Friday, December 30, 2011
Movies and Reviews
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
christmas!!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Roses Are Red Pt 4
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Roses are Red Pt 3
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Roses are Red Pt. 2
Catching Fire.
I really enjoyed this book for several reasons
1) The level of horrible that President Snow Reaches. Major shock
value that the government get away with such
despicable things.
2) The Suspense and Action of the story. So many twists and
surprises.
3) The whole concept of the arena in the 75th Hunger Games is
intriguing. I think its genius.
4) On top of that the whole situation is thought provoking. Are
Katniss and Peeta really helping each other by fighting and
sacrificing to keep the other alive? Are they just creating more
danger? Would they be better off fending for themselves?
5) I love that I am not annoyed by the drama of the love triangle.
Its sappy but in a way genuine and believable.
6) I also enjoyed the uncertainty of the allies and the complexity of
the characters. Are the other tributes really trying to help
Katniss and Peeta? Are they waiting for the opportunity to
betray them? Where do their loyalties lie?
7) I liked the ending and hated it at the same time. It was a major\
revelation but also a huge cliff hanger. I just thought. . .
"seriously? that's what you're leaving me with?" It was a smart
move though because now I can't wait to start Mockingjay.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Roses are Red Pt 1
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Best Weekend
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Thoughts of Christ.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sensing a Pattern
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thanksgiving
"We tend to take all the gifts and pleasures and happiness and the joy without saying much to God. We take our health and strength, our food and clothing and our loved ones, all for granted; but the moment anything goes wrong we start grumbling and complaining and we say 'Why should God do this to me, why should this happen to me?'
"As we pause to thank Him for the blessings of the past year,
we must not forget to thank Him for the lessons we have learned through our difficult times.
We are not to be thankful for just the pleasant, easy things, but ALL things."
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Breaking Dawn
Meanwhile, much of the dialogue is genuinely funny stuff, comprised of series in-jokes fans will appreciate.
Edward and others sometimes use their powers as much for frivolous things as life-and-death matters. And the finale veers into horror territory: the birth scene pushes PG-13 to the limit, and the wolves are genuinely menacing for the first time.
But let us not over-praise: the movie's good relative to expectations, but it still has issues. Like the soundtrack, from the overly busy score to the dull and annoying pop songs that punctuate every moment. The acting by the three leads is better than it's ever been, but the supporting cast members often feel interchangeable. Kristen Stewart in particular has improved and didn't completely suck in this movie. Only in tiny moments. That might be because she didn't really have to act this time around. All she had to do for most of the movie was lie on the couch and look sickly.
Most who attend the movie, however, will have no such misgivings. And should be forewarned to sit through the first half of the end credits to see the lead-in for Part 2.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Tower Heist
Stiller stars as Josh, the longtime manager of a luxury high-rise in Manhattan; it's actually the Trump International Hotel and Tower at Columbus Circle. When the financial guru who lives in the penthouse is charged with stealing billions from his investors — including the hardworking tower staff — Josh comes up with a plan to steal their money back. Alan Alda plays this Bernard Madoff figure with just the right mix of affability and sleaze.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Bowling
Thursday, November 10, 2011
country music
Girl, shake it for me
Girl, shake it for me
Sombody's sweet little farmer's child
With a gattle in her Bud to get a little wild
Pony-tail and a pretty smile
Rope me in from a country mile
So come on over here and get in my arms
Spin me around this big ole barn
Tangle me up like grandma's yarn
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah that hair of the dog is howling "hey there man"
All you got to do is put a drink in my hand.
She Got The Gold Mine and I Got The Shaft
Come Out of the Wheatfield Nelly, You’re Going Against the Grain
My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend And I Sure Do Miss Him
I Changed Her Oil, She Changed My Life
Drop Kick Me, Jesus, Through The Goalposts Of Life
Thank God And Greyhound She’s Gone
I’ve Got The Hungries For Your Love And I’m Waiting In Your Welfare Line
I Fell In A Pile Of You And Got Love All Over Me
To see what started this rant Click Here
http://abbaqueen.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-you-get-when-you-play-country-song.html
Sunday, October 30, 2011
This is Halloween
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Hunter Hayes
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Footloose
So I would really like to sit and write out my own thoughts on the remake of Footloose but I have found a kindred spirit as far as my taste in movies. Their name is Movie Freak 97. This is their review and it says for the most part what I would love to say but I don't have the time to sit down and write out. All I will say is this remake pays tribute to the original, but each character is given their own unique story and are actually in my opinion better developed. You learn why challenging the law is so important to Ren and why Ariel is so rebellious and lost. I loved a lot of the small changes throughout the movie and I was highly surprised by Julianne Hough. I was skeptical at first but now, I will have to eat my words. Overall there were so many bright spots with the dancing and so many funny moments (particularly Willard) that this movie was easily a B+ maybe even an A.
