Hello again folks!
I keep having trouble doing this weekly but I'll redouble my efforts to do so
NOW
TWO Movie reviews...wow...lazy bastard Dave lol....
First = 'Noah' (WARNING: SPOILERS!)
'Noah' is of course based on the biblical passages in Genesis of how Noah was chosen by God
to save the animals of the Earth cause man was corrupt and needed to be...well...Gone.
Saying that this movie takes liberties with the Bible to make the movie more dramatic is a
true understatement. Rock giants help and defend Noah and his family and man's corruption
is not just of the soul but also of the physical and technological kind. Man is seen as having
steam power and almost rifles. It as if the writer and director decided that moral corruption
wasn't enough but they had to put in that humans were destroying the earth, or their little
corner of it as well.
This is not to say that the movie Isn't good. The performances given by all were well done and,
other than one scene where I felt it was slightly overacted by Emma Watson (who play's Shem's
wife), compelling and engaging performances. You care about what happens to this family.
Russell Crowe has gone for a minimalist performance as Noah in depicting his struggles with
what he is to do and how to understand and interpret God's will. This makes the movie more
stressful in discovering how it will end and play out.
As usual, I went to a matinee (to save MONEY!) so I would say if you are interested in seeing this
then, as I do, go to a matinee and save money. It's a good quasi-religious film which uses Noah's
beliefs, faith and devotion to show that good people can overcome bad situations or bad people.
'Noah' gets a Thumbs Up (but not Way up)
Second = 'Son of God' (WARNING: SPOILERS)
( Second warning: being a Catholic myself, Jesus will Always be capitalized as will the words
'Him' (and related), 'God' (and related) and the like. If you have trouble with this stop reading)
'Son of God' is the story of Jesus of Nazareth from the time when he starts gathering his apostles
to John's vision of Him after Jesus' resurrection while he was in exile. The footage is taken from
the History Channel's mini series 'The Bible' which tried to depict a more realistic view of BC
Israel and the Middle East. The mini series was great and gave a feeling that one could actually
feel what it was like to live then sans heat and little cover.
It is well done and makes the viewer see not just the spirituality and faith of the apostles and
Jesus but also the humanity of them all. You see the astonishment of the people reflected in the
apostles faces when Jesus heals the cripple and tells him to get up and walk. You see the humanity
of Jesus when he stops to speak to children with a smile and joy, even when he is talking about
the destruction of the Jewish temple. Diogo Morgado brings a humanity to Jesus that has not been seen since Robert Powell's portrayal of Him in the 1977 mini series 'Jesus of Nazareth'. Not only
is he charismatic but he is confident and playful, as if he knows what's going to happen before it
does as sees wonder and a little amusement in it. All the parts are well acted and engaging and
Peter's portrayal by Darwin Shaw is strong and confident. He shows how much of a true leader
Peter will become not just in his faith but in his no nonsense, too-the-point bluntness as to what to
believe and how to follow Jesus.
As usual, I went to a matinee (to save MONEY!) but this is a movie that should be enjoyed. If you
want to see 'Son of God' then just go. This is a movie Worth the time and money. It is a good
religious film that shows a realism to the time and a humanity to the story that makes it a Better
movie.
'Son of God' gets a Thumbs Way Up
OK. so I saw 'Captain America; The Winter Soldier' and I'll do a review on that in a few weeks
after most people have seen it so I don't spoil too much of it.
Hopefully tomorrow I will do an actual 'David D. Life Update' blog so stay tuned!
That's All for Now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life is Insane. You're Not.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Movie Review - Robocop (2014) WOW!
SO
I saw the new ROBOCOP a few weeks ago and have been meaning to say something about it...
SPOILER ALERT!
First, it was GREAT! It was an excellent remake of a great movie! There were many differences and
overall it is really good.
The premise is the same - cop Alex Murphy is severely injured in the line of duty and is used for an
experimental project and giving him his life back - but it stops there. The corporation, Omni Corp., is
looking to put robots on the streets of America to aid in defense and crime prevention and control.
