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Its been a few weeks since I’ve had the time to post some recommendations. And while the time aspect is a big part of it, some fault also goes to the complete lack of decent films being released on DVD for the past month or so. To call it dry would be an understatement. Thankfully, this Tuesday it looks like we finally have some decent selections. The big one I am excited for is the release of the Spanish horror film [REC]. I’ve already seen the US remake, Quarantine, which is decent, but I’m very excited to see the original. The other DVD release that is a must own is Season 2 of Mad Men. If you aren’t watching that show, you’re missing out on a fantastic show. Its amazing, and I can’t wait for Season 3 to start.

As for theatres the big release is of course Bruno, but after going to a late night screening of The Hurt Locker it is easily going to be my recommendation. Really a well made and tense film that was great to watch. My only complaint is I found the ending to be a bit heavy handed and unrealistic, but it wasn’t enough to ruin an otherwise great film. While I’m not a huge fan of Kathryn Bigelow, their are plenty of her films I enjoy and I think this is easily her best film to date.

As always trailers are after the break!

[REC] trailer

The Hurt Locker trailer

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3 Responses to “Rummaging through the Old Maids(7/10/09)”
  1. Rummaging through the Old Maids(7/10/09) | TECHtop says:

    [...] post: Rummaging through the Old Maids(7/10/09) Posted in trailers | Tags: dvd, films, horror-film, journal, kathryn-bigelow, matt-gamble, [...]

  2. Daniel says:

    Although I thought The Hurt Locker was fantastic, I totally agree with you on the ending. Really the whole second half wasn’t as good as the first. Still great, though.

  3. Matt Gamble says:

    The tension that is built in the first half is truly incredible, and one heck of a feat.

    I know I think this is Bigelow’s best film to date? Would you fall in that same camp?

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