Author: Acquired Taste

I'm no journalist but I do spend a great deal of my time studying films. I am by no means a movie god and would love to have you weigh in on my reviews. Simply I love movies and plan to someday make a good one. My process: I have to watch a movie twice to give what should be a fair assesment. I'll say if I like/not like a movie and why. I give what I think is the movie's strengths and weaknesses. Finally i add a score and a 'Must-you-see-it and Must-you-own-a-copy comment.

2010 Academy Awards2010 Academy Awards

February 17, 2010| Acquired Taste| 3 Comments| 11:30 am

2010 Academy Awards I made my selections of which movies I believe should win in Italics. Best Picture Avatar An Education The Hurt Locker Inglourious Basterds The Blind Side District

Whip It, reviewed by Acquired TasteWhip It, reviewed by Acquired Taste

January 21, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 4:23 am

Title: Whip It Year: 2009 Run Time: 111 minutes Genre: Comedy, Teen drama Cast: Ellen Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis, Jimmy Fallon, Alia Shawkat, Landon

Couple’s Retreat, reviewed by Acquired TasteCouple’s Retreat, reviewed by Acquired Taste

January 21, 2010| Acquired Taste| 4 Comments| 2:32 am

Title: Couple’s Retreat Year: 2009 Run Time: 113 minutes Genre: Comedy Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristen Bell, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Jean Reno Director: Peter

10 Most Underrated Actors10 Most Underrated Actors

January 20, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 3:48 am

These are the guys who almost always carry the day with their supporting performances and should be doing more lead roles. 1. Jeff Bridges 2. Kevin Bacon 3. Christopher Walken

Critics Choice Awards 2009.Critics Choice Awards 2009.

January 20, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 3:08 am

Winners & Nominees Do you agree? The movies in bold are the winners, the movies in italics are my choice. Best Picture The Hurt Locker Avatar An Education Inglourious Basterds

Armored, review by Acquired TasteArmored, review by Acquired Taste

January 20, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 2:17 am

Title: Armored Year: 2009 Run Time: 88 minutes Genre: Action, Crime Cast: Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne, Amaury Nolasco, Milo Ventimiglia, Skeet Ulrich, Columbus Short Director: Nimród Antal Plot:

Righteous Kill, reviewed by Acquired TasteRighteous Kill, reviewed by Acquired Taste

January 15, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 4:23 am

Title: Righteous Kill Year: 2008 Run Time: 100 mins Genre: Action, Suspense, Police Drama Cast: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Carla Gugino, Curtis Jackson, John Leguizamo, Donnie Wahlberg. Director: Jon

88 minutes, review by Acquired Taste88 minutes, review by Acquired Taste

January 15, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 3:58 am

Title: 88 Minutes Year: 2007 Run Time: 111 minutes Genre: Action, Crime, Suspense Cast: Al Pacino, Alicia Witt, Leelee Sobieski, Amy Brenneman, Neal McDonough Director: Jon Avnet Plot: There are

Up in the Air, reviewed by Acquired TasteUp in the Air, reviewed by Acquired Taste

January 14, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comments| 3:44 am

Title: Up in the Air Year: 2009 Run Time: 109 mins Genre: Drama, Comedy Cast: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman. Director: Jason Reitman Plot: Ryan Bingham (George

Top 5 Directors of our generationTop 5 Directors of our generation

January 10, 2010| Acquired Taste| 3 Comments| 3:53 pm

This is a follow up to a comment I made earlier, it’s basically a list of who I think are the leading directors today. 1. Clint Eastwood– for Invictus, Gran

You’re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. BushYou’re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush

January 9, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 9:26 pm

Title: “You’re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush” Year: 2009 Run Time: 120 mins Genre: Comedy, Theatre Cast: Will Ferrell, Patrick Ferrell, Pia Glenn Director: Marty Callner

RocknRollaRocknRolla

January 9, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 6:59 pm

Title: “RocknRolla” Year: 2008 Run Time: 114 mins Genre: Action, Drama Cast: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Mark Strong, Idris Elba, Toby Kebbell Director: Guy Ritchie Plot: Lenny Cole

SnatchSnatch

January 8, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 9:52 pm

Title: “Snatch” Year: 2000 Run Time: 103 mins Genre: Action, Dark Comedy Cast: Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Alan Ford, Dennis Farina, Stephen Graham, Robbie Gee, Lennie James, Vinnie Jones, Benicio

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, AT’s ReviewLock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, AT’s Review

January 8, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 5:24 pm

Title: “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” Year: 1998 Time: 104mins Genre: Action, Dark Comedy Cast: Nick Moran, Jason Statham, Dexter Fletcher, Jason Flemyng, Lenny McLean, Vinnie Jones Director: Guy

Die Hard With A Vengeance, AT’s ReviewDie Hard With A Vengeance, AT’s Review

January 8, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 4:35 pm

Title: “Die Hard With A Vengeance” Year: 1995 Run Time: 131mins Genre: Action, Adventure, Suspence Cast: Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson Director: John McTiernan Plot: John McLane (Bruce

Cloudy With A Chance Of MeatballsCloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

January 2, 2010| Acquired Taste| 0 Comment| 5:11 pm

Year: 2009 Run Time: 90 minutes Genre/Sub: Animated, Comedy, Fantasy Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Bruce Campbell, James Caan Director: Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Plot: Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader)