Starring – Rick Gonzalez, Wanda De Jesus,
Director – Franc Reyes
Domestic Gross – $3,106,835
Running Time – 108 minutes
In the early 80s Wilson Deleon, Sr. was an up and coming gangster in NYC. Unfortunately, he got a little too much power for his boss and was assassinated. Before he was killed he had skimmed a little money and given it to his family. After his death his wife and son fled with the money. Illegal Tender picks up 20 years later with Wilson Jr coming to terms with his family’s past and trying to reconcile things so that they can have a future. Rick Gonzalez was surprisingly good as Wilson Jr. I’ve always liked him in comedic roles from Old School to Reaper, but I wasn’t sure he had the chops for dramatic roles. He does. Unfortunately, that’s where the praise ends. Dania Ramirez play Ana (Wilson’s girlfriend) and is one of the all-time most annoying wet blanket girlfriends in cinema history. When there are killers scouring the house looking for her and Wilson she is screaming and bitching about the situation instead of hiding etc. She just sucks in every possible way. This character really detracted from the movie for me. I know… It’s such a small thing, but I was so distracted by it that I found myself annoyed minutes after she was off screen. This isn’t to say that Ramirez’ acting was bad. It’s just the character was terribly written and annoying. Wanda De Jesus’ character (mom) was nearly as bad. This girl who was the smartest in her high school class somehow made the thousands that were stolen in to millions that could last a lifetime AND be a badass with a weapon?! Sorry. That’s where I checked out. Avoid this one.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Movie Review – RockNRolla (2008)
Starring – Gerard Butler, Idris Elba, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton
Director – Guy Ritchie
Domestic Gross – $5,700,626
Running Time – 114 minutes
Guy Ritchie may be the definition of a one-trick pony. Snatch was awesome. Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels was very good. Since then Revolver and RockNRolla have been pale comparisons to his previous successes. He continues to get top flight actors in to his snappy Brit crime dramedies, but the problem is that the stories just aren’t that compelling. All the performances in RockNRolla are fine. Idris Elba and Thandie Newton are great. There are even some laughs along the way, but it’s just not worth 2 hours of your time. That said apparently I still haven’t smartened up because I’m still excited to see what he does with the upcoming Sherlock Holmes revival starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Rachel McAdams.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Guy Ritchie
Domestic Gross – $5,700,626
Running Time – 114 minutes
Guy Ritchie may be the definition of a one-trick pony. Snatch was awesome. Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels was very good. Since then Revolver and RockNRolla have been pale comparisons to his previous successes. He continues to get top flight actors in to his snappy Brit crime dramedies, but the problem is that the stories just aren’t that compelling. All the performances in RockNRolla are fine. Idris Elba and Thandie Newton are great. There are even some laughs along the way, but it’s just not worth 2 hours of your time. That said apparently I still haven’t smartened up because I’m still excited to see what he does with the upcoming Sherlock Holmes revival starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Rachel McAdams.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Movie Review – Pineapple Express (2008)
Starring – Seth Rogan, James Franco
Director – David Gordon Green
Domestic Gross – $87,341,380
Running Time – 105 minutes
Everybody loved this movie. This was one of the first “stoner” movies I can remember that got positive reviews from mainstream critics. My question is… Why? It was okay. The story was interesting enough, but again my question is why the universal praise for just an okay movie? Many comedy movies suffer because the acting is sub-par. Aside from Rosie Perez and her general suckiness everyone in this movie can actually act. Franco’s Golden Globe nomination was well deserved. But, aside from Danny McBride it just wasn’t that funny. It was more of a buddy action movie that just never hit its stride. I will have to admit that I mine expectations were probably overly high due to all the positive reviews, but even still I just didn’t think it was worth all the love. Bottom line is it’s a fun movie. It’s good enough, but if you’re feenin’ for something from the Apatow collection go back and watch Sarah Marshall or 40 Year Old Virgin again.
