This blog is for 2/26/24's classOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's nest was a movie I found pretty randomly, but enjoyed very much. It reminded me of Hateful Eight and how it is mostly filmed in the the same room, and even though the setting stays the same, the movie is still super entertaining. The strongest part of this movie is the characters, and how you get attached to them. When Billy dies, you really do feel terrible for him, and when chief escapes you feel a lot of happiness for him. It is both a fun movie, and a depressing movie. McMurphy is a witty, electric person and Jack Nicholson portrays him very well. The film came out in 1975, and I can see why it is a classic. The compelling story and emotions that we see out of the patients made it so. I love the themes of freedom, mental health, and individualism. Randle wants to leave the ward with chief, and wants to free them both from their captivity, but when he dies he is almost a sacrifice for Chief. Though is death is very sad and gruesome, Randle honestly needed to die for Chief to leave. After watching the movie I looked into it a little more and found it was made after a book, which came out in 1962, so maybe I'll check that out. So overall I thought that since the characters were really compelling and likeable, and the fact that it didn't need any elaborate CGI or setting to be a great movie makes it a 8.8/10.
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This is for class 2/20/24 WOAH. I know this movie is nominated and is supposed to do very well at the Oscars this year so I had to give it a try. This movie I really really liked. And for many reasons I shall explain. First off what stuck out to me was the camera quality, as the grainy texture of the screen and the bland, early 70s colors really immersed you in the environment that is Barton and the surrounding city. When I was halfway through, I went upstairs to get a snack and I told my dad, who had already seen it, that I felt I had just left another world. The character of Mr. Hunham and the awesome development of his relationship with Angus kept me locked into this movie. It was so cozy! The christmas scenes were super nostalgic and to me almost felt like holiday memories I didn't know I even had. The school and the rooms somehow made me feel like I was there, and I could almost smell the surroundings of the characters myself. The story of Angus is super compelling, and I feel like the idea being highlighted that is we shouldn't assume everyone has it easy is very great. ALSO MARY WAS SO SWEET. I hope the actor wins best supporting actor because the way she takes care of everyone while she is undergoing so much grief and disappointment makes her a really loving character. I know no movie is perfect, but until someone points it out I honestly didn't notice anything. There were no gaps or things I didn't understand, which I personally really like, because most of the time movies are a relaxing past time were I want to be able to be entertained but not required to think ;). The soundtrack I thought was also amazing. My mom grew up in a family listening to folk music and acoustic blues so hearing that music and then also Labi Siffre I just felt happy. The decor of the dorms, to the paintings on the walls, to the gym and its aesthetic, I think the environment and the meticulous attention to detail also helped provide for such an immersive experience. The Mise-en-scene was on point. I loved Paul Giamatti and the way that he finally let go and went after his dreams, and even the annoying kid Kountze did well as he really did annoy me. This is a solid 9.4/10.
I rewatched Revenge of the Sith when I was sick the other day. It reminded me just how much I love Star Wars. I think this movie is just so perfect. There really is no downside to it. There is sick action like in the grievous and Dooku and last fights, and the plotline is really clear cut. I think I last saw this when I was around the age of 13, which, I know, is very sad for someone who claims to be a big fan of the series and ESPECIALLY the prequels. The first three episodes, to me, are underrated. I know Empire Strikes Back and New Hope and stuff are so loved, and don't get me wrong I love them as well, but something about this gives me nostalgia that the others don't. I played the Wii games as a kid, Lego Star Wars the Clone Wars 3 as well as The Complete Saga so the nostalgia was in full effect. I would hit a certain scene in the movie and remember playing that level, which was actually really cool and added something to the experience. I think with the soundtrack and theme was just so amazing and I know I KNOW I am named after John Williams BUT he is still just so good. The strings and horns that work to create the suspense and the way the music gets louder during the big moment when the Order 66 start were powerful. There is a lot of emotion, we see Padme die due to a broken heart, and we see Yoda go into exile due to his sadness. Also the emotions of Anakin were VERY expressed and the way he developed as a person from Jedi to Sith due to Palpatine made you just hook on to what was happening. The characters and costumes are amazing, especially Jabba, and the lightsabers are just so fun to watch cut through stuff. My main favorite characters were Boba and Obi Wan who both appear in this movie so I just geeked out the whole time. Definitely a top 10 film for me.
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