06.29.09
Posted in Reviews, The 1990s at 10:09 pm by Chick 1
Chick 1 says:
I have loved this movie since it came out. Watched it the other night with friends.
The Basics: Jeff & Jane Blue, played by Dennis Quaid and Kathleen Turner, are spies who have retired to raise their adorable toddler girl. Naturally, events conspire to pull them back into the undercover world, bringing new meaning to the phrase Baby on Board. Hilarity ensues.
What I Liked: A great deal of the humor in this movie comes from the charm of the players themselves. Dennis Quaid is sooo cute in this & delivers some great lines. He and Kathleen Turner have sparkling chemistry together, not to mention a great 90’s preppy wardrobe. Really, even the smallest roles add to the laughter and create some quite quotable lines. But no one steals the show like Stanley Tucci in a rather un-PC role as a lowlife thug and would-be assasin. “My name….is Muerte!” There are plenty of laughs all around and all the characters are just so much fun to hang out with.
What I Didn’t Like: Very little. The world in which this story takes place is rather innocent but I really like that. This is total popcorn entertainment. I must admit the action is a bit slow and dated at times. One fight where Turner beats up a kidnapper has to be the slowest non-slow-mo fight sequence on film since the 50s. You can almost hear the director say “Action!” at the beginning of each shot.
Bottom Line: Fun, light, clean entertainment with lots of laughs. Worth a rental.
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06.28.09
Posted in Movie Quotes at 8:36 pm by Chick 1
What we do in life echos in eternity.
Maximus (Russell Crowe)
Gladiator (2000)
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06.22.09
Posted in Movie Quotes at 10:12 pm by Chick 1
Hellooooo, Divorced, Broke, and Sloppy.
Oscar Madison (Walter Matthau)
The Odd Couple (1968)
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Posted in I Can't Wait! at 10:06 pm by Chick 1
Chick 1 says:
We’ve had a couple of glimpses of Tim Burton’s upcoming take on Alice In Wonderland, like this pic of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. Yesterday, several more character portraits ,like this balloon-headed Helena Bonham Carter, and some delightful concept art were released. I know this will be weird, but I am really looking forward to this. And I have to say, while the first Mad Hatter picture looked like Johnny Depp, I think this one looks like Elijah Wood. Look at the eyes & that gap in the teeth. Does Johnny Depp have a gap in his teeth? See the rest of them (including Johnny Depp as Elijah Wood as the Mad Hatter) here. Plan to go down the rabbit hole March 5, 2010.
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06.18.09
Posted in Randomness at 9:32 pm by Chick 1
Chick 1 says:
Working at a graphic design/animation company, there are always new & creative videos & such that make the rounds. Here’s one that was sent to us by a client as a reference. Besides being hilarious and fairly disturbing, I love the theme of creativity vs making a living. If this video is this guy’s way of dealing with his frustration at working in the industry, I’m impressed. (And, also, I hope he doesn’t live anywhere near me.) Please note this may not be safe for work, depending on where you work. It will definitely make you say, “That is SO wrong.” Be sure to watch til the end. That’s the best part!
Rejected
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06.13.09
Posted in Movie Quotes at 10:34 pm by Chick 1
OK, but I still have 98 monkeys to go.
Kronk (Patrick Warburton)
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
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06.09.09
Posted in Casting Notes at 11:35 pm by Chick 1
Chick 1 says:
The Avengers universe is taking shape & Hollywood just can’t resist mining the depths of classic TV.
Old News: In case you don’t know, The Avengers is Marvel Comics answer to DC Comics’ Justice League. Among the Avengers is Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, and Thor. And, unless you haven’t been to the theater in five years, you may have noticed that some of these characters have been the subject of some pretty successful movies. Marvel has been using these individual movies to shape not just individual franchises but an inclusive Avenger franchise. Read the rest of this entry »
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06.03.09
Posted in Reviews, The 2000s at 11:23 pm by Chick 1
Chick 1 says:
The Basics: I don’t really want to give you the basics of this one. It’s such a delight to discover the plot as it unfolds. You can see the trailer here if you like.
What I Liked: I was completely captivated by the lead character from the very first moment. As I’ve ranted previously, Pixar really does know how to tell a story and this movie is a great example of “show, don’t tell”. It was exciting, funny, and made me cry more than once. The animation is gorgeous. Some of the landscapes look real. Really all the characters are wonderful. It’s strange because some of the plot points I could see coming from a mile away but I still found it exciting and gasped more than once. I think that is because along with some great action sequences, the themes of the movie are really grown up. Again, I won’t go into detail but, in many ways, this isn’t a kids movie. Yes, it’s safe for kids and definitely whimsical but who says whimsical is a kid’s thing?
What I Didn’t Like: (crickets chirping)
Bottom Line: A delightful, touching, beautiful story. Bring your funny bone & some tissue.
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Posted in Movie Quotes at 10:29 pm by Chick 1
In my family, there was no clear line between fly-fishing and religion.
Norman Maclean (Craig Sheffer)
A River Runs Through It (1992)
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06.01.09
Posted in Randomness at 9:58 pm by admin
Chick 1 says:
Hi guys, we are currently transferring from one host to another so things may be a bit wonky for a day or two. We’ll soon get everything loaded and cleaned up. You know what a chore moving can be. And yes, we are accepting housewarming presents.
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