Thoughts on 08/31/2018
Comment made on Lindsay Ellis video published on You Tube 08/31/18 regarding the Death of Hollywood Musical.
I just saw Moulin Rouge...The Musical. And I loved it. I am so confused as in the 21st century I have just seen and loved a (financially) successful broadway show taking place in the 19th century based on an almost 20th century movie (yeah I know it is actually 2001 but I am "sure" that pre-production began in 1990's?) with songs from the 21st century. Time to drink some chamomile tea and lie down in a darkened room. BTW this good analysis by Lindsay Ellis , always love these videos.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Searching (2018)
PG-13
I believed the positive buzz, albeit grudgingly (saw Searching as a matinee),, was riveted for the entire length of this movie. Performances, cinematography (really a surprise), directing, editing and of course acting was the best I have seen in a long time. SEE IT and my opinion adds, in a theater.
The quality of this movie amazed me. Saw this as a matinee, because I thought that this movie couldn't work. While it sounds odd to see this movie at least once, in a theater. When it streams, we can all use pause, rewind, fast forward to micro-analyze this movie. For now, let's enjoy it, plus (at least for me) John Cho was a revelation. He is truly an ACTOR.
PG-13
I believed the positive buzz, albeit grudgingly (saw Searching as a matinee),, was riveted for the entire length of this movie. Performances, cinematography (really a surprise), directing, editing and of course acting was the best I have seen in a long time. SEE IT and my opinion adds, in a theater.
The quality of this movie amazed me. Saw this as a matinee, because I thought that this movie couldn't work. While it sounds odd to see this movie at least once, in a theater. When it streams, we can all use pause, rewind, fast forward to micro-analyze this movie. For now, let's enjoy it, plus (at least for me) John Cho was a revelation. He is truly an ACTOR.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Watched in theater on 08/27/2018
I enjoyed this movie. No watch checking required. It had plenty of crazy and plenty of rich. I wanted a smart, funny well-directed movie with impressive cinematography and that is exactly what I got. I cannot speak to the Asian-ness of this movie. However the cast was attractive, talented, had good dialogue so I was satisfied. My only complaint was the super wide range of ratings of the trailers, we got G (Smallfoot - not too impressive) to R (A Star is Born - why is this R?) with a couple of odd (maybe it's the trailers' fault) PG-13s: (1) Night School with Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart, (2) What Men Want with Taraji P. Henson.
Watched in theater on 08/27/2018
I enjoyed this movie. No watch checking required. It had plenty of crazy and plenty of rich. I wanted a smart, funny well-directed movie with impressive cinematography and that is exactly what I got. I cannot speak to the Asian-ness of this movie. However the cast was attractive, talented, had good dialogue so I was satisfied. My only complaint was the super wide range of ratings of the trailers, we got G (Smallfoot - not too impressive) to R (A Star is Born - why is this R?) with a couple of odd (maybe it's the trailers' fault) PG-13s: (1) Night School with Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart, (2) What Men Want with Taraji P. Henson.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Thoughts on 08/25/18:
Comment posted to moviebob @geek.com on You Tube published
(regarding Guardians of the Galaxy 3 being delayed)
Actually if Disney corporate comes forward and admits their error, learns about the internet and excoriates the trolls, their glittery starry persona might be partially restored (except for that snap decision maker, Alan "what's a tweet" Horn). I use the word "partially" as we will all be fairly grumpy (and not in a cute Snow White way) when we see the new streaming service fee levels for Disney ,Pixar, Marvel, Lucas Film and Fox movies.
Comment posted to moviebob @geek.com on You Tube published
(regarding Guardians of the Galaxy 3 being delayed)
Actually if Disney corporate comes forward and admits their error, learns about the internet and excoriates the trolls, their glittery starry persona might be partially restored (except for that snap decision maker, Alan "what's a tweet" Horn). I use the word "partially" as we will all be fairly grumpy (and not in a cute Snow White way) when we see the new streaming service fee levels for Disney ,Pixar, Marvel, Lucas Film and Fox movies.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Thoughts on August 23, 2018
Comment posted to a Philip DeFranco video on You Tube published on 08/23/2018:
If any South African farmers can prove ownership, they should be paid even if the government has to put the money in an account for said farmers. This deposit along with a date of eviction accompanied by a face to face meeting informing the current owner of that eviction, preferably in a courtroom environment. Proof of ownership could be problematic in situations were there have been several white to white farmland purchases. I believe that apartheid was begun sometime between 1948 - 1950, so interviews with former owners, neighbors of these white farmers, historical records, tax payments, computer searches should be of some assistance. If these farmers can prove ownership that predates apartheid, then they should be exempt from redistribution. The South African government, if only to show fairness, should perform due diligences on these ownership searches. The German government has been returning stolen property (admittedly sometimes reluctantly) for years to survivors of genocide, it is the ethical thing to do.
