Here are a 1,001 things I liked about this film in natural succession.
1,001: Just kidding, although if you gave me enough time I could name at least a couple of hundred things I liked about The Hunger Games. The first thing I've got to say is that it was intense. I don't sit on the edge of my seat for most movies and when I do it's usually because I have to go to the bathroom. But my goodness this movie just pulls you in and keeps you going throughout. All of the acting was exquisite. This is the part where I usually talk about each actor I liked, but if I did that you'd die of starvation before you finished reading. I'm only going to mention the lead actress and that's only because I liked her character more in the movie than I have from the parts that I've read in book. (I've only actually read up to the part where Katniss trains for the games.)
Second thing I can mention is the directing. I have to mention the directing here because it was some of the finest directing I've seen in a movie. Granted, the movie had odd directing at one or two moments, but when it was good it was great and it was 98% good directing. *SPOILER* The scene where Rue dies, it made me question life and death, it was all sorts of powerful and moving. *END SPOILER*
The final thing I feel I should bring up in this review is the weird controversy surrounding the casting of this film. Apparently people got really racist over the casting of the characters Rue and Cinna as black people, because they didn't view the characters to be dark skinned. I think this is some weird marketing strategy and the whole thing is set up. One of the things you'll hear is that they're pretty much described as African American in the book. Rue has "satiny brown skin," that's a direct quote, google search that for second and laugh at the stupidity of people who apparently don't know what satiny brown looks like. Either way, both actors did extremely well, freaken Lenny Kravitz played Cinna. Yes, THE Lenny "I'll make you wet with my words when I sing to you" Kravitz.
Anyways, that's all I've really got say. I give this movie an A++, see it, even if you haven't read the book. Or at least read up to Chapter 5 to get the gist of what you need to know about weird things like what the hell a Mockingjay is. In fact, I'm afraid to read the sequels because I don't want them to spoil the movies! It may just be my opinion, but I think the movie may just be better than the book, I'll let you know when I finish reading it. Thank you for reading this, enjoy your day, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Movie Review: 21 Jump Street
Who would have thought that Channing Tatum could be funny? Not to sound like I'm typcasting him, hollywood's doing a good job of that. He typically gets cast as the boyfriend role in a romance. It is for this reason that 21 Jump Street will blow your mind, and your wallet, 'cause you're gonna wanna see it over and over again.
For those of us who were not alive in the 80's, 21 Jump Street is about some young looking cops who go undercover at high schools to do things like drug busts and whatnot. The original 21 Jump was taken seriously as a drama. But in the same nature as Starsky and Hutch and The Dukes of Hazzard, serious shit from back in the day gets made into a comedy film. So lets talk about what makes this funny, we'll start with the acting of course.
I mentioned Channing Tatum already, but I didn't mention that he's the funniest one in the movie. Which isn't an insult to Jonah but a compliment to Channing, he was hilarious, I laughed the most during his scenes. That being said, Jonah Hill isn't that bad either, he just plays the character like typical Jonah Hill. Ice Cube did the same thing, he played Ice Cube. But the two are known for comedy and some people like them, the rest should see 21 Jump for Tatum. You shoul also see it for Ellie Kemper, who you may know as Erin from the Office, she also did a few things for the guys at Derrick Comedy... she was also born in Kansas City, I think I'm in love. One last thing, James Franco's younger brother is in this film and now that I know they're related, I can totally see the family resemblance, see if you can spot which role he plays when/if you see it.
I don't want to mention the two directors specifically, 'cause they're jack of all trades who have done a bunch of stuff across hollywood. So I'll just say that the directing and writing was great, there was comedy, action, and comedy-action.
Looks like this review was mostly about the acting, so I'll just leave you with a few positive comments. This movie is funny in many different kinds of ways and is all around good movie to see. I can't guarantee you'll enjoy it, but I can assume you probably will. That being said I give this movie an A+, best comedy of 2012 thus far, if you see it, take me with you, I'd like to see it again.
For those of us who were not alive in the 80's, 21 Jump Street is about some young looking cops who go undercover at high schools to do things like drug busts and whatnot. The original 21 Jump was taken seriously as a drama. But in the same nature as Starsky and Hutch and The Dukes of Hazzard, serious shit from back in the day gets made into a comedy film. So lets talk about what makes this funny, we'll start with the acting of course.
