Waiting for Superman- Has America Really Left Our Kids Behind?

Waiting for Superman, to be released this fall by Paramount, this documentary  begs to answer has America really left our kids behind?  When I first watch the powerful trailer, it really made an impact and forced me to stop and consider how are school systems in America are really dropping the ball educating our youth.  Especially now in the 21st century, you will think our kids would be better off but sadly it could be quite the opposite.  If you haven't seen this trailer please do so and draw your own conclusions.  It did win won the Audience Award for best documentary this year at Sundance Film Festival.

The Original Ending for "Pretty in Pink"

Read This: The Original Ending for 'Pretty in Pink' I myself, still haven't fully watch the 80's cult classic Pretty in Pink but always heard good things. But what I didn't know that the ending for the film wasn't really how writer John Hughes envisioned his script at all. This should give all you "Ducky" fans out there a little closure or just make you want to rent the movie again and get wrapped up into the characters all over again. But I thought this story was pretty interesting because alot of Hughes's 80's films became such popular cult classics that really define the stuggle of adolescents. He was a very talented writer and I am sure that he has even written one of your favorite all-time movies. My favorite movie of his has go to be National Lampoon's Vacation . And I think everybody loves to watch the 3rd movie in the series Christmas Vacation at Christmas time.



You might recall some of his films dealing with the pittfalls of adolescents from the 80's genre such as: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Weird Science, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and She's Having a Baby.

Iron Man vs Robin Hood...Round One Goes To?

'Iron Man' leads 'Robin Hood' at box office

On Friday Night, round one has got to go to Iron Man 2 that grossed  nearly 15 million, while Robin Hood only earned near in it's opening night. Russell Crowe's Robin Hood was projected to earn more money in it's box office debut but since the power is still with Iron Man 2, the winner of this weekend box office could be anyone's guess.

UPDATE: NBC Cancels 'Heroes' But Not Really?

UPDATE: NBC Cancels 'Heroes' As A Series But Plans Finale Event In Midseason For me, this is very sad news. I guess, I knew it was coming in the back of my mind. I agree that the show itself had lost it's soul along the way of it's four season run, but still it makes me mad. How can a series with such promise end up losing millions of their viewers every season and continue to write such crappy episodes that always led up to one big season finale "letdown" I hate it when you embrace a tv series that peaks your interest and gives you something to look forward to each and every week only watch it slowly die. Even though NBC continued to cut the show's budget every yeah in result, no more of those cool looking action scenes. Oh well, hopefully I will find another tv series to follow but in these days you never know what shows will meet the axe next.

R.I.P. Heoroes (2006-2010) :(

Iron Man 2 Review: Uh Dullville!

Sorry, I've been a little MIA lately, but when you’re sick as a dog with the impression that time and space itself have become, so irreverent to the point where if you can’t even muster up enough strength to leave your house, then of course the earth should stop turning…right?

However, I did sneak away to see the all-powerful and anticipated movie Iron Man 2. So basically here is what I think off the cuff. The film is again directed by Jon Faverau and distributored by Paramount.

Basically, the sequel to Marvel’ss newest highly successful franchise left me feeling a little but disappointed and sad. I mean off the top of my head, there wasn’t any sense of danger ever surrounding Robert Downey Jr.’s character Tony Stark, throughout the entire movie, the film was pretty much boring, except for the first forty-five minutes and last thirty, Tony Stark only put on the suit four times, questionable scenes in the film like Iron Man getting drunk, and oh yes who can forget about the lack of character development. Oh and if you have seen  Iron Man 2 already and are confused by my comments, then I am here to tell you that the film is supposed to lean towards an action film, rather than the lackadaiscal film you just witnessed..I promise you, really it is! 

