SPECIAL SNEEK PEEK!!
So recently I was invited to go see a special sneak preview of a movie that has yet to even be given a release date. This was a movie that I honestly will have to say is one of my favorites almost of all time. Now the preview that I saw was an incomplete version, but was 90% complete so it had most of the special effects.
The movie… do you want to know what it was?
Well, it was a movie called… it is based off of a comic book series… it is called Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. It is a movie that stars Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as the girl he likes, and many, many more actors in this off beat action, romantic comedy.
The story is about 21 year old Scott is part of this band that is trying to get out there and be famous; he lives with his gay roommate and is dating a 17 year old Asian girl that is in high school. One day, he meets another girl with pink hair. He becomes obsessed with wanting to find her and ask her out.
When he finally does this, he learns that to win her heart and be happy with her, he must “defeat” the 7 deadly exes.
From the opening logos you can tell that is going to be a different movie then anything you have ever seen. It isn’t a normal movie; the only way I could describe this is that it is a mix between the humor of Juno, the action of Mortal Combat and throw in classic 80s and 90s Nintendo animation.
It will not appeal to adults over 45 unless you like random humor.
So when this movie is released I will keep you all updated.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Moon
So rarely does a movie come out that blows you away. So with that said, rarely does a GREAT Sci Fi movie come out. Recently a movie called Moon came out on DVD and Blu Ray. This is the rare movie that blows you away and the rare GREAT Sci Fi movie.
This movie stars Sam Rockwell as a man who lives on a base on the moon that’s sole purpose is to harvest moon rocks. The point of this is that Earth has found a clean power source that comes from moon rocks that with one ton load can give 70% of the population a years worth of power.
The problem, he is the only man up there with the only company is that of a robot called Gerty, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Because he ahs been up there for so long, he starts losing his mind a little and having flash backs of his past. After an accident one day, he starts searching for the truth of why he is up there.
This movie starts off wonderful, and continues to be wonderful the whole hour and forty minutes. The acting is extraordinary and the story is new and original, the effects are so well done it is life like almost. For an independent film, this is probably the best.
I highly recommend this for anyone; you don’t have to be a Sci Fi fan to enjoy this spectacular movie.
This movie stars Sam Rockwell as a man who lives on a base on the moon that’s sole purpose is to harvest moon rocks. The point of this is that Earth has found a clean power source that comes from moon rocks that with one ton load can give 70% of the population a years worth of power.
The problem, he is the only man up there with the only company is that of a robot called Gerty, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Because he ahs been up there for so long, he starts losing his mind a little and having flash backs of his past. After an accident one day, he starts searching for the truth of why he is up there.
This movie starts off wonderful, and continues to be wonderful the whole hour and forty minutes. The acting is extraordinary and the story is new and original, the effects are so well done it is life like almost. For an independent film, this is probably the best.
I highly recommend this for anyone; you don’t have to be a Sci Fi fan to enjoy this spectacular movie.
Halloween
Just a quick note… I know when I started these blogs, I said I was going to add one a day… well with no internet at home, it is very difficult. So, I will try to get one in a day if not, I will get more then one when I can to make up for it.
So, today I will continue one with the trilogy + 10 series.
Today I will review more then one.
Halloween
This is a series that cannot be classified into one. There are so many movies and tellings that it will be difficult. So, I will review them independently to make it easier.
Halloween (1978)
This is the original one that started it all. It also is the one that started the slasher genre of horror and made it popular. It is the most simple horror movie ever and is still pretty damn scary. It has almost next to no blood, and it relies on suspense rather then blood splatters and limbs flying off. The music is very simple but makes the scenes more dramatic and scary.
The scenes where Michael will subtly appear in the background stills makes me shiver. A movie to this day doesn’t scare me as much as this one does.
Halloween II (1981)
I will usually place this one and the first one into one movie; every year I watch these movies I always think of it as one since they are both on the same night. When you think about it, this is a long freaking night.
Anyways, the here is the second in the series that was also written by John Carpenter but not directed by him. It continues the night of horror of Michael trying to kill Laurie. This movie is filled with more blood then the first, and that is only because in three years audiences wanted more and that is also what happens when you go to a big company, they basically f**k up your movie.
But, all in all, this is a very good sequel and one of my favorite sequels in this very long list of sequels.
Halloween III: Season of the witch (or Halloween III: lets take a good idea throw a name of a series onto the front but have do nothing with the series and f**k sh*t up)
I have named this that because that’s pretty much what happens. They took a very good story, put the title Halloween on the front of it and tried to sell it that way. This movie has nothing to do with Michael Myers AT ALL. That is what pisses me and most fans off most about it.
