The Plot: An elderly New Zelander is determined to pursue his dream of breaking the land speed record for motorcycles with engines less than 1000 cc.
My Impression: How could you not enjoy watching Anthony Hopkins play a lucky, fool hearted, brass ball, motorcycle riding, old coot?
In no way perfect, The Worlds Fastest Indian does enough right to warrant a viewing. Although I should mention I have a soft spot for these feel good movies. My fondness for these movies is so great I often overlook flaws that would normally drive me insane.
Stardust is a great fantasy movie that made me feel like a little kid. Now before you go out and rent it, keep in mind it is a fantasy movie for kids. So don’t curse my name and rue the day you met me when you hear some of the cheesy dialog and lame jokes.
Is it me or did this movie feel like The Princess Bride?
Based on a graphic novel of the same name, Road to Perdition is loosely based on the Japanese manga series Lone Wolf and Cub. Sam Mendes having recently finished American Beauty, pursued a story that had minimal dialogue and conveyed emotion in the imagery. Prime examples of this are the introduction of Jude Law’s character and the violent yet tender final scene between Paul Newman and Tom Hanks. I should also point out the amazing cinematograpghy by Conrad L. Hall who went on to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
Why did it take me so long to watch this?
Before I go any further I should state that I not a big Wes Anderson fan. His movies are quirky and entertaining but they are in no way deserving of the praise they have received. I often feel his movies only resonate with people from dysfunctional middle American nuclear families.
Regardless, Fantastic Mr. Fox is funny, clever and his best film to date. All the odd and strange quirks commonly associated with his storytelling seem a natural fit for an animated feature.
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Maybe it’s me but Wes Anderson’s palette made me feel like I was watching a Thanksgiving special.
Having never done Yoga in my life I can say that Unnata Aerial Yoga was at first intimidating and challenging but truly rewarding. It made me realize I’m in great shape.
What is Unnata Aerial Yoga?
A new type of Yoga that combines traditional Yoga with the physical training of an aerial acrobat. Begun in January of 2006, Unnata Aerial Yoga classes use a low-hanging fabric trapeze to support the weight of the body. With the weight of the body supported, students learn how to achieve proper postural alignment through relaxation rather than effort, enhancing a relaxed and peaceful state of mind as well.
Unnata Aerial Yoga supports your traditional Yoga practice in numerous ways:
- Challenging traditional Yoga postures such as inversions and deep backbends can be achieved without effort and without strain with the use of the Aerial Yoga prop.
- Deep muscle releases achieved in the air allow students to explore much deeper stretches in their traditional Yoga postures on the floor.
- Common Yoga-related injuries caused by overstretching the shoulders and compression in the lower back are addressed through exercises that strengthen shoulders without compromising flexibility, and by strengthening core abdominal muscles without compression of the spine.
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A few days ago Sony decided to make flOw available for FREE on PSN. My initial reaction was to hate the control scheme but after a few minutes of getting acclimated I found it deceptively simple and beautiful.
What is flOw?
Created by Jenova Chen and Nicholas Clark. The game involves the player guiding an aquatic microorganism through various depths of the ocean to consume other organisms and to evolve their organism as the player advances.
A collection of seven short animated films set int he HALO universe
Origins
A great recap of the Halo Universe for noobs. Stylistically though the animation felt a bit weak and not at the level of quality I am accustomed to seeing from Studio 4°C
The Duel
I applaud the attempt at creating an original look and feel but it just doesn’t work. It looks awful. Skip it.
Homecoming
A look at the tragedies involving SPARTAN-II recruitment in 2517, and the SPARTANs coming to terms with their origins. Cool stuff.
Odd One Out
It is so Dragon Ball Z (which is a series that SUCKZ, don’t argue) it hurts. A total waste of time. Skip It.
Prototype
I’ve read some people comment that this episode “simply didn’t sit well with me.” To those people I reply, this isn’t a fucking burrito. Prototype is serious subject matter and the only tale that takes the viewpoint of a normal Marine. A definite standout.
The Babysitter
“The big reveal at the end fell flat, perhaps due to a certain Nintendo franchise making any quiet person in full body armor suspect.” That was a quote pulled directly from Mike Fahey’s review on Kotaku. Comments like this from gaming snobs annoy me. This short had nothing to do with the reveal. It’s about the animosity between ODST and Spartans. Not to mention the bonds formed between soldiers through sacrifice.
The Package
FUCKING SICK. This disc is worth renting just for this short alone.
After writing this I’ve realized I am one BIG NERD.