Tuesday, July 1, 2008
me, myself, and I-Mac
Okay, so I recently ordered a new Mac primarily for editing and what not. I received an email the other day saying that it would arrive either on the 1st of July or the 2nd. I'm sitting around the house trying not to stare out the window waiting for the FedEx guy to come. I'm even cleaning the house and stuff just to keep my mind off it. My stomach is honestly in knots with the anticipation! Anyway, I am a geek and I'm proud.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Let's review a few movies, shall we?
I'm going to be fairly brief with these since I'm going to try to cover three films. So, at any rate...
"Wanted"
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov
I was so happy I read EW's article on Angelina Jolie before I saw this film. I had a less than positive opinion of her. As I read the article I realized (this is a bid "duh" I know I know) that I know nothing about this woman as a person. Needless to say, the article changed my view. Without that change of view I wouldn't have given two rats' butts about going to see this movie and I would have missed out. From start to finish "Wanted" is a fun, adrenaline rush of a film. Some of the voice over took me out of the moment a couple times and there were some interesting visuals that made more sense when I learned that the film is based on a comic book series. Anyway, don't miss this kick-ass fun movie!
"Son of Rambow"
Directed by Garth Jennings
I stumbled on a trailer for this film a few months ago and fell in love with the concept. It was released in the UK in April, but took a bit longer to get over here. But if you want to see this one you won't find it at the main theatres in town. No, you'll have to make a pleasant visit to the historic "Kentucky Theatre" in Lexington. Blah blah blah....the film...eh hem...yes...a great story of friendship that over comes boundaries of class and religion while two young boys try to make a film for a contest sponsored by the BBC. I don't want to tell you too much, but check out the trailer and then head to the theatre. I will be so bold as to say that if you don't like this film you're a "wanker."
And finally...
"The Incredible Hulk"
Directed by Louis Leterrier
No doubt you would be in the minority if you are one that absolutely loved the first Ang Lee directed "Hulk." While, granted, it had some neat moments, the story wasn't one of them, not were the characters. This time (yes, a risky move in my opinion for Marvel) they got the formula right. As I watched all the eye-popping action I realized in a fresh way how much of nothing actually happened in Ang Lee's "Hulk." So, all the elements are there. If you're waiting to see this one because you're gun shy from the first one, be afraid no more! Get out there and check it out.
I realize how fortunate I am to have gone to see three good movies in a row. Usually you get some turds in there:-)
"Wanted"
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov
I was so happy I read EW's article on Angelina Jolie before I saw this film. I had a less than positive opinion of her. As I read the article I realized (this is a bid "duh" I know I know) that I know nothing about this woman as a person. Needless to say, the article changed my view. Without that change of view I wouldn't have given two rats' butts about going to see this movie and I would have missed out. From start to finish "Wanted" is a fun, adrenaline rush of a film. Some of the voice over took me out of the moment a couple times and there were some interesting visuals that made more sense when I learned that the film is based on a comic book series. Anyway, don't miss this kick-ass fun movie!
"Son of Rambow"
Directed by Garth Jennings
I stumbled on a trailer for this film a few months ago and fell in love with the concept. It was released in the UK in April, but took a bit longer to get over here. But if you want to see this one you won't find it at the main theatres in town. No, you'll have to make a pleasant visit to the historic "Kentucky Theatre" in Lexington. Blah blah blah....the film...eh hem...yes...a great story of friendship that over comes boundaries of class and religion while two young boys try to make a film for a contest sponsored by the BBC. I don't want to tell you too much, but check out the trailer and then head to the theatre. I will be so bold as to say that if you don't like this film you're a "wanker."
And finally...
"The Incredible Hulk"
Directed by Louis Leterrier
No doubt you would be in the minority if you are one that absolutely loved the first Ang Lee directed "Hulk." While, granted, it had some neat moments, the story wasn't one of them, not were the characters. This time (yes, a risky move in my opinion for Marvel) they got the formula right. As I watched all the eye-popping action I realized in a fresh way how much of nothing actually happened in Ang Lee's "Hulk." So, all the elements are there. If you're waiting to see this one because you're gun shy from the first one, be afraid no more! Get out there and check it out.
I realize how fortunate I am to have gone to see three good movies in a row. Usually you get some turds in there:-)
Thursday, June 12, 2008
I'm such a jerk
Okay, a little back story before I tell you what happened to me today: A couple years ago during my stint in hell...er...I mean Walmart I was taking care of business in a stall in the men's room (for those of you that don't think outside the box- I was taking a crap). Someone walks in and sticks their head under my stall door. Being the understanding guy I am yelled, "What the hell, dude?" He began mumbling to himself ala Dustin Hoffman in Rainman. Perfect, I yelled at a mentally handicapped person. Real nice.