NOW, as a movie it is actually very good. The story is something that would have been great only if it had been done on its own rather then say that you wanted to write a new story every year and call it Halloween. They tried to make it like Twilight Zone or something like that.
So, skip this one if you are ever having a Halloween marathon; watch it on its own.
Halloween IV: The return of Michael Myers
Just like the title says, the return of Michael; so true, for another four sequels in this part of the series. This is a pretty good installment to the series; here we are introduced to Danielle Harris who plays Jaime Lloyd (we later see Danielle play in Rob Zombie’s reimagining) the daughter of Laurie from the first two films. She is adopted by this family after her mother dies (RIGHT…). Jaime has nightmares of her uncle Michael and fears that he will get her. But, of course, it is the day of Halloween, and who comes to get the family in the mood for this day, but her uncle.
While it may seem I am poking fun, I am not; I really enjoy these movies thoroughly. I watch them every year and this defiantly a good one to watch.
Halloween V: The revenge of Michael Myers
This one, like the first two, I declare part of the fourth one as one movie almost. It continues on with the last movie only takes place a year later, exactly a year later. Michael wakes up from his coma (I guess) and it happens to be Halloween, AGAIN. But it wouldn’t be called Halloween if it happened any other day.
So not much to say about this one, just like the last, just some added Abbott and Costello humor and a couple of brutal deaths makes this one a tad different form the last.
Halloween VI: The curse of Michael Myers
Here is the most interesting one of them all. I say this only because this is one that fans dislike almost as much as the third one. I don’t think this actually, only because this is the first one I saw when I was ten. This is one that scared the bejesus out of me. It is a more violent one of them all, except for Zombie’s, and the most confusing.
Also, this one has something special that the others don’t have, and that’s a producers cut. Yes, a producers cut; I will say this now so that the truth be known. Only problem is that they have yet to release it saying that it won’t sell enough. So if you want to watch it, you will have to search ebay or download it.
The story of this movie basically continues with the timeline of the fourth and fifth. We learn who the man in the black coat is, we learn why Michael does this, and we learn that an actor can be too old to do horror movies after five sequels. We basically learn that Michael was somehow put into this satanic cult that makes him kill all his family. Hmmm… sounds like the doings of the mayor from the show Spin City (FYI the mayor from Spin City is actually in this… that is the joke).
Now, the producers cut shows more and explains more and has a completely different ending. So all in all, the producer’s cut is much better. But, if you can not get it, the theatrical is also very good and I recommend it.
God, this is a long list….
Halloween H2O
No this movie does not involve water, nor does it involve ANY character or storyline that was in the fourth, fifth or sixth movie. It continues the storyline of the first and second and it returns Jaime Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, or Ms. Tate as she calls herself now.
This is declared the best sequel of them all; and this is very true. If you want a short list of Halloween movies to watch, just watch 1, 2 and this one.
Not much to explain about this one so let’s move on…
Halloween Resurrection
This is the absolute worst sequel of all Halloween movies. There is no point except Busta Ryhmes trying to act, adding in stupid, supposed back stories of Michael and his madness. How they got Jaime Lee to even be in this for five minutes confuses me.
With this said, it could be fun to watch, COULD be. It doesn’t move the story of the series along, all it does is just have a bunch of teens in the Myers house while doing an internet show and they all die at the hands of Michael while they deny that he is alive
Halloween (2007)
Here is Rob’s remake or as I call it, Halloween: Look at how Michael’s family was poor and white trash. All jokes aside, this is a great movie; I put it right up there with the original. It keeps to the original and it adds more back story to Michael. While a lot of people felt that you shouldn’t humanize him because he is a killer, I don’t agree; it adds more to him, like why is he driven to kill, why is he so f**ked in the head. I find it to make him scarier knowing that at one point he was just a kid and now he is a mindless killer. You sympathize for him while at the same time you don’t.
Halloween II (2009)
Here is Rob’s sequel to the remake. It doesn’t follow the original 2, it follows Rob’s own story. At first when I saw this, I hated it. I hated so much I wanted to go shoot Rob in the head. But now that the blu ray is out, I watched the director’s cut and watched it with the commentary. I rather enjoyed it now. I actually have more respect now for Rob and this movie. The theatrical movie was basically thrown together and the Weinsteins forced it out. This version is what Rob wanted and I love it.
So there you have it, all the Halloween movies. So real quick, when you watch the two new ones, watch both the theatrical and director’s cut of the first and then with the second one, watch only the director’s cut; unless you are interested how bad the theatrical was.
So, today I will continue one with the trilogy + 10 series.
Today I will review more then one.
