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Thursday, December 31, 2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Fall Misses
Here are a list of Fall Movie Releases that I am bummed to have missed seeing in theaters. I will have to wait to see them via rental or own.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Bad Lip Reading - Star Wars Saga
Bad Lip Reading had hit the trifecta! They did the original Star Wars Trilogy! Check them out.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Movie Review - Creed
Sylvester Stallone decided to drop another Rocky movie, but this time he is not the main focus. In fact it is not call Rocky, but Creed. I still call it Rocky VII. We meet Adonis Creed who had become a great boxer on his own, but needed to go somewhere to become something bigger. He finds Balboa in Philly and the rest is history.
I felt that Michael B. Jordan was a great choice for the role of the Son of Apollo Creed. He definitely look much like Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed). The scenes with Stallone and Jordan were ok, but funny at times. Also had a few blinks of other well known actors like Leon and Phylicia Rashad. I really enjoyed this film and would invite anyone to check this one out. Not sure if Stallone is thinking on continuing the work with Creed.
We shall see.
Grade: 7/10
Here is the trailer if you like to see it. Enjoy.
I felt that Michael B. Jordan was a great choice for the role of the Son of Apollo Creed. He definitely look much like Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed). The scenes with Stallone and Jordan were ok, but funny at times. Also had a few blinks of other well known actors like Leon and Phylicia Rashad. I really enjoyed this film and would invite anyone to check this one out. Not sure if Stallone is thinking on continuing the work with Creed.
We shall see.
Grade: 7/10
Here is the trailer if you like to see it. Enjoy.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Make Your Mark
Per the request of a friend, we decided to see the movie, The Good Dinosaur. I will admit I was not sure if I wanted to see this movie even though I never miss a Pixar film, but I am a bit cautious when Pixar decides to release 2 films in one year. The same with The Marvel Cinematic Universe. So with a slightly closed mind I prepared to see this movie.
The movie starts off with a hypothetical asking what if 65 million years ago, the asteroid didn't hit the Earth killing the dinosaurs. Even though I do not enjoy speculation, I do love hypothetical movies. Millions of years later it shows how life on Earth could be if that happens. It was kind of nice, showing the birth of a new family and those in the family learning their way I life.
It was to me, pretty much predictable until the young dinosaur starts on his challenging journey. In a nutshell, he suffers a loss, meets some new people, learns some life lessons and makes a friend from an enemy.
This movie had to grow on me and it did. As it progressed, it just got better, to me. The two folks who went with me weren't too impressed (including the one why suggested it), but I ended up thoroughly pleased with it.
One of them said it was really good from a kids prospective, but I rate all movies mostly the same. This movie was very good. Like Inside Out, it was pretty thought provoking and could challenge your way of thinking only if you open your mind to the hypothetical.
Check it out if ya like. I would see it again with my nieces and nephews.
Score: 7/10
Monday, November 30, 2015
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Thursday, November 5, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
WatchMojo.com - Top 10 Actors Who Should Play James Bond Villains
This was a great list. Some of them was on my own list and some I never thought of. Very nice.
Top 10 Daniel Craig Performances
Daniel Craig became one of my favorite actors well before he took on the role of James Bond 007. Some of my favorite ones on this list are Defiance, Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and of course, Layer Cake. An outstanding actor with an amazing future.
Check out his work.
Check out his work.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Fri, Sat. and Sunday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part Two
ABC - Grade 6/10
Ken Jeong is back in television and is now in a staring role showing off his past profession in a comedic way. He does have a very funny supporting cast including Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall and News Radio), Suzy Nakamura (Curb Your Enthusiasm and Ten Things I The About You), Albert Tsai (Trophy Wife and Fresh of the Boat) and Tisha Campbell-Martin (Martin & House Party). This show is a nice watered down comedy show that ABC produces with a slight edge without offending anyone (kind of). It's is worth checking out.
NBC - Grade: 8/10
The folks are back and they are ready to mess with and offend. The premiere season host was Miley Cyrus and I must say that I am still curious on why there is so much extreme hatred for this woman. She is being herself. This pattern of her becoming the person she is now is not that shocking. At least not to me. Now is she really pushing it too far? Probably, but that is a matter of perspective. Like I said, this now that shocking, I kind saw this transition happening since Hanna Montana. You people need to change your focus. Moving on. I felt Miley did great, the skit Hillary Clinton was in was fun, Weekend Update was, as usual, a blast to see and the rest of the cast did a great job in this premiere. I look forward to a great season.
CBS - Grade: 8.5/10
Patricia Arquette is kicking it strong like she did on the past hit NBC show, Medium. The last remaining Crime Scene Investigation show enters it's second season. Now this is the first CSI show that I actually started on season one. Correction, the second CSI show. I also tried out CSI NY starring Gary Sinise, but tapered off after season two because of interest and mostly time. I am enjoying Cyber though I find the cast kind of questionable, including Shad Moss (formerly rapper Bow Wow) and new member, Ted Danson (Cheers and the original CSI series). I don't think transistioning Danson from CSI: Las Vegas to Cyber in D.C. was a bad idea, just unsure how it will turn out. We shall see I guess. I must also add that I am not happy that Peter MacNicol is no longer on the show. Not sure why he is gone. They used the story of him being promoted, so maybe he will have a re-occurring role? Who knows? He might have a new big project on the horizon. That's usually how it works. I like him on Cyber although I rather see him in comedic roles like in Ally McBeal (BTW, curious about Calista Flockhart in Supergirl). Last, but not least, Mr. James Van Der Beek I have enjoyed a lot of his work since Dawson's Creek, which I have never seen, but was curious how he would be after that and he (along with Joshua Jackson) are doing great!!! The ladies of the Creek, Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams, not so much, but I love you guys, too. Van Der Beek turns into an ultimate bad ass character both in braun and brain as now only does he shows his awesome skills as a detective/investigator he also shows the techs in the show what he knows in their field as well. Very impressive, Elijah! If you haven't checked out this series, try it out. If you were a fan of the CSIs you may also like this one. This show can turn into the long survivor for the CSI franchise like Special Victims Unit is for Law & Order.
