Movies are so very subjective.
I haven't seen the latest Woody Allen - simply
because the man creeps me out. But that's just
me. The movies I have seen relatively recently
I have enjoyed - "The Hobbit" comes to mind.
Prior to that, "The King's Speech." Prior to that
"The Saphhires," and of course all of the "Harry Potter,"
series. I'm looking forward to seeing "Diana," (despite
the awful reviews). I like to make up my own mind. I enjoyed
the special effects of "Avatar." And sat there mesmerized
in the film with Jeremy Irons (can't remember the name)
that dealt with corporate finances, collapse and manipulation (edge
of the seat stuff). I can't ever remember walking out on a
film - so perhaps I've been lucky in my choices. I'm sure
that Mr Pilger's standards are very high as far as entertainment
goes. I usually find at least something worthwhile in what's
on the screen even in "Moulin Rouge," the costumes and settings
were impressive, and Nicole Kidman as always - quite beautiful.

cont'd ...

I've just remembered the film starring Jeremy Irons -
it was, "Margin Call." A tense Wall Street thriller
tracing a high-powered brokerage firm 24 hours before
the stock market crash of 2008. Kevin Spacey and Demi Moore
were also part of the great cast. Great viewing.