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Director – David Gordon Green
Domestic Gross – $87,341,380
Running Time – 105 minutes
Everybody loved this movie. This was one of the first “stoner” movies I can remember that got positive reviews from mainstream critics. My question is… Why? It was okay. The story was interesting enough, but again my question is why the universal praise for just an okay movie? Many comedy movies suffer because the acting is sub-par. Aside from Rosie Perez and her general suckiness everyone in this movie can actually act. Franco’s Golden Globe nomination was well deserved. But, aside from Danny McBride it just wasn’t that funny. It was more of a buddy action movie that just never hit its stride. I will have to admit that I mine expectations were probably overly high due to all the positive reviews, but even still I just didn’t think it was worth all the love. Bottom line is it’s a fun movie. It’s good enough, but if you’re feenin’ for something from the Apatow collection go back and watch Sarah Marshall or 40 Year Old Virgin again.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Movie Review – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Starring – Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson
Director – Eric Roth
Domestic Gross – $123,299,000
Running Time – 168 minutes
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the fanciful tale of a baby born in 1919 as an old man and then aging backwards. There’s no revelation as to why so don’t go in and expect that. What you will find is an interesting, albeit LONG, fantasy love story. Before I get in to the plot etc this is a beautiful film. The cinematography is outstanding. And the make-up may be best make-up I’ve ever seen in a movie. Brad Pitt is more or less playing Brad Pitt, but I’m not sure what I would have had him do differently. He was honest and heartwarming. Cate Blanchett (as always) is outstanding. Taraji B. Henson has her best performance since Common’s Testify Video. Ted Manson nearly steals the show in about 2 minutes of screen time as the old man who was hit by lightning 7 times. The film spans from World War I to Hurricane Katrina and you never feel like the timing is off. Benjamin Button is a very well-made fun film. Save it for a rainy Sunday and enjoy.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Eric Roth
Domestic Gross – $123,299,000
Running Time – 168 minutes
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the fanciful tale of a baby born in 1919 as an old man and then aging backwards. There’s no revelation as to why so don’t go in and expect that. What you will find is an interesting, albeit LONG, fantasy love story. Before I get in to the plot etc this is a beautiful film. The cinematography is outstanding. And the make-up may be best make-up I’ve ever seen in a movie. Brad Pitt is more or less playing Brad Pitt, but I’m not sure what I would have had him do differently. He was honest and heartwarming. Cate Blanchett (as always) is outstanding. Taraji B. Henson has her best performance since Common’s Testify Video. Ted Manson nearly steals the show in about 2 minutes of screen time as the old man who was hit by lightning 7 times. The film spans from World War I to Hurricane Katrina and you never feel like the timing is off. Benjamin Button is a very well-made fun film. Save it for a rainy Sunday and enjoy.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Movie Review – The Reader (2008)
Starring – Kate Winslet, Ralph Feinnes, David Kross
Director – Stephen Daldry
Domestic Gross – $21,074,000
Running Time – 122 minutes
WOW! A sympathetic Nazi movie… Really?!?! I grant you that Kate Winslet is the hottest Nazi since Elsa – She Wolf of the SS, but do we really want to forgive her for putting time in at Auschwitz because she looks good naked and can’t read?! This should not have been a Best Picture nominee. And honestly, Kate Winslet probably didn’t need to be nominated. At this point Winslet has been nominated for 6 Oscars, but do you consider her the best actress of her generation? I’ve never walked out of a Winslet movie and been wowed by her performance. While Cate Blanchett impresses me every time I see her on screen. More on that with my Benjamin Button review later. Anyway, the best performance in the movie for my money was David Kross, a relatively unknown 18 year old German actor. All that aside this is a difficult movie. It’s not a romance. It’s not a Holocaust movie. I’m not sure it fits in any category. It’s the story of a young man’s affair with who he later finds out is a former SS guard. Not so much a fell good movie. While I didn’t hold that against it I still don’t feel it was really that great a film. It’s good. It’s worthy of a viewing, but it is not Oscar caliber.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Stephen Daldry
Domestic Gross – $21,074,000
Running Time – 122 minutes
WOW! A sympathetic Nazi movie… Really?!?! I grant you that Kate Winslet is the hottest Nazi since Elsa – She Wolf of the SS, but do we really want to forgive her for putting time in at Auschwitz because she looks good naked and can’t read?! This should not have been a Best Picture nominee. And honestly, Kate Winslet probably didn’t need to be nominated. At this point Winslet has been nominated for 6 Oscars, but do you consider her the best actress of her generation? I’ve never walked out of a Winslet movie and been wowed by her performance. While Cate Blanchett impresses me every time I see her on screen. More on that with my Benjamin Button review later. Anyway, the best performance in the movie for my money was David Kross, a relatively unknown 18 year old German actor. All that aside this is a difficult movie. It’s not a romance. It’s not a Holocaust movie. I’m not sure it fits in any category. It’s the story of a young man’s affair with who he later finds out is a former SS guard. Not so much a fell good movie. While I didn’t hold that against it I still don’t feel it was really that great a film. It’s good. It’s worthy of a viewing, but it is not Oscar caliber.
