Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Scary Moment for Red Wings and Fans
Detroit Red Wings defensemen Jiri Fischer had a seizure early in Monday’s game against the Nashville Predators and had to have CPR and be auto-defibbed. The game was halted and is to be made up at a later date.
The Cars Rise Again
Apparently, the Cars will rise again after their 1988 break up with Todd Rundgren as their frontman. Ric Ocasek is nowhere in sight, nor does he want anything to do with the reunion. Ben Orr died in 2000 from cancer. They are planning a tour and possible album.
I’ll check it out. I have quite a few Cars tunes on the computer and enjoy them immensely. I have to admit, “Drive” is my fave. A new album would be fun.
I’ll check it out. I have quite a few Cars tunes on the computer and enjoy them immensely. I have to admit, “Drive” is my fave. A new album would be fun.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
I went and saw the fourth installment of the Harry Potter series on Friday night, and I was not disappointed. Although some have pointed out that this film is a bridge to upcoming events, it still dazzled me enough to make this my favorite HP movie to date.
Gone are the house elves (Dobby is a funny little thing though) and Hermoine’s S.P.E.W. This movie highlights the angst of teenagerhood (all those hormones and complex relationships) and the Triwizard Tournament. Every five years the three big wizarding schools, Beauxbatons, Durmstrang, and Hogwarts, get together for a little friendly competition. Each school has their own champion that competes. Somehow, Harry’s name is put into the Goblet of Fire. No one under 17 is allowed to enter. Harry is three years too young. Evil is afoot, but once the Goblet selects your name, there is no turning back. So Harry, along with Cedric Diggory, compete for Hogwarts.
Most of you who read the book know how this movie ends, so I won’t give it away for the non-readers. Mike Newell does an amazing job creating a dark, action packed, visually enticing film. The CGI characters are seamlessly integrated with the live action characters, kicking the digital revolution up a notch. The dragons are nothing short of astounding and the underwater challenge was very creative. The final challenge left me a little flat, hoping for a little more time in the maze, but knowing that the third challenge is only a stepping stone to the final grievous act, I think the writer/director did a great job getting us ready for it.
As I mentioned earlier, gone are the house elves who are key to part of the main story and the side story, so writer Steve Kloves does an excellent job rearranging the characters and events to accommodate their absence. Never read the series but enjoy the movies, what you don’t know, you won’t miss. Great script.
My only complaint is the relative absence of Rita Skeeter, unregistered animagus and scourge of Hermione Granger. Hermione shines in the book as she takes Skeeter down a whole bunch of pegs by uncovering the secret of her sneaky information gathering for her scandalous articles. Skeeter was only in a few scenes in the movie. I wish they had done more with her character and story. However, when you pare down a 734-page book to a 2-½ movie, something has to go.
The Goblet of Fire does carry a PG-13 rating and I think it if fully warranted. There are some frightening images and situations that younger children will definitely find disturbing.
Worth the full price of admission. I can’t wait to go again and spend my hard earned dollars.
Gone are the house elves (Dobby is a funny little thing though) and Hermoine’s S.P.E.W. This movie highlights the angst of teenagerhood (all those hormones and complex relationships) and the Triwizard Tournament. Every five years the three big wizarding schools, Beauxbatons, Durmstrang, and Hogwarts, get together for a little friendly competition. Each school has their own champion that competes. Somehow, Harry’s name is put into the Goblet of Fire. No one under 17 is allowed to enter. Harry is three years too young. Evil is afoot, but once the Goblet selects your name, there is no turning back. So Harry, along with Cedric Diggory, compete for Hogwarts.
Most of you who read the book know how this movie ends, so I won’t give it away for the non-readers. Mike Newell does an amazing job creating a dark, action packed, visually enticing film. The CGI characters are seamlessly integrated with the live action characters, kicking the digital revolution up a notch. The dragons are nothing short of astounding and the underwater challenge was very creative. The final challenge left me a little flat, hoping for a little more time in the maze, but knowing that the third challenge is only a stepping stone to the final grievous act, I think the writer/director did a great job getting us ready for it.
As I mentioned earlier, gone are the house elves who are key to part of the main story and the side story, so writer Steve Kloves does an excellent job rearranging the characters and events to accommodate their absence. Never read the series but enjoy the movies, what you don’t know, you won’t miss. Great script.
My only complaint is the relative absence of Rita Skeeter, unregistered animagus and scourge of Hermione Granger. Hermione shines in the book as she takes Skeeter down a whole bunch of pegs by uncovering the secret of her sneaky information gathering for her scandalous articles. Skeeter was only in a few scenes in the movie. I wish they had done more with her character and story. However, when you pare down a 734-page book to a 2-½ movie, something has to go.
The Goblet of Fire does carry a PG-13 rating and I think it if fully warranted. There are some frightening images and situations that younger children will definitely find disturbing.
Worth the full price of admission. I can’t wait to go again and spend my hard earned dollars.
Winter Movie Guide
MSNBC’s Winter Movie Guide. Plently of flicks to choose from, but here are the three that will be getting my hard earned dollars:
Aeon Flux- Cult MTV favorite starring Charlize Therron. My wife is excited to see it because it looks like Charlize kicks some major back-side.
King Kong- Peter Jackson and our favorite 800 lb. Gorilla with a crush. What else is there to know about this one. Look for Jack Black to actually be pretty good in this one.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe- C.S. Lewis made for the big screen. I get goosebumps watching the trailers. It is a relatively short book, so I hope there ins’t much poetic liscense taken with this film. Is it a Christian allegory? Oh yeah, but there should be a great film here for everyone. Shrek director Andrew Adamson should make this film a visual delight. Will it rival The Lord of the Rings? Probably not, but this fantasy fave will be amazing on the big screen and a franchise Disney can build on should the film be a success, which it looks like it will.
Aeon Flux- Cult MTV favorite starring Charlize Therron. My wife is excited to see it because it looks like Charlize kicks some major back-side.
King Kong- Peter Jackson and our favorite 800 lb. Gorilla with a crush. What else is there to know about this one. Look for Jack Black to actually be pretty good in this one.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe- C.S. Lewis made for the big screen. I get goosebumps watching the trailers. It is a relatively short book, so I hope there ins’t much poetic liscense taken with this film. Is it a Christian allegory? Oh yeah, but there should be a great film here for everyone. Shrek director Andrew Adamson should make this film a visual delight. Will it rival The Lord of the Rings? Probably not, but this fantasy fave will be amazing on the big screen and a franchise Disney can build on should the film be a success, which it looks like it will.
The Intel iBook Cometh
According to Think Secret, Apple is planning to have the new Intel-based iBooks ready to roll by the Macworld Expo in January, 2006.
No price is yet available, but the speculation is that they will possibly cost $200 less then currently priced models.
Better start counting up my loose change...
No price is yet available, but the speculation is that they will possibly cost $200 less then currently priced models.
Better start counting up my loose change...
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Desperate Housewives Resident Evicted
Page Kennedy, who played the shady, cellar dweller on DH, has been kicked off the show due to “improper conduct”. ABC is tight lipped on the cause of dismissal, and Kennedy nor his agent have been available for comment. Apparently, Kennedy’s release was not due to improper conduct with anyone in the cast.
So, I guess he wasn’t kicked off the show for hitting on Eva Longoria or something like that.
The role will be recast as soon as possible.
So, I guess he wasn’t kicked off the show for hitting on Eva Longoria or something like that.
The role will be recast as soon as possible.
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