Your Soundtrack Film: 07/01/2012

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Everybody Get Their Something
by Nikka Costa

My face to the sky
Dreaming about just how high
I could go and I'll know
When I finally get there

Taking of my glasses
Sun pokes through my lashes
And somehow I know
There's a time for every star to shine

Everybody got their something
Everybody got their something
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All About Steve

Genre: Comedy -- 166 min

Release Date: 4 September 2009, USA

Film Location: Santa Clarita, California, USA

Synopsis

Crossword puzzle constructor Mary Horowitz (Bullock) is smart, pretty - and a natural disaster that shakes news cameraman Steve (Cooper) to the core. Set up on a blind date with Steve, Mary thinks the chemistry is undeniable and just knows she's found her soulmate. She decides to do anything and go anywhere to be with him. Mary's escalating infatuation is encouraged by the self-serving actions of news reporter Hartman Hughes (Church) who enjoys torturing his insolent cameraman at every opportunity.

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Review

You know what I really like this...

I really don't know what everybody was expecting when they went to see this movie. I expected a good date movie and a fun watch. Instead I got a light hearted movie about a woman who is like the rest of us, normal in our own world but crazy to everybody else. See all

Phill Trail

Director, Writer, Producer

Date of Birth: 6 June 1973, New Jersey, USA

Bio

Phil Traill was born in New Jersey, USA, but brought up in London, England. In 1995 he graduated from Newcastle University with a First in English and Film Studies - and then worked in London as a TV producer/director for many of Britain's leading production companies, including the BBC.

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Nikka Costa :: Everybody Get Their Something

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Syahdu
by Rhoma Irama

Bila kamu di sisiku hati rasa syahdu
Satu hari tak bertemu hati rasa rindu

Ku yakin ini semua perasaan cinta
Tetapi hatiku malu untuk menyatakannya

Bila kamu di sisiku hati rasa syahdu
Satu hari tak bertemu hati rasa rindu

Bila cintaku terbalas oh bahagia sekali
Tapi bila tak terbalas ku tak sakit hati
Karena aku menyadari siapa ku ini
Tak mungkin bagi dirimu menyintai diriku
Namun bahagia hatiku
Bila selalu bersamamu See all

Berkelana I (1978, Indonesia)

Synopsis

Subrata (Rachmat Hidayat), pengusaha dan ayah Rhoma (Rhoma Irama) di Bandung, mengarahkan anaknya agar jadi sarjana ekonomi. Rhoma mengikuti sambil menekuni kegemaran musik. Musik ini yang diharamkan Subrata, hingga sering konflik dan akhirnya Rhoma diusir dari rumah.

Maka Rhoma pun berkelana ke Jakarta dan mengaku bernama Budi. Ia hidup bersama sebuah grup pengamen. Ketika salah seorang temannya sakit parah dan membutuhkan biaya besar, dan permintaan bantuan pada ayahnya ditolak, maka Budi menjambret tas Ani (Yatie Octavia) yang disuruh ayahnya mengurus surat-surat rumah. Ia membayar perawatan temannya, dan mengembalikan surat penting kepada Ani. Teman Budi tak tertolong. Ani jatuh simpati, begitu juga orangtuanya. Budi dijadikan sopir untuk Ani. Hubungan cinta tumbuh. See all

Yung Indrajaya (Director)

Date of Birth: 10 Maret 1945, Jogjakarta

Birth Name: Hendrik Alexander

Bio

Lahir di Jogyakarta. Pendidikan : Tamat SLA, kemudian kuliah di Universitas Krisnadwipayana ,sampai tingkat II dan dilanjutkan di Akademi Tehnik Jakarta (selama 2 tahun).Masuk ke film sejak 1955, dimulai sebagai Juru Suara, antara lain dalam film "Uang Palsu", kemudian dilanjutkan dalam "Arriany" (1878) dan "Tiga Mawar" (1959).Tahun 1960 menjadi Pembantu JuruKamera di perusahaan "Panah Mas Film" dan menghasilkan film "Tak Terduga".Sejak tahun 1971 menjadi Sutradara dalam film "Brandal Brandal Metropolitan", kemudian dilanjutkan dalam "Tangisan Ibu Tiri" (1974), "Ridho Allah" (1977) dan "Oma Irama Berkelana" (78), dll. See all

