Here's the newest blog. I really don't enjoy this anymore. I will finish out 2012 movies and the movies I am watching in 2013 I will just simply score. If you like movies you should listen to the blog " Doug loves Movies" Doug Benson is really funny and his live stuff cracks me up. His guest are great. The Nerdist crew shows up a lot. Aquaman contest news. I will give one prize per person for this. So right now Joel, Britt, Rachel you get prizes. the rest of you. Get nothing. Well Anne technically gets a prize. IF you want a prize submit before I finish my blog of 2012. considering It's June of 13 right now I'll want to knock it out soon. Expect a few quick posts here and there to finish it out.
For newcombers, I watch 100 new movies a year. Rate them 0-5 and move on. These movies aren't exactly new movies just crap I haven't seen before.
(81) Born to Controversy: The Rowdy Roddy Piper story. (2006)
Yes Yes I am Aware my movies this year have been full of Wrestling. I apologize, but I'm a sucker for these. I find the look back at stuff I grew up with A lot of fun. Piper is a little before my time, He was wrestling mostly when I was playing in sandboxes and pooping my pants, or not alive. He is however one of the most iconic faces of the sport. His motor mouth changed the game, the feel, and the look of what a Heel in the sport could be. Up until his time most of the Heels in the sport weren't charismatic or witty. His persona in the sport made a difference. He brought us the likes of Chris Jericho, C.M. Punk, Bret Hart, and many others like these guys. He gave the smaller guy a shot at taking on the Champs with their flowing blonde hair, or rippling muscles. He gave the regular Joes a shot. The Motor mouth part launched wrestling into fame. You wouldn't have a Hulk Hogan if you didn't have a Roddy Piper. Production value was low. As normal. WWE has the worst crews of all time. They have no passion, just cutting and editing for time sake. They actually have a scene that cuts Piper's thought in half. He was just opening up about his family and they cut to an In ring promo. Pathetic production. However the Piper footage saved it all. 4.1 out of 5
(82) Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
I saw a movie with a recognizable title. I read the cast members Michael Iann Black (Magic himself) Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Judah Friedlander, Elizabeth Banks, Gideon Jacobs, even David Hyde Pierce and Janeane Garofalo. Exactly how could this go wrong. How about in every way. The ball was dropped on every corner. The gay stuff wasn't funny. the funny stuff wasn't funny. The awkward moments weren't funny. The drugs and alcohol not funny. the kids not funny. This was parade of Un-funny. If you want to see a star studded cast fall flat on it's face. This is that movie. None of these people got close to achieving what they were after. What gets me is it was made in 2001 and felt like a terrible 80's movie. That of course was on purpose. but too bad the stupid 80's movies delivered on the laughs. Where this one came of pompus and irrelevant pretty much like it's writer Showalter. Has he done anything I should know about? The Director however was the problem I think. Lets face it I have seen a ton of David Wain's stuff. He should stop. Now. Just noone give him anything else to do. I don't ever like his stuff. 1.1 out of 5
(83) I love you Phillip Morris (2010)
Am I a Homophobe? No. Did this movie make me feel uncomfortable? Yes. The carry character tore apart the entire life of the mcgregor Character. That's right people I don't care enough to look it up on IMDB. The fun ways of escaping Jail. That was cool. otherwise it lands on the fatal.........................................................................................
1.2 out of 5. Why is all that empty scape there? because this movie doesn't deserve text. Eat it. I mean seriously I would rather watch Bella Swoon in twilight than this crap. It's not a love story, It's pain. The one character just I could kill him with a knife the way he treats his "love" of his life. NEXT.
(84) Saving Silverman ((2001))
I know Right, I can't believe i haven't seen it either. I mean Jack Black is a favorite of mine and so is Steven Zahn. This was fun. I love Peet too. She is this perfect balance of sexy and funny for films like this. The Whole 9 yard, The whole 10 Yard, Somethings Gotta Give. All amazing Peet movies. I loved her in this trapped. So good. I like the concept of the movie. Two idiots trying to save a friend from a girl who isn't good for him. Playing Matchmaker/Kidnapper. Fun story line. Well executed. Black is magnificent. He delivers most times though. The Leading man here Biggs drops the ball though. He was riding the wave of American Pie for a while. At lest until people realized he wasn't what made the movie funny, it was the writing. In This Biggs doesn't hold a torch to Zahn and Black. They are master craftsman and Biggs is a part time funny fellow. Want to discuss Zahn's achievements How about no. Just watch Strange Wilderness and laugh until you cry instead. He us Hugely underrated on every corner. Saving Silverman is a classic. However, not without it's own flaws. Much like my grammar in these blogs. Seriously I am ashamed that I don't proof read, but it's not like I actually care what anyone thinks. It's a blog not a Novel. I'm not looking for rewards I'm looking to give someone a quick little giggle when I say things like Without Peet, this movie wouldn't make a Peep. 4.2 out of 5.
(85) Goats (2012)
First Question. How is Duchovny not a Super Star? Second question. Is Hollywood paying any attention? third. If Hollywood was paying attention why haven't seen so much of Graham Phillips that we are sick of the little shit? The phillips kid was balls out amazing in this. He is a cute kid, why isn't he everywhere. He should have a poster on every teenage girls bedroom. I should hate him by now. Duchovny. Wow. I didn't know he had this in him. This story was heart breaking, heart felt, well produced and put together with soul. Neil is a heavy hitter. Look him up. Virgin Suicides, Being John Malkovich, This was his first Directors job and we need more of him. We need less of Farmiga though. Same whiny sound outta her that you see all through her new show "Bates Motel" which is great at the start and then quickly becomes un-watchable. This Goats movie hits on all corners of weird, amazing, sleezy and funny. A solid 4.5 out of 5 A must see for those of you who like weird off the beaten path comedies.
