I don't get that whole YOLO thing people keep talking about. It's really rather annoying.
However, it's not quite as scary as some of the things of this movie. I don't even know what's the scariest thing about this movie- James Bond's hair, James Bond pretending to be Asian, or the guy at the beginning who gets lost flying through space (an actual fear of mine).
Or then there's Charles Gray who comes back in a few movies. Really? Majorish character gets killed and comes back as an even bigger baddie?
This one wasn't overly one of my favourites, more on the side of bareable. I guess at this point I'm more than just a little tired of SPECTRE and Dr. No and all that crowd.
Moving on to much better movies.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Paris is Burning
This is the first of several documentaries I've been watching, so be prepared for several more in the future.
Essentially, at it's core, Paris is Burning is about the gay male culture of the mid to late 1980's. So many of them ran away because of their families and they found each other.
The main story is that of the ball culture. All- or most- of those interviewed took part in balls where they dressed in various categories such as town & country, business, college, realness (at passing as a woman), and more. Many of the participants live in "houses." I'd already heard of the House of Ninja thanks to Benny Ninja (current father) thanks to America's Next Top Model (ANTM).
It's such a different culture in a way. And it really is a culture all it's own. I think that's really what I enjoyed most about this movie. I loved learning about what it was like then, the culture, a little more on what houses are, and the like. I liked seeing the early days of vogueing.
It is hard to watch the stories. It's sad to know so many of them had to run away because of the times and that it was barely 30 years ago. Times are definitely changing for the better.
Essentially, at it's core, Paris is Burning is about the gay male culture of the mid to late 1980's. So many of them ran away because of their families and they found each other.
The main story is that of the ball culture. All- or most- of those interviewed took part in balls where they dressed in various categories such as town & country, business, college, realness (at passing as a woman), and more. Many of the participants live in "houses." I'd already heard of the House of Ninja thanks to Benny Ninja (current father) thanks to America's Next Top Model (ANTM).
It's such a different culture in a way. And it really is a culture all it's own. I think that's really what I enjoyed most about this movie. I loved learning about what it was like then, the culture, a little more on what houses are, and the like. I liked seeing the early days of vogueing.
It is hard to watch the stories. It's sad to know so many of them had to run away because of the times and that it was barely 30 years ago. Times are definitely changing for the better.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Things I'd Like to See
I've been thinking off and on of different things I'd like to see in movies and TV. So, I've decided to start sharing somethings. Hopefully, there will be more than one post like this. We'll see.
Michelle Rodriquez Play the Lead in a Romantic Comedy
Michelle Rodriquez has the tendency to play the hard-ass bitch in movies. I'd like to see her not play this role for once. I mean, she could totally be the next J-Lo or something. She does nothing but play essentially the same role over and over.
Hugh Jackman, Karl Urban, and Lucy Lawless Use Their Real Accents
These three don't always use their real accents in shows. Hugh Jackman does on occasion. Lucy Lawless did in Battlestar Galactica. Karl Urban like never. I'd love just to hear these more often than not.
Coincendentially, they're all from down under. And New Zealand.
Michelle Rodriquez Play the Lead in a Romantic Comedy
Michelle Rodriquez has the tendency to play the hard-ass bitch in movies. I'd like to see her not play this role for once. I mean, she could totally be the next J-Lo or something. She does nothing but play essentially the same role over and over.
Hugh Jackman, Karl Urban, and Lucy Lawless Use Their Real Accents
These three don't always use their real accents in shows. Hugh Jackman does on occasion. Lucy Lawless did in Battlestar Galactica. Karl Urban like never. I'd love just to hear these more often than not.
Coincendentially, they're all from down under. And New Zealand.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Green Street Hooligans
Well, since that time of World Cup soccer has rolled around once again, I thought it'd be great fun to look at a great little soccer movie, Green Street Hooligans.
What first drew me to this movie was Charlie Hunnam. I'm an SoA (Sons of Anarchy) fan and I jumped at the chance to see Jax speaking in his native British tongue since I so rarely get it. This movie also stars Elijah Wood.
Elijah has bad stuff going on in college and ends up with his sister in England. His sister's brother-in-law in Charlie. Charlie- and formerly his brother- are HUGE football fans.
I know football's a thing in a lot of countries, I just didn't realize how much until I watched this movie. I mean, the whole thing is about how rabid the fans are. They not only travel to see their teams play, they fight other fans like crazy. It's literally like street gangs of rabid fans.
I loved getting to see this bit of culture that I'm not used to. Even our American football fans don't seem to be this bad. I know, of course, there's the usual bets and all. But nothing quite so violent.
It's also a story of family and redemption of course. Elijah learns a few things that he takes back to the States and uses them to overcome his foes.And all it all it's a pretty good movie. I'd totally watch it again.
I mean, despite his character's obvious outcome, Charlie Hunnam.
What first drew me to this movie was Charlie Hunnam. I'm an SoA (Sons of Anarchy) fan and I jumped at the chance to see Jax speaking in his native British tongue since I so rarely get it. This movie also stars Elijah Wood.
Elijah has bad stuff going on in college and ends up with his sister in England. His sister's brother-in-law in Charlie. Charlie- and formerly his brother- are HUGE football fans.
I know football's a thing in a lot of countries, I just didn't realize how much until I watched this movie. I mean, the whole thing is about how rabid the fans are. They not only travel to see their teams play, they fight other fans like crazy. It's literally like street gangs of rabid fans.
I loved getting to see this bit of culture that I'm not used to. Even our American football fans don't seem to be this bad. I know, of course, there's the usual bets and all. But nothing quite so violent.
It's also a story of family and redemption of course. Elijah learns a few things that he takes back to the States and uses them to overcome his foes.And all it all it's a pretty good movie. I'd totally watch it again.
I mean, despite his character's obvious outcome, Charlie Hunnam.
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