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27: Thanksgiving/Black Friday: Recap

rachelandrea — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:14:56 +0000

Thanksgiving at the Theisen’s was pretty fun. My only complaint was that they didn’t have a big table so half of us, the kids, had to sit at a different table. That was pretty lame, but we infiltrated later on and chatted together. I love talking with the adults. Whenever I was at my parents parties as a kid I would avoid the kids my age and listen to my parents and their family friends talk about insurance and building and jobs and stuff. It was way more interesting to me and if I had something to say I could speak up, and feel important. I loved listening to their stories, and I’m pretty sure it’s because my parents don’t talk about the past much.

Later that night I came home and laid around downstairs and watched some late night television. Apparently Robin Williams and John Travolta got drunk together like 30 years ago and crashed a black wedding. Robin commented that that would make a hilarious movie in and of itself. Then I got in contact with Shannon after her thanksgiving stuff was over. We planned to meet up and go morning shopping. I picked her up and we got to Old Navy by 3am. We looked around and didn’t find anything we wanted, so we left and decided to go to her house and nap until the Magic Carpet sale, which was the only one I really wanted to go to, at 8am. We got to sleep around 4:30 and I woke up and tried to convince Shan to go shopping, but she just wanted to sleep. We ended up sleeping in and watching tv. It was pretty fun anyways, I suppose.

After “dinner” I went up to the U to meet up with Morgan, Jeremiah, and Carl to go to the game night again and play some Left 4 Dead. Everything was locked up, so we went over to Morgan’s and played video games there. After a bit everyone decided to play magic. Morgan and I refuse to play every time, so we went to go play Left 4 Dead on his computer and switch off. It was pretty awesome. I came home and was going to return my movies, but I guess Mom did it for me. I think we’re cooking our own turkey sometime this weekend. That should be interesting. Time for me to sleep. I have a lot of writing to catch up on tomorrow!

World's Greatest Dad (2009)

AntonioLHDZ — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:22:14 +0000

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Rated: R for language, crude and sexual content, some drug use and disturbing images.

Comedy

Theatrical Release:Aug 21, 2009

A thoughtful but outrageous comedy from Bobcat Goldthwait, WORLD’S GREATEST DAD is a story about a man that learns the things you want most may not be the things that make you happy, and that being… A thoughtful but outrageous comedy from Bobcat Goldthwait, WORLD’S GREATEST DAD is a story about a man that learns the things you want most may not be the things that make you happy, and that being lonely is not necessarily the same as being alone.

Robin Williams stars as Lance Clayton, a man who has learned to settle. He dreamed of being a rich and famous writer, but has only managed to make it as a high school poetry teacher. His only son Kyle (Daryl Sabara) is an insufferable jackass who won’t give his father the time of day. He is dating Claire (Alexie Gilmore), the school’s adorable art teacher, but she doesn’t want to get serious — or even acknowledge publicly that they are dating.

Then, in the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of all the fame, fortune and popularity he ever dreamed of, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.

Robin Williams on Sara Palin....and more...he disses everyone

jamesb101 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:13:50 +0000

Here’s the comedian on David Letterman……

Stay with the whole thing (7.12 minutes)….there is a commercial, then more…..he disses everyone

The Road...Untravellable?!?

worldsasmyth — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:21:03 +0000

Being writers, and fond of other writers, my associates and I intended to go see The Road today, only to find out that it is unavailable in our metropolitan area. This confused us, and filled us with rage, which magnified significantly when it was revealed why its failed appearance in our local movie theaters this week. Apparently, a week-old vampire-werewolf debacle, which doesn’t feature good actors, like these, is the culprit. Supposedly, theaters are doing so well on the teenage fantasy that they’re not importing Oscar-caliber features to stink-up their sales.

No, Cormac McCarthy’s modern classic of the same name is not your feel-good romp through suppressed hormones and vampiric betrayal that Twilight probably is, but damn it, how am I supposed to learn how to survive the fall of civilization without seeing this movie in theaters? By the time it comes out on DVD, it might be too late. We already barely bit the bullet when the LHC was fired up this week, how can they deny Las Vegas’ need for survival?

Frankly, I don’t think the government cares about this town, by allowing such a travesty to occur in an American city. This is worse than the breadlines in communist Russia. You mean I’m going to have to settle for Old Dogs (Starring Robin Williams, John Travolta, and everyone’s favorite, Seth Green)? Or this nonsense?

