GTA San Andreas characters = loose inspirations of Boyz N The Hood characters. You got to watch the movie & play the game to see it.

The Sands of The Witch Crow: Part 3 and 4 - Comparing the Originals to the Director's Cut

Originals

Part 3


Part 4

Director's Cut

Part 3 & 4

The Sands of The Witch Crow: Part 1 and 2 - Comparing the Originals to the Director's Cut

Originals

Part 1


Part 2

Director's Cut

Part 1 & 2

Never drink ice cold green tea after chewing on a couple pieces of mint gum! It's like getting an exorcism.

Finally watching Lethal Weapon 4. Then maybe Street Kings. Hope to get all 4 Die Hard, and Indiana Jones movies done soon as well.

"I want to fondle a Hungarian bus driver!" -Alex

Besides The Matrix in 1999, why didn't any movie act on the Y2K theories? The should still make a "what if" film about Y2K.

My Two Favorite Sands Of The Witch Crow Parts

Part 2

Part 5

Toy Story 3 - trailer

Need to watch Lethal Weapon 4. Then Die Hard 1-4, & Indiana Jones 1-4. Then Lord of the Rings, & Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy.

I Want to get the new Army of Darkness Screwhead (Special) Edition DVD, like real bad since I don't own any edition to begin with!

"If Jack Nicholson was my teacher, I'd go to class naked..." -Alex

Boyz N The Hood was very good, though sad. Excellent acting.

Gonna watch Boyz N The Hood.

Spider-Man 1 was good. Spider-Man 2 was great. Spider-Man 3 was let down. Anyone excited for Spider-Man 4: The Quest For Peace in 2011?

Chris O'Donnel (Robin from Batman Forever and Batman & Robin) is going to play Captain America!

You Don't Mess With The Zohan in 2008. Year One in 2009. What will be the lame comedy of 2010?

I am convinced that the boy from Zombieland (and Adventureland) is Michael Cera's long-lost brother.

Zombieland was pretty good. Very fun and funny.

Saw Zombieland, and liked it!

I'm not a Saw fan, but to those who are: DVD Pack of I-V (Director's Unrated Cuts) for $20 at Wal*Mart now. Saw VI on October 23.

Thinking of watching Robocop (or Robo Cop ?) 1, 2, & 3. Does anyone know if they are good?

"Yeah I'll go to the Burger King drive through, just, Trainor don't sh*t this time." -Zack

Paranormal Activity - trailer

Avatar - trailer

Black Dynamite - trailer

He's super cool and he know Kung-Fu!

WTF is wrong with MySpace? It has mine and other public profiles as plain blue... It's set to like half-private...

I bought Dragon Wars at Wal Mart for only $5! The best worst movie ever! The funniest serious film in history!

Opening This Week: 10/9/09

1. Couples Retreat

2. Good Hair

3. An Education

4. St. Trinian's

5. Trucker

Weekend Box Office Report: 10/2/09

1. Zombieland

2. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

3. Toy Story 1 & 2 3D Double Feature

4. Surrogates

5. The Invention of Lying

6. Whip It

7. Fame

8. Capitalism: A Love Story

9. The Informant!

10. Love Happens

"For more Korn! For more corny sh*t!" -Alex

Just beat Medal of Honor: Rising Sun. I'm disappointed with the ending.

Toy Story 1&2 3D = the fastest 3 hours of my life.

"I'm gettin pretty tired of this Randy Newman sh*t..." -Trevor

Going to see Toy Story 1&2 3D.

Zombieland is #1 at the box office.

The Sands of The Witch Crow: Parts I and II The Director's Cut might be uploaded on MySpace video soon.

Watchmen Exclusive

The Ultimate Collector's Box Set comes out this December!

Tom Cruise with a Lightsaber

I don't normally surf MySpace video, good thing I randomly felt like it today.

The Seinfeld Cast Reunion on Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO tonight @ 9:00!

"Say what!?"

My friend Trevor: "Mr. Whale! Mr. Whale! All the water has evaporated!" *Que The Face*

Just beat Medal of Honor: Frontline.

The Nintendo Wii is now $200!

Despite the existence of BluRay, will DVD still stay, unlike VHS? (fingures crossed)

Michael Jackson's This Is It - trailer

Watched the Lost Episodes of Chappeles Show, SO FUNNY. If he wouldn't have done whatever he did exactly, we would be at like Season 6.

