1. What’s your favorite movie of all time and why?
Like any movie fan its hard to pick a favorite of all time! I think the movies I love are based more on a time in my life where I found that particular movie to define my personal growth. I love and have always loved A Clockwork Orange and Requiem for a Dream because of how visceral and demanding they are of any viewer. I also have a very soft spot in my heart for A.I. which was a failed masterpiece from Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg. I was really impressed by The Social Network recently and the new Harry Potter.
2. What was the best movie you saw this last year and why?
Black Swan was stunning filmmaking at its best. It did feel it was a bit unfocused in its execution than I had anticipated from Darren Aronofsky, but the ballerina storyline felt fresh and a little twisted.
3. Who’s your favorite director and why?
My Favorite director of all time is Stanley Kubrick because he pushes the boundaries of the medium while maintaining a high emotional level. My favorite living director would have to be Darren Aronofsky for his always powerful work.
4. Do you like black and white movies? Why or why not?
Yes, I love black and white movies. I feel like they were a style all their own back in the day. I really like Sunset Blvd. and Roman Holiday- beautiful cinematography in both.
5. Do you read movie reviews? If so, which reviewers do you enjoy? If not, why?
I read reviews about everything and my favorite spot to get movie reviews is metacritic.com that compiles all reviews from the web to one place. I also love Salon.com for writing reviews that are more of a commentary behind the movie than a plot synopsis.
6. What’s the scariest movie you’ve ever seen? Do you like horror movies? Why or why not?
I had a very hard time watching Hostel because of the graphic torture scenes, but I do like horror movies. I think horror is different for everyone, but Guillermo Del Toro’s Pans Labyrinth still gives me chills.
7. Who’s your favorite actor and why?
I think that Meryl Streep is the actress who defined this centuries views on acting as a craft. She elevates her roles and makes it look easy. I also have a lot of respect for Tom Hanks who is interesting and dynamic in every movie I’ve seen him in.
8. Do you cry at movies? If so, which movies make you cry?
I don’t cry at movies, but I do remember getting very emotional and upset when I watched Maria full of Grace which is a very haunting look at drug trafficking from Mexico. I felt punched in the gut really.
9. What’s the funniest movie you’ve ever seen?
Something about Mary was hilarious back in the day. I also laughed a lot at 40 year old virgin.
10. Would you rather see a movie at the theater or at home on DVD? Why?
I go to theater for big action event movies like Harry Potter, but I prefer to watch movies at home on the big screen in blu-ray- like a true movie snob, lol.