I mentioned Channing Tatum already, but I didn't mention that he's the funniest one in the movie. Which isn't an insult to Jonah but a compliment to Channing, he was hilarious, I laughed the most during his scenes. That being said, Jonah Hill isn't that bad either, he just plays the character like typical Jonah Hill. Ice Cube did the same thing, he played Ice Cube. But the two are known for comedy and some people like them, the rest should see 21 Jump for Tatum. You shoul also see it for Ellie Kemper, who you may know as Erin from the Office, she also did a few things for the guys at Derrick Comedy... she was also born in Kansas City, I think I'm in love. One last thing, James Franco's younger brother is in this film and now that I know they're related, I can totally see the family resemblance, see if you can spot which role he plays when/if you see it.
I don't want to mention the two directors specifically, 'cause they're jack of all trades who have done a bunch of stuff across hollywood. So I'll just say that the directing and writing was great, there was comedy, action, and comedy-action.
Looks like this review was mostly about the acting, so I'll just leave you with a few positive comments. This movie is funny in many different kinds of ways and is all around good movie to see. I can't guarantee you'll enjoy it, but I can assume you probably will. That being said I give this movie an A+, best comedy of 2012 thus far, if you see it, take me with you, I'd like to see it again.
Movie Review: John Carter
So there once was a story written by Edgar Rice Burroughs about a guy who ran around in a loincloth, it was called Tarzan. He also wrote a sci-fi about a guy who ran around in a loincloth and called it A Princess of Mars. It spawned an entire book series and was eventually made into the movie John Carter. The more you know!
John Carter is about a guy from the 1800's getting transported to Mars, finding out he has superstrength and can jump real high (who says white men can't jump?). He also gets caught in the middle of a war and falls in love with a princess... of mars, hence the title of the book.
The acting in this film was top notch. Bryan Cranston has a bit part, you may know him from such things as Malcom in the Middle and Breaking Bad. Willem Dafoe voices one of the CGI green martians and I didn't even know it was him. Lynn Collins runs around in hot-almost-revealing dresses and Taylor Kitsch's loincloth turns into a tent. Nothing too special to say about the acting, it's a Disney film, everything Disney does is gold including acting. Disney could take a crap, film it, and make billions at the box office. Anyways, lets take a look at the directing.
Andrew Stanton is the name of someone you've never heard of, unless you're a Disney fan. This guy's done a ton of stuff for them. Things like: Toy Story 1,2, and 3, Up, and pretty much every Disney film. So I can't really say anything bad about the guy, he obviously knows what he's doing.
On a completely unrelated note, but something I feel like I should menton, I fell asleep for the first 10-15 minutes of the film. Granted I was super tired at the time, but the first good chunk of the film is kind of boring. However, it's where a good deal of important set-ups happen for later plot points, so if you attend I'd suggest paying attention.
All-in-all it was a pretty good film. It defintetly doesn't hold a candle to Pirates, but at least it was better than Prince of Persion (which I didn't find all that bad.) That being said I give this film a B-, see it if you get the chance, but if you can't afford it now no worries on renting it or buying it on DVD. It's a nice little film, I had a problem with a certain plot point near the end, but I'll save that for anyone who's sees the film and wants to ask me about it. Anyways, thanks for reading!
John Carter is about a guy from the 1800's getting transported to Mars, finding out he has superstrength and can jump real high (who says white men can't jump?). He also gets caught in the middle of a war and falls in love with a princess... of mars, hence the title of the book.
The acting in this film was top notch. Bryan Cranston has a bit part, you may know him from such things as Malcom in the Middle and Breaking Bad. Willem Dafoe voices one of the CGI green martians and I didn't even know it was him. Lynn Collins runs around in hot-almost-revealing dresses and Taylor Kitsch's loincloth turns into a tent. Nothing too special to say about the acting, it's a Disney film, everything Disney does is gold including acting. Disney could take a crap, film it, and make billions at the box office. Anyways, lets take a look at the directing.
Andrew Stanton is the name of someone you've never heard of, unless you're a Disney fan. This guy's done a ton of stuff for them. Things like: Toy Story 1,2, and 3, Up, and pretty much every Disney film. So I can't really say anything bad about the guy, he obviously knows what he's doing.