Get what?

I think Rockstar needs to make a Bully 2 WAY before GTA V. How can we make this happen? Will all the fans on the web have to make a poll?

I just saw the trailer for the Nightmare on Elm Street remake. Looks kinda cool. Jackie Earl Haley is such a great actor. April 2010!

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) - trailer

James Dean comercial (what if?)

Opening This Week: 10/2/09

1. Capitalism: A Love Story

2. A Serious Man

3. Zombieland

4. Whip It

5. The Invention of Lying

6. Toy Story 1 & 2 3D

Lethal Weapon 2 & 3 are the best proof that Richard Donner should've originally made Superman II & III. What a world, it would've been...

The movie "9" is #9 at the box office! Hehehe! Hurhurhur!

Weekend Box Office Report: 9/25/09

1. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

2. Surrogates

3. Fame

4. The Informant!

5. I Can Do Bad All by Myself

6. Pandorum

7. Love Happens

8. Jennifer's Body

9. 9 [hahaha!]

10. Inglourious Basterds

I saw Surrogates & disliked it.

Crackdown 2 - game htrailer

I really want to get an XBOX 360 just to play CRACKDOWN now and CRACKDOWN 2 in 2010!

I met a new friend today...

Daybreakers - trailer

Is everyone else tired of the whole vampire thing? Enough already!

I saw The Informant! & liked it.

I saw The Hurt Locker & liked it!

The Informant! was funny. I was really glad I finally got to see a movie that didn't show that damn trailer to Shutter Island!

Zombieland - trailer 2

WTF? The TV spots / commercials to Love Happens totally gives away the ending! At least let the ladies have a little suspense.

Need to see Hurt Locker tomorrow. Informant this weekend. Zombieland, A Serious Man, and Capitalism: A Love Story weekend of October 2.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think Zombieland will be better than Shaun of the Dead? (Zombieland > or < Shaun of the Dead?)

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think Zombieland will be better than Saun of the Dead? (Will Zombieland > Saun of the Dead?)

liked (500) Days of Summer very much, and will have to get the soundtrack.

Rest in Peace Patrick Swayze

The Twilight Saga: New Moon - trailer

Whip It - trailer

The directorial debut of Drew Barrymore; could be interesting?

Youth in Revolt - trailer

Where The Wild Things Are - trailer

The Informant! - trailer

Big fan of the Ocean's Eleven movies.

Jennifer's Body - trailer

The Hurt Locker - trailer

The Sands of The Witch Crow: Parts 3 & 4 DX and Part 6 on Digg!

Here are my new submissions on Digg.com

The Sands of The Witch Crow: Parts III and IV Director's Cut

The Sands of The Witch Crow: Part 6

Enjoy.

My YouTube Channel Video Player

The Lovely Bones - trailer

Very interesting different, unique, and even diverse looking film.

A Serious Man - trailer

The Essential Gin Stevil Costume

Akira - BluRay Trailer

Full Gin Stevil Shot on TwitPic

Nobody Destroys The Sands of The Witch Crow - Update 9/7/09: Gin Stevil is fully revealed

Gin Stevil has been overall, a mystery... until now!

MySpace

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - teaser + trailer

The Sands of the Witch Crow (epic trailer)

Complements of gillSzilla, thanks buddy.

Astro Boy - trailer

Looks okay. I didn't watch the show, but I'll give the movie a chance.

Not exactly how I would imagine Wolverine's face...

Kinda looks like something Napoleon Dynamite would draw...

The Princess & The Frog - Mobile Pic

Looks pretty good. Been a while since they made an animated princess movie, so this film is a little bit of a big deal.

The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D Re-Release 2009? - Mobile Pic + (Old) Trailer

Apparently The Nightmare Before Christmas is to be re-released in Disney Digital 3D (again) this year. The mobile picture above was just taken yesterday, but the trailer below is a year or so old.

Toy Story 1 & 2 in 3D - Mobile Pic + Trailer

I am really excited for this, it's been forever since I saw Toy Story 1, and I'm pretty sure I only saw Toy Story 2 that one time in theaters. I will definitely try my best to catch these while they are out. Starts October 2nd, and only last two weeks. Mark your calenders! I have only seen the educational IMAX films in 3D, I really want to star taking advantage of the actual movies that are being put into 3D.

