How about some mainstream comedy for a change?
This was funny! But not so good that I need to watch it again. But maybe part 2? ;-)
🎬 The Hangover
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🎬 The Conjuring
This was ok.
Individual scenes were certainly nicely done. But I often had the feeling that I had seen everything before.
It had too many jump-scares, which drives me nuts.
🎬 Friday the 13th
November had a Friday the 13th. I interpreted this as a sign to watch another horror classic I have never seen before.
Overall it was an ok movie. I’d like to note that the murders in this were indeed pretty brutal – still by today’s standards, I’d say. In this regard it was probably indeed ahead of its time.
I never knew it had Kevin Bacon in it.
🎬 The King of Staten Island
This was great! Super funny. But also serious and sad.
Great dialogues, and great characters. There also was often this suspense in many scenes where you wouldn’t know what would happen next.
🎬 Dawn of the Dead
I found the full uncut version DVD on a flea market recently. I don’t think I have seen this version before. And to be honest, I actually don’t care very much about that sort of thing. I just thought it would be nice to rewatch this again after 20 years or so.
I still appreciate this movie for its original story and style that influenced so many Zombie movies after it. Basically, every season of “The Walking Dead” works like this movie. Minus the humour. And that’s another aspect I like about this film.
But man, this was looong! And the sound was bad. The Zombie-makeup was just comical, too. And it’s sexist.
Anyhow, I still enjoyed watching this classic again. I just wouldn’t recommend to watch this full uncut version.
🎧 The Dead Eye – The Haunted
Been listening to a bit of The Haunted lately. Mainly the “The Dead Eye” record. Just some beautiful guitar work on this one. And great vocals (as is normal for Dolving). Plus, I sometimes need a bit of Per Møller Jensen’s drumming.
🎬 1BR
Not super-logical. Was ok, with a few good scenes. But not really recommended.
🎬 Rope
I like movies that play in a single room – like a play at a theatre. It’s a pretty morbid play. And pretty clever. Reminded me of Columbo at times. Bonus points for making it look like a one-shot movie. Thumbs up!
🎬 Blade Runner 2049
A rewatch. First time was in the cinema, where this movie is much more impressive of course. But I liked it a second time on the TV, too.
Convincing story. Amazing futuristic and dystopian world. Probably would watch a third time at some point.
🎬 The Thing
One more horror classic. One more great film!
Reminded me of Alien in a few ways.
Great special effects. Great set. Great story. Great acting.
🎬 About Endlessness
My second Roy Andersson movie.
He has a unique style. And I think I still need to get used to it. Nevertheless, this was entertaining with it’s dry humor. I probably didn’t fully “get” this film, though.
🎬 Rosemary’s Baby
Another classic – from 1968! – I’ve never seen before. It’s deservedly highly respected! This must have inspired so many horror-movies after it. I can’t recall an earlier (horror) movie with that “secret backdoor” element, the “nosy neighbour cliché”, the “is the protagonist going crazy or is she right?”-storyline, or that “look through the door spy”-shot. And there are probably even more firsts in there.
Hail chocolate mouse! Hail Satan! Hail Rosemary’s Baby!
🔗 More family photos
In October, Sina came over and shot a whole bunch of photos of us. So, feel free to stalk us over on her blog.
Ihr möchtet ungern als Familie "posen", wollt jedoch gerne die Zeit festhalten? Hier eine kleine Familienreportage (Remscheid und Umgebung).
A family photo from summer. Made by Udo Fischer.
🔗 December 2019 – Daniel Pietzsch’s Photo Journal
Finally finishing 2019.
Meetings with friends and family. And some impressions of Düsseldorf.
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Better Options
We all want to make the right decisions. Not only because we want to be successful, but often simply because we want to avoid the negative consequences of making the wrong decision. We are risk-averse beings. So we put a lot of emphasis on the decision itself. We collect inf...
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Painting With the Web
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🔗 November 2019 – Daniel Pietzsch’s Photo Journal
I shall not fall behind more than one year! My photo selection for November 2019.
First photos with my new Rollei 35 S. A concert. A demonstration. And everything in between.
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:focus-visible Is Here
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