On a completely unrelated note, but something I feel like I should menton, I fell asleep for the first 10-15 minutes of the film. Granted I was super tired at the time, but the first good chunk of the film is kind of boring. However, it's where a good deal of important set-ups happen for later plot points, so if you attend I'd suggest paying attention.
All-in-all it was a pretty good film. It defintetly doesn't hold a candle to Pirates, but at least it was better than Prince of Persion (which I didn't find all that bad.) That being said I give this film a B-, see it if you get the chance, but if you can't afford it now no worries on renting it or buying it on DVD. It's a nice little film, I had a problem with a certain plot point near the end, but I'll save that for anyone who's sees the film and wants to ask me about it. Anyways, thanks for reading!
Movie Review: Safe House
You ever see that one movie where Denzel Washington acts like Denzel Washington for 2hrs and everything looks grainy and dark. So you have seen Safe House, great, that's going to make my review a lot easier.
Safe House is about Denzel Washington being a traitor to the... well, to everybody. He gets held at a safe house for interrogation ran by Ryan Reynolds. It turns out this safe house is a cover for a male prostitution ring, so Denzel and Ryan have to infultrate it by taking their shirts off... and I'm totally bullshitting you, go dry off ladies. I won't reveal more about the actual plot of the film, but I will say that you've probably already seen it before. That being said, lets take a look at the acting.
I don't know if you caught this earlier, but just in case you didn't, Denzel Washington acts like Denzel Washingon for 2hrs. I'm not saying that's a bad things, Denzel is Denzel, I'm just saying no acting was required on his part. Ryan Reynolds on the other hand seemed to take his part seriously and actually did a convincing job in a dramatic action role. Mad-Eye Moody is also in this film, Brendan Gleeson for those who give a shit, he plays a CIA agent and his American accent is only somewhat believable. Now onto the director.
Remember how I said all of Denzel Washington's films look grainy and dark, well it turns out the director of Safe House... didn't direct any Denzel films before this. Looks like we know who was really pulling the strings during filming. Anyways, the guy directed your typical gritty action film and did a decent job I suppose.
In closing I will say that this movie was half way decent. Apart from an audience member whispering the plot of the film to someone who I assume was blind, I had an alright time. That being said, this is your typical Denzel Washington action movie, if you like that kind of stuff then go see it, if not then congrats you passed my gay test (this is Denzel and Reynolds in the same movie.) I'll give this film a C-, rent it on DVD or Blu-Ray, but only if you're having a Denzelathon. Thanks for reading!
Safe House is about Denzel Washington being a traitor to the... well, to everybody. He gets held at a safe house for interrogation ran by Ryan Reynolds. It turns out this safe house is a cover for a male prostitution ring, so Denzel and Ryan have to infultrate it by taking their shirts off... and I'm totally bullshitting you, go dry off ladies. I won't reveal more about the actual plot of the film, but I will say that you've probably already seen it before. That being said, lets take a look at the acting.
I don't know if you caught this earlier, but just in case you didn't, Denzel Washington acts like Denzel Washingon for 2hrs. I'm not saying that's a bad things, Denzel is Denzel, I'm just saying no acting was required on his part. Ryan Reynolds on the other hand seemed to take his part seriously and actually did a convincing job in a dramatic action role. Mad-Eye Moody is also in this film, Brendan Gleeson for those who give a shit, he plays a CIA agent and his American accent is only somewhat believable. Now onto the director.
Remember how I said all of Denzel Washington's films look grainy and dark, well it turns out the director of Safe House... didn't direct any Denzel films before this. Looks like we know who was really pulling the strings during filming. Anyways, the guy directed your typical gritty action film and did a decent job I suppose.