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Rhoma Irama :: Syahdu

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男儿当自强

(A Man Should Strengthen Himself)

by Jet Li
傲气面对万重浪 ào qì miàn duì wàn zhòng làng
热血像那红日光 rè xuè xiàng nà hóng rì guāng
胆似铁打骨如精钢 dǎn sì tiě dǎ gǔ rú jīng gāng
胸襟百千丈眼光万里长 xiōng jīn bǎi qiān zhàng yǎn guāng wàn lǐ cháng
我发奋图强做好汉 wǒ fā fèn tú qiáng zuò hǎo hàn
做个好汉子每天要自强 zuò gè hǎo hàn zǐ měi tiān yào zì qiáng
热血男儿汉比太阳更光 rè xuè nán er hàn bǐ tài yang gèng guāng
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The English Translation is as follows
Vigorous when facing the beatings of ten thousands heavy waves
Ardent just like the rays of the red sun
Having courage like forge iron and bones as hard as refined steel
Having lofty aspirations and excellent foresight
I worked extremely hard, aspiring to be a strong and courageous man (AKA Hero)
In order to become a hero, One should strive to become stronger everyday
An ardent man shines brighter than the sun See all

Once Upon A Time In China
(Wong Fei Hung)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama -- 134 min
Release Date: 15 August 1991, Hongkong
Film Location: Hongkong

Synopsis

Master of just about any kung fu style out there and massive opponent of imperialism, the legendary Wong Fei is pretty much there whenever China needs him, and, when one of China’s anti-imperialist generals goes off to resist the French Occupation of Vietnam, Wong Fei is set to train a local militia to ensure that the West doesn’t overrun the country while the General is away.

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Review

Watched this again as an antidote to "The One". Jet Li's done some good films, some TERRIBLE films, and then again he's done a few genuine epics, like the Once upon a time in China series. These films are also among the best work of Tsui Hark.

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Tsui Hark
Director
Date of Birth: 15 February 1950, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam
Birth Name: Tsui Man-Kong
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)

“It may seem like the martial arts world has always been dominated by male characters. But that's only the physical difference. My idea is to create an impact when you see a woman fighter fighting with all the might of a man.” Tsui Hark

Bio

A pivotal figure in the evolution of Hong Kong cinema, action virtuoso Tsui Hark was one of the most popular and influential filmmakers ever to emerge from the Pacific Rim motion-picture community. Famed for his work’s rapid-fire pacing, gymnastic camerawork, and visceral intensity, Hark also won acclaim for his rapier wit and impressive stylistic range, moving easily from the martial arts to gangster dramas to even romance. In addition to reviving the moribund swordfighting and kung-fu genres in the early ‘90s, he was also instrumental in bringing the special effects wizardry of Western filmmaking to the East, eventually following the lead of longtime friend and associate John Woo to Hollywood. See all

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Jet Li :: 男儿当自强 (A Man Should Strengthen Himself)

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Teenage Dream
by Boyce Avenue

I think you're pretty without any makeup on
I think you're funny when you tell the punch line wrong
I knew you got me so you let your walls come down
Down

Before you met me
I was alright but things were kinda heavy
You brought me to life
Now every February you'll be my Valentine
Valentine See all

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Synopsis

The film opens up with a tight close up of a very old woman on her deathbed in the hospital. Theres a terrible storm raging outside the window. Clearly in pain, the old woman is struggling to speak and her daughter (Julia Ormond) is at her bedside. We can tell the mother is at the end of her life because when she cries out in pain and her daughter fetches the nurse, the nurse tells her that she can have as much pain medication as she wants. See all

