The Jerry Bruckheimer / Disney collabaration "G Force" knocked Harry Potter from the top spot of this weeks box office. I have a feeling that will change this upcoming weekend with the release of the Adam Sandler/Seth Rogan/Judd Apatow movie "Funny People." However the next major release on the docket is "G.I. Joe - The Rise of Cobra" on August 7th. The more previews I see the more jacked up I am getting about this movie.
I know a majority of fans would be upset if Paula Abdul is not on American Idol next season, but with the music industry in flux and lower ratings last season, I am beginning to wonder if Idol has run its course. In other Idol news, I am extremely happy for Daughtry. The new album is awesome and is at the top of the charts. Justification for a guy who finished fourth to a top two who do not have a label at this time. My condolences to the family of Idol tryout Alexis Cohen, who died in a car accident over the weekend. Her potty mouthed rant againt Simon Cowell two seasons ago was a highlight.
My hats off to Danny Ferry for getting Jamario Moon under contract. This forward from Miami could be just what the L-Train ordered. His defensive skill set is way better than any of the other forwards (besides LeBron) that we had in the Orlando series last year. Shaq looks in shape for the first time in years and we now have a guard in Anthony Parker that can spell Mo and Delonte without any falloff in production.
I know that Top 10 lists are cliche, but what the hell:
My Top 10 Favorite "Under The Radar" Movies:
10 - Reign Over Me - This Adam Sandler / Don Cheadle drama is not what you expect from Adam Sandler. It is very poignant and touching. The story of a man who lost everything in the 9/11 attacks when his wife and kids were aboard one of the planes that crashed in to the World Trade Center. Sandler portrays a man sent to the brink and Cheadle portrays the best friend who brings him back. A definite must see.
9 - The Girl Next Door - This is the new coming of age comedy for this generation. Emile Hirsch stars as the guy who never did anything until he meets the new girl next door, the always unforgettable Elisha Cuthbert. She shows him how to have fun and adventure until he finds out about her former career and ends up having to make a decision - the girl of his dreams or his future.
8 - Be Cool - Great cast and a truly fun flick. The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) steals the film as the gay bodyguard to an over the top gangster wanna-be played by an equally funny Vince Vaughn. How can you beat a cast led John Travolta, Harvey Keitel, and Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction all star team).
7 - Deja Vu - This Denzel Washington time travel movie was an unexpected surprise. With a great supporting cast, including Val Kilmer, this film moves at a frenetic pace from start to finish, with Denzel going back in time to try and stop a madman.
6 - Clerks 2 - A lot of people were pissed off that Kevin Smith would sell out his masterpiece. I was not one of them. This movie was hilarious from start to finish and provided an ending worthy of the acclaimed filmmaker. Thanks Kevin - I am forever a fan.
5 - National Lampoons Van Wilder - This movie is one of the greatest underdog comedies of all time. No critic or fan paid any attention to this movie in the theaters, but it found a huge fan base on DVD. Ryan Reynolds is the best comedic actor of our generation. The story of the greatest 7 year collegian in history, this movie is truly a gem.
4 - Glory Road - Another one of those great Disney sports movies, this one follows the Mighty Miners of West Texas with their coach Don Haskins uniting to overcome the fear and bigotry to reach the NCAA Mens Basketball Championship. A gem of a movie lead by the always great Josh Lucas.
3 - Love Actually - The ultimate romantic comedy and where I found respect for the comedic skills of Hugh Grant. Nuff Said.
2 - Green Street Hooligans - From the Shire to the mean streets of England, Elijah Wood give the performance of a lifetime as a Harvard student framed by his roommate during a drug bust and taking off to visit his sister in England, only to be pulled in to the phenomenon of the soccer hooligan lifestyle. He learns to stand on his own two feet and stand with his friends.
1 - Beautiful Girls - The perfect cast set against the perfect backdrop - your 10 year high school reunion. How much has changed and where does your future lie? Natalie Portman steals the movie from the great cast as the girl next door with the youthful crush on the conflicted Tim Hutton. Above all, this movie has heart and shows the true meaning of friendship.
Hope you take a chance on just one of these movies and I'll see ya next week.