Lack of character development was huge in the sad demise of the movie’s potential and a great script too, but I digress. Let's stay focused here. I mean yes, Mickey Rourke’s acting ability can’t be denied, but how in the heck can he perform it without given any lines of meaningful scenes? His character of Whiplash was kind of a waste and should have been used more in the film. He was just forgotten in the middle of the film, reappeared in the end for the climax against Iron Man, and then was easily defeated. Sam Rockwell ‘s character Justin Hammer was a far more threat to Tony Stark, then Whiplash in so many ways. Character development wasn’t the only problem like I have stated above but it stood out more. The addition of Samuel L. Jackson’s character Nick Fury and Scarlett Johansson’s character Natalie Rushman/Natasha Romanoff seemed to be just added to the film for the sole reason promote the upcoming “Avengers” movie coming in 2012. Oh and I wasn’t buying the best friend chemistry of Don Cheadle’s character, Lt. Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes and Tony Stark for the reason it just seemed fake. Last but not least is Gwyneth Paltrow's character, Pepper Potts, who has more screen time this go around, but seems like the only reason she is around is to kiss Tony Stark on a rooftop at the end.

I could go on and on, about questioning why they put certain scenes in the movie and why the plot itself felt so “lazy” over and over. The only reason I can come up with on why this sequel didn’t live up to the hype of the first film is due to the amount of writers they had working on the script. The first film had four, while Iron Man 2 just had one. Oh well it is what it is, a limp rather than a running start to the summer of the movie blockbusters, we all look forward to every year.  If you think I am wrong then tell me I am wrong but if I am right then so be it. The film is making mad money, but it was originally predicted to break several box office records, but ended up not breaking not a single one. Well shucks!

Could He Be the Next Youtube Sensation?

It's Greyson Michael Chance, the Oklahoma Swooner If you haven't seen this kid yet, then I advise you to take a peep. He is the new YouTube sensation and his videos are receiving one hit after another. He has taken piano lessons he says but not singing lessons. Take a gander for yourself.

Iron Man 2: A Must See!!!

Here ye here ye, the summer’s first blockbuster is finally upon us today and it’s called Marvel’s Iron Man 2. Yes, movie goers Robert Downey Jr. is back as Tony Stark, the wealthy playboy who has all the fun gadgets, oh and also as suit he slips on from time to time. Unlike the first film, Tony Starks is now known as Iron Man throughout the public, instead of hiding in the shadows, but his overexposure of his new personal has made him cockier and that has attracted a new enemy named, “Whiplash,” played by Mickey Rourke.

Some people are saying the this film’s plot is reminiscent of Rocky III, where the character Rocky Balboa, gets so wrapped up with the fame and fortune associated with being the boxing champion of the world, that he loses his belt to a much hungrier boxer, Clubber Lang. Rocky must remember what made him successful and with some help from family and friends he fight his way back to reclaim his bet from Clubber Lang.

Jon Favreau directed both the first installment and this sequel. The first film’s gross revenue pull in an estimated amount of $585,133,287 and all bets that it’s sequel Iron Man 2 will supersede it by leaps and bounds. For example, on its opening midnight shows Thursday, Paramount’s Iron Man 2 open to a 7.5 million debut, while it’s presence is already being felt in 53 other countries already raking in $132 million. So if you have been saving up your movie watching money for months, in hopes of a sure thing for your bottom dollar, then look no future to Iron Man 2. It should be a thrill ride. Critics are giving it a 3 out of 5 star rating and Rotten Tomatoes are giving it a 71% on their Tomatometer.

Things to look for in the sequel: actress Scarlett Johanasson, providing the “eye candy” for the male audiences dressed in a skin tight cat suit, actor Don Cheadley replaces Terrence Howard as James "Rhodey" Rhodes-Tony's best friend, Captain American’s shield, a rare glimpse of Thor (opens 2011), and the scene after the credits. Do not leave the movie theater without waiting for the last scene. Trust me!

Fox takes night but Idol falls in ratings!

