New Release Tuesday

Moana- In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.  I absolutely loved this movie when I saw it at the drive-inn with freezing temps so I will be delighted to watch it again in the comfort of my own home.  Come see what the Rock has cooked up here.

Popcorn- A murderer begins killing off teenagers at a horror-thon they have organized in an abandoned theater.  I saw this for the first time at the Dismember the Alamo Horrorfest a couple of years and loved it.  It was very fitting that we were watching a horror movie about a horror-thon at a horror-thon.  This has been out of print for some time but Synapse films has released it on blu ray for the first time and in a cool steelbook.

Colors- An experienced cop and his rookie partner patrol the streets of East Los Angeles while trying to keep the gang violence under control.  Shout Factory brings us this classic LA cop story directed by the late, great Dennis Hopper.  This features great performances by Robert Duvall and Sean Penn and the movie filled with many up and coming stars of the time.

Americans Season 4- A really good show on FX that I need to get caught up on.

Yes, cheaters do win.

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Happy Ash Wednesday!

I Just Could Not Watch the 2017 Oscars

I used to enjoy watching the Oscars but I put the kibosh on this year’s show. I use to prep for the show by putting the main categories on a grease board at home and getting the household to make their picks.  I would have some great food for the show but last year after a couple of hours I quit watching and got off the couch and went upstairs.  The show become a gut punch.  Sure, the timing was when Sly Stallone lost out for Best Supporting Actor for Creed.  I really thought he was going to be rewarded for creating one of the best characters to ever grace a movie screen for over forty years but no, the powers of the political academy flexed their muscle and gunned down Sly again.  

So, I have boycotted this year’s show and maybe future broadcasts because of I am tired of politics playing a part in entertainment.  Plus, bringing in Jimmy Kimmel as the host does not help the show either as he is unwatchable now because he has become a one trick pony of just bagging on the president.   I like how his pay for the show has been made public because he is a cheap alternative for ABC because they know the Oscars is a sinking ship.  Judging by the news and social media most people are fed up with the Oscars too.  Most of us don’t care about the winner’s political agenda; just get your trophy and thank your family, friends, co-workers, and oh my gosh God if you want.  

So now the 2017 Oscars has proven to be quite a stinker.  The ratings are the lowest they have been in nine years and the acclaimed accounting firm Price Waterhouse got their envelopes mixed up and the wrong Best Picture was announced at the end of the show.  Wow.  I went and watched the end of the show just to see zoo that commenced.  I feel sorry for Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, they were just there to celebrate the greatness of Bonnie and Clyde and hand out a trophy.  I am thinking about applying to Price Waterhouse because they are probably going to have an opening, hell even I can read an envelope.  Anyway, the show apparently stunk, the movie that won Best Picture is one that nobody saw, and the show had a fitting end.  Rant over.