Comment posted to a Philip DeFranco video on You Tube published on 08/23/2018:
If any South African farmers can prove ownership, they should be paid even if the government has to put the money in an account for said farmers. This deposit along with a date of eviction accompanied by a face to face meeting informing the current owner of that eviction, preferably in a courtroom environment. Proof of ownership could be problematic in situations were there have been several white to white farmland purchases. I believe that apartheid was begun sometime between 1948 - 1950, so interviews with former owners, neighbors of these white farmers, historical records, tax payments, computer searches should be of some assistance. If these farmers can prove ownership that predates apartheid, then they should be exempt from redistribution. The South African government, if only to show fairness, should perform due diligences on these ownership searches. The German government has been returning stolen property (admittedly sometimes reluctantly) for years to survivors of genocide, it is the ethical thing to do.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Thoughts on August 22, 2018
Posted to WTF on You Tube pubished on 08/22/18 regarding a discussion of allegations regarding Asia Argento
Sometimes I think that news media gets too wound up in profit/click baiting. The allegations regarding Asia Argento's behavior, whether true or false, does not vindicate or excuse Harvey Weinstein (Google his name and see the encyclopedic list of his accusers) nor negate the #metoo movement's goals. While the popular concept of an accuser exposing wrongdoing is an image of an individual who is candid, innocent and ethically pure, unfortunately humans are not built that way. In order to find that idealized accuser check out mythology, legends and fables.
Posted to WTF on You Tube pubished on 08/22/18 regarding a discussion of allegations regarding Asia Argento
Sometimes I think that news media gets too wound up in profit/click baiting. The allegations regarding Asia Argento's behavior, whether true or false, does not vindicate or excuse Harvey Weinstein (Google his name and see the encyclopedic list of his accusers) nor negate the #metoo movement's goals. While the popular concept of an accuser exposing wrongdoing is an image of an individual who is candid, innocent and ethically pure, unfortunately humans are not built that way. In order to find that idealized accuser check out mythology, legends and fables.
Disenchantment (2018)
Season 1 - 20 episodes on Netflix
binged watched on August 21, 2018
I liked Disenchantment. For the first episode or so, the Simpson-animation style did take me out of the story, but by episode 3 I had acclimated to this story. While the ending was a bit lame and disappointing, maybe season 2 will redeem it. Actually I thought that the character of Luci even had a arc with a demon-centric viewpoint evolving to a more expansive view and allegiance to a group.
Season 1 - 20 episodes on Netflix
binged watched on August 21, 2018
I liked Disenchantment. For the first episode or so, the Simpson-animation style did take me out of the story, but by episode 3 I had acclimated to this story. While the ending was a bit lame and disappointing, maybe season 2 will redeem it. Actually I thought that the character of Luci even had a arc with a demon-centric viewpoint evolving to a more expansive view and allegiance to a group.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Thoughts on 08/21/2018
Comment posted to Philip DeFranco on You Tube video published on 08/21/2018:
Tinder - exactly as Philip DeFranco said, flip the sexes involved and see if it is still funny or acceptable behavior. I do not find "Gotcha" videos/situations funny or particularly engrossing, just gross. Logan Paul - next topic. Regarding Asia Argento, I was shocked to hear about the accusations. The picture sounds incriminating, but having not seen it, I cannot give a valid opinion. However whether Asia Argento has been maligned or was a predator in this child actor incident, I think that Harvey Weinstein's reputation is beyond being expunged by the alleged activities of one accuser. Flint was a disaster since day 1 of the decision to alter its water supply,. Why this has not been addressed more quickly and effectively is sad. The only passion seems to be in the courts, which is draining even more money away from changing this situation and helping the (surviving) citizens of Flint, Michigan.