Halloween
This is a series that cannot be classified into one. There are so many movies and tellings that it will be difficult. So, I will review them independently to make it easier.
Halloween (1978)
This is the original one that started it all. It also is the one that started the slasher genre of horror and made it popular. It is the most simple horror movie ever and is still pretty damn scary. It has almost next to no blood, and it relies on suspense rather then blood splatters and limbs flying off. The music is very simple but makes the scenes more dramatic and scary.
The scenes where Michael will subtly appear in the background stills makes me shiver. A movie to this day doesn’t scare me as much as this one does.
Halloween II (1981)
I will usually place this one and the first one into one movie; every year I watch these movies I always think of it as one since they are both on the same night. When you think about it, this is a long freaking night.
Anyways, the here is the second in the series that was also written by John Carpenter but not directed by him. It continues the night of horror of Michael trying to kill Laurie. This movie is filled with more blood then the first, and that is only because in three years audiences wanted more and that is also what happens when you go to a big company, they basically f**k up your movie.
But, all in all, this is a very good sequel and one of my favorite sequels in this very long list of sequels.
Halloween III: Season of the witch (or Halloween III: lets take a good idea throw a name of a series onto the front but have do nothing with the series and f**k sh*t up)
I have named this that because that’s pretty much what happens. They took a very good story, put the title Halloween on the front of it and tried to sell it that way. This movie has nothing to do with Michael Myers AT ALL. That is what pisses me and most fans off most about it.
NOW, as a movie it is actually very good. The story is something that would have been great only if it had been done on its own rather then say that you wanted to write a new story every year and call it Halloween. They tried to make it like Twilight Zone or something like that.
So, skip this one if you are ever having a Halloween marathon; watch it on its own.
Halloween IV: The return of Michael Myers
Just like the title says, the return of Michael; so true, for another four sequels in this part of the series. This is a pretty good installment to the series; here we are introduced to Danielle Harris who plays Jaime Lloyd (we later see Danielle play in Rob Zombie’s reimagining) the daughter of Laurie from the first two films. She is adopted by this family after her mother dies (RIGHT…). Jaime has nightmares of her uncle Michael and fears that he will get her. But, of course, it is the day of Halloween, and who comes to get the family in the mood for this day, but her uncle.
While it may seem I am poking fun, I am not; I really enjoy these movies thoroughly. I watch them every year and this defiantly a good one to watch.
Halloween V: The revenge of Michael Myers
This one, like the first two, I declare part of the fourth one as one movie almost. It continues on with the last movie only takes place a year later, exactly a year later. Michael wakes up from his coma (I guess) and it happens to be Halloween, AGAIN. But it wouldn’t be called Halloween if it happened any other day.
So not much to say about this one, just like the last, just some added Abbott and Costello humor and a couple of brutal deaths makes this one a tad different form the last.
Halloween VI: The curse of Michael Myers
Here is the most interesting one of them all. I say this only because this is one that fans dislike almost as much as the third one. I don’t think this actually, only because this is the first one I saw when I was ten. This is one that scared the bejesus out of me. It is a more violent one of them all, except for Zombie’s, and the most confusing.
Also, this one has something special that the others don’t have, and that’s a producers cut. Yes, a producers cut; I will say this now so that the truth be known. Only problem is that they have yet to release it saying that it won’t sell enough. So if you want to watch it, you will have to search ebay or download it.
The story of this movie basically continues with the timeline of the fourth and fifth. We learn who the man in the black coat is, we learn why Michael does this, and we learn that an actor can be too old to do horror movies after five sequels. We basically learn that Michael was somehow put into this satanic cult that makes him kill all his family. Hmmm… sounds like the doings of the mayor from the show Spin City (FYI the mayor from Spin City is actually in this… that is the joke).
Now, the producers cut shows more and explains more and has a completely different ending. So all in all, the producer’s cut is much better. But, if you can not get it, the theatrical is also very good and I recommend it.
God, this is a long list….
Halloween H2O
No this movie does not involve water, nor does it involve ANY character or storyline that was in the fourth, fifth or sixth movie. It continues the storyline of the first and second and it returns Jaime Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, or Ms. Tate as she calls herself now.
This is declared the best sequel of them all; and this is very true. If you want a short list of Halloween movies to watch, just watch 1, 2 and this one.
Not much to explain about this one so let’s move on…
Halloween Resurrection
This is the absolute worst sequel of all Halloween movies. There is no point except Busta Ryhmes trying to act, adding in stupid, supposed back stories of Michael and his madness. How they got Jaime Lee to even be in this for five minutes confuses me.
