And if they do decide to continue it.... I'll break down and finally get a Facebook account of my own. (it's worth it that much to me)
LONG LIVE THE EU REBELLION!
Thursday, July 31, 2014
SAVE THE EXPANDED UNIVERSE!
And if they do decide to continue it.... I'll break down and finally get a Facebook account of my own. (it's worth it that much to me)
LONG LIVE THE EU REBELLION!
Video Power Full Episode
A buddy of mine reminded me about this show. I used to think this kid was a grown up! Anyway, the moment I heard the theme song I knew it by heart!
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Do you remember? (6)
Let's talk about a few old stores today:
I loved Weldon Books. I shopped there every time I went to the mall. If they'd have stayed open I never would have bought books from anywhere else. They were great. I have SO many good memories at this store it broke my heart when they closed it in Monroe and hurt a little in 2011 when I heard they'd all closed.
I'd buy the franchise if I were rich.
Remember the old style Burger King? The "whopper" sign is almost as big as their title! It looks dated now, but if you grew up on the day, a memory of this store just popped back up in your head.
Remember the classic high blue roofs these things had? Though very dated it also made it unique.
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Remember when they had a bucket on top of their sign? I loved that bucket! Don't know why the opted out of it. It was so unique. Oh well.
Any other stores you remember back in the day that look different or are no more now?
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Do you remember? (5)
I remember seeing this back in college and thinking "that is the future"
I was all about getting some too. I HATED moving furniture. In fact, my first time shopping for some, was just going around the showroom, picking up couches to find which was the lightest and choosing it. (no joke)
The first time I saw some in real life I was bummed out. It was all so small! It looked more like something for a kids room and not in college. So I abandoned my dreams of super light furniture and have been suffering during moves ever since.
Remember these?! I know they still sell them but back in the day I think everyone I knew had a ring of necklace on them. (mine was a necklace) You loved it too, but didn't know why the colors said you were "sad" or "angry" when you weren't. You actually questioned yourself saying "Why am I so mad?" Not realizing the stupid piece of junk was just that... junk.
I admit though... if I ever see a cool looking necklace like the one I had back in the day....SOLD!!
Have a great weekend folks!
Monday, July 28, 2014
Windows 3D Maze Screensaver
Today I'd like to take you back to the good old 90's with some screensavers you may remember from beck in the day.
Amazing to think about how many hours I wasted watching these screens too!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
24 review
Um, spoilers?
I thought the season went well. Jack was as god as he ever was, the rest f the cast was good and the overall story arc was great.
I didn't like the "flash forward 12 hours" to make it equal "24" but when you're only cleared for a half season I guess you have to make do with what you got!
Though it ended on another "cliffhanger" I hope they don't wait 4 years before doing another season. It was hard to remember why the Russians were made at him in the first place.
The numbers were good, but the 24 team said they'd take a while before coming back for another season or movie. According to the reports they're just "waiting on the right script to come along" so here's to hoping it comes in time for next summer!
Overall, I thought it was great. I love me some Jack Bauer so I'm biased I'll admit, but if they bring it back next year, I'm in!
Saturday, July 26, 2014
August Movie Preivew
My, my, my, is it almost August already?! Let's get on with the upcoming movies for next month!
Guardians of the Galaxy
More intrigue as to how they'll make this work, than interest in the overall plot will be bringing me to this movie. Marvel/Disney have a lot banking on this one. Either it's a huge success and propels Marvel into an overall powerhouse at the box office, or it fizzles out after the 1st weekend and spells the beginning of the end for comic book movies.
I'll be watching and waiting either way.
Sin City: A Dame to Kill for
I loved the first one... however that easy years ago and I was really into Frank Miller back then. Now I'm perfectly content with waiting for this to hit Netflix and kill time watching it there.
Expendables 3
Megan can't wait for this film and though I'm not as excited as she is, it should be a fun popcorn movie and I'll enjoy it for that.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Michael Bay + Meagan Fox = Not a chance you'll see me in theaters for this one.
