The Hurt Locker USA, 2008 ☆☆☆
The war in Irak has inspired many filmmakers, and this one tells us the daily life of a bomb squad whose mission is to disactivate bombs everyday. Any day can be the last day for these soldiers. You could not have a more stressful job, if you ask me. The movie also shows us how cultural differences prevent us from cooperating and understanding each other as well as we wished.
28 February 2010
27 February 2010
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire US, 2009 ☆☆☆☆
The tragic story of Precious, a 16 year-old who struggles through life with one child and another soon to be born. Left along by her parents, she finds guidance in a social worker and a teacher who make her realize that it is going to take much more to move forward. The dream sequences are amazing, the acting superbe also.
The tragic story of Precious, a 16 year-old who struggles through life with one child and another soon to be born. Left along by her parents, she finds guidance in a social worker and a teacher who make her realize that it is going to take much more to move forward. The dream sequences are amazing, the acting superbe also.
26 February 2010
The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus UK, 2009 ☆☆☆
Terry Gilliam brings to the big screen another fantasy story about Dr. Parnassus and his dream world. As is typical of Gilliam, nothing is at it seems, there are midgets and giants, big movie stars and an epic story to be told.
Terry Gilliam brings to the big screen another fantasy story about Dr. Parnassus and his dream world. As is typical of Gilliam, nothing is at it seems, there are midgets and giants, big movie stars and an epic story to be told.
24 February 2010
The White Ribbon Das Weisse Band, Austria-Germany, 2009 ☆☆☆☆
A small village in pre war Germany is witness to horrible crimes. Who is responsibler? The moral rules and Protestant society back in those years made people lead a pretty harsh life. We get to see who the criminals are, and the answer is as disturbing as a typical Michael Haneke film.
A small village in pre war Germany is witness to horrible crimes. Who is responsibler? The moral rules and Protestant society back in those years made people lead a pretty harsh life. We get to see who the criminals are, and the answer is as disturbing as a typical Michael Haneke film.
22 February 2010
A Single Man USA, 2009 ☆☆☆☆
The life of a lonely professor whose companion dies in a car accident is poetically told by director Tom Ford. Expect a master piece score by the same composers of the theme song of In the Mood for Love.
The life of a lonely professor whose companion dies in a car accident is poetically told by director Tom Ford. Expect a master piece score by the same composers of the theme song of In the Mood for Love.
20 February 2010
Capricorn One USA, 1978 ☆☆☆
A NASA mission to Mars will not work, and the whole program is endangered. What to do? Let's fake the Mars landing. That is exactly what happens, but it has terrible consequences for the government when the astronauts decide to run away and tell the truth to everyone. Good entertainment.
A NASA mission to Mars will not work, and the whole program is endangered. What to do? Let's fake the Mars landing. That is exactly what happens, but it has terrible consequences for the government when the astronauts decide to run away and tell the truth to everyone. Good entertainment.
19 January 2010
An Education UK, 2009 ☆☆☆☆
Set in the 60's, a 16-year old meets at 40-year old. That is basically the plot. However, the way her parents allow her to slowly get involved in this relationship despite their strict education is very interesting. It does not end good for her, but she does get what she wants. Just when you thought you had seen all the Lolita-related movies, this one stands out for its originality.
Set in the 60's, a 16-year old meets at 40-year old. That is basically the plot. However, the way her parents allow her to slowly get involved in this relationship despite their strict education is very interesting. It does not end good for her, but she does get what she wants. Just when you thought you had seen all the Lolita-related movies, this one stands out for its originality.
A Perfect Getaway USA, 2009 ☆☆☆
Two couples on vacations in Hawaii discover that there has been a brutal murder a couple of days before their arrival. They are exploring the most unexplored corners of one of the islands and both couples grow suspicious of one another. Expect many plot twists and a very entertaining film overall.
Two couples on vacations in Hawaii discover that there has been a brutal murder a couple of days before their arrival. They are exploring the most unexplored corners of one of the islands and both couples grow suspicious of one another. Expect many plot twists and a very entertaining film overall.
11 January 2010
Solaris Солярис, USSR, 1972 ☆☆☆☆☆
Science fiction in Soviet movies is normally pretty boring. No special effects whatsoever and long shots that seem to last forever, that was not exactly exciting stuff to watch. However, this movie has left me in awe. Again, there are barely any special effects, but the philosophical and psychological themes explored in this story are very interesting. Solaris is a far-away planet and astronauts have been sent to explore it. However, a strange phenomenon is occurring; the ocean of Solaris seems to have a mind of its own. Not only that, but it can read the astronaut's conscious mind and create hallucinatory images that only these astronauts can see. Not only is the plot interesting, but the cinematography and the use of colors, combining some scenes black and white and others in color, give this movie a very unique visual style. This comes as no surprise, since this is a movie by Andrei Tarkovsky. This is definitely the best Soviet movie I have seen.
