I saw the latest film by David Mamet yesterday and it was pretty good.(see my 2 cents toward the bottom)
Here is what Rolling Stone says:
No writer knows how a con game ticks better than David Mamet. He’s proved it repeatedly as a playwright (Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo) and a filmmaker (House of Games, The Spanish Prisoner). So you sense a sting in Redbelt when Mamet zooms in on ethics in the person of Mike Terry (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a Gulf War veteran who runs a jujitsu studio in L.A. according to strict samurai code. To Mike, there’s shame in competition, which puts him up against the American way as he is prodded to go for the jackpot on the mixed-martial-arts circuit. Though MMA figures in Redbelt, Mamet, who studied jujitsu for five years, is more interested in the philosophy that understanding will defeat strength. With uncanny skill, Mamet directs the movie like a moral combat sport in which a variety of techniques are used to crush Mike’s spirit. His wife (Alice Braga) pleads with him to get them out of debt. A crooked fight promoter (Ricky Jay) gives him the means. A cop student (Max Martini) and lawyer (Emily Mortimer) unwittingly combine to tighten the vise. An action-movie star (Tim Allen, superb at lacing charm with venom) and his producer (Joe Mantegna) offer to pay Mike for ideas they intend to steal. And finally, in a battle fought with a Brazilian champion (John Machado) outside the ring, Mike finds his way back to honor. At the center of this quiet storm of a movie, beautifully shot by There Will Be Blood Oscar winner Robert Elswit, Ejiofor confirms his status as one of the best actors anywhere. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Ejiofor can do film drama (Dirty Pretty Things) and comedy (Kinky Boots) and win raves onstage (as Othello). The resonant stillness he brings to Redbelt pulls you in. Even allowing for a few slips in pacing and judgment, Mamet is on his game, and that is a sight to see. No con.
I found the film to be top notch -If you like good acting, good dialogue and Mamet’s style -I would highly recommend checking this out. It’s more of a Drama pick then a real fight film but what you get will surley entertain you.
-DH
So I watched Episode 2 last night: “The Old Man Baby Episode” -as I like to refer to it as. This episode is the 2 strike and here’s why. First Let me say, I want this show to be good. I really do.
But my gripes: The acting is sub-par. The main actress isn’t very dynamic nor interesting. Joshua Jackson seems like an after thought. SPOILER: His character will turn out to be a clone of the Doctor. I can see it coming a mile away.
Also the Conspiracy seems a little ….well, played out about a billion times before.It’s also a bit laughable. Rather then tell us there’s a conspiracy can’t we just ride along and come up with that on our own.
I have a few statements to make after watching episode 2:
X-Files did this already!
X-Files did this Already!
X -Files did this Already and they did it better!
JJ, Episode 3 better be Fantastic or I’m gone.
-DH
Fantasy Baseball is a crock – no skill needed just luck. My Team was up going into Sunday and then without notice half my team isn’t playing. I lost by one hit. If I had some notice I could have switched a player or two out but no. I now get to play for 3rd -Guess what – … i was in it to win it. So I’m done. I’m not playing Fantasy Baseball next year.
However Fantasy Football is a different story – I have scored the highest score in my league – 2 weeks in a row thank in part to the shoot out in Denver. I had both Kutler and Rivers playing.
Filed under: Fringe, JJ Abrams, Must See TV, TV | Tags: Fringe, JJ Abrams, Joshua Jackson, Must See TV, TV Shows
A television drama centered around a female FBI agent who is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena.
Looks Like Xfiles on steriods.
So after watching it a few times I have come to the conclusion that it’s ……. OK. It has potential but so far it’s every thing we’ve seen before. Nothing original. Think House+Xfiles+Police Drama+Lost Conspiracy+ Prison Break edginess. It all sounds good but it just never really does anything. I’m giving it my 3 strikes and your off my DVR. Consider the first episode a swing and a miss. Also Joshua Jackson seems to be the only real experienced actor of the bunch and that scares me a little. The main actress doesn’t appear to be able to hold my interest. I like the potential and I liked the first few minutes of the show but everything else was kind of dumb.
Chime in if you are watching too.
-DH
I’ll put up reviews later
Filed under: Bears, Bengals, Da Bears, Football, NFL, Uncategorized | Tags: Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals
So this weekend I have decided that I might just have to do some “Fall Cleaning”. The Bengals like always were bad. They were so very Bad. The Bears on the other hand looked great. I love good Defense. So I am considering changing fromn the Bengals over to the Bears. Both Teams have fearce animals as mascots and both bengin with “B”. The Bears also have that excellent “C” on the helmets that I guess I could pretend was for Cincinnati.
-DH
So one of the best things about my work is that my office has both Fantasy Baseball and Fantasy Football.
Currently my Baseball team (SalesGuys) Finshed 3rd in the regular season(Money to me) and is playing in the playoffs (More money). My Team is a very well rounded team with both Top notch pitching and excellent hitting. I would like to thank Mr. Cliff Lee, Jay Bruce, Ryan Howard, Mr. Pujols and Team.
Also Fantasy Football has just begun – My Team (Then InsideConnection) is currently destroying the other team 111 – 51 and I still have Adrien Peterson,Greg Jennings, and Sota’s Kicker tonight. The Other Guy has Selvin Young -so unless Young scores 5 Touchdowns and rushes for 500 yards I think I can saftly say I win my First Game. I would Like to thank Sweet Willie Parker and the Bear Defense for making it a decided Victory.
Go Teams!
-DH
Just so you know I’m that guy in college who changed his room’s layout all the time.
It’s not that I dislike sameness i just want to always challege myself and change even small change seems like a little challenge.
So consider this no as a massive make-over for my site but a new shirt for the site.
I like the older looking books too, but I’m sure by day end that will change (Changed again).
Have a good weekend.
-DH
note: originally it read “I like the look of the dirty books” – I changed it however -because this isn’t that kind of blog
