January 26th, 2008
http://imdb.com/title/tt1060277/
John and I just got back from seeing this movie. My eyes and head hurt. Don’t worry, I’m not going to give anything away 
There was only one thing that bothered me about the movie. I’ll save that for the end.
Camera shaking (that’s shaking with a capitol “holy crap will the camera ever stand still?!”) aside, I really enjoyed the flow of this movie. It delivers just what you expect it to, and no more. I was, of course, hoping that X or Y would be addressed, but I never expected that they would be.
T.J. Miller is in the movie… and I am not a fan of his. In fact, when I first saw him in this movie my initial thought was, “I hope he dies first.” [shrug] what can I say… I just find the man very annoying.
After seeing this movie I had an interesting idea: Release two movies at the same time! This one, which is at the micro level, following this small group of people who run around with their video camera… then another movie, filmed at the same time, at the macro level.. a traditional Hollywood monster movie. I think it would be kind of cool.. and in the traditional movie you see the people from the other one where the stories intersect… like at the mini military base, where that thing happened to that girl with the bloody tears… yeah.. you know what I’m talking about
Anyway…. over all I liked it. Except for that one thing….
Here’s that one thing.. it’s not really a spoiler, but I’m warning you just the same.
I really would love to have the camcorder that they had in the movie. I mean, seriously.. using night vision and the built in light, and the battery STILL managed to last over 7 hours? Shessh.
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May 10th, 2007
In case you didn’t know, my friend Roy and I decided we would start doing a vidcast. “What about?” - i hear you asking. Glad you asked.
The show is called Stray Geeks, and we talk about whatever we find interesting 
Tech news, movies, video games.. whatever. Our first official episode was released today, but there is an “Episode 0.2″ that you can see as well (there is a 0.1, but that’s not up anywhere… far too horrifying for public viewing).
Point your browsers to http://www.straygeeks.com and you will find the blog with all the subscription links you need as well the ability to download episodes right from the post. Streaming seems to be a problem… we’re not sure why though. I suspect its a file size issue.
If you want you can subscribe right now through iTunes (the link will launch iTunes and take you directly to our directory entry).
We’re aiming for a show every two weeks… keep your fingers crossed, hehe.
Questions and comments can be directed to me (if you know my email address :P) or to questions[at]straygeeks[dot]com
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December 23rd, 2006
Director: Chris Noonan
Writer: Richard Maltby Jr.
Genre: Biography / Drama (more)
Tagline: The life of Beatrix Potter is the most enchanting tale of all.
Plot Outline: The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children’s book, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, and her struggle for love, happiness and success.
Cast (in alphabetical order)
Lucy Boynton …. Beatrix as a child
Barbara Flynn …. Helen Potter
Matyelok Gibbs …. Miss Wiggin
Jane How …. Lady Armitage
Anton Lesser …. Harold Warne
Justin McDonald …. Young William Heelis
Ewan McGregor …. Norman Warne
Richard Mulholland …. Ashton Clifford
Lloyd Owen …. William Heelis
Bill Paterson …. Rupert Potter
Emily Watson …. Millie Warne
Renée Zellweger …. Beatrix Potter
[The above is from IMDB]
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[rating:9/10]
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I saw this the other night at the sneak preview. This is one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time! So endearing and genuine. Nearly everyone in the theater was all smiles as we walked out.
As far as I could tell, the movie was very true to the story of Beatrix Potter’s life. I had read a little about her before going to the movie, and all the things that i read about were in the movie… untampered, and (surprisingly) non-hollywoodized. She already had a rather dramatic life, so thankfully the movie didn’t try to make it even more so. Taking her life at face value, the movie traces her budding publishing, and love lives.
I can’t say enough good things about it. The cinematography was superb (accept for one scene where she unpacks some brushes… i was a little unsure of what the director was trying to do there), and the sweeping vistas of mountain ranges made me long for a quaint country cottage to call my own.
Go see this film. You will love it! Unless, that is, you have no heart.
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November 13th, 2006
I CAN’T WAIT!!!!
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August 12th, 2006
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan, a young boy, via the telephone. But when questions about the boy’s identity come up, the host’s life is thrown into chaos.
Directed by
Patrick Stettner
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Cast
Toni Collette …. Donna D. Logand
Robin Williams …. Gabriel Noone
Joe Morton …. Ashe
Bobby Cannavale …. Jess
Rory Culkin …. Pete D. Logand
Sandra Oh …. Anna
Rodrigo Lopresti …. Young Man at Party
John Cullum …. Pap Noone
Lisa Emery …. Darlie Noone
[rating:4]
This was a great movie, that kept me second guessing everyone the whole way through. Of particular interest was the fact that Williams plays a gay man… yet, his homosexuality never takes center stage to steal the focus of the movie. Just as it should be. I was very glad.
This movie (along with every preview we saw before it) was inspired by a true story. Although this movie tries to give the audience a semblance of closure, there are still questions that remain even as you walk away; much like the true-life story it was emulating (which they tell you about very briefly at the end through on-screen text).
If you do not like movies that end unresolved, you might be uncomfortable with this film. However, the rest of the movie should make up for that… or just amplify it.. i dunno.. don’t come after me if it leaves you unsettled and unsatisfied
This isn’t a suspense or thriller. I was nervous throughout a lot, but only because of what Williams’ character was doing, and i was fearful for him getting caught/arrested/beat-up/whatever. That was the only adrenaline rush i got out of it.
Great movie. Don’t take the kids though. It deals with some very heavy issues, particularly at the beginning where it sets up the story. Most definitely an adult movie.
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