Let's Be Cops
A fun idea for a movie, the trailer looks enjoyable but it also looks like they show all the good scenes in the entire movie. I'll pass on this one, but may check it out once Netflix picks it up.
Anything I missed, let me know
More intrigue as to how they'll make this work, than interest in the overall plot will be bringing me to this movie. Marvel/Disney have a lot banking on this one. Either it's a huge success and propels Marvel into an overall powerhouse at the box office, or it fizzles out after the 1st weekend and spells the beginning of the end for comic book movies.
I'll be watching and waiting either way.
I loved the first one... however that easy years ago and I was really into Frank Miller back then. Now I'm perfectly content with waiting for this to hit Netflix and kill time watching it there.
Megan can't wait for this film and though I'm not as excited as she is, it should be a fun popcorn movie and I'll enjoy it for that.
Michael Bay + Meagan Fox = Not a chance you'll see me in theaters for this one.
A fun idea for a movie, the trailer looks enjoyable but it also looks like they show all the good scenes in the entire movie. I'll pass on this one, but may check it out once Netflix picks it up.
Anything I missed, let me know
Friday, July 25, 2014
Post #4000
Just wanted to thank everyone for reading, you're the reason I'm still blogging after all these years!
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Do you remember? (4)
Pepsi without the food coloring. That's all it was... and I LOVED it!!!
Unfortunately, I'm was in the 1% of people who loved it too and it was quickly canceled.
I wish they'd try to bring it back one more time...
It was illegal to sell in certain states because of it's high caffeine count. (not kidding) That's why when we past by a store in Virginia that was selling them, we each bought a few.
I remember they tasted awful, but remember this was before the days of the "energy drink" and companies were trying to figure out how to sell a drink that would keep you awake.
Bray still has one on his shelf back at Mom's house. I wouldn't try it though. Who knows what that formula has mutated into by now.
Ok, no really a food but wasn't it weird we had toothpicks that tasted like cinnamon? I remember they carried these at the Chinese restaurant in town. I think the idea was to pick our teeth and freshen out breathe at the same time.
Who knows, right?
Oh my dear beloved drink. I don't know how it started but back in college EVERYONE thought I loved this drink. It wasn't bad but folks kept buying me them by the cases and it was something I became "known for" for some reason.
Like Josta, the was the energy drink BEFORE energy drinks. They discontinued it when real energy drinks started flooding the market because, what's the point anymore?
Though I do see a lot of fans of this drink online maybe they ought to think about resurrecting it sometime and see how it would fair on the market.
Hey, I'd try a 2 liter at least!
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Do you remember? (3)
Let's talk about foods for today:
Hello Pudding Pops
When were these pulled off the market? And why wasn't I informed about it?!? I used to LOVE pudding pops! Chocolate was the best and vanillas were always last to go in our house. But why they stopped making them is weird.
Or maybe me just realizing they're gone answers the question itself.
EZ Squirt Ketchup
Remember when some wizard came up with the idea to throw different food colorings into ketchup and think the product would catch on to the world?
Kinda gross but I remember my old roomie and I bought the blue ketchup and after dining on it the next day we had a strange color show up when we.... went to the bathroom.
Yeah, I'll leave it at that.
P.B. Crisps
Another classic favorite of mine that isn't around anymore. Remember the candy coated shell with peanut butter in the middle? Oh what a delight!
Cheez Balls
Sure they make them still, but not by Planters. And theirs was the best tasting! Guess they decided to knuckle down on only having peanuts in their products. It's too bad though, these mamma-jammas were the real deal!
Back with more food products tomorrow!
When were these pulled off the market? And why wasn't I informed about it?!? I used to LOVE pudding pops! Chocolate was the best and vanillas were always last to go in our house. But why they stopped making them is weird.
Or maybe me just realizing they're gone answers the question itself.
Remember when some wizard came up with the idea to throw different food colorings into ketchup and think the product would catch on to the world?
Kinda gross but I remember my old roomie and I bought the blue ketchup and after dining on it the next day we had a strange color show up when we.... went to the bathroom.
