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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
Saw it at the El Capitan Theater
This film was an awesome beginning to the summer of '07. I saw it at the 3 AM showing. Fun preview show, and sweet. editing. Some amazing stunts, unpredictable. Only Spielberg could have done better. Depp was funny as usual in his role. His ensemble was fun and cinematic.
As most trilogies end up with two thumbs down, this trilogy was as fantastical as an original. While some were left confused after the sequel, PoTC-AWE left me whole just like the original "Star Wars", if you waited until the end.
Make sure you sit until the end of this film, there is an important bonus ending in this one.
Man in the Chair (2007)
Authentic and revealing
I also attended the World Premiere of "Man in the Chair" at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Authentic and revealing. A rare glimpse at the once upon a time glamour; when the curtains come down. Michael Angarano is once again the ringmaster that leads you through the story; through the darkness and heartrending topics that the film explores, Michael's showmanship and charisma is like a lighthouse beacon; keeping you grounded with his dramatic performance.
With Depth: from the shallow end to the deep end. There are several dyads created quickly. But the performances were powerful. And the bond between Christopher and Michael compel a realistic richness that is uncanny and common. As I compare this bond to the quick relationships I've seen created between college students and eccentric college professors on the first day of class, who become the teacher's favorite. I just wonder if Michael worked and researched this concept just like Catherine Hardwicke said Michael worked hard to prepare for his role in "Lords of Dogtown", or if it just came natural.
I felt the film was definitely worth seeing, powerful performances add to this rarely talked about subject.
Bondage (2006)
Riveting performance, on key with profound drama
Like a Picasso masterpiece, the theme is subtle; the performance stunning and spectacular and scary! (Frenetic!) An inspiring way out for many. An therapeutic outlet to release inner turmoil from the strong content of the movie.
Riveting performance, on key with profound drama. Remember "Pink Floyd's" "the Wall" when Bob Geldof is sitting with a cigarette and the ash is burned all the way to the base without falling off?" Bondage was that good!
As I told EastCoastTalent, "Bondage" had some "Breakfast Club", "Pink Floyd, The Wall", and "Taps" in it, a performance not to be missed!
Michael Angarano even reach a James Dean(I) moment. Watch it and take note!