1990 Film of the Year

Well it seems that I am the only BPS who hasn't posted. The irony is somewhat biting, considering the fact that I suggested this blog be created. You might be saying to yourself, "John! Stop this irony nonsense and tell us your pick for the best film of 1990!!!". My reply to that is, calm down because my pick happens to be flowing with delicious irony. I would also say to cut back on the exclamation points. They are threatening.

My platform for this feature is the following: I will pick and discuss my pick of what I thought was the overall best film of that year, then I will pick and discuss my personal pick. The personal pick can and will be almost anyhing. Keep in mind my personal pick will not always be a good movie. So get ready you BPS John virgins, you are about to have your brain cherries popped. (Was that too gross?)

Ah, Martin Scorsese. You beautiful man, you. Your name is like a breath of fresh air amongst the modern directors who do nothing but churn out commericial grade entertainment so they can feed their greasy beard-covered mouths (and quite possibly also feeding their coke habits). Now it's not to say that directors who do this, like Michael Bay, are bad directors. Ok, I take that back, they are. But the fact is that Martin Scorsese was never concerned with the commercial success of his films, it is all about what he wants to make.

So in 1990 he made what many consider to be his best film, Goodfellas.

BEST FILM OF THE YEAR:

GOODFELLAS is a film unlike anything you have ever seen. Scorsese takes the usual gangster movie format and shatters it with his dark complex characters, his sharp wit, and his undeniable storytelling abilities. I realize I can get a little long-winded, especially on the subject of Scorsese, so I'll be as brief as possible.

The story is described simply by IMDb as: Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy. Really, this is the only sufficient plot synopsis for anyone who hasn't seen this incredible and groundbreaking film. There are so many surprises and dark layers, that I would hate myself eternally for giving any of it away. It is a rags to riches story and a deep dissection of friendship. Ray Liotta plays Henry Hill and knocks it out of the park. Liotta is one of the finest actors who, in my opinion, doesn't receive the credit he deserves. Here he shines as Hill and gives his absolute best performance ever (though he is dazzling in Narc). The best performance belongs to Joe Pesci. Yes, he even beats Robert DeNiro in top form. Pesci is equal parts grimy, witty, devlish, coniving, and charming as Tommy DeVito. He in fact won the only Academy Award the film receieved (which is a crying shame. Goddamn you, Dances With Wolves).

The real star here is Scorsese. The guy is a god and no matter how unfortunate looking he may be, I might consider going gay for him based on his unparalleled talent. The man is a genius in every aspect that makes a good director: he's a master framer, storyteller, and knows exactly how to connect the audience to his characters. This is Scorsese on expert display and then some. I HEART SCORSESE.

Basically, this is a flawless movie experience that needs to truly be seen to be believed.

FAVORITE FILM OF 1990:

I'm not even going to review this film because if you have not seen it you are missing out big time.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS.

Yeah, it's really that good, folks.