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This is Larry Clark’s best movie (the director of that almost-good movie ‘Kids’). Like all of this other movies, it really pushes the limits and addresses teen issues, this one being bullying and how confrontation can get out of hand. If you’re one to eat and watch a movie, I would recommend NOT doing that for this movie. I felt sick to my stomach during some of these scenes. The most shocking thing is that this it’s based on a real experience. Oh, and Alpha Dog (even though it’s a good movie as well) TOTALLY copied this movie.
I also just realized that Bijou Phillips gets naked A LOT during this movie, so be prepared for some nudity.
I’ve probably watched this movie over 30 times. I even wrote a paper on it for school. No joke. I’ve never been obsessed with a movie as much as this one- and the funny thing is, it’s not even that good of a movie. It’s just a mind-fuck basically. So it never really gets old and you want to keep watching it to understand it. It’s actually really nice when you’re high too
Also I guess I felt somewhat of a connection with Donnie because I used to talk back to teachers and sneak out of the house to do pranks by myself (in junior year I spray painted up the cafeteria in my school and they thought it was a bunch of seniors that did it HAHA ) I never had an evil bunny tell me what to do though LOL. The download links are for the directors cut (which only has about 6 min of extra footage).
I was invited to a Hell House back in Middle School, but THANKFULLY I didn’t go to it. After seeing this documentary, I realized that Hell Houses are basically another scared-straight method of pushing vulnerable kids into converting. Basically, what happens is Churches get their teen church members to play “bad kids who need to be saved” and put on a mini-plays about how life without Jesus is basically hell on earth. It’s scary how many kids are converted to Christians after going to Hell Houses. The next time Halloween rolls around, I’d advise you NOT to attend any Hell Houses if you want to have a good time. Unless, of course, you’d like to see disgusting re-enactments of abortions.
Then again…you could always go for the comedic relief.
2001 was the year of pop-diva bashing for sure. Everyone was getting sick of cheezy “baby baby” songs so artists started to rebel. And who could do it better than a pop star herself? Pink told LA Ried (her manager) to basically shove it and that she wasn’t going to be another Britney Spears. At first, they thought this album was going to be a flop….LOFL. I’m a guy, and I admit, this album was da SHIT when it came out. It’s rare to find a Top 40 pop album that REALLY “sticks it to da man” if ya know what I mean.
On a side note, this album totally transformed my sister. Before she used to be a goody goody, but after she got this CD for her birthday, you could see a DRASTIC change by the end of the year. Back when we still bought CD’s lol.
Since I’m posting Evercelar, I might as well share their best album as well. This one is technically called “Song From An American Movie Vol.1: Learning How To Smile” but that was too long for a title. (Vol. 2 Is pretty depressing so I wouldn’t recommend listening to it). The whole theme of the album basically is meant to make you realize that the “American Dream” portrayed in movies doesn’t really exist. Read more…
As promised, I will share the best and most popular Puddle Of Mudd album “Come Clean.” When Blurry hit the Top 40, you just knew they were gonna be big. They may not be original at all, but they still know how to rock. For God’s sake look at the damn cover. Read more…
P.O.D. only have one good album and this is it (so far). Never before has Christian music sounded so good. I have to say, before this album, Christian music (in general) was always trying to hide all of the problems of the world and the only songs you would hear from Christian artists were bubblegum pop garbage. But this blew the lid off that stereotype for sure! Rolling Stone even called it “some holy shit!”
Because Sonny (the lead singer) doesn’t swear (except for the word ass one time), this is one of those rare rock CD’s that I’d be allowed to blast in my house. (lol, Limp Bizkit would have me sent to boot camp for sure.) Read more…
Another great indie movie that really hits hard. Literally. The plot goes like this: a teen boy is sent to a rehabilitational clinic after he nearly kills another teen with a baseball bat. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt (yeah, the kid from Angels In The Outfield and Brick), Don Cheadle (who happens to be my favorite actor right now), and Zooey Deschanel (from Almost Famous). This rip also includes the directors commentary (you have to switch the audio channel in your player). This is low budget, contains little makeup, and no cheesy dialogue. Raw acting at it’s best. It’s a shame that not many people know about this movie. Read more…
While I’m at it I might as well post an actual GOOD Kirsten Dunst movie. It’s hard to believe, but this was released only a year after that piece of roach shit Deeply. I’m usually not one for romantic teen movies (I HATED A Walk To Remember), but I like this one. Probably because of the good music and the whole “scrapbook style” credits. When i get a girlfriend I’ll probably show her this movie (lol). I had to do a bit of looking to find working links, so here you guys go. It’s in 7 parts. Read more…
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