12 Film Misses of 2012

So when I sit down to write about the worst films of the year – I've changed my tact. It’s not a true worst list on some levels…it’s more of a misses of 2012. These are titles that just didn't connect with me for whatever reason. They may have connected with someone, somewhere…but if they did…I don’t know how…so let’s look at some of the misses of 2012. These are the worst 12 in my mind of 12.

12. The Woman in Black

 Daniel Radcliffe stars in this horror/thriller that is just plain boring. I was never scared, amused or enthralled at all. Just wanted to get it over with and that’s not a good thing when it comes to a film.

11. Savages

The first of a couple titles that conflict me this year. I love the risks that Oliver Stone takes in film-making  but when they miss…they really miss. Savages felt like an over the top and extremely gratuitous film that used shock and some good actors to try to get ahead. Instead it was only the gratuitous things that stuck with me.

10. The Three Stooges 

I have to admit to being a real fan of even marginal Farrelly Brothers . That’s why The effort of The Three Stooges was such a let down. Sure it has some fun moments in it, but they are fleeting and find a way to annoy as much as fill with laughter. But this is nowhere near the worst film of the year…when I get to that one I may be begging for Moe to poke my eyes out.

9. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Did we really need a sequel here? Really?

8. John Carter

Big, bold and beautiful, John Carter forgot one thing, it needed to be interesting.

7. Sparkle

Ok, I know this was Whitney Houston’s last performance and I should be nice…fact is it was not a good way to go out. A film that features a really good singer like Jordin Sparks but doesn't let her belt it out until the last 15-20 minutes. And when one of your most impactful dramatic sequences is shot in slow motion and elicits laughter instead of tension or tears…that’s not a good thing.

6. Alex Cross

I wanted to like Alex Cross, I wanted to like Tyler Perry in this role, I wanted a lot of things I didn't get here…argh.

5. What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Comedies are always a bit of a crap shoot  but one of the ways we try to beat something that is put together badly…get a lot of names in the cast. This film includes Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick PLUS Dennis Quaid and Chris Rock among others. But all those actors can’t save the comedy that lacks the funny.

4. Fun Size

This is half here because it lacks a lot of the fun that even the title wants us to believe we will have. But more so this film hits my list as the one with the WORST marketing campaigns of the year. Advertised during shows that 8 year olds frequently watch for a film that is a SOLID PG-13 was just a mistake. And when the movie tries to be one part Adventures in Babysittingand one part Superbad…it ends up being a mess of king size proportions.

3. Cosmopolis

Director David Cronenberg gives us Robert Pattinson riding around in a limo for 90 odd minutes as characters come and go. And yes – one of the first times I've seen a prostate exam in a limo in a film that I can remember. I've liked Cronenberg’s work in the past, most times, and have never been a huge fan of Pattinson. While some critics fawned over this film, I felt like it was me, getting a prostate exam in the theater.

2. Project X

Ok, so this should be the biggest miss I saw in theaters this year. Really it should. Yet another film trying to capture the magic of the teen partying, Project X just falls flat. It was all there. An unknown cast, a soundtrack that was as hip as they could make it and yet someone forgot to tell them that a comedy needs humor! Ahh what a waste of time watching this one for me, they should have sent me vodka with this one, it may have helped me get into the partying mood.

1. Piranha 3DD

It’s not really fair to put this film in the company of a number that tried real hard and just missed. Piranha 3DD was bad from the get go, but as a whole, I think it was ok with that. Imagine this…killer piranha make their way into a highly chlorinated water park. The water park is run by a man (David Koechner) who brings in strippers as lifeguards.  And the best part of this film? David Hasselhoff  (as himself) comes to the park to be the honorary lifeguard at the grand opening. Even sitting up in the lifeguard chair as chaos erupts. Throw in a number of fun character actors and you've got a complete cast of crazies for this crazy film. Now that said it does get gory and disgusting from time to time and that helps to do it in. You could be praying for a piranha to gnaw on you before this movie ends!