Yeah, I'll leave it at that.
Another classic favorite of mine that isn't around anymore. Remember the candy coated shell with peanut butter in the middle? Oh what a delight!
Sure they make them still, but not by Planters. And theirs was the best tasting! Guess they decided to knuckle down on only having peanuts in their products. It's too bad though, these mamma-jammas were the real deal!
Back with more food products tomorrow!
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Do you remember? (2)
These were big in the late 80's and early 90's and still come out from time to time under certain franchises. But the originals were so much fun. I'd try to read through them without dying (which I always would fail at) but after reading it, I'd take several different "paths" to read all the multiple endings it had.
Once I even killed myself off on the 1st choice! I don't know what's funnier, they fact I'm so bad at making decisions or the fact I got passed over it as a kid!
They still make Bugles but does ANYONE do this anymore?! I never see it if they do. This was the whole reason you bought these. If you'll remember they weren't much on taste, just another oddly shaped snack for our fancy.
Hmmm... maybe I should go get a bag now...
Again, another toy my little brother had as a kid. (I'm trying to hit a wide target audience with these posts) But I do remember thinking it was cool, though too big for hot wheels to drive on. It also irritated me that my brother never drove on the roads.
Just another sign to show how old I was getting.
DANG! I totally forgot about these things until I started doing research for these posts! Remember the weighted bird you could balance on your finger? It was one of those "science" toys your mom would get you.
Looking back I never wondered what the big attraction to these was for everyone. Just that after a couple of days, this toy got old quick!
Sure they make them today but it ain't like the old days when EVERY sticker was practically scratch and sniff. I remember our teacher would sometimes give these out when we did a great job on our test. It was like having a badge of honor!
(sigh) They sure don't make them like they used to!
Monday, July 21, 2014
Do you remember? (1)
Welcome to my new segment this week about things you may (or may not) remember. Here's my first set:
Geo Safari
We had one growing up and I loved playing on this "learning toy" so much! I don't know why but it was like a challenge to memorize every quiz. Guess that was the point, right? To make learning fun? Well it sure was on this thing! The states and capitals were my favorite. It even had a timer before marking you wrong or showed you the correct answer if you got it wrong.
Learning will never be this fun for me again.
Sticky Hands
I know they still sell them in gumball machines but I never see people with them like I used to anymore. It was fun to slap them against the window or on the table and walls. I never used it to grab anything, sticking it to a surface was the most fun. They didn't last long though did they? I think after the first day the sticky wore off and they became useless.
Art Kit
We all had one. We all thought it was awesome and we ended up losing half of them around the house within the first month. I remember we all had one to share and it irritated me that after only a week we had colors missing.
I suspected Jordan and Caleb of eating them.... or worse. You wanted to use everything in the kid but once you used the paint pad, it never looked the same.
Why did every parent get one of these for their kid in the first place?! Isn't that like saying "Here Billy, now go draw something for Mommy on the walls"
Laser Pointers
The bane of every movie theater in the late 90's and early 2000's before cell phones were the enemy. You always had one jackass though, who brought one to the theater just to ruin the movie for you. They still sell them but no one uses them anymore..... hmmm... perhaps I should bring this menace back into the movies with me next time I go.....
More tomorrow!
We had one growing up and I loved playing on this "learning toy" so much! I don't know why but it was like a challenge to memorize every quiz. Guess that was the point, right? To make learning fun? Well it sure was on this thing! The states and capitals were my favorite. It even had a timer before marking you wrong or showed you the correct answer if you got it wrong.
Learning will never be this fun for me again.
I know they still sell them in gumball machines but I never see people with them like I used to anymore. It was fun to slap them against the window or on the table and walls. I never used it to grab anything, sticking it to a surface was the most fun. They didn't last long though did they? I think after the first day the sticky wore off and they became useless.
We all had one. We all thought it was awesome and we ended up losing half of them around the house within the first month. I remember we all had one to share and it irritated me that after only a week we had colors missing.
