Wyvern, Passion for Gaming

Mood - ??? (can't really say, I'm just me today)
Today's Song - Barenaked Ladies - Who Needs Sleep

Well, I'm back (again) from my comfortable eagle - like life. I've decided that instead of prolonging the magic of my movie reviews like I should, I'm just going to let all the pressure go at once for this fashionable little nugget of joy chiefly because I figure it would be a motorcade of generosity... that and it seems that if I keep on making it one movie per post, I may never stop having movies to talk about. So here you go, have a piece of cake of my movie reviews!

Zathura

Rating: 4 out of 10

I'm sorry but this was mildly entertaining at best. It truly was trying to be exactly like Jumanji but it felt like I was watching a Sesame Street for 7 year olds. And by that age, many kids have become "too cool" to watch that stuff. Here's the biggest problem with Zathura... NO STORY. Seriously, all it is is two brothers who get angry at each other (When does that not happen when you've got siblings?) and they find a game that launches their house into space. Then they proceed to play the game fully so that they can get home. Along the way, the producers of this film try to stick a moral in by telling kids not to fight with there siblings but to love one another. HELLO?! Kids are going to fight with each other, that's a fact of life. I'm not saying it's right. Hell, I plan to make sure that if I have kids that they try and behave as much as possible. But at the same time, I'm not going to be an idiot thinking that I can deter all violent altercations that take place in the home. It's going to happen and I'll deal with them as best as possible. In conclusion, Zathura is not really worth seeing... PERIOD.

I, Robot

Rating: 8 out of 10

Now I'm glad that we can get back to good films. Seriously, from here on out, no bitching from me on movies. This one was really damned good and I'm glad that is was such a good story. Will Smith is his usual "bad ass" self and the character fits. You know you start to wonder when someone gets the same role over and over. But anywho... I, Robot was described to me once as one of the animated Matrix films entitled The Second Renaissance. It tells the tale of how the AI that man had produced became what they are in the world of the Matrix movies. It's not really like that film at all. However, it is still really good because it deals with the three laws of robotics that people like to throw around. If you're not sure what those laws are, it's ok because if you've seen the film you know that they show you the laws during the film and if you haven't seen the film then it shouldn't be hard to find the laws online. In any case, I liked the story and it's definitely worth the watch. Buying is optional but it wouldn't hurt your already impressive collection.

Blue Streak

Rating: 6 out of 10

I've never seen any of Martin Lawrence's performances until this movie and I have to say, he's not bad. I had wanted to see Bad Boyz (which coincidentally stars Will Smith as well) but never have had the chance. So when a co - worker showed me the film I thought, "Meh, why not?" Not too bad a film. The story line is decent enough for me to watch and the acting is on par with the genre (comedy). Oh yeah, should mention that this is definitely a comedy. So the storyline, though important no matter what genre, it's not the whole of the director's attention. The film was good and also, it has Dave Chapelle who has definitely got a few funny bones in his body. Decent enough for you to watch but not necessary to buy.

V for Vendetta

Rating: 9 out of 10

Ok, so the Wachowski brothers created a new film. Never thought they'd show their faces after the Matrix trilogies, eh? Well, I knew they would... they've got enough people like Glen and I who did like the last two Matrix movies that they know it's alright to come out again. And they did another excellent job with this film. This story is actually from DC Comics (those people responsible for Superman, Batman, the Green Lantern, and the like) so that's interesting to say. It won't be giving anything BIG away to say that there's a guy who where's a mask in the film and this actor kicks ass because I couldn't tell it was them until I saw the credits. Natalie Portman also stars in the film and she too did an excellent acting job. Basically, the film is set in a totalitarianistic future where "Big Brother" has his men every where (I'm beginning to think that the Wachowskis love dark futures). And it's about time that stopped... so Mr. Hero (mysterious mask dude) comes along and shows one woman (Natalie) how to live her life without fear. It's a wonderfully scripted film and I'd have to say that just like this one teacher in high school described my theatre class, this film is deliciously psychotic. And trust me, that's a good thing. Go see the film (no matter what you have to pay) and definitely buy it on DVD.

So there you go, my movie reviews. I'm happy about it and you should too. Oh wait, maybe you don't have to be. I don't know anymore. Just... just go do something internety. Yeah that's it, ignore the idiot behind the computer terminal. *walks away slowly*

"There's so much joy in life, so many pleasures all around.
But the pleasure of insomnia is one I've never found.
With all life has to offer there's so much to be enjoyed.
But the pleasures of insomnia are ones I can't avoid

Lids down, I count sheep, I count heartbeats.
The only thing that counts is that I won't sleep.
I countdown, I look around... (Hala! Hala! Hala!)

Who needs sleep?
Well, you're never gonna get it!
Who needs sleep?
Tell me what's that for?!
Who needs sleep?
Be happy with what you're getting.
There's a guy who's been awake since the Second World War!"

Mood - happy
Today's Song - Splender - Yeah, Whatever

Thank you Peter, for this rememberance of the yesteryears... you rock.