That's just 12 that I think missed the mark. I don't relish writing this piece every year because on virtually each one of these films, there are some very talented folks that tried to make something special and succeed. Fact is, they didn't -- at least in my mind...and my job is to let you guys know. NOW...you may want to have a bad movie party as well and search these titles out....and if you're looking for a bad movie party hit, Piranha 3DD is probably it.

Thanks for a great 2012. 

2013 will bring more good, bad, and truly different.

Save Me A Seat!

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Fun Stuff - Thanks!

As the year comes to a close, and I'm furiously going through re-watching some of the best films of 2012 to determine my ballot choices for the Critics' Choice Movie Awards (January 10 on The CW) and preparing some cool year end pieces to be put online in the next week or so...I wanted to share some end of the year goodies.

So here and on the Facebook page -- you can enter to win prizes and the like -- just for commenting. Watch for more later today, Thursday - December 27.

In the meantime...enjoy this spot for the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

Home Screening Room - The Bourne Legacy of Ted during the Ice Age

Yes…my column titles are always a bit weird in combining the titles for the week. But that’s the fun part when you’re given the list of releases to work with.
 

This Week's Big Releases

The Bourne Legacy - Rated PG-13 (Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz)

The Bourne series continues…without Jason Bourne? Yep it’s true, and that’s the biggest downfall to the film. There is action and fun action at that, but because of carrying the Bourne name, the film falls short of the predecessors. That said, if you are a fan of good action flicks, you do have to take a peek at least now that it’s available.

Ice Age: Continental Drift- Rated PG (Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary)
The journey of our lovable friends Manny, Sid and Diego continues.

Ted - Rated R/Unrated (Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, voice of Seth MacFarlane)
One of the funniest, and raunchiest, films of the year. The story of a boy and his bear will make you laugh, than take a shower! But you’ll love it.

Also New This Week

Backwards – Rated PG– (Sarah Megan Thomas, James Van Der Beek)
 

Collision Earth – Rated PG(Kirk Acevedo, Diane Farr)

Eight is Enough: The Complete Second Season

Law and Order: Criminal Intent – Season 9

The Life Zone – Rated PG-13(Robert Loggia, Lindsey Haun)

Trade of Innocents – Rated PG-13 (Dermot Mulroney, Mira Sorvino)
 

Why Stop Now – Rated R (Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, Tracy Morgan)

And Finally
Mansome – Rated PG-13 – (Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Judd Apatow)

Yep, it’s a documentary by Morgan Spurlock. What does it take to look like a man? The facial hair, the sculpting and the look that makes a man…mansome are all what will make this something to watch!

Check the trailer below.
 

DVD/Blu-ray Tidbit of the Week

The story as I’m picking it up is that one of the Best movies of 2012 and MULTIPLE Critics’ Choice Movie Awards nominee Argo should be making its way to homes on Feb. 19…of course with Oscar and all looming, who knows, that could change..

Pick of the Week

The raunchy bear Ted will always find a home with me!

Pop Popcorn, Do the DietDew, and Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me A Seat!

 

 

Home Screening Room - The Dark Knight Rises over Hope Springs with Nemo

I really like The Dark Knight Rises…and now is the time to give it a chance if you haven’t to this point. Check it out on DVD or better yet….get the Blu-ray version.

This Week's Big Releases

Beasts of the Southern Wild - Rated PG-13 (Quvenzhane Wallis, Dwight Henry)

Life in the bayou is rough but rewarding for the inhabitants. But after a hundred year storm life will be even tougher especially for a 6 year old. This is a touching and inspiring film that yearns to be seen for its beauty.

The Dark Knight Rises- Rated PG-13 (Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt)
The final film in the Christopher Nolan treatment of the Caped Crusader. Bale is stoic and solid, Hathaway add a touch of spunky fun and Tom Hardy as Bane delivers a competent villain and foil for Bale. Get the Blu-ray and crank the surround system with this visual spectacle.