In closing I will say that this movie was half way decent. Apart from an audience member whispering the plot of the film to someone who I assume was blind, I had an alright time. That being said, this is your typical Denzel Washington action movie, if you like that kind of stuff then go see it, if not then congrats you passed my gay test (this is Denzel and Reynolds in the same movie.) I'll give this film a C-, rent it on DVD or Blu-Ray, but only if you're having a Denzelathon. Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
3 in 1 Movie Review: Romances
If you're like me on Valentine's Day... then you're all alone you sad sack of shit!!! Just kidding, I'm a fan of most holidays, despite commercialism and other negative things related to any particular holiday. This holiday is kind of special, you get to spend it with someone you absolutely love or you get to relax and enjoy being single. If you're one of the relaxing singles (I'd like your number please) or even a couple who likes to stay in on Valentine's Day (and not do dirty things I guess) then I say curl up on the couch and watch yourself a movie or two. Here's a list of my top 3 favorite love stories and a quick review on each. From 3 to 1, lets count down!
#3
The Artist.
This is a cute little film that may still may be out in theaters. It's a silent film about an actor who can't let go of the silent film era when it begins to move into the era of talking movies (or talkies as they were known.) I like this film as a love story because the romance aspect is a subplot to the rest of the film. The movie is about the film industry and one mans struggle to survive in the world. Heck, the romance aspect is so far down on the plot list that the main character ends up having a better relationship with his dog (not in the sick kind of way.) But the romantic aspect is such a lovely story, full of ups and downs, twists and turns, so much so that I recommend it if you decide to go out and see a movie tonight. Also, to make this a full movie review like I promised I would a few days ago, I give the movie and B, see it if you get the chance or at least buy or rent it on DVD. The directing and silent acting where also magnificant.
#2
11 Minutes Ago.
Fair warning to people who hate independent films, this is one of them. But it's not an indie film in the same sense that most of what Michael Cera makes are indie films. This one LOOKS like it was made by a bunch of college students, but that's where the comparison ends. The plot and structure to this film and how well executed it is make up for anything that may come off as amateur. It's essentially a love story about a time traveler who falls in love with a lady from a different time than his own (he's from the future.) But unlike movies like The Lake House or how I'm assuming The Time Traveler's Wife is done (I haven't actually seen it), 11 Minutes Ago marries romance and sci-fi together in such a way that you feel like neither one is lacking. What I'm saying is The Lake House was a romance with a time machine plot device, 11 Minutes Ago is a science fiction romance. I give it an A, it's on Netflix Instant, you should check it out if you can. The acting is eh but the directing is amazing!
#1
Wristcutters: A Love Story.
Last but certainly not least, my all time favorite love story. Now don't let the title fool you, this movie is a lot more light hearted and full of fun than you think. It's essentially about a guy who dies and goes to hell (I'll give you a guess as to how he dies. *Hint: Title of the movie.) In hell he finds a girl and the love story begins. This, just like the other two movies on my list blend romance with other fantastic story telling elements in an awesome way. I love this movie not only for that, but for the fantasty element it has as well as how it presents it's views on morality, life, and religion. Love this movie, I give it an A, it's on Netflix Instant as well. The acting is pretty good and so is the directing.
Well there you have it. If you're a couple, hope you enjoy watching these movies together. If you're single, try to concentrate on the other cool parts about these movies. Hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it and of course, Happy Valentine's Day!
#3
The Artist.
This is a cute little film that may still may be out in theaters. It's a silent film about an actor who can't let go of the silent film era when it begins to move into the era of talking movies (or talkies as they were known.) I like this film as a love story because the romance aspect is a subplot to the rest of the film. The movie is about the film industry and one mans struggle to survive in the world. Heck, the romance aspect is so far down on the plot list that the main character ends up having a better relationship with his dog (not in the sick kind of way.) But the romantic aspect is such a lovely story, full of ups and downs, twists and turns, so much so that I recommend it if you decide to go out and see a movie tonight. Also, to make this a full movie review like I promised I would a few days ago, I give the movie and B, see it if you get the chance or at least buy or rent it on DVD. The directing and silent acting where also magnificant.
#2
11 Minutes Ago.
Fair warning to people who hate independent films, this is one of them. But it's not an indie film in the same sense that most of what Michael Cera makes are indie films. This one LOOKS like it was made by a bunch of college students, but that's where the comparison ends. The plot and structure to this film and how well executed it is make up for anything that may come off as amateur. It's essentially a love story about a time traveler who falls in love with a lady from a different time than his own (he's from the future.) But unlike movies like The Lake House or how I'm assuming The Time Traveler's Wife is done (I haven't actually seen it), 11 Minutes Ago marries romance and sci-fi together in such a way that you feel like neither one is lacking. What I'm saying is The Lake House was a romance with a time machine plot device, 11 Minutes Ago is a science fiction romance. I give it an A, it's on Netflix Instant, you should check it out if you can. The acting is eh but the directing is amazing!
