Stone

Although I watched this movie while it was still considered Tuesday, I write my blog now and thus have my first post of June because it's past midnight lol. Anyway so the plot of the film comes down to this: Parole officer Jack Mabry (Robert De Niro) has only a few weeks left before retirement and wishes to finish out the cases he's been assigned. One such case is that of Gerald "Stone" Creeson (Edward Norton), a convicted arsonist who is up for parole. Jack is initially reluctant to indulge Stone in the coarse banter he wishes to pursue and feels little sympathy for the prisoner's pleads for an early release. Seeing little hope in convincing Jack himself, Stone arranges for his wife Lucetta (Milla Jovovich) to seduce the officer, but motives and intentions steadily blur amidst the passions and buried secrets of the corrupted players in this deadly game of deception.When this movie was first announced I had wanted to see it because I like Edward Norton's acting. I've seen him in The Illusionist, The Painted Veil, The Incredible Hulk and maybe other stuff I can't think of right now. I'm convinced that this guy knows how to act. Then again that's why he's in the acting business right? Anywho, the movie was pretty good if I do say so myself, but be warned, there's boobies and baby making to be seen(if you have young ones present that might not need to be watching such things yet...put them to sleep).

Thor

Out of all the people that wanted to see this movie, I think I was the last one to finally get to watch it. I had heard nothing but good reviews(except for two friends that said it was "alright") so not being able to watch it was getting to me. Alas, I finally got to see it yesterday. I'm glad I did. Much like the most recent of Marvel films, this one also has a post-credits scene **SPOILER**that leads to the Avengers film for 2012(though really this shouldn't be a spoiler to you if you've been watching these Marvel movies lately).**END SPOILER** I liked the chemistry all actors showed. Anthony Hopkins is great as Odin, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston as Thor/Loki respectively. Overall they all did great. Stan Lee makes one of his famous cameos in this film. I'm looking forward to Captain America in July(hopefully it doesn't take as long to watch it as Thor did). No trailer this time since it's a current film that still has commercials airing to promote it.

That's What I Am

WWE Studios' latest motion picture. This film stars Ed Harris, Chase Ellison, Amy Madigan and features WWE superstar Randy Orton. The film is based on true events and is set in 1965. 13-year-old Andy Nichol(Ellison) a bright student, who like most kids his age, will do anything to avoid conflict for fear of suffering overwhelming ridicule and punishment from his junior high school peers. Everyone's favorite teacher, Mr. Simon(Harris), pairs Andy with the school's biggest outcast and social pariah, Stanley(Alexander Walters), on a critical term project. Mr. Simon finds himself the target of malicious rumor after Principal Kelner suspends a school bully for beating up a female classmate. It was interesting to see WWE touch a sensitive issue regarding **SPOILERS**homosexuality**END SPOILER**. It was a good overall movie. I felt all actors delivered the roles given to them. Here's the trailer for you.

My Seal Of Approval

So just for the sake of my boredom, I decided to change my seal of approval. I went from this:

To the newly created:

I figured it might be easier to work with a star seal that won't take up as much space on the pictures I upload. We'll see how it turns out.

Side Note: This blogging stuff isn't that bad haha. It's been giving me something to do even if I post about nothing useful(like these seals of mine).

School Of Life

You know? At this point I don't know where I'd be without Netflix lol. I applaud the people behind the idea. Ryan Reynolds once again delivers a great role in this film about a middle school and the student-elected "Teacher Of The Year" award. For the past 43 years, this award has been given to "Stormin' Norman Warner" played by John Astin. After the passing of his father, Matt Warner(David Paymer), who is also teaching at this school, bears the heavy burden of living up to the Warner name(and this is not easy). Enter Michael D'Angelo(Ryan Reynolds) A.K.A. "Mr.D"...who has come to Fallbrook Middle School as Stormin' Norman's replacement in the History department. The competition heats up for Matt as everyone just loves the new teacher in town. Having never heard of this movie before, I was once again drawn to it when I saw Ryan Reynolds on the cover lol.

Let it be known that this cover sucks and is not the one that Netflix lists. I just couldn't find a decently sized scan of the cover to add my seal of approval to. Anyway, this TV film is a winner in my book. Oh and this is the cover that I liked and is displayed on Netflix for all to see.

NOTE: I would have posted the trailer but after having watched it, I noticed there's a spoiler in there that should have been removed.

Merlin

So again thanks to Netflix I have been introduced to The Adventures of Merlin. As you might be able to tell, it's a show based on the early years of Merlin's life. He learns that his purpose is to protect and live alongside Prince Arthur(get it? Not king yet). Camelot in this series is ruled by King Uther Pendragon, a man who views magic as pure evil and has no problem executing anyone caught practicing magic. You know Merlin has it tough. Anywho, I like this show now and Netflix currently offers 2 seasons of it. In my opinion it has good storytelling and a mix of humor(though it's not all fun and games). The 4th season is suppose to start airing in the fall although I honestly don't even know what channel haha. I need to find season 3 somewhere so I can keep up. I approve of this show and am looking forward to the rest of Merlin's adventures.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

So the highlight of my week is officially set. One of WWE's most iconic superstars Stone Cold Steve Austin replied to me on Twitter. He had posted about how he wanted to grill today. I asked him if he recommended the brand that was seen in his picture. Thus, his reply =D