December 2008
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“When you wrestle with a pig, you both get dirty but the pig likes it and nobody...”
Dec 31st
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Tuesday Media Log
Relatively slow day… spent way too long on Wikipedia and browsing the internets In Theaters Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (***): Decent family movie. Some laughs, the CGI was pretty good (but not Pixar quality). My expectations were somewhat high after Kung Fu Panda but this didn’t really deliver. My sister seemed to enjoy it though.
Dec 30th
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Monday Media Log
In Theathers Gran Torino (*****): Surprisingly good movie. I watched it because I thought my cousin would enjoy it but I ended up liking it a great deal. Clint Eastwood plays the part very well. His antics are unintentionally funny and easily the movie’s highlights. Revolutionary Road (*****): I’m a huge fan of Leonardo Dicaprio and it’s hard to find faults with his...
Dec 30th
“People don’t forget the truth. They just get better at lying.”
– April Wheeler in Revolutionary Road
Dec 30th
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Sunday Media Log
In Theaters The Spirit (***): The ending and Eva Mendes’ performance are the only things worth noting. Could have definitely waited for the DVD release here. Not a bad movie just nothing extraordinary. DVD Super High Me (*****): The hilarious tale of a guy who spends 30 days avoiding pot and 30 days doing pot non-stop. Inspired by Super Size Me.
Dec 29th
“You can’t respect anyone who kisses your ass. It just doesn’t work.”
– Ferris Bueller
Dec 28th
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Saturday Media Log
DVD Burn After Reading (****): A lot of big stars and overall good but missing something all the way through. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (****): Good old fashioned 80s comedy. In Theaters Slumdog Millionaire (*****): Pretty low expectations here but one of the best movies I’ve seen this year. Really interesting plot and solid acting.
Dec 28th
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Friday Media Log
Went up to New York today to spend some time with the girlfriend (and meet some friends). Still managed to get a movie in. DVD The Last King of Scotland (*****): Another movie I avoided because I thought it was largely about the President’s government and actions. The introduction of the doctor and the relationship they form made this excellent.
Dec 27th
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because...”
– Walt Disney
Dec 26th
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Thursday Media Log
DVD - The Notebook (*****): I avoided this because I thought it wouldn’t be manly enough but it’s actually a great (if sad) story. - Meet the Robinsons (*****): Great family movie. Solid CGI, good jokes and a nice moral message.
Dec 26th
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Winter Break Media Consumption
Since last Friday, I’ve spent time watching and playing the following: Theatrical Releases - Seven Pounds (****): I had no idea what to expect going into it but Will Smith delivered a really strong performance. Sort of depressing and definitely the “feel bad” movie of the year but definitely recommended. - Milk (****): For some reason, I thought this was supposed to be a...
Dec 25th
Dec 25th