The good thing about spending a few days at mom's, is that we rent a lot of movies on Shaw Video On Demand. The bad thing about spending a few days at mom's is that we rent a lot of movies on Shaw Video On Demand. I am dreading the cable bill when it comes, cause I have to pay for the rentals and the wrestling pay-per-views. I also tend to bake a lot when I am here, which means eating a lot of cookies and cakes.
So Sunday was a double bill. 2 Fast and 2 Furious and Fast and Furious 3 Tokyo Drift.
The second part of the Fast and Furious films has one of the leads from the first film returning, as an undercover cop trying to break a smuggling ring. I have to say, it had more the feel of an episode of a typical cop show then it did any of the other F/F movies I've seen so far (to that point I'd seen part 1, 4, and 5)
The 3rd offering is totally out of sync with the plot of the rest of the series. It seems it is suppose to take place a few years after part four, which adds to the already confusing timeline. All new characters are introduced. A teenager is sent to live with his dad in Japan after being arrested for drag racing, and while there ends up in a personal battle with a member of the local mob.
I have to say, I liked part 2 better then 3.
Monday I watched - 7 Psychopaths and Mental. Also, I guess you can say, a double bill.
7 Psychopaths, is about a screenwriter who is trying to write a non-violent film about a bunch of psychopaths, most of which is based on the people he comes in contact with. His best friend being one of them, and his writing partner. I thought this was one of the smarter films I've seen in a long time. It was witty, laugh out loud at times, and kept the pace strong.
Mental is about a drifter who is picked up on the street by a man who's wife just went into the psychiatric ward and is desperate for someone to look after his five daughters. The kids all believe they are going crazy too, but we soon learn it's just their need for attention that is the real issue. Meanwhile, the drifter is grieving herself after the death of her daughter, and is set on stealing a prized shark from her husband's sea emporium.
Tuesday (today) I watched Jack the Giant Slayer. The story gives a fresh take on the old fairy tale, having Jack and a run away princess accidentally create a stalk, and the king's men having to recuse her.
I have to say, after months of waiting to see this film, I was expecting more then what it offered. Bit of a let down. Stanley Tucci was brilliant as the villain in this, and for once, his wig looked good.
Okay, till later.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
More witches and a hitcher
This was a very good week for me movie wise.
I got to rent on Shaw Video On Demand, Oz The Great and Powerful, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters.
We'll start with the wizard of oz sequel. Which is actually like the fourth movie or something like that in the not so real series. (Wizard of Oz, Return to Oz, Witches of Oz and Oz the Great and Powerful. There might be more, this is just what I'm aware of.)
Anyone who knows me, knows I'm not a fan of the original Wizard of Oz at all. So I was iffy about checking this one out. I literally went back and forth on if I really wanted to see it. But, I sat through it, and it was better then I was expecting. I had to admit, I was disappointed that Bruce Campbell on had one short 30 second scene. He was the main reason I rented it.
This is basically how the wizard gets to Oz and becomes who he is. Which sort of undoes the beginning of the original because in the beginning of the original, Dorothy sees the wizard when she runs away from home.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I've been needled by people over the years to check this out, given my love for shows like Red Dwarf and Farscape. And I have to admit, this one was cute in it's own way. I just want to know what the whole gimmick with the towels was really about?
Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters. Okay, this I really liked. An action film that was in the same vein as Van Helsing. I totally see there being a sequel with that one. We follow the grown up team as they take out as many witches as possible, only to find out that their mother was a head witch, and therefore Gretel herself as well.
It's an action revenge film with enough comedy to keep everyone happy.
P.S. on the vampire front...watched Lost Boys 3 Thirst
till later
I got to rent on Shaw Video On Demand, Oz The Great and Powerful, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters.
We'll start with the wizard of oz sequel. Which is actually like the fourth movie or something like that in the not so real series. (Wizard of Oz, Return to Oz, Witches of Oz and Oz the Great and Powerful. There might be more, this is just what I'm aware of.)
Anyone who knows me, knows I'm not a fan of the original Wizard of Oz at all. So I was iffy about checking this one out. I literally went back and forth on if I really wanted to see it. But, I sat through it, and it was better then I was expecting. I had to admit, I was disappointed that Bruce Campbell on had one short 30 second scene. He was the main reason I rented it.
