6 Worst Movies of 2016

     Since Rolling Stone came out with their list of bad movies, I thought I'd share mine.
Here is my top 6 bad movies of the year.

   6. The Nice Guys (A mystery/comedy & recommended by movie buffs. Found it to
       be very slow pacing of a film along with Russell Crowe's phoning it in performance.)

   5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (Didn't see it but read it was a 
       huge letdown with fans despite having the characters from the cartoons.)

  4. Ghostbusters (wasn't the worst as everyone made it out to be, just not as fun as
      the originals).

  3. Lights Out (Dull horror flick. Ghost is laughable bad instead of scary. Poorly
      executed plot. Overall really boring.)

  2. Batman V Superman (A muddled mess of a movie with a bad, annoying villain.)

  1. How to be Single ( Unfunny & cliched Sex in the City rip off with unlikable 
      characters. Completely forgettable movie, just an utter waste of time.)

RS Worst Movies Rant

       Recently, Rolling Stone released a list of the worst movies of the past year. While I 
agree with most of their picks, the one that stood out was "Suicide Squad". While there 
were some flaws due to studio interference, it was no means a bad movie.
      There are far worse films that came out. Among them are "Batman V Superman",
"Ghostbusters", the forgettable "Lights Out", "TMNT: Out of the Shadows" and 
"X men: Apocalypse".
    My pick for the worst movie of the year is: 
   
    "How to be Single."

    I found this piece of dung to be painfully dull and a complete waste of time. I wanted
to walk out of theater do something else with my time. It is the worst rom/com I have
seen in my life. Clearly I'm not the demographic for this because when I went to go
see it, many girls were laughing at gross parts. Words cannot describe about how bad 
it was. It sends the wrong impression of relationships and men in general. I really hated 
Alison Brie's shallow and needy character. She was the worst part of this.
    Clearly, Dakota Johnson didn't inherit her famous parents acting genes as her character
is really dull and dates from guy to guy. Rebel Wilson was the only funny person in this.

     Clearly Rolling Stone has no credibility when it comes to reviewing movies.I may 
make my own worst movies list soon.

People We've Lost in 2016

     This past year we've lost a lot of famous people, here's a list of them that I think 

        stand out and are more prominent. Heaven just got more rocking.

           1. David Bowie (actor/musician/singer) , "Labyrinth" , "The Prestige"

           2. Prince (actor/musician/singer), "Purple Rain"

           3. Anton Yelchin (actor)- "Star Trek" 

  

           4. Gene Wilder (actor/ comedy legend)- "Blazing Saddles", "Willy Wonka"

              "Young Frankentstein"

           5. Alan Rickman (actor)- "Die Hard", "Harry Potter", "Robin Hood" 

           "Galaxy Quest"

           6. Arnold Palmer (golfer)

           7. Merle Haggard (country singer) "Okie from Muskogee"

           8. Harambe (zoo gorilla)

           9. Christina Grimmie (Youtube musician/singer)- young woman shot by a 

           crazy fan

          10. Muhammad Ali (boxer/activist)

          11. Gordie Howe (50s-60s hockey legend)

          12. Doris Roberts (actress)- "Everybody Loves Raymond"

          13. Nancy Reagan (first lady/ wife of Ronald Reagan)

   

          14. Chyna (wrestler/ actress)- 

          15. George Michael (pop singer)- "Careless Whisper", "Father Figure"

          16. Carrie Fisher (actress/writer)-  "Star Wars", "Blues Brothers"

The Thanksgiving Song

Thanksgiving Song (Live version)- Adam Sandler

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe during this holiday

Dr Strange

Doctor Strange

Dir: Scott Derrickson

      Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen,

Tilda Swinton

       At a time when superhero movies have reached their peak comes the most trippiest

  since Inception. The popular Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Stephen Strange. He

  plays an arrogant neurosurgeon whose hands become mangled after a nasty car wreck.

