Saturday, February 17, 2007
Music & Lyrics
Hugh Grant stars as a former member of a popular 80s group called 'Pop!' (think Wham and other 80s new wave bands). In order to bring his career out of the toilet, he must write the next hit song for new age pop sensation Cora (think Britney Spears into New Age). With the help of struggling lyricist Sophie (Drew Barrymore), they work together and learn a lot about themselves and of course they fall for each other. Like any Drew Barrymore movie, it was cute. Definately a chick flick, but a cute one! Hugh Grant's pretty hot in it as well. Kirsten Johnson and the guy that played Robert on Everybody Loves Raymond co-star.
Norbit
Norbit... like I really need to tell you guys to stay away from this one, but considering how it almost sold out a couple times last weekend, apparently I do!
Although I missed the beginning due to filmwork, (big loss!) what I got was that Norbit (Eddie Murphy) was raised in an orphanage with this other girl that he liked, but was too shy to tell her so they just remained friends. Years later he meets Raspusha (the fat lady version of Eddie Murphy) and shes the first girl that shows interest in him, so they get married. Well his childhood friend comes to town with her fiance (Cuba Gooding Jr) and is looking to buy the orphanage and renovate it, however her fiance learns from Raspusha's construction company that it's one of the few propertis in town that can easily get a liquor liscense and that if he helps them steal the property out from under her, they'll make him partner in their 'titty bar.' Norbit accidently gets tricked into having her sign papers for it, thinking they're just normal contract papers, during the time they spend together. Raspusha gets insanely jealous and is sure not to let the 2 of them out of her eye. A silly wedding ensues, which includes condom advice from an ex-pimp (one of the funniest characters in the whole movie). Definately not worth the time nor the money so avoid this one!
Although I missed the beginning due to filmwork, (big loss!) what I got was that Norbit (Eddie Murphy) was raised in an orphanage with this other girl that he liked, but was too shy to tell her so they just remained friends. Years later he meets Raspusha (the fat lady version of Eddie Murphy) and shes the first girl that shows interest in him, so they get married. Well his childhood friend comes to town with her fiance (Cuba Gooding Jr) and is looking to buy the orphanage and renovate it, however her fiance learns from Raspusha's construction company that it's one of the few propertis in town that can easily get a liquor liscense and that if he helps them steal the property out from under her, they'll make him partner in their 'titty bar.' Norbit accidently gets tricked into having her sign papers for it, thinking they're just normal contract papers, during the time they spend together. Raspusha gets insanely jealous and is sure not to let the 2 of them out of her eye. A silly wedding ensues, which includes condom advice from an ex-pimp (one of the funniest characters in the whole movie). Definately not worth the time nor the money so avoid this one!
Smokin' Aces
If you like shoot em up movies but with an interesting plot, definately check this one out. The FBI makes a bargain with Buddy 'Aces' Israel - a vegas star who is wanted dead by the mob, to bring him into custody alive (one of which includes Ryan Rynolds), however numerous groups have been hired to 'bring him in' - including a trio of bounty hunters (including Ben Affleck), a pair of female assassins (including Alicia Keys), a trio of kamikaze skinhead brothers, a man that works solo and is a master of disguise, Ace's best friend, among others. The showdown at Ace's penthouse hotel suite is quite amusing and Alicia Keys is pretty good in her first big movie role. The twist at the end is rather interesting as well. Think 'Kill Bill' type of action/comedy.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert in 3D
Although I got stuck sitting through this pre-teen torture, the digital 3D quality of the concert was quite amazing! It was very life like and at certain points almost made you feel like you were actually at the show, in the audience. The content seemed like it was more of a made for tv concert special than a big movie production, so don't be surprised to see it airing on the Disney channel in upcoming months. But just the quality alone of the feature... I can't wait to screen the U2 in 3D concert later this month hopefully! If they can make Hannah Montana look that good and real, then it'll certainly be awesome for Bono and the Edge! (as well as Larry and Adam too!).
It is a nice $18 alternative though for those who have kids who love the show and the Jonas Brothers (they do 3 songs in the middle of the show) and were unable to afford the $250 concert ticket prices that scalpers were selling them for apiece. If your kid or yourself like Hannah Montana, they'll definitely love this concert special!
It is a nice $18 alternative though for those who have kids who love the show and the Jonas Brothers (they do 3 songs in the middle of the show) and were unable to afford the $250 concert ticket prices that scalpers were selling them for apiece. If your kid or yourself like Hannah Montana, they'll definitely love this concert special!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Epic Movie
if ya like or have seen any of the Scary Movie/ Date Movie franchise, you already know what to expect:
parodies of popular movies with either a raunchy/sexual twist to it, and as many of em as you can get and find some odd way to string em all together.