Hope Springs- Rated PG-13 (Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell)
A couple that has had a long marriage needs to rekindle the fire that once burned. When they see a therapist (Carell) they find that connecting is more than a routine. Funny and poignant, this is one for the mature folks in the audience.

The Odd Life of Timothy Green- Rated PG (Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton)
When a young couple seems to put their desire to have kids behind them a miracle from the garden changes everything. A cute film, with cute characters that gets a bit weird from time to time, yet I think most who see it, will like it.

Also New This Week

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry – Rated R – Documentary that is shortlisted for this year’s Academy Awards.

A film that played the Milwaukee Film Festival, among others…see one of the 15 that will have a shot for Best Documentary this year.

The Dog Who Saved The Holidays – Rated PG (Dean Cain, Shelley Long)

Those of you who know me well enough know that I have to have the dog movie for my daughter.

Eastbound and Down: The Complete Third Season

I really like this raunchy but fun baseball based series from HBO with Danny McBride.

 Finding Nemo – Rated PG(Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneris)

Best part of a 3D theatrical run – the Blu-ray / 3D release for your home of a classic!

Last Ounce of Courage – Rated PG – (Marshall R. Teague, Jennifer O’Neill)

Thunderstruck – Rated PG(Brandon T. Jackson, Kevin Durant)

Yes – the Kevin Durant. Yes – a basketball movie.

V/H/S – Rated R (Calvin Reeder, Lane Hughes)

Horror for you viewing pleasure…and mine.

And Finally

Butter – Rated R – (Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, Olivia Wilde)

Competitive butter carvers? Really – I have to check this out.

Check the trailer below.

DVD/Blu-ray Tidbit of the Week

February 5 looks to also feature a quirky romantic comedy…Celeste and Jesse Foreverwith Rashida Jones.     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Pick of the Week

The Dark Knight Risesis the must have of the day for any fan of the series…PLUS love adding Finding Nemo on Blu to the collection.

Pop Popcorn, Do the DietDew, and Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me A Seat!

Real Milwaukee - November 30, 2012

This visit to Real Milwaukee let me talk Rise of the Guardians and an incredible film - Silver Linings Playbook.

Plus we'll talk about a couple of 4 brand new Blu-ray releases.

It's always a great time on the set with those in front of and behind the camera there...watch what happened this week here.

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Home Screening Room - Scaring Up Paranorman alongside a group of Lawless Men In Black

One of those weeks when there really is something for EVERYONE. Take a peek.

This Week's Big Releases

The Apparition - Rated PG-13 (Ashley Greene, Tom Felton)

Yep, a scary movie, are you surprised? Ashley Greene is in it though….that means I’d like to see it.

Lawless- Rated R (Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jessica Chastain)
Class western outlaw film with lots of violence, lots of action and a great story during prohibition.

Men in Black 3- Rated PG-13 (Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin)
The gang is back together as this time Agent J has to travel back in time and we get Josh Brolin as a young Tommy Lee Jones.

Paranorman- Rated PG (Voices of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Casey Affleck)
Really one of the coolest animated films of the year as it tells the story of a young boy that can see dead people and his quest to save the town he loves.

Sparkle - Rated PG-13 (Jordin Sparks, WhitneyHouston)
A remake of the story of a woman and her sisters and their rise to fame in spite of their mothers trepidation. Whitney’s last role, was a bit underwhelming but worth checking out on Blu-ray.

Step Up: Revolution - Rated PG-13 (Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman)
Yep, they dance in this story of the rich girl who falls for the poor dance crew member.

 

Also New This Week

The Day – Rated R (Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell)

Hot in Cleveland: Season Three

Luck: The Complete First Season

And Finally

12 Christmas Wishes For My Dog – Rated G
(Elisa Donovan, Gabrielle Carteris, Fred Willard)

Wishes, a “fairy” godmother, and a dog? Well we’ve got Gabrielle Carteris from 90210 fame alongside Elisa Donovan and Fred Willard.

