Reviews

Just a quick warning; this is going to be a long post. I am going to review a lot of different things. So if you are interested, keep reading. If not...keep reading anyway. I'm also stealing one of my brother's ideas when it comes to ratings...you'll see

Movies- movies I have seen recently, even if they are not new.

About a Boy:
Our pastor was doing a series on God in the Movies, and this was one he chose. He discussed how, without God in your life, life is pointless, like Hugh Grant's character's life. The movie itself is pretty good and whimsical. I really like the annoying boy, Marcus, who just starts showing up at Will (Hugh Grant's character) house without warning. The relationship they build sets Will on a path of needing other people in his life and accepting others.
Rating- 4 stars and a dead duck

The Dark Knight:
I had some problems with this movie, but I did like parts. This was another movie our pastor talked about. The biggest positive for this movie was Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker. He played the role perfectly and really brought out the attitude of not caring about others. The problem I had is that Batman was a very distant character. Yes, it was a darker movie than other Batman movies, but I'm not sure if it was necessary. Plus, Batman sounded like he had emphysema, which is odd, since Bruce Wayne did not.
Rating- A full deck of Jokers

I Love You Man-
The cast of this movie was appealing enough reason to see it. It was worth every penny. I loved this movie, especially because of Jason Seagal's character. He was hilarious. I wish I could be more like him. There were lots of times I was laughing out loud. At one point, Becky was the only person in the theater that was laughing, which of course made me laugh too. See it.
Rating- 5/5, Totes ma goats

Slumdog Millionaire-
I was cautious going into this movie, as I am with all award winners, but it actually lived up to the billing. The story was amazing and the acting was great. The fact that this one nobody from the slums had all the convenient occurrences that led to him winning the million was great. All the characters were flawless and I don't think it ever contradicted itself, as it easily could have.
Rating- 2,000,000 Rupees

Iron Man-
Becky really likes Robert Downey Jr., so she didn't have a problem letting me get this with my new Netflix subscription. I really like Downey Jr. in this role. He played a good Playboy/genius/millionaire. The action was good and it never got too serious. It was a fun movie with a massive entertainment value. Plus the Dude ws in it (Jeff Daniels)
Rating- 4.5 out of 5

Doubt-
I doubt I'll see another movie like this one.
Rating- 4 nuns and a pedophile

Yes Man-
When i saw previews for this movie I thought 'Hey, is this Liar Liar 2?' But after watching it, it only vaguely reminded me of Jim Carrey's previous role. It was quite fun and comical. I especially liked his boss's parties. I would definitely suggest seeing this one if you want to laugh.
Rating- worth a Redbox

The Station Agent-
I found this one on Netflix. It is rather an obscure independent film, but it was suggested to me based on movies I had rated. It sounded somewhat entertaining, since it sounded just like something that might happen in real life, and it was exactly that. It is a story about a dwarf (Finbar, played by Tom Dinklage) who moves to Newfoundland, New Jersey after inheriting some land from a friend. It is really just the story of Finbar and his new friends Joe and Olivia. Nothing really happens in the movie, but it is fun. I wouldn't suggest it to anyone looking for action, but it is a fun relaxing movie.
Rating- A bright red caboose

Performances- Shows and other performances

Boise Philharmonic-
I came across some tickets 4th hand to see a performance of Iberia! at the Boise Philharmonic. This was music from the Iberian peninsula in Spain, with an influence of Basque. Now if you are into classical music, and I am somewhat, than this would have been a great show for you. But overall I didn't understand enough about what goes into making the music to really appreciate it. Yes, it was amazing to hear all the instruments working together, but it just did not have a moving effect for me. Another downside was that the average age of the people there was probably 59.5, maybe 60. Were felt and looked very young. By the last hour we were ready to just go home. By the time we did get home it was 11:00. So I can imagine that most of the people there were up way past their bed times and many of them probably fell asleep during the show.
Rating- 3/26 songs I really liked

Sports-

The Mariners-
So the Mariners started off really well, and they are still 8-5, but I am a little worried. It is still too early to really tell much about the season, but it looks like they might be struggling with offense again. They really need to get those bats going and get a few more runs on the board. The pitching is going to be alright, but they can't win without scoring
Rating- 1st place in the AL West

Fantasy Baseball-
Looking at my team before the season started you would not have been real impressed. But now that we are rolling, I'm doing awesome. We score on a 22-point a week system heads up. What that means is that each week there are 22 categories in which you compete against one other person. So at the end of the week the score could be 12-10. So there are lots of points to be had. After 2 weeks I should be in first place with a record of 30-12-2. My team is hitting well and pitching well. If they keep it up, I could be looking at a successful season.
Rating-1st baby!

NBA/NHL playoffs-
What, are they on? I didn't notice.
Rating- Someones gotta win.

Other-

Yard work-
It is that time of year again that I bust out the mower and start cleaning up. I hate it. But it has been nicely lately, so I can't complain too much. Our yard will look a lot nicer in a few weeks when we are done getting all the weeds off our side parcel. Until then, it looks like it just has a bald spot from where we filled up a garbage can worth of weeds.
Rating- Probably a sunburn

Lola and her toys/food-
We love Lola so much, and we have found a few new things she really loves as well. We took her to the park and let her run around leash-free for a little while, which she loved. While we were there she found a lacrosse ball and started playing with it. Now that is her favorite toy, even though it is not a good inside toy.
Lola has also discovered that she really loves Milk Bones and Ziggys. Ziggys are just little treats that fit inside of her kong toy. She devours them as soon as she gets them She gets milk bones any time we leave the house. I think she is a little conflicted since she probably hates to see us go, but loves the milk bones.
Rating- Adorable

School-
wearing pretty thin by now. I lost a student on Thursday so I am down to 22, but I think I'll be getting a new one real soon, maybe even tomorrow. Getting a new kid is tough. Hopefully he/she will fit in with the class and not cause any problems.
Rating- 33 days left

Wii games-
Super Swing Golf-tedious and very repetitive, but I can't quit until I beat it all
Okami- I stopped playing this to play golf, so I will get back to it. I love it so far
Wii fit- 92 days and going strong
Rating- Hours and hours wasted

There might be more things added later, but it is near bed time and I am tired. Check back to see some new reviews later.

I am gone-a-rhea....that came out wrong.....bye