Monday, August 10, 2009
Busy Weekend
Sorry I've had no content up, but it was a busy weekend for me. I'm planning on doing some videos throughout the week, so stay tuned for videos/blogs!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Fast and the Furious(2009) Review
My buddy bought this movie on blu-ray on release and finally let me borrow it! I've been dying to see it, so I finally got to watch it yesterday.
The movie picks up after the second film and everything is happening while the third film is going on, from what I understand. Hopefully that makes sense to everyone.
Pre-thoughts:
I heard a lot of good news about the movie initially. I loved the first two and thought Tokyo Drift(3) was OK at best. So, when I found out they were bringing back the original crew from the first movie, I was pumped. Some have said it was the best out of the series!
Thoughts:
-I loved Vin Diesel and Paul Walker together in the first movie. I think they are both good actors and I love how they are on each side of the playing field(ie. cop vs wanted).
-A lot of action and explosions = greatness
-They had some REALLY neat cars in the movie
-Story wasn't as good in my opinion as the first movie. On par with the second movie.
-Not as much racing as I would have liked
Overall:
-It is probably my second favorite in the series. I think the cast alone gives it the edge over the second movie.
-I highly recommend anyone seeing this movie if they can. I'd watch the first and second before seeing this one, so you know the character relationships.
8/10
The movie picks up after the second film and everything is happening while the third film is going on, from what I understand. Hopefully that makes sense to everyone.
Pre-thoughts:
I heard a lot of good news about the movie initially. I loved the first two and thought Tokyo Drift(3) was OK at best. So, when I found out they were bringing back the original crew from the first movie, I was pumped. Some have said it was the best out of the series!
Thoughts:
-I loved Vin Diesel and Paul Walker together in the first movie. I think they are both good actors and I love how they are on each side of the playing field(ie. cop vs wanted).
-A lot of action and explosions = greatness
-They had some REALLY neat cars in the movie
-Story wasn't as good in my opinion as the first movie. On par with the second movie.
-Not as much racing as I would have liked
Overall:
-It is probably my second favorite in the series. I think the cast alone gives it the edge over the second movie.
-I highly recommend anyone seeing this movie if they can. I'd watch the first and second before seeing this one, so you know the character relationships.
8/10
Terrible News
I was given notice at my primary job that I will be laid off in the next week. I will be busy finding another job in the mean time, but will try to keep up with youtube and my blog as much as possible.
-Matt-
-Matt-
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Harry Potter: Half-Blood Prince Review
Before reading this, please check out the previous post for an update on this blog!
So the first official movie review for this channel is Harry Potter: Half-Blood Prince aka Harry Potter 6.
As always, I took my sister(Kuhellsea) to see the movie because it is tradition that we see all HP movies in theatre.
Pre-thoughts:
We had read/heard mixed reviews about this movie through various websites/friends, ect. We were still extremely excited to see it and the trailer was enough to get me past the negativity it has received. Something I cannot comment on is the fact that some of the HP book READERS said that the movie strayed from the book a bit, so while I hope this isn't too true, I feel it probably is.
Thoughts:
-This movie was definitely in my top 3 favorite HP movies to be released. Number one favorite being Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I definitely enjoy the more darker side to the story now that Voldemort is fully released and back to ass kicking power.
-Malfoy had a much bigger role in the movie and I was finally glad to see Malfoy with a more prominent role(but I'm not telling what it is!).
-There was a much higher comedic value to the movie as well. Many more scenes had made me laugh or smile than the others, especially some scenes with Ron.
-As I said before, they put a bit more comedy in it, but they kept up with the darkness that is surrounding Hogwarts/Harry and his crew.
-The one thing I was annoyed with was the fact that they keep going back and forth with the love interests of Harry, Ron and Hermine. I understand that they are getting older and with age attractions grow and it is part of character development, but I wish they would reduce it.
-There was a huge ending and I am extremely excited to see the movie to follow.
Overall
As I said before, it is in my top 3 favorite HP movies of all time. It will be one I buy upon release and can't wait to watch again.
