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.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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!
Wow
http://www.ryanpgallagher.com/post/85360628/haikus-for-a-dangerous-world
I just read this post that reads, "I just finished teaching my first class on 3-D cinematography. For the final, I gave the students the option to answer 2 extra credit questions. Here’s the second one.
'A velociraptor is coming at you on a hoverboard. In a haiku, describe how you will survive.'"
Some selected responses:
Shit Christopher Lloyd!
Back in the DeLorean!
This sequel will suck!
I use sticky web
Like Spidy and Green Goblin.
Take down that raptor.
Screaming to trees,
I’m not that good of a treat.
I have many fleas.
I would climb high
above the sharp reptile beast
and kick its face in.
Calmly explain that
he is an anachronism.
Then watch him die."
Very creative. And funny...
And random. Ha.
I just read this post that reads, "I just finished teaching my first class on 3-D cinematography. For the final, I gave the students the option to answer 2 extra credit questions. Here’s the second one.
'A velociraptor is coming at you on a hoverboard. In a haiku, describe how you will survive.'"
Some selected responses:
Shit Christopher Lloyd!
Back in the DeLorean!
This sequel will suck!
I use sticky web
Like Spidy and Green Goblin.
Take down that raptor.
Screaming to trees,
I’m not that good of a treat.
I have many fleas.
I would climb high
above the sharp reptile beast
and kick its face in.
Calmly explain that
he is an anachronism.
Then watch him die."
Very creative. And funny...
And random. Ha.
Seven Reasons Wal-Mart Sucks
After reading the article "Seven Reasons Wal-Mart Sucks," from http://ragingtantrum.com/?p=655, I conclude that most of what the author has to say is true. Some of the statements aren't true where my local Wal-Mart is, but most of it is. It just depends on your local Wal-Mart.
The seven reasons include:
1. Wal-Mart has run thousands of small-businesses OUT of business.
2. Wal-Mart treats employees notoriously badly.
3. Their products are generally cheap and are always devoid of any sacramental value.
4. Wal-Mart exploits cheap international labor.
5. Their customer service is a nightmare.
6. They have no regard for the environment, despite their ad campaign to the contrary.
7. The stores are ugly.
I agree with ideas 1, 3, 4, and 7. I never worked there, so I don't know how bad the workers are treated, but it is true that there is always someone there who wants your job, so they can get by with paying you minimum wage if they want. Customer service usually isn't bad when I need to return something, unless they are really busy (like on a holiday). I agree that they need more workers there to help, as well as in the regular cashier lines as well, but the service isn't too bad. And I am not sure on how they regard the environment, so I am not going to side for or against them on that point.
Like the author says, "When you shop at Wal-Mart, you save money and you may save time– but you’re giving up your soul in exchange." That's true, and I prefer not going there, but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do.
The seven reasons include:
1. Wal-Mart has run thousands of small-businesses OUT of business.
2. Wal-Mart treats employees notoriously badly.
3. Their products are generally cheap and are always devoid of any sacramental value.
4. Wal-Mart exploits cheap international labor.
5. Their customer service is a nightmare.
6. They have no regard for the environment, despite their ad campaign to the contrary.
7. The stores are ugly.
I agree with ideas 1, 3, 4, and 7. I never worked there, so I don't know how bad the workers are treated, but it is true that there is always someone there who wants your job, so they can get by with paying you minimum wage if they want. Customer service usually isn't bad when I need to return something, unless they are really busy (like on a holiday). I agree that they need more workers there to help, as well as in the regular cashier lines as well, but the service isn't too bad. And I am not sure on how they regard the environment, so I am not going to side for or against them on that point.
Like the author says, "When you shop at Wal-Mart, you save money and you may save time– but you’re giving up your soul in exchange." That's true, and I prefer not going there, but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
He's Just Not that Into You
About a week ago, I went to go see the newly-popular movie in theatres, "He's Just Not That into You." For information and/or to view the trailer, visit:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001508/
This was an alright movie. But I wouldn't pay to go see it again. It had some funny parts and well-known actors, but the information they're telling you should not be taken for the truth as "The Bible." I'd give it a C or a B-. Also, when my friend got done watching it, she laughed, but then was questioning, "Hey, I think my boyfriend is showing some of these signs." Uh-oh. Watch out!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001508/
This was an alright movie. But I wouldn't pay to go see it again. It had some funny parts and well-known actors, but the information they're telling you should not be taken for the truth as "The Bible." I'd give it a C or a B-. Also, when my friend got done watching it, she laughed, but then was questioning, "Hey, I think my boyfriend is showing some of these signs." Uh-oh. Watch out!
Memento
I saw the movie Memento a few weeks ago. For a summary and/or to view the trailer, visit:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209144/
I give this film a B+ to an A. When you watch it, you're trying to piece together how all these events make sense together, but the end really throws you. I highly recommend seeing this movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209144/
I give this film a B+ to an A. When you watch it, you're trying to piece together how all these events make sense together, but the end really throws you. I highly recommend seeing this movie.
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