Top flicks of '09

I have compiled my top movies of last year and put them together for your enjoyment. Remember I am not a critic, I only play one on the Internet. I know I may have missed some good movies in the list but a lot of them have not been released to home video yet, I do not get to the theater much anymore. Enjoy...

1. Zombieland- The funniest movie on the list. Superbly made and it has a fantastic cameo in it. I love Twinkies and Woody in this movie shares the love of them. Best of all it all starts in Garland, TX.

2. Inglorious Bastards- Tarantino did an outstanding job with this throwback to War World II. He made plenty of references to two of my favorite war flicks (Kelley's Heroes and The Dirty Dozen) and I cannot imagine any body else but Brad Pitt playing the lead role.

3. Star Trek- Those Bad Robot guys did a great job of a reboot on a franchise that desperately needed one. The cast was spot on and it was great to see Leonard Nimoy sport the ears one more time. Bring on more! Kahn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. Up- This is the best animated I have ever seen. It is a story that can be enjoyed by all and I wonder when will this talking device for dogs will be available.

5. Avatar- James Cameron took enough time off between projects and he does not disappoint with his latest creation. I saw this in the theater in 3D and it was pretty cool. Alot better than back in the 80s, Jaws 3D anyone? The story here has been rehashed from another movie but when it looks this cool who cares?

6. Public Enemies- I have always liked Gangster movies and it was nice to have a new one out. The first movie of Dillinger awhile back left a lot to be desired so I am certainly glad Michael Mann made this movie. Johnny Depp was spot on while Christian Bale looked like he wanted to be else where.

7. The Hurt Locker- A very intense war drama much like Platoon. This flick keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Props to director Kathryn Bigelow, she has come a long way since the classic Near Dark.

8. Trick R Treat- This fantastic horror movie was on the shelve for two years because the studio did not know what to do with it. They finally released it to home video during Halloween and it scored big with critics and audiences. Think Creepshow, this is the best movie you did not see last year.

9. Invictus- A true story made by a great story teller. Come on Clint, more in front of the camera too!

This year I am looking forward to The Expendables, Iron Man 2, and Hereafter.

Ranger pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training today. All can dream of a championship season right now. Perhaps the playoffs anyway.

I'm back!

I cannot believe it has been almost a year since I have been on here. I intend to do better at this. I have plenty of free time on my hands right now. The Big Game is a week away and I am rooting for the Saints. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting soon and I am excited for that and the fact the Rangers have a new owner. It was a quiet off season but some nice little moves were made to improve the roster and the Angels took quite a hit to their roster.

Movie watching is my is still one of my favorite sports and I have been watching alot because I finally got a new TV to go along with my PS3. I have many blu ray reviews to do. Stay tuned...

TV show of the week: 24, Jack is back!

Most anticipated new release coming out Tuesday: Zombieland. I hear this was really good and will blind buy.

Thanks to all of my family and friends for the birthday wishes and gifts. You guys are the best.

Top Movies of 2008

Did you watch the Super Bowl? Best ever? Maybe 2nd best. I have compiled my list of my favorite movies in 2008. Remember, I am not a movie critic and I have not seen all the releases of last year but here it is:

1. The Dark Knight-It is shameful to call this a comic book movie. Heath gets the Oscar for his take on the Joker, the second best movie villain ever. Vader, you are still #1!

2. Gran Torino-Vintage Eastwood. The guy got robbed for not getting nominated. I hope Clint continues to work in front of the camera more.

3. Rambo-Pure action flick. Nice to see this character back on the screen and even better to see Stallone directing his own films now. Thanks for bringing Johnny back.

4. WallE- Pixar movies seem to get better as they go. Nice lesson with this movie too.

5. Appaloosa-I am so thankful there was a western released this year. Good work by Ed Harris.

6. Iron Man- Marvel has started a nice franchise with this film.

7. The Bank Job- Great little heist flick. Statham needs to do more like this one.

Pitcher and catchers report in less then 2 weeks, I am thrilled! Now if we can just sign a free agent or two.