If you are a HP fan, I highly recommend seeing it in theatres if you can, but if not, definitely need to see it on DVD upon release!
8/10
So the first official movie review for this channel is Harry Potter: Half-Blood Prince aka Harry Potter 6.
As always, I took my sister(Kuhellsea) to see the movie because it is tradition that we see all HP movies in theatre.
Pre-thoughts:
We had read/heard mixed reviews about this movie through various websites/friends, ect. We were still extremely excited to see it and the trailer was enough to get me past the negativity it has received. Something I cannot comment on is the fact that some of the HP book READERS said that the movie strayed from the book a bit, so while I hope this isn't too true, I feel it probably is.
Thoughts:
-This movie was definitely in my top 3 favorite HP movies to be released. Number one favorite being Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I definitely enjoy the more darker side to the story now that Voldemort is fully released and back to ass kicking power.
-Malfoy had a much bigger role in the movie and I was finally glad to see Malfoy with a more prominent role(but I'm not telling what it is!).
-There was a much higher comedic value to the movie as well. Many more scenes had made me laugh or smile than the others, especially some scenes with Ron.
-As I said before, they put a bit more comedy in it, but they kept up with the darkness that is surrounding Hogwarts/Harry and his crew.
-The one thing I was annoyed with was the fact that they keep going back and forth with the love interests of Harry, Ron and Hermine. I understand that they are getting older and with age attractions grow and it is part of character development, but I wish they would reduce it.
-There was a huge ending and I am extremely excited to see the movie to follow.
Overall
As I said before, it is in my top 3 favorite HP movies of all time. It will be one I buy upon release and can't wait to watch again.
If you are a HP fan, I highly recommend seeing it in theatres if you can, but if not, definitely need to see it on DVD upon release!
8/10
Will Do My Best!
Hey guys, so I will be uploading a new video tonight that I recorded last night(didn't upload it, because I can't spoil you guys with two videos in one day!
In this video I talk about what my plans are for my written blog here. I've decided that I am going to change the way I do things while I was in the shower thinking. Showers have to be one of the best brainstorming times for me, I'm not even sure why. Here are the changes to look forward to:
1) This blog will be solely for MOVIE REVIEWS and BLOGS.
- You are probably asking this; Why movie reviews and not record them? My answer is simply, because movie reviews are not as in depth as my gaming reviews. I am not going to show movie footage, because I don't want to ruin anything for you. So, without ruining much, I am going to talk about my thoughts on the movies and essentially just review them in text form only. I may still give my intial thoughts of movies I've seen on my movie/DVD videos, but rely on FULL movie reviews here.
2) I will not promise anything, but I am going to try to do ONE movie review a day on this blog. I will let the voters decide on twitter on which to do next. It will most likely be every OTHER day for a movie review, but it will be content, none-the-less.
3) I will try to blog daily as well, that way you can see what is going on in my life, because I have been asked what is a usual day for me. I will also give updates on what to expect, ect.
As always, go to my twitter, which is in the links to the right hand side and follow me to participate in content. It won't always be just for movies, but for actual videos too!
I have started an e-mail for youtubers only, which you can contact me at shepdawg25yt@yahoo.com.
I've already been sent an e-mail by a user and it is very cool to hear from you all.
Would anyone be interested in a ustream? Let me know!
-Matt-
In this video I talk about what my plans are for my written blog here. I've decided that I am going to change the way I do things while I was in the shower thinking. Showers have to be one of the best brainstorming times for me, I'm not even sure why. Here are the changes to look forward to:
1) This blog will be solely for MOVIE REVIEWS and BLOGS.
- You are probably asking this; Why movie reviews and not record them? My answer is simply, because movie reviews are not as in depth as my gaming reviews. I am not going to show movie footage, because I don't want to ruin anything for you. So, without ruining much, I am going to talk about my thoughts on the movies and essentially just review them in text form only. I may still give my intial thoughts of movies I've seen on my movie/DVD videos, but rely on FULL movie reviews here.