: This Apocalyptic Future Looks Bleak

Actually, my esteemed colleague informs me that the movie is in limited release this weekend, and that it will open to a broader audience next week. Despite my display of internet rage now having been proven to be entirely inappropriate, I must admit I’m still somewhat miffed. This film has been delayed for over a year now, and this half-hearted release is actually disappointing. Jeez guys, you’re already pushing the envelope on getting it out there before the Oscars – make with the andale and get this sucker out there, no?

Mr. Robin Williams, one of the greatest

crbn — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:00:21 +0000

Old Dogs Review

mmhoerl07 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:14:42 +0000

After a full meal of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, I plopped myself down in the space rocket-type chairs at the Union Square Regal theater to see the new Disney movie Old Dogs.

After watching the trailer for the movie, it seemed like it should be a must see family movie this holiday season. Now don’t get me wrong, if you have younger kids or are looking for a cheap, cheezy laugh, definitely go and check this film out.

From the beginning of this film I felt rushed as a viewer. There were frantic cuts everywhere, and it seemed like they were either trying to make up for a lack of good shots or were trying to speed through ALL of the beginning dialogue. This got better throughout the film, but even at the end there were some scenes that felt like they were being rushed through.

The plot didn’t see to flow very well. There were some awkward transitions and some really weird jump cuts that, if I had edited the film, I definitely would not have added.

The acting again felt a bit rushed, it wasn’t the normal comedic experience you expect from Robin Williams, but there were some moments where Mrs. Doubtfire truly showed through that made me laugh. John Travolta’s comedy seemed forced, but some of his scenes you can’t help but crack up at. As for Seth Green, I was surprised at how little he was actually in the film. He had maybe 5 scenes, but that might be pushing it.

I’d like to take this part of the review and dedicate it to Bernie Mac. He did an exeptional job in this film and I already truly miss his presence on the big screen. He was a fantastic actor and he has, and will continue to be greatly missed.

Overall this filmed seemed to be a bit rushed and forced, but I would be lying if I said it didn’t make me laugh. If you are looking for a film to make you chuckle, I would recommend this. The man behind me did shy away from blurting out that he had not laughed that hard in a long time. So if you don’t think you will be annoyed by the jumpy editing, or the mediocre acting, go see this film over the holidays.

Where Old Comedians Go to Die

Alex T. — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:00:04 +0000

The new Old Dogs movie makes me want to cry. Not because I was expecting the movie to be good. In fact, I know it’s bad because it’s one of those movies that Disney pumps out the importance of family and blah blah. It’s made by the same guy who made Wild Hogs. The storyline is wierd for a family movie (The premise is that the main character learns about kids from a drunken romp– seven years later. There’s a lot wrong with that sentence). John Travolta hasn’t been in anything good lately. I guess Seth Green and Justin Long are there to make a quick buck.

But– Robins Williams? What happened?! Is this his first step in to the comedian graveyard that are family movies?

It may not look like it now, but the man has (or has had) a great career. His breakout role was probably Good Morning, Vietnam. He’s done drama well, see Dead Poet’s Society and The Fisher King. I remember liking Miss Doubtfire and The Birdcage was a decent remake. He’s done suspense/horror with Insomnia and One Hour Photo, which I haven’t seen, but MetaCritic and Rotten Tomatoes have both scored pretty high. Death to Smoochy was a great dark comedy.

Oh, yeah there’s also that animated movie. You know that Disney movie– um, Aladdin. And who was he again? Um, the merchant and–oh yeah– The Genie! This is the role that most people of my generation recognize him for. Unbeknownst to us though, is that his voice acting in the move was basically a mildly watered down version of his stand-up routines. Things that I didn’t get until I got into college.

Robin Williams is defined by his rapid fire delivery, but behind that quasi-gimmick is the wealth of knowledge of culture and pop culture. Sure he’s limited to impressions in the movie, but one just need to see his episode of Inside the Actor’s Studio to see his range when not limited.

Amazing improv. A-may-zing. I’ve done some improv in high school, but this is mastery.

But, he’s getting old. And when you get old, the movie companies don’t give you the good roles as much. So you take what you can get at times, so you can do the movies you want another time. Samuel L. Jackson does this all the time. (Meryl Streep doesn’t really do this, she just in everything all the time because she’s Meryl Streep. Same with George Clooney.) So you do the family movie. They sell, because they’re disposable. They go down as quickly as the snack food you’re eating as you watch them.

But not everyone goes back to the indie-movies or the “I’m gonna try something different.” See Steve Martin and the god-awful Pink Panther movies. Steve Martin’s old Saturday Night LIve stuff was good. Born Standing Up, his autobiography, is actually somewhat insightful. Which is why the movies piss me off, because Steve Martin is more than some random SNL star looking to hit the big screen. I would bring up Bob Saget, but who really cares about him?

