Category: Media
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Movie: Freedom Writers
It has been a dozen years since Dangerous Minds so we’re probably due for a new one, right? Well, that’s what you get with this flick, which I saw on the flight back from Vegas. Nothing groundbreaking, it’s the true story of troubled teens and the attractive/young teacher who goes against all odds to turn them around. As I said, we’ve seen this film…
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Movie: 300
If you haven’t seen it, go now. Blood, boobs, and history? You can’t ask for much more from a film. I’m trying to come up with a solid review, but I think I summed it all up already so why reiterate myself? [b]9.4/10[/b] – As “balla” as Xerxes and his human-powered throne
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You’re soooo screwed!
Those three words summarize the highlight of my weekend. I woke up around 8:30 to Caitlin telling me to look out the window. I do, and notice a large black Cadillac sitting on the side of the road. I rub my eyes and look closer to find it is sitting awfully low. Maybe due to the two wheels that are lying on their sides…
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The (White) Rapper Show
If you haven’t seen this, you’re missing out. Never has a show made me so embarassed to be white. I’m not really sure why I enjoy watching this so much, but it’s now in the DVR’s “record new” list. I am a little upset because the only guy that could actually rap, Dasit had a personality conflict and was booted on the first show.…
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Game System: XBOX 360
I finally got one! Received as a gift for Christmas (thanks Mom and Dad!), I wanted to put a few weeks of my time in before giving my judgment. Where to start? [b]Controllers[/b]Awesome. Wireless, for $15 you can have it recharge while you play, very solid feeling, great ergonomics, headset plugs in so you can be totally free of the system while still talking.…
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Movie: The Island
I was totally expecting this to be the movie with Leonardo DiCaprio in it, but that was The Beach. Once that shock wore off, I was interested to see what this movie, which I had previously not really known, was about. Having just watched ‘on Flux, I couldn’t help but draw parallels. Both are set in the future, both have to do with cloning,…