Watched seven samurai in class. Still one of my top films ever made. A classic samurai story, and the basis for many other film ideas. Slightly overacted but not in a bad way. I dare say that the long takes this film uses would give a challange to any modern day actor. Considering the time it was made, superb action sequences too. Epic for the time. The thing that i really like is the characters and how they meet, the build up towards the final battle and the comic parts. An absolute milestone in cinema, that really demonstrates the ability of Akira Kurosawa as a director.
Also watched Seventh Seal, which has to be one of the coolest concepts ever. A guy playing chess with death to prolong his journey to see his family after coming back from the crusades. Great cast and really leaves you pondering death when it finishes. Fantastic dialogue too, especially from Max von Sydow's squire Jons. (dont know the actors name). If anyone has come up with an idea as brilliant as this one and made it into a film that has the brilliance of Seventh Seal, I have yet to see it.
Saw Pineapple express at my mate's house. Fantastic and hilarious situations that are made funnier by the fact that the two main characters are constantly stoned out of their mind. Didn't see the end because we spent too much time talking but really enjoyed it regardless. James Franco has redeemed himself with this performance, and the two main characters play well of each other. In addition to its comic value i think it makes a great point about relationships. Recommend this one especially if you enjoy a smoke yourself!
Also saw Rushmore, comedy about an eccenteric student at an academy from which he gets expelled. One of those films you don't hear about. Sometimes funny and Bill Murray's performance saves the film from boredom. Not a bad idea but not a good film, might make a better TV sitcom if done well.
If anybody has not seen the new Frankie Boyle DVD then go and watch it, the best scottish comedian ever! Was in stitches the whole way through the act.