Facebook and Movies
Amazing what two words will do what others can't, isn't it?
Yesterday I posted a simple status on facebook: "Life Sucks" and recieved no fewer than three comments on there and more texts asking "How come?" and "Why?" Well, it has a lot to deal with money. It sucks to be me right now because whatever money I do make goes directly to assorted collectors for assorted items, most of them needed by law. So, it's because of that that I'm looking into a 2nd job. Sure, I'll still work at NFM, but I'm planning on surrendering my killer weekend availability to work as a waiter somewhere. Currently I'm thinking Applebee's is my best bet, but you never know.
Also, because of Josh I've seen an abundance of films lately.
Valkyrie - Not all I had hoped. Tom Cruise isn't convincing as a Nazi Colonel with an eye patch and three fingers out to kill Hitler. The plot is intriguing enough but there's hardly any suspense. Also, co-stars Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard don't get enough screen time and can't save the picture.
Bedtime Stories - A cute family movie about a man who works at what was his father's hotel but has been transformed into one branch of a larger hotel chain. Adam Sandler stars as this man who must babysit his sister's (Courtney Cox Arquette, poor girl) kids for a week. He tells them bedtime stories to go to sleep but discovers whatever they say comes true in a real world way. This was a lot better then I thought it would be, not being an Adam Sandler fan myself, but it works and is charming on it's own. Also, Harry Potter fans, Uncle Vernon is in the movie as the head honcho of the Hotel.
7 Pounds - Depressing and uplifting at once, the movie stars Will Smith as a man looking to give gifts to seven people who deserve it by being good people. As bad as it may seem, that's all you can say of the plot without giving more away. Directed by the man behind "The Pursuit of Happyness" and co-starring RENT and Eagle Eye's Rosario Dawson, the movie WILL produce tears. Another great drama from the former Fresh Prince.
Marley & Me - Do not think of this as a family comedy and you won't be scorned. This film is about a couple called the Grogans (Owen Wilson & Jennifer Aniston) who are newlyweds and work for two different newspapers in Florida. In order to postpone having children, a puppy is bought who happens to be the world's worst dog, but ends up showing the couple what a family really is. A great tale and anyone who loves animals won't just cry they'll ball. I know I did...
Yes Man - Jim Carrey's back everyone! If you enjoyed Liar, Liar, this movie will be a great reminder of that film. Jim Carrey plays a man who works at a bank but says no to everything and avoids going out and doing anything with friends. Until he makes a pact with himself to say yes to EVERYTHING. But it turns out too much of positive or negative is always bad. It's a great comedy and nice to see him return to the comedy he does best.
Otherwise, now that the holidays are over things have slowed down considerably for me. At any rate, no new releases this week or not, I have to go to work :p
Yesterday I posted a simple status on facebook: "Life Sucks" and recieved no fewer than three comments on there and more texts asking "How come?" and "Why?" Well, it has a lot to deal with money. It sucks to be me right now because whatever money I do make goes directly to assorted collectors for assorted items, most of them needed by law. So, it's because of that that I'm looking into a 2nd job. Sure, I'll still work at NFM, but I'm planning on surrendering my killer weekend availability to work as a waiter somewhere. Currently I'm thinking Applebee's is my best bet, but you never know.
Also, because of Josh I've seen an abundance of films lately.
Valkyrie - Not all I had hoped. Tom Cruise isn't convincing as a Nazi Colonel with an eye patch and three fingers out to kill Hitler. The plot is intriguing enough but there's hardly any suspense. Also, co-stars Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard don't get enough screen time and can't save the picture.
Bedtime Stories - A cute family movie about a man who works at what was his father's hotel but has been transformed into one branch of a larger hotel chain. Adam Sandler stars as this man who must babysit his sister's (Courtney Cox Arquette, poor girl) kids for a week. He tells them bedtime stories to go to sleep but discovers whatever they say comes true in a real world way. This was a lot better then I thought it would be, not being an Adam Sandler fan myself, but it works and is charming on it's own. Also, Harry Potter fans, Uncle Vernon is in the movie as the head honcho of the Hotel.
7 Pounds - Depressing and uplifting at once, the movie stars Will Smith as a man looking to give gifts to seven people who deserve it by being good people. As bad as it may seem, that's all you can say of the plot without giving more away. Directed by the man behind "The Pursuit of Happyness" and co-starring RENT and Eagle Eye's Rosario Dawson, the movie WILL produce tears. Another great drama from the former Fresh Prince.
Marley & Me - Do not think of this as a family comedy and you won't be scorned. This film is about a couple called the Grogans (Owen Wilson & Jennifer Aniston) who are newlyweds and work for two different newspapers in Florida. In order to postpone having children, a puppy is bought who happens to be the world's worst dog, but ends up showing the couple what a family really is. A great tale and anyone who loves animals won't just cry they'll ball. I know I did...
Yes Man - Jim Carrey's back everyone! If you enjoyed Liar, Liar, this movie will be a great reminder of that film. Jim Carrey plays a man who works at a bank but says no to everything and avoids going out and doing anything with friends. Until he makes a pact with himself to say yes to EVERYTHING. But it turns out too much of positive or negative is always bad. It's a great comedy and nice to see him return to the comedy he does best.
Otherwise, now that the holidays are over things have slowed down considerably for me. At any rate, no new releases this week or not, I have to go to work :p