I suspected Jordan and Caleb of eating them.... or worse. You wanted to use everything in the kid but once you used the paint pad, it never looked the same.
Why did every parent get one of these for their kid in the first place?! Isn't that like saying "Here Billy, now go draw something for Mommy on the walls"
The bane of every movie theater in the late 90's and early 2000's before cell phones were the enemy. You always had one jackass though, who brought one to the theater just to ruin the movie for you. They still sell them but no one uses them anymore..... hmmm... perhaps I should bring this menace back into the movies with me next time I go.....
More tomorrow!
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Breaking Bad (review)
Breaking Bad is a great tragedy in the truest since of the word. Though probably not the best series I've seen, it's definitely one of the better ones. I loved the performances, the story but some characters fell short for me.
Is it as good as everyone says? That's debatable. Is it worth watching? Oh yes! But I think after hearing people freak out over this so for so long it may have risen the bar a little too high for me while watching it.
I'm not complaining or saying it sucks, I enjoyed a lot of things about it and am glad the ending was justifiable unlike so many other shows.
Not sure what I'll be watching next. I have a few movies to get out of the way but as for my next series... I remain undecided.
Any suggestions?
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Essential Guide to Warfare (review)
Jason Fry has risen in my opinion, as being one of the top authorities on the expanded universe. Not only does he connect the random EU fiction into the greater story (i.e. Droids cartoon and comic strips) but he's the first person EVER to completely fit the entire Marvel comic series within continuity SEEMLESSLY! Something I wasn't quite sure could be done.
Jason has an astonishing attention to detail and wraps up as many continuity errors he can find within the EU. (some even I didn't realize) I haven't been this schooled by a book since "The Essential Reader's Companion"
I mark it a "must" for serious EU fans, all the amazing artwork inside is just the icing on a very delicious cake!
Friday, July 18, 2014
Best TV deaths
I'm cheating on my theme for the week but I can't help but talk about what I believe were the top 5 most shocking deaths on television.
24 - Terry Bauer
The ending to 24's first season literally had me and my cousin fall off the couch and on to the floor in shock. Years later this is arguably the greatest death scene in TV history. You think Terry's safe for the first time since the show began and BAM, she's been betrayed by Jack's best friend Nina.
Simply incredible.
Dexter - Rita
They should have ended the show right here. We say that now, but if they had ended it here you know we'd all be screaming for more. Rita's death not only hit the "reset" button on Dexter's humanity it also gave us the chilling realization that the Trinity killer had already one.
To bad I can't say the same for the rest of the series!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Buffy's Mom
It was 2am when I swore to myself that I'd stop watching Buffy (for the first time) and go to bed. Then the episode ended with Buffy returning home from her adventure only to find her Mother lying dead on the couch.
I cursed myself for ever starting this series in the first place, popped in the next DVD and suffered at work the next day from a lack of sleep.
The Walking Dead - Sophie
About any death scene is shocking in this show but the death of young Sophie took every comic book fan by surprise. As some of you know, she makes it a long way in the comics. Killing her off so early in the show had my best friend and I looking like a slack-jawed walker as well!
Side note: Her Dad went to Auburn and gave me a vibrant "War Eagle" when I met his daughter for the first time. I like her even more knowing this about her!
The Shield - Lem
You watch this show every season and though you don't know how, you KNOW it's all going to work out for Mackey and the gang in the end. Then Lem dies and turns your whole world upside down. If you don't know what I'm talking about watch this show and see. It's so good even giving away this death scene in the final season won't ruin the overall story line in it.
Some of you may recall, The Shield even got in my Top 5 best TV series endings as well so me adding to another sit just goes to show you how much I think of it.
That's my 5. What's yours?
The ending to 24's first season literally had me and my cousin fall off the couch and on to the floor in shock. Years later this is arguably the greatest death scene in TV history. You think Terry's safe for the first time since the show began and BAM, she's been betrayed by Jack's best friend Nina.
Simply incredible.
