If by producing Bohemian Rhapsody, Brian May and Roger Taylor wanted to crown the process of canonizing Freddie Mercury started with the Tribute concert immediately after his death, they succeeded. The movie is not a bad one, but it is not a masterpiece either. An Oscar for Best Picture will only confirm that the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' vote has nothing to do with art's expression. There were worst movies awarded and nobody could do anything but talk. It was entertaining … [Read more...]
My Best Comedies – Updated
This is an updated list with my favorite comedies at the moment. I have thought a long on it, I have pondered a lot of factors, but generally it shows my taste, based on a great admiration for certain comedians and comedy creators. I used to dislike some actors, but those times have past. I judge a movie on how I feel watching it and what lingers after that. I am a declared fan of Will Ferrell, Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Sacha Baron Cohen, John C. Reilly, Kristen Wiig, … [Read more...]
The Dictator
This post will start with the trailer, so you'll know from the beginning of what I'm talking about, especially because usually, I don't make a summary. I used to put sometimes the trailer at the end , but there, at the end, you'll have a short piece of the action I found to be much more important. The Dictator is a 6.5 imdb rated comedy, which I haven't taken seriously until Sacha Baron Cohen spilled some ashes on the "company man" Ryan Seacrest, at the Oscars Gala in February … [Read more...]
Borat
Borat is one of the most hilarious films I've ever seen, and it's on my favorites list. I'm not sure if this movie made Sacha Baron Cohen one of the most popular actors through the American public. It is a metaphor, it is ironic, it is brilliant. The mockumentary concept is not new, but was triple refined in this case. Borat is one of the best comedies ever made, it made my Best 20, and not only. I'm afraid, it wasn't wholly appreciated in USA and in Romania. You see, the Romanians are very … [Read more...]