Aren't those supposed to be red?

The Men Who Stare at Goats - trailer

This looks like the funniest thing I've seen all year. It reminds me a little of Burn After Reading which was another black comedy that I liked, but this doesn't seem as dark, which will probably be good.

"The Sands have run out."

Complements of blazingstar25, thanks buddy!

The Grain of Sand :The Sands of the Witch Crow trailer

Complements of gillSzilla, thanks buddy!

Sands of the Witch Crow Mirage Trailer

Complements of gillSzilla, thanks buddy!

Very nostalgic sticker I found...

I'm pretty sure a hat does not go there...

Very awkward mannequin at my local AE.

An Unusual Get Away Driver...

This particular suspicious stranger was at one of my local theaters (no lie)...

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day - trailer

I know I'll be labeled a horrible person for saying this, but I'm not really a fan of the original. It was alright, and it had cool fight scenes, but I guess it just didn't take my breath away and won my heart like so many other people. I guess as far as "Boston + Irish Catholic + Crime + Cops + Mobs" I think The Departed is a much better film.

The Rorschach Skull Mask - Not sure if I like it or not...

This was at my local F.Y.E.

I guess it's kinda cool? It makes more sense than the Joker version when I think about it.

The Sands of The Witch Crow: Part 6

Coin Fail.

I hurt myself...

Cut my thumb Monday night between 6-7:00? I have 5 stitches in it. They won't be out until next weekend (10-12 days).

CiCi's ad has an awkward bubble...

I thought Bullet was alright. Steve McQueen was a lame cop in my opinion. It didn't suck, but it did not impress me.

Holy crap, I just saw a MUZZY commercial for the first time in like ten years!

The Return of The Living Dead - trailer

This was on AMC last night. Without a doubt the worst acting and effects I have ever seen. I will always remember the line: "Well Jimmy, those aren't weasels in those bags..."

The Return of The Living Dead has to have the worst acting and effects ever.

This one hat at the mall...

Saw an old B-movie called "The Day The Sky Exploded" for $4.99, and can't stop laughing.

Wizard movie fail.

I just realized that the title of the game "Space Invaders" has a double meaning!

Everybody is working for the weekend!

I'm not 100% sure if I want to get Terminator Salvation - The Director's R-Rated Cut DVD. Is it needed? The theatrical PG-13 cut was fine.

Inception - teaser

Capitalism: A Love Story - trailer

Actual footage from the moive, compared to the teaser trailer.

Rest in Peace Senator Edward Kennedy.

Just saw the teaser for Christopher Nolan's film, Inception. It looks amazing! Speaking of Leo DiCaprio, Shutter Island looks only okay.

Box Office Update: Weekend of 8/21/09

1. Inglourious Basterds

2. District 9

3. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

4. The Time Traveler's Wife

5. Julie & Julia

6. Shorts

7. G-Force

8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

9. The Ugly Truth

10. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

I did not care for Inglorious Basterds, much too violent, gory, bloody, and emotionally messed up for my taste. It's a shame that The Goods didn't do fair at all.

I just realized that Point Break is just a dumbed-down version of Heat. Both great films. Both 90's classics. I also like all four actors...

I'm sorry everyone but: I honestly can't say that I "liked" Inglorious Basterds. It was too messed up for me. I won't see it (ever) again...

Just saw Inglorious Basterds, and thought some parts were funny.

The Wolfman (2009) - trailer

Finally, a new classy horror movie. I'm looking forward to it.

Just watched Forgetting Sarah Marshal. It was really funny. I enjoyed it more than The 40 Year Old Virgin or Knocked Up.

I watched the Avatar teaser. It looks okay. It's the teaser we should've gotten in the beginning of summer, not end. Hope we'll get another.

Zombieland - trailer

Looks pretty funny. Hope they don't make it too bloody.

Shutter Island - trailer

I guess Leonardo DiCaprio has become Martin Scorsese's new DeNiro.

Capitalism: A Love Story - trailer

Michael Moore's next film explores the root causes of the global economic meltdown and takes a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as the biggest robbery in the history of this country the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions... A very interesting and different trailer.

Amelia - trailer

The story of Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviatrix. Looks okay, not really my type of movie though.