       Travelling to the far East to repair his broken hands, he meets the Ancient One

  (Swinton). In order for his hands to heal, he has to learn the mystical arts and paths

  to alternate dimensions. He gets help from another sorcerer Karl Mordo and they

  must stop another evil sorcerer (Mikkelsen). The gemstone that Strange wears

  in his necklace helps him travel through dimensions.

      This move was painfully average with its mediocre story and forced humor. The

  visuals during the dimensional travel scenes were top notch as they were ripped

  straight from the Strange issues drawn by the famous Steve Ditko in the 1970's.

      The best scene was when the sorcerers were bending the buildings & streets while

   Strange was fighting them.

       Strange's backstory felt rushed and poorly done in the time frame given. The evil

  villain like most Marvel movies was utterly forgettable. Strange's love interest 

  (McAdams) was dull and contributed nothing to the overall plot.

      Despite the MCU releasing three movies a year, it almost feel like superhero 

 movie fatigue is setting in. It's not a bad movie just passable at best. This film 

 may feature the bells and whistles but it lacks the proper story to make this movie

 even better. It's my least favorite Marvel movie.

Grade: C (6/10)

NES Classic Shortage Rant

       When Nintendo released their NES Classic mini console a few days ago, many people
including scalpers were quick to buy them up. Normally retailing for $60, most scalpers
are buying them in bulk then reselling them for 8 times as much. Many stores all over
are selling out of them once they hit the shelves.If there is a shortage going on then
why are there hundreds of youtube videos of people playing them and opening them up?
Where did they get them during this crisis?
        The NES Classic which plugs through an HDMI signal, has 30 preloaded games 
including Mario, Zelda & Pac Man. It does not feature expandable memory slots.
        I partly blame Nintendo for this due to their products being scarce when first 
released. The demand for them goes up. This happened when the Wii was first 
came out and everyone and their dog wanted one nearly ten years ago. Nintendo 
intentionally does this to drive up the sales of their products.
        I even remember the Tickle me Elmo doll shortage that happened 20 years ago
after it was featured on a talk show. People were paying through the nose to get one.
        According to Nintendo, the next shipment of mini consoles will arrive sometime
in December, just in time for Christmas. It's better to play the waiting game rather than
pay through the nose from some scummy, lowlife scalper looking to make a quick buck.
They'll be the ones stuck trying to get rid of it at a higher price. I'll wait after the 
holidays when they have more in.

Edit:
12/20/16- The prices for these NES systems have come down drastically (under $200)
since more shipments have come in. Hopefully by next year, more systems will be 
available which will force the scummy scalpers to lower the price.

Eatery 3: Jack's Restaurant

     Jack's Restaurant
60 Crescent Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA

      
    You'd be hard pressed to find quality food without spending alot. Jack's bar does
just that. Located on Crescent Drive in downtown Pleasant Hill, this bar/grille is 
perfect for dining out after catching a movie at the nearby theater. 
       The upscale atmosphere is family friendly and quite inviting. Their breakfast and
lunch dishes offer many tasty comfort foods while the sizes served make up for the 
prices on the menu. 
       Jack's was opened by the Marcovici's, 3 Clayton raised brothers who have followed
in their parent's footsteps in the restaurant business.
       
       Pro

       the variety of food served here is nice. The entree of fish and chips
 were hot and delicious. Waiter offered to refill my drink for free along with 
 providing condiments as well. There were many TVs to watch a game on.

      Con

       It was quite pricey for its location. Depending on what time you come in
  it can get loud (Thankfully we arrived late in afternoon). Our food took awhile
  to come despite not being very busy. 

       I have been coming here for the past few years and enjoy it every time. Jack's 
is my favorite restaurant that's close by. When it comes to quality dining, this place
is worth checking out. 

  5 out 5 stars. No problems just good food. 