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Movie Review – Milk (2008)
Starring – Sean Penn, James Franco, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch
Director – Gus Van Sant
Domestic Gross – $27,318,000
Running Time – 128 minutes
I guess I didn’t know what to expect when I sat down for Milk. All I knew about the story was what I had heard in passing so… Milk dies and it brought about the “twinkie defense”. Beyond that he was a gay activist who got elected to office in SF. But, with Sean Penn starring I really didn’t know if I’d enjoy it. Sean Penn is one of the finest actors alive, but he’s also incredibly annoying publicly and chooses some real odd ball films. This isn’t one of them. At times he does channel his character from I Am Sam, but I honestly don’t think anyone else could have effectively played this part. Franco was outstanding as well. I’ve been watching Franco since Freaks and Geeks and I’ve never been real sure that he could actually act. I thought he was more a James Dean look-alike who got by on that. He proves it in Milk hands down. Josh Brolin was very effective as well as Dan White. I’m not so sure he’s Oscar-worthy, but he was good. Like I said… I’m not sure what I was expecting when I sat down, but what I got was a truly fantastic film that would be the odds on favorite for Best Picture in any other year. Regardless of your politics take a look at Milk when it hits DVD on March 10th.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Gus Van Sant
Domestic Gross – $27,318,000
Running Time – 128 minutes
I guess I didn’t know what to expect when I sat down for Milk. All I knew about the story was what I had heard in passing so… Milk dies and it brought about the “twinkie defense”. Beyond that he was a gay activist who got elected to office in SF. But, with Sean Penn starring I really didn’t know if I’d enjoy it. Sean Penn is one of the finest actors alive, but he’s also incredibly annoying publicly and chooses some real odd ball films. This isn’t one of them. At times he does channel his character from I Am Sam, but I honestly don’t think anyone else could have effectively played this part. Franco was outstanding as well. I’ve been watching Franco since Freaks and Geeks and I’ve never been real sure that he could actually act. I thought he was more a James Dean look-alike who got by on that. He proves it in Milk hands down. Josh Brolin was very effective as well as Dan White. I’m not so sure he’s Oscar-worthy, but he was good. Like I said… I’m not sure what I was expecting when I sat down, but what I got was a truly fantastic film that would be the odds on favorite for Best Picture in any other year. Regardless of your politics take a look at Milk when it hits DVD on March 10th.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Book Review – Too Cool to be Forgotten by Alex Robinson (2008)
The premise here is that Andy Wicks, a truly average 40-something software engineer, goes to the hypnotist to quit smoking. Only when they put him under he wakes up back in 1985 just before he has his first cigarette. In his previous trip thought high school he lacked confidence and was pretty much a forgettable geek. This time though he has the confidence and wisdom of a 40-year-old man. Using this he gets a date and chooses not to smoke thereby quitting in the present. Unfortunately, I just told the entire story in three sentences and you didn’t miss anything in the plot. What you did miss is Robinson’s fantastic artwork. The level of detail in each cell is very impressive. But, the story telling is more or less unimpressive. In the end Alex Robinson is a fantastic artist that either needs to draw for someone else or grow as a storyteller. Regardless, I’ll check out his next effort.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Movie Review – Dreams for an Insomniac (1996)
Starring – Ione Skye, Jennifer Aniston, Michael Landes
Director – Tiffany DeBartolo
Domestic Gross – Direct to DVD
Running Time – 90 minutes
If you’re dating an artsy-philosophical lady (or man I suppose) or an actress go rent this for a date night. Otherwise, there’s really not a good reason to subject yourself to it other than to see Jennifer Aniston at the apex of her hotness. Yeah, she still looks good, but this was Rachel at her best. As for the movie it’s an interesting little indie that just tries way too hard. Everyone is quoting obscure poetry and literature and the other characters know exactly where the quote comes from. Now, I hang out with some true champions when it comes to trivial knowledge and I can pretty much guarantee that no one would get more than 25% of these quotes. My other major issue is that in order for the main character to get what she wants you need to root for the breakup of a perfectly likeable couple. It makes you feel a little smarmy if you actually root for them. Like I said there’s not a great reason to watch this one unless you’re taking one for the team in order to get your significant other to go to the new Friday the 13th in exchange.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Tiffany DeBartolo
Domestic Gross – Direct to DVD
Running Time – 90 minutes
If you’re dating an artsy-philosophical lady (or man I suppose) or an actress go rent this for a date night. Otherwise, there’s really not a good reason to subject yourself to it other than to see Jennifer Aniston at the apex of her hotness. Yeah, she still looks good, but this was Rachel at her best. As for the movie it’s an interesting little indie that just tries way too hard. Everyone is quoting obscure poetry and literature and the other characters know exactly where the quote comes from. Now, I hang out with some true champions when it comes to trivial knowledge and I can pretty much guarantee that no one would get more than 25% of these quotes. My other major issue is that in order for the main character to get what she wants you need to root for the breakup of a perfectly likeable couple. It makes you feel a little smarmy if you actually root for them. Like I said there’s not a great reason to watch this one unless you’re taking one for the team in order to get your significant other to go to the new Friday the 13th in exchange.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Movie Review – Friday the 13th (2009)
Starring – Jared Padalecki, Amanda Righetti, Danielle Panabaker
Director – Marcus Nispel
Domestic Gross – Just released.
