“The Wrestler” dir. by Darren Aronofsky
review by Dave V Burgers
I’m not going to jerk myself off in verbosity. I’m not going to impress anyone with my writing ability. I’m not going to turn this into a study of false emotional nuance and romanticism by creating things that don’t actually exist in the movie like a lot of critics do. If that’s what you are looking for go listen to NPR with a red rose sticking out of your ass.
“This is a harrowing tale of…†– umm – this is a harrowing tale of shut the fuck up!
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There Will Be Blood directed by Paul Thomas Anderson starring Daniel Day Lewis and Paul Dano
Shortly after watching There Will Be Blood, cialis I saw an interview with the star, recipe Daniel Day-Lewis. Imagine my shock when Day-Lewis genially answered questions rather than crushing the interviewer’s windpipe. While this turn of events has lessened my opinion of the actor, check it hasn’t changed my feelings about his character, Daniel Plainview, who threatens, manipulates, and murders with such magnetic charm that I couldn’t help wishing that I would be next in line to be bitch-slapped and shoved in the mud.
