella - Frost/Nixon
  • Sean Penn - Milk
  • Brad Pitt - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • Mickey Rourke - The Wrestler
Actor in A Supporting Role:
  • Josh Brolin - Milk
  • Robert Downey Jr. - Tropic Thunder
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman - Doubt
  • Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight
  • Michael Shannon - Revolutionary Road
Actresses in A Leading Role:
  • Anne Hathaway - Rachel Getting Married
  • Angelina Jolie - Changeling
  • Melissa Leo - Frozen River
  • Merly Streep - Doubt
  • Kate Winslet - The Reader
Actresses in A Supporting Role:
  • Amy Adams - Doubt
  • Penelope Cruz - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
  • Viola Davis - Doubt
  • Taraji P. Henson - The Curios Case of Benjamin Button
  • Marisa Tomei - The Wrestler
Animated Future Film:
  • Bolt
  • Kung Fu Panda
  • Wall-E
Art Direction:
  • Changeling
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • The Dark Knight
  • The Duchess
  • Revolutionary Road
Cinematography:
  • Changeling
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • The Dark Knight
  • The Reader 
  • Slumdog Millionaire
Costume Design:
  • Australia
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • The Duchess
  • Milk
  • Revolutionary Road
Directing:
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • Frost/Nixon
  • Milk
  • The Reader
  • Slumdog Millionaire
Documentary Future:
  • The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)
  • Encounters At The End of The World
  • The Garden
  • Man On Wire
  • Trouble in The Water
Documentary Short:
  • The Conscience of Nhem En
  • The Final Inch
  • Smile Pinki
  • The Witness - From The Balcony of Room 306
Film Editing:
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • The Dark Knight
  • Frost/Nixon
  • Milk
  • Slumdog Millionaire
Foreign Language Film:
  • The Baader Meinhof Complex
  • The Class
  • Departures
  • Revanche
  • Waltz with Bashir
Makeup:
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • The Dark Knight
  • Hellboy II - The Garden Army
... 
For more information http://www.oscar.com/nominees/?pn=nominees

Slumdog Millionaire


Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British drama movie and has 10 nominations for 81st Annual Academy Awards. This movie has 62 awards and 27 nominations. Its story is about a 18 year old orphan called Jamal Malik from Mumbai. The polices arrests him when he was about to win a staggering 20 million rupees on India's  "Who wants to be A Millionaire?" for cheating. He tries to prove that he is innocent, and he tells the story of his life. Each part of his story reveals the key answer to the questions of the show. So, it sounds interesting but unfortunately it will be on theaters on 27 February 2009 in Turkey, approximately 5 more days. People who live in Turkey will be able to watch it later than most of the people. I am curious about it? I think it is a huge competitor of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button because both of them are different from  the other movies. I highly recommend everyone to see this movie at least to respect all those awards that it won.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Twilight



Twilight is the movie version of the book Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. It is about a teenager girl called Bella Swan and when her mother marries to another man she decides to live with her father in a little town called Forks. She does not expect anything to change but when she meets a guy called Edward Cullen in her new school, everything changes in her life. There is a different romance between them because Edward is not like the other guys. He is a vampire like his family but also his family is different from other vampires. They call themselves vegetarian which means they do not drink humans' blood. This a really different story and a lot of girls love this big love between them. There are three more books of Stephenie Meyer which are the continuos of Twilight. In Koc School a lot of girls are in love with Edward. Some of them are obsessed with it. I am not one of them but I believe that every girl dreams of a guy like Edward because he can do everything for Bella. The other thing which takes girls' attention is the handsome actor Robert Pattinson (Edward). You can remember Robert Pattinson from Harry Potter. You can see the books of this series in a lot of girls' hands or bags. I recommend you to see this movie if you want to see some romance and also if you are a girl because I am pretty sure that boys will hate it, they will get bored and be jealous of their girlfriends' love for Edward Cullen. :)

Thursday, January 15, 2009

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button


This movie has a really interesting story. It is different from all other movies in theatres. Its story is about a man who has an age disease and gets younger with time. He has born old and there was a little chance of survival but he survived. So the story is pretty intresting. Also Brad Pitt is starring Benjamin Button which makes me more curious.


Cast:


Brad Pitt-Benjamin Button

Cate Blanchett-Daisy

Julia Ormond-Caroline

Faune A. Chambers-Dorothy Baker

Elias Koteas-Monsieur Gateau


Awards for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:



  1. Gollden Globes (2009)


  • Best Director-Motion Picture David Fincher (Nominated)

  • Best Motion Picture Drama (Nominated)

  • Best Original Score-Motion Picture Alexandre Desplat (Nominated)

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Brad Pitt (Nominated)

  • Best Screenplay - Motion Picture Eric Roth Robin Swicord (Nominated)

2.Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (2008)



  • Best Cinematography Claudio Miranda (Nominated)

  • Best Director David Fincher

  • Best Original Score Alexandre Desplat (Nominated)

  • Best Picture

  • Best Screenplay, Adapted Eric Roth (Nominated)

You can find more information in http://www.imdb.com/