Also, I realized that I have quoted Glen five times now since I started recording my past quotes in the source code of this blog. Holy shit dude, you need to stop making me laugh. Or not.

Anywho, I haven't been able to get back to a computer for a while since Saturday so here I am again with another review of a movie I have seen. Today's movie is...

Doom

Rating: 5 out of 10

First off, I wouldn't have seen this on my own accord but if you know my cousin Nathan, you'd understand completely why I "HAD" to see it. Did I emphasize had enough? Maybe I should have underlined it? Oh well. In any case, yeah I saw it over that and it was ok. If you're a die hard fan of the game, you might want to go see it depending on how well you take it when they make movies of your favorite fan boy obsessive shit kind of thing. That probably didn't make sense... :P

There was one part of the film that I really enjoyed (I should cut out on the bolding, it's cutting into my Blog's budget) and that was the whole first - person view mode sequence... that was pretty cool to see a live action version of something I've been seeing in video games for years. The CG in the film was good but like almost all films of it's genre, the storyline bit. You know what, I know that bit is the past tense of bite but it just sounds weird. *shakes head of confusion* In any case, the storyline lacked pretty much anything good. It had something where it could have gone somewhere, but I'm pretty sure that for whatever reason, Hollywood must think that the average movie goer has an IQ less than 3 which would apparently make the video gamer/movie goer even more retarded than your pet monkey's feces. So in conclusion, they create a movie that your mother would see and think, "Shit, this is what my son/daughter is playing on their video games? Maybe I should let them continue playing so they'll learn to make better shit than this." And in conclusion for this review, I wouldn't recommend you buy this film on DVD. Why? I think I'll let Tim Buckley, the author of the web - comic CTRL + ALT + DEL, answer that question:



"And you're paranoid as you look me up and down.
And I'm soaked in gasoline, mud and ice cream.
You sit by the phone with your tongue hanging out.
You cradle the flies in the back of your mouth.
We don't have to stay friend.
Let's pretend to be enemies.

Yeah, whatever makes you happy.
Yeah, whatever makes it beautiful.
Yeah, whatever leaves you satisfied.
'Cause I'm out of time."

Mood - anxious
Today's Song - Coldplay - Yellow

Anxious 'cause tomorrow I hang with Peter. Yea!

Alright, so I've been seeing some movies lately. So I thought I'd share my thoughts on them all for some posts to come.

First up is the new movie Sixteen Blocks:

Rating: 6 out of 10

I was not upset that I paid $9.50 for this movie. However, it's not necessary to see it on a big screen. So it really is up to you if you see it now or later. Bruce Willis and Mos Def both do an excellent job in acting their respective parts. I also like the fact that they held cursing to a minimum. The f - bomb is used once and it emphasizes the emotions of the character who says it. So it works well. The story isn't enthralling enough to HAVE to see it on a big screen like I said, but it is good enough to go watch. Overall, decent film.

"Look at the stars, look how they shine for you
and everything you do; yeah, they were all yellow.
I came along. I wrote a song for you
and all the things you do and it was called yellow.
So then I took my turn. Oh, what a thing to have done!
And it was all yellow.

Your skin... oh yeah, your skin and bones
turn into something beautiful.
You know, you know I love you so.
You know I love you so."

Mood - content/anxious
Today's Song - Stabbing Westward - Save Yourself

First off, I misspelled the word picture on purpose.

Secondly, I updated on Monday in case you missed that.

Thirdly, I heard that song last night and thought it would be a good one for the song of the day. Plus, it's in my head now so it works.

Fourthly, I'm content with the world right now but I'm anxious because I need to get home and grab my work clothes that I had to let dry this morning. Usually I wash/dry them the night before work and take them with me in the morning. But I was stupid and forgot to dry them last night... oops! :P

Ok, now that all the little pieces of information I needed to clarify on are out of the way, why the hell did I title this post Pictur - O - Rama? Well, I just went and added a whole bunch more of pictures to show up in the randomized spot up there in the top right corner. Heck, you may not have even seen the last one I did (with the whole scene from Peter, my brother, and my little music video). But in any case, I went and updated that little piece of scenery and I'm kind of happy about it. I've added a bunch of Super Smash Bros. screen shots that I've taken. Most of them are pretty damned funny (such as the Mewtwo/statue thing). Now I've got you hitting refresh a bunch of times, don't I? Or maybe not... eh? *shrugs*

In any case, before I go I thought I'd share this:



It's an interesting picture somebody made and I like it. I do not take credit for it (just like I don't take credit for most of the pictures here on my blog (just as my disclaimer down there mentions)) but I have no name to credit it to. So whoever made that, you're awesome. And no, you guys can't claim it... :P

"I know your life is empty and you hate to face this world alone.
So you're searching for an angel, someone who can make you whole.
I can not save you.
I can't even save myself!
So just save yourself!

I know that you've been damaged; your soul has suffered such abuse.
But I am not your savior, I am just as fucked as you.
I am just as fucked as you.
I can not save you.
I can't even save myself!
So just save yourself!"