Pop&Coffee’s Film Reviews

79 Films have been rated or reviewed by Pop&Coffee.

Big Lebowski, The (1998): This is a movie I like more every time I see it. A great noir tale with an unlikely hero, with jokes in spades. To watch this movie is to be invited into a broader cultural conversation, and that alone is worthwhile. The flawless performances are gravy.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962): Ok, stunning landscapes, beautiful shots, wildly influential. I get it. Also, problematic brown face, and easilly 40 min to long. The framing device didn't work for me. Desert shots were stunning.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014): It's a beautiful movie, for certain. And a compelling build on an American–favorite urban legend. And Rinko Kikuchi is stunning in this. But despite all of that, I can't think of a compelling reason to watch this movie.
Fargo (1996): Beautiful cinematography. Masterclass acting. Fabulous rural noir, with a great score to boot. And yet, as a Midwesterner, I can't help but feel a bit made fun of by the Minnesota–charactures.
Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too!) (2001): A frank discussion about the birds and the bees, but also about male love and "two Mexicos", and life in the face of death. Beautifully shot.
Fellini's 8 1/2 (1963): I adored this movie and I connected with it almost immediately. I was fully prepared to be dismissive of it, but I was captivated by the spirit and Id.
Anvil: The Story of Anvil (2008): Not sure why this documentary exists. Is it just to show a plucky–enough band persist despite being culturally irrelevant and rejected at large? I don't know what's to get me invested in their success, and their story is common without being relatable.
Prisoners (2013): People around me loved this; did I miss something? I didn't empathise with this story of a how a person goes to reclaim their loved ones. The puzzle seemed more grindhouse–silly than dramatically compelling. Good cast, but for Villeneuve completists only
Con Air (1997): This is a sort of perfect bad movie. Star–studded with a bizarrely 90s score, and peak scenery–chewing Cage. It's the sort of movie that leaves you no different for having seen it. I would believe anything you told me about the production of this movie.
Wayne's World (1992): Don't worry, guys. If this movie somehow gets wiped off the face of the earth, I can basically recreate it, shot for shot, from memory.

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