The government has said NO and Omni Corp. is looking to 'work around' this no. In walks what is
left of Alex Murphy. Murphy and his partner, John Lewis, are after a crime boss. The boss gets word
of this from dirty cops and Murphy is blown up in a car bomb. Murphy gets used for Omni Corp's
project and Robocop is born.
There are many differences in this new version that I found refreshing. Cops going after crime bosses
and doing police work for one and the fact that both Murphy and Lewis are not 'beat' cops but detec-
tives. Lewis being a black man/African-American man was a great modernization, and makes a Lot of sense, as the movie takes place in Detroit, a city with a large African-American population.
In fact, several African-Americans are in this film, most notable one of the dirty detectives, the cap-
tain of Murphy's division, and Cameo's of TV News Reporter/Opinionist Pat Novak played by the
ever vibrant and energetic Samuel L. Jackson
Also, this update makes all the characters more human and thus makes the movie more human, ask-
ing the question what it Really means to Be human. This is a major plot point as most of Murphy's
body is gone. Only his head, hand and respitory organs and heart remain. Murphy isn't so much a
man in a robot's body as he is a robot with human parts and Murphy, well played by actor Joel
Kinnaman, struggles with this and how he can be a husband and father to his family when so little
physical humanity remains. He takes us through a convincing journey to his humanity and back to
his family by the movies end.
All the actors and actresses in this film were great and Gary Oldman, playing the part of Dr. Dennett
Norton, adds a great amount of humanity to the film, struggling with what he is creating verses how
to help Murphy save his family and humanity.
The only part of this remake that falls remotely flat is the part of Raymond Sellars, played by Michael
Keaton. Not due to Keaton's acting but due to the ambiguous way Sellars is portrayed through much
of the movie. We know he is just interested in getting robots on the streets of America but he does not
feel sinister or...'Corporate' enough until maybe the third act of the film. Again, Keaton plays this part well but through the script he just doesn't come off as a really bad guy. Just someone looking to make
money and that's were the whole humanizing of this remake fails a bit.
Overall, this remake is Great and shows the humanity of all the persons involved, sometimes to the
slight detriment of the film.
If you haven't seen it, Go See this movie remake! It's worth the time!
( I made this a bit short so if I didn't hit on some things y'all's will just have to go see the movie to get them answered!)
My next movie review will be on 'Son of God' sometime this weekend.
That's all for Now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life is Insane. You're Not.
I saw the new ROBOCOP a few weeks ago and have been meaning to say something about it...
SPOILER ALERT!
First, it was GREAT! It was an excellent remake of a great movie! There were many differences and
overall it is really good.
The premise is the same - cop Alex Murphy is severely injured in the line of duty and is used for an
experimental project and giving him his life back - but it stops there. The corporation, Omni Corp., is
looking to put robots on the streets of America to aid in defense and crime prevention and control.
The government has said NO and Omni Corp. is looking to 'work around' this no. In walks what is
left of Alex Murphy. Murphy and his partner, John Lewis, are after a crime boss. The boss gets word
of this from dirty cops and Murphy is blown up in a car bomb. Murphy gets used for Omni Corp's
project and Robocop is born.
There are many differences in this new version that I found refreshing. Cops going after crime bosses
and doing police work for one and the fact that both Murphy and Lewis are not 'beat' cops but detec-
tives. Lewis being a black man/African-American man was a great modernization, and makes a Lot of sense, as the movie takes place in Detroit, a city with a large African-American population.
In fact, several African-Americans are in this film, most notable one of the dirty detectives, the cap-
tain of Murphy's division, and Cameo's of TV News Reporter/Opinionist Pat Novak played by the
ever vibrant and energetic Samuel L. Jackson
Also, this update makes all the characters more human and thus makes the movie more human, ask-
ing the question what it Really means to Be human. This is a major plot point as most of Murphy's
body is gone. Only his head, hand and respitory organs and heart remain. Murphy isn't so much a
man in a robot's body as he is a robot with human parts and Murphy, well played by actor Joel
Kinnaman, struggles with this and how he can be a husband and father to his family when so little
physical humanity remains. He takes us through a convincing journey to his humanity and back to
his family by the movies end.