They should have ended the show right here. We say that now, but if they had ended it here you know we'd all be screaming for more. Rita's death not only hit the "reset" button on Dexter's humanity it also gave us the chilling realization that the Trinity killer had already one.
To bad I can't say the same for the rest of the series!
It was 2am when I swore to myself that I'd stop watching Buffy (for the first time) and go to bed. Then the episode ended with Buffy returning home from her adventure only to find her Mother lying dead on the couch.
I cursed myself for ever starting this series in the first place, popped in the next DVD and suffered at work the next day from a lack of sleep.
About any death scene is shocking in this show but the death of young Sophie took every comic book fan by surprise. As some of you know, she makes it a long way in the comics. Killing her off so early in the show had my best friend and I looking like a slack-jawed walker as well!
Side note: Her Dad went to Auburn and gave me a vibrant "War Eagle" when I met his daughter for the first time. I like her even more knowing this about her!
The Shield - Lem
You watch this show every season and though you don't know how, you KNOW it's all going to work out for Mackey and the gang in the end. Then Lem dies and turns your whole world upside down. If you don't know what I'm talking about watch this show and see. It's so good even giving away this death scene in the final season won't ruin the overall story line in it.
Some of you may recall, The Shield even got in my Top 5 best TV series endings as well so me adding to another sit just goes to show you how much I think of it.
That's my 5. What's yours?
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Best Movie Deaths
What were the best movie deaths in history? Here's my Top 5!
***WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD***
Deep Blue Sea - Samuel Jackson
No one expected this scene where Jackson's character is snatched up by a shark and eaten toward the end of the film. Everyone in the theater jumped then at there in shock, trying to comprehend what happened.
Hat's off to the writer.
Pan's Labyrinth - Ofelia
WHAAAAAT?! The little girl dies in the end?! I didn't think you could kill of a kid in a movie, much less the star?!
Well I stand corrected thanks to this little gem of movie here. Seriously, did anyone see this coming? It shocked me that's for sure!
Scream 2 - Jamie Kennedy
Of all people besides the star I thought Kennedy's character would survive all 3 movies. Scream 2 marks the only time I literally screamed in the theater. I scream in disbelief. A giant "NO" of astonishment escaped my lips when I saw ghost face go in for the kill.
Wes Craven wanted to keep you on your feet for these films and he sure did in 2.
The Mist - Everyone
A great film that plays perfectly to the Steven King novel. Though I've never read the book if it carried the same grim ending as the film... then whoa.
Believing there to be no hope for anyone, Thomas Jane kills everyone in the car (including his son) to save them from a cruel death of the monsters outside. Yet 30 seconds after doing so the army arrives and everyone's going to be fine..... yikes, right?
Megan hated this film so much we had to watch a Disney movie before going late to bed that night. She didn't want the last thing going through her head that night to be this film and I don't blame her. It was a groundbreaking shock.
Serenity - Wash
I remember it as if it were yesterday. The entire audience is laughing at his "Leaf in the wind" line when all of the sudden a spike shoots through the window and kills him... while we're all laughing.
Joss Whedon is a cruel man for coming up with that idea, but I love it. Your brain freezes as it comprehends what just happened. You saw my video of Charity's reaction when she first saw this. Mine was probably 10 times worse.
Probably the most shocking death scene I'll ever witness in a movie again. After that, I was positive everyone else in the movie was going to die, which definitely heightened your fear of a "happy ending" in the end.
Bravo Joss, bravo.
That's my 5. What's yours?
***WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD***
No one expected this scene where Jackson's character is snatched up by a shark and eaten toward the end of the film. Everyone in the theater jumped then at there in shock, trying to comprehend what happened.
Hat's off to the writer.
WHAAAAAT?! The little girl dies in the end?! I didn't think you could kill of a kid in a movie, much less the star?!
Well I stand corrected thanks to this little gem of movie here. Seriously, did anyone see this coming? It shocked me that's for sure!
Of all people besides the star I thought Kennedy's character would survive all 3 movies. Scream 2 marks the only time I literally screamed in the theater. I scream in disbelief. A giant "NO" of astonishment escaped my lips when I saw ghost face go in for the kill.