This is basically how the wizard gets to Oz and becomes who he is. Which sort of undoes the beginning of the original because in the beginning of the original, Dorothy sees the wizard when she runs away from home.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I've been needled by people over the years to check this out, given my love for shows like Red Dwarf and Farscape. And I have to admit, this one was cute in it's own way. I just want to know what the whole gimmick with the towels was really about?
Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters. Okay, this I really liked. An action film that was in the same vein as Van Helsing. I totally see there being a sequel with that one. We follow the grown up team as they take out as many witches as possible, only to find out that their mother was a head witch, and therefore Gretel herself as well.
It's an action revenge film with enough comedy to keep everyone happy.
P.S. on the vampire front...watched Lost Boys 3 Thirst
till later
Thursday, June 13, 2013
The End man
Movie: This is the End (2013)
Where: Cinema
Reason: Jay Baruchel
SPOILER ALERT
plot: Canadian actor Jay Baruchel goes to L.A. to visit Seth Rogen, who is a Canadian actor living in Hollywood now. On his first night in L.A., they go to James Franco's house for a big housewarming party. Jay does not want to be there and manages to talk Seth into leaving with him. They stop at a corner store and while there, all hell breaks loose, literally. What at first seems like an earthquake and very possibly aliens abducting people, turns out to be the actual apocalypse. They have no choice but to return to Franco's home, and as they do, the mouth to hell opens up on his lawn. Half of Hollywood has been sucked in, and a few honest souls taken to heaven. The handful of actors who are hiding in Franco's house, realize they were not good enough to make it to heaven. They soon run out of supplies, and have to find more. Meanwhile, demons are chasing them, possessing them and turning everyone against each other. In the end, it's a choice, sacrifice themselves and hope they make it to heaven or be eaten by demons.
END OF SPOILER
I laughed so much during this film. Normally, I'm not one for raunchy films. This even with some of the subject matter manages to keep the raunchiness to a minimum and is a buddy movie at heart. If you are wondering why I didn't use character names in the write up, it's because they use their real names in this film.
This has a taste of every post-apocalyptic movie, with just enough Exorcist thrown in for good measure, ever done. And somehow, it works.
Ironically, this is also so to speak, a remake of a previous movie that both Baruchel and Rogen did called "Jay and Seth Versus the Apocalypse"
What do I think I learned from this film? To get to heaven you need to be more then just good, you need to be Canadian and a Backstreet Boys' fan.
Where: Cinema
Reason: Jay Baruchel
SPOILER ALERT
plot: Canadian actor Jay Baruchel goes to L.A. to visit Seth Rogen, who is a Canadian actor living in Hollywood now. On his first night in L.A., they go to James Franco's house for a big housewarming party. Jay does not want to be there and manages to talk Seth into leaving with him. They stop at a corner store and while there, all hell breaks loose, literally. What at first seems like an earthquake and very possibly aliens abducting people, turns out to be the actual apocalypse. They have no choice but to return to Franco's home, and as they do, the mouth to hell opens up on his lawn. Half of Hollywood has been sucked in, and a few honest souls taken to heaven. The handful of actors who are hiding in Franco's house, realize they were not good enough to make it to heaven. They soon run out of supplies, and have to find more. Meanwhile, demons are chasing them, possessing them and turning everyone against each other. In the end, it's a choice, sacrifice themselves and hope they make it to heaven or be eaten by demons.
END OF SPOILER
I laughed so much during this film. Normally, I'm not one for raunchy films. This even with some of the subject matter manages to keep the raunchiness to a minimum and is a buddy movie at heart. If you are wondering why I didn't use character names in the write up, it's because they use their real names in this film.
This has a taste of every post-apocalyptic movie, with just enough Exorcist thrown in for good measure, ever done. And somehow, it works.
Ironically, this is also so to speak, a remake of a previous movie that both Baruchel and Rogen did called "Jay and Seth Versus the Apocalypse"
What do I think I learned from this film? To get to heaven you need to be more then just good, you need to be Canadian and a Backstreet Boys' fan.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Final Judgement
Movie: Dredd
Where: Mom's on Shaw Video On Demand
Reason: I really wanted to see how they handled this remake
plot: Some point in the future, the population has become so overrun that half the world live in skyrises referred to as blocks. Most of these are slums. Inside one of these blocks, two police officers are being hunted down by the drug lord of the block.