 Check the trailer below.

 

DVD/Blu-ray Tidbit of the Week

February 5, the boom gets lowered on everyone. Here Comes The Boom comes to the Blu-ray and DVD.                                                                                                                                                               

 

Pick of the Week

Lawless for pure adult enjoyment, Men in Black for just fun stuff. But the best movie this week COULD be Paranorman – Don’t miss it

Pop Popcorn, Do the DietDew, and Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me A Seat!

 

 

What I've Missed...or Catch Up Time

Take your pick...

This post is meant to give you some quick capsules on some of the titles that I've not covered in the last week or two.

Why?

Life got in the way -- maybe some day I'll write a book -- I've got great stories to tell about movies and life in general.

But I digress...

Let's do a quick run through some of the titles that we haven't discussed here. Radio folks have heard about them...TV folks have gotten them...just didn't get thigs online here...sorry!

Silver Linings Playbook - Rated R
(Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro)
One of the best movies of the year -- it's not the romantic comedy that it is being marketed to be. Instead, it is an extremely well done story of a family that has a variety of problems, but needs each other to overcome them. It is still funny at times, but sweet and poignant. A-

Rise of the Guardians - Rated PG
(Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman)
What do you get when you have a movie featuring The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Jack Frost, The Sandman and The Tooth Fairy along with the Boogeyman - Pitch Black? A lot of fun with some of the most classic kids characters. When the spirit is almost lost, it takes the belief of one child and the desire of all of them to come together and restore the faith of the world in them. This is one that the youngest kids may be a bit scared with, bad dreams are scary after all, but will give you the warm and fuzzy holiday feeling before it's over. B

Life of Pi - Rated PG
(Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan)
From director Ang Lee comes this elegantly told tale of a man and his journey across the ocean. This jouney is on a small boat and with a bengal tiger named Richard Parker. How can one man survive days at sea with the ferocious beast? This is a rare film that I would highly recommend seeing in 3D. It's a gorgeous film for the format. And the story will have you as they wrap it up. May not be something you think you'll like, but the storytelling and visuals is worth the price of admission. B+


Lincoln - Rated PG-13
(Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn)
Quite possibly one of the best films of 2012. Daniel Day-Lewis is a shoe-in for an Oscar nomination for his role as the former President. Director Steven Spielberg takes us through the period after the Gettysburg address through the passage of the amendment to abolish slavery. Day-Lewis embodies everything you think of the former President. The film is solid and will have you loving history again. A/A-

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II - Rated PG-13
(Kristin Stewart, Robert Pattinson)
Sure, I'm not the target demographic on this one. Sure, I haven't been a fan of the series overall. But if you chop off the first 20 minutes of this film; it's not bad. It's definitely one of the better films in the series. Maybe that has something to do with the changing of a bunch of the later parts of the film from what the book had; but I don't know. Ok, I've said way too much in this space -- but let me add one more thing...I'm team Alice (Ashley Greene rocks). C+

Skyfall - Rated PG-13
(Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes)
James Bond is back and Daniel Craig bring him to us. This new Bond film will start you at breakneck speed with one of the best opening action sequences this year. Then it gets into a really cool story of survival for James and MI6 as a ruthless villain, played by Javier Bardem, finds out the identities of undercover agents everywhere. I really like this Bond film. B+

Wreck-It Ralph - Rated PG
(John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer)
Video game lovers unite, Wreck-It Ralph takes you inside the game to show you that video game characters have feelings too! Ralph is tired of being the bad guy and heads off to get a medal of his own. Along the way he meets many colorful characters and finds out more about himself. This is fun, quick, funny and smart. I love the interactions between the characters and the story is a classic. A-

Flight - Rated R
(Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman)
Denzel Washington has problems in his own personal life that he solves through the bottle. But he never anticipated that those problems would include crashing a plane, but saving the bulk of the passengers. After a devisatating plane crash that heralds him as a hero pilot, further investigation uncovers that he drank on the day of the crash. Could it have been prevented? Or did he save the lives of a hundred passengers by his talents as a pilot. Denzel is perfectly awesome in the film and the plane crash is incredibly well done. But the film seemed to be missing something, and the marketing is a bit misleading. Although it is very good, it just misses being great. B

