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Posted in film on Dec 22nd, 2007
Even though there was a lot going on last weekend, it didn’t mean that we wanted to stay home. So we headed to Hoyt’s last night and saw Charlie Wilson’s War.
In a word… wow.
The movie was supposedly based on actual events both frightening and telling and poignant, the CIA-aided whooping of the Soviets by Afghanistan. [...]
Posted in boozing, film, food, life in general, plans on Nov 25th, 2007
I never go shopping.
I am the epitome of exemplary male psyche and behavior when it comes to buying stuff. I have a set list of items to get. I get in, purchase the items I need, then I get out. I don’t linger. I don’t cruise the store for other things that aren’t on the [...]
Posted in film on Nov 24th, 2007
I saw Hitman on Friday night. I was surprised by the turnout at Hoyt’s; we drove there to avoid the madness of Annapolis Mall and Arundel Mills on black Friday, but still found the parking lot full. Normally the place is pretty dead, but I guess we weren’t the only ones with that idea.
One of [...]
Posted in culture, film, things i'd like to see on Nov 19th, 2007
I saw Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead at The Charles Theatre this weekend. Two brothers plan to rob their parent’s jewelry store and it goes bad. Without giving away any details, this is a violent film that didn’t live up to my expectations. My expectations in this case being I saw the preview and [...]
Posted in film on Nov 15th, 2007
Crash is a beautiful film. Period.
I had seen it before on demand, but I didn’t give it enough credit. It was good then, but something this time made it more memorable. It has some humorous bits but overall a serious critique of us, people, and our assumptions. A rich and intertwined cast of characters, emotional [...]
Went down to a beach on the Magothy River to do some slacklining on Saturday afternoon. I setup a 30 foot line between two trees with a blanket below the center point but lacked the coordination to stay up for any period of time. I set up another line between two trees about 15 feet [...]
Amazon.com WidgetsAfter a long time waiting and listening to coworkers’ ravings, I saw Knocked Up. It did have a good mix of cheap and more insightful quotes, but the two kids stole the screen.
The two daughters are the actual daughters of writer/director Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann (who plays Debbie). The movie [...]
Continuing the bi-weekly tradition, I saw Resident Evil: Extinction on Friday night at Muvico with friends. The third installment is a bit edgier than the first two with more zombies and gore but less gun play, but with boilerplate suspenseful thrills and shocks that feel… off. Milla Jovovich is still as amazingly acrobatic and attractive [...]
Posted in film on Sep 8th, 2007
I saw Shoot ‘Em Up last night.
Wow. More specifically, holycrapthismoviekickedsomeass. Just like you wanted to go race after Gone in 60 Seconds or The Fast and the Furious, you’ll probably want to go to the shooting range after this one. A shame there aren’t any 24 hour ranges around here.
Clive Owen is a riot. Some [...]
Posted in film on Aug 25th, 2007
I saw War last night at Arundel Mills. As usual Jason Statham and company entertain with lots of martial arts and gun play. I don’t know if Hollywood just loves this guy or what, but Jet Li always portrays some badass — yet smooth and sleek — characters. He makes everything look easy. Fans of [...]
This weekend was quite full and very enjoyable. Past tense, because I intend to spend another couple hours in my office today. It’s supposed to be in the 90’s today and the comforts of central air are just too tempting. That and I feel like I’ve done enough this weekend to warrant just laying about, [...]
I just got back from seeing The Bourne Ultimatum at Muvico. After a really quick pint of Bad Moon Porter we made it into the theater with fifteen minutes to spare. Or so we thought, since the first row was the only row that could fit our five. Without plot spoilers I can say that [...]
Posted in boozing, culture, film, in the news, money on Jul 25th, 2007
I predict that Emma Watson — who plays Hermione in the motion picture adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s bestselling series — will be in and out of rehab before the filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is completed.
Think I’m wrong? Take a look at Google Images.
I fear that she’ll follow in the footsteps of [...]
Posted in film, idiots, oddities, television on Jul 19th, 2007
Jackass: The Movie purportedly contained all of the skits, tricks, and stupidity that were too crude or obscene for television. So MTV decides to air the movie during prime time; a seven year old episode of Jackass and a “Where They Are Now” special were shown prior. Consider all that would have to be cut [...]
Posted in cars, film, idiots, life in general, office, plans, web sites on Jul 16th, 2007
The zinnias that I planted a few weeks ago are coming up. No flowers yet, but they’re definitely growing fast. I’m amazed that the ground is supporting it; there must be some good soil beneath all of those decorative stones. We’ve had some nice and warm weather with a decent amount of rain. Probably doesn’t [...]
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