News via You Tube
posted on Philip DeFranco channel published on 04/18/19
I am only a user of, not creator on, You Tube. I am grateful for the (usually free) knowledge, latest information and entertainment that I find on this site. I know that You Tube has its faults, but the platform is large and still relatively open as compared to some other countries. Lately I feel that many news outlets in their search for relevance and survival have gotten both sloppy (in fact checking) and salacious (in content) as print tabloids of the 20th century. Most of the informative news that I feel answers my questions and provides fairly understandable explanations are from places like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Joe Rogan Experience and of course, Philip DeFranco. Thank you to creators who provide positive and intelligent channels (in spite of some 'bot demonetization and overzealous/greedy copyright strikes).
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Less Press Conferences in last 2 years than the previous administrations
(beginning with George W. Bush)
comment posted to Philip DeFranco channel - video published 04/16/2019
Personally I found the press conferences in the last 2 years ranging from contentious to ridiculous. I do not miss them. Press conferences can be helpful as was said by a former press secretary in order to come to a consensus, so I guess my answer would be press conferences are important, just not in our reality. The President wishes to make his reality our reality by reducing explanations to the amount of characters determined by a particular type of social media, rather than be determined by the importance or relevance of that information. The reality of news (print, video, online) is changing which I am guessing is causing editors and publishers to become more anxious for clicks, subscribers and readers. They may send reporters out with a directive to secure a viral quote rather than effective information. When added together these two entities can cancel one another out. Zero is not a practical situation where crisis matched with an urgent need for a decision, appear daily.
Monday, April 15, 2019
YA Movies
(posted comment to Double Toasted review of "After" published on You Tube 04/15/2019)
My initial response to, what are some good YA movies out there, was zero. However thinking about it for a while I thought of two: (both currently on Netflix) To All The Boys I've Loved Before (rated TV-14) and The Edge of Seventeen (rated R). I used as my criteria that the movie should be: (1)upbeat (2)without major illnesses (3) no heavy drug habits or felony/criminal activity and (4) no life/death situations (5) well-written and well-acted. I hear that Boy Erased (2018) and Love Simon (2018) are very good, but have not seen either of them.
(posted comment to Double Toasted review of "After" published on You Tube 04/15/2019)
My initial response to, what are some good YA movies out there, was zero. However thinking about it for a while I thought of two: (both currently on Netflix) To All The Boys I've Loved Before (rated TV-14) and The Edge of Seventeen (rated R). I used as my criteria that the movie should be: (1)upbeat (2)without major illnesses (3) no heavy drug habits or felony/criminal activity and (4) no life/death situations (5) well-written and well-acted. I hear that Boy Erased (2018) and Love Simon (2018) are very good, but have not seen either of them.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Hellboy (2019)
I had wanted an additional Hellboy not a reboot. However Ron Perlman doesn't even make a cameo, which is sad. As for the movie itself, the editing seemed a choppy. There wasn't a smooth flow like the 2004 version. In fact, the 2004 movie is more accessible to the casual fan than the 2019 version. I am not blaming the actors, David Harbour (as Hellboy), Sasha Lane (as Alice Monaghan), and Daniel Dae Kim (as Major Ben Daimio) were great. I just feel that the 2019 movie was almost made with breaks almost like the old movies for television were made, with slowdown in dialogue/action which led to the next commercial. The end of credit moment (stinger) tries to set up a Hellboy 2 (along with a moment of discovery towards the end of the film). Judging by the attendance in my theater, that is doubtful. Maybe Netflix will take it on as a limited series.
The movie entertained, but still disappointed me. Who edited this film? It was so choppy that commercial insertion when it hits TV (for the younglings that is streaming video that is "free") will be easy. Maybe the same ones who put together Fantastic Four (2015)? Anyway, there is a scene towards the end of the movie and a stinger at the end of the credits that indicate maybe a #2 coming? Not if the attendance in my theater is any indication. Maybe Netflix will try Hellboy 2 as a limited series, which might be the best case scenario.
There was a fight in this movie for tone and consistency. Unfortunately no one won.I do not regret my 2 hours in the theater, but this is not a movie I will be revisiting anytime soon. SPOILER: Actually I thought the character in the stinger was Rasputin, however it might be Karl Ruprect Kroenen.
I was entertained by this film (disclaimer I like the character of "Hellboy" and was a fan of the 2 Ron Perlman movies), but the editing was Fantastic Four (2015)-level bad. I hadn't heard about problems with the studio, director and creative visions. I guess that this explains the choppiness of the scene changes, oddly written script and bad pacing. My biggest negative though was the lack of a Ron Perlman appearance or even a cameo.
I had wanted an additional Hellboy not a reboot. However Ron Perlman doesn't even make a cameo, which is sad. As for the movie itself, the editing seemed a choppy. There wasn't a smooth flow like the 2004 version. In fact, the 2004 movie is more accessible to the casual fan than the 2019 version. I am not blaming the actors, David Harbour (as Hellboy), Sasha Lane (as Alice Monaghan), and Daniel Dae Kim (as Major Ben Daimio) were great. I just feel that the 2019 movie was almost made with breaks almost like the old movies for television were made, with slowdown in dialogue/action which led to the next commercial. The end of credit moment (stinger) tries to set up a Hellboy 2 (along with a moment of discovery towards the end of the film). Judging by the attendance in my theater, that is doubtful. Maybe Netflix will take it on as a limited series.