This one starts out with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and then leads into Chronicles of Narnia.
some highlights:
Jennifer Coolidge as The White Bitch
creepy Willy Wonka getting down to 'Fergalicious'
'Aslo'
Capt. Jack Swallows
Carmen Electra as Mystique from X-Men
Harry Potter, Ron and Hermoine get old
and probably one of the funniest lines in the movie:
The White Bitch: "If you bring the others back, I'll let you come to my White Castle"
Edward (Kal Penn aka "Kumar"): "I have the strangest feeling I've been there before..."
altho i didnt wanna murder myself, like a certain co-worker of mine, I'll admit, i did feel my IQ slip a lil... dont bother wasting your money on it unless you're really really bored, and even then, rethink spending the price of admission on it.
parodies of popular movies with either a raunchy/sexual twist to it, and as many of em as you can get and find some odd way to string em all together.
This one starts out with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and then leads into Chronicles of Narnia.
some highlights:
Jennifer Coolidge as The White Bitch
creepy Willy Wonka getting down to 'Fergalicious'
'Aslo'
Capt. Jack Swallows
Carmen Electra as Mystique from X-Men
Harry Potter, Ron and Hermoine get old
and probably one of the funniest lines in the movie:
The White Bitch: "If you bring the others back, I'll let you come to my White Castle"
Edward (Kal Penn aka "Kumar"): "I have the strangest feeling I've been there before..."
altho i didnt wanna murder myself, like a certain co-worker of mine, I'll admit, i did feel my IQ slip a lil... dont bother wasting your money on it unless you're really really bored, and even then, rethink spending the price of admission on it.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Alpha Dog
Just screened "Alpha Dog."
it's basically about the drug world and some young adults that dig themselves a little too deep.
The one guy owes his 'boss' (the drug lord of our tale) some cash from a deal he made, but due to the deal going wrong, he refuses to pay. in turn, his boss gets him fired from his actual day job, resulting in the guy to go berserk. in a random sponteous event, the drug lord and his buddies kidnap the guy's 15yr old brother, who's more than thrilled to go with them, get away from his overprotective parents, and help his brother out. The druggies soon learn that because they're technically holding the kid for randsom, they could face life in prison. The kid's given multiple chances to just hop a bus and go home, no questions asked, yet he doesnt want to create anymore problems for his brother. Little does he know, it could cost him his life.
Considering it's based on a true story and told sort of like an episode of CSI or Law and Order - datelines/stamps and all - it was actually pretty decent with a pretty surprising cast. Yes, there's Justin Timberlake, all in tattoos, but there's also Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone and some other well known actors you've seen in other things.
Apparently this film was also pushed back multiple times by the FBI and police due to the fact that the drug lord guy was just found and apprehended not even 2 years ago (the story takes place in 1999) and is currently awaiting trial.
it's basically about the drug world and some young adults that dig themselves a little too deep.
The one guy owes his 'boss' (the drug lord of our tale) some cash from a deal he made, but due to the deal going wrong, he refuses to pay. in turn, his boss gets him fired from his actual day job, resulting in the guy to go berserk. in a random sponteous event, the drug lord and his buddies kidnap the guy's 15yr old brother, who's more than thrilled to go with them, get away from his overprotective parents, and help his brother out. The druggies soon learn that because they're technically holding the kid for randsom, they could face life in prison. The kid's given multiple chances to just hop a bus and go home, no questions asked, yet he doesnt want to create anymore problems for his brother. Little does he know, it could cost him his life.
Considering it's based on a true story and told sort of like an episode of CSI or Law and Order - datelines/stamps and all - it was actually pretty decent with a pretty surprising cast. Yes, there's Justin Timberlake, all in tattoos, but there's also Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone and some other well known actors you've seen in other things.
Apparently this film was also pushed back multiple times by the FBI and police due to the fact that the drug lord guy was just found and apprehended not even 2 years ago (the story takes place in 1999) and is currently awaiting trial.
Friday, January 19, 2007
The Hitcher
This week screening was 'The Hitcher' starring Sophia Bush and Sean Bean. 2 typical college kids are making the usual spring break road trip like all college kids in movies do and almost hit a guy in the middle of nowhere in the rain. After meeting up with him in a convenient store, they agree to give him a ride to the nearest motel, only on their way, they learn he's a psychopath killer.
The girl's the only smart one in this entire movie. Moral of the story boys: listen to your girlfriend in the first place. Cuz the more he didn't, the worse their situation became...
Yes, it's a remake but with a tad different stuff to keep today's culture interested. Yes, there's scene involving 2 semi's and a body. Yes, it was a tad predictable, but we still jumped at parts. And yes, parts of it reminded us of 'Jeepers Creepers' and 'Joy Ride'. But all things considered, it was actually pretty decent for a thriller/horror/soft action flick.
Best scene though (spoiler)- they're driving a stolen cop car in the desert with a helicopter and 3 cop cars chasing behind them. Cue NiN's 'Closer' and here comes the hitcher, speeding behind in a black trans am with a rifle. He single-handly takes out the 3 cop cars AND the helicopter, then passes the couple he's been terrorizing, giving them a 'hey, what's going on? dont mess with me' look and just drives off. NiN fades...