I need to remember to not buy tees from Kohls anymore. No matter what the size on the tag is, they always shrink differently. It's always a mystery...

The Vampire Diaries on The CW? No! Enough with the damn vampires. Its almost like every other show, book, & movie anymore is about vampires.

Like how the 4th Final Destination is in 3D. Because "Final Destination 3D" wouldnt have made sense; but "The Final Destination... 3D", duh?

My Favorite Sands of the Witch Crow parts so far / of the first half: Part 5 Part 2 Part 4 Part 1 Part 3

Will the Play Station 3 Slim be helpful for PS3 sales? Cheaper compared to it's original, but not compared to other systems. Wii still wins.

Watched Saving Silverman today. Some parts were so funny I just had to rewatch them. Very under rated film. Steve Zahn is really funny to me.

Will be posting my review for District 9 soon. Not 100% on whether or not I'll see Inglorious Basterds this weekend. Time will tell.

Turtles in Time Re-Sehlled for XBOX Live

Box Office Update: Weekend of 8/14/09

1. District 9
Weekend: $37.4M
Gross: $37.4M

2. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Weekend: $22.3M
Gross: $98.6M

3.The Time Traveler's Wife
Weekend: $18.6M
Gross: $18.6M

4. Julie & Julia
Weekend: $12.1M
Gross: $43.3M

5. G-Force
Weekend: $6.92M
Gross: $99.1M

6. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Weekend: $5.64M
Gross: $5.64M

7. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Weekend: $5.14M
Gross: $284M

8. The Ugly Truth
Weekend: $4.45M
Gross: $77.5M

9. Gake no ue no Ponyo
Weekend: $3.59M
Gross: $3.59M

10. Funny People
Weekend: $3.01M
Gross: $47.9M

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - review

**1/2
I guess there is a lot that attracts the kid in us about summer blockbusters, especially one based on an 1980's cartoon, toy line, and comic book; way to outdo yourself Hasbro. When I saw Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in June, I wasn't exactly impressed with it, while I enjoyed it in the long run, and it was overall entertaining, it was just missing something. Mainly the main problem was the length, it was just too damn long.

But I am pleased to say, that G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is one of the most entertaining films of the summer. Overall I enjoyed it, I mean sure it was super cheesy and corny, but it was all for fun. Director Stephen Sommers' (The Mummy) vision worked well for this adaptation. The entire cast (from Duke, to Marlon Wayans' character, to Sienna Miller as The Baroness) delivered a decent performance. My only complaint, is that while I liked Dennis Quaid's work, there were a couple lines that he over acted with, but perhaps it was the script's fault there. I can honestly say that I liked it more than a decent amount of other films this summer. I am definitely plan on buying it.

Better than Transformers 2, and way better than Wolverine.

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - trailer

As soon as Ken Watanabe asked "Are you boys 21?" I thought this film was going in a completely different direction, Haha... It looks okay, but the vampire movies and shows are really getting old now.

Legion - trailer

I was laughing pretty hard at the old lady, only to be silenced by the stretching guy; pretty freaky stuff. Does not look half bad.

The Book of Eli - trailer

The Matrix Reloaded - Super Bowl Spot (2003)

Loved This Promo

(500) Days of Summer - trailer

Inglourious Basterds - international trailer

Taking Woodstock - trailer

Ninja Assassin - trailer

Inglorious Basterds - trailer

June & July 2009 Movie Reviews (+Drag Me to Hell)

May

Drag Me to Hell
**1/2
If you enjoyed the humor of The Evil Dead Trilogy (Evil Dead, Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn, Army of Darkness) and the humor that translated into the lame style and disappointment of Spider-Man 3 you will enjoy Sam Raimi's new horror / comedy feature. Probably some of the best laughs I received this summer came from Drag Me to Hell, without a doubt full of serious head shaking, eye rolling, and face-palming moments, but all done on purpose (or at least I hope it was). Definitely worth a rent if you missed it in theaters. Probably one of the best-worst movies ever.

June

The Hangover
***
This experience was not only the funniest film I've seen this summer, but this entire year! Finally, an unbiased comedy that treats all it's characters will enough of their own 'moments', each and every character delivers a great laugh that rivals with each other. Not too much I can get into without instantly spoiling the film for your viewing. Worth a ticket, and worth owning.

