Showing posts with label Brian De Palma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brian De Palma. Show all posts

Friday, May 18, 2018

Carlito's Way (1993)




































  The story follows Carlito, a Puerto Rican mobster who just got out of prison. His notorious name and deeds get in his way of trying to stay away from his dark past while he struggles to clear his name and start fresh. His dealings with an ambitious and dirty lawyer stall even longer his getting away from New York for a new place and life...
  Brian De Palma has a secret but easily recognizable recipe for a crime drama film! Carlito's way follows paths that had already proven successful with Scarface but still, De Palma manages to create a fresh crime classic. Carlito's way focuses not only on the face-value of  sex, drugs and rock n' roll of the mafia life but also on the vanity and pain that surrounds such a lifestyle. Topped up with a mood-setting soundtrack and a nostalgic-y cinematography, this film makes for an instant viewing pleasure.
  Not much needs to be said about Pacino's acting on this one or in general. You get what you expect ; a solid performance of a character that is both a cruel son-of-a-bitch and a lover too. Sean Penn, on the other hand, is what really catches the eye. His personification of the lawyer that's much too eager to get his hands dirty but doesn't really have the balls for it is really something unique. Penelope Ann Miller also contributes an extra something to the plot as the girl madly in love with Carlito but so out of anything criminal that it hurts just to see them together.
Must watch this : on a hot summer night together with four hefty glasses of your choice of poison. Getting a bit drunk will help you get the feels with this movie even more. Just be careful of the ending! The real lesson of the movie is Regret Nothing but Regret Everything!
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106519/?ref_=nv_sr_1
I know how you feel but we will try to get back that teddy bear
"Damn, that was spicy" "Who dat?" "Did I really turn off the oven?"
"Bye, Felicia"

Monday, November 4, 2013

Carrie (1976)


































  A young high school girl, abused, bullied and grown up in an overprotective environment with her overly Christian mother, finds out she has telekinetic abilities. She tries very hard to get out of her timid self and start a new life but one final prank she falls for in the senior prom is what will make her understand the full extend of her powers.
  When you get Brian De Palma directing something that Stephen King wrote, there is no way in hell that this won't be an instant classic! Incredible atmosphere and a story as good as its' writer's name with just the right doses of drama and horror that you need. I like the way this film can be turned into an urban legend and certainly photography plays a big role in that.
  Sissy Spacek plays Carrie here and I don't think they could find someone better for the role. Super-white complexion, thin figure and eyes turning fast from innocent to maniac. Nancy Allen is the classic high school bitch and John Travolta is her douchebag boyfriend. Amy Irving and William Katt are just too benign for the school they are in while Piper Laurie is the maniac Christian mother with nothing other than Jesus up her ass.
Must watch this : on a cool autumn evening, with a glass of red wine and some pizza. Then go out and try to use your force.
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074285/
Oh oh! Now there is no turning back!
Dear God, forgive my daughter for being so hot!
Super period strikes back!