'Idol' sputters, but Fox takes night

The wheels of Fox's hit show, American Idol seem to be slowly coming off as the demise of another season and popular judge host Simon Cowell leaving the show draws near.  If you haven't heard, Simon is leaving the show to bring his popular British talent show, The X Factor, to American audiences starting in 2011. The show is originally produced and directed by Cowell and is sure to be in great competition against his former show American Idol. Only time will tell.

Whatever Happen to the Late Night Movie?

Do you remember the days of the late night movie? I do. I miss the days of staying up late and finding the weirdest and goofiest movie I could find around midnight or one or two in the morning, on either a local or cable channel. You remember those B movies classics right? Remember, that night you couldn’t sleep, so you turn on your TV, hoping to find something that would help you to sleep, but to your surprise, you found the lowest budgeted film ever made possibly, that was totally ridiculous, but you can’t stop watching it.

So what has happened to the original midnight movie? Basically, it’s a thing of the past, now replaced with the endless supply of infomercials and constant rotation of your basic blockbusters from the past 5-10 years. It’s really sad those days are gone, because those movies were always a great topic for conversations between family and friends, when discussing the worst or cheesiest movie, ever made.

My favorite late night, B movie classic, has got to be the 1978 film, “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes,” which was the funniest and weirdest film I have ever seen. The theme song was so hilarious, that after years have went by, I still remember it. George Clooney must been a fan as well, because his first movie debut was in the sequel, “Return of the Killer Tomatoes.” I remember watching both of those movies for the first time on USA network’s weekend series, “Up All Night,” back in the early 90’s. Ahh good times!!

'Nightmare Has A Successful $32.2M Weekend; 3D Sequel In Works!

FREDDY'S A (ROTTEN) DREAM: 'Nightmare On Elm Street Opens To $32.2M Weekend; 'Furry Vengeance' $6.5M Bomb

Conan & Leno: The Saga Continues...

Rough Weekend for Leno, a Great One for Conan

Conan O'Brien gave his first sit down interview last night on “60 minutes” and if you didn’t see it, it was a great interview. It was the first time, the comedian and former tonight show talk show host, was able to be more honest, then funny when discussing what happened between him, Jay Leno, and NBC because his contract with NBC (not to talk about the matter or say anything negative towards Jay or NBC) ended on the day of the interview.

While, O’Brien seems to be the overall winner in the fallout, Leno on the other hand isn’t fairly that well by most observers. Case in point, his stand up routine really took a nose dive this past Saturday night at the White House Association Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C. He couldn’t pay for a “real” laugh some say; also people have stated that the President was funnier in his speech at the dinner than Leno himself. (For more information click on the link- Rough Weekend for Leno, a Great One for Conan- above.)

Paramount Cancels 'Anchorman 2'

'Anchorman 2' is off the air


The unexpected blockbuster known as “Anchorman” was Adam Mckay directorial debut since being the head writer for Saturday Night Live. Although set in the 1970’s, the American comedy film was a smash in theaters in 2004, making $28.4 million in it’s opening weekend in the United States alone. Eventually the film would go on to make a worldwide total of a solid $89.3 million, which totally surpassed its meek $26 million budget to make it. Both the critics and audiences loved the film and it’s characters.

Anchorman’s popularity has only sky-rocketed, since it’s released on television, as well over the internet. Will Ferrell, who played the lead actor in the film, Ron Burgundy, has done countless of segments on sports related programs such as ESPN, playing the character, and even today, he is in high demand on other sports and non-sports related programs requesting his services as Ron Burgundy. So basically with a strong and devoted cult following as the film has now, one might say that a sequel would be a “no-brainer” for the Paramount to jump at the chance to make another sequel…right?

Nope. There will be no sequel because last week Paramount passed on the idea to make it, due to a high budget. They considered the cost would be a financial risk for the company, so in other words, they do believe the film will be a blockbuster, but just not a profitable one. Some agree with Paramount’s decision but the most outspoken against their decision is director Adam Mckay, who has used his Twitter account to vent his displeasure on the company’s decision. One of his messages read: "So bummed. Paramount basically passed on Anchorman 2. Even after we cut our budget down. We tried."