Review

An Astonishing Rarity

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a film unlike any I've ever seen and probably ever will. A true epic that left me utterly speechless. It accomplished so much through such simplicity. Everything was top notch from the elegant directing to the subtly wonderful performances down to the magical score. See all

David Fincher

Director, Producer, Writer

Date of Birth: 28 August 1962, Denver, Colorado, USA

Birth Name: David Andrew Leo Fincher

Nickname: Finch Davey

Height: 6' 0¥" (1.84 m)

“I don't know how much movies should entertain. To me I'm always interested in movies that scar. The thing I love about JAWS is that I've never gone swimming in the ocean again.” David Fincher

Bio

David Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is an American music video and film director known for his dark and stylish portraits of the human experience, particularly Fight Club (film) and Se7en. Born in Denver, Colorado, Fincher was raised in Marin County, California. He moved to Ashland, Oregon in his teens where he graduated from Ashland High School. See all

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Boyce Avenue :: Teenage Dream

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My Body Is A Cage
by Arcade Fire

F#m
My body is a cage
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That keeps me from dancing with the one I love
       F#m
But my mind holds the key

             F#m
My body is a cage
     A/E                            D
That keeps me from dancing with the one I love
       F#m
But my mind holds the key   See all

Drive

Genre: Drama, Crime -- 169 min

Release Date: 8 December 2011, Indonesia

Filming Locations: 1710 Naomi Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Synopsis

The Driver (Ryan Gosling) has no name and no signs of any real personal life. He barely speaks and rarely shows any real emotions. The Driver works as a Hollywood stunt driver by day and a getaway driver for criminals by night. The cars the Driver uses are provided by his mentor and boss, Shannon (Bryan Cranston)a crippled, washed-up body shop owner. On criminal missions all he does is drive. See all

Review

Why Are Some People So Dumb?
One reviewer here suggested that instead of seeing Drive you should see what Drive was aspiring to be Layer Cake. Drive is nothing like Layer Cake nor even tries to be. They have nothing in common, and the comment is just absurd. It is a far far better film though. From it's title sequence written in cursive pink (which a ton of idiots just did not get for some reason) to it's retro soundtrack. It is a picture perfect reflection of the films from the late 60's, 70's and 80's. If you have not seen films from this era (i do believe so many reviewers here have not) you will not entirely get this film. See all

Nicolas Winding Refn

Writer, Director, Producer

Date of Birth: 29 December 1970, Copenhagen, Denmark

Birth Name: Jang

Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)

“Art is an act of violence.” Nicolas Winding Refn

Bio

Nicolas Winding Refn was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1970. He moved with his parents at the age of 10 to New York, returning to Copenhagen at 17. After graduating from high school, Refn attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, but found the environment unbearable and was quickly expelled. Back in Denmark he was accepted by the Danish Film School but dropped out one month prior to the start of term. See all

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Arcade Fire :: My Body Is A Cage

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Rocky Road To Dublin
by Gaelic Storm

In the merry month of May, From my home I started,
Left the girls of Tuam, Nearly broken hearted,
Saluted father dear, Kissed my darlin' mother,
Drank a pint of beer, My grief and tears to smother,
Then off to reap the corn, And leave where I was born,
I cut a stout blackthorn, To banish ghost and goblin,
In a brand new pair of brogues, I rattled o'er the bogs,
And frightened all the dogs,On the rocky road to Dublin. See all

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime -- 129 min
Release Date: 23 December 2011, Indonesia

Filming Locations: Richmond Park, Richmond, Surrey, England, UK

Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.) is investigating a seemingly unrelated series of crimes around Europe, believing them all connected to Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris), a criminal mastermind just as smart as Holmes. After Moriarty arranges for another assassination, he poisons Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), as her feelings for Holmes have compromised her usefulness. Meanwhile, Holmes takes Dr. Watson (Jude Law) out with his brother Mycroft (Stephen Fry) for Watson's stag party, and saves another intended victim of Moriarty's, a fortune telling gypsy named Sim (Noomi Rapace). See all