Comment posted to Philip DeFranco on You Tube video published on 08/21/2018:
Tinder - exactly as Philip DeFranco said, flip the sexes involved and see if it is still funny or acceptable behavior. I do not find "Gotcha" videos/situations funny or particularly engrossing, just gross. Logan Paul - next topic. Regarding Asia Argento, I was shocked to hear about the accusations. The picture sounds incriminating, but having not seen it, I cannot give a valid opinion. However whether Asia Argento has been maligned or was a predator in this child actor incident, I think that Harvey Weinstein's reputation is beyond being expunged by the alleged activities of one accuser. Flint was a disaster since day 1 of the decision to alter its water supply,. Why this has not been addressed more quickly and effectively is sad. The only passion seems to be in the courts, which is draining even more money away from changing this situation and helping the (surviving) citizens of Flint, Michigan.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Thoughts 08/18/2018:
Comments posted to Collider Movie Talk video published 08/16/2018 on You Tube:
Disney bought Marvel in 2009. James Gunn was hired to write and direct GotG in 2010. Assuming the accuracy of those dates---Disney knew of tweets/subsequent apology, Marvel most certainly knew of tweets/subsequent apology. Even if Disney and Marvel weren't up-to-date on a decade of Twitter, just looking at James Gunn's IMDb would have given them an idea that Mr. Gunn ,historically speaking, wasn't directing conservative movies rated G. Guessing Disney might have to go to a film school for the next director of GotG 3. Probable qualification #1 no Twitter account allowed.
Regarding: The Right Hook, a short by Luke Greenfield (2000), yeah the part that I saw (was not able to stream the entire short) did offend me. Quite possibly that is just me. However there should have been some sort of discussion of the film in that USC class. If the discussion started to be too heated, it should have been postponed to the next day or the next week. College is supposed to grow us up, in maturity, viewpoints and analytical ability. Since I was not there, it is hard to say what happened. Maybe the professor should only lecture, with the discussion handled by someone more familiar with discourse. As for the film itself, the concept was intriguing, but its implementation seemed clumsy, heavy-handed and repetitive. Satirical comedy needs intelligence even more than pratfalls and right hooks.
Comments posted to Collider Movie Talk video published 08/16/2018 on You Tube:
Disney bought Marvel in 2009. James Gunn was hired to write and direct GotG in 2010. Assuming the accuracy of those dates---Disney knew of tweets/subsequent apology, Marvel most certainly knew of tweets/subsequent apology. Even if Disney and Marvel weren't up-to-date on a decade of Twitter, just looking at James Gunn's IMDb would have given them an idea that Mr. Gunn ,historically speaking, wasn't directing conservative movies rated G. Guessing Disney might have to go to a film school for the next director of GotG 3. Probable qualification #1 no Twitter account allowed.
Regarding: The Right Hook, a short by Luke Greenfield (2000), yeah the part that I saw (was not able to stream the entire short) did offend me. Quite possibly that is just me. However there should have been some sort of discussion of the film in that USC class. If the discussion started to be too heated, it should have been postponed to the next day or the next week. College is supposed to grow us up, in maturity, viewpoints and analytical ability. Since I was not there, it is hard to say what happened. Maybe the professor should only lecture, with the discussion handled by someone more familiar with discourse. As for the film itself, the concept was intriguing, but its implementation seemed clumsy, heavy-handed and repetitive. Satirical comedy needs intelligence even more than pratfalls and right hooks.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Thoughts on August 17, 2018
Comment posted to moviebob published on 08/16/18 to You Tube (What Happens Now? IN BOB WE TRUST)
Very good episode. I think I understand the rippling effects of the troll-stone. While the original James Gunn tweets were horrendous, his apology and evolution is well-documented. What I still do not understand is why Mr. Horn made his decision so fast without due process, checking the sources and looking towards the future. I think that he has already lost credibility, no matter what size certain portions of his anatomy may be.
Comment posted to moviebob published on 08/16/18 to You Tube (What Happens Now? IN BOB WE TRUST)
Very good episode. I think I understand the rippling effects of the troll-stone. While the original James Gunn tweets were horrendous, his apology and evolution is well-documented. What I still do not understand is why Mr. Horn made his decision so fast without due process, checking the sources and looking towards the future. I think that he has already lost credibility, no matter what size certain portions of his anatomy may be.
Thoughts on August 16, 2018:
Comment posted to SJ News video on You Tube published on 08/16/18
Disney unfortunately, but predictably, issued the expected result. Disney corporate might want to rethink and reformat for the future. Twitter holds all kinds of "stuff" about all of us. Come up with a plan/mission statement NOW. Before anyone fools around with AI, I would download Isaac Asimov's 3 Laws of Robotics, some Thoreau and Rousseau before acting lessons. Aretha Franklin was unique with a soul way stronger than her body. She leaves an imprint on all of us.
