Sunday, July 29, 2012

The Dark Knight Rises

Awesome. Involved, dark and light contrasting on many levels. Acting was fantastic. Effects phenominal. The flying Batmobile was extremely cool. Ann Hathaway was smoking hot as Catwoman. The geek factor was awsome. I've never seen a better blend of Geek with Goth, anywhere. Even Bane was pretty good. The main twist was well-hidden. 9/10.

It was also fun wearing my brand-new Dark Knight Rises t-shirt to the show.

Dan


Sunday, July 15, 2012

Baliwood's 'Cocktail'...

Baliwood wonders will never cease. Two women and a man end up roommates. Lots of dancing and steamy-but-casual implied sex. Then his Mom comes on a surprise visit from India, (It's set in London mostly) and the REAL hilarity and drama begin. LOVE the music and dancing, lots of beautiful people, incredibly funny, but with a serious side. There's also a great part at the beach. No guns, no bombs, romance, and the best kiss-teaser yet. 9/10.

Dan

Saturday, July 14, 2012

La Gloria Cubana on a Saturday morning...

...while reading North American Windpower magazine.

I love weekends.

Dan

Sunday, July 8, 2012

The Amazing Spider Man

Totally the best Spiderman movie by far. I wish they had led with this movie. The story is more true to the comics, the effects are better, the acting is better, it just rocks. They REALLY stepped up their game. 10/10.

Dan

Friday, July 6, 2012

The Glen Art Theater, Glen Ellyn, Illinois...

An old Vaudeville theater sliced and diced into four smallish screens, old, but serviceable, with great prices, great popcorn, and all those movies that are hard to find in other theaters. Plus, they sell movie marquee posters cheap after the films are gone. A total treasure!

Dan

Safety Not Guaranteed...

Safety Not Guaranteed: Romance, Spy Flick, Magazine Reporter Story, Time Travel/Sci-Fi, Teen Party Flick, Psycho-Thriller...this movie has everything but the kitchen sink, and on a low budget. The acting was incredibly good, especially from the primary leads. This movie is SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!! This is one of the best films I've seen this year, an absolute must-see, especially for the Geek crowd. 10/10, and I am not kidding at all.

Dan

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Madea's Witness Protection Plan - Tyler Perry

Witness mildly crazy. There were a fair amount of hilarious moments, but less good music than usual. Tyler was less animated as Madea than usual. I liked it, but I didn't love it as I usually do. The "droning school teacher" was excellent as a fumbling executive, really did a great job. 5/10.

I'm left wondering if Tyler's heart was really in it this time.

Dan

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Best. Chinese. Fortune. Cookie. Ever.

I got this last night after watching the movie "People Like Us."

It says "Others look up to you."

I am six-feet, six-inches tall.

Dan