Ryno
This Blog Is The Opinion Of One Guy And Does Not Reflect On Any Member Of The Entertainment Industry
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
An Interesting Week That Was
For anyone who wants a true entertaining experience Hilarities is the place to go. Tucked into the heart of the East 4th district inside of Pickwick & Frolic, this little comedy club that could is the best entertainment value for your dollar next to the House of Blues. Also, if you're lucky, like I was, you get the show for free. The stand up is usually touch and go, but it still is an enjoyable time especially if the acts start getting into it with the front row.
I really feel for my fellow fans here in Cleveland. Not only do we get to look forward to another "rebuilding year" from the Browns, but we also have to deal with the garbage that is being marketed as baseball at the Jake (it will always be the Jake because the Prog sounds ridiculous). When is someone going to put the Dolans out to pasture and bring in a real owner? We have some all-star talent, but the management has really laid an egg. Come on Wedge - we have one of the best offensive teams in baseball - you stated this after a 10-1 loss. If scoring one run a game is good offense, then I am better looking than Brad Pitt. Only 10 weeks Cavs fans til training camp begins and a real championship contending team for the city will be revealed.
Ok, now that is out of the way and on to some cool stuff - I hope the readers of the News Herald in Lake County saw the article in Sidetracks yesterday about Dave Ritz & The Riders. This band is ready to explode on to the national stage. If you want to hear some truly great music, then head out to The Avenue on Thursday night.
I know that I seem to be rambling, but the week was that crazy. I did get an opportunity to catch both "Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince" & "Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian" yesterday. The latest adventure for Harry and the gang from Hogwarts was amazing. I will not spoil it for anyone who hasn't read the books. All I can say is see this movie. The second adventure for Ben Stiller and his museum artifacts was a fun jaunt. Check out Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart - she steals the movie.
R.I.P. - Walter Cronkite - The voice of America during some of our most troubling times and a true gentleman. I am proud to say that he was a Senior DeMolay and that he will be missed.
Til Next Week
Ryno
This Blog Is The Opinion Of One Guy And Does Not Reflect On Any Member Of The Entertainment Industry
I really feel for my fellow fans here in Cleveland. Not only do we get to look forward to another "rebuilding year" from the Browns, but we also have to deal with the garbage that is being marketed as baseball at the Jake (it will always be the Jake because the Prog sounds ridiculous). When is someone going to put the Dolans out to pasture and bring in a real owner? We have some all-star talent, but the management has really laid an egg. Come on Wedge - we have one of the best offensive teams in baseball - you stated this after a 10-1 loss. If scoring one run a game is good offense, then I am better looking than Brad Pitt. Only 10 weeks Cavs fans til training camp begins and a real championship contending team for the city will be revealed.
Ok, now that is out of the way and on to some cool stuff - I hope the readers of the News Herald in Lake County saw the article in Sidetracks yesterday about Dave Ritz & The Riders. This band is ready to explode on to the national stage. If you want to hear some truly great music, then head out to The Avenue on Thursday night.
I know that I seem to be rambling, but the week was that crazy. I did get an opportunity to catch both "Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince" & "Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian" yesterday. The latest adventure for Harry and the gang from Hogwarts was amazing. I will not spoil it for anyone who hasn't read the books. All I can say is see this movie. The second adventure for Ben Stiller and his museum artifacts was a fun jaunt. Check out Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart - she steals the movie.
R.I.P. - Walter Cronkite - The voice of America during some of our most troubling times and a true gentleman. I am proud to say that he was a Senior DeMolay and that he will be missed.
Til Next Week
Ryno
This Blog Is The Opinion Of One Guy And Does Not Reflect On Any Member Of The Entertainment Industry
Monday, July 13, 2009
Welcome To The Big Show
I will kick off this brand new adventure with a few things about me:
1 - If you are looking for opinions about art house films, horror flicks, or someone who is looking to kiss the ass of the critics - YOU'VE COME TO THE WRONG PLACE!!!!
2 - I welcome constructive feedback. If you have an opinion make sure you can back it up with intelligent thought, not mindless babbling.
3 - Last, but not least, this is my opinion. You are welcome to yours.
On with the show.
One year ago this week Warner Bros. debuted the top grossing movie of the year - The Dark Knight. Hoping to catch lightning in a bottle they made a very controversial move in pushing out the 6th Potter Film - The Half Blood Prince - to this week instead of November last year. As with all the Harry Potter films, you can expect a high box office tally and I for one am looking forward to seeing this movie.
