No, we didn’t get the Julianne Moore to come on this little blog to tell us what her favorite movies are. We’re just going to guess.

• Fight Club (Because she’s kind of a bad a**)
• Good Will Hunting (Because she’s from Boston… right? Or was that just a 30 Rock thing?)
• The Wizard of Oz (Because, because, because, because, becaaaause, because of the wonderful things she does.)

Okay, that’s really not what this post is about at all. I have no idea what Julianne Moore would consider a must see movie. But I do know that there are a few of hers that shouldn’t be missed. Here are the ones that you should definitely see if they’ve passed you by somehow:

Children of Men

In a post-apocalyptic world set in 2027, Children of Men explores what humanity means when humans have lost the ability to procreate. Moore plays an activist who, with the help of Clive Owen, attempts to transport a mysteriously pregnant woman to safety.

Not only is Moore’s performance energetic and subtle for an apocalypse film, the entire production is realistic and enthralling. Not to be missed.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

If you didn’t see this movie in the 90′s and/or as a child, this movie might not have the same impact on you. Nevertheless, it gets the Must See Movies stamp of approval. Sure, it’s the sequel, but it’s still Jurassic Park. It could have been awful, but Julianne Moore and Jeff Goldblum make this movie totally enjoyable.

The Big Lebowski

Moore rocks a mod and artsy bob when she plays the “big” Lebowski’s pretentious daughter, Maude Lebowski. If you’ve never seen The Big Lebowski, you’ve probably been hiding under a rock somewhere or you were frozen in the early 90′s. At any rate, you better start trying to catch up. The Big Lebowski is a good place to start. Then we can move on to talk about how America has a black president and we have online schools these days.

30 Rock

Even though this is a movie blog, I can’t help but mention her stint on 30 Rock as a hockey mom with a thick Boston accent. It’s fantastic.

What’s your favorite Julianne Moore flick?

What can you say about Brad Pitt that hasn’t already been said? He was the first man to ever be named Sexiest man alive by People magazine. They literally created a list just for him to be at the top of. He’s a Missouri boy with southern charm, but he’s worldly and caring (note his architecture projects in New Orleans). He’s goofy (he joined the crew of Jackass and pulled a hoax while dressed as an gorilla). Seriously, he can do no wrong. He’s the proud dad of a kajillion kids. He ages like a fine wine. And he’s made hella amazing movies.

Sure, they’re not all Must Sees. Even Pitt’s grandpa doesn’t love them all:

You know, I telephoned my grandparents the other day, and my grandfather said to me, “We saw your movie.” “Which one?” I said, and he shouted, “Betty, what was the name of that movie I didn’t like?” I thought that was just classic. I mean, if that doesn’t keep your feet on the ground, what would? -Brad Pitt

Even though there are a few bombs on the list, it’s still going to be pretty hard to narrow it down to just five movies that you have to watch. We’ll narrow it down to the top five in no particular order. If you haven’t seen the movies on this list, you should get on it ASAP. Pitt’s filmography is a mix of instant classics amazing thrillers that you can’t miss out on. So, without further ado, here are the top 5 Brad Pitt movies that you shouldn’t miss:

1. Burn After Reading (2008)

2. Fight Club (1999)

3. Interview With The Vampire (1994)

4. Se7en (1995)

5. Snatch (2000)

But wait. There’s more. Pitt just filmed three movies that we won’t be missing as soon as they hit theaters. World War Z is a post apocalyptic zombie tale based off of the Max Brooks book of the same name. Twelve Years as a Slave is a period piece about a man who is kidnapped in New York and sold into slavery. Cogan’s Trade has something to do with the mob. Who cares what it’s about? All you have to know is this simple equation: Brad Pit + kinda crazy + angry + guns = Must See Movie.

What are your favorite Brad Pitt Movies?

Have you ever lived in a red state? Have you ever been a bible belt dweller? If so, you can probably relate to the beginning of this film. The story seems to chronicle the life of a boy in small town, South Carolina. For the first half of an hour, this could very well be a coming of age tale that comments on sexuality in the south. It could very well be. But it’s not.

At the onset of the bloody violence that ensues, you could easily try to dismiss Red State as ordinary, gore porn. You might be hard pressed to build a case for that argument as the story moves forward. Everything about Red State is extra-ordinary, from the story, to the impeccable performances by vets and noobs alike.

Why it Wasn’t in Theaters

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding this film, which never made a full release in theaters. Writer and director, Kevin Smith used this film to show his exasperation with so many things it might be hard to keep track. He’s tired of the film industry, the critics, and the hoops that, when jumped through, limit the creative process. That is apparent in the way he released the film, bypassing all of the traditional film channels and going straight to the interwebs.

Sex vs. Religion vs. Politics

The film shows Smith’s disenchantment with the ever present societal argument. By using this noisy, blood splattered genre, he makes a commentary on the way reason is usually drowned out when the fight rages on. John Goodman’s character is largely the voice of reason. But even he, gets subdued and pushed into a corner by bureaucratic structure and ideological warfare.

Winning Monologue

“My grandma on my mother’s side she had these two dogs, both bloodhounds, both came up the same litter, she kept them, gave the rest away to the neighbors. Both known each other since they had shit in their eyes, neither one ever treated any better than the other one—gentlest dogs you’d ever meet. So anyway, Thanksgiving of my ninth year these two old dogs are trailing me around ‘cause they know the score: I’m an animal lover who never finishes his supper. So right before I get up from the table I toss the two old timers a turkey leg attached to a bit of cartilage… and it was like they never met. They went at each other so ferociously all tooth and claw and jugular… they forgot anything they ever had in common, and scrapped like that discard decided between their standing and dying…. People just do the strangest things when they believe they’re entitled… but they do even stranger things when they just plain believe.”