But, as I’m writing this I remembered the dark comedy World’s Greatest Dad and maybe there’s still hope. Let’s just hope that one of the quotes from his guest appearance on Whose Lines is it Anyway? doesn’t become too ironic.

“I have a career. What the hell am I doing?”

Yeah, you should have asked yourself when you walked on set for this movie.

Robin Williams Named Daughter After Famous Game Character

Tony Miller — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:03:43 +0000

Every once in a while a piece of information floats across your screen that you didn’t expect. Today was one of those days and I thought I’d share that information with you. It’s not going to change the world or win you any contest and it may be old news to some of you, but I didn’t know about it.

There are new people “outed” everyday in the world of celebrities as gamers. The most famous in the gaming community is probably Ice-T, an avid CoD fan. Others, like pro wrestler Cody Rhodes, have the triforce emblazoned on their wrestling boots and only those who know what the symbol are will understand. Then you have people you’d never think were into gaming, like Robin Williams, who’s apparently a huge Zelda fan. So much so, that he named his daughter after the iconic character.

I never heard this before, but apparently that was talked about on his latest appearance of the Jimmy Fallon show. They talked about a number of different topics relating to gaming including trash talking and the world of online gaming.

Everyonce in a while an intriguing piece of information crosses your desk and you just have to share. This was one of those times.

Source: GoNintendo

O som do coração

Beatriz Dourado — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:34:41 +0000

Quarta-feira passada, no auge de minha falta de sono, busquei um filminho água com açúcar para assistir e desacelerar os batimentos. Telecine Light, era a escolha.

Então a tv me apresenta uma violoncelista, interpretada por Keri Russell, assistindo a apresentação de um músico de rua, quando é surpreendida por um cantor-compositor, interpretado por Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Keri tem traços delicados e ares de anjo, Jonathan tem olhos azuis cativantes e estilinho de vocalista de banda de rock, mesmo. Não demora para a gente torcer pelo casal. Logo, fica claro meu engano: o filme passaria de um romancinho.

Pois bem, dessa relação nasce uma criança que acaba por não conhecer os pais. O menino cresce seguindo sons e sentindo que, quando ele toca uma música é como se seus pais o pudessem ouvir e a partir disso, encontrá-lo.

A música é retratada de diversas maneiras: num concerto, num show de rock, nas ruas, no cotidiano e até mesmo na igreja. Todas elas, deixam explícita a pequenês dos seres humanos diante do poder dos sons.

A grande surpresa ficou por conta de Robin Williams, que se inspirou no Bono (U2) para compor seu personagem.

A trilha sonora bem trabalhada, tem a música-tema como responsabilidade de Mark Mancina, e pode ser escutada aqui. Do final, eu esperava um pouco mais ( me animei durante a trama).

Com direção de Kirsten Sheridan e produção de Richard Barton Lewis, “O Som do Coração” veio de mansinho e me conquistou. Ganhei a noite.

obs. Ainda me pergunto onde será que eu estava quando esse filme foi lançado? Dormi no ponto. Os que fizeram o mesmo, atentem-se dessa vez: o Telecine Light exibirá novamente hoje, às 17h55!

Old Dogs

gabtor — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:33:47 +0000

John Travolta and Robin Williams team up in the Walt Disney Company’s Old Dogs, a family comedy that pairs the two as close business partners whose lives are thrown into disarray when twin seven-year-olds are put into their care. Travolta’s wife, Kelly Preston, co-stars, along with the couple’s daughter, Ella, who makes her big-screen debut here. Wild Hogs helmer Walter Becker directs a script by Evolution scribes David Diamond and David Weissman, with producing duties going to Andrew Panay, Peter Abrams, and Robert Levy.

That's Not For Me: Old Dogs

John Baggs — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:30:58 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! If you’re heading to the movie theater this weekend, why don’t you check out something good, like Wes Anderson’s The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Or if you want to watch something horrible, how about Old Dogs?

Now to be fair, I haven’t SEEN Old Dogs, but I have seen the trailer and commercials… many, many times. About 1000 times too many. And I just have to say, “That’s NOT for me!” A movie where poor Seth Green is held capture by a gorilla, while Robin Williams and John Travolta get attacked by killer penguins? What’s not to like?

And the director of this film ALSO directed Wild Hogs? Wild Hogs AND Old Dogs, AND they both star John Travolta, but they’re not sequels? What a missed opportunity!