#1
Wristcutters: A Love Story.
Last but certainly not least, my all time favorite love story. Now don't let the title fool you, this movie is a lot more light hearted and full of fun than you think. It's essentially about a guy who dies and goes to hell (I'll give you a guess as to how he dies. *Hint: Title of the movie.) In hell he finds a girl and the love story begins. This, just like the other two movies on my list blend romance with other fantastic story telling elements in an awesome way. I love this movie not only for that, but for the fantasty element it has as well as how it presents it's views on morality, life, and religion. Love this movie, I give it an A, it's on Netflix Instant as well. The acting is pretty good and so is the directing.
Well there you have it. If you're a couple, hope you enjoy watching these movies together. If you're single, try to concentrate on the other cool parts about these movies. Hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it and of course, Happy Valentine's Day!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
4 in the Morning: Do you know where your mind is at?
So it's super early in the morning or late if you're like me and can't get a second of sleep. I could get sleep, which is the shitty part, but I wouldn't get much... so it doesn't seem worth it to try to fall asleep. I'm going to use this post to just talk for a second about my life, where it's at, where it's been, give you a clue as to why I believe I'm losing my mind. I'll just get started then.
I hate my job. That's number one on my list right now. I feel like I can say that here 'cause I highly doubt any of my coworkers or my boss read my blog. I've been told that my blogs are read by more people than I know, some just choose not to give me feedback (let's hope those people aren't my coworkers). Anyways, back on track, my job. I have to wake up at 8 tomorrow to be at work by 9:30 and I only have a half hour to set up the entire store before opening at 10, and I have to do all of this alone. Once I've opened I have to deal with what seems like the worst people in the world. Which can't be right, 'cause they're just average people and I can't believe that the average person sucks, I'm an average person and I don't want to suck. Anyways, lately all I've gotten at work is bullshit on top of bullshit, not just from the customer, but also the people I'm working for.
Last time I worked I opened alone as usual (I'm not supposed to tell people I work alone for safety reasons and such but I figure if they're not going to schedule someone to work with me then me getting beat up and robbed is on them anyways). So I opened and my boss came in for mid-shift and, as usual, all I got from her was shit. That's all I ever get, she's also technically not the boss boss (the boss boss is on leave) and all she does is tell me shit I can't do or tell me shit I'm doing wrong. So every day I work I have to look forward to bullshit from customers and bullshit from my boss it seems. Why the fuck would I want to wake up early for that? Or lose sleep over that?
I would give you my full opinion on working there, but technically I'm not allowed to and I could get fired for it... which kind of makes me want to tell you (isn't that fucked up?) In any case, I'm moving on to a different topic, my debt. My parents recently told me that the problems I have aren't as bad as they seem, so seeing as I'm apparently blind to the true natures of my problems I'm just going to tell you all the "real adult problems" I have and let you decide if I'm in a bad situation.
I'm in an extreme amount of debt and only half of that debt is actually my fault. I've got a $40 a month gym membership to a gym I don't go to that I have to pay or they'll take me to court (btw, the only other ways out of the contract is to move to a different state or die... so yeah). My credit card has been maxed out for the second time in my life and I haven't actually spent a dime of it on myself. You want to know who did? My parents, to pay for the massive amount of debt they're in. So now, ALL of their financial problems become mine. We almost got evicted a week ago because my parents couldn't afford rent. I only get paid about $200 every two weeks. I'm going to leave that there for you and move on to a really weird and moderately personal problem... my one regret in life.
Honest to goodness I only live with one regret in life, which is a very small amount for the average person I'd say. Even the shit I've been ashamed of I don't regret having done because at least I learned from those experiences. This regret came from a choice and I picked the choice that guided me towards a life of debt and depression (fact). What the other choice would have guided me too, I have no clue. Like most choices in life, this one involves a girl (to tiredly misquote the opening narration to Spider-Man in a way that only vaguely resembles the actual quote.)