Only time will tell if Paramount will change their minds, but for now, fans of Anchorman and Ron Burgundy will only have their DVD copy to keep them warm at night in their beds.

Box office: Friday numbers put Freddy Krueger in top spot with a $15 million night

Box office: Friday numbers put Freddy Krueger in top spot with a $15 million night Well it looks like Freddy's back and the highly driven marketing campaign has worked it's box office magic as it rakes in $15 million on it's opening night. Although, the film was predicted to soar to number one on it's opening night with the always fateful date crowd, but the 15 million is an unexpected high earning for the reboot of the franchise. Critics are still killing this movie from left to right, but if it makes money, then doesn't matter if its any good or not? Don't expect it to have the same success next weekend when the Iron Man 2 opens to an expected blockbuster performance.

Freddys Back: Will You Be?

A Nightmare on Elm Street Movie Reviews, Pictures - Rotten Tomatoes You heard all before right, 1, 2...Freddys coming for you…3, 4…you better lock your, ahhh the heck with it. You know where I am going with this. Well tonight Freddy is back, by less than popular demand at a local theater near you. The Nightmare on Elm Street franchise has completely been rebooted and this time around a new actor named Jackie Earle Haley, stars as the psycho slasher who loves to terrorize teenagers wearing the traditional red and green striped sweater.

The heavily marketed film has already been over saturated to death through advertising on the television, as well as, over the internet, to remind you, just in case you forgot that this bomb, whoops sorry, this highly anticipated reboot is back and ready to bring back it’s 80’s glory days. Usually when this happens, it means the film isn’t very good to start with, but the people who spent tons of money making this crap, wants to make their money back by manipulating people like you into believing this will be a great date movie or just a fun scary movie. Wrong!

Here is the deal, their goal is to trick, as many people, as possible into seeing their film, especially its opening night and throughout the rest of the weekend, so they can make their money back and get a green light to make a sequel for next year. Also, if the competition is weak at the box office, like it is this weekend, then the excessive marketing alone will crown it as the number one movie at the box office this Monday. It doesn’t matter if the movie is good or not, but as long as they do well in making profits back the first weekend it's out. Don't believe me that this movie is a waste of your hard earned money? Then check out the Rotten Tomatoes's movie reviews and decide for yourself.  Peace Out Home Slice!   ~D.R.

The Facebook Rumor: Will You Have to Pay A Monthly Fee?

Don’t be fooled! I am sure by now; you have heard the rumors about Facebook charging its loyal users starting this summer a monthly fee. The messages have been circulated throughout Facebook, since late December 2009 and haven’t stop sense. I have recently received my own personal invitation to take part in the revolution against Facebook from charging its users, by suggesting that I click on a specific link that will take me to a site to fill out an application that will help prevent FaceBook from moving forward with its master plan. The message informs me that Facebook will begin charging a $3.99 a month fee starting on July 9th, if 9,999,999 users didn’t speak out against Facebook and fill out the application.

But wait a minute! Did Facebook hear the upset voices of their fateful users and decide to change their strategy? Because I remember hearing that Facebook would be charging a $14.99 a month fee starting in June…wait…no, I mean, the fee was going to be at least $50.00 a month, but it would only start on July 8. I don’t know, I’m soooo confused! So which one is correct? The answer is none of them are true. These messages are completely and harmful hoaxes! PAY CLOSE ATTENTION!

Now, this is very important. DO NOT CLICK on any page or messages asking you to fill out an application or COPY and PASTE anything, because they are designed to hijack and take over your computer. For people, who have already clicked on one of these links, have spoken out that their computers were bombarded with a series of highly objectionable images. So while the user is busy playing the "kill the pop-up game," malware software, is being uploading on your computer. 

Basically, the protest page was a trap for the unwary individual and has been spreading throughout FaceBook like wildfire by people sending these pages as invitations to their friend and families. So if somebody sends you the “invite”, just delete it immediately!