Eatery 2 : The Cooperage

    The Cooperage

     32 Lafayette Circle

     Lafayette, CA

     
    Downtown Lafayette has a diverse selections of restaurants in the area and this one
is no different. Called The Cooperage, this bar/grille offers many delicious appetizers 
off their limited menu. They also serve comfort food favorites such as burgers, salads 
and fried chicken. 
      Working as head chef is Eric Hopfinger, star of Food TV's Top Chef. Owner Andrew
McCormick takes a rundown bar and turns it into a happening place to watch the game
on their many TVs. 

        Pro
         The burger was delicious along with their plentiful fries. The ample parking
  nearby made it easy to get to. The atmosphere was nice along with plenty of 
  tables to sit outside. We were seated quickly and our waiter was very friendly
  as we took our orders.

         Con: The dessert menu sorely lacked variety and ran out of the ice cream flavor
  I wanted. The prices were a bit too much for the average family that comes
  here. As more people came in, the noise got so loud we couldn't hear our orders
  being taken.
  
      Luckily, our family was treated by my cousins so we didn't have to pay. The 
 Cooperage is a good place to have a drink with friends just don't expect good 
 service. 

    Rating:  3 1/2 stars out of 5
      

Eatery 1 : Slice House

      Restaurant: Slice House

      1500 Mt Diablo Blvd. 

     Walnut Creek 

      
      Me and my significant other were hungry one day, so we decided to try out the 
 new pizzeria called the Slice House. Located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek,
 this place serves NY style pizza by the slice or whole. They also offer delectable
 soups, salads, pasta and even hot wings. Award winning chef Tony Gemiani brings
 his culinary skills from SF to the East Bay.
      
      Pro
      Their large slices were served hot and came within a few minutes. The decor
     was nice along with the hospitable waitresses. Being an outdoor pizzeria
     kept the noise level down to a minimum. 

      Con
    Not enough tables for patrons to sit due to limited space. The price of each
  slice made up for the size served. Having to sit on a sidewalk table due to 
  location in the heart of downtown.  

     There should be room for improvement as the popularity of this place grows.
 If you're hungry for some pizza, come on down here and have a bite. 

    Stars: 4 / 5 due to lack of space and the problems listed above

K-9 Presentation

      When the Concord PD stopped by our school today, they brought their dog Jelle (Yelli)
with them to show us what the dog does while on the job. The trained GSD/ Malinois mix 
demonstrated how it smells for drugs and attack a fleeing suspect (cop dressed in a heavy 
burlap padding). Along with fielding questions from students in other programs on campus,
the police handed out stickers to us. Much appreciated for the Concord PD for stopping by
and bringing Jelle with them.                                        

In Memoriam

golfing legend Arnold Palmer (1929 - 2016)

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez (1992-2016)

My brush with a 49er Great (True Story)

       One day, our cousin had offered us tickets to go see the 49ers play at the now demolished 
Candlestick Park. Being the huge 49ers fan that I am, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity
not to. Wearing my 49ers jersey, me and my Dad drove to Candlestick to watch them play. 
After being patted down by security, we went inside just in time for the game to begin. 
Little did I know that something amazing was about to happen. 

       We had gotten our seats and sat down when in the corner of my eye, I start seeing 
policemen escorting someone around the stadium. I couldn't make out who it was. 
All of a sudden they start walking up the aisle I was sitting in. Then that moment
I recognize who it was. It was 49ers legend Steve Young. Coming up my way and
walking past me, the only thing I could muster up was "I'm a big fan Steve."

     Turning around to look at me, he smiled and said "Thanks". I was completely 
starstruck when he spoke to me. The jersey I wore that day was of Steve Young's.
I learned later that they were going to retire his number at the game. Even though 
they lost, it was a day I'll never forget. 

9/11 Remembrance Picture

                     

Taking time to remember those who lost their on lives on this fateful day.

30 Useless Facts

Most of these I found on Reddit in the Today I Learned Forum

1. Bees can smell fear

2. Elephants are the only mammal that can't jump

3. Babies are born without kneecaps, don't develop til they are 2 years old.

4. Quarters have 119 ridges on their edge while dimes have 118.

5. Yo-yos were once invented to be used as a weapon.

6. The time on most wristwatch ads is 10:10

7. Lifesavers have a hole so you can breathe in case if you choke.

8. The only food that doesn't expire is honey 

9.The plastic tip of a shoelace is called an aglet.