Comedian Paul Scheer compiled a list of the best lines from the bad reviews of this film and posted it on Twitter a few days ago. It’s hilarious. You can check it out here.

And finally, if you truly want to watch some good films starring these same guys, how about Pulp Fiction, Dead Poets Society, and … umm, Austin Powers (Seth Green’s best film role.. I guess).

Melhor Ator: Robin Williams

cineamador — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:14:14 +0000

Gosto muito de fazer lista. Isso parece evidente quando navega pelo blog. Talvez tenha aprendido isso após assistir “Alta Fidelidade”, com John Cusack; poder citar os 10 melhores, por exemplo, não é forma de mostrar-se conhecedor de um tema, nada disso, é apenas dar uma possibilidade de alguém poder usufruir dessa informação, quiçá compartilhar também de suas preferências. E fazendo TopListas como “10 Filmes sobre medicina” e ”10 Filmes para Freud explicar”, percebi um nome que repetia várias vezes, e por grata supresa percebi que também que situava em filmes Top10 do meu coração. E esse grande ator é o engraçadissimo e talentoso:

”Robin Williams”

Posso dizer que ele é um típico ator completo, versátil, que consegue passar desde um drama denso, como “Retratos de Uma Obsessão”, “Amor Além da Vida” e “Insônia”, ao melhor de sua característica, que a comédia-comédia, como “Uma Babá Quase Perfeita”, “Uma Noite no Museu”, “Gaiola das Loucas”, “Um Dia, Dois Pais” e “Jack”. O que me diz quando consegue trazer pitadas humor a histórias dramáticas?… como “Bom Dia, Vietnã”, “Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos” e “Patch Adams - O Amor é Contagioso”.

Porém, toda essa versatilidade é posto a prova quando decide encarar trabalhos que exigem mais dele como ator, e é aí que ele se torna excepcional. Filmes como “Genio Indomavel”, “Tempo de Despertar” e “Pescador de Ilusões” fazem meus olhos brilharem diante de tamanho preparo e dedicação ao que se propôs fazer em sua profissão, além, é claro, dos já citados “Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos”, e ” Patch Adams – O Amor é Contagioso”. Todos dignos de Premiações.

E por fim, não podemos esquecer que sua ecleticidade artística permeia ainda por aventuras, tais como “Popeye”, “Hook – A Volta do Capitão Gancho”, “Flubber – Uma Invenção Desmiolada”, e “Jumanji”. Além disso, não podemos esquecer que contribuiu para filmes de ficção científica, como “AI – Inteligência Artificial” e “O Homem Bicentenário”. E a lista continua!

Estava me atrevendo a criar os Top10 de Robin Williams, mas penso melhor e coloco a sua filmografia. Nada mais justo a esse grande ator do que abrir aos que leem esse post no momento a lista de suas obras. Fiquem a vontade! E bons filmes!!!

FILMOGRAFIA:

Shrink (2009)

Uma Noite no Museu 2 (2009)

Old Dogs (2008)

Licença para Casar (2007)

O Som do Coração (2007)

Candidato Aloprado (2006)

Everyone’s Hero (2006)

Férias no Trailer (2006)

Happy Feet – O Pinguim (2006),

Segredos na Noite (2006)

Uma Noite no Museu (2006)

Quem é Morto Sempre Aparece (2005)

The Aristocrats (2005)

Anjo de Vidro (2004)

Reflexos da Amizade (2004)

Violação de Privacidade (2004)

Insônia (2002)

Morra Smoochy Morra (2002)

Retratos de uma Obsessão (2002)

A.I. – Inteligência Artificial (2001)

Get Bruce (1999)

O Homem Bicentenário (1999)

Um Sinal de Esperança (1999)

Amor Além da Vida (1998)

Patch Adams – O Amor é Contagioso (1998)

Descontruindo Harry (1997)

Flubber – Uma Invenção Desmiolada (1997)

Gênio Indomável (1997)

Um Dia, Dois Pais (1997)

A Gaiola das Loucas (1996)

Hamlet (1996)

Jack (1996)

Jumanji (1995)

Nove Meses (1995)

Uma Babá Quase Perfeita (1993)

A Revolta dos Brinquedos (1992)

Aladdin (1992)

Ferngully – As Aventuras de Zack e Crysta na Floresta Tropical

Hook – A Volta do Capitão Gancho (1991)

O Pescador de Ilusões (1991)

Voltar a Morrer (1991)

Tempo de Despertar (1990)

Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos (1989)

As Aventuras do Barão de Munchausen (1988)

Bom Dia Vietnã (1987)

O Negócio é Sobreviver (1983)

O Mundo Segundo Garp (1982)

Popeye (1980)

The Box Office Hustle!!!