Running Time – 97 minutes
When I heard that they were trying to reboot the Friday the 13th franchise I was a little worried. When I heard Michael Bay was involved I was a little more than curious. So, when I got a call to go see it last night (on Friday the 13th) I had to do it. True 80’s horror movies have 3 elements. First, there must be gratuitous nudity (check). Second, there must be a lack of plot or flushed out / believable back story (check). Finally, you need roughly a 50/50 mix between comedy and suspense-type jump scares (check, check, check). I had a great time watching this movie. Is it a cinematic masterpiece. No. But what the hell are you going in expecting Citizen Kane for?!? This is a Michael Bay produced Friday the 13th movie. Go in expecting to laugh out loud, see some needless nudity and jump in to your neighbor’s seat a couple times. If you do that you’ll have a good time. I really recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys the 80s Horror genre.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Marcus Nispel
Domestic Gross – Just released.
Running Time – 97 minutes
When I heard that they were trying to reboot the Friday the 13th franchise I was a little worried. When I heard Michael Bay was involved I was a little more than curious. So, when I got a call to go see it last night (on Friday the 13th) I had to do it. True 80’s horror movies have 3 elements. First, there must be gratuitous nudity (check). Second, there must be a lack of plot or flushed out / believable back story (check). Finally, you need roughly a 50/50 mix between comedy and suspense-type jump scares (check, check, check). I had a great time watching this movie. Is it a cinematic masterpiece. No. But what the hell are you going in expecting Citizen Kane for?!? This is a Michael Bay produced Friday the 13th movie. Go in expecting to laugh out loud, see some needless nudity and jump in to your neighbor’s seat a couple times. If you do that you’ll have a good time. I really recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys the 80s Horror genre.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Movie Review – Babylon A.D. (2008)
Starring – Vin Diesel,
Director – Mathieu Kassovitz
Domestic Gross – $22,532,572
Running Time – 90 minutes
I feel like I haven’t seen a good movie in a while. Luckily the Oscar Showcase is only a week away. This movie SUCKED! It’s no wonder that it lost $50 Million domestically and scored a whopping 7% on Rotten Tomatoes. After some research I found out that the director was also unhappy with the movie because the studio more or less killed it. Bottom line is that unless you’re a big fan of snowmobile chases or furutustic sets (ie Children of Men) there’s very little reason to waste the 90 minutes. It’s too bad too because I think there was a decent movie buried somewhere deep in this steaming pile of crap.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Mathieu Kassovitz
Domestic Gross – $22,532,572
Running Time – 90 minutes
I feel like I haven’t seen a good movie in a while. Luckily the Oscar Showcase is only a week away. This movie SUCKED! It’s no wonder that it lost $50 Million domestically and scored a whopping 7% on Rotten Tomatoes. After some research I found out that the director was also unhappy with the movie because the studio more or less killed it. Bottom line is that unless you’re a big fan of snowmobile chases or furutustic sets (ie Children of Men) there’s very little reason to waste the 90 minutes. It’s too bad too because I think there was a decent movie buried somewhere deep in this steaming pile of crap.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Movie Review - Neo Ned (2005)
Starring – Jeremy Renner, Gabrielle Union, Cary Elwes, Ethan Suplee, Eddie Kaye Thomas
Director – Van Fischer
Domestic Gross – Direct to DVD
Running Time - 95 minutes
A neo-Nazi (Renner) is sent to a mental hospital where he falls in love with a black woman who believes she is Hitler. Now, that’s a tag line. Seriously. That’s a pretty fantastic concept. Whatever you’re picturing in your head for this movie is probably better than the actual film. That’s not to say it’s bad, but it’s a pretty genius concept that’s hard to live up to. I’ve always had a thing for Gabrielle Union, but in this movie the make-up team worked pretty hard to make her look unattractive. Good work team. Renner seems to underachieve in everything he’s ever been in… I’m just not a fan. Suplee and Eddie Kaye Thomas are really very entertaining though. I wouldn’t take the time to rent it, but if you happen to be watching Starz in Black and it comes on give it a few minutes. You may enjoy it.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Van Fischer