10. The loudest human snore on record is 93 decibels.

11. Jesus pronounced backwards is sausage.

12. The word galaxy comes from the Greek word meaning milk.

13. There are 108 stitches on a baseball

14. Hummingbirds can't walk 

15. Reindeers favorite snack to eat is bananas

16. Bill Gates is colorblind 

17. Between 1914-15, it was legal to mail babies in the United States

18. The Marine Corps was founded in a tavern

19. Twitter's blue bird logo is named Larry for NBA legend Larry Bird

20. There are 220 people living in the U.S. with the name John Doe 

21. There have been 10 kids born on the continent of Antarctica

22. There are traces of cocaine on 90% of US Money 

23. Macys is the second largest consumer of Helium, next to the US Gvt.

24. There's a town in Australia called Tittybong

25. In Japan, more paper is used for manga books than toilet paper.

26. Hilter was born in above a pub while Winston Churchill was born in a big mansion.

27. A young startlet committed suicide by jumping off the Hollywood sign in the 1930's.

28. Apple logo has a bite in the side as to not to be mistaken for a cherry.

29. George Lucas made Star Wars because he couldn't get the rights to make Flash Gordon.

30. Spongebob was originally going to be called Spongeboy but the name was taken 
      by a mop company.

Mall Job

    If I had to work at a store in the mall, I'd work at a sports store. Since I like watching sports, I'd work restocking shelves and making sure the place was clean.

                                           
                                                          J&S Sports in New Jersey

Labor Day weekend

        What I did over the Labor Day weekend was going out with Courtney to The
 Habit Burger Grill with her. 
        Me & Nick went out to Round 1, an arcade/ bowling alley in Sun Valley Mall.
Among the arcades, it includes pool tables and even karaoke rooms. I had fun looking
at all the different games including Mario Kart, DDR & arcade versions of mobile
games. Although I didn't eat a thing there, I hope to come back with my family 
when my birthday rolls around.

Summer School Break

  This is what took place during my summer break; 

  After having our bathroom remodeled, my family & I took a week long trip to Bodega Bay. 
On the way there, an accident occurred and we got stuck in traffic for 45 minutes.  Once
we started moving again, I was so relieved. 
    My family & I stayed in a cottage. While there we went down to the beach & went out
to eat at Lucas Wharf. We watched people go out to surf and some were fishing. 
There was even a comic book shop I wanted to go to, but upon heading down there 
it was closed (only open on weekends). So I was a bit bummed out.
    We had planned going down to Monterey Fisherman's Wharf but due to the 
wildfires in the area (Soberanes), we couldn't make the trip down there.
    The following week, I went out to the movies & saw the new Suicide Squad film 
(for review, see below). Me & my friend Nick went to Target & ate at In-n-Out across
the street. 

The origin of my name

       The name Steven was picked out by my Dad who just liked the name. I wasn't
 named for anybody famous. I don't like it very much because I was teased alot 
 in high school due to the popularity of the Steve Urkel character on "Family Matters".
       The origin of name comes from the Greek word meaning crown, honor & reward. 
       If I had to change my name to I'd change it to something cool like Logan, Hunter, 
Chace or Cole.

10 terrifying childhood movie scenes

  Growing up in the 80's was a simpler time. Sometimes the movies you watched
 got to be too intense for you . Here is my list for most traumatic childhood movie
 scenes.

1. Pinocchio- Lampwick turns into a donkey 

2. Poltergeist; face peeling

3. Ghostbusters: Zuul grabs Dana

4. Halloween 3: maggots come out of pumpkin

5. Twilight Zone: The Movie- Gremlin on wing

6. Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom: heart ripped out

7. The Fly (1986): Jeff Goldblum's transformation

8. Superman III: Woman turned into robot

9. The Puppet Master (1989); Trailer for the movie
  The puppets themselves are stuff of nightmares. It made walking into the horror section,
  of the video store a scary experience.