Review

Better than the first one
This movie was absolutely fantastic. I have been waiting for it for what feels like forever now and it truly did not disappoint. The storyline was clever, the dynamic between Watson and Holmes was charming and beautiful, and the effects were incredible. Honestly, as much of a fan I am of the first movie, its sequel surpassed it and my overall expectation. See all

Guy Ritchie
[Director, Producer, Writer]
Date of Birth: 9 September 1968, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Birth Name: Guy Stuart Ritchie

Height: 5' 11" (1.80 m)

“I like death. I’m a big fan of it.” Guy Ritchie

Bio
Though he may have enjoyed cultivating his image as a bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, British filmmaker Guy Ritchie roots were steeped in England’s upper class. Nonetheless, Ritchie directed some of the most stylish caper comedies about blue collar thugs and other lower class misfits ever to emerge from his native land. See all

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Gaelic Storm :: Rocky Road To Dublin

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Por Una Cabeza
By The Head Of A Horse (Le Tango, 1935)
by Carlos Gardel

Version en castellano

Por una cabeza de un noble potrillo

que justo en la raya afloja al llegar

y que al regresar parece decir:

no olvides, hermano,

vos sabes, no hay que jugar...

Por una cabeza, metejon de un dia,

de aquella coqueta y risueña mujer

que al jurar sonriendo,

el amor que esta mintiendo

quema en una hoguera todo mi querer. See all

English Version

Losing by a head of a noble horse
who slackens just down the stretch
and when it comes back it seems to say:
don't forget brother,
You know, you shouldn't bet.
Losing by a head, instant violent love
of that flirtatious and cheerful woman
who, swearing with a smile
a love she's lying about,
burns in a blaze all my love. See all

Scent Of A Woman

Genre: Drama -- 157 min
Release Date: 23 December 1992, USA

Filming Locations: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Synopsis
Frank is a retired Lt Col in the US army. He's blind and impossible to get along with. Charlie is at school and is looking forward to going to university; to help pay for a trip home for Christmas, he agrees to look after Frank over thanksgiving. Frank's niece says this will be easy money, but she didn't reckon on Frank spending his thanksgiving in New York. See all

Review

It's one of the most beautiful movies ever

I think this incredible movie leaves a legacy of life, it makes us appreciate life an also understand that a life can be lived in a minute just like Al Pacino says in one of this movie's most beautiful scenes, it also talks about values, integrity, and moral principles, by sides of this movie's wonderful script it's incredible cast makes it one of the most outstanding movies I have ever seen. See all

Martin Brest

Date of Birth: 8 August 1951, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

"That the film turned out to be coherent is a miracle. That it is successful proves there is a God." Martin Brest

Bio

He was born in a Jewish family in the Bronx, New York. Brest graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1969, from New York University's School of the Arts in 1973 and from the AFI Conservatory with an M.F.A. degree in 1977. His major studio debut was 1979's Going in Style, which starred George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg, the first of several films to mix action and comedy to great effect. Brest was then hired to direct the film WarGames, but was fired during production. See all

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Carlos Gardel :: Por Una Cabeza

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Fallin
by John Frusciante

Part 1

e|---------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------|
G|-----6-8-----6-8--------6-8-----6-8---6-8----|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|-6-6-----6-6-----6-6--6-----6-6-----6--------|
E|---------------------------------------------|


Part 2

e|--------------------------------|
B|------------11-------------7----|
G|-----8------------10-----8--8---|
D|---------11------------8--------|
A|---9---9--------11--------------|
E|-7-------------9----------------| 


Solo at 2:52

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The Brown Bunny


Genre:  Drama -- 93 min


Release Date:  14 November 2003, Austria






Synopsis
The film opens with a motocross race shot from high above the racetrack. The racers careen around the track and the sound goes in and out as the racers get further from the camera. The camera focuses on one racer in particular, number 77, as he tries to keep up in the race. He is far from first, but is still in the race.    See all





VINCENT GALLO [DIRECTOR]

Date of Birth:  11 April 1961, Buffalo, New York, USA 
Nickname:  Vinnie 
Height:  5' 11" (1.80 m)