Dreamgirls

rating: BRAVO (rating system)

Now you may have heard the hype on this flick. But I am here as your faithful yet random movie critic to certify this movie as a MUST SEE. Don't wait for the DVD or cable release for this one. This all star cast does an amazing job. You get the broadway musical feel along with acting that dare I say is shockingly impressive. Of course I expected good acting and even singing from Jaime Fox and Eddie Murphy (who can forget that 80s hit 'my girl likes to party all the time'?). Beyonce's acting was surprisingly convincing, quite an improvement from the Pink Pather. But that Jennifer Hudson is THE SHOW STOPPER. She was no less than totally amazing. There is this one scene where she belts out a song that will make you tear up if not weep outright. I love a good Cinderella story. This movie is a Cinderella story within itself. You can't help but watch the movie and cheer for Jennifer the whole time thinking silently to yourself, "that's right Jennifer... show Simon Cowell he was wrong wrong wrong about you... you are a STAR! sing it girl". Seriously random fans, listen to me now and thank me later... go see this movie!!!

The Good Shepherd

rating: BRAVO (rating system)

This is a good movie, however, I will forewarn you that it is slow moving in building the plot. You really have to pay close attention to details that would ordinarily seem innocuous. Its very well written story about the early days of covert CIA-esque operation with the back drop of historical events from WWII through the Cuban Missle Crisis. It was quite intriguing for this lay historian to consider yet another perspective on very well known events in American history. If you are into thinking while you watch a movie and have some basic (maybe 6th grade level) of american/world history you will enjoy this flick.

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Rating: BRAVO (rating sytem)

Okay.. first things first. I 'saw' this movie the other night, however I fell asleep after the first 40 minutes and woke up in time to see the last 20 minutes. Now, please understand, my blissful slumber is no reflection on how good or bad this movie is. If anything, its more of a reflection of the fact that I truly cannot be awake for more than 16 hours at a time on any given day. Okay, so all this aside, from what I saw of the movie I can confidently say that this was a quality film. Excellent story line, excellent acting, excellent cinematography. I wouldn't steer you wrong. Trust me on this.

Deja Vu

Rating: BRAVO (rating system)

Now I don't know much. But I know a good movie when I see one. This movie was awesome!!! Its a bit slow to start but pay attention the plot twists will leave you guessing. I personally liken the plot to Law & Order meets Back 2 the Future (specifically the 2nd in the the triology for plot complexity.) All in all very good date movie. Gives you plenty of stuff to talk about post movie. Go out and see it... I highly recommend this flick!

file complaints here!

Okay.. I'm am an online shopper extraordinare, however, I take personal offense to the common practice of many online retailers.

Here's my gripe, when I go to your brick and mortar store you give me FREE gift boxes. (yes you Nordstrom, Banana Republic, J Crew and the rest) . So, WHY in the hell do I have to pay for the same freaking gift box when I shop at your on-line stores? Especially during the holiday season.

That practice really pissses me off.. Is my money less green on-line therefore I don't deserve the same service? If anything from an operational cost perspective its far cheaper for you retailers when I shop online. Therefore shouldn't there be MORE benefits to me as a consumer?? AT the very least I deserve equitable treatment e.g. freaking gift box for FREE like you can get in the retail outlet.

Is any one else outraged by this common practice or is it just me??

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!

Yes.. today is the day...

Now, don't get it twisted. I am by no means an overly zealous patriotic political maven. However, I do firmly believe, that voting is a right that should NEVER be treated with apathy.

Is the system perfect? No.

Is there a perfect candidate that genuinely respresents all of your fundemental values and beliefs? Hell NO.

However, the right to vote is a right for which people worldwide throughout history and still to present day, have fought and died. This fact alone makes it a personal imperative for me to fully participate in the voting process. Its my right and duty as a responsible adult.

So ramdon fans... I submit to you again that... today is the day...

make your voice count...

...if you don't vote don't complain.

Question of the day

butterrfly: Question of the day... what is the minimum amount of money (after taxes) that you would need to have in order to quit your current job and leave the working world?

O.Gee: the cost of car fare home.

Marie Antoinette

rating: Eh (rating system)

This movie is not at all what I thought it would be. I guess I'm a purist in some sense. I like a movie that based on a speicfic time period, to I don't know make me feel like I'm back in that time period. I think the modern day music throughout the movie is was ruined that effect for me. The fact that this movie was about a nortiorious historical persona and her life, is what leaves me bothered by this movie. Throughout the movie I was waiting to learn more about Marie as a person, the intricacies of the French politics leading up to the French Revolution.... *sigh* I was left to fill in the historical blanks myself. In short, if you have a deep interest in French culture or history and are looking to learn more, then this movie isn't for you. Although the movie did give you a good sense of the opulance of the french monarchy, I would recommend that you visit Versailles yourself rather than see this flick.

Oh, and did I mention, that they don't even speak french in this movie? qu'est-ce que c'est environ ? comment insultant!

** boggle **

Ya know.. at first it was mildly amusing, but now its just plain annoying. My curent phone number is similiar to the local WOK express therefore I am tortured DAILY with calls through out the day for orders of wonton soup, general tso's chicken and moo goo gai pan. **boggle**


Thanks to modern telecommunications technology, I actually recognize the names/phone numbers of certain take out diners that repeatively disturb the tranquility of my home and answer the phone, "You have the wrong number. This is NOT Wok Express". Do you know on occassion some of these patrons actually have the nerve to argue with me and insist that they DID dial Wok express and that I am wrong? **double boggle**