10. Robocop Officer Murphy's brutal death

Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad

Dir: David Ayer

Cast: Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith, Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne

        Borrowing a page from Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy". DC tries to do the 

same in this non stop action flick that follows immediately after "Dawn of Justice".

       Top secret government head Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) enlists Rick Flagg to 

lead a group of criminals known as Task Force X. Together, they must stop a young

woman June Moon (Cara Delivingne), possessed by an evil witch from taking over

the world.

      In exchange for reduced sentences, they must follow their mission or a bomb

attached to their necks detonates. Among the criminals Rick leads are Deadshot

(Will Smith), El Diablo (Jay Hernandez), Katana (Karen Fukuhara) & wisecracking

Capt. Boomerang (Jai Courtney).

     The irresistible Margot Robbie nails the role of Harley Quinn, a shrink 

  turned bat wielding psycho girlfriend of the Joker (Jared Leto). Jared's 

  turn as the iconic character is downright scary. Scenes depicting the abusive

  nature of their relationship were cut from the film.

    The studio mandated reshoots to make it lighter, caused it the tone to be off

 along with the script, given just six weeks to write by director David Ayer.

 The music used during the flashy intros didn't fit the narrative. I blame mostly

 WB for the meddling they did and for the sloppy editing as well as pacing. DC

 fans deserved better.

   While there were cuts to get it to PG-13 rating, there were scenes in the trailers

 that didn't make it to the final cut. It would've made for a more cohesive film.

 WB can rectify this by caving into fan demand and release an extended cut.

   I went into this with high expectations, sadly it turned out to be a decent 

action flick if you don't follow the story. It did leave with much to be desired.

It more enjoyable than the dreary Dawn of Justice. With its funny quips and

non stop action, you can shut off your brain. Just don't go in expecting high

quality cinema.

   Grade: B- (7/10)

   

Class movie 2: Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

     Director: Paul Feig

     Cast: Kristin Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth

      Yesterday, I went out to the movies with my class and saw the new Ghostbusters. It
  stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon as paranormal scientists 
  investigating hauntings caused by a former bellhop named Rowan. Meanwhile a
  subway attendant (Leslie Jones), joins the team after experiencing ghostly sightings.

     Chris Hemsworth (Thor) plays their handsome but incredibly stupid secretary 
  who is mostly used for a cheap laugh here or there. SNL star Kate McKinnon
  steals the show as gear head Holtzmann, the inventor of cool gadgets to fight off
  the ghosts.

     Directed by Paul Feig, this is a remake of the Ivan Reitman scifi/comedy of
  the same name. Despite the major backlash due to the gender reversals, ruined child
  hood nostalgia, lack of originality, I went into this thinking this would be awful
  but actually it wasn't. Although the plot, while silly and predictable, is better than
  the recent schlock that has come out but this past summer. It's slightly better than 
  Ghostbusters 2 but that's not saying much. The climax of the movie where they 
   were shooting ghosts was my favorite part.

    Clearly, Sony is desperate for a hit after losing the rights to Spiderman to Marvel. 
  This is not the way to do it. They have no idea how to run a successful studio. True
  Ghostbusters fans know that when Harold Ramis died so did the franchise. I felt
  like the characters in this movie were trying too hard to be funny which didn't work.

     Coming from a big Ghostbusters fan like myself, I thought the best scene came when
   Holtzmann busted out the proton guns. The Scooby Doo special effects were ridiculous.
   Had this been a proper sequel rather than a lazy remake capitalizing on nostalgia factor,
   I would've like it better. It really wasn't a bad movie just an average one at best. Wait 
   for this to come out on video instead.

Grade: C (6/10)

Free Slurpee Day

Happy Free Slurpee Day (7-11-16)

Don't forget to get your free slurpee today as it's 7/11 50th Birthday!!