Domestic Gross – Direct to DVD
Running Time - 95 minutes
A neo-Nazi (Renner) is sent to a mental hospital where he falls in love with a black woman who believes she is Hitler. Now, that’s a tag line. Seriously. That’s a pretty fantastic concept. Whatever you’re picturing in your head for this movie is probably better than the actual film. That’s not to say it’s bad, but it’s a pretty genius concept that’s hard to live up to. I’ve always had a thing for Gabrielle Union, but in this movie the make-up team worked pretty hard to make her look unattractive. Good work team. Renner seems to underachieve in everything he’s ever been in… I’m just not a fan. Suplee and Eddie Kaye Thomas are really very entertaining though. I wouldn’t take the time to rent it, but if you happen to be watching Starz in Black and it comes on give it a few minutes. You may enjoy it.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Movie Review – Yes Man (2008)
Starring – Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel
Director – Peyton Reed
Domestic Gross – $95,840,000
Running Time – 104 minutes
About two years ago a read a book by a Brit named Danny Wallace called “Yes Man”. Danny was single, late 20s, employed and completely stuck in a rut. He would make up excuses not to hang out with his friends. Not because he didn’t like them, but because it was too much trouble to go out and he didn’t see the point in all of it. Then one day he was sitting on a bus stuck in traffic and started rambling to an old man about his current situation. The old man looked at him and replied “You should say yes more.” That was it. Somehow Danny turned this in to a covenant with himself to say yes to everything. What ensued was funny and endearing. I can tell you all of this because none of this is in the movie “Yes Man”. Instead they took the most basic skeleton from the movie and created a Jim Carrey vehicle. Having said all that I liked it. I enjoy Jim Carrey and really adore Zooey Deschanel. I was just hoping it would be more based on the book then a skewed homage to it. There were some particularly funny parts mostly involving Carrey’s boss, neighbor and imprompt roommate (played by Danny Masterson). It’s worth a rental, but I’m glad I skipped it in theaters. Instead use the time to start reading the book.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Peyton Reed
Domestic Gross – $95,840,000
Running Time – 104 minutes
About two years ago a read a book by a Brit named Danny Wallace called “Yes Man”. Danny was single, late 20s, employed and completely stuck in a rut. He would make up excuses not to hang out with his friends. Not because he didn’t like them, but because it was too much trouble to go out and he didn’t see the point in all of it. Then one day he was sitting on a bus stuck in traffic and started rambling to an old man about his current situation. The old man looked at him and replied “You should say yes more.” That was it. Somehow Danny turned this in to a covenant with himself to say yes to everything. What ensued was funny and endearing. I can tell you all of this because none of this is in the movie “Yes Man”. Instead they took the most basic skeleton from the movie and created a Jim Carrey vehicle. Having said all that I liked it. I enjoy Jim Carrey and really adore Zooey Deschanel. I was just hoping it would be more based on the book then a skewed homage to it. There were some particularly funny parts mostly involving Carrey’s boss, neighbor and imprompt roommate (played by Danny Masterson). It’s worth a rental, but I’m glad I skipped it in theaters. Instead use the time to start reading the book.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Book Review – Too Fat to Fish by Artie Lange (2008)
Quite simply after reading this book I have one question… Why would a just God give Artie Lange chance after chance to get clean/sober and let him live while taking greater talents like Farley and Belushi? Before I read this I expected something funny. Not a long letter from Step 8 of Alcoholics Anonymous. More or less Lange is writing a memoir of every shitty thing he’s ever done. Most of them not funny. Tucker Max’s shenanigans = funny. Artie Lange’s = sad and tragic. I spent the majority of this book shaking my head angrily at his stupidity (much like I did while reading Into the Wild) and feeling bad for his family (much like I did while reading Into the Wild). Artie Lange was great in Dirty Work. Aside from that he’s been wasted talent. And this book… a waste of my time.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Book Review – White Night by Jim Butcher (2008)
Book 9 of The Dresden Files
