Movies: A cheats way out of coming up with something new

I wrote this for my other blog and since I've been too lazy to do much over here of late, you get a re-run... sorry :(

recent movies to share....

JUNO

this was a cool film, I liked it even though it wasn't some gripping adventure and it wasn't what I had expected either. I have come to the conclusion that when I read other people's thoughts / reviews of films I mustn't really pay attention. I thought I knew the storyline going in on this but there is a twist, or rather an upset that caught me unawares. Only because it wasn't how I expected things to go, it wasn't overly terrible and in real life I imagine a sad reality for some people.

So if you want plot details, see wiki but I reckon leave it and enjoy this quirky movie with likable characters and a cool soundtrack without any preconceptions.

BUT...

save it for DVD, it's really not necessary to see it in the cinema

3 shishy stars out of 5


RUN FATBOY RUN

I saw the trailer to this and knew I had to see it, purely because of it being a British comedy and it had Simon Pegg & Dylan Moran in it.

Again for the plot see wiki, it's a pretty safe predictable storyline but I like a feel good story.

Not quite as hilarious as I had hoped but there were plenty of laugh out loud moments to keep me happy.

It was interesting to see Hank Azaria in a different sort of role ie the bad guy or shithead as he is often referred to. I hadn't seen him in anything like this before.

Not essential to see this one in the cinema either but still worth seeing once it hits DVD.

Also 3 shishy stars out of 5

PS I didn't like this quite as much as Hot Fuzz

For your consideration

http://betweenfriendsblog.typepad.com/between_friends_blog/2008/02/the-evolution-o.html


Do you agree

Latest viewing

Picnic at Hanging Rock I saw it on the DVD shelf at the library and remembering it from a converstion or from the BB I brought it home.

Lovely picture gallery type shots, lovely interiors in the houses used, great scenery and and interesting storyline. Loved the fact that it left so many unanswered questions and now I'm sorry I went and discovered the "last" chapter.

Is this a trend?

Three movies in three weeks. Not bad for the first month of the year. I probably saw that number at the theatre in all of 2007.
Hopefully something will open tomorrow that appeals to me and I can go again. Hubby is welcome if he wants to tag along.

So:
Enchanted. I went alone to an afternoon matinee and really enjoyed it. I left the theatre with a big grin on my face. I really loved that chipmunk.

Sweeney Todd. I had mixed feelings about this one but decided if I was going to see it it might as well be on the big screen. Again a matinee but this time Paul joined me. We both liked it and I made the right decision to not wait til it came out on DVD. I had heard good and bad so it's truly a movie you have to see to decide for yourself.


Juno. We had to go to an evening show as this one wasn't at the theatre that has weekday matinees. It was busy. Ladies night out it seems although there were a few other men in the audience so P. didn't feel centred out. We laughed. The whole audience laughed. Loved the fast dialog, loved Juno's approach to life, loved it for being an odd ball little movie that sure entertained me. and a bonus it 's cheaper to go to this location as it's not a super cinema

On the book front I'm working my way through John Marsden's Tomorrow Series. He's an Australian, if you didn't know *grin* My October Aussie visitor gifted me with the start of the series and I will be continuing with it now that I'm hooked on the characters and the need to know if it comes out right.

Interview about Zac Power

This interview took place between She-ra and her 7 year old son the Sith Lord.

She-ra: So tell us a little bit about Zac Power.

Sith Lord: Zac Power is a series of books about a 12 year old boy being a spy. He works for the Government Investigation Bureau (GIB) and he also goes to school.

She-ra: So how many books are there in the series?

Sith Lord: There are 11 books in the series and I (the Sith Lord) have read all of them!

She-ra: So which one is your favourite?

Sith Lord: My favourite book is...I don't have one - they are all my favourite.

She-ra: So why does Zac have a back pack?

Sith Lord: To carry all of his gadgets!

She-ra: Don't they get heavy?

Sith Lord: No.

She-ra: So how does he get to his missions?

Sith Lord: By plane, helicopter, submarine, hot air balloon, train and you know those things that are like hot air balloons but are long (She-ra shrugs - so if anyone knows what they are called, please comment).

She-ra: But he can't drive!

Sith Lord: He doesn't (sarcastically almost saying durh). Someone picks him up and drops him off.

She-ra: So what else do you want to say about Zac Power.

Sith Lord: There is a secret code on the cover of the books that lets you into the restricted part of the web site (zacpower.com).

She-ra: You've been dying for me to put all of the titles in order - can you please read them out now.


Sith Lord:

Poison Island
Deep Waters
Frozen Fear
Mind Games
Night Raid
Tomb of Domb
Lunar Strike
Sudden Drop
Blockbuster
Shockwave
High Risk

She-ra: Apprentice stop hitting your brother.
Apprentice: But he likes it!
Sith Lord: No I don't!!

Sith Lord: Mummy - he has a belt that contains his spy pad turbo deluxe 3000. There (the spy pad) is a lazer, music, games and is a mini computer mixed with a phone and that's how he gets his missions.

She-ra: So is that all you want to say?

Sith Lord: Yeh.

One of the best films ever!

She-ra's comment in the post below made me think of how my parents were pretty cool about me watching/reading/listening to age-inappropriate material when I was a kid. It helped me be the ingénue that I am!

Anyway, for much of my life, until The Fellowship Of The Ring was released that is, my all-time favourite movie was The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

I LOVE THIS FILM. Seriously. Love. It. Anyway, this is a perfect reason to subject you to YouTube clips of it.