Ken Jeong is back in television and is now in a staring role showing off his past profession in a comedic way. He does have a very funny supporting cast including Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall and News Radio), Suzy Nakamura (Curb Your Enthusiasm and Ten Things I The About You), Albert Tsai (Trophy Wife and Fresh of the Boat) and Tisha Campbell-Martin (Martin & House Party). This show is a nice watered down comedy show that ABC produces with a slight edge without offending anyone (kind of). It's is worth checking out.
NBC - Grade: 8/10
The folks are back and they are ready to mess with and offend. The premiere season host was Miley Cyrus and I must say that I am still curious on why there is so much extreme hatred for this woman. She is being herself. This pattern of her becoming the person she is now is not that shocking. At least not to me. Now is she really pushing it too far? Probably, but that is a matter of perspective. Like I said, this now that shocking, I kind saw this transition happening since Hanna Montana. You people need to change your focus. Moving on. I felt Miley did great, the skit Hillary Clinton was in was fun, Weekend Update was, as usual, a blast to see and the rest of the cast did a great job in this premiere. I look forward to a great season.
CBS - Grade: 8.5/10
Patricia Arquette is kicking it strong like she did on the past hit NBC show, Medium. The last remaining Crime Scene Investigation show enters it's second season. Now this is the first CSI show that I actually started on season one. Correction, the second CSI show. I also tried out CSI NY starring Gary Sinise, but tapered off after season two because of interest and mostly time. I am enjoying Cyber though I find the cast kind of questionable, including Shad Moss (formerly rapper Bow Wow) and new member, Ted Danson (Cheers and the original CSI series). I don't think transistioning Danson from CSI: Las Vegas to Cyber in D.C. was a bad idea, just unsure how it will turn out. We shall see I guess. I must also add that I am not happy that Peter MacNicol is no longer on the show. Not sure why he is gone. They used the story of him being promoted, so maybe he will have a re-occurring role? Who knows? He might have a new big project on the horizon. That's usually how it works. I like him on Cyber although I rather see him in comedic roles like in Ally McBeal (BTW, curious about Calista Flockhart in Supergirl). Last, but not least, Mr. James Van Der Beek I have enjoyed a lot of his work since Dawson's Creek, which I have never seen, but was curious how he would be after that and he (along with Joshua Jackson) are doing great!!! The ladies of the Creek, Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams, not so much, but I love you guys, too. Van Der Beek turns into an ultimate bad ass character both in braun and brain as now only does he shows his awesome skills as a detective/investigator he also shows the techs in the show what he knows in their field as well. Very impressive, Elijah! If you haven't checked out this series, try it out. If you were a fan of the CSIs you may also like this one. This show can turn into the long survivor for the CSI franchise like Special Victims Unit is for Law & Order.
Top 10 Anime For All Ages
Now just you know, this list here is very different than it may seem. They explain that this list is more about your toned down very less violent animes out there. You may be disappointed by this list or you may be pleased. Check it out and see what you think.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Trailer - Review
THAT! JUST! HAPPENED!
The Official Trailer has released! Ticket sales in the US have sold out pretty much for the weekend release. Maybe for the entire week up to Christmas. This trailer.............Ok I was going to rant on that word, but I am going to leave that for future blog entry. This trailer was very impressive and epic. You can definitely tell that this movie is being done by J.J. Abrams. Very ominous and looks action packed. I can see it being as deep or dark like the Star Trek movies he directed.
The X-Wings look great, the Tie Fighters look great and my favorite, Millennium Falcon, looked outstanding. I wish it would stopped being chased by the empire. FIGHT BACK!!!!
I didn't jizz like most of the Sci-Fi fandom world, but I am more excited about this film. Our marathon will begin in a couple weeks. One movie each week. I wish I can go through the Clone Wars series, but I don't own it.
I hope you all will have fun with your own marathons (I Know You Are Having Marathons!). Also, enjoy Episode VII.
Later.................
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Teens REACT To Nintendo (NES)
I love videos like this. It kind of shows how closed minded some of us can be and how open others could be.
The final thoughts are great including that "If you owned a console like this now, you would be considered the coolest of the group!" I know this because I own a Sega Genesis and people's mouths drop when they learn of this, but I don't play it because the controllers still stick. I have an advanced on with wireless controllers and built in games that I sometimes play.
So check out the video and enjoy.
The final thoughts are great including that "If you owned a console like this now, you would be considered the coolest of the group!" I know this because I own a Sega Genesis and people's mouths drop when they learn of this, but I don't play it because the controllers still stick. I have an advanced on with wireless controllers and built in games that I sometimes play.
So check out the video and enjoy.
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Alright. This is an absolutely new concept. Well actually it a recycled concept that was used in the '90s by a show called Cop Rock. Somewhat serious show with a bit of a musical format placed in it. Starts off with an genius idiot young lawyer who never got over her boyfriend of 2 months, then after running into him over 10 years later makes a very stupid decision. Now she must figure things out with this guy and in the adventure, she makes some unusual and hilarious allies. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a hilarious addition to the CW. It is what I call an expansion of the concept from Jane The Virgin. Check it out!