All the actors and actresses in this film were great and Gary Oldman, playing the part of Dr. Dennett
Norton, adds a great amount of humanity to the film, struggling with what he is creating verses how
to help Murphy save his family and humanity.
The only part of this remake that falls remotely flat is the part of Raymond Sellars, played by Michael
Keaton. Not due to Keaton's acting but due to the ambiguous way Sellars is portrayed through much
of the movie. We know he is just interested in getting robots on the streets of America but he does not
feel sinister or...'Corporate' enough until maybe the third act of the film. Again, Keaton plays this part well but through the script he just doesn't come off as a really bad guy. Just someone looking to make
money and that's were the whole humanizing of this remake fails a bit.
Overall, this remake is Great and shows the humanity of all the persons involved, sometimes to the
slight detriment of the film.
If you haven't seen it, Go See this movie remake! It's worth the time!
( I made this a bit short so if I didn't hit on some things y'all's will just have to go see the movie to get them answered!)
My next movie review will be on 'Son of God' sometime this weekend.
That's all for Now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life is Insane. You're Not.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
New Year New Post! = WELCOME to 2014! Same old, same Old....
Hello all! Thanks for being patient and coming back to the blog that is all about things
David M. DiFrancesco!
Sorry to start off this year with a RANT but....needs...heh...
so I play video games and computer games - I have an Xbox 360 and a PC that I play games on - and I like playing RPG's, specifically MMO's. ( look up MMO if you don't know what it is, Chummly)
I have play World of Warcraft (WoW to the players) the Star Wars MMO (SW:TOR - Chummly),
Guild Wars 2 and Neverwinter MMO. all are great fun and very social!
However it's when people forget this social aspect that the fun stops.
I was playing one of these games a while ago and running through a dungeon, a small isolated part of the game that is more challenging - a player can only run through these successfully with other players, usually 5 but certain ones allow for more players - and while playing I noticed one of the group members had left. I looked back at the chat log and noticed this player said 'Kallista (my character) doesn't know her role. This is lame. I'm out.' and just left.
Not only did this shock me that someone would leave in the middle of a fight but that I was singled out as not knowing what I was doing when I was told what to do at the start of the dungeon trek.
This got me to thinking that no matter where you go or what you do someone will always belittle you
and make you look and feel like a fool simply because they can.
Was this person right? Maybe.
Did they do it in a respectful way to the whole group? HELL NO!
I took time away from the game and thought about what had happened and did it Really matter.
After all it's just a Game right?
People don't make these games their lives Right?
right?
uh.....
From what I have experienced over the years, players of these games, and tabletop games, take them
Way too seriously. Maybe their Real Lives are shit so they can feel Strong and Mighty (RUNDMC!)
in these games and when someone does play the way they do it breaks their reality?
I have no clue but I know me and that I never Really care what people think about me, especially someone who would rather call me lame and then make our game more difficult and not as fun for not just me but the other people in the game group.
OK...I can Hear you "But DDF? Why the FISHNICK should we care? As You said 'It's Just a Game'!
Yes but here is the thing....people behave this way because they feel entitled in their strength in these games.
and if they feel that way in a Game....could they possibly take that into Real Life and screw with people's heads?
SO Chummly all's I'm sayin' is that be kind to people in you life....in All your walks of life....cause maybe you are coming off as a jerk,
I could be more ranty but...eh....I'm over it....I will improve. He might stay a jerk. lol
OH and if you don't Like what I'm writing?
DON'T READ IT!
That's all for Now, Space-Pals!
Hope to see you back her again soon.
Remember - Life is Crazy (and so are some people!). You're Not.
Me Too Neither! UMP!
David M. DiFrancesco!
Sorry to start off this year with a RANT but....needs...heh...
so I play video games and computer games - I have an Xbox 360 and a PC that I play games on - and I like playing RPG's, specifically MMO's. ( look up MMO if you don't know what it is, Chummly)
I have play World of Warcraft (WoW to the players) the Star Wars MMO (SW:TOR - Chummly),
Guild Wars 2 and Neverwinter MMO. all are great fun and very social!