The truth is that Facebook is not going to start charging their users any fees today or in the near future. Sheryl Sandberg, the company’s chief operating officer, even refuted the issue during an interview in an April 2009 edition of Business week. She said, “The answer is no, we are not planning on charging a basic fee for our basic services. Once again, that question stems from people thinking we're growing so quickly, we're running out of money. We're growing really quickly, but we can finance that growth. We're not going to charge for our basic services.”

Even though it was back in 2009, the company’s decision is still the same. So everybody take a deep breathe and rejoice that your Facebook account and beloved Farmville farms are safe! So lets all go plant our crops as soon as possible!!

3D TVs Dangerous? | WorstPreviews.com

3D TVs Dangerous? WorstPreviews.com Houston, Samsung might have a problem. Samsung, the first company to bring the new 3D television sets into our nice and loving homes, has put out a warning that this new technology might come at a price. The company is urging their customers to be mindful of how they enjoy their 3D experience. Although, this new technology might be embraced, as the greatest invention since slice bread, it may cause you or your kids to have serious health problems because of the exposure alone. I don't know about you, but I am shocked! I would never have guessed in a million years that staring at the television screen for hours a day and wearing goofy looking glasses would have a negative impact on my life. Would you? I'm speechless. So if you are looking into buying one of those fancy television sets with the 3D capabilities, remember to research it before you buy or you may be really paying for it later.

The Twilight Saga- Eclipse: The Milking of The Franchise Continues

Okay, stop what you are doing right now. Clear your mind, take a deep breathe and sit down because I have some very exciting news for you. Are you excited? Here we go...the new trailer in the stupid, uh I mean very well-refined, Twilight Saga, has hit every media outlook known to man today. If you didn't know, the next installment is titled "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," and it is slated to released to the public on June 30. So only a matter of months! Wait...did you pass out? Hello...are you there?

Yes, the rumors are true. The overly dramatic and bad acting cast of the beloved trio of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner (all probably with their shirts off, except for always pale looking Kristen Stewart, who already looks like a vampire and needs a bath) is coming to dominate a box office near you. The movie has already started it's marketing campaign to milk the franchise for all its worth and more. Mainly because it's sole purpose is to advertise towards it's young target audience, which are usually females. Once again, the fanchise is on pace to stir up a frenzy within the hearts of every young girl imaginable and will be felt all over the planet, especially in Hollywood by way of their parent's money. Now I am aware that every fan of the series aren't only female and under the age of eighteen, but just humor me for one second. If news broke today that the movie itself wasn't any good and every teenage girl in the United States alone knew about this information. Do you think it would have any financially effect on the film whatsoever it's opening night or during that June weekend, so to speak? Do you think the studio, who is producing the film, Summit Entertainment, would be shaking in their books? The answer is NO. These guys know the game very well and have done their homework. Trust me, they know what it takes to sell and made buzz around their films, no matter if they are good or not. For me, I just can't see why the attraction is so strong to the film.


For me, I confess, I was forced to watch the last two installments of Twilight. I knew that it was just a vampire and werewolve movie wrapped around a Romeo and Juliet type of forbidden love formula, but still I had to be proven right. But if you think about it, it does gives me more creditability to write about it. So here is what I learned from Twilight that I never knew before. Vampires really like to climb trees and wear glitter body paint so they can be all "shiny," but you can only tell when the sun light hits them just right. Oh yeah, I forgot that werewolves are actually the size of giant boulders. How can I leave that great bit of knowledge out. I just thought they were a little bit bigger than house dogs, not cars. But don't mind me, pleae enjoy the Twilight Saga: Eclipse Trailer below. :)

'Back-up Plan' wins Friday box office

'Back-up Plan' wins Friday box office

The return of Jenniefer Lopez to the box office, so far is a successful. Her new film, "Back-up Plan" reigns supreme at the box office Friday night with an estimated $4.2 million. But can her film can continue to hold off former champ, "How to Train Your Dragon", which is Paramount and DreamWorks's new 3D animation film to claim victory this weekend?