Land of the Lost
**
I honestly can't say I 'disliked' this movie, but I certainly didn't 'love' it. Overall I'll just go ahead and say I liked it. I really enjoyed the performance by Danny McBride, course he has become one, if not my top favorite comedian lately, I'm really glad he's getting noticed and is on the rise in Hollywood. Will Ferrell did slightly above decent at least with what he was given, as always. I saw this film in the morning for $4, so I was satisfied because in the end I believe that it wasn't worth $8. Worth a rent, or better yet a viewing when it's finally on TV.

The Taking of Pelham 123
**1/2
As talented as John Travolta and Denzel Washington can be, I haven't been too satisfied with some of their films in the past, therefor I was hesitant on giving both of them my time. But I honestly have to say that this was a fair film. Got me through a boring thursday, so mission accomplished on my part. The directing and editing was cool, acting was at least at an average level. I'll give it second glances (not an entire viewing) when it's on TV.

Year One
*
Yes, the biggest flop of the summer, and the most underperforming comedy lately with all the talented comedians and actors involved. Harold Ramis co-wrote Ghostbusters and Strips, and directed Caddyschack and Groundhog Day; some of the top comedies to live up to therefor this film did not seem like a Ramis film. Oh well, better luck with Ghostbusters III.

Tansformers: Revenge of the Fallen
**1/2
Special effects? Check. Awesome explosions? Check. Original cast? Check. More robots this time? Check. Fun action scenes with funny dialogue? Check. A good solid story that's of a decent level and length? Shoot... Transformers II was a fun action/adventure blockbuster. But I'm afraid that it was just too long and the story was unbalanced, making it not live up to the original. I enjoyed it, and will look forward to watching it again when I own it; but better luck to the writers and editors on the third installment of the trilogy hopefully.

July

Public Enemies
**
Sure Michael Mann is a great writer and director, the guy made Heat! But, like certain parts of Heat and most of Collateral, to many scenes dragged, and even were unnecessary; ultimately, this film was too damn long. That's all I can say. I have to desire to own, or even rent it. Certain parts were good, once again the performances of Johnny Depp and Christian Bale were great, but this movie was not fully enjoyable in the end. No hate toward it, but certainly no love either.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
**1/2
I have seen all Harry Potter films to date except The Goblet of Fire (4th one). I highly enjoyed 1, 2, (even) 3, and 5. I have to say that either the third or the fifth is my favorite. But I'm afraid that too much of this (6th) was dedicated to too many quiet conversations that echo in huge hallways. 90% of the dialogue was whispering. I guess I'll buy this one to add with all the others, but once again: "I hope the next one is better."

Funny People
**1/2
The trickiest movie of the summer, I definitely like it, but was I close to loving it? Funny People have gotten generally positive reviews, 2/3 of the other people I saw it with thought of it in a negative tone. My one other friend loved it. Some parts weren't very funny, but were they apart of some deep, somewhat complex character development plot device? I'm afraid if I think too far into I'll end up not getting anywhere with it. All I can warn with: "Don't expect a full-on comedy, cause the seriousness lives strong in this film." This was some of Adam Sandler's best acting, and Seth Rogan was enjoyable as he usually is. But it seems that Judd Adatow's films are growing less and less funny, and more serious on life issues.

Movie reviews on the way soon.

I will make a movie review post for all of June & July (sorry for being late)

And I will now do individual movie reviews for August films.

"Funny People" - liked it (a decent amount)

"G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" - liked it (a good bit)

Stay tuned for the full reviews next week.

Thanks,
Blake.

The Sands of The Witch Crow Poster

The Sands of The Witch Crow Photo: "Rah"

blakevjones Update (6/7-6/16)

I will be without internet for a little over one week.

txt tweets aren't going through to Twitter, guess it's related to their recent problem.

Be sure to visit my other web pages in the time-being:

My MySpace Profile

My YouTube Channel

My TwitPic Uploads

My Digg Page

I will be seeing "GI Joe" when I am gone,
expect a review for that and all of June & July.

Thank, enjoy your week,
Blake

Seeing "Funny People" Tonight

I want to do a review post of all of June and July.
I also want to make a vlog start doing video movie reviews.
Wonder want I'd want my YouTube page to be called it the long run:
"The Blake Jones Channel" or "The Blake Jones Vlog"? I'm not sure.
I also want to make "The Blake Jones Site". Need to look into Freewebs.