However it's when people forget this social aspect that the fun stops.
I was playing one of these games a while ago and running through a dungeon, a small isolated part of the game that is more challenging - a player can only run through these successfully with other players, usually 5 but certain ones allow for more players - and while playing I noticed one of the group members had left. I looked back at the chat log and noticed this player said 'Kallista (my character) doesn't know her role. This is lame. I'm out.' and just left.
Not only did this shock me that someone would leave in the middle of a fight but that I was singled out as not knowing what I was doing when I was told what to do at the start of the dungeon trek.
This got me to thinking that no matter where you go or what you do someone will always belittle you
and make you look and feel like a fool simply because they can.
Was this person right? Maybe.
Did they do it in a respectful way to the whole group? HELL NO!
I took time away from the game and thought about what had happened and did it Really matter.
After all it's just a Game right?
People don't make these games their lives Right?
right?
uh.....
From what I have experienced over the years, players of these games, and tabletop games, take them
Way too seriously. Maybe their Real Lives are shit so they can feel Strong and Mighty (RUNDMC!)
in these games and when someone does play the way they do it breaks their reality?
I have no clue but I know me and that I never Really care what people think about me, especially someone who would rather call me lame and then make our game more difficult and not as fun for not just me but the other people in the game group.
OK...I can Hear you "But DDF? Why the FISHNICK should we care? As You said 'It's Just a Game'!
Yes but here is the thing....people behave this way because they feel entitled in their strength in these games.
and if they feel that way in a Game....could they possibly take that into Real Life and screw with people's heads?
SO Chummly all's I'm sayin' is that be kind to people in you life....in All your walks of life....cause maybe you are coming off as a jerk,
I could be more ranty but...eh....I'm over it....I will improve. He might stay a jerk. lol
OH and if you don't Like what I'm writing?
DON'T READ IT!
That's all for Now, Space-Pals!
Hope to see you back her again soon.
Remember - Life is Crazy (and so are some people!). You're Not.
Me Too Neither! UMP!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
log 24
Happy Easter Space - Pals!
Christ is Risen! Hallelujah!
This was my first thought when I woke up this morning.
Not 'thank god lent is over', not even 'Excellent! Game of Thrones is on tonight!'
But that Jesus Christ, my lord and savior who died on the cross for everyone's sins,
is Risen from the dead.
Not 'happy zombie Jesus day' but that He rose from the dead, triumphing over death,
to Ultimately ascend into Heaven to judge the living and the dead!
If you don't believe that's fine but please
Do Not call Easter 'zombie Jesus day'!
I find it inappropriate and offensive!
That's all for Now, Space - Pals!
Remember: Life is Insane (and so are some people who call Easter 'zombie Jesus day').
You're Not (unless you call Easter 'zombie Jesus day').
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
log23
Howdy all!
So watching BRAVEHEART and realizing there are a lot of good quotes and scenes in this movie!
Anyway...
...just realizing how difficult Lent is and how we really have it easy.
For about 40 days Catholics are supposed to fast in observance of Jesus' time in the desert
and his passion leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.
We get to eat one meal a day and drink as much as we want.
If we were to Really show devotion, Catholics would put their faith in God and not eat
until the situation presented itself.
Human beings are too dependent on their bodies and too willing to indulge their weaknesses.
Lent is all about having Faith and giving up any control or weaknesses you have
in order to allow God into you life and have Him show you how to be a Better Catholic.
Being a better catholic doesn't mean not eating.
It means putting your well-being into God's hands and having the Faith to say
"YOUR will be done, God. Not mine."
I gave up a lot of stuff for Lent this year but I feel Better about Lent this year than I have Ever.
I feel that my heart, soul and my Faith has been giving freely and willingly to God
and to do what He needs me to do. his will not mine.
I have fallen but I have gotten back up and kept on with it.
Before I would be discouraged and figure that the whole day was blown so what does it matter.
I feel more....willing to follow my Lenten obligations and I Want to.