Wes Craven wanted to keep you on your feet for these films and he sure did in 2.
A great film that plays perfectly to the Steven King novel. Though I've never read the book if it carried the same grim ending as the film... then whoa.
Believing there to be no hope for anyone, Thomas Jane kills everyone in the car (including his son) to save them from a cruel death of the monsters outside. Yet 30 seconds after doing so the army arrives and everyone's going to be fine..... yikes, right?
Megan hated this film so much we had to watch a Disney movie before going late to bed that night. She didn't want the last thing going through her head that night to be this film and I don't blame her. It was a groundbreaking shock.
I remember it as if it were yesterday. The entire audience is laughing at his "Leaf in the wind" line when all of the sudden a spike shoots through the window and kills him... while we're all laughing.
Joss Whedon is a cruel man for coming up with that idea, but I love it. Your brain freezes as it comprehends what just happened. You saw my video of Charity's reaction when she first saw this. Mine was probably 10 times worse.
Probably the most shocking death scene I'll ever witness in a movie again. After that, I was positive everyone else in the movie was going to die, which definitely heightened your fear of a "happy ending" in the end.
Bravo Joss, bravo.
That's my 5. What's yours?
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Saddet moments in a film
Sure every chick flick is "sad" at one time. But what about really sad scenes that would make even the strongest man moist around the eyes. Here's my top 5:
Untamed Heart
I just made fun of chick flicks and it's the first one on my list. Maybe I have a soft spot for Marissa Tomea and I KNOW I love me some Christian Slater but the ending f this was so sad I felt for her character in the end. He dies and gives her his "heart" I the form of those records he loved. He also "dies happy" in the film.
Dang man! Where's your sense of humanity! If that doesn't water the eyes I don't know what will!!
Big Fish
I recently watched this movie again earlier this year and realized this may have been Tim Burton's best. Ewan McGregor's too for that matter. But the ending was so beautiful I HAVE to add this to my library next time I see it in the $5 bin, because it's worth 4 times as much with it's heart wrenching ending of where he lets his son finish the story of his life for him.
I can't tell you enough how incredible a film this is.
Gladiator
I remember walking out of the theater stunned. The ending scene in the wheat field, on his way to visit his family.... after his death?!?
They say my heart grew 3 sizes in the theater that day.
Up
I could've listed this yesterday in my picks for best openings in a movie, but wanted to save it till today. Pixar blew my mind away with this scene. They made you care about this character in only 10 minutes.
Seriously, I don't think Pixar will be able to top this scene for the rest of their existence.To show someone's complete life without any words spoken is one of the greatest achievements in any film I've ever seen.
Toy Story 3
Andy plays with his toys one last time and you're watching it saying in your head "DO NOT BREAK DOWN. THIS IS JUT A MOVIE!!'
I carried a lump in my throat the whole time, I admit. It's something every kid can relate to when they're down playing with toys and moving on with life.
A powerful scene that was masterfully done. If you didn't have tears during it, the there's a place for you on Vulcan you cold hearted, green blooded alien!
That's my Top 5. What's yours?
I just made fun of chick flicks and it's the first one on my list. Maybe I have a soft spot for Marissa Tomea and I KNOW I love me some Christian Slater but the ending f this was so sad I felt for her character in the end. He dies and gives her his "heart" I the form of those records he loved. He also "dies happy" in the film.
Dang man! Where's your sense of humanity! If that doesn't water the eyes I don't know what will!!
I recently watched this movie again earlier this year and realized this may have been Tim Burton's best. Ewan McGregor's too for that matter. But the ending was so beautiful I HAVE to add this to my library next time I see it in the $5 bin, because it's worth 4 times as much with it's heart wrenching ending of where he lets his son finish the story of his life for him.
I can't tell you enough how incredible a film this is.
I remember walking out of the theater stunned. The ending scene in the wheat field, on his way to visit his family.... after his death?!?