Jonathan Barron — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:22:29 +0000

Welcome to The Box Office Hustle!!! Thanksgiving weekend will bring many new releases. So, let

The Birdcage

singinghotdog — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:17 +0000

“We are family….”

The Birdcage is a remake of the French classic, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and hopefully will be become a comedy classic all its own. Armand and Albert are a gay couple running a night club in Miami, and Armand finds out his son is getting married. It just so happens he is getting married to an ultra-conservative Senator’s daughter. The Senator is in search of some good PR as his political companion was found dead with a minor prostitute. A wholesome family wedding seems to be the Senators answer for the media, and Val, the straight son, is worried about the Senator meeting his gay parents. Hence the attempt at a transformation to be a straight couple, complete with redecorating their home and changing the way they act…and finally the dinner with the parents.

I have heard a few complaints that all the characters are stereotypical and over the top. Yes, they are. But this film works for that very reason. It is not a film that is begging to be taken to seriously. Even though over the top, the characters are well-developed and likable. Robin Williams (Best supporting Actor Good Will Hunting, The Night Listener, One Hour Photo) give s a spot on performance as Armand and Nathan Lane (The Lion King, Nicholas Nickleby) is perfect as Armand’s mate and star of the Birdcage nightly drag queen show, Starina! Gene Hackman (Best Actor The French Connection, Unforgiven) is a nice casting choice for the conservative senator. The final scene with Gene Hackman dressed in drag and attempting to sing We Are Family, is worth the price of a ticket, or a rental in this case. Ok, since we are talking about performances, by the show stealer is Hank Azaria (Run Fatboy Run, Along Came Polly) who plays the very feminine butler Agador. He nails his performance right on the head. If he is in the scene, he is stealing it! Just a wonderfully funny performance!

Overall, I would highly recommend this film. It has many laugh out loud moments and truly priceless scenes. Mike Nichols (Charlie Wilson’s War, Closer) does a wonderful job of directing this talented cast and keeps this a very colorful and bright film. Visually and emotionally. If you haven’t seen it, do so! As for me, I’ll watch it again, probably for the 15th time.

Linkies

Sylvia — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:16:51 +0000

by sylvia

It’s quiet here. Which I’m grateful for. Thanksgiving Eve, and I’m just waiting for all the work bombs to drop before I can actually leave the office and get ready for some gluttony over Thanksgiving.

So while I’m riding out this work day, I thought I would share with you some links for your enjoyment (maybe) in case you are in a situation similar to mine (which is bored and/or at work and/or not feeling like doing any actual work):

Travolta & Williams’ Greatest Misses - a photogallery from Television Without Pity highlighted two of my least favorite stars – John Travolta and Robin Williams – and the terrible movies they have made

List of the Day Glamour Shots - who doesn’t love a Glamour Shot? And BTW, that may or may not be me in that first picture

Rules for Attending Your Child’s Sporting Events – now I don’t have any kids, but I’ve bookmarked this site so I know how to raise ‘em, and to tell other people with children what they are doing wrong

A Fish With Humanoid Teeth - scary and gross. I warned you.

A Mr. Rogers Quiz - I got an 80%, bitches. Maybe it’s because I have my own neighborly connection to Mr. Rogers and drank a Coke at his house once….

Cookie Warming Fail - mmm….cookies….mmmm….Owen….

My Favorite LOLCAT

Mugshot Roundup from The Smoking Gun – always a great reminder to stay the hell out of trouble this weekend

The Secrets of The Sparkle - yes, we’ve linked to this Twilight thingie before, but it’s such a great time waster!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

creepy

New Releases for the Week of November 27, 2009

carlosdev — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:06:20 +0000

It's hard to believe these guys are old dogs now.

OLD DOGS

(Disney) John Travolta, Robin Williams, Kelly Preston, Seth Green, Ella Bleu Travolta, Conner Rayburn, Lori Loughlin, Matt Dillon, Bernie Mac. Directed by Walt Becker

From the director of Wild Hogs comes this new comedy that similarly involves older men in a younger man situation. In this case, two successful businessmen on the verge of closing the biggest deal of their careers are derailed by the revelation that one of them is in fact a father and at one of the most critical junctures in their negotiations, will be babysitting his newfound brood. As will happen around kids, chaos ensues.

See the trailer here.