The Sands of The Witch Crow: Part 3 & 4 DX

More Sands of the Witch Crow photos on TwitPic

More Sands of the Witch Crow photos on TwitPic

Sands of the Witch Crow photos on TwitPic

My TwitPic Page

"No One Destroys The Sands of The Witch Crow!" (7/29/09 Update)

Good news everyone, we have started filming "The Sands of The Witch Crow" again.

We have filmed the first couple scenes of Part 6, and want to have it uploaded in early September; meaning that "999" has been put on hold.

The plan is to film footage during a month's period, and once a month a new episode will be released on the set date. It's not exactly as good as us being able to put a new part out a week, but it's honestly easier for myself and my friends. When we attempted to film Part 6 the first time, we rushed it and were a little over our heads, thus resulting in the poor qualities, and then thus resulting in us having to now redevelop and concept and plot and, and re-shoot Part 6.

Anyway, in related news, a Director's Cut Combination of Parts 3 & 4 (much like 1 & 2) will be uploaded later this week. Expect it around Saturday, August 1.

I hope all who reads this is as excited as my friends and I are.

Thanks,
Blake.

Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland 2010 - trailer

Tron Legacy (Tron 2) - trailer

I Will Be Away For A Week

I will be away and unable to post blog entries from:

Saturday July 11 -to- Saturday July 18

I will post when I return; have a nice week.

Vince with Slap Chop (Long version)

Rest in Peace Billy Mays

The Informant! - trailer

Recent Digg Stories of Mine

First Images Of Josh Brolin In ‘Jonah Hex’ Appear

New Iron Man 2 & Spider-Man 4 Posters at Licensing Expo

New Marvel Movie Logos and Scott Pilgrim vs The World Poster

Must Love Jaws

Alfred Molina Says He’d Love To Return As Doctor Octopus

"The Sands of The Witch Crow" is on Digg!

Here are the subbmission links to "The Sands of The Witch Crow"

Director's Cut of Parts I & II

Original Cut of Part 1

Original Cut of Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Digg Them Up!

Stan Lee Cameos in Marvel Movies

The Last Airbender - teaser

Based on the recent nickelodeon cartoon "Avatar: The Last Airbender"

Written & Directed by M. Night Shyamalan
I don't personally dislike him, but audiences and critics have been disappointed him for some time now. This also doesn't seem like his kind of movie. Oh well, I guess we can expect a twist in the end though.

"TR2N" (Tron 2) - trailer

(Newer) "Trick 'R Treat" Trailer

Rock N' Rolla - trailer

New Minute Maid Commercial (Funniest Ad I've Seen in a While)

Ocean's 13 - teaser & trailer

Recently watched this, so I felt like posting these.

Terminator Salvation TV Spot featuring CGI Arnold Schwarzenegger

Extract - trailer

"Must Love Jaws" - (parody video)

The Lonely Island: Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions

Army of Darkness - trailer

Saw Drag Me To Hell tonight, it was decent; very funny in some parts.
Figured I'd post this video.

I completed all 4 X-Men movies in 1 month.

Since X-Men Origins: Wolverine on May 1, watched the other 3 on DVD. Final verdict? A franchise with it's ups and downs.

Here is all 4 X-Men movie trailers (from Origins to The Last Stand)

Ocean's 40 (Parody Trailer)

200th Post! Bryan Singer Fancies Another Go At The X-Men And Superman: My Digg Story

Total Film has an interview with Bryan Singer, Inevitably, the conversation turned to the two big superhero franchise he’s already contributed to - Superman and X-Men. (from /Film)

Bryan Singer Fancies Another Go At The X-Men And Superman

My Digg Page

All My Digg Stories

My Digg Widget

The Twilight Saga: New Moon - trailer

I hope these movies don't win at the MTV Movie Awards every year. The sooner this franchise ends the better. Maybe they should just release 2 a year. GO AWAY!