Science fiction in Soviet movies is normally pretty boring. No special effects whatsoever and long shots that seem to last forever, that was not exactly exciting stuff to watch. However, this movie has left me in awe. Again, there are barely any special effects, but the philosophical and psychological themes explored in this story are very interesting. Solaris is a far-away planet and astronauts have been sent to explore it. However, a strange phenomenon is occurring; the ocean of Solaris seems to have a mind of its own. Not only that, but it can read the astronaut's conscious mind and create hallucinatory images that only these astronauts can see. Not only is the plot interesting, but the cinematography and the use of colors, combining some scenes black and white and others in color, give this movie a very unique visual style. This comes as no surprise, since this is a movie by Andrei Tarkovsky. This is definitely the best Soviet movie I have seen.
01 January 2010
MEGALO'S TOP 40 COUNTDOWN OF 2009
We are down to the 10 best songs of 2009... enjoy!
10. Kei$a - Tik Tok
9. Tinchy Stryder ft. N Dubz - Number 1
8. Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor
7. Dizzee Rascal - Holiday
6. Platnum - Love Shy
5. The Saturdays - Work
4. N Dubz - I Need You
3. Sugababes - About A Girl
2. Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love
1. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite
We are down to the 10 best songs of 2009... enjoy!
10. Kei$a - Tik Tok
9. Tinchy Stryder ft. N Dubz - Number 1
8. Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor
7. Dizzee Rascal - Holiday
6. Platnum - Love Shy
5. The Saturdays - Work
4. N Dubz - I Need You
3. Sugababes - About A Girl
2. Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love
1. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite
MEGALO'S TOP 40 COUNTDOWN OF 2009
Today songs 20 to 11...
20 - 11
20. Queensberry - I Can't Stop Feeling
19. Freemasons ft. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Hearbreak (Make Me A Dancer)
18. Chipmunk ft. Talay Riley - Look For Me
17. Cassandra Steen - Darum Leben Wir
16. Queensberry - Too Young
15. Booty Luv - Say It
14. JLS - Beat Again
13. Flo Rida - Sugar
12. Sugababes - Get Sexy
11. Lilly Allen - The Fear
Today songs 20 to 11...
20 - 11
20. Queensberry - I Can't Stop Feeling
19. Freemasons ft. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Hearbreak (Make Me A Dancer)
18. Chipmunk ft. Talay Riley - Look For Me
17. Cassandra Steen - Darum Leben Wir
16. Queensberry - Too Young
15. Booty Luv - Say It
14. JLS - Beat Again
13. Flo Rida - Sugar
12. Sugababes - Get Sexy
11. Lilly Allen - The Fear
31 December 2009
MEGALO'S TOP 40 COUNTDOWN OF 2009
This is it! Today songs 30 to 21 appear below.
30 - 21
30. Denzel - You Spin Me Round
29. Tinchy Stryder - You Are Not Alone
28. Chipmunk - Oopsy Daisy
27. Madonna - Miles Away
26. Calvin Harris - Merrymaking At My Place
25. La Roux - In For The Kill
24. Stromae - Alors On Danse
23. Pitbull ft. Lil Jon - Krazy
22. Mini Viva - I Left My Heart In Tokyo
21. Soulja Boy - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
This is it! Today songs 30 to 21 appear below.
30 - 21
30. Denzel - You Spin Me Round
29. Tinchy Stryder - You Are Not Alone
28. Chipmunk - Oopsy Daisy
27. Madonna - Miles Away
26. Calvin Harris - Merrymaking At My Place
25. La Roux - In For The Kill
24. Stromae - Alors On Danse
23. Pitbull ft. Lil Jon - Krazy
22. Mini Viva - I Left My Heart In Tokyo
21. Soulja Boy - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
30 December 2009
MEGALO'S TOP 40 COUNTDOWN OF 2009
This is it! The selection has been made out of 120 songs from this year. The official top 40 hits of 2009 have been ranked and are ready to go. Enjoy!
Today songs 40 to 31 appear below.
40 - 31
40. Hardrox - Feel The Hard Rock
39. Madonna - Celebration
38. Peter Fox - Schwarz Zu Blau
37. Mando Diao - Dance With Somebody
36. N Dubz ft. Mr. Hudson - Playing With Fire
35. JLS - Everybody In Love
34. Culcha Candela - Hamma
33. Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes
32. Chris Cornell - Part Of Me
31. Tiziano Ferro ft. Kelly Rowland - Breath Gentle
This is it! The selection has been made out of 120 songs from this year. The official top 40 hits of 2009 have been ranked and are ready to go. Enjoy!