VH1 Gets Out of the Trash TV Business

VH1 Is Finally Taking Out Their Trash- TV Business

The last time VH1 decided to change it's format and focus was in 2003, when they decided to venture into the world of Reality TV or what most people refer to the age of Celebreality.  This time VH1 is making the shift towards a more music favorable format that will excite many former and current fans of the network . The network's new agenga will focus on removing their current reality based programs in hopes to return to their roots, as a network dedicated to music.  Read the above article above for more information.

Is American Idol In Trouble?

Do you remember the glory days of American Idol, when you tuned on your television set to see real singers or performers, who were impressive to listen to and watch at the same time? (Please insert Taylor Hicks here) I myself, remember when it felt good to root for your favorite or underdog contestant because you believed they had the potential to be a star, not just the potential to have an overly hyped debut album, that only would guaranteed a top spot on the billboard music charts before fading away into the abyss, after the second of third week. So what's exactly wrong with the all-powerful juggernaut known as American Idol?

This is the American Idol's ninth and last season with popular love him or hate him judge Simon Cowell, who everybody knows is the real reason behind the success of the show. This season, thes like the ones before it, was supposed to highlight American's most talented young music prodigies, but sadly this season has let everyone down. The contestants have struggled, unlike past seasons, to impress their always forgiven television viewing audience this year. Although, American Idol still continues to dominate it’s time slot whenever it is on, most agree that something is missing and the success of the show for the future could be in jeopardy.
For example, last night’s “Song of Inspiration night,” which is a prelude to tonight’s most influential two-hour show of the season, Idol Gives Back, fell flat for the audience across the nation, according to the media critics. Almost every contestants, except for the two front runners- Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox, sung highly dramatized ballads that put people to sleep, rather than giving them inspiration to stick around. I know maybe its just me, but I feel, as soon as, Simon Cowell debuts his highly popular hit singing competition, The X Factor, a United Kingdom success to United Sates in the upoming 2011 season, then American Idol's future could be in serious doubts.

Buzz Movie To See This Weekend: Oceans!

You may be already aware that on Thursday, April 22, 2010 is Earth Day. If not, now you are, so get ready to pop the champagne to celebrate. And to promote the importance of Earth Day, Disneynature is releasing its awe-inspiring film, Oceans, to the public. Disneynature is already known for its 2007 record-breaking film Earth. Oceans, is a film that gives us our own front row seat on a voyage deep into the ocean depths like never seen before. Both directors, Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud, shows the audience the harsh reality hidden underneath our waters and the amazing creatures that live within this captivating and beautiful world, which is all shot by the latest underwater technologies.


Narrated by Pierce Brosnan, Oceans has been receiving great critical reviews from media outlets around the globe, especially over the internet with Rotten Tomatoes, a website devoted to movie reviews and news. So if you are looking for a fresh and powerful film to go watch this weekend, then I suggest you to go see Oceans. You will enjoy it and if you have kids, then they will enjoy it as well.

R.I.P Blockbuster and Movie Gallery: Thanks for the Memories!

Can you imagine getting dressed , jumping into your car, and driving a few miles out of your way, late on a Friday evening , all because you wanted to rent a movie you been dying to watch for weeks? Oh wait, I'm not finished. You also have to take that same movie right back to the same place, where you rented it, in one or two days or you will be fined a few dollars extra for a late fee. You see back in the day, there wasn't any on-demand services at your finger tips or any other way you could watch your movie, unless you left your home and drove to your nearby video rental store. These were crazy days right? Well that’s how life as we knew it, before new technology brought Netflix and Redbox into our lives. But before they changed the look and delivery on how we watch our movies today, we had our faithful friends -Blockbuster and Movie Gallery- to satisfy our movie watching appetite 