Top Ten: Christmas Movies!

Since it is that time of the year, here are my rankings. Go and watch some or all of these and enjoy!

1. A Christmas Story
2. It's a Wonderful Life
3. Love Actually
4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Original)
5. Christmas Vacation
6. A Charlie Brown Christmas
7. Elf
8. Family Man
9. Miracle on 34th Street (Original)
10. Scrooged

The Rangers finally traded some of their catching surplus. Gerald Laird was traded to Detroit for 2 minor leage pitching prospects. I consider that not a bad deal because this organization always needs pitching depth. Now, will they pick up a free agent? Ben Sheets is mighty tempting.

Will the Cowboys make the playoffs? Find out Saturday night. I hope they have the NFL network where I am going.

Quantum of Ok

Every fews years I get to experience a new movie from the oldest movie franchise around so it is always quite an event. James Bond has been entertaining crowds for almost 50 years now with 22 movies and I just about love all of them all. The franchise went through a reboot with the last movie Casino Royale and I was not onboard with this move but was cautiously optimistic though. They started off right by selecting Daniel Craig and this guy nails the role. He is not like any of the past Bonds on screen but is the Bond from the original novels which is quite an improvement for the character. Casino Royale turned out to be fantastic and dare I say one of the best of the series.

Quantum of Solace follows up right where Casino left off and immediately jumps into a car chase already in progress, nice way to start a movie. Things pretty much go downhill from there. The story is average, the editing bad, and the direction is lackluster. Director Marc Forster has a resume of low to mid level budget dramas so I am not sure why he was selected for the movie. He has never done an action movie let alone a $200 million dollar one and it shows. The only thing this movie has going for it is Danel Craig and he is a complete bad ass in the film and his Bond does anything to get the job done. As always I look foward to the next installment though.

The Cowboys have won 2 in a row and are back in the chase, let's see what happens on Thanksgiving where hopefully the main entree will be Seahawk. All is quiet in the Baseball free agency hunt so far but it will heat up soon. Unfortunately the Rangers will stay in the cold.

Movie of the week: I always view some old Bond movies when a new one is out so I am going with From Russia with Love. Connery is greatness.

TV show of the week: Robot Chicken: Star Wars 2. Boba Fett slicing up Ewoks with a lightsaber=priceless.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gran Torino=Greatness

Clint Eastwood has a new move coming out in December and it looks great. It is nice to see him in front of the camera again after directing only on his last three movies. He looks tough as nails in this and I can't wait!

Enjoy some Clint greatness!

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/grantorino/

RIP Paul Newman

It has been awhile since I have updated my obituary blog so here it goes. Awhile back we lost a true hollywood legend in Paul Newman. Word had been going around for awhile that he had lung cancer and was not doing to well so I had been going thru some of my favorites of his recently.

Cool hand Luke has always been my favorite of his and I got the Blu Ray recently and it is fantastic! Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is great and also ranks among the top ten Westerns of all time. He and Robert Redford also teamed up for the Sting and it was rumored they we were always looking for another project to collaborate on but they never could come up with it. Too bad, they were magic together on the screen.

Paul was nominated for Best Actor 9 times in his career and won only one once for his role in The Color of Money, the seqeul to one of his earlier films The Hustler. He got tired of attending the awards ceremony and he did not go to accept his Oscar. One of his lesser known roles was Nobody's Fool in 1995 and it was a comedic turn for him and he received another Oscar nod for that film. Paul continued to do supporting roles at the end of his career and was the voice of Doc in the Pixar movie Cars.

I admired Paul Newman alot for things he did outside of his movie career. Being married to his wife and actress Joanne Woodward for over fifty years is not the norm for a Hollywood couple. He also created Newman's Own food products with everything from salad dressing to popcorn where all profits go to assist kids in need. He was a true legend and he will be missed.

Are the Cowboys done for the season? I'm glad it is the bye week because I am losing interest quick.

Tv show of the week: NBC's Kath and Kim. Selma Blair is hilarious!

I will try to update again soon and hopefully with no death of any kind.