2) I will not promise anything, but I am going to try to do ONE movie review a day on this blog. I will let the voters decide on twitter on which to do next. It will most likely be every OTHER day for a movie review, but it will be content, none-the-less.
3) I will try to blog daily as well, that way you can see what is going on in my life, because I have been asked what is a usual day for me. I will also give updates on what to expect, ect.
As always, go to my twitter, which is in the links to the right hand side and follow me to participate in content. It won't always be just for movies, but for actual videos too!
I have started an e-mail for youtubers only, which you can contact me at shepdawg25yt@yahoo.com.
I've already been sent an e-mail by a user and it is very cool to hear from you all.
Would anyone be interested in a ustream? Let me know!
-Matt-
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Updates!
Hey everyone,
I want to first say to the few who continue to check this, thank you for nothing being the whiny asses who want to bitch because I've dropped youtube for awhile. I'm busy and I'm tired and I don't have the time.
The problem with the majority of my followers wanting game play footage with my reviews is.....it takes a lot longer for me to do and thus I have no time to make the videos, because people like to bitch about me just talking about the different aspects of the game. Give me a fuckin' break.
Anyways...........Sorry I had to get that out.
How has everyone been?
I've been working like crazy, I go on vacation next friday and will be gone a week(THANK YOU GOD!) and I have a Cincinnati Reds game with my dad this friday(family tradition between the two of us.)
I've been working some crazy hours, like 14+ hour days and it sucks, but it gets the bills paid.
I did manage to get some movies last weekend(Saturday to be exact) at Buybacks and they are:
1) Quarantine: I HATE handy cam movies, but I LOVED this one. Very well done movie.
2) Never Back Down: Very good movie about MMA(mixed martial arts) and high school bullies. Highly recommend.
3) Wall-E: Because it is awesome and my wife loves it.
4) Punisher: War Zone: I hope it's good. My buddy swears by it as a very good movie.
I forget the other one or two I got. Ah well..I got Netflix and tested it out; so far I've watched:
1) Still Waiting: Terrible sequel to the hilarious movie, Waiting. Do not waste your life away.
2) Fido(instant queue): I love zombie movies and this did not disappoint. It's not your average zombie movie, but a zombie comedy and I found it very entertaining.
3) Taken: HOLY FUCKING SHIT. WATCH THIS MOVIE. Enough said.
4) Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Started watching this, but the wife and I fell asleep; been kind of boring so far.
5) Swingers(instant queue): I want to say this might be Vince Vaughns first big role, but I could be wrong. Pretty good comedy, nothing spectacular.
Been watching Season 1 of Weeds(via instant queue) and it has been awesome so far. I'm on episode 6 and I recommend this dramedy to anyone.
Saturday my Step Sister graduated High School. Very proud of her. She graduated with high honors and is planning on being a pharmacist.
Was going to talk about Microsoft's E3, but I'm too tired now, this blog was longer than I originally wanted anyway.
Take care everyone!
I want to first say to the few who continue to check this, thank you for nothing being the whiny asses who want to bitch because I've dropped youtube for awhile. I'm busy and I'm tired and I don't have the time.
The problem with the majority of my followers wanting game play footage with my reviews is.....it takes a lot longer for me to do and thus I have no time to make the videos, because people like to bitch about me just talking about the different aspects of the game. Give me a fuckin' break.
Anyways...........Sorry I had to get that out.
How has everyone been?
I've been working like crazy, I go on vacation next friday and will be gone a week(THANK YOU GOD!) and I have a Cincinnati Reds game with my dad this friday(family tradition between the two of us.)
I've been working some crazy hours, like 14+ hour days and it sucks, but it gets the bills paid.
I did manage to get some movies last weekend(Saturday to be exact) at Buybacks and they are:
1) Quarantine: I HATE handy cam movies, but I LOVED this one. Very well done movie.
2) Never Back Down: Very good movie about MMA(mixed martial arts) and high school bullies. Highly recommend.
3) Wall-E: Because it is awesome and my wife loves it.