Today songs 40 to 31 appear below.
40 - 31
40. Hardrox - Feel The Hard Rock
39. Madonna - Celebration
38. Peter Fox - Schwarz Zu Blau
37. Mando Diao - Dance With Somebody
36. N Dubz ft. Mr. Hudson - Playing With Fire
35. JLS - Everybody In Love
34. Culcha Candela - Hamma
33. Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes
32. Chris Cornell - Part Of Me
31. Tiziano Ferro ft. Kelly Rowland - Breath Gentle
26 December 2009
American Splendor USA, 2003 ☆
A failed cartoonist marries an equally depressing woman and decide to live together in Cleveland, Ohio. His short moments of fame are quickly overcast by the cartoonist's depressing black humor and general disregard towards anyone else. This is supposed to be a comedy, but I barely smiled at certain scenes. More boring than funny.
25 December 2009
Gran Torino USA, 2009 ☆☆☆☆
Dies ist Clint Eastwoods letzter Film als Schausspieler. Eine interessante Geschichte von einem alten Mann, der mitte einer asiatischen Nachbarschaft wohnt. Sein Rassismus wird allmählich verschwinden, indem er sich mit seinen Nachbarn gut verständigt. Eine berührende Geschichte mit ausgezeichneten Schausspielern.
Dies ist Clint Eastwoods letzter Film als Schausspieler. Eine interessante Geschichte von einem alten Mann, der mitte einer asiatischen Nachbarschaft wohnt. Sein Rassismus wird allmählich verschwinden, indem er sich mit seinen Nachbarn gut verständigt. Eine berührende Geschichte mit ausgezeichneten Schausspielern.
24 December 2009
The Proposal USA, 2009 ☆☆
Anne Fletchers neueste Komödie ist meiner Meinung nach nicht so lustig. Es will eine schöne Geschäftsfrau, gespielt von Sandra Bullocks, die plötzlich wegen ihres Visums ausgewiesen ist. Um diese peinliche Situation zu vermeiden, entschloss sie ihr Assistent zu heiraten, ohne ihm Bescheid zu geben! Die ganze Lüge wächst immer grösser und grösser, und das Ende wird jeder überraschen. Es gibt nichts Originelles da, reine Unterhaltung.
Anne Fletchers neueste Komödie ist meiner Meinung nach nicht so lustig. Es will eine schöne Geschäftsfrau, gespielt von Sandra Bullocks, die plötzlich wegen ihres Visums ausgewiesen ist. Um diese peinliche Situation zu vermeiden, entschloss sie ihr Assistent zu heiraten, ohne ihm Bescheid zu geben! Die ganze Lüge wächst immer grösser und grösser, und das Ende wird jeder überraschen. Es gibt nichts Originelles da, reine Unterhaltung.
23 December 2009
Whatever Works USA, 2009 ☆☆☆
Der neueste Film von Woody Allen handelt von einem alten Mann, der allein wohnt und keine Liebe sucht. Zufällig trifft er eine schöne und junge Frau, die sein Leben völlig verändert.
Der neueste Film von Woody Allen handelt von einem alten Mann, der allein wohnt und keine Liebe sucht. Zufällig trifft er eine schöne und junge Frau, die sein Leben völlig verändert.
29 November 2009
A State of Mind UK, 2004 ☆☆☆☆
Eine aussergewöhnliche Geschichte von zwei Mädchen, die sich streng und ständig für die sogennante "Mass Games" vorbereiten in der nordkoreanischen Hauptstadt Pyongyang. Tausende von Kindern machen immer mit. Die Gymnastik Vorbereitung ist streng und hart, und kann Monate dauern. Die Show, die sich am Ende zeigen, ist sehr schön. In einem Land, wo das Individuum gar nicht zählt, sondern die Gruppenarbeit, sind diese massiven Spiele den besten Weg zum totalen Gehorsam. Schrecklich, aber wahr.
Eine aussergewöhnliche Geschichte von zwei Mädchen, die sich streng und ständig für die sogennante "Mass Games" vorbereiten in der nordkoreanischen Hauptstadt Pyongyang. Tausende von Kindern machen immer mit. Die Gymnastik Vorbereitung ist streng und hart, und kann Monate dauern. Die Show, die sich am Ende zeigen, ist sehr schön. In einem Land, wo das Individuum gar nicht zählt, sondern die Gruppenarbeit, sind diese massiven Spiele den besten Weg zum totalen Gehorsam. Schrecklich, aber wahr.
11 November 2009
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