With this said, it could be fun to watch, COULD be. It doesn’t move the story of the series along, all it does is just have a bunch of teens in the Myers house while doing an internet show and they all die at the hands of Michael while they deny that he is alive
Halloween (2007)
Here is Rob’s remake or as I call it, Halloween: Look at how Michael’s family was poor and white trash. All jokes aside, this is a great movie; I put it right up there with the original. It keeps to the original and it adds more back story to Michael. While a lot of people felt that you shouldn’t humanize him because he is a killer, I don’t agree; it adds more to him, like why is he driven to kill, why is he so f**ked in the head. I find it to make him scarier knowing that at one point he was just a kid and now he is a mindless killer. You sympathize for him while at the same time you don’t.
Halloween II (2009)
Here is Rob’s sequel to the remake. It doesn’t follow the original 2, it follows Rob’s own story. At first when I saw this, I hated it. I hated so much I wanted to go shoot Rob in the head. But now that the blu ray is out, I watched the director’s cut and watched it with the commentary. I rather enjoyed it now. I actually have more respect now for Rob and this movie. The theatrical movie was basically thrown together and the Weinsteins forced it out. This version is what Rob wanted and I love it.
So there you have it, all the Halloween movies. So real quick, when you watch the two new ones, watch both the theatrical and director’s cut of the first and then with the second one, watch only the director’s cut; unless you are interested how bad the theatrical was.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Trilogies and sagas
So, in light of a whole bunch of sequels coming out on DVD and into theaters, let's take a look at some really good (and bad) trilogies and sagas for the next week or two.
First runner up;
The Final Destination Screamology
These movies have been coming out since 2000 and they make a few bucks for New Line each time they come out. The story, in every single one of them, is basically a kid in the beginning has a "dream" and it is of a huge "accident" that will happen causing a big group of other kids to die in a specific order. The kid realizes it is real and will happen, cause panic, group of kids question him or her, they all freak out and try to act scared, they ask this question "What do you mean people will die?" and right then, PEOPLE DIE! While this trait is the same about them, they all have their different feel and look to them; and of course different deaths.
These are the movies that made you afraid of, well basically everything.
The best one, of course, is the first one. It is the most original of them and best made. The second comes off as a comedy almost with its cheesy lines and absurd characters. The third one, directed by the original directors of the first one, returns to the style of the first and is almost as good as the first. The fourth and most recent one, which was released in 3D but used poorly, is directed by the director of the second one so it returns to absurd characters and comedic scenarios. But it has some pretty cool deaths.
The great thing about the first movie is that when the people sense a "premonition" they see clues around them and feel "death" around them. The next movies used this but added stupid ways that the people saw what would happen that made the movies a little cheesy.
The best part about the first two movies, and third, is the mortician. Played by Tony Todd in all his creepiness, he explains the main characters in the first two what death is and what his plan is. He only does a small voice of Satan in the third movie and nothing for the fourth, that is one downfall of this movie.
So if you want a good scare or two, or to laugh at random deaths, or to just give yourself another reason NOT to go through a car wash (see the fourth movie) watch these movies, they aren't pieces of art, but they are very fun to watch.
First runner up;
The Final Destination Screamology
These movies have been coming out since 2000 and they make a few bucks for New Line each time they come out. The story, in every single one of them, is basically a kid in the beginning has a "dream" and it is of a huge "accident" that will happen causing a big group of other kids to die in a specific order. The kid realizes it is real and will happen, cause panic, group of kids question him or her, they all freak out and try to act scared, they ask this question "What do you mean people will die?" and right then, PEOPLE DIE! While this trait is the same about them, they all have their different feel and look to them; and of course different deaths.
These are the movies that made you afraid of, well basically everything.
The best one, of course, is the first one. It is the most original of them and best made. The second comes off as a comedy almost with its cheesy lines and absurd characters. The third one, directed by the original directors of the first one, returns to the style of the first and is almost as good as the first. The fourth and most recent one, which was released in 3D but used poorly, is directed by the director of the second one so it returns to absurd characters and comedic scenarios. But it has some pretty cool deaths.
The great thing about the first movie is that when the people sense a "premonition" they see clues around them and feel "death" around them. The next movies used this but added stupid ways that the people saw what would happen that made the movies a little cheesy.
The best part about the first two movies, and third, is the mortician. Played by Tony Todd in all his creepiness, he explains the main characters in the first two what death is and what his plan is. He only does a small voice of Satan in the third movie and nothing for the fourth, that is one downfall of this movie.
So if you want a good scare or two, or to laugh at random deaths, or to just give yourself another reason NOT to go through a car wash (see the fourth movie) watch these movies, they aren't pieces of art, but they are very fun to watch.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The Hangover
I'm very surprised I haven't gotten to this movie yet. This was the surprise hit of last summer about a group of friends who go to Las Vegas for a night for their friends bachelor party. The morning after, they don't remember a thing; especially where their friend went. All they wake up to are a couple of clues to follow and a tiger in the bathroom.