The choice was to date a girl or not date a girl (she had freaken asked me out). I'll give you a guess as to which one I choose. Yup, you guessed correct, I choose not to go out with her 'cause I was a stupid idiot who was too shy a person to have a girlfriend (still am.) Anyways, she was really cute and I kind of liked her, I should have said yes... but if I had my life would have turned out completely different. Yup, one girl in freaken middle school gave me a life changing choice and I didn't even know it at the time. Now of course this wouldn't be such a life changing choice if it wasn't for a second choice I was given less than a year later. The choice to move to California.
Yup, the only reason you know me and are reading my blog right now is because of... well, me, and technically this girl. The second choice was given to me by my parents who let me decide if my dad should take a job offer in California or if he should just stay in Kansas. Now that's one of those clearly life changing decisions, but this one had a super easy answer: move to California.
I hated it in Kansas, I was bullied a lot and probably would have ended up as one of those school shooting kids if I had stayed... unless I had a really good reason to stay. A girl would have honestly been a good enough reason to stay in Kansas, especially this girl. In retrospect, out of all the girls I've ever dated or potentially had a chance to date, she probably would have been the best of them... then again, it was Middle School, I was 14, the only thing people have in common at that age are liking the pizza the school serves for lunch, so what did I know? But chances are, I would probably find her awesome today.
If I had been dating this girl at the time I would have choose to stay in Kansas. I never would have moved to California and my life would be completely different right now. That's a very difficult thing to get past: what my shitty life is right now vs how things could have been different. So anyways, that's all I really ahve to say this early in the morning (late at night?), if you read this please for the love of all that is holy let me know, even if you simply tell me you read it. Adios amigos!
I hate my job. That's number one on my list right now. I feel like I can say that here 'cause I highly doubt any of my coworkers or my boss read my blog. I've been told that my blogs are read by more people than I know, some just choose not to give me feedback (let's hope those people aren't my coworkers). Anyways, back on track, my job. I have to wake up at 8 tomorrow to be at work by 9:30 and I only have a half hour to set up the entire store before opening at 10, and I have to do all of this alone. Once I've opened I have to deal with what seems like the worst people in the world. Which can't be right, 'cause they're just average people and I can't believe that the average person sucks, I'm an average person and I don't want to suck. Anyways, lately all I've gotten at work is bullshit on top of bullshit, not just from the customer, but also the people I'm working for.
Last time I worked I opened alone as usual (I'm not supposed to tell people I work alone for safety reasons and such but I figure if they're not going to schedule someone to work with me then me getting beat up and robbed is on them anyways). So I opened and my boss came in for mid-shift and, as usual, all I got from her was shit. That's all I ever get, she's also technically not the boss boss (the boss boss is on leave) and all she does is tell me shit I can't do or tell me shit I'm doing wrong. So every day I work I have to look forward to bullshit from customers and bullshit from my boss it seems. Why the fuck would I want to wake up early for that? Or lose sleep over that?
I would give you my full opinion on working there, but technically I'm not allowed to and I could get fired for it... which kind of makes me want to tell you (isn't that fucked up?) In any case, I'm moving on to a different topic, my debt. My parents recently told me that the problems I have aren't as bad as they seem, so seeing as I'm apparently blind to the true natures of my problems I'm just going to tell you all the "real adult problems" I have and let you decide if I'm in a bad situation.
I'm in an extreme amount of debt and only half of that debt is actually my fault. I've got a $40 a month gym membership to a gym I don't go to that I have to pay or they'll take me to court (btw, the only other ways out of the contract is to move to a different state or die... so yeah). My credit card has been maxed out for the second time in my life and I haven't actually spent a dime of it on myself. You want to know who did? My parents, to pay for the massive amount of debt they're in. So now, ALL of their financial problems become mine. We almost got evicted a week ago because my parents couldn't afford rent. I only get paid about $200 every two weeks. I'm going to leave that there for you and move on to a really weird and moderately personal problem... my one regret in life.
Honest to goodness I only live with one regret in life, which is a very small amount for the average person I'd say. Even the shit I've been ashamed of I don't regret having done because at least I learned from those experiences. This regret came from a choice and I picked the choice that guided me towards a life of debt and depression (fact). What the other choice would have guided me too, I have no clue. Like most choices in life, this one involves a girl (to tiredly misquote the opening narration to Spider-Man in a way that only vaguely resembles the actual quote.)