Cloud Atlas - Rated R
(Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent)
An amazing journey through time as the stories that span thousands of years intertwine and take the same actors through various forms over time. This is a beautiful film that is stitched together to make the stories actions and reactions show the interdependence of us all. Long but solid, some may feel lost but I felt quite satisfied. B

That's if for now....Hopefully we can stay ahead of things for the rest of the year!!! Enjoy the movies!

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Home Screening Room - Mr. Turkey...you too are Expendable

Mr. Turkey...you too are Expendable

Ahh Thanksgiving this week. Hollywood shuts down amidst heavy awards campaigning to get some time with family. And that, of course, is a good thing. But they've given us at least one title to sneak in after the Jets and Patriots finish their Thanksgiving clash.

This Week's Big Releases

The Expendables 2 - Rated R (Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren)

This didn't screen for the press in my neck of the woods. That's too bad! I'm a big junkie for these action stars to get back to doing what they do best....shooting, beating and all kinds of exploding. Yep, make it an Expendable thanksgiving -- heck the stores are opening early so they are making the day expendable already.

Also New This Week

Alter Egos - Rated R (Kris Lemche, Brooke Nevin)
Bringing Up Bobby - Rated PG-13 (Milla Jovovich, Spencer List)



Diff'rent Strokes: The Complete Fourth Season
A Little Bit of Faith - Rated PG (Tiana Hailey, Jeremy James Douglas Norton)
The Obama Effect - Rated PG-13 (Charles S Dutton)
The Survival Games - Rated R (Konrad Case, Mischa McCortney)


And Finally

Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups – Rated G
(Danny Woodburn, Cheryl Ladd)

My daughter loves Dogs -- this one is for you!

 Check the trailer below.




DVD/Blu-ray Tidbit of the Week

Ok, the one thing I AM excited about here in this column this week...Looper. I had to go forward in time and come back to now to let you know...Dec. 31 will be an AWESOME day when it comes to movies! Looper will do wonders for your twisting your mind. In a good way!

Pick of the Week

Yep...I'm an action junkie...but I only have one "real" choice this week -- so I'll say it -- The Expendables 2.

One last thought before I leave for the week -- have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

Pop Popcorn, Do the Diet Dew, and Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me A Seat!

Real Milwaukee - November 16, 2012

We discussed Twilight, Lincoln -- touched on Skyfall and had to run.

Also - for those of you we didn't get to talk about the Blu-ray releases that were sitting on the desk in front of me..

Brave -- has an AWESOME Blu-ray package that will be perfect for many on your holiday gift list.

Need Christmas titles.

Look for the Combo pack of Prep and Landing / Prep and Landing: Naughty or Nice for some recent holiday animated fun.

And we've got a Blu ray release for The Muppet Christmas Carol. WHO DOESN'T LOVE THE MUPPETS?

Plus - not with me, but wanted to mention...Arthur Christmas could become a holiday classic in your household...it's REALLY good.

Here's the link to today's video -- OR the video is posted below (depends on the persnicketiness of Blogger).

30 Days With The Movies - Day 25

30 Days With The Movies

Wednesday, November 14

Day 25

Ahh, Wednesday …

Hump Day they call it…the middle of the week…it’s downhill from here.

But today brings with it something really special – No nothing in the delivery column today…but I did have the screening for the new and final Twilight film, Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

Those of you who have read my earlier reviews or listened as I’ve discussed will know, I haven’t been the biggest fan of this series. There were a couple in the beginning that were ok, but Breaking Dawn  - Part 1 was not fun to endure, at lest for me.

So after a busy day with no dinner…I waited in the way too long line for a bucket of Popcorn (yes…a very healthy dinner). And marched into the theater to experience the newest Twilight film.