Status: Keep Grade: 7.5/10
Alright. This is an absolutely new concept. Well actually it a recycled concept that was used in the '90s by a show called Cop Rock. Somewhat serious show with a bit of a musical format placed in it. Starts off with an genius idiot young lawyer who never got over her boyfriend of 2 months, then after running into him over 10 years later makes a very stupid decision. Now she must figure things out with this guy and in the adventure, she makes some unusual and hilarious allies. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a hilarious addition to the CW. It is what I call an expansion of the concept from Jane The Virgin. Check it out!
Status: Keep Grade: 7.5/10
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Invitation - Spots Open
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Sunday, October 18, 2015
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Thursday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part Two
FOX
So after taking out Molock and Henry (Horseman of War) and the loss of Katrina and Irving, Ichabod and Abby separate and reunite after 9 months. Even though they have removed a powerful foe and new one has emerged with her box. This new being is so powerful that she took out Abraham (Horseman of Death). Ichabod and Abby along with sister, Jenny jump into a new mission as the new enemy had unleashed a familiar creature from Crane's past. I was happily surprised to see Shannyn Sossamon (Wayward Pines, Sinister 2 and Mistresses) has joined the cast.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
NBC
So Elizabeth and Raymond are on the run after assassinating the Attorney General of the United States. The FBI is have a difficult time finding them, but is Reddington and Keen as almost every ally they have starts to screw them. Keen makes one desperate more to help herself, but now is it going to actually help her or make thing more rough? Sorry that is all I have for this premiere episode because it was all chasing activity. Should turn out to be a great episode.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
So after taking out Molock and Henry (Horseman of War) and the loss of Katrina and Irving, Ichabod and Abby separate and reunite after 9 months. Even though they have removed a powerful foe and new one has emerged with her box. This new being is so powerful that she took out Abraham (Horseman of Death). Ichabod and Abby along with sister, Jenny jump into a new mission as the new enemy had unleashed a familiar creature from Crane's past. I was happily surprised to see Shannyn Sossamon (Wayward Pines, Sinister 2 and Mistresses) has joined the cast.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
NBC
So Elizabeth and Raymond are on the run after assassinating the Attorney General of the United States. The FBI is have a difficult time finding them, but is Reddington and Keen as almost every ally they have starts to screw them. Keen makes one desperate more to help herself, but now is it going to actually help her or make thing more rough? Sorry that is all I have for this premiere episode because it was all chasing activity. Should turn out to be a great episode.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
Wednesday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part Two
CBS
A new attempt for a CBS medical drama that is staged to be one of the most intense ones ever made. Code Black is a status in a hospital ER when the number of patients out number the recourses. A new batch of residents come to Angel Memorial to get through their first three years only to find they entered a crazy world of hurt. Starring Marcia Gay Harden, Raza Jaffrey and Luis Guzman. These three experienced professionals will attempt to guide them. Looks promising, but I think they maybe trying a bit too hard at times. We shall see.
Status: Curious Grade 6/10
A new attempt for a CBS medical drama that is staged to be one of the most intense ones ever made. Code Black is a status in a hospital ER when the number of patients out number the recourses. A new batch of residents come to Angel Memorial to get through their first three years only to find they entered a crazy world of hurt. Starring Marcia Gay Harden, Raza Jaffrey and Luis Guzman. These three experienced professionals will attempt to guide them. Looks promising, but I think they maybe trying a bit too hard at times. We shall see.
Status: Curious Grade 6/10
P.S. I have been wanting to check out
But I never started them when they premiered and now I cannot find previous season.
Disappointed NBC and Dick Wolf! Very Disappointed!
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Tuesday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part Two
FOX
John Stamos gets his own show and it seemed cheesy, but worth a look. You all should know the premise even from the title. Middle aged, successful businessman get a huge wake up call when a young man comes in and drops a bomb that he is his son. Oh, but wait, another bomb has been dropped! He has a granddaughter, too. A very cute one at that! So now he has a choice, pursue this new chapter in his life or run. You can pretty much guess. It also stars Christina Milian (also a singer, look her up), who's character I will need to get use to. She only pops up twice and I don't really like her, yet. There is also a brief cameo where if you have seen the previews, you would have noticed. Check out this show. It is very funny. I think it could turn out to be a great show as long as they continue to have material.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
FOX
John Stamos and now Rob Lowe. Lowe teams up with Fred Savage and William Devane to bring you The Grinders. An award winning actor has his TV series finale and is now trying a new meaning in life. He returns home and tries to enter the family business that he admired so much that he did a TV show mimicking it except to find that his family does not see him of value and chooses not to have him return. The youngest brother later realizes that the solution to his struggles in law resides in his older brother and so did older bro. So of course he returns and all becomes well. The adventure in this show should be fun. It seems like an exact cookie cut of Grandfathered. Worth a check. Hopefully it will last.
Status: Curious Grade 6/10
ABC
Well things are getting very intense as Skyy or Daisy heads up the Inhuman division of S.H.E.I.L.D. and tracks down other Inhumans that may spout up after the water supply was contaminated. They finally achieve in recuing one and also gets an idea on who else are tracking them. Hint: They are not Hydra. Since the disappearance if Simmons, Fitz has been crazily determined to find out where she is and how to get to her. This looks like it will be an amazing season, especially with Daisy and Lincoln showing off their abilities.