That's all for now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life is Insane. Your Not.
So watching BRAVEHEART and realizing there are a lot of good quotes and scenes in this movie!
Anyway...
...just realizing how difficult Lent is and how we really have it easy.
For about 40 days Catholics are supposed to fast in observance of Jesus' time in the desert
and his passion leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.
We get to eat one meal a day and drink as much as we want.
If we were to Really show devotion, Catholics would put their faith in God and not eat
until the situation presented itself.
Human beings are too dependent on their bodies and too willing to indulge their weaknesses.
Lent is all about having Faith and giving up any control or weaknesses you have
in order to allow God into you life and have Him show you how to be a Better Catholic.
Being a better catholic doesn't mean not eating.
It means putting your well-being into God's hands and having the Faith to say
"YOUR will be done, God. Not mine."
I gave up a lot of stuff for Lent this year but I feel Better about Lent this year than I have Ever.
I feel that my heart, soul and my Faith has been giving freely and willingly to God
and to do what He needs me to do. his will not mine.
I have fallen but I have gotten back up and kept on with it.
Before I would be discouraged and figure that the whole day was blown so what does it matter.
I feel more....willing to follow my Lenten obligations and I Want to.
That's all for now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life is Insane. Your Not.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Log 22
Hid-e-ho Space-pals!
So it's been a while since I have posted anything and here's why...
...for the past month I have had this cold/sinus infection/flu pandemic
that Everyone has had and I'm finally over it!
I never had a fever or body aches but I have had green mucus and Majorly tired.
It's given me a lot of time to think and realize that health is a really important thing!
I mean spending a whole month inside and doing basically nothing
but watching TV and movies and going 'ugh, I'm sick' makes me realize how important
Sunlight, moving and healthy breathing make a person feel Better and stay healthy.
And then, after I was over my sickness I pulled a muscle in my back...sleeping...
Whatthefuck....
So all this damage to my body has made me realize - not for the first time -
That I need to take better care of myself and my body
Probably Not eating healthy and getting enough sleep set me up for sickness
in the first place...I don't know why the hell I pulled a muscle in my bac sleeping...
...probably because I am too damn fat in the first place!
That's all for Now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life is Insane. You're Not.
So it's been a while since I have posted anything and here's why...
...for the past month I have had this cold/sinus infection/flu pandemic
that Everyone has had and I'm finally over it!
I never had a fever or body aches but I have had green mucus and Majorly tired.
It's given me a lot of time to think and realize that health is a really important thing!
I mean spending a whole month inside and doing basically nothing
but watching TV and movies and going 'ugh, I'm sick' makes me realize how important
Sunlight, moving and healthy breathing make a person feel Better and stay healthy.
And then, after I was over my sickness I pulled a muscle in my back...sleeping...
Whatthefuck....
So all this damage to my body has made me realize - not for the first time -
That I need to take better care of myself and my body
Probably Not eating healthy and getting enough sleep set me up for sickness
in the first place...I don't know why the hell I pulled a muscle in my bac sleeping...
...probably because I am too damn fat in the first place!
That's all for Now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life is Insane. You're Not.
Monday, February 18, 2013
log 21
hello Space-Pals!
just sitting here listening to The Matt & Pat Show episode 10
and laughing my ASS off!
LOZENGES!
I'd love a shirt that says Throat-drops! lol
ok if you want to listen go to http://mattandpatshow.com/
anyway....i guess i'm on a lameness of people kick right now
cause something happened to me last week that was just really lame
and it's making me wonder about society...
...so i worked at 4am on Wednesday 02/13/13 and was pretty tired
and really running on fumes but i needed to get my prescriptions.
so i went to the drug store and i was waiting in line
and the guy in front of me, at the counter getting his meds, turns around and yells
'if you're gonna stand that close kiss me at least but really give me some space!'
so i backed up without saying anything to him.
now i had no idea that i was standing too close to him! I was just standing
and zoning out and waiting!
now if this guy had turned around and had said 'can you back up you're standing too close'
i would have said sorry i had no idea and would have backed up.
this guy had created a scene and gone to an extreme or was dramatic instead of being civil.