Now, this movie is probably one of the funniest movies to come out of 2009. The three main characters are so well written and acted out, it's like watching a modern, dirtier version of the Three Stooges.
I highly recommend this movie. But here are some warnings, it is NOT FOR LITTLE KIDS! There is a lot of language, sex and/or sexual humor and nudity. If you are not a prude in any way, you will be in the floor in tears, if you are a prude you'll be on your knees praying.
Now, this movie is probably one of the funniest movies to come out of 2009. The three main characters are so well written and acted out, it's like watching a modern, dirtier version of the Three Stooges.
I highly recommend this movie. But here are some warnings, it is NOT FOR LITTLE KIDS! There is a lot of language, sex and/or sexual humor and nudity. If you are not a prude in any way, you will be in the floor in tears, if you are a prude you'll be on your knees praying.
HD confusion
So I thought that for this segment I could explain HDTV’s and Blu Rays and all that stuff that most you don’t know much about.
So let me first start this by saying how fast technology of home entertainment is growing. I mean once HDTV was introduced, it basically shot off from there.
SO what do we have? What is a good TV for me? What does it all mean?
Well I want and will try to make this simple for you so that you know what you WILL need and what will be GOOD TO have.
First, let’s start with the TV. You have to first have the right TV before anything else. So, first decide the size you want. You judge this by measuring where you want to put the TV and the size of your room. Now, I’m going to make this simpler for you all; if you are looking for a TV for your room, a good size would be a 32”. It is small enough that it won’t clutter everything and it is big enough that you will get the most out of it.
For you living room; it all depends on the size and angle you’re having this in. for a nice sized living room, a 42’ to 52’ will be sufficient. Now, if you have a larger living area or if you want a very big screen, then you will want the sizes 52”+.
While looking at sizes, you are going to notice the there things called Plasma, LCD and LED TVs. You are probably going to wonder what it all means. Well, this is going to be the most confusing part of it all. So, to make it simple I will explain them. Plasma, it, in the past, has been known to be the best quality looking, BUT, have a short lifespan. Yes this is true; but not anymore, and not if you buy a Panasonic. Panasonic has really improved the Plasma technology and made it so much better. While on Panasonic, they are releasing their 3D TV due sometime out soon.
LCD is also very good, if you are going to buy another brand I highly recommend LCD. LED on the other hand, is way better then LCD. LED is available with Samsung, and they do it best.
**just a quick note: There are TVs out that will look like you are looking out a window look. It is not a natural look for a movie, so my recommendation is to stay away from these TVs. You will know when you see it. It is when the camera moves or movement on the screen happens, when the movement will look different then most TVs. While it may look clearer, it is not. It will take away from the movie. The idea is to make a movie clearer, not unnatural looking.**
Now we move onto the Blu ray. This is simple, which ever brand TV you choose; get the same brand Blu Ray. So if you get a Panasonic TV, get a Panasonic Blu Ray. To explain Blu Ray; it is a disc that is the same size as a DVD only holds more information on it. The bottom of the disc has a special coating that helps resist any minor scratches and fingerprints. If any fingerprints get on it, it is very easy to clean.
Blu Rays have the ability to play movies and TV shows at 1080p, which is the highest HD you can go. You have the regular 480p and 760p. 480p is the usual DVD format, and with Blu Ray players, when you watch a regular DVD on it, it will actually bump the quality up; but it WILL NOT be the same as Blu Ray. So don’t think that you won’t need to buy them.
To finish off this segment here is the surround sound part. This will be the most complicated part of it all and I will very honest about it. I can only recommend brands and they type of surround, I can’t explain how to set it up though. If you need help with that, you can comment me and I can email you help, or hiring someone to do it is also best.
So, same as the Blu Ray, pick the same brand AMP as the TV and Blu Ray. Also, you will want to pick a 7.1 surround system. With this you will be able to hear sound that will REALLY surround you; this is how it is supposed to be heard.
Now, to finish this up, I am going to describe my ultimate home theater system.
First, I would have six chairs that are D-Box equipped. D-Box is a chair that is set up so that when a Blu Ray has the option, it will move with the movie. It is expensive, but very nice and well done. Then, I would the 7.1 surround sound and the bass under the chairs to give more rumble. Then, to complete it all off, I would have the 62” Panasonic 3D TV and Blu Ray system.
So that about rounds it all off, if you have any further questions, please comment and I will respond.