This is a straight up, shoot'em up movie. And given the fact it's set in pretty much one location for 90% of the film, there are a few scenes at the beginning that happen elsewhere, it manages to do what it's suppose to, make you feel isolated without making you bored.
I semi-remember the original movie Judge Dredd (1995) (and why I thought there had been a second one back in the 1990's is beyond me?) and don't really remember anything being the same from the first movie to the remake.
I know the whole story is based on graphic novels/comics, but I've never read them so I can't compare.
But, I did really like the 2012 remake of Dredd. I think that Karl Urban was the perfect choice for the role, even though you never see his face! Seriously, if you didn't know going into this that it was him, you would go the whole film without a clue.
Where: Mom's on Shaw Video On Demand
Reason: I really wanted to see how they handled this remake
plot: Some point in the future, the population has become so overrun that half the world live in skyrises referred to as blocks. Most of these are slums. Inside one of these blocks, two police officers are being hunted down by the drug lord of the block.
This is a straight up, shoot'em up movie. And given the fact it's set in pretty much one location for 90% of the film, there are a few scenes at the beginning that happen elsewhere, it manages to do what it's suppose to, make you feel isolated without making you bored.
I semi-remember the original movie Judge Dredd (1995) (and why I thought there had been a second one back in the 1990's is beyond me?) and don't really remember anything being the same from the first movie to the remake.
I know the whole story is based on graphic novels/comics, but I've never read them so I can't compare.
But, I did really like the 2012 remake of Dredd. I think that Karl Urban was the perfect choice for the role, even though you never see his face! Seriously, if you didn't know going into this that it was him, you would go the whole film without a clue.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Year 2 Mid-Season The Rest of the Story 2
The Nosferatu Adventures
Page 2, Chapter 2
Our heroine found herself at the edge of the desert. Tired, thirsty and alone. Or so she thought. That was until she saw the the other lone figure sitting under the shade of a large cactus. The figure was a man, dressed in dust covered leather pants and a black t-shirt. He had sunglasses on that hid his eyes. But something told her that if she got a look at them, they would frighten her. The man was smoking a large cigarette that never seemed to end. He was considered the desert's wiseman, his name was Clive. (Yes, I named him Clive.)
Clive was there to help her on the next phase of her quest,(and remind you about the links to the flashbacks) to get her through the desert without falling into the Dirt. There was a Ship, he told her, she just needed to find it without getting Stuck in the sand.
"Oh and one more thing. Watch your step, not only is this bat country, but there are buffalo."
"Will they trample me?" she asked holding her vampire print binder like a shield to her chest.
Clive stood there for a second staring up at the sky. "No, I'm telling you to watch out for the poop. Nasty stuff." He pointed his never ending cigarette towards the East and told her to head that way. "Once you hit the end of the desert, you'll find what you're looking for. But mind the shadows. There are Thieves in them. They'll take you for all that you've got."
She thanked him wishing he'd given her some water, as she continued on in the direction that he'd pointed her. But she stopped a few feet and turned. "Hang on! I had called up the Magic Ninjas, so where are they and why was that dude..." but she found herself talking to no one. Clive the desert wiseman had vanished. Turning around again, our heroine found herself suddenly facing the edge of a wooded area. "I guess I found the forest?" Knowing that the graveyard was just beyond it, She took a deep breath and started into the darkness of it. "Damn it, I really wish I had been smart enough to pack a flashlight. And a lunch."
On very shaky legs, she entered the forest, holding her lunchbox and binder in one hand while she hung on to the nearest tree with the other. That's when she heard the laughter. She was not the only one in the forest it would seem. There were suddenly three large wolves on the path before her. "Wolves that laugh? That's not good."
Tune in later for another installment of the Nosferatu Adventures starring your heroine...me.
Page 2, Chapter 2
Our heroine found herself at the edge of the desert. Tired, thirsty and alone. Or so she thought. That was until she saw the the other lone figure sitting under the shade of a large cactus. The figure was a man, dressed in dust covered leather pants and a black t-shirt. He had sunglasses on that hid his eyes. But something told her that if she got a look at them, they would frighten her. The man was smoking a large cigarette that never seemed to end. He was considered the desert's wiseman, his name was Clive. (Yes, I named him Clive.)