My 3 Funnest Trips

  These are my three  favorite places that I've been to 

  1. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

   Since me and my parents got there early, my mom bought me a wristband for me to
   wear so I wouldn't have to give the ride operator my ticket. I got to go on many of the rides
   there including the Haunted Castle, the Giant Dipper (my fave), The Tidal Wave that goes
   fast forward, stops and goes backward, and the log ride. By the time I got home, I was 
   so tired from having so much fun. 

    2. California Academy of Sciences 

    I always wanted to go here since I was little, my parents purchased tickets ahead of time.
    My dad almost got lost finding it driving around Golden Gate Park for 20 minutes. 
    Luckily, we were able to find it. The long lines of school kids didn't detract me from
    enjoying it. Once inside, I was awe of how big it was. One of the first things we did was
    get in line to watch an IMAX short about earthquakes. The earthquake simulator was 
    pretty fun as well. I enjoyed walking through an artificial rainforest as well as the huge
    aquarium downstairs. 

   3. Levi's Stadium

     Being the huge 49ers fan that I am, my mom told me there was a museum inside the 
   stadium dedicated to all 49ers memorabilia. When we got there, my excitement was 
   at an all time high. As we walked in through the doors, there were life-size statues of 
   the players themselves. I got my picture taken with players I watched when I was a 
   little boy such as Joe Montana, Steve Young & Jerry Rice. Seeing the Super Bowl 
   trophies up close were the icing on the cake. 

Walter Mitty

 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

 Dir: Ben Stiller

    Cast: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Sean Penn, Shirley McClaine, Kathryn Hahn

     It's not everyday you come across a movie that you can personally relate to. The 

  Secret Life of Walter Mitty is one of them.

     

     Ben Stiller stars as the title character, a guy whose daydreams help him escape the

 boring and mundane life as a photo editor, all the while trying to win over the new

 girl at work (Wiig). Until one day, he gets an assignment that changes his life and
 makes his dreams a reality. This remake is a stark contrast to the 1947 version that
 starred the late Danny Kaye. 

    I can relate to Walter due to the fact that I am very introverted in social settings

  and find it hard to talk to people. Like Walter going off and exploring the world,

  I want to come out of my shell and be more outgoing.

    This movie may not be well liked but that's because they don't see it from an 

 introverts prospective. The best scenes was when his fantasy had him jumping 

 off a platform & rescuing the new girls dog in her apartment before it exploded.

    I had the opportunity to see this or Frozen with my class and definitely made

  the wrong decision. This is a really good movie.

Grade A+ (10/10)

Dream Vacation Trips

    If money was no object, here are the top 5 places I'd go:

    1. Ireland; retrace my family ancestry and learns about the customs
   
    2. New York City; go to Times Square and ride the coasters at Coney
        Island
    3. Washington D.C.; tour the White House and visit lots of museums

    4. England; visit Big Ben and some zoos as well 

    5. Seattle WA; go see the Space Needle and the EMP (scifi museum)


    

Ireland Coast 

Golden St. Warriors

     I just want to congratulate the Golden State Warriors on a record breaking season and
deep playoff run to the NBA Finals. This was a hard fought Finals between the Warriors
and Cleveland Cavaliers. 
     I felt that this series was rigged in favor of the Cavs due to them not winning any
championship in any sport in almost 50 years. The Warriors were the hated team during 
the playoffs and they fed off of that. Both the NBA and Cavaliers got their storybook
ending. The refs weren't doing the Warriors any favors themselves.
     There were many factors that caused this team to give up this series. This includes the
injury to Andrew Bogut, Stephen Curry not playing like himself, letting Harrison Barnes
miss shots during crucial times and letting Draymond Green hit people that caused him
to be suspended for a game. The Cavs took advantage of this and this is why they won.
     The only reason the Warriors won last year was because the Cavs had Kyrie and Love
hurt during the playoffs which gave them a slight advantage. So if you have any doubt
about the team, hold your head up high Warrior fans. As long as we retain our core 
players, we will make another run back to the NBA Finals.
   