Comment posted to SJ News video on You Tube published on 08/16/18
Disney unfortunately, but predictably, issued the expected result. Disney corporate might want to rethink and reformat for the future. Twitter holds all kinds of "stuff" about all of us. Come up with a plan/mission statement NOW. Before anyone fools around with AI, I would download Isaac Asimov's 3 Laws of Robotics, some Thoreau and Rousseau before acting lessons. Aretha Franklin was unique with a soul way stronger than her body. She leaves an imprint on all of us.
Monday, August 13, 2018
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)
an original Netflix movie - watched 08/14/2018
This movie is beyond romantic with humor, smart dialogue, beautiful cinematography, an evocative score, with full dimensional (aka character) acting from 100% of the cast and most importantly, a very satisfactory not sappy conclusion. While the movie does start slow, it never bores, but lightly draws in the attentive viewer. Watch the faces, the body language and even the locations, there is so much to see...just watch and listen.
Lily James is the acting standout, but amazingly every performance, every bit of dialogue made me feel that these people were real and I knew all of them. The most unique, powerful message of reading and loving the classics is sprinkled throughout this movie. Message movies often use a heavy hand while giving the viewer almost a virtual headache from the enormity of the theme or message that it blasts into a viewer's consciousness. This movie's themes are much more easily absorbed and understood. Stay with this movie, it is worth the time.
Thoughts on August 13, 2018
Comment posted to SJ News video published on 08/13/18 on YouTube:
Recently World Health Organization added to their ever burgeoning tome of disorders, "video game addiction". While I do not agree with giving this item its own category (I am addicted to dark chocolate and do not see a chapter for the specific addiction), logically if that were correct, they should also add Social Media Madness as a disorder with Twitter Twits being an important subcategory in that chapter.
Comment posted to SJ News video published on 08/13/18 on YouTube:
Recently World Health Organization added to their ever burgeoning tome of disorders, "video game addiction". While I do not agree with giving this item its own category (I am addicted to dark chocolate and do not see a chapter for the specific addiction), logically if that were correct, they should also add Social Media Madness as a disorder with Twitter Twits being an important subcategory in that chapter.
Friday, August 10, 2018
The Meg (2018)
Saw this move at the theater is 3D
I also had fun with this movie. 3D was worth it. The characters played by Jason Statham and the (CGI) creatures did not disappoint. Loved the actress who played the little girl. She emoted, acted, read her lines with precision, something I did not see in the character that Ruby Rose portrayed. Oh that crying scene, whew!
Never read the book, but the movie entertained me. Yes I was able to predict some things, but I still had a good time. Two things that I did not like, the fate of Morris's (Rainn Wilson) character...so stupid and the crying scene of the character of Jaxx (Ruby Rose). The actress (Shuya Sophia Cai) who played Meiying as the daughter (and granddaughter) of two of the scientists seemed much better trained than some of the adults.
Fun movie. While not heavily intellectual, The Meg was still moderately entertaining. Two things I did not like, a dramatic scene with Rainn Wilson that was written SO badly. I cringed. I was not fond of Ruby Rose's performance, especially in a crying scene. Her effort reminded me of a rather weak performance that I gave in a school play (thankfully before the popularity of YouTube). That little girl (Shuya Sophia Cai) was one of the most charismatic actors in this movie and that includes Jason Statham.
The Meg was fun. It did have a few problems. Rainn Wilson's climatic scene came off a bit silly, like it belonged more in a Sharknado genre than in an action thriller. When there was no megalodon on screen, the charisma factor fell into the human hands of Jason Statham or Shuya Sophia Cai (the actress that played the small granddaughter of the scientist who was running the underwater base.)
Saw this move at the theater is 3D
I also had fun with this movie. 3D was worth it. The characters played by Jason Statham and the (CGI) creatures did not disappoint. Loved the actress who played the little girl. She emoted, acted, read her lines with precision, something I did not see in the character that Ruby Rose portrayed. Oh that crying scene, whew!
Never read the book, but the movie entertained me. Yes I was able to predict some things, but I still had a good time. Two things that I did not like, the fate of Morris's (Rainn Wilson) character...so stupid and the crying scene of the character of Jaxx (Ruby Rose). The actress (Shuya Sophia Cai) who played Meiying as the daughter (and granddaughter) of two of the scientists seemed much better trained than some of the adults.
Fun movie. While not heavily intellectual, The Meg was still moderately entertaining. Two things I did not like, a dramatic scene with Rainn Wilson that was written SO badly. I cringed. I was not fond of Ruby Rose's performance, especially in a crying scene. Her effort reminded me of a rather weak performance that I gave in a school play (thankfully before the popularity of YouTube). That little girl (Shuya Sophia Cai) was one of the most charismatic actors in this movie and that includes Jason Statham.
