Robert Alley (evilralphwiggum)

The Hustler Unrated

Great movie. It's a character study about a pool hustler. It's about a lot more than just pool. Great performances all around and wonderfully filmed.

Fast Company R

Drag racing. Funny cars. David Cronenberg? Ah, right, he's a racing fan and this was a joyride for him around the time of when he made The Brood. The ending was pretty badass, lol, didn't expect all that to happen, although I guess I should have saw it coming. It was enjoyable, a popcorn flick, and you gotta love the music.

The Last Picture Show R

This movie is bold, honest, and true to life. The cast was just about perfect, and what damn fine acting everyone did. I also love that it is in black and white. The film was adapted from a semi-autobiographical novel, and I just looked up Larry McMurtry (who wrote the novel and co-wrote the screenplay) and just found out he also co-wrote the screenplay for Brokeback Mountain, hah, learn something new every day. Anyways, seems that with the team of Larry McMurty and Peter Bogdanovich that made for a stellar movie.

The Shawshank Redemption R

Read the story. Rewatched the movie. Both are fantastic. Andy Dufresne: That's the beauty of music. They can't get that from you... Haven't you ever felt that way about music? Red: I played a mean harmonica as a younger man. Lost interest in it though. Didn't make much sense in here. Andy Dufresne: Here's where it makes the most sense. You need it so you don't forget. Red: Forget? Andy Dufresne: Forget that... there are places in this world that aren't made out of stone. That there's something inside... that they can't get to, that they can't touch. That's yours. Red: What're you talking about? Andy Dufresne: Hope.