-John Goodman as Agent Keenen

Did you see Red State? What did you think?

Howdy there movie buffs!

Today we’re starting a new series on Must See Movies. You know when you’re sitting in the movie theater and the trailers come on? You know how you get to whisper, “Ooooh. That looks good! I wanna see that!” and “God, I hate Keira Knightly’s crazy ribcage of doom.”

And you know how you can feel the person behind you staring at you thinking, “God. I wish that chick would stop whispering about these future films. She doesn’t know what the eff she’s talking about. Kiera Knightly’s rib cage should probably have the right to vote, that’s how legit it is.”

And you know how you just want to turn around and smack that guy? I mean, where does he get off judging your judgments? What a lame hypothetical dude. He’s the lamest hypothetical person in the whole hypothetical movie theater.

Anywho, it’s fun to judge movies before they come out. That’s what trailers (or ‘previews’, depending on your preference) are made for.

So we’re going to take time out of our lives to post a trailer and let our judgements fly before we even see the film. Sometimes we’ll be right (Fever Pitch). Sometimes we’ll be wrong (I can’t think of any instances, but I’m sure it will happen).

Today, let’s take a look at the film Jeff, Who Lives at Home:

And JUDGE!

It looks like Jason Segal and Ed Helms are going to get all indie with Susan Sarandon. It seems like this flick is going to show some versatility for each of these normally goofy guys.

My judgement: This film is going to be quirky, well written, and heartwarming. I bet Jason Segal is going to have an epiphany that leads him to find his purpose and move out of his mother’s home. I’d put money on the fact that Ed Helms’ character learns how to live in the moment and within’ his means. He’ll find that there’s more to life than earning something commiserate with a forensic psychologist salary. This will lead to a reconciliation between him and his wife. This is going to be a lovely movie.

Alright, ‘Jeff, Who Lives at Home’, you have been judged!

What are your judgments for this flick?

Chloe Sevigny

Leo Fitzpatric

Rosario Dawson

Justin Pierce

Kids is a crazy movie, and apparently really scared parents everywhere as a “realistic” look into the lives of urban teenagers.  Even more than that, all they do is have sex, drink, and give each other HIV. Seriously I’m glad these kids parents never considered becoming a teacher. It starts with Telly, a smooth(?) talking ladies man, who’s favorite thing to do is take girls virginity ans give them AIDS, and he’s sleeping with a girl in a giant house. Upon finishing his “bidniss“, he gets chased out by the girls father, and he continues on his way with his friend Casper. He explains how he wants to take three girls virginity in one day. Menwhile, Jenny (Chloe Sevigny) is across town in a clinic being told she’s HIV positive, and (shockingly) realizes she got it from Tully. The rest of the movie is Tully spreading AIDS like candy, and Jenny trying to find him and stop him. The movie ends with Tully’s friend date-raping Jenny while she’s passed out, and we all assume he gets AIDS. The can’t miss moments of this gem include; a legless pan-handler on the subway scooting down the isle on a skateboard singing “I have no legs” shaking a cup of change at people; when Casper is date-raping Jenny, and he is taking her pants off, and he extra-creepy whispers to her ‘Shhhhh it’s me, Casper”, while she’s floping around drunkenly in his arms, as well as a detailed account of teenage girls giving boys oral sex from none other than a teenage Rosario Dawson.

Should you see this movie? ABSOLUTELY, if you’ve never seen this movie, you will miss out on literally hundreds of conversations, being it’s a personal favorite ice breaker of the hot male hipster persuasion. So the next time a guy walks up behind you in a bar and whispers “shhhh it’s me, Casper”, don’t mace him. Or maybe mace him.

Aaron Johnson

Nick Cage

Chloe Grace Mortez

Adapted from Mark Millar’s  graphic novel , Kick-Ass is the story of an average New York teenager who is sick of being victimized, so rather than peruse a career as a police officer, he straps on a tight costume and decides to fight crime. This beautiful comic book geek (Aaron Johnson) is anything but graceful, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a fully capable crime fighter.  Dave starts kicking the crap out of criminals with nothing but teenage ambition. He calls himself Kick-Ass, and the only thing close to a super power he has is his ability to take a harsh ass kicking. Before long, Kick-Ass has become a city wide celebrity, which brings other super heroes out of the woodwork. Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) and Hit-Girl (Chloe Moretz) are a father-daughter crime-fighting team who have vowed to take out local mob boss Frank D’Amico (Mark Strong). They end up doing all the actual fighting and killing, yet Kick-Ass becomes the poster boy for their deeds. The mob boss doesn’t take the attack on his organization very well, and his son, Chris (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), is about to become Kick-Ass’ very first arch nemesis, Red Mist.

This movie rocks my face. It’s so brilliant I’ve watched it at least ten times. Chloe Mortez is beyond excellent in this movie, without having the creepy adult-child vibe that Dakota Fanning made so famous. This girl can ACT, and she honestly makes the movie, out shadowing even Nick Cage. Look for an early role from Evan Peters, who has been rocking it out on American Horror Story as Tate.

Should you see this movie? Absolutly. The gratuitous violence against children is anything but, and the acting is very above par for the reception the movie received.  SEE IT NOW

Rosario Dawson

Chad Faust

Marcus Patrick