Status: Definitely Keep Grade 9/10
John Stamos gets his own show and it seemed cheesy, but worth a look. You all should know the premise even from the title. Middle aged, successful businessman get a huge wake up call when a young man comes in and drops a bomb that he is his son. Oh, but wait, another bomb has been dropped! He has a granddaughter, too. A very cute one at that! So now he has a choice, pursue this new chapter in his life or run. You can pretty much guess. It also stars Christina Milian (also a singer, look her up), who's character I will need to get use to. She only pops up twice and I don't really like her, yet. There is also a brief cameo where if you have seen the previews, you would have noticed. Check out this show. It is very funny. I think it could turn out to be a great show as long as they continue to have material.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
FOX
John Stamos and now Rob Lowe. Lowe teams up with Fred Savage and William Devane to bring you The Grinders. An award winning actor has his TV series finale and is now trying a new meaning in life. He returns home and tries to enter the family business that he admired so much that he did a TV show mimicking it except to find that his family does not see him of value and chooses not to have him return. The youngest brother later realizes that the solution to his struggles in law resides in his older brother and so did older bro. So of course he returns and all becomes well. The adventure in this show should be fun. It seems like an exact cookie cut of Grandfathered. Worth a check. Hopefully it will last.
Status: Curious Grade 6/10
ABC
Well things are getting very intense as Skyy or Daisy heads up the Inhuman division of S.H.E.I.L.D. and tracks down other Inhumans that may spout up after the water supply was contaminated. They finally achieve in recuing one and also gets an idea on who else are tracking them. Hint: They are not Hydra. Since the disappearance if Simmons, Fitz has been crazily determined to find out where she is and how to get to her. This looks like it will be an amazing season, especially with Daisy and Lincoln showing off their abilities.
Status: Definitely Keep Grade 9/10
Monday, October 5, 2015
Box Clever - Simon's Cat
This is another favorite series I follow on YouTube. It has no dialog and shows the silly/crazy comedy of back in the days of Tom & Jerry. Great to check out.
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Sunday, October 4, 2015
Monday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part Two
COMEDY CENTRAL
As I was sad to see Stew Beef go I was also very excited for Trevor Noah to take over. Not only did Mr. Noah come in, some new correspondents came in as well, including Roy Wood, Jr. and Desi Lydic. It is also great to see some veterans staying including Al Madrigal, Jordan Klepper and Hasan Minhaj. Not sure what happened to Jessica Williams. We shall see I guess. Anyway, after the first week, Trevor has done a great job. He does seem nervous, but it is good to see that he incorporates his stand up comedy into the show. This should be a very great career for Trevor and if he leaves sooner than most of us think, this should really help slingshot his career. Congratulations Trevor Noah. You just kill that show and prove that Jon Stewart and Comedy Central made a great choice.
Status: Keep Grade 8/10
As I was sad to see Stew Beef go I was also very excited for Trevor Noah to take over. Not only did Mr. Noah come in, some new correspondents came in as well, including Roy Wood, Jr. and Desi Lydic. It is also great to see some veterans staying including Al Madrigal, Jordan Klepper and Hasan Minhaj. Not sure what happened to Jessica Williams. We shall see I guess. Anyway, after the first week, Trevor has done a great job. He does seem nervous, but it is good to see that he incorporates his stand up comedy into the show. This should be a very great career for Trevor and if he leaves sooner than most of us think, this should really help slingshot his career. Congratulations Trevor Noah. You just kill that show and prove that Jon Stewart and Comedy Central made a great choice.
Status: Keep Grade 8/10
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Sunday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part One
FOX
The search for a new captain is on. While the Nine-Nine is preparing to meet their new captain, Captain Holt has moved on to his new assignment working very close to the deputy chief. Public Affairs is his new domain and it turns out to be much more mundane that he thought. He is now faced with the dicission of continuing this new assignment or just high tailing it out. Bill Hader guest stars in a funny premiere that IMO, was not that much funnier that any other episode. Still a keeper though. BTW, Andy Samburg did a great job as host of the 2015 Emmy Awards. Bravo!!!!
Status: Keep Grade: 7/10
FOX
So Phil and Carol has escaped Tuscon, AZ and is kind of living it up around the nation, again, except this time together. It looks like they are having a blast, but later they felt something was missing. No guest stars on this premiere and the episode was pretty funny for the sophomore season. We shall see what helps them find out what was missing and if they will meet any new people in this new world.
Status: Keep Grade 7/10
ABC
I know this show is known for it dark sides, but this season premiere is shown a one of the most darkest so far as Swan struggles with her new decision of becoming The New Dark One. We also learn of a new twist that hopefully explain the origins of the blade that controls The Dark One. Everyone runs to try to same Swan from her new role, but of course, something bad has to happen. Hell it's the season premiere, something bad has to happen. Geez! Like every season, I am looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. Everyone is back along with a few others. Oh and Regina was able to out smart someone for a change.
Status: Keep Grade: 9/10
FOX
The fam is back and a new adventure has started. Quagmire and Peter take on a long lost dream of Glenn's that at first was a great idea, but of course Peter had to do something that made it go oh so wrong. In the meantime, Stewie and Brian took on an extra special trip that turned out to not be a fun one. The season starts off with a blast and was very entertaining. I can't see any reason why this show would be ever cancelled, unless the public becomes intolerant again.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
ABC
Talk about something new! This show, IMO, comes out of left field and takes on a new scenario in a region of the United States that is usually not touched on a TV show. A young ambitious couple takes a community investment and heads north to head up a huge business and promise a big return to them. Things don't go a planned and they had to make small detours to make end meet. Eventually a huge opportunity knocks and they go in head first. Starring some acting legends including Delroy Lindo and Don Johnson. This show seems like a reincarnation of the great hit show, Dallas. Too bad it's reboot or continuation didn't do so well.
