Posts Tagged ‘Film’
Academy Awards… Meh
So the question came up this morning regarding whether or not I was dreading the Academy Awards show this weekend, which they enjoy watching and I routinely abstain from (the last at least 5-7 years). I came up with a response which on reflection I thought you all might enjoy: Watching the academy awards will cause no pain as I will not be [...]
The Envelope Please, the Nominees Are In
Earlier today, the nominees for the 82nd Academy Awards were announced. As promised the countdown here continues, I've seen The Hurt Locker. The Last Station and Crazy Heart might be in mix this weekend. But I'm confident I can handicap the Academy's choices this year. The lovely and talented Holly Comesoftly might dispute some of my picks [...]
Quantum of Solace
It s been a day since I’ve seen Quantum of Solace. I’m not quite sure what I think yet. A lot of critics have slammed it as being joyless. I don’t know that I’d go that far, it not as if Bond gets off on killing people-- it’s just an occupational hazard. I reviewed Casino Royale so that I would be up to speed. I had forgotten [...]
No, Mr. Bond, I Want You To Have A Good Theme Song
So this afternoon, I heard this story on the radio about fellow blogger totalmusicgeek.com's list of best and worst theme songs from James Bond movies. The complete list, with links to all the songs, is here. Unlike many lists on the web, this one is good. There's an underrated classic -- "You Only Live Twice" -- at #1, and with one [...]
Poll: Pick the Worst Movie Sequel
We narrowed it down to five big stinkers that came to mind. I know there are many more. We really should have an NCAA Basketball tourneyment style bracket for this topic. But the ones listed below are pretty odious.
Westworld Creator Dies
Happy Trails to Michael Crichton. The multi-talented M.D., author, director, and screenwriter passed away last Tuesday at the age of 66. A lot of the obits are leading with his creation of the television series ER and the novel Jurassic Park and its subsequent effects driven movies. Jurassic Park is okay. I read the book. I stood in line [...]
Film Review: Speedway – Elvis vs. The IRS
Wouldn't life be great if it were an Elvis movie? Elvis made 31 films, now not all of them were cinematic gems but you are pretty much guaranteed some or all of the following: (1) An attractive female co-star (blond, brunette, redhead, take your pick) (2) A reason to breakout into song either because you are a musician or (3) Rock n' roll [...]