So let me first start this by saying how fast technology of home entertainment is growing. I mean once HDTV was introduced, it basically shot off from there.
SO what do we have? What is a good TV for me? What does it all mean?
Well I want and will try to make this simple for you so that you know what you WILL need and what will be GOOD TO have.
First, let’s start with the TV. You have to first have the right TV before anything else. So, first decide the size you want. You judge this by measuring where you want to put the TV and the size of your room. Now, I’m going to make this simpler for you all; if you are looking for a TV for your room, a good size would be a 32”. It is small enough that it won’t clutter everything and it is big enough that you will get the most out of it.
For you living room; it all depends on the size and angle you’re having this in. for a nice sized living room, a 42’ to 52’ will be sufficient. Now, if you have a larger living area or if you want a very big screen, then you will want the sizes 52”+.
While looking at sizes, you are going to notice the there things called Plasma, LCD and LED TVs. You are probably going to wonder what it all means. Well, this is going to be the most confusing part of it all. So, to make it simple I will explain them. Plasma, it, in the past, has been known to be the best quality looking, BUT, have a short lifespan. Yes this is true; but not anymore, and not if you buy a Panasonic. Panasonic has really improved the Plasma technology and made it so much better. While on Panasonic, they are releasing their 3D TV due sometime out soon.
LCD is also very good, if you are going to buy another brand I highly recommend LCD. LED on the other hand, is way better then LCD. LED is available with Samsung, and they do it best.
**just a quick note: There are TVs out that will look like you are looking out a window look. It is not a natural look for a movie, so my recommendation is to stay away from these TVs. You will know when you see it. It is when the camera moves or movement on the screen happens, when the movement will look different then most TVs. While it may look clearer, it is not. It will take away from the movie. The idea is to make a movie clearer, not unnatural looking.**
Now we move onto the Blu ray. This is simple, which ever brand TV you choose; get the same brand Blu Ray. So if you get a Panasonic TV, get a Panasonic Blu Ray. To explain Blu Ray; it is a disc that is the same size as a DVD only holds more information on it. The bottom of the disc has a special coating that helps resist any minor scratches and fingerprints. If any fingerprints get on it, it is very easy to clean.
Blu Rays have the ability to play movies and TV shows at 1080p, which is the highest HD you can go. You have the regular 480p and 760p. 480p is the usual DVD format, and with Blu Ray players, when you watch a regular DVD on it, it will actually bump the quality up; but it WILL NOT be the same as Blu Ray. So don’t think that you won’t need to buy them.
To finish off this segment here is the surround sound part. This will be the most complicated part of it all and I will very honest about it. I can only recommend brands and they type of surround, I can’t explain how to set it up though. If you need help with that, you can comment me and I can email you help, or hiring someone to do it is also best.
So, same as the Blu Ray, pick the same brand AMP as the TV and Blu Ray. Also, you will want to pick a 7.1 surround system. With this you will be able to hear sound that will REALLY surround you; this is how it is supposed to be heard.
Now, to finish this up, I am going to describe my ultimate home theater system.
First, I would have six chairs that are D-Box equipped. D-Box is a chair that is set up so that when a Blu Ray has the option, it will move with the movie. It is expensive, but very nice and well done. Then, I would the 7.1 surround sound and the bass under the chairs to give more rumble. Then, to complete it all off, I would have the 62” Panasonic 3D TV and Blu Ray system.
So that about rounds it all off, if you have any further questions, please comment and I will respond.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Brad Pitt
So today I thought that maybe I should try a new thing… again. Every Friday I will take an actor or actress and review some of their movies.
So today I am choosing Brad Pitt.
Inglorious Bastards
This is a good one to start with. This movie, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is one of the best of 2009. This is a story of a group of American Jews during WWII who go to Germany to kill Nazi soldiers basically. It is highly fictionalized, of course, in Tarantino’s own way.
Its very violent and very long but very, VERY good. If you don’t like Tarantino I can almost be honest you might not like this.
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
This is probably one of his best roles. The story is about a guy named Benjamin Button, he was born looking like he was in his 80s and as he gets older in age, and his body goes in the reverse.
It is one of the best movies I have seen; it is funny, sad and adventurous. Just the whole story keeps you enthralled to the very end… or beginning, however you look at it.
Burn After Reading
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It has its funny moments and that is when Brad Pitt is on the screen, but other then that, it is horrible. George Clooney bugs you throughout his performance along with almost the entire cast as well. If you skip this movie, you won’t be missing anything at all.
Se7en
This is also one of his best movies and one of my top 10 favorites. It s a classic cat mouse movie but shocks you like none other.