Status: Keep/Curious Grade 7/10
ABC
Talk about very, very complex. You would have thought that Shonda Rhimes had something to do with it, but nope she has not. This show is brought to you by Joshua Safran who helped produced Smash and Gossip Girl. A huge handful of new possible agents enter the FBI training camp at Quantico. Things start out very well until a huge disaster happen in a major city and one of the leading agent students is placed with the task to find out who of her class could have committed this terrorist act. Some insane parts and intense moments made this premiere very intriguing, IMO. Check it out if you haven't already.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
The search for a new captain is on. While the Nine-Nine is preparing to meet their new captain, Captain Holt has moved on to his new assignment working very close to the deputy chief. Public Affairs is his new domain and it turns out to be much more mundane that he thought. He is now faced with the dicission of continuing this new assignment or just high tailing it out. Bill Hader guest stars in a funny premiere that IMO, was not that much funnier that any other episode. Still a keeper though. BTW, Andy Samburg did a great job as host of the 2015 Emmy Awards. Bravo!!!!
Status: Keep Grade: 7/10
FOX
So Phil and Carol has escaped Tuscon, AZ and is kind of living it up around the nation, again, except this time together. It looks like they are having a blast, but later they felt something was missing. No guest stars on this premiere and the episode was pretty funny for the sophomore season. We shall see what helps them find out what was missing and if they will meet any new people in this new world.
Status: Keep Grade 7/10
ABC
I know this show is known for it dark sides, but this season premiere is shown a one of the most darkest so far as Swan struggles with her new decision of becoming The New Dark One. We also learn of a new twist that hopefully explain the origins of the blade that controls The Dark One. Everyone runs to try to same Swan from her new role, but of course, something bad has to happen. Hell it's the season premiere, something bad has to happen. Geez! Like every season, I am looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. Everyone is back along with a few others. Oh and Regina was able to out smart someone for a change.
Status: Keep Grade: 9/10
FOX
The fam is back and a new adventure has started. Quagmire and Peter take on a long lost dream of Glenn's that at first was a great idea, but of course Peter had to do something that made it go oh so wrong. In the meantime, Stewie and Brian took on an extra special trip that turned out to not be a fun one. The season starts off with a blast and was very entertaining. I can't see any reason why this show would be ever cancelled, unless the public becomes intolerant again.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
ABC
Talk about something new! This show, IMO, comes out of left field and takes on a new scenario in a region of the United States that is usually not touched on a TV show. A young ambitious couple takes a community investment and heads north to head up a huge business and promise a big return to them. Things don't go a planned and they had to make small detours to make end meet. Eventually a huge opportunity knocks and they go in head first. Starring some acting legends including Delroy Lindo and Don Johnson. This show seems like a reincarnation of the great hit show, Dallas. Too bad it's reboot or continuation didn't do so well.
Status: Keep/Curious Grade 7/10
ABC
Talk about very, very complex. You would have thought that Shonda Rhimes had something to do with it, but nope she has not. This show is brought to you by Joshua Safran who helped produced Smash and Gossip Girl. A huge handful of new possible agents enter the FBI training camp at Quantico. Things start out very well until a huge disaster happen in a major city and one of the leading agent students is placed with the task to find out who of her class could have committed this terrorist act. Some insane parts and intense moments made this premiere very intriguing, IMO. Check it out if you haven't already.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
Friday, October 2, 2015
Movie Review: Scortch Trials
So yeah! I am watching the new book to film franchises! So what of it. I did it before with:
So now I have moved on to franchises including:
I know you would say, "but Wil. These are series for the teenagers. There is no reason you should show any interest in them!". True, but I do show interest. I will admit that I was very resistant in checking them out, but later I did and I found them intriguing. So, judge all you want! This is where I am and that's that! Yeah!!
And with that I have pick up a new franchise:
Like the previous trifecta of series, my wife was into the initial films especially after reading the books and then after seeing the trailers for their sequels, I became interested. That happened again with The Maze Runner. My whole deal with movies is that the trailer/preview must sell me. It must show interesting to me, not give away too much and the casting must make sense. With Maze Runner, it just didn't sell. The premise was a bit too obvious and silly to me. I know there is usually more, a lot more to this, but the job of the trailer is to sell the movie, right? So, I said nay to the movie, but then after seeing the trailer for the sequel, The Scorch Trials, I was very interested. So we rent the initial film and later checked out the sequel.
Now on to the review of the sequel. This movie in some way showed some predictability, but not too much. The kids move on from their rescue and brave the scorch on their way to try to find answers about the maze trail, WCKD and the virus. They didn't exactly have a goal. Like teenagers, they were completely impulsive. They did learn a lot through their journey and reached a new destination. Now something has happen that makes then need to return what they were running from. Very Star Wars like. I was happy to see Giancarlo Esposito and Lily Taylor in the movie. I am looking to the next installment to see how this finishes out.
Owner: Maybe Grade: 7/10
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Friday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part One
CBS
The race is back with the least more annoying host, Phil Keoghan. 11 new teams come on to the fold to race around the world and try to achieve one million dollars. There are some interesting teams on the show, but one really stood out with this guy, who created his own version of The Amazing Race and became a YouTube sensation, breaks down when he messes up on a not so critical part of the game. Basically his team failed to get the express pass and started to fall towards the back of the pack. He cries uncontrollably and looked like a baby. They actually managed to make it to the next leg. Anyway, the first episode was ok and I see the rest of the season to turn out even better. Looking forward to it on my favorite reality competition show.
