10-21-2005

795) Layer Cake. Chief O'Brien is fast becoming one of my favorite actors. This year alone he's been in The Snapper, The Van, Intermission, and now this, and each one I've enjoyed immensely. Who'd have thunk it?

796) The Ghost Ship. Val Lewton is the original M. Night Shyamalan. All of the suspense was built up from atmosphere and what you don't see instead of obvious sources. Kind of corny at times (a lot of gosh golly acting), but it works.

796 down, 204 to go.