Fight Club
Saved the best for last; this is my all time favorite Brad Pitt movie and on my top 5 favorite movie. This is a movie that I can say is just as good or better then the book.
The psychology behind the story and characters is phenomenal and the way that’s made keeps you going and thinking without realizing what’s really going on. I highly recommend this movie to any Pitt fans or movie fanatics.
Here is a list of great Pitt movies:
Meet Joe Black
Interview with a vampire
Ocean’s eleven
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
And The Assassination of Jesse James
So today I am choosing Brad Pitt.
Inglorious Bastards
This is a good one to start with. This movie, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is one of the best of 2009. This is a story of a group of American Jews during WWII who go to Germany to kill Nazi soldiers basically. It is highly fictionalized, of course, in Tarantino’s own way.
Its very violent and very long but very, VERY good. If you don’t like Tarantino I can almost be honest you might not like this.
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
This is probably one of his best roles. The story is about a guy named Benjamin Button, he was born looking like he was in his 80s and as he gets older in age, and his body goes in the reverse.
It is one of the best movies I have seen; it is funny, sad and adventurous. Just the whole story keeps you enthralled to the very end… or beginning, however you look at it.
Burn After Reading
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It has its funny moments and that is when Brad Pitt is on the screen, but other then that, it is horrible. George Clooney bugs you throughout his performance along with almost the entire cast as well. If you skip this movie, you won’t be missing anything at all.
Se7en
This is also one of his best movies and one of my top 10 favorites. It s a classic cat mouse movie but shocks you like none other.
Fight Club
Saved the best for last; this is my all time favorite Brad Pitt movie and on my top 5 favorite movie. This is a movie that I can say is just as good or better then the book.
The psychology behind the story and characters is phenomenal and the way that’s made keeps you going and thinking without realizing what’s really going on. I highly recommend this movie to any Pitt fans or movie fanatics.
Here is a list of great Pitt movies:
Meet Joe Black
Interview with a vampire
Ocean’s eleven
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
And The Assassination of Jesse James
Boondock Saints II
So this movie is very good. If you have seen the first one, then you will thoroughly enjoy this. If you haven’t seen it, then what are you doing, go rent it.
So, for those that have seen the first but not this one yet, this review is for you.
This sequel follows the same Irish chaps as they return to America from Ireland after they discover that they are trying to be framed for the murder of a priest. Has they go along trying to figure this out, they learn of their fathers past, old characters return, new ones are introduced, random gratuitous violence and of course more comedy.
While this movie is very kick ass, it isn’t as good as the original. There are some parts of the movie that just aren’t needed and certain things are a little upsetting. Also, there were more kick ass gun fights in the original.
BUT, this is defiantly worth watching if you can in theatres, if not when it comes out on DVD, even Blu Ray.
So, for those that have seen the first but not this one yet, this review is for you.
This sequel follows the same Irish chaps as they return to America from Ireland after they discover that they are trying to be framed for the murder of a priest. Has they go along trying to figure this out, they learn of their fathers past, old characters return, new ones are introduced, random gratuitous violence and of course more comedy.
While this movie is very kick ass, it isn’t as good as the original. There are some parts of the movie that just aren’t needed and certain things are a little upsetting. Also, there were more kick ass gun fights in the original.
BUT, this is defiantly worth watching if you can in theatres, if not when it comes out on DVD, even Blu Ray.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
6 Degress of.... Christian Bale to Malcolm McDowell
6 Degrees of…
Lets play a game… how you play is that you take an actor and you connect them with another actor using an actor in a movie they are in. For example Drew Barrymore to Jim Carrey: Drew Barrymore in Charlies Angles with Tom Green, Tom Green in Freddy Got Fingered with Harland Williams, Harland Williams in Dumb and Dumber with Jim Carrey. It is very simple. So I am going to start to do this and review each movie. And if you have another way it could be done please let me know in a comment .
So for round one:
Christian Bale to Malcolm McDowell
Step 1) Terminator Salvation (Christian Bale, Sam Worthington)
This movie was released onto DVD and Blu Ray just recently. It stars Christian Bale as John Connor and he is, to be honest, the best yet.
This movie is set 15 years after the third one and it is missing our original Terminator. Judgment day has happened and The Resistance is fighting the machines. Sam Worthington plays an ex murderer who, before he was executed before judgment day, signs off his body to be used for science by Skynet. And from there you learn the rest.
This is a very good movie and is a great addition to the series. While it isn’t the best it is much better then the third one much, much better then the first, but not as good as the second.
2) Avatar (Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver)
I still can’t express how much this movie rocks. It has now made over $800 million worldwide so go see it if you haven’t.