Status: Keep Grade: 9/10
CBS
So I am happy to report that this show has made it to another season and has broken the Chi Curse (knock on wood). This is not a common term because I made it up myself. See, I actually love the actor Chi McBride ever since I saw him on David E. Kelley's Boston Public. After this show, anything else I saw him in has suffered a fate of not making it to a new season. The first was Pushing Daisies, an awesome show that should have never been cancelled even after winning awards, but I think no one could follow the concept and it probably was ahead of its time. The next was Human Target with Mark Valley and Jackie Early Haley. This show did start a second season, but only made it a couple episodes into the season. Now, a couple of seasons ago, he joins one of my newest classic remakes, Hawaii Five-0. It is now in it's sixth season and is (along with Chi) running strong. I am actually very happy the show is doing well and he is still in it. The show has so far overcame 2 curses (knock on wood, again). This premiere episode was great and intense. The season should prove exciting.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
ABC
Mike, the big conservative business owner, who caters very strong to a stereotypical base. I have never did a regular review about this show. Now knowing or understanding the premise, I jumped into this show last season (Season 4) basically because I loved to see Tim Allen back on TV. I watched Home Improvement religiously and loved every minute of it. I also followed his early stand up career. He may seemed like a pompous ass, but he was hilarious as hell. After a few episode, I got a better understanding of the show and even though it may throw me, I have decided to stick with it. The start of the season was just ok. I don't know why they use so much CGI or bad effects and why in the hell do they do a lot of superimposing. You think these would turn me off of the show, but I still enjoy the comedy. It shows the serious battles of the extremes, politically, and shows how at times, people can work together. You see that CONGRESS??!!! So, I will stay with the show. Looks like they will have to do a lot to lose me.
Status: Keep Grade 6.5/10
P.S. ABC! That was crap you cancelled Cristela! That show was great! I know some cheese was present, but I know cheese is good for a sitcom. I know you will say it's rating and I may have a thought on that, but I will not go there. Think about it. Alright, I will stop my rant there.
The race is back with the least more annoying host, Phil Keoghan. 11 new teams come on to the fold to race around the world and try to achieve one million dollars. There are some interesting teams on the show, but one really stood out with this guy, who created his own version of The Amazing Race and became a YouTube sensation, breaks down when he messes up on a not so critical part of the game. Basically his team failed to get the express pass and started to fall towards the back of the pack. He cries uncontrollably and looked like a baby. They actually managed to make it to the next leg. Anyway, the first episode was ok and I see the rest of the season to turn out even better. Looking forward to it on my favorite reality competition show.
Status: Keep Grade: 9/10
CBS
So I am happy to report that this show has made it to another season and has broken the Chi Curse (knock on wood). This is not a common term because I made it up myself. See, I actually love the actor Chi McBride ever since I saw him on David E. Kelley's Boston Public. After this show, anything else I saw him in has suffered a fate of not making it to a new season. The first was Pushing Daisies, an awesome show that should have never been cancelled even after winning awards, but I think no one could follow the concept and it probably was ahead of its time. The next was Human Target with Mark Valley and Jackie Early Haley. This show did start a second season, but only made it a couple episodes into the season. Now, a couple of seasons ago, he joins one of my newest classic remakes, Hawaii Five-0. It is now in it's sixth season and is (along with Chi) running strong. I am actually very happy the show is doing well and he is still in it. The show has so far overcame 2 curses (knock on wood, again). This premiere episode was great and intense. The season should prove exciting.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
ABC
Mike, the big conservative business owner, who caters very strong to a stereotypical base. I have never did a regular review about this show. Now knowing or understanding the premise, I jumped into this show last season (Season 4) basically because I loved to see Tim Allen back on TV. I watched Home Improvement religiously and loved every minute of it. I also followed his early stand up career. He may seemed like a pompous ass, but he was hilarious as hell. After a few episode, I got a better understanding of the show and even though it may throw me, I have decided to stick with it. The start of the season was just ok. I don't know why they use so much CGI or bad effects and why in the hell do they do a lot of superimposing. You think these would turn me off of the show, but I still enjoy the comedy. It shows the serious battles of the extremes, politically, and shows how at times, people can work together. You see that CONGRESS??!!! So, I will stay with the show. Looks like they will have to do a lot to lose me.
Status: Keep Grade 6.5/10
P.S. ABC! That was crap you cancelled Cristela! That show was great! I know some cheese was present, but I know cheese is good for a sitcom. I know you will say it's rating and I may have a thought on that, but I will not go there. Think about it. Alright, I will stop my rant there.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Thursday Fall '15 Premieres Part One
NBC
I will admit I started this show with major reservations. The previews about the show weren't completely selling to me, even though one of my favorite celebrities, Wesley Snipes, is in it. Ok. A former FBI agent turn security consultant is placed on assignment to do his job when he realized there was way more going on than he first though including a new faction that new everything that was going on and when the next thing was going to happen. Now I know, "If they are so powerful and resourceful , why don't they just handle it themselves?". Well they needed one more factor that will help them achieve their goals, the player. So this faction, called The House, so far only has 2 people; The Pit Boss (Wesley Snipes) and the Dealer (Charity Wakefield). They only need one key person to handle the field called The Player. Alex Kane (Philip Winchester) is the former agent who ends up forcibly auditioning for the role by doing everything The House tells him. While he is doing that, bets are made by whales (Rich Gamblers) around the world bet on the outcome. The action ensues and things get very dicey. Not is he working hard to solve or prevent a crime, he has to deal with the local police. In my opinion, this show turned out to be very entertaining and keep me glued to the screen. I was worried it was going to turn out like Fastlane (Bill Bellamy, Peter Facinelli and Tiffany Thiessen), which turn into trying to be more sexy than interesting. No, it turn out to be interesting for sure. I am not sure how far it will go, but I will keep watching until then. Update on this by the end of fall season.