The girl's the only smart one in this entire movie. Moral of the story boys: listen to your girlfriend in the first place. Cuz the more he didn't, the worse their situation became...
Yes, it's a remake but with a tad different stuff to keep today's culture interested. Yes, there's scene involving 2 semi's and a body. Yes, it was a tad predictable, but we still jumped at parts. And yes, parts of it reminded us of 'Jeepers Creepers' and 'Joy Ride'. But all things considered, it was actually pretty decent for a thriller/horror/soft action flick.
Best scene though (spoiler)- they're driving a stolen cop car in the desert with a helicopter and 3 cop cars chasing behind them. Cue NiN's 'Closer' and here comes the hitcher, speeding behind in a black trans am with a rifle. He single-handly takes out the 3 cop cars AND the helicopter, then passes the couple he's been terrorizing, giving them a 'hey, what's going on? dont mess with me' look and just drives off. NiN fades...
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Night at the Museum
this one was really good!
ben stiller's this divorced dad who pretty much cant keep a job, but in order for his ex-wife to let him still see his kid, he has to be able to find a job and keep it. so he takes a post as the new night guard at the museum of natural history, only to learn that at night, everything in the museum comes alive - from a giant t-rex, to the animals, to teddy roosevelt, to all the miniture displays, a mummy, and attila the hun among others.
it was a cute and amusing movie - good for the whole family too!
ben stiller's this divorced dad who pretty much cant keep a job, but in order for his ex-wife to let him still see his kid, he has to be able to find a job and keep it. so he takes a post as the new night guard at the museum of natural history, only to learn that at night, everything in the museum comes alive - from a giant t-rex, to the animals, to teddy roosevelt, to all the miniture displays, a mummy, and attila the hun among others.
it was a cute and amusing movie - good for the whole family too!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Eragon
f you've seen any similar movie in this genre, you've already seen eragon - from a plot line similar to that of the LOTR trilogy, to Beastmaster, to any other fantasy movie, it's like all of them into one. my friend that im sort of seeing and i made WoW puns/jokes the entire movie - it was awesome! we were laughing sooo hard!
jeremy irons gave a good performance though!
it's entertaining if ya like the genre, but it's nothing you havent seen already.
oh by the way, eragon is the name of the boy that is destined to become the first in a new way of dragonriders and this is the first in a 3 part trilogy.
jeremy irons gave a good performance though!
it's entertaining if ya like the genre, but it's nothing you havent seen already.
oh by the way, eragon is the name of the boy that is destined to become the first in a new way of dragonriders and this is the first in a 3 part trilogy.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
TENACIOUS D AND THE PICK OF DESTINY
If you've heard their first CD or watched the HBO series, you'll know exactly what to expect and they make references to things you've heard/seen in both of those previous medias.
Basically, it starts out showing you JB (Jack Black) leaving his strict family as a teenager, and taking the wisdom of Ronnie James Dio, heads off to California in search of 'the one that will teach him the ways of Rock'. Once he gets out there several years later, he comes across a guitar god in the making - KG (Kyle Gass). They eventually form a bond after a rocky start and realize it was destiny for them to meet and form a band. On their way to becoming great, they notice that all the great bands used the same guitar pick and decide to do a little research into and learn that 'the pick of destiny' is really the tooth of satan with the power to give greatness to those that use it. they head off in search of this pick so that they can create their masterpiece - hilarity ensues. It also shows ya 'that fateful night' that they make reference to in their single 'Tribute'
Part of the movie is in musical form, the other half is just normal movie - the musical numbers are pretty funny though! And 90% of the music is new stuff by Tenacious D.
There's also a short little scene after the credits too, so don't miss that!
if ya like Tencious D, metal/rock, or a comedy, definately go see this one - it was pretty funny and the cameo's are pretty cool too - Meatloaf as JB's strict dad, Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters) as Satan, Ben Stiller and Tim Robbins also have funny cameo's also.
Basically, it starts out showing you JB (Jack Black) leaving his strict family as a teenager, and taking the wisdom of Ronnie James Dio, heads off to California in search of 'the one that will teach him the ways of Rock'. Once he gets out there several years later, he comes across a guitar god in the making - KG (Kyle Gass). They eventually form a bond after a rocky start and realize it was destiny for them to meet and form a band. On their way to becoming great, they notice that all the great bands used the same guitar pick and decide to do a little research into and learn that 'the pick of destiny' is really the tooth of satan with the power to give greatness to those that use it. they head off in search of this pick so that they can create their masterpiece - hilarity ensues. It also shows ya 'that fateful night' that they make reference to in their single 'Tribute'
Part of the movie is in musical form, the other half is just normal movie - the musical numbers are pretty funny though! And 90% of the music is new stuff by Tenacious D.
There's also a short little scene after the credits too, so don't miss that!
if ya like Tencious D, metal/rock, or a comedy, definately go see this one - it was pretty funny and the cameo's are pretty cool too - Meatloaf as JB's strict dad, Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters) as Satan, Ben Stiller and Tim Robbins also have funny cameo's also.
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