Crab Cove

    Today, our class took a trip to Crab Cove in Alameda that has a long history. Not
 only was it once a Naval training facility but also an amusement park in the early
 1900's. It is now a part of the East Bay Parks district. 

    We ate our lunches in the large park and walked around a bit before heading into 
the visitors center. We learned a bit about the bay and how the seawater mixed with 
fresh water creates brackish water. The entire system is called an estuary.

    In the visitors center we learned about the different type of fish that live in the 
bay even seeing them in the small aquarium. I liked seeing and feeling a sharks 
vertebrae and seeing how big their jaw is compared to a humans head. 

     There was a small beach that we walked down to. Some students waded ankle 
 deep in the water finding tiny seashells. There were even some tiny crabs that
 washed up on shore during low tide. I had a fun time and hope to come back
 soon.

Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

Dir: Adrian Lyne
Cast: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Pena, Danny Aiello

Recently, I had been browsing a movie forum when I heard about good horror

movies to watch. One of them was called Jacob's Ladder. Directed by Adrian

Lyne, this 1987 psychological horror stars Tim Robbins as a Vietnam War vet.

He starts experiencing horrific nightmares and hallucinations as a result of being

in war. Is he really seeing those things or are they just due to his PTSD?

The faceless beings coming after him and the head twitching heads I 

found very disturbing to watch. This film switches between the modern day

and flashbacks of his time in Vietnam, bleeding to death. This was a very

unsettling movie to watch. If you're looking for a scary but underrated 

horror film, look no further.

 

Grade: B (8/10)

     

                                                     

More About Me Pt 2

     1.I am Steven Weightman 

     2.I need a Pepsi soda 

     3. I wish I could drive a car/ learn how to swim
   
     4.I love my parents and dog, Ginger

     5.I think leaf blowers should be banned 

     6.I really can't stand loud music blaring from car stereos

     7.I should be more social around people 

     8.I can draw cool pictures 

     9.I like to watch funny comedies and scifi movies

    10.I make sure my room is kept clean 

    11.I always cry at the ending to "Furious 7" movie 

Rogue One Production Trouble ?

  Courtesy of the Hollywood Reporter: 

    Star Wars stand alone movie, Rogue One, will undergo several weeks worth 
of additional shooting sources have confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. 
   Much of the cast and the director, Gareth Edwards, will regroup in mid June
for another round of shooting. The move is happening after execs screened the 
film and felt it was tonally off and not what a Star Wars movie should feel like. 
The pic has not been tested before audiences but one source describes the cut as 
having the feel of a war movie. 
   The goal of reshoots is to lighten the mood and bring some levity into the story
and restore a sense of fun and adventure.

  This is what I think about it: 

    I think the studio should not be meddling with the director over the movie. But then 
again you can't sell any toys from the movie to the kids. Heaven forbid it might be too
gritty for them. Time will tell if studio interference will cause the movie to suffer. The 
only thing Disney cares about is it's bottom line nothing more. It goes to show that the
studio is afraid of taking risks so as to not disrupt the tone of the movie. The original 
trilogy was pretty dark in itself but had to mess it up having Ewoks defeat the Empire
with rocks and sticks.

Rock of Awesome

    Yesterday, I went and saw Rock of Ages at the Walnut Creek Dean Lesher Center. This 
enjoyable musical, set in the 1980's, tells the story of two young people (Wolfgang & 
Sherrie) who fall in love while pursuing their dreams, complete with bad 80's perms. 
There were a few 4th wall breaking moments that I found funny. 
    While Rock of Ages has lots of dancing, it has a good blend of comedy & 80's rock hits. 
It makes you want to sing along and have a rocking good time. I thought the play was alot
better than the movie version. Despite the amount of senior citizens attending this play,
 it may not have been the kind of music they're accustomed to.