Archive for February, 2010
| Okay, well I’m a little disappointed in the lack of good movies coming out in the theaters lately. It seems like all the good shows get lumped together and then everything that sucks fills in all the gaps. There is some hope in Netflix and Redbox movies, but honestly, avoid the theaters and save your money. |
If you want to get out and actually spend money in our current economy, here are the top two movies that everyone should enjoy if you haven’t seen them already (click title to see trailer).
Avatar is off the list only because you should have seen it already. Sherlock Holmes is arguably one of the better Robert Downey Jr. Movies. Percy Jackson and the really long title is a great show for kids and adults alike. |
If you’re too lazy and don’t feel like going to the theater, then here are our two suggestions for you to pick up at your local unnamed movie-disposal box that may or may not be the color red.
First Choice: Anchorman
Close Second: Terminator Salvation
Anchorman can get a little crude at parts, but it’s a very funny movie. I find myself quoting several lines from the movie pretty regularly. Terminator is a great show for any kind of an action buff. The movie gives guys what they want in a movie without making it unbearable for women to watch too. |
Netflix:
If you can’t even make it to a local rental place or redbox, but have streaming Netflix at home via computer or xbox, then here are a couple of winners for your night.
First Choice: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Close Second: Air Force One
I have one word for Eternal Sunshine and the Spotless Mind: Trippy. Trippy, but good. Air Force One is a classic and anyone and everyone who likes Harrison Ford and any of his movies will love this one. |
| Have a great weekend and don’t do anything stupid, like watch the Never Ending Story upside down while eating Skittles.
Let us know in the comments section if you plan on or did watch any of these films. Also, any ideas for weekend movie/tv activities are welcome as well. |
 So a couple years back, my sister got me hooked on the television show Lost. When I started, I never thought that it would turn into a show that has black smoke, temples, and a lot of murder. I have heard a ton of rumors from friends and family about anything and everything. So to make everyone’s life a little bit more interesting I’m compiling a list of rumors and spoilers about the show Lost. Enjoy:
- Jacob and the guy possessing John Locke are Egyptian gods.
- Charlie and Claire grow close again in this alternate universe thing.
- Locke may end up not being able to walk again on the island.
- More Polar Bears to come.
- Nadia comes back.
- Hurley will see how that massive statue was destroyed.
- Sayid kills fake Locke later on.
- The numbers next to the “candidates” names is the order of their deaths.
Well I hope you enjoy the rest of the season and series. Let us know if there are any more rumors that you’ve read or have.
We all know there is plenty of ski jumping and hockey going on up at the Canada Olympics right now. If you are anything like most of the people I know, your t.v. hasn’t been turned off in the past week or so and all spare time is dedicated to seeing who wins the next gold. There are those times, however, when you’re in the Olympic spirit and the only sport on is boring, like … curling. If you find yourself in this situation we have some of the best Olympic sports movies of all time:
Bronze Medal
Chariots of Fire
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The story, told in flashback, of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924 Olympics. Eric, a devout Scottish missionary runs because he knows it must please God. Harold, the son of a newly rich Jew runs to prove his place in Cambridge society. In a warmup 100 meter race, Eric defeats Harold, who hires a pro trainer to prepare him. Eric, whose qualifying heat is scheduled for a Sunday, refuses to run despite pressure from the Olympic committee. A compromise is reached when a nobleman allows Eric to compete in his 400 meter slot. Eric and Harold race in their respective races and go on to achieve fame as missionary and businessman/athletic advocate, respectively.
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Silver Medal
Miracle
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The inspiring story of the team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, the tale captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games and a cold war could be put on ice. In 1980, the United States Ice Hockey team’s coach, Herb Brooks, took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning from a distraction from world events. With the world watching the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels’ now famous question, to the millions viewing at home: Do you believe in miracles?
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Gold Medal
Cool Runnings
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Irving “Irv” Blitzer is an American bobsled double gold medalist at the 1968 Winter Olympics, who finished first in two events again in 1972 but was disqualified for cheating and retired in disgrace to Jamaica, where he leads a destitute life as a bookie. He is approached by top 100m runner Derice Bannock, who failed to qualify for the 1988 Summer Olympics when another opponent, Junior Bevil, tripped at the trials, and pushcart driving champion Sanka Coffie, who both wish to use his previous experience as a coach in order to compete in the 1988 Winter Olympics as bobsledders. Irv had been good friends with Derice’s father, Ben, a former sprinter whom Irv had tried to recruit for the bobsled team years ago. Yul Brenner, another runner who was tripped at the qualifier by Junior, also joins the team. After Irv is convinced to coach the team, the three months of practice begins, initially resulting in embarrassment. However, the four men acclimate to the sport and travel to Calgary and the Olympics. |
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