So, today...I'm at the pool with Lori and the kids and I'm waiting in line with Thomas for the water slide (which is rather fun by the way) and there's this rather large man behind me. Keep in mind here that I had just finished in the gym and hadn't been in the water yet so my skin in dry and very warm due to the sun. Anyway, as I'm standing there waiting I feel something cold, wet, and fleshy touching the small of my back. I correctly assume that is this guy's belly that has just rubbed against my back. I roll my eyes and mutter to myself as I put my hand on the rail and raise myself to the next step. I then feel a wet hand touching my elbow, followed by the belly on my back again. I mutter out loud, but still under my breath. Every inch forward he matched, making sure his belly did not leave the 1 centimeter distance that he was working had to maintain.
I make it down the slide, followed by the guy whose stomach had been molesting me. He's behind me again. The same thing happens and I ignore it the first two times on this go around. The third time I turn around and say (very politely, after all he was bigger than me), "I'm sorry, man am I in your way? I can scoot up if you'd like." He looked blankly back at me and I realized that he was mentally handicapped. Great, I finally speak up and stand up for myself and I end up feeling like a jerk. At any rate, I went and laid down until he was done using the water slide. Mentally handicapped or not though, I don't like strangers rubbing on me. It's just creepy.
So, today...I'm at the pool with Lori and the kids and I'm waiting in line with Thomas for the water slide (which is rather fun by the way) and there's this rather large man behind me. Keep in mind here that I had just finished in the gym and hadn't been in the water yet so my skin in dry and very warm due to the sun. Anyway, as I'm standing there waiting I feel something cold, wet, and fleshy touching the small of my back. I correctly assume that is this guy's belly that has just rubbed against my back. I roll my eyes and mutter to myself as I put my hand on the rail and raise myself to the next step. I then feel a wet hand touching my elbow, followed by the belly on my back again. I mutter out loud, but still under my breath. Every inch forward he matched, making sure his belly did not leave the 1 centimeter distance that he was working had to maintain.
I make it down the slide, followed by the guy whose stomach had been molesting me. He's behind me again. The same thing happens and I ignore it the first two times on this go around. The third time I turn around and say (very politely, after all he was bigger than me), "I'm sorry, man am I in your way? I can scoot up if you'd like." He looked blankly back at me and I realized that he was mentally handicapped. Great, I finally speak up and stand up for myself and I end up feeling like a jerk. At any rate, I went and laid down until he was done using the water slide. Mentally handicapped or not though, I don't like strangers rubbing on me. It's just creepy.
Friday, May 23, 2008
What in the world?
I had to call Windstream customer service today. Our DSL has been in and out and, of course, it goes out at he most inconvenient times-of course. I called and got to listen to the mind-numbing automated messages that they play...as if this is going to help the wait feel shorter. Most of the messages were something like this, "We know that your time is valuable...most of your questions can be answered by visiting our website at Windstream.com." "Visit our website for a list of frequently asked questions." "Visit our website for our trouble shooting guide." Are they serious? The whole reason I'm sitting here wasting my time on the phone is because I CAN'T ACCESS THE INTERNET! I was half expecting the guy in Calcutta to ask if I'd tried visiting the website. He didn't, so that's good. Anyway, I just thought it was funny.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Teeth
"Teeth"
Directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein
When I read the description of this movie at work I had to rent it. Not because I thought it would be a good movie, but because any movie about a woman with teeth in her vagina has to be the worst possible movie ever made. Turns out I was right! It pretty much sucked crap out of a dead cow's butt. However, I knew it was going to blow chunks when I rented it, and as a result laughed hysterically. You know what the movie's about, so I really don't need to say much else here. They bill it as a "cautionary tale" for young men. Well, that "cautionary tale" didn't say much more than "all men are horny and sex crazed and women's vaginas will bite your penis off if you're not nice to them." Great message. Anyway, I highly recommend that you avoid this movie if you're looking for good cinema. You won't find it here. But, if you're bored and in the mood for a good laugh (albeit slightly dark), then you may not mind wasting two hours of your life. Sure to entertain with countless scenes of tasteful humor and romance (note the sarcasm...I'm totally kidding, there's nothing tasteful here at all).
I end with a question: If there is someone out there willing to finance a film about a penis destroying, tooth infested vagina, then shouldn't I have an easier time finding someone to finance one of my projects?
Directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein
When I read the description of this movie at work I had to rent it. Not because I thought it would be a good movie, but because any movie about a woman with teeth in her vagina has to be the worst possible movie ever made. Turns out I was right! It pretty much sucked crap out of a dead cow's butt. However, I knew it was going to blow chunks when I rented it, and as a result laughed hysterically. You know what the movie's about, so I really don't need to say much else here. They bill it as a "cautionary tale" for young men. Well, that "cautionary tale" didn't say much more than "all men are horny and sex crazed and women's vaginas will bite your penis off if you're not nice to them." Great message. Anyway, I highly recommend that you avoid this movie if you're looking for good cinema. You won't find it here. But, if you're bored and in the mood for a good laugh (albeit slightly dark), then you may not mind wasting two hours of your life. Sure to entertain with countless scenes of tasteful humor and romance (note the sarcasm...I'm totally kidding, there's nothing tasteful here at all).
