I will admit, I never have been a fan of the Alice In Wonderland story. Too much fantasy for my taste. Disney made it into a cartoon years ago and I am sure others have put their spin on this tale. Now, just days before my birthday in 2010, Tim Burton will open the box on his unique version of the classic.
Why do I care? Well, let's just say that the Mad Hatter in this one sparks my interest! Yes, he does look completely nuts...I am loving it!
Here is the teaser trailer for what looks like a wild ride into the imagination...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjMkNrX60mA
What do you think? Too much Tim Burton? Too much Johnny Depp....WAIT...is there such a thing? I think NOT!
Until March 2010...
Friday, August 28, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Blah...Blah...Blah...Time Travel...Blah...Blah..Blah...
Went out with the girls last night. (Thanks for another memorable night!) Saw The Time Travelers Wife. This was actually someone else's choice so I went along with low expectations for this one. It failed to live up to the low expectations...
So, this one is about a time traveler (Eric Bana) and the woman he loves and eventually marries (Rachel McAdams). Bana's character, Henry, has been visiting McAdams character, Claire, for many years. He actually first meets her when he is probably about 35 and she is 6. He visits her on and off throughout her childhood. This part comes off as just creepy! Anyway, she writes down everything about her visits with Henry. One day, Claire meets up with Henry in his current timeline (this part gets very confusing and makes me really dislike the notion of time travel...bummer since I am suppose to like it enough to write about it...) and he doesn't know her but she knows him and is completely in love with him. She invites him out to eat and then back to her place. Let's just say that it is a very memorable first date for him since he has never met her (because his older self only has) and she moves the relationship forward really quickly. In the end, he is a guy and he isn't going to pass up this pretty chick throwing herself at him!
As the title suggests, they get married and live a very weird life since Henry can't control his traveling. OK...this is where I have a big problem with the movie. It is stated over and over that Henry can't control when he travels or where he goes. BUT...on two important occasions, he shows up in just the right place at just the right time. The first time is to go back and tell his 6 year old self that everything will be alright after his first traveling experience. The second is to know to show up and marry Claire because the younger version of Henry traveled right before he is expected to walk out during the ceremony. This part really bothered me. Can or can't he control it? Even the movie makers don't seem to know! Another sticking point is that he often talks about how he looks older when he travels (or younger depending on the time). Thing is...other than one time at the wedding...he looks the same every time. They didn't even TRY to make him look different. Every time he said..."I know I look older/younger"...I wanted to yell, heck no you don't Eric Bana...and you can't act either!! OK...confession...I don't care for Bana's acting inability.
In the end, while others around me cried (I could hear crying throughout the theater!), I sat there and hoped Henry was going to die soon and end the movie! I could also hear the bangs and booms of Inglourious Basterds from the theater next door. Now THAT is a movie I want to see! Here are two trailers for that one if you want to take a peek...
FIRST TRAILER... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sQhTVz5IjQ
SECOND TRAILER...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOMKloOEKcU)
Why is it that I go for the guy movies? Who knows...
There you go...The Time Traveler's Wife...I give it a C-.
So, this one is about a time traveler (Eric Bana) and the woman he loves and eventually marries (Rachel McAdams). Bana's character, Henry, has been visiting McAdams character, Claire, for many years. He actually first meets her when he is probably about 35 and she is 6. He visits her on and off throughout her childhood. This part comes off as just creepy! Anyway, she writes down everything about her visits with Henry. One day, Claire meets up with Henry in his current timeline (this part gets very confusing and makes me really dislike the notion of time travel...bummer since I am suppose to like it enough to write about it...) and he doesn't know her but she knows him and is completely in love with him. She invites him out to eat and then back to her place. Let's just say that it is a very memorable first date for him since he has never met her (because his older self only has) and she moves the relationship forward really quickly. In the end, he is a guy and he isn't going to pass up this pretty chick throwing herself at him!
