..with Will Smith is a movie I just watched tonight. This was a great movie; a little slow in the beginning, but it's just one of those movies where it all ties in at the end. I recommend seeing it.
Here's the link to more information about it:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0814314/
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Blue Heaven Studios
Today we went to Blue Heaven Studios in Salina, KS. We were there close to an hour, but it was interesting to see a side of media that has an art form and a life all its own.
They still used LPs and had a cutting station for the records. We also saw different rooms and learned more about acoustics and got to see a ribbon microphone.
It was just neat to see an art that has almost died away at this point because we have evolved into using primarily MP3s and CDs instead of the old tape method.
This studio has been in Salina for 13 years now and I didn't even know about it. I just thought it was an old church and I've lived here all my life. Sad, I know.
They still used LPs and had a cutting station for the records. We also saw different rooms and learned more about acoustics and got to see a ribbon microphone.
It was just neat to see an art that has almost died away at this point because we have evolved into using primarily MP3s and CDs instead of the old tape method.
This studio has been in Salina for 13 years now and I didn't even know about it. I just thought it was an old church and I've lived here all my life. Sad, I know.
Movies
So I have seen a lot of movies in the past week.
I went and saw Frost/Nixon at the Art Cinema and I must say, it's a pretty good movie. Of course, you have to understand what happened at Watergate to understand it, but I learned a bit of history as well. Also, seeing a view of what the media crew went through to get the interviews all set up was cool to watch. I knew what they meant with certain terms and I have actually used some of the equipment they used in the 70's, which is when the setting for this movie was set in.
Then I saw I Love You, Man on Friday, March 27. Great show. I would recommend seeing it if you haven't already.
Finally, we rented and watched Slumdog Millionaire last night. It gives an in-depth look into how life in India really is right now. It is centered around the lives of two brothers, Salim and Jamal. There is a love interest in the movie, but it can be pretty violent and graphic. So younger kids probably should not watch it. But I also recommend going out and renting or buying this movie.
I went and saw Frost/Nixon at the Art Cinema and I must say, it's a pretty good movie. Of course, you have to understand what happened at Watergate to understand it, but I learned a bit of history as well. Also, seeing a view of what the media crew went through to get the interviews all set up was cool to watch. I knew what they meant with certain terms and I have actually used some of the equipment they used in the 70's, which is when the setting for this movie was set in.
Then I saw I Love You, Man on Friday, March 27. Great show. I would recommend seeing it if you haven't already.
Finally, we rented and watched Slumdog Millionaire last night. It gives an in-depth look into how life in India really is right now. It is centered around the lives of two brothers, Salim and Jamal. There is a love interest in the movie, but it can be pretty violent and graphic. So younger kids probably should not watch it. But I also recommend going out and renting or buying this movie.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Movies galore
So for my American History 2 class, to get extra credit, we are required to go see the Frost/Nixon movie at the Art Cinema downtown. To find out more about it go to http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870111/. I am going to see it sometime this week and will let you all know about it and what I thought.
Also, has anybody seen I Love You, Man? yet? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1155056/.
That is another movie on my list of things to see.
Also, has anybody seen I Love You, Man? yet? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1155056/.
That is another movie on my list of things to see.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Evil Dead Trilogy
If you think you have seen everything and haven't seen the Evil Dead Trilogy, you haven't seen everything. I haven't completed viewing the entire trilogy, but the two that I have seen are great. Back when they were made, these thrillers were seen as scary. Today, they're just amusing.
With Sam Raimi as the director and Bruce Campbell as the main character, playing "Ash," it can make for some funny movie viewing. I'd give this a B and recommend seeing the trilogy.
With Sam Raimi as the director and Bruce Campbell as the main character, playing "Ash," it can make for some funny movie viewing. I'd give this a B and recommend seeing the trilogy.
Bad Movie-Going Experiences
From http://www.avclub.com/articles/avqa-worst-moviegoing-experiences,24745/, people are sharing their worst movie going experiences. While I hate the loud obnoxious people flipping out their cellphones, those yelling at the movie screen, those trying to predict what will happen next, or other annoying acts, I don't think any of mine have amounted to these stories.
I have also heard stories about kids aged 10-13 doing some pretty indecent things at the front of the theatre and one time when a drunk man passed out in the movies and it took quite a bit from an employee and a cop to wake him up.
But these stories take the cake.
I have also heard stories about kids aged 10-13 doing some pretty indecent things at the front of the theatre and one time when a drunk man passed out in the movies and it took quite a bit from an employee and a cop to wake him up.
But these stories take the cake.
Dickinson Theatres and the Art Cinema
I can't stand how some of the best movies created are either never shown at Dickinson Theatres, our local movie theatre, and we have to wait until they are out on DVD, or hope that the Art Cinema has the funds to be able to show it shortly before it does come out on DVD.
I understand that when most people go to see a movie, they either want a feel-good or something that doesn't make them have to think. And that's okay sometimes, but when all movies are just brainwashed and rehashed stories, it gets really old really fast. Why couldn't movies such as Juno come to the movies? And the movies that WERE nominated for awards this year weren't even shown at our movie theatre.
Hmm...maybe it's just the manager at our movie theatre, who knows. But we need some better movies for crying out loud!
I understand that when most people go to see a movie, they either want a feel-good or something that doesn't make them have to think. And that's okay sometimes, but when all movies are just brainwashed and rehashed stories, it gets really old really fast. Why couldn't movies such as Juno come to the movies? And the movies that WERE nominated for awards this year weren't even shown at our movie theatre.
Hmm...maybe it's just the manager at our movie theatre, who knows. But we need some better movies for crying out loud!
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