Basically, Blockbuster and Movie Gallery have seen better days in the early and late 90’s but now in 2010, their stores are closing around the United States at an alarming rate. Both former video rental giants have filed for bankruptcy and many are predicting a grim end to American’s former favorite pastime of  movie watching.
Netflix , boasting around 12 million subscribers and over 100,000 movie titles has emerged over the years and is the sole reason for the collapse of Blockbuster and Movie Gallery. Netflix, not only offers their DVD mail-to order option, but also allows their customers to stream video over their televisions, personal computers, and laptops. Redbox on the other hand, is also contributing to the demise with its stand alone red kiosks that only charges their customers $1 to rent their movies. The kiosks can usually be found outside McDonald’s, Walgreens and other stores throughout the eastern part of the United States. Redbox also has a great surplus of movie titles for their customers to pick from, ranging from over 500 million DVDs. Another reason for the fall of Blockbuster and Movie Gallery are those on-demand services I refer to earlier in this article, but thats another story for another day.

My favorite memory of going to Blockbuster and Movie Gallery, consists of late night trips (usually both places in the same night) in search for the latest movie releases, because my dad and I usually stayed up all night watching movie marathon of whatever I brought home for us to watch, which usually was 4-5 movies at a time. Another memory takes me back to those lazy Saturday date nights, where my girlfriendl and  I choose to stay in for the night and rent the weirdest or scariest movie we could find. Although, sometimes in those hecky trips, I would find a “diamond” in the rough movie that was even better than the original movie I intended to rent in the first place. So do you have any fond memories going to Blockbuster or Movie Gallery that you still can cherish? If it wasn't for the Blockbuster and Movie Gallery experience, you probably would have never discovered your favorite movie (that still moves you even today everything you watch it) or even seen some of the worst movies ever made that still makes you ask yourself-"Why did I rent that again?"

Can Roger Ebert's 'Kick-Ass' Movie Review Protect America's Youth?

Can Roger Ebert's 'Kick-Ass' Movie Review Protect America's Youth?

Are You A FaceBook Addict?

Its Monday morning, the start of another work week and you find yourself, like you also do, sitting at your computer, trying to motivate yourself, yet again, to embark on another thrill ride of mindless, stress induced work related activities you need to get done by the end of the day or else. You have to make your boss happy, if you want him to continue signing your paychecks. So you chug down your latest energy drink and prepare yourself to be productive. You feel the energy rush throughout your body. You’re motivated, you’re driven, you’re…ON FACEBOOK???

Are you a Facebook addict? Either at the workplace or at home, people have become so obsessed with logging onto their Facebook account, at least every fifteen or twenty minutes out of the day, that it could be a major problem. A number of people have experienced problems in their health, relationships, and careers, because they have dedicated so much of their lives in front of the computer log on to Facebook and have stopped living a normal life. Most people aren’t even aware that frequent visits to your Facebook account can cause something psychologists refer to as intermittent reinforcement. People get an unpredictable high, much like gambling, from the anticipation from being rewarded by notifications, messages, and invites. This can be highly addictive and damaging to one’s life, if not addressed quickly.

Now, I clearly admit I love Facebook, “the place where everybody knows your name and wants to be your friend,” and I am guilty of those frequent visits late at night, when I can’t sleep, just to chat with my other “insomniac” friends or simply to catch up on what’s been going on in the lives of friends I haven’t seen in a very long time. It’s funny now that I think about it, but there has been a few times lately, where I noticed myself logging on to Facebook, without any logical reason why. So maybe I have become a Facebook addict myself. So what about you? Are you a Facebook addict? Are you living more online than you are offline? Well here are five clues that can help you determine if you are a Facebook addict.

The New 3-D Technology- A Gimmick For Ticket Sales?

