Film #169: VAMPS (2012)

This was quite an odd story of two vampires trying to live and find love and not give themselves away and not eat any humans. I did find it funny as in a strange way it also was mocking vampire films with its humour. This I think is needed in society after the Twilight serious destroyed the vampire fantasy genre forever!! But this was a good watch for a Friday night with friends.

Film #168: DO THE RIGHT THING (1989)

I didn't like this film, it just felt a bit pointless to me. This was mainly because the climax of the film was a street fight that gets out of control. I understand what Spike Lee was trying to achieve but it just didn't hit me in the feels (street talk, I'm down with the kids). But I did like the message behind it of actions having consequences and that we all need to do the right thing (hence the title). I'm glad I've seen it but I don't plan on watching again any time soon.

Film #167: PHILOMENA (2013)

I loved this film! It was breathtaking. I thought the use of flashbacks and the way it was shot in general was completely beautiful. Seriously I don't really have anything else to say about it as it was amazing. Judi Dench was out of this world and so was Steve Coogan as sometimes his acting can be temperamental but I think he was good because he didn't have to try and deliver lines to be funny but they were meant to be serious.

Film #166: BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)

This was a weird film. I know that the standard of films has increased with time but this film was bizarre. It's the story of Bonnie and Clyde who are bank robbers and the story follows their beginning and finish to their criminal ways but it's strange how they go about robbing banks and how they gain people to help. I didn't really like it for the very wobbly narrative, I think wobbly describes it best. Not wobbly with the camera, wobbly with the script it just didn't flow.

Film #165: MADE IN DAGENHAM (2010)

This is a brilliant heart-warming drama film based on the true story of female workers at the Ford factory protesting against sexual discrimination. I loved this film and there was some truly brilliant performances from the wonderful Sally Hawkins. It really is great. If you like films such as Calender Girls and The Help (I know they're completely different but they both have the same emotional impact to the audience) then this film is for you.

Film #164: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLIDER (2014)

I love my university as I have joined their cinema society and the first film they showed was this one which I hadn't seen. I love superhero films and this was not a disappointment. I thought it was so much better than some of the other films Marvel release. In my opinion (and this may be an unpopular one) the Captain America films are extremely good, they are well written, filmed and executed; but Iron Man and Thor films are stupid and childish and they have more help from others than any other superheros I can think of which depreciates their status as a superhero.

Film #163: THELMA AND LOUISE (1991)

As far as bad-asses go Thelma and Louise definitely are the winners. I loved this film it was completely exciting and thrilling to watch. And as much as you wanted to hate Thelma and Louise for the things they were doing you couldn't help but fall in love with them for what life had handed them. And life had handed both of them a fair share in shitty men! This definitely is a classic, I loved it!