Tuesday, November 8, 2011

I really, really tried.

I tried. I tried to watch this movie. With 355 left I try and either stick through it, or not waste my time.

I came across a movie called "Run! Bitch Run!" I got 6min28sec into it before I had to just jump ship.

First, the title doest make a lick of sence. So, run. And is it a place or road called "Bitch run"? Shouldnt it be "Run, Bitch! Run" ? More less telling the bitch to run?

The 6 minuits I watched had 3 separate topless women with 3 diffrent guys. All in the same house or something. Then one of the (for sake of argument) bitches freaks out after her john calls her a whore. So she stabs the tubby bastard, and her pimp (more like a kid rock wanna be) runs to dispose of the body.

Thats as far as I could take it. I have seen "Gigli" followed by "From Justin to Kelly", and I ware that as a badge of shame. And I couldnt get through "Run! Bitch Run!"


Day 9: "Lenny" Experiment in Dusty

Lenny Bruce was the first smart, edgy comic. From working as an MC in burlesque shows to top bill at some of the best clubs in america to  being a pioneer for the first amendment.

Now, as all good burlesque MC's, drugs and easy women were the norm. Having both in his life did not make his journey easy. From a drug addicted wife to booting heroin before a show.

Dustin Hoffman plays Lenny, damn near perfect. I have been a fan of Lenny for the past 10 years. I LOVED Dustin's performance.

The movie is directed by Bob Fosse, director of "All that Jazz" and "Cabaret". He knew what he was doing when he made "Lenny". It starts slow and a little like a soft core porn (there a lot of boobs and sex) and Dustin's performance really pulls you in. Half way in you are hooked.

With my Ratings system I Liked this movie and I recommend it, although it is not for everyone.
3 stars of 5.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

An Experiment in Dusty

So as I look at my Netflix que and noticed that Dustin Hoffman was in about 6 of the movies. I know he was amazing as Captain Hook and the funniest as a Focker. Scared the shit out of me in Straw Dogs. But most of his "classics" I have never seen. So every Tuesday, for the rest of 2011, I will Dig up a Dustin Hoffman classic.

Ratings System and You

Hey there, Billy. You know when you are watching the picture movie with your favorite stars and you have that "funny feeling" inside you? Don't worry, that feeling is totally natural. Most boys your age start to feel it, too. It is commonly known as a "rating your movies" moment.

Like, as you watch Clark Gable and you want to tell your friends about is keen new roll, you would use this ratings system to inform them if it is a good movie, or total crap.

1- Bad movie. Stay away. Only recomend this movie to people you dont like.
2- Good movie. You liked it and was worth tour time. Some people might not like it, but you did.
3- Great movie. Recomend this to your friends. Liked it and you think they will too.
4- Amazing movie. Knocked your socks off good. You think about it for days after. It is a must watch for your friends.
5- Simply, enfuego. You will hound your friends till they watch it. You will watch it multiple times. Best of the best.

So, Billy. I hope this cleared up any confusion. Next time i'll tell you why theolder boys cut holes in the bottoms of their popcorn buckets.

Day 8: "When You're Strange"

Being a Doors fan, I wanted to see this. Narrated by Johnny Depp, this intimate look into the mystery that was Jim Morrison and The Doors.

We all knew drugs and booze were the 5th and 6th members of the band, but these eliments along with the warped artistic mind of The lizard king was one of the late 60's greatest musical groups.

Plain and simple, this is my very first 5 star review. Even on a good sound system this movie was phenominal.

Some people think Jim was a poet, who's soul was trapped between heaven and hell. Others think he was just another rock star that burned out. The fact is, anything that burns out, has to be on fire.

5 Stars. Perfect.


Saturday, November 5, 2011

Day 7: "The Thing"

John Carpenter's classic horror tale of living in Antartica. The cold, the isolation, and no women. Norwegans comming on your land shooting at you. Oh yeah, and aliean pleague.

Now I have never seen this movie. I know the plot, know who's in it, and know it is considered a horror movie classic. Was it good, yes. Will I see the new one, yes. Will I keep answering my own questions? Yes.

If you havent seen it, watch it. It is a must.

It was a damn good movie. I give it 2 our of 5 stars.


Day 6: "Bottle Shock"

This movie is about the amazing story of how California wines became respected by their french counterparts.

This movie stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Freddy Rodriguez. It is a very well told story, great visuals of the Nappa Vally vineries, and northern California. I'm not so much a wine drinker, more of a beer drinker, but still a great story.

I really liked this film, and highly reccomend it to anyone who likes a little vino now and again.

This was a great film, 4 out of 5 stars.