Vacation - View on Film

Vacation-

Nowhere near the classic that the original was, but I did enjoy the twisted humor.  Your enjoyment will depend on your tolerance of dark humor.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Pixels - View on Film

Pixels-

Here we go with another Adam Sandler film that totally misses the mark.  What could have been a very fun film, falls very flat.  Game Over


Have a great weekend!

Jason

Ant-Man - View on Film

Ant-Man-

Marvel has done it again, and this time with one of their lesser known properties.  The may not be the rollicking adventure of Guardians of the Galaxy, but it is pure fun.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Minions - View on Film

Minions-

I'm not afraid to admit it.  I love these little guys.  The film isn't a Pixar masterpiece, but it sure is mucho fun.  Have a great weekend!

J

Terminator Genisys - View on Film

Terminator Genisys-

If James Cameron isn't involved in a Terminator film, it's not going to be good.  This continues that trend in dreadful fashion.

Have a wonderful Fourth of July Weekend!

Jason

Ted 2 - View on Film

Ted 2- 

Good weekend everyone!  This weekend is going to be a scorcher, so you may want to check into a cool theater.

Have a great one!

Jason

Jurassic World - View on Film

Jurassic World-

After 2 bad sequels, we finally get a fun follow up to the classic Jurassic Park.  Not a great film, but a perfect summer film.

Have a great weekend!

J

Entourage - View on Film

Entourage-

As a fan of the old HBO series, I was looking forward to seeing the boys back, and I wasn't disappointed.  Have a great weekend, and stay cool!

J

San Andreas - View on Film

San Andreas-

Good Friday everyone!  I didn't think I would be when he first came on the scene, but I really do like the Rock in most of his movies.  Here's another one where his charisma carries the film over the sheer ridiculousness of the film.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Tomorrowland - View on Film

Tomorrowland-

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Disney does it again, with a film based upon one of their features at Disneyland.  With the great Brad Bird and George Clooney on hand, this film looked like a slam dunk.  Unfortunately, it was not.  Below is my full review.

Be safe this weekend!

Cheers!

Jason

Goodbye to Dave

Goodbye to Dave-

Tonight, we bid farewell to David Letterman after 33 years on Late Night Television.

I was there for the first year of Late Night w/ David Letterman on NBC in 1982.  As a devotee at 11 years old to Johnny Carson, Dave was a nice contrast.  The two titans were from the Mid-West.  One had a playful persona on air (Carson), and one had a cranky persona (Dave).

It took awhile to get a handle on Dave's humor, but something interesting was there.  As he started to spread his wings and get comfortable, Dave proved to be very adept at bringing edgy comedy to the masses, and my generation loved him for it.

In 1986, GE bought NBC.  Dave thought it would be nice to head over to GE Headquarters with a fruit basket.  Hilarity ensued.  This kind of Daredevil comedy was something new to network TV.  I was hooked.
Dave also had guests on that Johnny wouldn't touch.  Back to the Future's Crispin Glover was on the show, and his antics frightened Dave to leave the set on-air.  This moment was early in my VCR usage, and I wore out the tape on this moment.
 I hear from many people that they didn't like Dave because he was mean.  I never really found him to be that way.  He just didn't care for celebrities who were on his show just to push a show or album.  He had no tolerance for people who didn't bring anything to the table.  That's why he loved having Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Jim Carrey, and many others on multiple times, because they always brought all they had on their appearances.

The Dave I know isn't mean, he's a generous, kind, and yes cranky man.  The moment I think of immediately is when he had Dan Rather on the Late Show just after 9/11.  Dan Rather started to cry.  Any other host, or TV person would keep talking to Dan on-air to milk the moment.  Dave went straight to commercial to give Dan time to recollect himself.  That is a man who cares more about people, than about ratings.

I love David Letterman, and I will miss his place in Pop Culture quite alot.  I'll be watching with the world tonight as he signs off.

Thanks Dave

Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road-

Oh boy I've been looking forward to this one.  The Road Warrior is a major reason I got into movies.  Below is my look at the fantastic reboot.  Have a great weekend!

Jason

Hot Pursuit - View on Film

Hot Pursuit-

Love Reese Witherspoon, but I don't love this movie!  See my review below.  Have a great Mother's Day weekend!

Jason

Avengers: Age of Ultron - View on Film

Avengers: Age of Ultron-

Welcome to May everyone.  As you know, I'm a big Marvel fan, and an even bigger Avengers fan.  So I was looking forward to this one.  A minor step below from the original, but I still had a wonderful time.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Age of Adeline - View on Film

Age of Adeline-

Good Friday!

What a surprise this film was!  Excellent performances and a unique premise makes for a good time at the movies.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 - View on Film

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2-

Good Friday!  Here's my look at another in the long line of Adam Sandler produced films, that seem to be made so his pals can have some cash.  Oh well.

Have a great weekend!


Jason

The Longest Ride - View on Film

The Longest Ride-

Good weekend everyone.  This film was a tough one....over 2 hours, of really not much.  For Sparks maniacs only.

Hope you enjoy your day!


Jason

Furious 7 - View on Film

Furious 7-

Despite these movies being simply high octane cartoons, I do enjoy them.  More of the same from Furious 7, including a touching sendoff for Paul Walker.  Have a great weekend!

Jason

Insurgent - View on Film

Insurgent-

Happy Spring everyone.  I had to cram in the original movie, Divergent this week.  I followed that up with today's new film, it's sequel, Insurgent.  I like Ms. Woodley.....but her character is no Katniss.  Have a great weekend.

Jason

Cinderella - View on Film

Cinderella-

Welcome to the final weekend of Winter...and we have Disney's new Cinderella, with a fun Frozen short before the main attraction.

Have a great weekend!


Jason

Unfinished Business - View on Film

Unfinished Business-

Good Day!  I always root for Vince Vaughn....I just wish he picked better projects.  See my thoughts on his new film below.

Don't forget to set your clocks an hour ahead this late Saturday night.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Focus - View on Film

Focus-

Good Friday!  Can you believe that March is starting this weekend!

Here's my look at the return of Will Smith, in an OK Con Artist film.  Below is my full review.

Have a wonderful weekend!


Jason

50 Shades of Grey - View on Film

50 Shades of Grey-

Good Friday everyone!  The controversial book gets its movie adaption.....and its nothing I expected.  Check out my review below.

Have a great Valentine's Day Weekend!

J

View on Film - Jupiter Ascending

Jupiter Ascending-

Good weekend!  Below is my look at the not bad new film from the Wachowski Siblings.  I want them to be better, but this is what we've got.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Project Almanac - View on Film

Project Almanac-

Happy Super Bowl Weekend!  Here's my review of the new time travel film, Project Almanac.  I love me some time travel.....

Have a great weekend!

J

Birdman - View on Film

Birdman-

Wow did I enjoy this film.  This isn't for everyone, but it sure was for me!

Have a great weekend!

Jason

American Sniper - View on Film

American Sniper-

Good Friday everyone.  Good to see Clint Eastwood back in form for this movie.  Bradley Cooper is a revelation.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Taken 3 - View on Film

Taken 3-

Good Friday everyone!  Here's my look at the implausible, but entertainingly so Taken 3.  I like these movies, and this one is more of the same.

Have a great weekend!

Jason

Unbroken - View on Film

Unbroken-

Happy New Year!  Here's my look at the very well done Unbroken.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Jason