4) Punisher: War Zone: I hope it's good. My buddy swears by it as a very good movie.
I forget the other one or two I got. Ah well..I got Netflix and tested it out; so far I've watched:
1) Still Waiting: Terrible sequel to the hilarious movie, Waiting. Do not waste your life away.
2) Fido(instant queue): I love zombie movies and this did not disappoint. It's not your average zombie movie, but a zombie comedy and I found it very entertaining.
3) Taken: HOLY FUCKING SHIT. WATCH THIS MOVIE. Enough said.
4) Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Started watching this, but the wife and I fell asleep; been kind of boring so far.
5) Swingers(instant queue): I want to say this might be Vince Vaughns first big role, but I could be wrong. Pretty good comedy, nothing spectacular.
Been watching Season 1 of Weeds(via instant queue) and it has been awesome so far. I'm on episode 6 and I recommend this dramedy to anyone.
Saturday my Step Sister graduated High School. Very proud of her. She graduated with high honors and is planning on being a pharmacist.
Was going to talk about Microsoft's E3, but I'm too tired now, this blog was longer than I originally wanted anyway.
Take care everyone!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
More and More Updates
I want to first start my blog by saying, congrats to Mav and Tiff on their wedding! It was gorgeous!
Just going to give an update on my weekend and such...
Friday: I took my wife out on a date night. We had Red Lobster, which may be the greatest seafood restaurant ever. I love it. We went shopping at the mall and I decided I would try and catch up with the times and change my style up a bit. So I got some clothes from American Eagle and got a lot of compliments, so it made me feel pretty good.
After the mall we went and saw X-Men Origins: Wolverine. I LOVED IT. I knew it would be good and I enjoyed the hell out of it. Learned a few minor details that I never actually knew and my wife loved the movie. It will be a blu-ray purchase for sure. By the way, the guy who played Sabertooth(Liev S???) was a shit load better than the guy in the original X-Men films.
Saturday: I watched The Day the Earth Stood Still before I went to celebrate Mother's Day with my step-mom early. I liked it, was a nice smooth drama. I'd recommend it for a rental, maybe a $5 purchase later on.
It was just a fun time hanging out with the family and eating some really good burgers. After we left, my buddy made some cornhole boards and we went there around 10pm and played until 12am. Cornhole and beer = a fun time.
Sunday: Went back to my dads, for my step-sisters 18th birthday. We had fun as usual with the family. Came home, watched the Amazing Race(which I am not a big fan of, but my wife loves it) and the Celebrity Apprentice(not to bad, but not my favorite at all).
Pretty nice and relaxing weekend. I enjoyed it!
-Matt-
How was everyone elses weekend?
Just going to give an update on my weekend and such...
Friday: I took my wife out on a date night. We had Red Lobster, which may be the greatest seafood restaurant ever. I love it. We went shopping at the mall and I decided I would try and catch up with the times and change my style up a bit. So I got some clothes from American Eagle and got a lot of compliments, so it made me feel pretty good.
After the mall we went and saw X-Men Origins: Wolverine. I LOVED IT. I knew it would be good and I enjoyed the hell out of it. Learned a few minor details that I never actually knew and my wife loved the movie. It will be a blu-ray purchase for sure. By the way, the guy who played Sabertooth(Liev S???) was a shit load better than the guy in the original X-Men films.
Saturday: I watched The Day the Earth Stood Still before I went to celebrate Mother's Day with my step-mom early. I liked it, was a nice smooth drama. I'd recommend it for a rental, maybe a $5 purchase later on.
It was just a fun time hanging out with the family and eating some really good burgers. After we left, my buddy made some cornhole boards and we went there around 10pm and played until 12am. Cornhole and beer = a fun time.
Sunday: Went back to my dads, for my step-sisters 18th birthday. We had fun as usual with the family. Came home, watched the Amazing Race(which I am not a big fan of, but my wife loves it) and the Celebrity Apprentice(not to bad, but not my favorite at all).
Pretty nice and relaxing weekend. I enjoyed it!
-Matt-
How was everyone elses weekend?
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