Clive was there to help her on the next phase of her quest,(and remind you about the links to the flashbacks) to get her through the desert without falling into the Dirt. There was a Ship, he told her, she just needed to find it without getting Stuck in the sand.
"Oh and one more thing. Watch your step, not only is this bat country, but there are buffalo."
"Will they trample me?" she asked holding her vampire print binder like a shield to her chest.
Clive stood there for a second staring up at the sky. "No, I'm telling you to watch out for the poop. Nasty stuff." He pointed his never ending cigarette towards the East and told her to head that way. "Once you hit the end of the desert, you'll find what you're looking for. But mind the shadows. There are Thieves in them. They'll take you for all that you've got."
She thanked him wishing he'd given her some water, as she continued on in the direction that he'd pointed her. But she stopped a few feet and turned. "Hang on! I had called up the Magic Ninjas, so where are they and why was that dude..." but she found herself talking to no one. Clive the desert wiseman had vanished. Turning around again, our heroine found herself suddenly facing the edge of a wooded area. "I guess I found the forest?" Knowing that the graveyard was just beyond it, She took a deep breath and started into the darkness of it. "Damn it, I really wish I had been smart enough to pack a flashlight. And a lunch."
On very shaky legs, she entered the forest, holding her lunchbox and binder in one hand while she hung on to the nearest tree with the other. That's when she heard the laughter. She was not the only one in the forest it would seem. There were suddenly three large wolves on the path before her. "Wolves that laugh? That's not good."
Tune in later for another installment of the Nosferatu Adventures starring your heroine...me.
Happy Birthday
To actor Johnny Depp who turns 50 today.
You might notice that he's got a category all his own on here, that's because he's got to be one of, if not my favourite actors.
I've already done a top 5 of his movies last year (here man here) And 12 of his movies were part of my original year challenge.
You might notice that he's got a category all his own on here, that's because he's got to be one of, if not my favourite actors.
I've already done a top 5 of his movies last year (here man here) And 12 of his movies were part of my original year challenge.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Witches and Theives
Monday, I was able to rent on Shaw Video On Demand, Beautiful Creatures. And yesterday, also on Shaw Video On Demand, I was able to catch Identity Thief.
I really liked both these films.
Beautiful Creatures, I had read the book few months ago for book club (still upset about that not working out) and at the time had hoped to see the film in the cinema. Didn't. But, that's fine, got to check it out this week on rental and it was fairly true to the novel.
plot: A small southern town becomes the central gathering place of a family of feuding witches after a teenaged girl moved back to town. On her 16th birthday, the forces of dark or light will choose her for themselves, unless someone she loves takes her place. With only four months left before her birthday, she has one wish, to have as normal a life as possible before then, with high school rivalries and proms.
Identity Thief, it's a buddy-road movie.
plot: After finding out that someone has stolen his identity, causing him to loose his job and be arrested, Sandy decides to confront the woman using his name and who's emptied out his accounts. She reluctantly agrees to go with him on a four day car ride to explain to his boss as long as he does not press charges. Soon they find themselves on the run from drug dealers and a bounty hunter. All they can hope is that they survive the four days in one piece.
p.s. I did watch Lost Boys 2 Tribe for the vampire half of things this week. More on the vampire stuff later.
till later.
I really liked both these films.
Beautiful Creatures, I had read the book few months ago for book club (still upset about that not working out) and at the time had hoped to see the film in the cinema. Didn't. But, that's fine, got to check it out this week on rental and it was fairly true to the novel.
plot: A small southern town becomes the central gathering place of a family of feuding witches after a teenaged girl moved back to town. On her 16th birthday, the forces of dark or light will choose her for themselves, unless someone she loves takes her place. With only four months left before her birthday, she has one wish, to have as normal a life as possible before then, with high school rivalries and proms.
Identity Thief, it's a buddy-road movie.
plot: After finding out that someone has stolen his identity, causing him to loose his job and be arrested, Sandy decides to confront the woman using his name and who's emptied out his accounts. She reluctantly agrees to go with him on a four day car ride to explain to his boss as long as he does not press charges. Soon they find themselves on the run from drug dealers and a bounty hunter. All they can hope is that they survive the four days in one piece.
p.s. I did watch Lost Boys 2 Tribe for the vampire half of things this week. More on the vampire stuff later.
till later.
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