They say my heart grew 3 sizes in the theater that day.
I could've listed this yesterday in my picks for best openings in a movie, but wanted to save it till today. Pixar blew my mind away with this scene. They made you care about this character in only 10 minutes.
Seriously, I don't think Pixar will be able to top this scene for the rest of their existence.To show someone's complete life without any words spoken is one of the greatest achievements in any film I've ever seen.
Andy plays with his toys one last time and you're watching it saying in your head "DO NOT BREAK DOWN. THIS IS JUT A MOVIE!!'
I carried a lump in my throat the whole time, I admit. It's something every kid can relate to when they're down playing with toys and moving on with life.
A powerful scene that was masterfully done. If you didn't have tears during it, the there's a place for you on Vulcan you cold hearted, green blooded alien!
That's my Top 5. What's yours?
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Best opening scenes in a movie
Keeping with our "movie" theme this week I'd like to present the best opening 10 minutes of any film. Here's my top 5 in no order:
Meet Joe Black
You meet Brad Pitts character, you think it's going to be another cheesy romance and BAM he's hit by a car in the first 10 minutes of the film! Perfect use of CGI, amazing punch t the gut of the audience and.... turn the movie off because there's nothing good to see afterwards.
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Forget the lousy "build up" for a zombie movie, let's send the world to hell in under 10 minutes and get straight to he action!
LOVED IT. This was one movie I w's dragged to the theaters to see because I didn't think it'd be ay good. 7 minutes into the film I would have wet my pants right there in the seat than miss a minute of the action.
I saw the 1st 10 minutes of this film and when the boy wakes up (in his imagination) talking to William Shatner about what he should do about a bully in his school... well I can't quote what was said, but after that scene I turned to my roommate and said "No matter how bad this movie ends up to be, I'm going to buy it for that scene right there."
Thankfully the movie's a gem too so it turned out not so bad.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
If you want to argue about my others movies, fine. But if you try telling me that the first 10 minutes of this film ISN'T the best?! I will come to your house and personally slap you sideways.
No one can deny that the opening scene isn't THE BEST opening scene in movie history. Spielberg at his best!
Way of the Gun
The opening scene has NOTHING to do with the film yet after seeing it, I turned off my TV, drove back to Blockbuster, bought a copy there, then came back home to watch the rest of the movie.
No lie.
I don't want to ruin this one for you if you haven't watched it but they get into a fight against impossible odds and do the only thing they can think of before the inevitable beat down begins. Warning: There's a lot of language in the opening scene, but after that there's not so much.
My DVD copy's still on my shelf just waiting for me to pop it in for the first 5 minutes of fun.
That's my Top 5. What's yours?
You meet Brad Pitts character, you think it's going to be another cheesy romance and BAM he's hit by a car in the first 10 minutes of the film! Perfect use of CGI, amazing punch t the gut of the audience and.... turn the movie off because there's nothing good to see afterwards.
Forget the lousy "build up" for a zombie movie, let's send the world to hell in under 10 minutes and get straight to he action!
LOVED IT. This was one movie I w's dragged to the theaters to see because I didn't think it'd be ay good. 7 minutes into the film I would have wet my pants right there in the seat than miss a minute of the action.
Thankfully the movie's a gem too so it turned out not so bad.
If you want to argue about my others movies, fine. But if you try telling me that the first 10 minutes of this film ISN'T the best?! I will come to your house and personally slap you sideways.
No one can deny that the opening scene isn't THE BEST opening scene in movie history. Spielberg at his best!
The opening scene has NOTHING to do with the film yet after seeing it, I turned off my TV, drove back to Blockbuster, bought a copy there, then came back home to watch the rest of the movie.
No lie.
I don't want to ruin this one for you if you haven't watched it but they get into a fight against impossible odds and do the only thing they can think of before the inevitable beat down begins. Warning: There's a lot of language in the opening scene, but after that there's not so much.
My DVD copy's still on my shelf just waiting for me to pop it in for the first 5 minutes of fun.
That's my Top 5. What's yours?
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