In fact I sat next to a couple of my local colleagues and they had not seen all the films….I had…(is that a good thing, or a bad thing???)

Before the film got underway, my musing was about why they didn’t go the 3D route on the film. Everyone is doing it, and they are going to sell a zillion tickets regardless of the price….why no money grab on this one? (I said it half in jest, but it is a good question).

While the first 20 minutes of what followed reminded me of everything I really disliked about Part 1, it did find a way out of the darkness and into the light.

When the film was over one of the two colleagues even clapped wildly…(I don’t know if he was mocking others who did or really enthused…but I like to say he was enthused….makes for a better story). 

And so it was over.

The movie, the series and another night at the movies had all concluded around 9PM that evening.

On the way out, I was greeted by the sign outside the theater that displayed what we had just seen….but it wasn’t true!

See the sign below.

I know my mid 80s dance movies…and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 was Breakin’. (Again…not sure whether that was a bad thing or not.)

I finally determined I’m Team Alice for the Twilightfilms….Ashley Greene, I can’t wait to see what you do next.

You’ll have to wait for the review to see what I thought of it…but it was no Breaking Dawn: Part 1.

Tomorrow I get to see something I’ve really been waiting for, Silver Linings Playbook. Plus ????

Until then…

Sit Back, Relax and Save Me A Seat!

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30 Days With The Movies - Day 26

30 Day With The Movies
Tuesday, November 13
Day 26

So the day had one screening in the theater on the schedule, but that wasn't going to work for me.

Sometimes, especially at this time of year, being a husband, a dad and a film critic (plus other work that yours truly does to pay the bills) can make me need to be more places than possible at the same time.

The screening was an early evening meeting with Red Dawn. Sorry, I'm a fan of the delightfully kitschy original....WOLVERINES, so I was looking forward to see where this new film would go. BUT, sometimes it's more important to play the other roles...so instead of getting out to Red Dawn, the journey was to the "Go West" Fine Arts Night at my daughter's school.

She was ecstatic to see me sneak in just before their class lined up to come to the gymnasium. And I was elated to spend the evening with someone so special. Sure she's only in third grade; but the memory of this Fine Arts Night will ... I'M SURE ... long outlast my memory of Red Dawn.

And so I live with my decision...and I'm comfortable with it! Sorry FilmDistrict and Red Dawn. Thanks for the opportunity to attend the screening and I regretfully apologize for not getting out to see your film.

Now...when I arrived home, after this early evening bonanza. (with of course a stop at the local Culver's restaurant for ice cream) I was greeted by a slew of packages. I guess awards season is in full bloom.

The packages that waited from me contained a total of 35 different films. The bulk of the films were from the good folks at Magnolia and Magnet. There was also a small package from Oscilliscope.


Now are all the films in the package award worthy? Probably not...but the awesome thing is that these smaller studios see the importance of getting copies in our hands. They are proud of all their titles, the good, the bad and the ugly. That is AWESOME! I applaud the efforts of Magnolia, Magnet and Oscilliscope. I've long said that many of the studios could learn from this that just being able to see, or take another look at titles released earlier in the year is a benefit that we don't forget.

And so it goes...the day was filled more with delivered movies and family time....but I'll have big news tomorrow....as the screening of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 is on my agenda....what will I think? Well my earlier films reviews are well known...and have led to angst among some fans...but I am all for  being open minded for what this might feature.

So there ya have it...not every day is a whirlwind at the movies, but every day in LIFE is a whirlwind of it's own.

Sit Back, Relax and Save Me A Seat

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30 Days With The Movies - Day 27

30 Days With The Movies
Monday, November 12
Day 27

Monday's are always one of those days -- but on this day I have a couple of deadlines pressed up against me and they will probably cause me to miss one of the two screenings on my agenda. (The Impossible and Life of Pi) Wish they were both in the afternoon -- that would work for me....but instead I end up having to miss the morning screening. The Impossible will have to wait.

