Cinematic Haiku

Friday, February 27, 2004

Series 7: The Contenders (2001)

Reality based?
Six killers picked at random.
"Hey, that's you, assholes!"

The Matrix (1999)

Red pill or blue pill?
Free your mind, I know kung-fu.
Neo is the one.

Scream (1997)

Like scary movies?
Master of horror directs
Post-modern thriller.

Fight Club (1999)

It was beautiful,
Sold their asses back to them.
Stop hitting yourself.

Shrek (2001)

A big ogre says,
"What are ye doin' in my swamp?!"
Then rescues princess.

Strange Brew (1983)

Take off, you hoser!
Goo-goo-goo-goo-goo-gooooo!
Canada's Icon.

The Untouchables (1987)

He says, "Cannae ya
Talk with a gun in your mouth?"
Then pulls the trigger

Amelie (2001)

Girl tries to fix all
But her own life needs it more
"Do you want to meet?"

Thursday, February 26, 2004

Memento (2000)

Can't remember squat
The last thing I remember
Is my wife. Dying.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004

The Terminator (1984)

Modern day LA
Time travelling assassin
He says, "I'll be back."

Usual Suspects (1995)

Oswald? A pussy.
Say, "Gimme the goddamned keys!"
Who is Kaiser Sozer?

RoboCop (1987)

Rebuilt a new cop
I'd buy that for a dollar!
Who cares if it worked?!

The Crow (1994)

Get revenge against those
That killed his girlfriend Shelly.
Brandon rest in peace

Run, Lola, Run (1998)

In 20 minutes,
Lola must save her Manni
and do it three times