As the title suggests, they get married and live a very weird life since Henry can't control his traveling. OK...this is where I have a big problem with the movie. It is stated over and over that Henry can't control when he travels or where he goes. BUT...on two important occasions, he shows up in just the right place at just the right time. The first time is to go back and tell his 6 year old self that everything will be alright after his first traveling experience. The second is to know to show up and marry Claire because the younger version of Henry traveled right before he is expected to walk out during the ceremony. This part really bothered me. Can or can't he control it? Even the movie makers don't seem to know! Another sticking point is that he often talks about how he looks older when he travels (or younger depending on the time). Thing is...other than one time at the wedding...he looks the same every time. They didn't even TRY to make him look different. Every time he said..."I know I look older/younger"...I wanted to yell, heck no you don't Eric Bana...and you can't act either!! OK...confession...I don't care for Bana's acting inability.
In the end, while others around me cried (I could hear crying throughout the theater!), I sat there and hoped Henry was going to die soon and end the movie! I could also hear the bangs and booms of Inglourious Basterds from the theater next door. Now THAT is a movie I want to see! Here are two trailers for that one if you want to take a peek...
FIRST TRAILER... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sQhTVz5IjQ
SECOND TRAILER...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOMKloOEKcU)
Why is it that I go for the guy movies? Who knows...
There you go...The Time Traveler's Wife...I give it a C-.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Giving Team Jacob A Thought...
Entertainment Weekly has up another look at New Moon. I have always FIRMLY been a Team Edward fan. After seeing this, it makes me think more about moving my membership to Team Jacob! (Just kidding, Edward...I will never leave you!)
More New Moon...enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__4nk303LXY
See you at the theaters on November 20th...unless I can get myself a ticket to the Regal Charity showing. Already working that one with my "business contacts"!
More New Moon...enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__4nk303LXY
See you at the theaters on November 20th...unless I can get myself a ticket to the Regal Charity showing. Already working that one with my "business contacts"!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
United Breaks Guitars 2
You have probably seen the video by Dave Carroll about his experience with United Airlines and a broken guitar. If you haven't, here it is...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo&NR=1. Over 14 million folks have enjoyed this guys payback to United. Heck, I bought the song off of iTunes!
Dave and band, Sons of Maxwell, are back with song 2! Here it is...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-UoERHaSQg&feature=response_watch.
They have promised one more song and video. I can't wait.
Dave and band, Sons of Maxwell, are back with song 2! Here it is...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-UoERHaSQg&feature=response_watch.
They have promised one more song and video. I can't wait.
Monday, August 17, 2009
One More Just For Kicks and Giggles...
Another YouTube thing.
Most communities try to make videos of the pretty stuff in their area and hide the bad things. Here is someone who just told it like it is about Cleveland, OH! Having been to Cleveland on several occasions, I can say they pretty much hit the mark!
Enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZM
Most communities try to make videos of the pretty stuff in their area and hide the bad things. Here is someone who just told it like it is about Cleveland, OH! Having been to Cleveland on several occasions, I can say they pretty much hit the mark!
Enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZM
So...I've Been Busy...
Been busy on other stuff so this blog has gotten the shaft! This entry will also be a short one. It is just a link to a video on YouTube.
Let me set this one up. The video involves a mayoral candidate from Ohio who is trying to do a press conference in front of a building on some street he deems important or needs changed...who knows. Anway, there is a guy on his front porch that disagrees with this politician. He makes his position known and it is a hoot!
You may not think it is that funny when you watch it. However, just take a cue from the guy on the porch and add this into your daily life. When someone says something you don't like, just do what he does. (This will make sense after you see it.) We have been doing this at work for about two weeks and we find it to be hysterical! Now, we are all a bit nuts so it may only work for the less than sane. You have been warned!
Here you go...enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de3WWGCK4N0
Don't like this post?! Boooooo!
Let me set this one up. The video involves a mayoral candidate from Ohio who is trying to do a press conference in front of a building on some street he deems important or needs changed...who knows. Anway, there is a guy on his front porch that disagrees with this politician. He makes his position known and it is a hoot!
You may not think it is that funny when you watch it. However, just take a cue from the guy on the porch and add this into your daily life. When someone says something you don't like, just do what he does. (This will make sense after you see it.) We have been doing this at work for about two weeks and we find it to be hysterical! Now, we are all a bit nuts so it may only work for the less than sane. You have been warned!
Here you go...enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de3WWGCK4N0
Don't like this post?! Boooooo!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
I Should Have Seen This Coming...
Last week I put up the JK Wedding Entrance video. Well, I should have seen a spoof coming! Here is the "JK Divorce Entrance" video. Funny stuff...
Enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbr2ao86ww0
Enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbr2ao86ww0
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