Thursday, March 25, 2010

5 shockingly evil things about Zach Broyles

Hello!

 This is Zach Broyles...
He was born and raised in Sparta,TN in 1984...
Same year as Mandy Moore and Avril Lavigne...interesting considering Zach likes to consider himself a 'musician',but we all know how that goes.

Anyway, Here's a rundown of 5 shockingly evil things about Zach Broyles you need to know.

1. Zach can smell money in your pocket from a block away. Once that delicious aroma reaches his nostrils, he'll start talking about the joy of Marxism and how he knows the "right" way to read Plato, Maimonides, and Machiavelli. As you listen to Zach's sing-song, chances are you won't even notice his hand as it goes into your pocket. He is a master thief that has trained in the 'Dojo of the Damned'.

2. Zach Broyles wants nothing less than to insult the intelligence, interests, and life plans of whole groups of people. One is possibly safe from his insults, only if by initiation, Zach manages to lure you into his deceitful entourage.

3.Zach has this idea that there is no such thing as an accident.... He consistently rants to his inferiors that he is innocent and that it happened for a reason.

4.Zach has a talent for inventing fantasy worlds in which we ought to worship unambitious madmen as folk heroes.

5. Zach feeds on the young especially the blonde and braced. You may have noticed his brief relationship with the 18 year old Maxi Recthorn recently...She was blonde and she had braces. His current 'girlfriend'( I use that term loosely) the lovely,yet extremely exotic Brittany Theopold...is 19,blonde,and has braces.

Please remember that my ultimate goal is to spread the word about Zach Broyles's recalcitrant, inane harangues to our friends, our neighbors, our relatives, our co-workers—even to strangers. If I advance, follow me. If I stop, urge me on. If I retreat, kill me.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Shutter Island Review!

What is it?
Shutter Island is the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels(Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule(Mark Ruffalo) who are summoned to a remote island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane


Thoughts?

 Who is 67? Is what I'm seeing even real? What is going on? These are the questions you will be asking yourself through-out the movie and even at the end of the movie I went into this movie expecting a simple, yet well directed thriller with a predictable storyline. I came out picking my brains up off the floor.  Ask yourself this question, when was the last time you watch a movie and the credits roll and you ask yourself "wtf just happened?" It has nothing to do with the storyline being confusing or poor acting or anything of the negative terms, its the fact that Scorsese rightfully guides you on this journey and throws you around all over this island and ends with your ideas lying on the floor next to your brain. Even after the last words are spoken by DiCaprio, you honestly have no idea what to believe...And honestly that didn't bother me. The ending will be a love/hate it type of moment and may drag on too long for some peoples taste.

Final Verdict
Very rarely have I ever talked or though about a movie hours after I watched it. Get your popcorn ready as Scorsese does it again with the tense, gorgeous, and dark roller coaster ride of madness that will literally keep you on the edge of your seat.

-Key points-
  • Martin Scorsese sets the mood for this thriller early in the film. 
  • DiCaprio nails his roll(as usual) with such emotion and such a haunting personality. 
  • A great cast to support DiCaprio like Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, and Michelle Williams help make this movie believable. 
Grade: A+

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Heavy Rain Review!


What is it?
Hands down one of the most engaging and immersible games ever created. Heavy Rain is considered to be an 'interactive drama' and while it is considered a 'game', it is much more than that, It's an interactive experience like no other.


Review
Norman Jayden, Ethan Mars, Madison Paige, and Scott Shelby. These are 'your characters'. You will see the story through their eyes. You become so connected with these characters that you start to questions every move morally. The main story revolves around the 'Origami Killer' and trying to stop him/her and find out who he/she is. While the main story is a set story, the results within each chapter will/may vary with each individual play through.
The music makes this game. It brings you deep into the game.The atmosphere is insanely incredible. There is certain parts of the game that you can literally feel your heart beating. Never in my gaming have I ever cared so much about the characters I was playing with. Heavy Rain hits you on every emotion and it hits hard.
The unique control system works very well for the most part and is structured as to keep you one your toes at all times. There are certain points I encountered when the camera or controls were a tad bit frustrating, but nothing too unreasonable that it took away from the experience.

Final Verdict
 In closing, Heavy Rain is an incredibly original and compelling story. It is an milestone release that merges gaming and movies into one. The game ends leaving you craving for more and rightfully so. I have never been more entranced in a game than I have with Heavy Rain and never have I had the experience I had with Heavy Rain. This is a game that needs to be experienced

Difficulty: Just Right
Time Spent: 10 to 20 Hours
The Bottom Line: "Masterpiece"
The Good:
-Emotional, engaging, and completely immersible story
-'Unique' controls
-Acting(for the most part) is executed very well
-Actually adapts to 'Your' decisions
-Soundtrack

The Bad:
-Controls(while not always bad,often get in the way when walking)
-Voice overs
-Plot holes
-Camera(see controls)
Grade: A+ 

Monday, March 8, 2010

And the winners are...

Last night as you know was the 82nd Academy Awards hosted by Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. I think Steve and Alec did a god job last night and at times were actually pretty funny.
Anyways, While I was surprised on few of the winners,I was also expecting most of the awards to go to The Hurt Locker...and I was right.
A couple things I got out of last night.
1. Quentin Tarantino STILL doesnt get the respect he deserves for his creative brilliance. He should have gotten best original screenplay.
2.Im glad Jeff Bridges FINNALLY got an Oscar
3. Surprised Meryl Streep didnt win and Sandra Bullock did
4. Im happy that The Hurt Locker got best picture. I've seen 8 out of the 10 noms and I think The Hurt Locker( and I saw back in June of last year) was the best 'all around' movie
Anyways,here is the recap...

Best Short Film, Live Action: The New Tenants (2009): Joachim Back, Tivi Magnusson

Best Short Film, Animated: Logorama (2009): Nicolas Schmerkin

Best Documentary, Short Subjects: Music by Prudence (2010): Roger Ross Williams, Elinor Burkett

Best Documentary, Features:The Cove (2009): Louie Psihoyos, Fisher Stevens

Best Foreign Language Film of the Year: El secreto de sus ojos (2009)(Argentina)

Best Animated Feature Film of the Year: Up (2009): Pete Docter

Best Achievement in Visual Effects:Avatar (2009): Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, Andy Jones

Best Achievement in Sound Editing:The Hurt Locker (2008): Paul N.J. Ottosson

Best Achievement in Sound Mixing: The Hurt Locker (2008): Paul N.J. Ottosson, Ray Beckett

Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song:Crazy Heart (2009): T-Bone Burnett, Ryan Bingham("The Weary Kind")

Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score: Up (2009): Michael Giacchino

Best Achievement in Makeup: Star Trek (2009): Barney Burman, Mindy Hall, Joel Harlow

Best Achievement in Costume Design: The Young Victoria (2009): Sandy Powell

Best Achievement in Art Direction: Avatar (2009): Rick Carter, Robert Stromberg, Kim Sinclair


Best Achievement in Editing:The Hurt Locker (2008): Bob Murawski, Chris Innis

Best Achievement in Cinematography:Avatar (2009): Mauro Fiore

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published:
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009): Geoffrey Fletcher

Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: The Hurt Locker (2008): Mark Boal

Best Achievement in Directing:Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker (2008)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role:Mo'Nique for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side (2009)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart (2009)

Best Motion Picture of the Year:
The Hurt Locker (2008): Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier, Greg Shapiro