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JCVD (2008)
Van Damme is Back!
I caught a screening of this film recently and was blown away. I've only been a fan of Bloodsport, and that's about it when it comes to Van Damme's filmography. But I feel JCVD is his best yet. It's personal, it's funny, it's sad, it's got so many different aspects that make it a strong film. It's a comeback of sorts even though he's been making films overseas for quite some time. This year has been a great time to watch films with so many great stories and performances. JCVD has both of them. The film is currently playing in small theaters across the country, but will be hitting DVD and blu ray in April. I recommend it to anyone whose been enjoying this recent slew of great films that have been coming out since last year.
The Deal (2008)
The Deal is the Real Deal
This star-studed film from Steven Schachter (director of the Emmy award winning TV film Door to Door) is an interesting film with a diverse combination of comedy and action. The Deal features many well known actors including William H Macy (Fargo), Meg Ryan (When Harry Met Sally), LL Cool J (Last Holiday), and Jason Ritter (TV's Joan of Arcadia). This film is a new inside look on the Hollywood scene and should not be missed. I've always been a fan on films about Hollywood and this is one of the more interesting takes on that. I'm also a fan of the every day man acting in William H Macy's. I know he put a lot of work into getting this film out, which wasn't released in theaters. It's now available on DVD so I recommend checking it out.
The End of America (2008)
Documentary will be sure to raise some eyebrows
With President Barack Obama's recent orders to close down Gitmo, the United States is starting the process of ending a dark chapter in it's history. In The End of America, New York Times Best Selling Author Naomi Wolf chronicles the 10 steps a country takes towards fascism. There was dialogue as recent as the presidential campaign if America was heading towards socialism. The scary part is that much worse has been going on for the last 8 years.
Based on the best selling novel, this chilling documentary is more important to watch now that there is a new administration. The issues brought up in this documentary are challenges President Obama must face, from torture to privacy. This documentary is not so much a way to sway one's politics, but a reminder of how too much power can ultimately lead to the downfall of a nation. I recommend this documentary to anyone who has interest in the Patriot Act and the actions the Bush administration took in the last 8 years. Some issues are well known, but others will be sure to raise some questions about government that we as Americans are allowed to ask.