The Meg was fun. It did have a few problems. Rainn Wilson's climatic scene came off a bit silly, like it belonged more in a Sharknado genre than in an action thriller. When there was no megalodon on screen, the charisma factor fell into the human hands of Jason Statham or Shuya Sophia Cai (the actress that played the small granddaughter of the scientist who was running the underwater base.)
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Like Father (2018)
a Netflix movie ---- watched 08/07/2018
Kristen Bell and surprisingly (to me) Kelsey Grammer kept me watching this movie. This Netflix movie was just ok and fine. It did not confuse me (aka Bright) and did not make me mad (aka The Ridiculous 6) I agree that the characters were tropes, but they were amiable tropes. I was disappointed and yet fascinated regarding how bad Seth Rogan was in this movie. If I did not know he could act, I would wonder why he was hired. Wondering if he was a "last minute" replacement? What really turned me off was how this movie felt like a flashy mindless infomercial for a certain cruise line. However with some really clueless employees (the vapid girl at the check-in desk and the master of ceremonies so grating that I felt the need for shredded mozzarella) and unentertaining ship entertainment, I will not be booking a cabin any time soon.
a Netflix movie ---- watched 08/07/2018
Kristen Bell and surprisingly (to me) Kelsey Grammer kept me watching this movie. This Netflix movie was just ok and fine. It did not confuse me (aka Bright) and did not make me mad (aka The Ridiculous 6) I agree that the characters were tropes, but they were amiable tropes. I was disappointed and yet fascinated regarding how bad Seth Rogan was in this movie. If I did not know he could act, I would wonder why he was hired. Wondering if he was a "last minute" replacement? What really turned me off was how this movie felt like a flashy mindless infomercial for a certain cruise line. However with some really clueless employees (the vapid girl at the check-in desk and the master of ceremonies so grating that I felt the need for shredded mozzarella) and unentertaining ship entertainment, I will not be booking a cabin any time soon.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Thoughts on 08/06/2018:
Comment posted to Philip DeFranco video published on 08/06/18 on YouTube.
What I have heard or briefly seen of Alex Jones seems offensive in regards to views he holds and the dialogue he spews. While I agree with his podcast removal, I just do not like all of this us vs. them stuff going on lately. This planet is our only home (Mars rumors to the contrary). Most of us are all more or less stuck here. Let's try more for the "flying car" concept of life not the "flying s**t" concept...sorry, just saying. Whoa Bangladesh sounds like the US wild west, anything goes. Amazing it took such huge demonstrations to get anything accomplished from the government. However it does sound like it is degenerating into a kind of "Purge"-type situation Be safe Bangladesh.
Comment posted to Philip DeFranco video published on 08/06/18 on YouTube.
What I have heard or briefly seen of Alex Jones seems offensive in regards to views he holds and the dialogue he spews. While I agree with his podcast removal, I just do not like all of this us vs. them stuff going on lately. This planet is our only home (Mars rumors to the contrary). Most of us are all more or less stuck here. Let's try more for the "flying car" concept of life not the "flying s**t" concept...sorry, just saying. Whoa Bangladesh sounds like the US wild west, anything goes. Amazing it took such huge demonstrations to get anything accomplished from the government. However it does sound like it is degenerating into a kind of "Purge"-type situation Be safe Bangladesh.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Collider Town Hall #2 Programming Updates & Your Questions
published on You Tube 08/01/2018
I took a screen shot at 48:10 as I need a cheat sheet. Beyond trying not to miss live shows or miss the return/debut of missed personalities, I'm good. However along with on camera faces, please get Cody and Cobbster some interns. I would keep Heroes as the name for that show. On FB-Schmoeville a Jon Schnepp Funko Pop was proposed. Make it so, keep it in the on the set of Heroes, it would have made him smile. Just having fans purchase this item could fund a show...MAKE IT SO COLLIDER CREW❤️
published on You Tube 08/01/2018
I took a screen shot at 48:10 as I need a cheat sheet. Beyond trying not to miss live shows or miss the return/debut of missed personalities, I'm good. However along with on camera faces, please get Cody and Cobbster some interns. I would keep Heroes as the name for that show. On FB-Schmoeville a Jon Schnepp Funko Pop was proposed. Make it so, keep it in the on the set of Heroes, it would have made him smile. Just having fans purchase this item could fund a show...MAKE IT SO COLLIDER CREW❤️
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