Like I said while reviewing the last Dresden novel it is fairly formulaic. Think of it as an episode of Monk only he’s a wizard. It starts with the conclusion of a previous case (kinda like a Bond movie where you come in just at the end of the last mission). Then he starts in on a new case. In this one it is that someone is killing all the magic practitioners in the Chicago area. As he investigates he fins that someone we’ve met before is behind it and all hell breaks loose. While some of the Dresden books can be read as one-offs this one isn’t it. A lot of the characters come from previous books and there isn’t a whole lot of recap to catch you up. As a result to the dedicated reader this book is the best one so far. I’m always annoyed when the author retells everything from the previous books dumbing it down for a new reader. It’s just a waste of my time since I alerady read it. Anyway, without ruining the plot the showdown is probably the best one so far. A lot of series start to lose their luster after time, but even nine books in I would recommend beginning the series to anyone who things they can get in to the crime/thriller/supernatural genre.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Like I said while reviewing the last Dresden novel it is fairly formulaic. Think of it as an episode of Monk only he’s a wizard. It starts with the conclusion of a previous case (kinda like a Bond movie where you come in just at the end of the last mission). Then he starts in on a new case. In this one it is that someone is killing all the magic practitioners in the Chicago area. As he investigates he fins that someone we’ve met before is behind it and all hell breaks loose. While some of the Dresden books can be read as one-offs this one isn’t it. A lot of the characters come from previous books and there isn’t a whole lot of recap to catch you up. As a result to the dedicated reader this book is the best one so far. I’m always annoyed when the author retells everything from the previous books dumbing it down for a new reader. It’s just a waste of my time since I alerady read it. Anyway, without ruining the plot the showdown is probably the best one so far. A lot of series start to lose their luster after time, but even nine books in I would recommend beginning the series to anyone who things they can get in to the crime/thriller/supernatural genre.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Movie Review – Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008)
Starring – NPH, Nathon Fillion, Felicia Day & Simon Helberg
Director – Joss Whedon
Domestic Gross – Unreleased
Running Time - 42 minutes
I’m an unabashed lover of all things Whedon. I’m also a huge NPH fan. So, it’s not surprising that I loved Dr. Horrible. During the writer’s strike last year Joss Whedon put together this project and released it for free online in three acts. After watching the first one I heard that it would be released on DVD so I stopped watching the rest and decided to wait. The other day I picked this up from Amazon (where it is being sold exclusively) and watched it immediately. Dr. Horrible is a musical that follows NPH as Dr. Horrible’s efforts to become a world renowned supervillian and be accepted in to the Evil League of Evil all while trying to impress the girl at the laundromat. Everyone is cast perfectly. NPH is outstanding. So, is Helberg in his minor role as “Moist” the less intimidating supervillian. It’s about the length of an hour-long TV show so definitely take the time to check it out. I’m pretty sure you can still see it on YouTube.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
Director – Joss Whedon
Domestic Gross – Unreleased
Running Time - 42 minutes
I’m an unabashed lover of all things Whedon. I’m also a huge NPH fan. So, it’s not surprising that I loved Dr. Horrible. During the writer’s strike last year Joss Whedon put together this project and released it for free online in three acts. After watching the first one I heard that it would be released on DVD so I stopped watching the rest and decided to wait. The other day I picked this up from Amazon (where it is being sold exclusively) and watched it immediately. Dr. Horrible is a musical that follows NPH as Dr. Horrible’s efforts to become a world renowned supervillian and be accepted in to the Evil League of Evil all while trying to impress the girl at the laundromat. Everyone is cast perfectly. NPH is outstanding. So, is Helberg in his minor role as “Moist” the less intimidating supervillian. It’s about the length of an hour-long TV show so definitely take the time to check it out. I’m pretty sure you can still see it on YouTube.
I’m Mike D and I approve this message.
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