The movie entertained, but still disappointed me. Who edited this film? It was so choppy that commercial insertion when it hits TV (for the younglings that is streaming video that is "free") will be easy. Maybe the same ones who put together Fantastic Four (2015)? Anyway, there is a scene towards the end of the movie and a stinger at the end of the credits that indicate maybe a #2 coming? Not if the attendance in my theater is any indication. Maybe Netflix will try Hellboy 2 as a limited series, which might be the best case scenario.
There was a fight in this movie for tone and consistency. Unfortunately no one won.I do not regret my 2 hours in the theater, but this is not a movie I will be revisiting anytime soon. SPOILER: Actually I thought the character in the stinger was Rasputin, however it might be Karl Ruprect Kroenen.
I was entertained by this film (disclaimer I like the character of "Hellboy" and was a fan of the 2 Ron Perlman movies), but the editing was Fantastic Four (2015)-level bad. I hadn't heard about problems with the studio, director and creative visions. I guess that this explains the choppiness of the scene changes, oddly written script and bad pacing. My biggest negative though was the lack of a Ron Perlman appearance or even a cameo.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
RE: image of black hole and reemergence of measles
Posted onto Philip DeFranco (video published 04/10/19)
I agree with Time Magazine, the black hole images remind me of Sauron. I knew that it would come down to a legal and/or monetary punishment regarding the individuals who refuse to vaccinate. These individuals are obviously as unfamiliar with the history and mechanisms of pandemics/epidemics as they are concerning proven science. Edward Jenner would be horrified. You know why, his research into vaccination, specifically smallpox vaccination was done in the LATE 18TH and EARLY 19TH centuries. Makes me want to scream, hence the caps. Free speech does not permit an individual to yell fire in a public area causing panic and injury if there is no actual danger. Neither should an individual be allowed to kill us all by spreading diseases (especially airborne ones) which can maim or kill simply because they do not wish to be vaccinated.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Shazam!
PG-13 -- 2hr 12 min.
Watched in the theater in regular (2D) format
I like a happy MovieBob, not a requirement for subscribing but still nice. Admittedly when it comes to science fiction or super hero movies, I am an easy sale. I was almost late for the movie, so I did not go to concessions. This movie doesn't need empty calorie snacks to raise any endorphin levels. The script, acting, editing, dialogue, almost perfect soundtrack and interesting CGI, not just photo-realistic CGI kept my attention on point for the entire film...right up to the amazing stinger at the conclusion of the closing credits.
PG-13 -- 2hr 12 min.
Watched in the theater in regular (2D) format
I like a happy MovieBob, not a requirement for subscribing but still nice. Admittedly when it comes to science fiction or super hero movies, I am an easy sale. I was almost late for the movie, so I did not go to concessions. This movie doesn't need empty calorie snacks to raise any endorphin levels. The script, acting, editing, dialogue, almost perfect soundtrack and interesting CGI, not just photo-realistic CGI kept my attention on point for the entire film...right up to the amazing stinger at the conclusion of the closing credits.
Where do you rank Shazam among the DCEU movies?
Having loved last year's Aquaman, what do Brad and Laura think of the latest DCEU movie, Shazam! and how do they feel it compares to not just other super hero movies, but also some films of the 80s such as Big?
(posted this onto Stoned Gremlin channel 04/06/19):
1. Wonder Woman
2. Shazam!
3. Aquaman
4. Suicide Squad
5. Justice League
At this point, my ratings on multiple Superman, Batman movies becomes more of a chore that I want to approach. Let's just say, there is a lot of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, minus a Clint Eastwood appearance of course, flying and fighting through most of them.
Rewatching the movie Big, which I remember liking as a child, is an odd experience. It is kind of problematic when viewed through our current societal norms.
Having loved last year's Aquaman, what do Brad and Laura think of the latest DCEU movie, Shazam! and how do they feel it compares to not just other super hero movies, but also some films of the 80s such as Big?
(posted this onto Stoned Gremlin channel 04/06/19):
1. Wonder Woman
2. Shazam!
3. Aquaman
4. Suicide Squad
5. Justice League
At this point, my ratings on multiple Superman, Batman movies becomes more of a chore that I want to approach. Let's just say, there is a lot of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, minus a Clint Eastwood appearance of course, flying and fighting through most of them.
Rewatching the movie Big, which I remember liking as a child, is an odd experience. It is kind of problematic when viewed through our current societal norms.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Social Media
Posted comment to Casey Neistat video (published on You Tube 04/01/2019)
I deleted Tumblr and Snapchat, although was not a big user of either app. I never joined Twitter because I have a tendency towards addiction and a well-known lack of filter in actual (not virtual) life. As for FB, I am on a lot less. I primarily use that app as kind a of virtual/video scrapbook (posting cute animal videos, dumb or smart celebrity comments and in memoriam videos) along with checking out 2 or 3 private groups to which I belong. Instagram is my biggest social media black hole---I post images, comment on others' images, watch instagram stories and just plain gawk and like.
Posted comment to Casey Neistat video (published on You Tube 04/01/2019)
I deleted Tumblr and Snapchat, although was not a big user of either app. I never joined Twitter because I have a tendency towards addiction and a well-known lack of filter in actual (not virtual) life. As for FB, I am on a lot less. I primarily use that app as kind a of virtual/video scrapbook (posting cute animal videos, dumb or smart celebrity comments and in memoriam videos) along with checking out 2 or 3 private groups to which I belong. Instagram is my biggest social media black hole---I post images, comment on others' images, watch instagram stories and just plain gawk and like.
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