Status: Keep Grade: 6.5/10
NBC
So it is back. Like The Player, I have major reservations about this show, especially it's return. Before it was a major phenomenon, but like most phenomenon (Lost, Alias, X-Files, etc.) they tend to fade out quickly because they start to run out of story to keep it going or interesting. The premiere episode was good. Noah Bennett (Jack Coleman), of course, is the major force in the storyline, trying to find and figure out everything that is going on. More of what they call, evos are springing up everywhere and as usual, they are being hunted. Like the previous show, there are a few that are being showcased and we, for sure, will be following their stories. It is slow at times with some action here and there and the vagueness is still running strong. I am a little worried, but hopeful. I loved this series before and hope they do better to keep it running longer than before. If you have reservations, just check out the premiere and them make your decision there. Enjoy.
Status: Keep Grade 7/10
I will admit I started this show with major reservations. The previews about the show weren't completely selling to me, even though one of my favorite celebrities, Wesley Snipes, is in it. Ok. A former FBI agent turn security consultant is placed on assignment to do his job when he realized there was way more going on than he first though including a new faction that new everything that was going on and when the next thing was going to happen. Now I know, "If they are so powerful and resourceful , why don't they just handle it themselves?". Well they needed one more factor that will help them achieve their goals, the player. So this faction, called The House, so far only has 2 people; The Pit Boss (Wesley Snipes) and the Dealer (Charity Wakefield). They only need one key person to handle the field called The Player. Alex Kane (Philip Winchester) is the former agent who ends up forcibly auditioning for the role by doing everything The House tells him. While he is doing that, bets are made by whales (Rich Gamblers) around the world bet on the outcome. The action ensues and things get very dicey. Not is he working hard to solve or prevent a crime, he has to deal with the local police. In my opinion, this show turned out to be very entertaining and keep me glued to the screen. I was worried it was going to turn out like Fastlane (Bill Bellamy, Peter Facinelli and Tiffany Thiessen), which turn into trying to be more sexy than interesting. No, it turn out to be interesting for sure. I am not sure how far it will go, but I will keep watching until then. Update on this by the end of fall season.
Status: Keep Grade: 6.5/10
NBC
So it is back. Like The Player, I have major reservations about this show, especially it's return. Before it was a major phenomenon, but like most phenomenon (Lost, Alias, X-Files, etc.) they tend to fade out quickly because they start to run out of story to keep it going or interesting. The premiere episode was good. Noah Bennett (Jack Coleman), of course, is the major force in the storyline, trying to find and figure out everything that is going on. More of what they call, evos are springing up everywhere and as usual, they are being hunted. Like the previous show, there are a few that are being showcased and we, for sure, will be following their stories. It is slow at times with some action here and there and the vagueness is still running strong. I am a little worried, but hopeful. I loved this series before and hope they do better to keep it running longer than before. If you have reservations, just check out the premiere and them make your decision there. Enjoy.
Status: Keep Grade 7/10
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Final Fantasy VII: Machinabridged (FF7:MA) - Ep. 3
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drops a new episode from their new abridged series. As usual, very funny and well worth it!!!!
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Saturday, September 26, 2015
Fantasy Hockey: SNGHL - Spots Open
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Friday, September 25, 2015
Wednesday Fall '15 Premieres Part One
CBS
Season 31. The new premise is simply fans chose participants from previous season to get a second chance at the grand prize. Even those who participated in last spring's season. They were announced at last season's live finale and they immediately left for Cambodia. Back to two teams battling out to see who can outwit, outplay and out last everyone else. Can I say that the more seasons I watch the show, the more annoying Jeff has become. Does he have to narrate every challenge? Does he have to be so loud? He has become so commanding it has been working on my nerves. This is one of the reasons why The Amazing Race (hail Bruckheimer) has become my favorite reality competition show. Ok, so as usual I am looking forward to this season. Other than listening to Jeff (Man, I wish I can mute him) it should be fun. If I ever stop watching this show, it will probably be because of him. I know. Very angry, but it is true.
Status: Keep Grade 6.5/10
ABC
The crazy and somewhat dysfunctional family is back. The season premiere of one of my top ten current favorite sitcoms was as funny as the rest. Mitchell freaks out from not having a job, Jay and Gloria seeks out a school for their youngest child and the Dunphys works on issues of the heart. As usual, chaos ensues and realizations are made. It was a great start to the new season. Not much more to talk about without spoilers. Enjoy!!!
Status: Keep Grade 9/10
ABC
The Johnson family takes on a new dilemma as something was used that the family and the school was not expecting. As they all work to address and try to fix the issue, a lot of conflictions, contradictions, hypocrisies, double standards and what have you were thrown in and it was very disappointing. I have never laugh and got angry at the same time like that before (as far as I remember). It is good to see Lawrence Fishburne and Jeninfer Lewis on the show. Hopefully they will make more appearances during the season. Like I said about Fresh Off The Boat, I am looking forward to a full season of this show. Knock on wood, congratulations to Anthony Anderson on making to a second season on a show. Guys With Kids, Law And Order and K-Ville were really good shows and should have continued on, but the networks said otherwise. Stupid rating system.
Status: Keep Grade 7/10
FOX
Morris Chestnut returns to network TV after Nurse Jackie. Yes, this is a new TV show and not a continuation of the movie starring Jon Voight and Ving Rhames. Chestnut plays Rosewood, a Pathologist Consultant, who has a tendency to go head first into cases and annoy the Miami Metro PD. The detective he ends up working with is Annalise Villa, played by Jania Lee Ortiz (Laid Out and The After). She shows some tremendous skill in detective work and hand-in-hand combat. It was very impressive. I don't know how much more they will show, but I am looking forward to it. Chestnut continues to play these confident, boarding on arrogant, playboy type characters that can become annoying, but later shows that he can be funny and impressive at times. Anthony Michael Hall guest starred which made me sad because I have always loved when he was working. We shall see if he will become re-occurring. I was excited to see Lorraine Toussaint (The Fosters, Forever & Orange Is The New Black) in the show and she is permanent. This could turn into a good show as long as they continue to have fresh material. Take a peek.