While I love the intro song (Science Fiction Double Feature), the clip doesn’t make for the most exciting viewing, so I’ll just say go here if you want to check it out.

Now, when most people think of TRHPS they think of Time Warp. In fact, I think most of us have seen this song enough, so I won’t make you watch it yet again.

All the songs are fabbo, but some are stand outs - such as The Sword of Damocles; Eddie's Teddy; Wild and Untamed Thing; Toucha-Toucha-Touch Me; Rose Tint My World; Don't Dream It, Be It; and I Can Make You A Man.

And then we have Dammit, Janet:



Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?



And, the pièce de résistance:



Sweet Transvestite pops into my head at random moments most weeks.

Knowing Hollyweird's penchant for remaking classics (recent remake of Hairspray, anyone?), I know they'll get around to this one eventually. Which is just wrong. BUT, I have been thinking about this eventuality while trolling about YouTube and I've decided some of the cast should be as follows:

Janet = Anne Hathaway (maybe)
Brad = James Marsden (maybe)
Riff Raff = Richard E Grant
Rocky = Brandon Routh
Columbia = Kristen Chenoweth
Criminologist = Patrick Stewart

As for Dr Frank-N-Furter, I'm not sure. Some possibilities would be Rupert Everett and Robbie Williams. I can't think of any others off-hand. And I've not decided on Magenta, Eddie or Dr Scott. Although I think that Ray Winstone may make a good Dr Scott. Possibly.

The Sith Lord gets a new game

Thanks to Christmas and a series of chores, the Sith Lord has a new PS2 game.

Having only purchased it this morning (and I only got home from work at 5:45) it has only been played for an hour.

Have any of you ever tried playing playstation games with a 7 year old? It can be a tad frustrating especially as I apparently know all of the tricks to get the game to work so the controller gets thrown (and I do mean thrown) at me to 'fix it' when it gets too hard.

Oh and I just noticed that it is PG and when I mentioned it to the SL he said 'of course it's PG, the Simpons are PG'. Now I think it may be a little violent...oh well...it goes along with all the other inappropriate television* we let him see.

Review from the Sith Lord

It was very very very very good. I liked the lollies (at the start of the game).

Review from She-ra

I think that this is going to be one hard game. It took us AGES (really - about 15 minutes) to work out one little section. Luckily there isn't too much violence - yet.

Wish me luck this weekend.

She-ra

* I think allowing inappropriate tv viewing is hereditary. Tee-la was allowed to watch Bluebird and I saw every episode of MASH when it was first aired.

Mr Happy

My husband has a new boss.

I don't know his real name but I do know he wears a Mr Happy t-shirt to work...every day.

Just thought I'd tell you.

Mr Magoruim's Magic Emporium

Saw this with the husband, the Sith Lord and his young apprentice today.

It was definitely one for the kids. Mr Magoruim (Dustin Hoffman) is the keeper of a magical toy store and has decided that, given he is going to die, he is giving the store to Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman). He hires an accountant - referred to in the movie as an Accounmutant then shortened to mutant (very funny) to sort out his affairs. Mutant is played by Jason Bateman, who does this kind of role very well. There is a small child, who I didn't really get, played by Zachary Mills. The sets were fantastic.

The reviews.

The Sith Lord said: It was good. The best part was when the cube was flying.

The apprentice said; The movie was alright but didn't like when the man was leaving. It was a bit sad.

Their parents thought that it was pleasant enough but Natalie Portman should never, ever dance again. Oh, and I think that she had the best orthodontist in the universe.

The rating.

Rent it if you have kids...or are high.

My sister likes books.

Gentle readers, I accuse my sister of liking books. I submit photographic evidence collected last night.

The book shelf in the dining room.

The three book shelves in the library

The book shelf in the kitchen.

The two in the hall

The one in the spare room

The one next to her bed.

And finally, these boxes of books yet to be unpacked.

I rest my case.

Wild Hogs

This movie was surprisingly funny. It was actually better than I expected. Maybe my expectations were lower than they should have been, who knows?

It is by no means a fantastic film. As my mum would say "it was just a movie". Mind you, she saw this at the cinema and loved it. But she is the woman who thought The Hot Chick was funny, so you be the judge.

Best bits were (as always) William H Macy and John C McGinley. McGinley's role was very small but hilarious. Macy was a total nerd who was proud of the fact that he got a tattoo - of the Apple logo. I think I related to his klutziness.

If you rent this, make sure you watch the alternate ending. Much better than the one they actually used.

I really can't be bothered going over the plot - all you really need to know is that four middle-aged guys decide to go for one last cross-country ride on their motorbikes.

So, all-in-all it was watchable. Wait until it is weekly (or borrow it from the library). It is an amusing watch, if not fantastic.

WTF???

Anyone else have weird layout issues with this blog at the moment?

For me, the sidebar is down the bottom.

If it continues (or if anyone else is having the same issues), I'll have a look at the template, but for the moment, I'll leave it - perhaps it will rectify itself!

That is all. Nothing further to see here!

This is for She-ra

She knows why.

From Overheard in New York:



And If Not, Ask Your Father, If You've Got the Balls

Young boy: Mom, what are those two things?

Mom, reading display: That's your scrotum, right there...

Young boy: What's a scrotum?

Mom: It's your... That thing... Oh, you know what it is!

--Bodies Exhibit

Overheard by: Marty

My work here is done.....................go find the trailer