01.21.12
Quote of the Week
Um…I’ve been turned into a cow. Can I go home?
Soldier (who’s been turned into a cow)
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
Review: The Adventures of Tintin
Chick 1 says:
It’s taken me a month to get the theater to check out the first of two movies Mr. Spielberg has out right now. Despite the credits reading like a who’s who of my favorite storytellers (Peter Jackson, Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright), I was only somewhat interested in the story but very interested in the animation.
The Basics: Based on a Belgian comic book series popular during the 1930’s, the story follows the many adventures of its title character, Tintin (that’s pretty much what it says) an intrepid young reporter. Read the rest of this entry »
01.16.12
Randomness: Golden Globes
Chick 1 says:
I will spare you a rundown of the winners. You can find that here.
But here are some (very) brief thoughts on tonight’s show:
Best Presenters/Most Adorable Couple: William H Macy and Felicity Huffman who sang their way through Best Actress in a TV Series - you can see and hear them here
Best Photobomb: (This was a very competitive category.) Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
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-Honorable Mention: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet
Best Dressed: (giving it to a young ‘un this year) Shailene Woodley
Here’s to another great year of movies! Happy viewing!
Update
I almost forgot! Hottest Grandma: (another tough category)74-year-old Jane Fonda
-Honorable Mention: 66-year-old Helen Mirren
01.03.12
Trailer Trash: Upside Down
Chick 1 says:
This freaky but romantic movie is from Argentinian filmaker Juan Diego Solanas. It doesn’t even have a U.S. distributer but looks fantastic. Stars Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst (who’s had an upside down kiss before).
01.01.12
Quote of the Week
I go to my fathers, in whose mighty company I shall now not feel ashamed.
Theoden (Bernard Hill)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
12.22.11
Quote of the Week
Your father was captain of a starship for 12 minutes. He saved the lives of 800 people, including your mother’s…and yours. I dare you to do better.
Captain Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood)
Star Trek (2009)
12.20.11
I Can’t Wait!: The Hobbit Trailer
Chick 1 says:
Please excuse me while I faint from sheer ecstasy.
12.15.11
Review: Hugo
Chick 1 says:
I really didn’t know what to expect from this adaptation of a children’s book by Martin Scorsese. It looked beautiful and it was, after all, Scorsese. It had the fantasy appeal I love. But the first ads didn’t capture me. It looked void of real heart. But after some good reviews, I decided to give it a try. And boy was I wrong.
The Basics: Hugo is a boy living in a Paris train station in the 1930s and keeping the clocks on time. When a notebook that is precious to him is stolen, he enlists a young girl to help him. Read the rest of this entry »
12.11.11
Review: The Muppets
Chick 1 says:
The Muppets are back and I’m happy to say, they are still the Muppets.
The Basics: Does it really matter? They’re the Muppets. Let the shenanigans begin!
OK, maybe the basics do matter. The writers (star Jason Segel and frequent collaborator Nick Stoller) wisely chose to keep the original spirit of the Muppets by creating a world (our world in fact) where cynicism has left the Muppets behind. They’ve broken up and Kermit now lives alone in a run down mansion in Hollywood. Naturally, events unfold that force the gang to get back together (by Montage!). Read the rest of this entry »
10.29.11
Quote of the Week
Public Television is taking a break from its pledge drive to kick some ass. No commericals, NO MERCY!
Public TV News Anchor (Tim Robbins)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy (2004)
