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.