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David and Goliath (2015)
Loved this....
Granted this is no 'Slamma Jamma' in terms of speed, but I loved it anyhow.
At least the film team tried to stay true to GOD'S WORD.
Which is way more than anyone can say about how Hollywood defames the BIBLE.
Basically this movie is being like an old fashioned epic, with grand looking landscapes and a bigger than life story, or in this case David's story, in which everything moves slowly but steadily. As often is the case with this type of movies, it's hard to get into at first, since it doesn't really become apparent, right from the start on already, which direction the story will be heading at. But once things are starting to take form and it becomes more clear what the story is going for, it becomes an engaging movie, as also truly was the case with this movie.
I really loved it how things slowly started to take shape within this movie. It also made it more apparent what an actual good and original story this movie has in it. It's not being too complicated either, which makes this movie all the more engaging to watch. No, this really is far from being pretentious genre movie, though it still has some pretentious tendencies in it, especially when it comes down to its acting and characters.
9+ for me!
Slamma Jamma (2017)
Saw 'Fakin' Da Funk' a While Back!
Just heard of this new film and didn't know it was the same guy who did my all-time fave 'FAKIN' DA FUNK'!!! Are you kidding me??
You can see the same stuff running to this new movie. You can see right once that this movie is from the past century as the focus is about hard working, simple people trying to get an happy life and sticking for that to a body of values! For me, this philosophy is indeed the true heart of 'Slamma Jamma' and it's really not important if Diggs wins or not.
THIS FILM is a worthy sequel to 'Fakin' and well worth seeing as it never lets you down and it brings you up cheering at the END.
Taxi Driver (1976)
Good film
The directing is first class and deservedly made path for Scorsese as a world renowned violent artist. Some techniques he used here are unusual for American cinema, like focusing on details for a few seconds. The movie is enhanced by an excellent music soundtrack by jazz composer Bernard Herrman who died before the picture was even released.
Two of the actors also deservedly made it to stardom. Robert de Niro plays a very unglamorous character, but his presence on screen is so intense that it's no wonder it made such an impression. As for Jodie Foster, she already appeared in films as a child, but playing a teenage prostitute was certainly not an easy challenge, and probably it was that role that really turned her into a major actress.
"Taxi Driver" was a big hit when it came out, both for the public and the critics. It won the Palme d'Or in Cannes, and served as a trend setter for many later films, like for instance Quentin Tarantino's and Abel Ferrara's. But even today, the original model seems difficult to emulate, probably because achieving a masterpiece is a rare thing, by definition.
East of Eden (1955)
Wow!
In "East of Eden" he delivers an intense performance as, unsurprisingly, an enigma; an individual too sensitive for life in his own world. It sounds from this as if it could well be similar territory to "Rebel Without a Cause", and given the events it's also perhaps not too far away from the real person - but nevertheless it's a striking portrayal that shows unmistakable 'fire' and talent.
James Dean is not one of those people who've come to be mythologised due to outside circumstances entirely beyond their control; for the consummate skill in his craft and the posthumous Oscar recognition brings something just as weighty to the table. About as far removed from the Orlando Bloom poster boy of his generation as it's possible to be, my expectations were completely trumped. There was real depth present, too.
All else is at least good, but it's the memory of a sobbing Cal all at once being transformed into a creature of hidden menace that I will take away with me. A riveting display from a fine actor, and undoubtedly a lasting testament to a lamentably short career. 9/10.
Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
Yes, it lives up to its reputation,
Most people who comment on this film seem to indicate that they saw it at a very young age and have grown up with it. I can honestly say I wasn't given the opportunity to ever see it until recently, when I finally managed to watch it on USA Networks, completely uninterrupted.
Although it is not consistently laugh-out-loud, tears-in-your-eyes hilarious, "Fakin' Da Funk" is very funny - and not quite as outrageous as I had expected. There's a lot going on here, aside from silly physical humor.
Margaret Cho and Duane Martin are great as usual and Dante Basco steals the show.
Ultimately if you've never seen this, you need to go rent it out right now. If you have seen it, you already know how great it is and why it deserves its reputation as one of the most beloved comedies ever made.