Movie Reviews for May 2009

X-Men Origins: Wolverine
*
I really loved X2: X-Men United (2003), and I liked the original X-Men (2000), and I even thought X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) was alright (even if it was disappointing in too many parts). But I have to say that I am not impressed, or even pleased with the Wolverine movie. It was not very well paced, the characters weren't that well written. Now, I know the entire point of me doing these movie reviews is to 'get into it'... but, honestly, I don't have much to say, except this is the worst X-Men movie, a so-so superhero movie, and a slightly below average movie. I thought the writing just wasn't very satisfying. I did however enjoy the camera angles and backgrounds, and I thought overall the depiction of Wolverine's origin wasn't too bad. I felt that certain parts were too lame and cheesy. The one character that many fanboys were interested in, was Wade Wilson / Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds). All the hype and anticipation that went into the role and presence of Deadpool in this movie was easily in vain in the end. Reynolds was only in it for about less than 10 minutes, and the adaptation of Deadpool was compltetely poor; In his final parts he reminded me more of The Mummy then the comic book character. This film was worth a viewing, when it's below $5, maybe I'll think of adding it to my X-Men DVD collection.

Star Trek
***
I am not even a fan of Star Trek... or should I say "I wasn't"... that is how powerful this movie is. The writing, the directing, the acting, the special effects, everything was amazing. This is the Star Trek film that has been needed for a long time. I can see (and have heard) how certain bits and pieces of this film could rub hard-core Trekkies the wrong way, but I'm glad that it is still being excepted in a wide range. Usually when I see a film I am always able to figure out who is my favorite character, but for this it's extremely difficult; Kirk, Spock, Bones, Scotty, all were excellent. The only flaw with the new Star Trek film, was that they didn't film it with a second and third at the same time, but at least two sequels have been announced, and I can't wait. I could only hope (along with many others) that every summer can have a blockbuster this good.

Angels & Demons
**
When I walked out of The Da Vinci Code in May 2006, all I could say was "Well, at least there is only one more month until Superman Returns comes out...", and I was lucky enough this time to be able to say "Well, at least there is only one more week until Terminator Salvation comes out..."; I just don't like these films. It has nothing to do with a religious preference, but I just find them very boring. I was so close to liking Angels & Demons; only to be pissed at the very end. I wont give anything away, but let me just say that in the last 10 minutes they make a certain character appear a certain way, and I really liked it and thought it fit; but then in the last 5 minutes they turned it around and completely ruined that certain character... I'll have to include a spoiler alert in a video review of this soon. I hope there will not be anymore of these books to make into movies, cause I honestly can't take the dull story-telling anymore.

Terminator Salvation
***
Now, before I start out let me just say I didn't dislike Terminator 3: Rise of The Machines (2003), but it was the worst one, and it was a little questionable in certain parts. The first Terminator (1984) was great, but I'm afraid that I (along with the majority of movie goers, fans, and critics) have always thought that Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) was the best one. Yes, you heard that right, "was" the best one. I am extremely satisfied and impressed with Salvation. I think it fixes the stains, scars (whatever you want to call them) that were caused in T3; it surpasses T1 as far as I'm concerned; and (alright, I wont take my excitement too far) at least ties with T2 in many ways. But T4 has proved a lot more as it's own movie as well. Christian Bale as John Connor gives us the dominant action hero that summer movies need. Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright is a genius addition to the already established cast of characters. Anton Yelchin as Kyle Reese is well done. And even the scenes Helena Bonham Carter delivers shows once again that she has done her acting the way she does it best (creepy). Over all, this film has helped me get over the fact of moving on since last year and having a summer without Batman or Indiana Jones.


Enjoy your summer everyone. I'll keep the reviews coming.

Review / Rant of The 2009 MTV Movie Awards.

It should have just been called "The Twilight Awards"...

My main problems:

1. The Dark Knight only won "Best Villain" (which was a given)

2. Indiana Jones 4 was ignored (at least have the fridge scene for "WTF Moment")

3. They were missing some categories that they have had before.

4. Twilight stole the entire show almost...
Best Kiss - ok, I understand that winning the popular vote.
Best Breakthrough Performance Male - fine, whatever.
Best Fight - Hell no.
Best Movie - F*ck no!

Andy Sandburg was a great host, and it did have allot of funny moments, but I'm afraid I liked 06 and 08 better.

I will twitter during the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.

I will try to make at least a tweet for every win.

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trailer for: "Where The Wild Things Are" (official) & "Everyone Poops" (parody)