3) Alien Resurrection (Sigourney Weaver and Brad Dourif)
This is the fourth movie in the Alien series starring Sigourney Weaver. It is not the best one of the four but it is still pretty good. If you like the other three you will like this, but if you only like the original two, then just skip movie all together.
4)Halloween II (Brad Dourif and Malcolm McDowell)
This is the 10th Halloween movie made and maybe one of the worst. Now, I loved the remake Rob Zombie did and I was excited about this one, but as soon as I finished watching it, I was very upset.
It takes a route that makes it very confusing and seems illiterate almost. They way that the character of Loomis is changed is almost absurd, and Laurie being this party girl who is rebellious makes people not like her.
But, after viewing the director’s cut, I am rather impressed now. But, for it to make sense, you must watch the director’s cut of the first and this one for it to all flow.
Lets play a game… how you play is that you take an actor and you connect them with another actor using an actor in a movie they are in. For example Drew Barrymore to Jim Carrey: Drew Barrymore in Charlies Angles with Tom Green, Tom Green in Freddy Got Fingered with Harland Williams, Harland Williams in Dumb and Dumber with Jim Carrey. It is very simple. So I am going to start to do this and review each movie. And if you have another way it could be done please let me know in a comment .
So for round one:
Christian Bale to Malcolm McDowell
Step 1) Terminator Salvation (Christian Bale, Sam Worthington)
This movie was released onto DVD and Blu Ray just recently. It stars Christian Bale as John Connor and he is, to be honest, the best yet.
This movie is set 15 years after the third one and it is missing our original Terminator. Judgment day has happened and The Resistance is fighting the machines. Sam Worthington plays an ex murderer who, before he was executed before judgment day, signs off his body to be used for science by Skynet. And from there you learn the rest.
This is a very good movie and is a great addition to the series. While it isn’t the best it is much better then the third one much, much better then the first, but not as good as the second.
2) Avatar (Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver)
I still can’t express how much this movie rocks. It has now made over $800 million worldwide so go see it if you haven’t.
3) Alien Resurrection (Sigourney Weaver and Brad Dourif)
This is the fourth movie in the Alien series starring Sigourney Weaver. It is not the best one of the four but it is still pretty good. If you like the other three you will like this, but if you only like the original two, then just skip movie all together.
4)Halloween II (Brad Dourif and Malcolm McDowell)
This is the 10th Halloween movie made and maybe one of the worst. Now, I loved the remake Rob Zombie did and I was excited about this one, but as soon as I finished watching it, I was very upset.
It takes a route that makes it very confusing and seems illiterate almost. They way that the character of Loomis is changed is almost absurd, and Laurie being this party girl who is rebellious makes people not like her.
But, after viewing the director’s cut, I am rather impressed now. But, for it to make sense, you must watch the director’s cut of the first and this one for it to all flow.
Sherlock Holmes
So it has been awhile since my last post. Sorry to those that actually read this.
So today I am actually going to post a couple of reviews and whatnot to make up for it. The variety of movies will be a little random from older movies to ones just released.
So to start off the list, here is a movie released into theatres on Christmas Day:
Sherlock Holmes
Not many people have actually read the books or know any of the stories of Sherlock. Well, for this movie, you don’t need to really know much about the books. The movie, while good, is pretty bland. The story is simple but is told in a complex way to try and confuse you to make it seem that there is a lot going on.
The movie is about two hours long and is very stretched out. There is about thirty minutes that could have been taken out and still made the same point. Now, with that said, while there is a lot of fluff, the movie has its funny parts and very good action. The character of Holmes is played by Downey jr. very well. The way that Holmes thinks and figures things out is very cool and this is what carries the movie on to be at least some what watchable.
So, with that said, again, while this movie is a little boring at times, it is still fun to watch but not one to rush to go see right away.
So today I am actually going to post a couple of reviews and whatnot to make up for it. The variety of movies will be a little random from older movies to ones just released.
So to start off the list, here is a movie released into theatres on Christmas Day:
Sherlock Holmes
Not many people have actually read the books or know any of the stories of Sherlock. Well, for this movie, you don’t need to really know much about the books. The movie, while good, is pretty bland. The story is simple but is told in a complex way to try and confuse you to make it seem that there is a lot going on.
The movie is about two hours long and is very stretched out. There is about thirty minutes that could have been taken out and still made the same point. Now, with that said, while there is a lot of fluff, the movie has its funny parts and very good action. The character of Holmes is played by Downey jr. very well. The way that Holmes thinks and figures things out is very cool and this is what carries the movie on to be at least some what watchable.
So, with that said, again, while this movie is a little boring at times, it is still fun to watch but not one to rush to go see right away.
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