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Dog Town and Z-Boys
Documentary about the birth of modern skateboarding. This was really intriguing. I don’t think skateboarding has changed the world like some of these people think it has, but it’s certainly a big deal, and worthy of the treatment it gets here. It’s really fascinating how many of the people are alive today, and how well everything was documented as it happened. It’s also quite interesting to see how each person involved has been affected by the choices they’ve made in life. This is the kind of movie that kids should see… sure there are bad words and adult themes and such, but the lessons of real consequences to one’s actions are really brought home be people who’ve lived it.
Dogma
Sure it wasn’t an awesome movie or anything, but it was fun… and funny. Message? why does organized religion think it has a monopoly on god? I have no idea why the Catholic League protested this movie, if anything it was pro-religon. They just helped promote it… (Hmm… maybe they were using sophisticated reverse psychology? Naw.)
Dr. Strangelove
Wonderful. It contains one of the most classic scenes ever – Slim Pickens riding the bomb down to ground zero. Another movie showing how stupid war is… in this case, the cold war. I wonder what the leaders of the world thought of this movie…?
Dr. No
James bond foils the efforts of an evil meglomaniac.
Dodgeball
Well, it was fun, and a bit funny I suppose, but aren’t there better ways to spend 2 hours of your precious life than watching something like this?
Doctor Detroit
Very entertaining, one of Dan Asteroid’s finest moments on screen.
D.O.A.
Another movie with a great ending – nothing mattered, it was all a simple case of petty greed. is it better to have 48 hours of excitement or a lifetime of drunken inebriation? I suppose if you only have 48 hours to live, you might as well spend it handcuffed to Meg Ryan.
Disturbia
Quite possibly one of the stupidist things ever filmed. The fact that some young people actually like this movie is disturbing indeed. This was without a doubt one of most predictable, boring, uninspired movies I’ve ever witnessed.
The Dish
One of those “aw shucks” movies. Not really too much drama, but then, life isn’t all about drama. It’s about a little Australian outpost that helps with the communication during the first moon walk.
Dirty Filthy Love
This started off really lame, but got better and better as it went & the characters grew and took shape. By the end, it almost seemed like a different movie. Just have patience with this one if you see it. It’s about obsessive compulsive disorder by the way, and just when you think it’s fluffy and light-hearted drivel, it takes a more serious turn in tone.
Dirty Dancing
I’m not crazy about dancing, but I liked this movie… so it must have been good. Although, if I ever hear “that song” again, I’m going to go on a bloody rampage.
Dick Tracy
The world could have done without this movie.
Deliverance
Yes, the ~30 year-old movie with Burt Reynolds. I never saw it when it came out (obviously). I think the most interesting thing about this movie is it shows how movie direction has changed over the years. If this was made today, there’d be all kinds of super-close-ups, the river would be twice as powerful, the action scenes would be played out to their fullest extent, and there’d be explosions somewhere. This movie proves that all of that stuff is just crap. We don’t need it. I loved the portrayals of the hillbillies in this movie – are they screwed-up or what? I liked the way the movie ended too… they pretty much got away with it. Although they really didn’t do anything that was too wrong. They just screwed up a bit. I did often wonder though… didn’t they bother to check if there were unappeasable rapids on the river before they went out? That’s just stupidity.
Yes, the ~30 year-old movie with Burt Reynolds. I never saw it when it came out (obviously). I think the most interesting thing about this movie is it shows how movie direction has changed over the years. If this was made today, there’d be all kinds of super-close-ups, the river would be twice as powerful, the action scenes would be played out to their fullest extent, and there’d be explosions somewhere. This movie proves that all of that stuff is just crap. We don’t need it. I loved the portrayals of the hillbillies in this movie – are they screwed-up or what? I liked the way the movie ended too… they pretty much got away with it. Although they really didn’t do anything that was too wrong. They just screwed up a bit. I did often wonder though… didn’t they bother to check if there were unappeasable rapids on the river before they went out? That’s just stupidity.
Defending Your Life
This is the way it should be. Why can’t Albert Brooks be god? Hmmm… maybe he is. Wouldn’t that be a trip? Gotta love this one.
Deep Impact
This came out around the same time as Armageddon, with a similar theme. Yet, somehow was like the forgotten little brother to that other horrid disaster. This was much better than Armageddon, but it wasn’t “great”. The characters in this movie were a lot more real – they actually took the time to develop some of the characters. The story was a little more believable (although it wasn’t much more “real”, they did a better job of selling it.) Plus, this movie tried to tackle the huge human questions that would be posed by such a disaster: how would people react? what would the government do?, etc. I actually liked the special effects of this movie better than those of Armageddon, but they were “lower budget” (I’d rather see New York get smothered by a tidal wave than smashed by a bunch of asteroids) Plus, the end of this movie was somewhat sad, but then again reassuring – even when confronted with disaster, life goes on and people rebuild. (It’s so rare for major hollywood movies to kill off their main characters unless they come back to life as angels or some crap – this movie actually killed them). So, if you must see one of last year’s “outer space object heading for earth” movies, see Deep Impact.
Death Wish
I never really understood why Charles Bronson was a “tough guy”.
Death Race 2000
Another example of the real future not living up to the Hollywood future. Damn, our society is so boring.
Death at a Funeral
Your typical British multi-plotline, things get crazier and crazier farcical whimical silliness.
Deal of the Century
I don’t know why, but I liked this movie. It was really pretty dumb, but something about it seemed to make sense. It was original anyway… how many other arms dealer comedies are there? “State of the art? my ass!”
Dead Poets Society
There is a period in one’s youth where every word takes on an epic and urgent importance. When where time is compressed, and all history and future are in the now. Where the world seems ready to erupt into…. and then you grow up.
Dazed in Confused
Wha?
Days of Thunder
Why in the world did I watch this?
The Day After Tomorrow
Yes, it was completely unrealistic, and I could go on and on about the completely impossible sequences and coincidences. But, for some reason I liked it… You know what I think it was? That snobby rich kid turned out to be all-right in the end – they didn’t resort to the usual cliche. That alone was enough for me to give this one a little credit. If you see this, just go in knowing it’s completely ridiculous, and try to suspend your disbelief… Yes, it’s a good test of ones patience.
The DaVinci Code
I was certain I would find this really dumb, but I actually liked it. Maybe it was just the effect of low expectations? I cared about the characters, and enjoyed the performances. Even though the general ending was fairly obvious about half-way through, there were still enough surprises along the way to keep one’s interest. Of course, the general premise… with the giant conspiracy, and all the puzzles, etc. is just well… kind of stupid. But, you just have to put that aside for a couple hours.