So I've been remiss in posting, but I have still been watching movies. Lots of movies. Loads of movies! So, instead of giving a long review for each one, which would take me forever and I would never catch up, I've decided to just list them and give them a grade between D minus and A plus. I will only put comments for those that have something special about them, either good or bad. So here goes...
Kinky Boots (2006) A
Hysteria (2012) A+ . A hilarious movie about feminism and how repressed Victorians were. Not for those with delicate sensibilities.
Amazing Grace (2007) A+
Meet Dave (2008) C+
Minions (2015) A . The only reason this didn't get an A plus is that it didn't last long enough...
Zookeeper (2011) B
Chaplin (1992) A. Boy does Robert Downey Jr. look young in this!
Captain America: The Winter Soldier( 2014) A
Boyhood (2014) A+. Beautiful movie, fascinating to watch the main characters literally grow up in front of us. For some strange reason, I keep thinking about Seinfeld though, and his 'show about nothing'. This was and wasn't like that, a movie where nothing too dramatic happens, an ordinary life. But seeing it, you realize it is also an extraordinary one.
Thor: The Dark World (2013) B+
Pride (2014) A+. Based on a true story of the Miners strike during the Thatcher era, and the Gays for Miners support group that arose. A very moving story.
From Up on Poppy Hill (2012) A+. Miyazaki does it again!
Young Triffie (2006) B+. Based on a play, featuring a familiar face from Corner Gas.
Transformers (2007) B
Maleficent (2014) B. Disappointed in the lack of substance of this movie.
Pan's Labyrinth (2007) A-. Only reason for the minus is the depressing aura of the film.
Watchmen (Director's Cut) (2009) A-. Again, depressing, but magnificently done.
Into the White (2013) A. Based on a true story from WWII.
Hancock (2008) B+
Home (2015) A+ .Be warned, there are some tearjerker moments in this one, for real!
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)A+. You know it's a good movie if I endorse a Tom Cruise film!
Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013) A
22 Jump Street (2014) B+
Monday, 26 October 2015
Saturday, 24 October 2015
Graphic Novels and Young Adult Novels
First up is a fun graphic novel called Night Powers: The Adventures of Dr. McNinja by Chris Hastings (2011). Now, right in the title you see the reason why I picked it up. I mean, honestly, how can I not read something with a character named Dr. McNinja? This is a color version of the web comic Adventures of Dr. McNinja. I had not come across this web comic before, but I will be looking it up as soon as I have a chance, because this is definitely a keeper!
Dr. McNinja comes from a family of - what else - ninjas. Both his parents and brother are ninjas and proud of it, but he, for reasons not explained in this book, decided that he would become a doctor. And he does practice medicine, when his office is not being bombed by King Radical's minions of course. Dr. McNinja's sidekick is Gordo, the mustached boy, riding his tame dinosaur. His secretary is a gorilla. That tells you the level of absurd in this comic.
This reminds me a lot of Axe Cop, but with more plot continuity and a bit more of a planned approach. I really liked the silliness mixed with intensity of the character's emotions. They take it so seriously. It's frankly hilarious.
Next, A Young Adult novel called simply Flip, by Martyn Bedford (2011).
This page turner follows Alex, who is fourteen years old and in a bit of a pickle. He just woke up in somebody else's body, with no idea what happened. Alex is now Phillip, or Flip to his friends. Flip is everything Alex is not: popular, athletic, and a player. Alex tries to adapt to his situation while he tries to figure out what has happened to him. He eventually finds out that his situation has a name: Psychic Evacuation. Somehow, his soul has left his body and entered Phillip's. And Alex's own body is still alive.
The suspense and unpredictability of this story means that I could hardly put it down while I was reading it. If you like the supernatural, the unexplained, and body swapping stories, this book will interest you.
Saga
A visceral an gripping series about an intergalactic war, and an inter-racial love story told from the viewpoint of the lover's child. If you love graphic novels, and you like science-fiction epics, and you don't mind a bit of ultra-violence in your tea, this is for you. two thumbs up.
Here are a few must read novels for the LGBTQI crowd, or anyone who is interested:
FreakBoy
what do you do if you don't want to wear a dress, but you also don't always feel comfortable as a guy? Interesting writing style.
Geography Club (2003) by Brent Hartinger
For teens who aren't out, but who want to talk to like minded teens, there's the Geography club. Geography knowledge is not mandatory.
When Love Comes to Town
A look at how things were for gay teens in Ireland in the 90s. Big culture shock.
Fan Art
A look at how things are for gay teens in North America in the current day. With bonus mini comic!
Dr. McNinja comes from a family of - what else - ninjas. Both his parents and brother are ninjas and proud of it, but he, for reasons not explained in this book, decided that he would become a doctor. And he does practice medicine, when his office is not being bombed by King Radical's minions of course. Dr. McNinja's sidekick is Gordo, the mustached boy, riding his tame dinosaur. His secretary is a gorilla. That tells you the level of absurd in this comic.
This reminds me a lot of Axe Cop, but with more plot continuity and a bit more of a planned approach. I really liked the silliness mixed with intensity of the character's emotions. They take it so seriously. It's frankly hilarious.
Next, A Young Adult novel called simply Flip, by Martyn Bedford (2011).
This page turner follows Alex, who is fourteen years old and in a bit of a pickle. He just woke up in somebody else's body, with no idea what happened. Alex is now Phillip, or Flip to his friends. Flip is everything Alex is not: popular, athletic, and a player. Alex tries to adapt to his situation while he tries to figure out what has happened to him. He eventually finds out that his situation has a name: Psychic Evacuation. Somehow, his soul has left his body and entered Phillip's. And Alex's own body is still alive.
The suspense and unpredictability of this story means that I could hardly put it down while I was reading it. If you like the supernatural, the unexplained, and body swapping stories, this book will interest you.
Saga
A visceral an gripping series about an intergalactic war, and an inter-racial love story told from the viewpoint of the lover's child. If you love graphic novels, and you like science-fiction epics, and you don't mind a bit of ultra-violence in your tea, this is for you. two thumbs up.
Here are a few must read novels for the LGBTQI crowd, or anyone who is interested:
FreakBoy
what do you do if you don't want to wear a dress, but you also don't always feel comfortable as a guy? Interesting writing style.
Geography Club (2003) by Brent Hartinger
For teens who aren't out, but who want to talk to like minded teens, there's the Geography club. Geography knowledge is not mandatory.
When Love Comes to Town
A look at how things were for gay teens in Ireland in the 90s. Big culture shock.
Fan Art
A look at how things are for gay teens in North America in the current day. With bonus mini comic!
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