Now. . . without further adieu Movie Freak speak MY MIND
And it simply couldn't be so. A remake of an 80's classic? The film that defined the musical nature of its generation? Sure it's an entertaining movie, but in a mindless fun kind of way. In any case, I was still only hoping for SOME of the fun the original brought to the table from the remake. I was expecting a mildly entertaining popcorn flick held together only by a soundtrack reusing iconic songs and a few solid dance sequences. I was even prepared for a guilty pleasure. I was not expecting a great film.
From the first shot of the Paramount logo with Kenny Loggins' flawless rendition of the title song booming in the background to the toe-tapping finale with Blake Shelton's new rendition, writer/director and a multitude of talented actors/dancers had me smiling. Their film may be tremendously faithful to Herbert Ross' and Dean Pitchford's original, but they've doubled the fun, doubled the energy, and doubled the heart. It's an accomplishment no remake has ever made before and one not likely to made again anytime soon.
The basic story remains unchanged. The small town of Bomont sits peacefully off the map and outlaws public dancing of all kinds. At the head of the town council sits Rev. Shaw Moore, a dedicated preacher desperate to keep his congregation, and more importantly his family out of harm's way. But, he's losing touch with his rebellious daughter Ariel who appears to be the play toy of local racing star Chuck, but in reality, she's holding out for a hero. When big city kid Ren McCormack comes to town with music in his soul, he takes up arms with Ariel and other local teenager to fight the dance ban.
It may look and seem like a shot-for-shot word-for-word rehash at first glance (and at times it actually is), but the few changes Brewer makes to the narrative, be it the expansion on the backstory or the re-arrangement of a few key scenes are all for the better. Any and all problems I had previously had with the original are nowhere to be found in Brewer's screenplay. The narrative is tighter, the characters are more compelling, and the film builds its dance sequences around the story rather than building its story around the dance sequences.
But, the film wouldn't work half as well if it weren't for the strengths in its actors. Kenny Wormald lights up the screen as Ren, filling Kevin Bacon's shoes with a strong-willed and fully realized performance. And to top it off, he's an infinitely better dancer. But the real surprise is Julianne Hough as Ariel. I was never a fan of the character in the original and I found Lori Singer's performance to be whiney, shallow, and irritating. Hough is all of those things, but at the same time she's sweet, sexy, and sensitive. And as her character matures, so does her performance. Veteran actors Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell both get their respective moments to shine as Ariel's parents and Miles Teller, let's hear it for the boy, steals the show as Ren's best pal Willard, offering up the most inspired performance in the film and tremendous comic relief.
And then there's the dancing. How is it? It's beautifully shot, breathtakingly choreographed, and just flat-out awesome. And like I said before, the dancing is built around the story. Ren's breakdown in the barn feels so real, so......necessary. And Wormald's intensity with the choreography only emphasizes the emotional toll his character is taking in. A country line dance around midpoint serves as a comic highpoint, mainly due to Willard, and of course, the climactic dance in the mill is fantastic. It's mostly modern dancing, yes, but there are some classic moves thrown into the mix for those who are skeptical on today's methods.
The original Footloose is and always will be an 80's classic. I wholeheartedly respect that and won't try to change anyone's mind, but that isn't going stop me from enjoying this update all the more. Ross' film may have come first and introduced us to the music, but Brewer has injected the story with the energy that Ross forgot to bring to the table. There was a time for the 80s, but not anymore. This is our time. This is the moment for all those my age to experience that sense of freedom our parents did with the original. All I can say is this: Regardless of one's stance on Kevin Bacon, Kenny Loggins, or anyone else involved beforehand, one thing is certain, Footloose 2011 is the feel good movie of the year. Not because of some heavy-handed message or corny moral, but simply because it reminds us that, no matter how bad things may get, there is and always will be a time, to cut loose.
LETS DAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEE!!!!!