I'm Still Alive, Just Very Behind

Good evening. Apparently I haven't figured out the trick to watching five films and writing about them on time yet, because I start more posts by apologizing than even promoting films. I'm going to continue writing this week about cop films, as I am sincerely interested in all of the films from last week, but I promise to stay on top of my posts for next week. I'm undecided as yet if I want to stay with my weekly themed lists, or if I want to just write about whatever film I end up watching, new to me, or previously viewed. As for notable films, I watched Observe and Report (2009 last weekend and I have to say, it was far more interesting than I was expecting. Without writing an extensive review in this post, as i'm sitting next to my pal as we watch Casino (1995), I will just say that it really isn't the film being advertised in the trailers, and tv spots. Complete with demented, disturbing humor, and a wonderfully effective soundtrack to offset the classic Apatow/Rogen/Ferrell new-age humor, this film almost succeeds without fail. Unfortunately, the dark atmosphere is compromised by out of place moments of cheap Stiller style comedy. Still though, I give the film high praise for being fresh and unique in today's market, and definitely recommend it. It's best described as Taxi Driver (1976) meets Waiting (2004).
B or 76%.
-Ben