The choice was to date a girl or not date a girl (she had freaken asked me out). I'll give you a guess as to which one I choose. Yup, you guessed correct, I choose not to go out with her 'cause I was a stupid idiot who was too shy a person to have a girlfriend (still am.) Anyways, she was really cute and I kind of liked her, I should have said yes... but if I had my life would have turned out completely different. Yup, one girl in freaken middle school gave me a life changing choice and I didn't even know it at the time. Now of course this wouldn't be such a life changing choice if it wasn't for a second choice I was given less than a year later. The choice to move to California.
Yup, the only reason you know me and are reading my blog right now is because of... well, me, and technically this girl. The second choice was given to me by my parents who let me decide if my dad should take a job offer in California or if he should just stay in Kansas. Now that's one of those clearly life changing decisions, but this one had a super easy answer: move to California.
I hated it in Kansas, I was bullied a lot and probably would have ended up as one of those school shooting kids if I had stayed... unless I had a really good reason to stay. A girl would have honestly been a good enough reason to stay in Kansas, especially this girl. In retrospect, out of all the girls I've ever dated or potentially had a chance to date, she probably would have been the best of them... then again, it was Middle School, I was 14, the only thing people have in common at that age are liking the pizza the school serves for lunch, so what did I know? But chances are, I would probably find her awesome today.
If I had been dating this girl at the time I would have choose to stay in Kansas. I never would have moved to California and my life would be completely different right now. That's a very difficult thing to get past: what my shitty life is right now vs how things could have been different. So anyways, that's all I really ahve to say this early in the morning (late at night?), if you read this please for the love of all that is holy let me know, even if you simply tell me you read it. Adios amigos!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Movie Review: Chronicle
You know what was a good movie, Office Space. That movie was funny and smart. But this review is about Chronicle, so lets get crackin' my homies!
Chronicle is a film about 3 highschool seniors who get super powers and tear some shit up. Everyone who worked on the film was an essential "nobody" who's getting their start in cinema and let me tell you, they all did pretty amazing. In the directing category we have the "found footage"/POV style format which was introduced to the modern public with Cloverfield, popularised by Paranormal Activity, and is now kind of over used. However, despite all the typical stuff you see with POV directing, this movie did some pretty cool things with it that went above and beyond the norm. I would describe a few breathtaking scenes but that could spoil the movie for you. I'll move on to acting.
For a bunch of actors I don't recognize, they did a pretty good job. With the exception of HUD from Cloverfield, not that many of these "found footage" actors seem to go on to do anything else recognizable. Goodness I hope the actors in Chronicle do. On a side note, the actor who plays Andrew (the cameraman character and essential star of the film) reminds me of a young Leonardo DiCaprio, the friends I saw the movie with agreed.
There are so many awesome things I want to tell you about this film, like the many awesome scenes, interesting plot, and the nice superhero theme they eloquently sewed into the film. But I think it's best if you see this movie yourself, I give it an A+. See it, then see it again, and be sure to invite me with you both times. Thanks for reading!
Chronicle is a film about 3 highschool seniors who get super powers and tear some shit up. Everyone who worked on the film was an essential "nobody" who's getting their start in cinema and let me tell you, they all did pretty amazing. In the directing category we have the "found footage"/POV style format which was introduced to the modern public with Cloverfield, popularised by Paranormal Activity, and is now kind of over used. However, despite all the typical stuff you see with POV directing, this movie did some pretty cool things with it that went above and beyond the norm. I would describe a few breathtaking scenes but that could spoil the movie for you. I'll move on to acting.
For a bunch of actors I don't recognize, they did a pretty good job. With the exception of HUD from Cloverfield, not that many of these "found footage" actors seem to go on to do anything else recognizable. Goodness I hope the actors in Chronicle do. On a side note, the actor who plays Andrew (the cameraman character and essential star of the film) reminds me of a young Leonardo DiCaprio, the friends I saw the movie with agreed.
There are so many awesome things I want to tell you about this film, like the many awesome scenes, interesting plot, and the nice superhero theme they eloquently sewed into the film. But I think it's best if you see this movie yourself, I give it an A+. See it, then see it again, and be sure to invite me with you both times. Thanks for reading!
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