Okay, you have just walked out of your local movie theater, after forking over a hefty $14.00 or $15.00 a ticket, to witness the newest and greatest movie watching experience known to man today- the new 3-D technology, but there’s one problem. The movie was not very good at all (please insert Clash of the Titans here), especially not for that $14.00 or $15.00 you just lost, I mean gracious donated. That’s not even considering the popcorn with extra butter or the soda you were going to buy, but decided you rathersave your money instead. Hmm…could it be that you paid for a gimmick, rather than an actual good movie?

According to the movie industry, 3-D is the next big thing and its here to stay for a very long time. You have already seen its mighty power through James Cameron’s hugely successful film Avatar, which grossed a staggering global total of $1,8437 billion that sunk Cameron’s other blockbuster, Titantic, becoming the highest grossing film of all time world wide. Critics though pointed out that the reason Avatar was such a global success financially and broke so many records at the box office overall, was due to its overpriced ticket prices because it was shot in 3-D. The average movie ticket rate for your basic 2-D movie now is around $8.00, where the price of admission to watch a movie in glorious 3-D adds 6 or 7 dollars more to the experience. Some feel that if Avatar was shot in regular 2-D, the standard form we have been used to watching our movies, then it probably wouldn’t have been so successful.

In conclusion, the 3-D revolution has staked its claim in Hollywood and isn’t going away anytime soon- gimmick or not. Nearly every film that possesses the blockbuster appeal coming in 2010 has been filmed in 3-D and is looking to score big at the box office in their opening weekend, just off the 3-D technology alone, not the actual movie itself. For example, Jackass, the raunchy stunt/gross-out gags driven franchise with Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs has decided to go 3-D as well this fall with Jackass 3D. See my point? The real upcoming potential blockbusters filmed in 3-D this year are Shrek Forever After and Toy Story 3 this summer and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and Tron Legacy that will round out the fall. So next time you go out to the movies and have to make a decision to watch your movie in standard 2-D or the popular upgraded 3-D experience, I wonder, which one will you choose?

Chinese Grandmother Zhang Ruifang Has One Horn, Growing Another - AOL News

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Relax, Take a Deep Breathe, and smile...It's the Weekend!!!

Let the weekend begin! Congratulations, if you are one of the lucky few who made it through this week without any stressl. I know alot of people who had a very rough week, so I hope next week will bring them smiles rather than frowns. But I hope everybody has a great weekend planned out with some exciting activities ready to dive into. I am heading down the the beach this weekend to enjoy some sun, surf, and great seafood. Hope everybody stays out of trouble and enjoys the weekend!!!

~Dameon

To Eat or Not to Eat?...That is the Question.

So it was around 9 o'clock tonight, when I found myself giving in to my nightly temptation that came in the shape of a slice of Key Lime Pie. I took it out of the fridge, placed in on the closest  plate I could find and immediately took my first bite, without any hesitation. It's sinful taste captivated my tastbuds, as soon as, it entered my mouth. This was the best Key Lime Pie, I have ever tasted!! My fork continued to cut into it's cheamy core again and again, I couldn't stop myself. It was the last piece in the entire house and this little "taste of heaven" was all mine!!

But then, I looked down and noticed something odd in my sugarly goodness. This "something" would not only kill my appetite and upset my stomach, but would  leave a haunting reminder to always investigate the foods I put in my mouth for future reference. Well that "something" turned out to be a tiny insect (a gnat in other words) that was nestled in between one of my last remaining bites. It was baked into the pie somehow. Just by knowing this fact, I sadly, with much regreat could not finish to eat my "moment of happiness" on the plate. So I had to throw the remaining bites of this world greatest pie into the trash and take a step by in disgust.

But am I crazy? Would you have taken another bite with the chance of more of those creatures lurking in your next piece of pie hidden from your view? Well for yours truly, I like my sugary treats to be bug and insect free at all times. Well...I'm curious, what's your opinion? Would you continue to eat your meal, knowing a bug or insect had been lodged in your food, or even for a few seconds? Have you had a similar experience that may have left you traumatized or even worst, whenever you think back on that moment?