I end with a question: If there is someone out there willing to finance a film about a penis destroying, tooth infested vagina, then shouldn't I have an easier time finding someone to finance one of my projects?
Friday, May 2, 2008
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
"National Treasure: Book of Secrets"
Directed by Jon Turteltaub
Admitingly, I'm a bit of a history buff. So, needless to say, I love the "National Treasure" movies. Now, I know that there is fiction, myth, and conspiracy theory mixed in with the history, but I still like it. Those little nuggets of actually history are so tantalizing. This newest of the National Treasure films made me start thinking about how cool it would be to do a period film on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. So, that has nothing to do with anything. So, before I digress any more. Check this one out on the 20th of May when it's released on DVD.
Directed by Jon Turteltaub
Admitingly, I'm a bit of a history buff. So, needless to say, I love the "National Treasure" movies. Now, I know that there is fiction, myth, and conspiracy theory mixed in with the history, but I still like it. Those little nuggets of actually history are so tantalizing. This newest of the National Treasure films made me start thinking about how cool it would be to do a period film on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. So, that has nothing to do with anything. So, before I digress any more. Check this one out on the 20th of May when it's released on DVD.
Iron Man
"Iron Man"
Directed by Jon Favreau
Do you remember movies that set a standard for the Comic Book genre? (Well, we'll talk Marvel for our purposes. DC Comics is another topic for another day) Movies like "Spiderman," "X-Men," etc? You know movies that you left the theatre going, "That was so freakin' awesome!" You felt like you could be a superhero if afforded the right opportunities. Then the sequel was released so the studio could capitalize on the first one and you were wicked pumped for it and it was pretty good. But then the third one comes out and you're still excited because you feel like it should be better than the second, but you leave the theatre saying things like, "Brett Ratner did a disservice to that," or "Well, I thought Venom was cool for the five minutes he was in the film."
I say all that to say, WEE FREAKIN' HOO! "Iron Man," the first blockbuster of the summer, has brought the cool back to the genre. A fresh hero, fresh story, fresh franchise. I'm hard pressed to find something that I didn't like. The closest I can come is that they had to throw in a very brief sex romp. There's no nudity and I get that they are establishing the kind of man Tony Stark was before his change. But, as the father of a son, I of course see these things and go, "I get it, but can I distract my son for a few seconds so he can enjoy the rest of the 2 hour film that I know he'll love?"
Anyway, very non-offensive overall and that impresses me since too many times people seem to want to push the envelope too far. At any rate, Iron Man delivers and I was not in any way shape or form disappointed. Great story, great visuals, great writing (one liners and all), great acting (I love Downey Jr. in this role), great teaser at the end of the credits. All I'm saying is, "Ultimate Avengers?"
This is a film that I will make it a point to go back and see in the theatre and I will pre-order the special edition DVD when the time comes. So, Check Robert Downey Jr. out in this Jon Favreau film. You will not be sorry.
Directed by Jon Favreau
Do you remember movies that set a standard for the Comic Book genre? (Well, we'll talk Marvel for our purposes. DC Comics is another topic for another day) Movies like "Spiderman," "X-Men," etc? You know movies that you left the theatre going, "That was so freakin' awesome!" You felt like you could be a superhero if afforded the right opportunities. Then the sequel was released so the studio could capitalize on the first one and you were wicked pumped for it and it was pretty good. But then the third one comes out and you're still excited because you feel like it should be better than the second, but you leave the theatre saying things like, "Brett Ratner did a disservice to that," or "Well, I thought Venom was cool for the five minutes he was in the film."
I say all that to say, WEE FREAKIN' HOO! "Iron Man," the first blockbuster of the summer, has brought the cool back to the genre. A fresh hero, fresh story, fresh franchise. I'm hard pressed to find something that I didn't like. The closest I can come is that they had to throw in a very brief sex romp. There's no nudity and I get that they are establishing the kind of man Tony Stark was before his change. But, as the father of a son, I of course see these things and go, "I get it, but can I distract my son for a few seconds so he can enjoy the rest of the 2 hour film that I know he'll love?"
Anyway, very non-offensive overall and that impresses me since too many times people seem to want to push the envelope too far. At any rate, Iron Man delivers and I was not in any way shape or form disappointed. Great story, great visuals, great writing (one liners and all), great acting (I love Downey Jr. in this role), great teaser at the end of the credits. All I'm saying is, "Ultimate Avengers?"
This is a film that I will make it a point to go back and see in the theatre and I will pre-order the special edition DVD when the time comes. So, Check Robert Downey Jr. out in this Jon Favreau film. You will not be sorry.
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