Let's recap the summer so far with the Good, the Bad, and Will Ferrell
The Good:
1 - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Amazing sequel and the #1 film of the year so far. All the so-called critics can kiss my ass on this one. It averaged a D+ grade from those mindless morons and the fans have responded to the tune of 340 million and counting. Memo to the critics - most people enjoy mindless fun. It takes away from the stress of everyday life.
2 - The Hangover - The summer's funniest movie and biggest hit. I will see this movie again before the summers out.
3 - Star Trek - Note to JJ Abrams - Thank you for doing what Gene Roddenberry tried for years to accomplish - a truly awesome and fun Star Trek film. I look forward to the many sequels that will sure follow this hit
Honorable Mentions - X-Men Origins: Wolverine, UP, & The Proposal
The Bad:
1 - Year One - I couldn't force myself to watch this turd of a movie. I respect Jack Black & Michael Cera, just not their choices.
2 - Angels & Demons and Terminator: Salvation - A tie for the movies most destined to fail. The numbers were fair, but not for the hype they received.
3 - Teen Comedies - Save this stuff for the back to school season. It works better and would make more room for spreading out the summer calendar
Will Ferrell - Please go back to being a supporting player. You were much funnier as Frank the Tank, Chaz in Wedding Crashers, and Mustaffa - the fez wearing villian in the Austin Powers movies. Your movies get continually worse and whatever cred you had is now gone after the Land of the Lost.
The Academy Awards announced that they will now nominate 10 films for Best Picture - anyone want to bet that UP will still probably get ignored as well as The Hangover.
I wish I had HBO right now because of Entourage Season 6, plus the growing phenomenon of True Blood. I will say this though, TNT has some of the best original shows on TV - Raising The Bar & Leverage are fantastic.
That's all for now. Let me know what you think and I shall return next week with a different take on the sports industry.
This Blog Is The Opinion Of One Guy And Does Not Reflect On Any Member Of The Entertainment Industry
1 - If you are looking for opinions about art house films, horror flicks, or someone who is looking to kiss the ass of the critics - YOU'VE COME TO THE WRONG PLACE!!!!
2 - I welcome constructive feedback. If you have an opinion make sure you can back it up with intelligent thought, not mindless babbling.
3 - Last, but not least, this is my opinion. You are welcome to yours.
On with the show.
One year ago this week Warner Bros. debuted the top grossing movie of the year - The Dark Knight. Hoping to catch lightning in a bottle they made a very controversial move in pushing out the 6th Potter Film - The Half Blood Prince - to this week instead of November last year. As with all the Harry Potter films, you can expect a high box office tally and I for one am looking forward to seeing this movie.
Let's recap the summer so far with the Good, the Bad, and Will Ferrell
The Good:
1 - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Amazing sequel and the #1 film of the year so far. All the so-called critics can kiss my ass on this one. It averaged a D+ grade from those mindless morons and the fans have responded to the tune of 340 million and counting. Memo to the critics - most people enjoy mindless fun. It takes away from the stress of everyday life.
2 - The Hangover - The summer's funniest movie and biggest hit. I will see this movie again before the summers out.
3 - Star Trek - Note to JJ Abrams - Thank you for doing what Gene Roddenberry tried for years to accomplish - a truly awesome and fun Star Trek film. I look forward to the many sequels that will sure follow this hit
Honorable Mentions - X-Men Origins: Wolverine, UP, & The Proposal
The Bad:
1 - Year One - I couldn't force myself to watch this turd of a movie. I respect Jack Black & Michael Cera, just not their choices.
2 - Angels & Demons and Terminator: Salvation - A tie for the movies most destined to fail. The numbers were fair, but not for the hype they received.
3 - Teen Comedies - Save this stuff for the back to school season. It works better and would make more room for spreading out the summer calendar
Will Ferrell - Please go back to being a supporting player. You were much funnier as Frank the Tank, Chaz in Wedding Crashers, and Mustaffa - the fez wearing villian in the Austin Powers movies. Your movies get continually worse and whatever cred you had is now gone after the Land of the Lost.
The Academy Awards announced that they will now nominate 10 films for Best Picture - anyone want to bet that UP will still probably get ignored as well as The Hangover.
I wish I had HBO right now because of Entourage Season 6, plus the growing phenomenon of True Blood. I will say this though, TNT has some of the best original shows on TV - Raising The Bar & Leverage are fantastic.
That's all for now. Let me know what you think and I shall return next week with a different take on the sports industry.
This Blog Is The Opinion Of One Guy And Does Not Reflect On Any Member Of The Entertainment Industry
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