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Easy A-2010

Director Will Gluck

Starring Emma Stone

Scott’s Review #478

Reviewed September 10, 2016

Grade: B-

Easy A (2010) is a film with some good parts and some dumb parts.

However, at the end of the day, it is forgettable, and who will remember a film like this in ten years?

The film is a teen comedy about a girl who makes up a rumor about herself to gain attention from her peers.

Emma Stone is great in this movie and shows the enormous potential of her budding film career. She reminds me a bit of Lindsay Lohan. She is likable, great at comedy, and has a fun persona.

Also deserving of credit is Lisa Kudrow, who appears in the movie.

At times, the dialogue is intelligent and witty; other times, it turns into a typical dumb comedy.

This is sad because, given the star power involved, Easy A (2010) might have been a better film than it turned out to be.

Killer Joe-2011

Director William Friedkin

Starring Matthew McConaughey

Scott’s Review #450

Reviewed July 14, 2016

Grade: A-

Killer Joe (2011) is a must-see for any fan of director Quentin Tarantino because this small, independent gem of a feature is worth checking out.

Tarantino’s films influence the film in style, characters, and violence. The mix of violence, humor, wit, and strong writing is stamped on the film.

Surprisingly, despite the influence of another director, William Friedkin directs Killer Joe, and he’s a highly acclaimed filmmaker in his own right.

This talent created classics such as The Exorcist (1973) and The French Connection (1971).

Matthew McConaughey stars in Killer Joe, and he has thankfully graduated from silly, fluffy romantic comedies to smart, delicious roles in independent films of late.

He has become a respected Hollywood actor, and his lengthy nude scene is daring for such an A-list actor.

The film is satirical, without being too campy, and the setting of a suffocating, trailer-trash Texas town is extremely well done.

I loved the violent, gruesome fried chicken dinner table scene most.

I especially liked the overall food references throughout the film, which add even more macabre comedy to this dark (on the surface) film.

Independent Spirit Award Nominations: Best Male Lead-Matthew McConaughey