This post will be my record of all the films I watch this month. Continuing the trend from the back end of last year I am trying to watch more films.At home or the cinema I will list them a white a line or two about it about it. And link to anything I blog about it. Also here is the link to the main index to go to each month.
To start I will add what I have seen since the start of the year in order.
January
01. Pom Poko by Studio Ghibli (01.01.16)
pressing on with my foray into the Ghibli masterpieces. Funny and cute probably should have seen the Sub version though; the were some odd translation choices.
02. Star Wars VII The Force Awakens [Cinema Worksop] (03.01.16)
Went with my Brother and Dad to go re-watch. It felt faster second time through. Still great.
03. Star Wars VI Return of the Jedi [Red Letter Media Commentary] (04.01.16)
Not too much of a incite from the guys, but it was a fun watch.
04. Blade Runner [Final Cut] (08.01.16)
Roy Batty's Incept date. First time I've seen it in years, found a new love for it,
05. Whispers of the Heart by Studio Ghibli (09.01.16)
Loved this slice of life in beautiful Japan. Such a well made calming film.
06. Princess Mononoke by Studio Ghibli (10.01.16)
Loved it, not what I was expecting but its a great film. Again should have watched the Sub I found the American accents distracting.
07. A.I. Artificial Intelligence (11.01.16)
What a beautiful and haunting film. The last part caught me off guard. Must watch more Spielberg and Kubrick.
08. Thor: The Dark World (15.01.16)
First time seeing this one since the cinema. Better than I remembered but then I think the general online thought bubble puts this one down a bit. The humour is strange and tries a bit hard a times but it is a fun film.
09. Paprika by Satoshi Kon (16.01.16)
Not sure where it fits but its in my top ten films of all time. Here is my Blog on this film.
10. Dredd (22.01.16)
Great action film, it shows us the action and the results well plenty of impact. Can we have a second one?
11. Constantine (23.01.16)
A good film but poor adaptation of the comic. Forget that it is a adaptation and the is a lot to like. Really enjoyed watching it. First time since the TV show aired (which was awesome), they are very different beasts but both good.
12. Snowpiercer (24.01.16)
What a crazy film. So much world building in a small place. It breaks so many rules and conventions especially at the end.
13. A Wind Named Amnesia (25.01.16)
Made in the early 80s but dubbed in the 90s. It's almost fantastic, let down by the voice acting and vocal story telling. Less is more! Show don't tell! It breaks both rules to its detriment. The collection of storys are strong but let down by the why they are shown. Full blog to come.
14. Kill Bill Vol. 1 (30.01.16)
Mental film. Very over the top and kind of random. Love the artwork and the music. The plot seems good for now, its just framed by a mad man.
15. Kill Bill Vol.2 (31.01.16)
Such a great film. As crazy as the first part but with some better characters moments. It tied up nicely and didn't feel as long as it is.
15 films this month. 5 anime, 4 comic adaptations. I liked them all hard to pick out the best but AI is up there with Paprika. Lets see what I watch in February.
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