A shameless cry for attention. And he wonders why I don’t follow him on Twitter.

A shameless cry for attention. And he wonders why I don’t follow him on Twitter.

The 31 Best Films Of 2011 - No. 2Drive When it came to style in 2011, Ryan ‘I’m pretty sure we were separated at birth’ Gosling was only beaten by this film…which he also happened to be in. Words can not express how much I loved Drive. I get so excited when talking about it that instead of a quick review, you’re close to getting just a series of unintelligible words that form as I drum the beat of it’s trailer song on my keyboard. Speaking of which, ‘Tick of the Clock’ has been my alarm song since the release of the film and every morning, I still have to wait for the drop in the song before I shut it off and head for my morning shower. This film has literally taken over my life. Smart is never a word I thought I’d use when describing a film based around cars but not even that would justify Winding Refn’s genius on directing this film. It’s shot with such elegance and creativity that you feel like this is the first time someone has ever filmed a moving car before. I haven’t driven in seven years. I don’t have the need to, I don’t have the urge to but after seeing Drive, all I wanted to do was bust out my denim jacket and hop in the drivers seat of the nearest car I could find. And the funny thing is, this isn’t even a car movie. I really could go on all night about it’s perfect soundtrack, it’s deeply compelling characters, it’s odd 80’s feel, and it’s pulsating story.

The 31 Best Films Of 2011 - No. 2
Drive

When it came to style in 2011, Ryan ‘I’m pretty sure we were separated at birth’ Gosling was only beaten by this film…which he also happened to be in. Words can not express how much I loved Drive. I get so excited when talking about it that instead of a quick review, you’re close to getting just a series of unintelligible words that form as I drum the beat of it’s trailer song on my keyboard. Speaking of which, ‘Tick of the Clock’ has been my alarm song since the release of the film and every morning, I still have to wait for the drop in the song before I shut it off and head for my morning shower. This film has literally taken over my life.

Smart is never a word I thought I’d use when describing a film based around cars but not even that would justify Winding Refn’s genius on directing this film. It’s shot with such elegance and creativity that you feel like this is the first time someone has ever filmed a moving car before. I haven’t driven in seven years. I don’t have the need to, I don’t have the urge to but after seeing Drive, all I wanted to do was bust out my denim jacket and hop in the drivers seat of the nearest car I could find. And the funny thing is, this isn’t even a car movie. I really could go on all night about it’s perfect soundtrack, it’s deeply compelling characters, it’s odd 80’s feel, and it’s pulsating story.

Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many. — Asked by Anonymous

It’s not the growing old that I regret. It’s the wasting of time which, as you grow older, becomes less disposable. I am intrigued to know which part of my blog inspired this statement though.

Well this has never happened before. I feel quite insulted that my phone deems my Facebook so filthy that it’s in need of a clean.

Well this has never happened before. I feel quite insulted that my phone deems my Facebook so filthy that it’s in need of a clean.

You have fantastic taste in film. ;) — Asked by Anonymous

If you still think so even after I give Transformers 3 my film of the year, then get of anonymous and let us talk.

The 31 Best Films Of 2011 - No. 3Black Swan Even though this film was one of the first that I saw last year, it’s one that I haven’t be able to stop thinking about. For me, Black Swan is pure genius. I suppose depicting a version of Swan Lake that’s told around a production of Swan Lake isn’t the most defying of achievements but it’s how Aronofsky manages to make everything about the film transition along with Tchaikovsky’s story. The costumes, the sets, the score, it’s as if they’re all trying to transform into the black swan. Each time you view the film you pick out a new one of these little subtleties. It really is an extraordinary piece of work. 

The 31 Best Films Of 2011 - No. 3
Black Swan

Even though this film was one of the first that I saw last year, it’s one that I haven’t be able to stop thinking about. For me, Black Swan is pure genius. I suppose depicting a version of Swan Lake that’s told around a production of Swan Lake isn’t the most defying of achievements but it’s how Aronofsky manages to make everything about the film transition along with Tchaikovsky’s story. The costumes, the sets, the score, it’s as if they’re all trying to transform into the black swan. Each time you view the film you pick out a new one of these little subtleties. It really is an extraordinary piece of work. 

Where do you watch aus open online? Links please!! xx — Asked by Anonymous

BBC is your friend:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/9689082.stm

The perfect way to start off your Sunday. Come on Djoko.

The perfect way to start off your Sunday. Come on Djoko.

So I’ve only just got around to checking out this years Oscar Roundtable, slow I know, but what concerns me more is that in doing so, I’ve only just realised how mind bogglingly stunning Charlize Theron is. Gee whiz!

So I’ve only just got around to checking out this years Oscar Roundtable, slow I know, but what concerns me more is that in doing so, I’ve only just realised how mind bogglingly stunning Charlize Theron is. Gee whiz!

The 31 Best Films Of 2011 - No. 4The Tree of Life Terrence Malick doesn’t do films, he does masterpieces.

The 31 Best Films Of 2011 - No. 4
The Tree of Life

Terrence Malick doesn’t do films, he does masterpieces.