Chicago is going well, thank you all for asking. After doing a quick overview of the month of June in cinema, I must admit that I watched some rather great movies. I was feeling a bit romantic throughout this past month, and many of selections will resemble that sensation. As always, let me know what you caught over the past 30 days. Have a safe Sunday.

New Viewings:

The Squid and the Whale - Depicts the residual effects of divorce on children profoundly.

Adaptation. - A writer always needs to write: except when they’re afraid.

The Battle Over Citizen Kane – The tale of the rise and the fall of a great filmmaker.

Press Pause Play - Gauging contemporary cinema and technology.

The Human Centipede: Full Sequence - A truly disgusting, entirely vacuous film.

Sweet Smell of Success - Don’t worry Anna, a review will come.

After Hours - A banal Scorsese film. I never thought I’d say those words.

Dangerously Delicious: Aziz Ansari - Affable standup, Ansari has some enjoyable observations.

Weirdo: Donald Glover - Troy and Abed on Community. Yeah, it’s nothing like that show.

Moonrise Kingdom - Whimsical love story gone awry with an overdose of Anderson-quirk.

Mother and Child - Dripping with saccharine and poor, overly dramatic storytelling.

Safety Not Guaranteed - A wonderful surprise.

The Royal Tennembaums - Reaffirming that despite his newest effort, Anderson has something to say.

Repeated Viewings:

American Graffiti - Quintessential for every high school student and well, every person.

Adventureland - Romantic love story with intelligence. Again, what a rarity.

Easy A - Referencing the 80s every step of the way.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy – Is there a more quotable comedy of the past decade?

The Green Lantern - Sensational blu-ray quality can’t save the mediocrity of this superhero flick.

(500) Days of Summer - Like love, I both love and hate this film. Mostly love though.

Midnight In Paris - Speaking of falling in love. The Golden Age.

Project X - Blame my friends.

Press Screening:

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted - I liked this. That is all.

Rock of Ages - Tom Cruise gives his best performance in recent years. Everything else pales in comparison.

That’s My Boy – Sandler returns to form. Make of that what you will.

Films Seen In June: 28

Films Seen In 2012: 175

Films Review In June: 11

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The Essentials:

(500) Days of Summer

Adaptation.

Adventureland

American Graffiti

Midnight In Paris

The Royal Tenenbaums

Sweet Smell of Success

Woody Allen Documentary