(ARIEL WAS the name of the sorcerer chick on Thundarr the Barbarian!)
so i posted this on my facebook page and asked a question - is society becoming more
dramatic and extreme? or was I just being too sensitive?
Most of the responses from my friends said what They would have done in that situation
but, with the exception of 3 people, they didn't answer the question.
Now the fact that my friends supported me and basically told me what a Chump this guy was
made me feel really good, supported and I thank all of them for doing that. You guys ROCK!
My brother was the first one to reply and answer the question and i thought that was Awesome too!
However, in telling me What they would have done they answered the question.
Most of them would have been just as if not more dramatic or extreme as this guy at the drugstore.
So that tells me that Yes society IS dramatic and extreme.
OK
this is not the only situation i have been in or have seen that makes me think this recently.
The shooting in CT recently, how people respond to each other at my job, how they deal
or not deal with each other at the mall, how people (including me) would rather get tickets for
a movie at a computer terminal instead of going to an actual person, and even how people drive
(this last one not so much cause people change A LOT when they get behind the wheel of a car).
It just makes me think that I don't belong in 'civilized society' and maybe that DOES make me
too sensitive! I don't know!
All I know is that if I had been at the counter getting my meds and someone was standing too close
to me I would have turned around and said "MOTHERFUCKER! BACK THE FUCK UP!"
LOL
i would have said 'you are standing to close please back up or take a step back? thank you.'
although I would love to go all extreme on someone
and there ya go....
That's all for Now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life and 'Society' is Insane. You're Not.
just sitting here listening to The Matt & Pat Show episode 10
and laughing my ASS off!
LOZENGES!
I'd love a shirt that says Throat-drops! lol
ok if you want to listen go to http://mattandpatshow.com/
anyway....i guess i'm on a lameness of people kick right now
cause something happened to me last week that was just really lame
and it's making me wonder about society...
...so i worked at 4am on Wednesday 02/13/13 and was pretty tired
and really running on fumes but i needed to get my prescriptions.
so i went to the drug store and i was waiting in line
and the guy in front of me, at the counter getting his meds, turns around and yells
'if you're gonna stand that close kiss me at least but really give me some space!'
so i backed up without saying anything to him.
now i had no idea that i was standing too close to him! I was just standing
and zoning out and waiting!
now if this guy had turned around and had said 'can you back up you're standing too close'
i would have said sorry i had no idea and would have backed up.
this guy had created a scene and gone to an extreme or was dramatic instead of being civil.
(ARIEL WAS the name of the sorcerer chick on Thundarr the Barbarian!)
so i posted this on my facebook page and asked a question - is society becoming more
dramatic and extreme? or was I just being too sensitive?
Most of the responses from my friends said what They would have done in that situation
but, with the exception of 3 people, they didn't answer the question.
Now the fact that my friends supported me and basically told me what a Chump this guy was
made me feel really good, supported and I thank all of them for doing that. You guys ROCK!
My brother was the first one to reply and answer the question and i thought that was Awesome too!
However, in telling me What they would have done they answered the question.
Most of them would have been just as if not more dramatic or extreme as this guy at the drugstore.
So that tells me that Yes society IS dramatic and extreme.
OK
this is not the only situation i have been in or have seen that makes me think this recently.
The shooting in CT recently, how people respond to each other at my job, how they deal
or not deal with each other at the mall, how people (including me) would rather get tickets for
a movie at a computer terminal instead of going to an actual person, and even how people drive
(this last one not so much cause people change A LOT when they get behind the wheel of a car).
It just makes me think that I don't belong in 'civilized society' and maybe that DOES make me
too sensitive! I don't know!
All I know is that if I had been at the counter getting my meds and someone was standing too close
to me I would have turned around and said "MOTHERFUCKER! BACK THE FUCK UP!"
LOL
i would have said 'you are standing to close please back up or take a step back? thank you.'
although I would love to go all extreme on someone
and there ya go....
That's all for Now, Space-Pals!
Remember: Life and 'Society' is Insane. You're Not.
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