Status: Keep Grade: 6.5/10
NBC
The 1st Spin-Off of my all-time television franchises is back for it's 17th season. They have lost an actor/detective, Danny Pino, from last season. Benson is still leading her precinct and is running it tight. This premiere was extremely intriguing as they work with a past serial killer to figure our murders found after his imprisonment. It leads them to someone on the inside and chaos ensues. In the midst of this, a new discovery is made shortly after a loss was found, which could slightly compromise the precinct and possibly the show. This 2 hour premiere was great! Probably one of the best episodes I have ever seen. I have always enjoyed working through the investigations with the show as for the most part I am spot on. I don't think this show will ever disappoint, except for the occasional addition or even more so subtraction of a character. Oh, and I forgot to mention how I still enjoy seeing Tamara Tunie as she continues with her re-occurring character. She was part of the primary cast, but them was pushed back for some reason. Oh well. That's live or television I guess. Law and Order fans, stay with this one and NBC, please don't ever shift this show from Wednesday nights. Change the time, I don't care, but that night is working and there is no reason to move it. Like you did with CI and the Original Series. They are proof that moving nights of any show, no matter how big it is, is a very possible death sentence. A move to Fridays are usually an uh oh, except for some reason, it is working for CBS as The Amazing Race, Hawaii Five-0 and Blue Bloods (originally a summer show) are thriving very well.
Status: Keep Forever!! Grade 10/10
Season 31. The new premise is simply fans chose participants from previous season to get a second chance at the grand prize. Even those who participated in last spring's season. They were announced at last season's live finale and they immediately left for Cambodia. Back to two teams battling out to see who can outwit, outplay and out last everyone else. Can I say that the more seasons I watch the show, the more annoying Jeff has become. Does he have to narrate every challenge? Does he have to be so loud? He has become so commanding it has been working on my nerves. This is one of the reasons why The Amazing Race (hail Bruckheimer) has become my favorite reality competition show. Ok, so as usual I am looking forward to this season. Other than listening to Jeff (Man, I wish I can mute him) it should be fun. If I ever stop watching this show, it will probably be because of him. I know. Very angry, but it is true.
Status: Keep Grade 6.5/10
ABC
The crazy and somewhat dysfunctional family is back. The season premiere of one of my top ten current favorite sitcoms was as funny as the rest. Mitchell freaks out from not having a job, Jay and Gloria seeks out a school for their youngest child and the Dunphys works on issues of the heart. As usual, chaos ensues and realizations are made. It was a great start to the new season. Not much more to talk about without spoilers. Enjoy!!!
Status: Keep Grade 9/10
ABC
The Johnson family takes on a new dilemma as something was used that the family and the school was not expecting. As they all work to address and try to fix the issue, a lot of conflictions, contradictions, hypocrisies, double standards and what have you were thrown in and it was very disappointing. I have never laugh and got angry at the same time like that before (as far as I remember). It is good to see Lawrence Fishburne and Jeninfer Lewis on the show. Hopefully they will make more appearances during the season. Like I said about Fresh Off The Boat, I am looking forward to a full season of this show. Knock on wood, congratulations to Anthony Anderson on making to a second season on a show. Guys With Kids, Law And Order and K-Ville were really good shows and should have continued on, but the networks said otherwise. Stupid rating system.
Status: Keep Grade 7/10
FOX
Morris Chestnut returns to network TV after Nurse Jackie. Yes, this is a new TV show and not a continuation of the movie starring Jon Voight and Ving Rhames. Chestnut plays Rosewood, a Pathologist Consultant, who has a tendency to go head first into cases and annoy the Miami Metro PD. The detective he ends up working with is Annalise Villa, played by Jania Lee Ortiz (Laid Out and The After). She shows some tremendous skill in detective work and hand-in-hand combat. It was very impressive. I don't know how much more they will show, but I am looking forward to it. Chestnut continues to play these confident, boarding on arrogant, playboy type characters that can become annoying, but later shows that he can be funny and impressive at times. Anthony Michael Hall guest starred which made me sad because I have always loved when he was working. We shall see if he will become re-occurring. I was excited to see Lorraine Toussaint (The Fosters, Forever & Orange Is The New Black) in the show and she is permanent. This could turn into a good show as long as they continue to have fresh material. Take a peek.
Status: Keep Grade: 6.5/10
NBC
The 1st Spin-Off of my all-time television franchises is back for it's 17th season. They have lost an actor/detective, Danny Pino, from last season. Benson is still leading her precinct and is running it tight. This premiere was extremely intriguing as they work with a past serial killer to figure our murders found after his imprisonment. It leads them to someone on the inside and chaos ensues. In the midst of this, a new discovery is made shortly after a loss was found, which could slightly compromise the precinct and possibly the show. This 2 hour premiere was great! Probably one of the best episodes I have ever seen. I have always enjoyed working through the investigations with the show as for the most part I am spot on. I don't think this show will ever disappoint, except for the occasional addition or even more so subtraction of a character. Oh, and I forgot to mention how I still enjoy seeing Tamara Tunie as she continues with her re-occurring character. She was part of the primary cast, but them was pushed back for some reason. Oh well. That's live or television I guess. Law and Order fans, stay with this one and NBC, please don't ever shift this show from Wednesday nights. Change the time, I don't care, but that night is working and there is no reason to move it. Like you did with CI and the Original Series. They are proof that moving nights of any show, no matter how big it is, is a very possible death sentence. A move to Fridays are usually an uh oh, except for some reason, it is working for CBS as The Amazing Race, Hawaii Five-0 and Blue Bloods (originally a summer show) are thriving very well.
Status: Keep Forever!! Grade 10/10
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