But my afternoon is filled with Life of Pi. And to think no ACTUAL pies were harmed in the making of this picture...except maybe in the craft services area. But the number of Pi (I remember it as 3.14 -- and it goes on, makes an appearance in the film!)

Instead, the story told in 3D with a couple of the local critics in attendance is the afternoon entertainment. A visual spectacle from director Ang Lee, we'll have to wait to talk about it further. But it definitely IS worth seeing in 3D and is an amazing story, told in all its visual glory.

The day featured no new arrivals, well it was a postal holiday anyway and after watching a bit of the Milwaukee Bucks/Philadelphia 76ers game (yea I know there are only like 3 teams in the NBA) I decided to get another movie in for the day.

During the game however, did some Facebook page updating and blog updating and man...there's a lot of stuff to do... plus put up this week's issue of the Home Screening Room -- though I held that to go live until Tuesday morning.

But what did I catch after all was said and done, and what was the last title to get in...Safety Not Guaranteed. Had been wanting to see this for some time as when it originally screened in the market there was a schedule conflict with another film and I had missed it. And let me say this about the film. There aren't many people out there cooler than Mark Duplass. Ok, so I absolutely am a junkie on the FX series, The League...but Duplass is clever and brings witty yet fun films to the screen that will make you think while you enjoy. The story of a "purported" time traveler that could just be someone that is paranoid will not interrupt the space time continuum. Instead you will just simply enjoy the ride.

So ends, yet another day on the journey....hopefully you have been enjoying the ride thus far...hopefully we'll have some more stories to tell in the future.

Tomorrow, could be a down day....I have one screening on the schedule, but Red Dawn will have to wait as my daughter has her Fine Arts Night and Dad needs to be a Dad first!

Sit Back, Relax, and Save Me A Seat!

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Home Screening Room – It takes a Brave girl to keep The Watch from becoming Savages

Home Screening Room 

It takes a Brave girl to keep The Watch from becoming Savages.

It took a Brave little girl to bring Pixar back to the top of their game. But that’s not the only film due out this week. Here are the new Blu-ray and DVD titles to enjoy in stores everywhere.

This Week's Big Releases

Brave - Rated PG (voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson)

What a combo pack! This release from Disney, in combo pack form, is one that you NEED to add to your Disney/Pixar collection. Watch for an extended look at the 3D Blu Ray Combo pack.

Check out the theatrical review.

Nitro Circus: The Movie- Rated PG-13
Action sports stunts that will make you go WOW!

Savages- Rated R / Unrated (Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson, Blake Lively)
Oliver Stone’s film about the craziness that takes over as two of the biggest pot dealers on the West Coast go head to head with a Mexican drug cartel.

The Watch- Rated R (Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill)
A neighborhood watch group, an alien takeover plot and…Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill..

Also New This Week

2 Days In New York – Rated R (Julie Delpy, Chris Rock)

Julie Delpy also directs.

The Amazing Race: The Eighth Season – Rated NR

The Amazing Race: The Ninth Season – Rated NR

Dance Moms: Season Two – Rated NR

Dark Horse– Rated NR (Justin Bartha, Selma Blair, Mia Farrow)

Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2

Snowmageddon – Rated PG-13 (Laura Harris, Michael Hogan)

Spongebob Squarepants: The Complete Fifth Season

Spongebob Squarepants: The Complete Sixth Season

And Finally

Vamps– Rated PG-13

(Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter)

Director Amy Heckerling is back with a new film that deals with nightlife and more. And yes, there are vampires in this film. Well, watch the trailer, and see…

 Check the trailer below.

DVD/Blu-ray Tidbit of the Week

The Words looks to get into stores on Christmas Eve this year. So everyone can see what it’s like when the story gets stolen.

Pick of the Week

Brave is a must have for Disney/Pixar fans! The bigger combo packs are absolutely amazing.

Pop Popcorn, Do the DietDew, and Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me A Seat!