Capote

Just another weblog

Excalibur

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 30th April 2010

Excalibur
Excalibur (1981)

IMDB rating: 7.40

Plot: As the title would suggest, it follows the travels of the legendary sword Excalibur through Arthurian myth, from the violent, powerful hands of Uther Pendragon, to a long-years’ rest in the stone to being redrawn by Uther’s son Arthur, who uses it to defeat the evil invaders and establish the great court of Camelot and the great Knights of the Round Table. It is there in Arthur’s glory years and in his decline, brought on by the love affair between his wife Guenevere and best friend and best knight Sir Lancelot, the Holy Grail Quest which produces many casualties among the knights, and the arrival of Mordred, the son Arthur had by his evil half-sister, the sorceress Morgana. Through it all, the magician Merlin watches over everything, always ready to throw in a Charm of Making when it’s called for.

buy cheap online and download Excalibur

Directors: Boorman John

Actors: Terry Nigel,Clay Nicholas,Geoffrey Paul,Williamson Nicol,Addie Robert,Byrne Gabriel,Buckley Keith,Neeson Liam,Redgrave Corin,O’Brien Niall,Stewart Patrick,Swift Clive,Fantasy,Adventure,

Vegas Hotels, LasVegasDirect.com, and vegas weather in Dec?
1-) These are the hotels I’m looking at. Anyone have any suggestions, have you stayed at any? I’m looking for a hotel that has some things to do on site, but I won’t be spending a lot of time in the room. I’m 22, going with my 23 year old husband and his parents (48 &49) who like to gamble. I’m more interested in shows and rides.
Sahara
Luxor
Excalibur
MGM Grand
Vdara (By Bellagio)
Caesar’s Palace

2) Why is Caesar’s Palace such a popular hotel? What does it have to offer?

3) Has anyone ever used www.LasVegasDirect.com? Can you please tell me if it is reliable or not. It has a link to the BBB (better business bureau), so that means it HAS to be legitimate, right?

4) We will be in Vegas either the second or third week in December. How is the wether, can you still swim in pools, are attractions shut down (rides)?

5) Does anyone know of any ‘vegas packages’ (NOT plane and hotel) that are a value pack for shows, attractions, etc?

Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate it!


Never heard of that site. Go to the BBB site and check them out. Just because they have link to it doesn’t mean they have a good rating. Always check them out before giving them your hard earned money.

Eliminate the Sahara ( in the middle of nowhere at the north end of the strip ). Luxor is very tricky in there resort fees and one of the highest on the strip. Excalibur has a good location and the worst buffet in Las Vegas. MGM still one of the best but it is so large you have to make sure you figure in the time just to get out of the place if going to a show. Vdara is new and know nothing about it. Caesars is one of the oldest properties on the strip and still one of the classiest and best. Their Forum shops is something you just have to see to believe.

That week you are looking at is winter here and temps will be in the 50’s during the day and in the low 40’s at night. Not swimming weather.

lvgeno | Jan 20, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Romancing the Stone

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 26th April 2010

Romancing the Stone
Romancing the Stone (1984)

IMDB rating: 6.80

Plot: Joan Wilder is a mousey writer of romance novels. She finds a package from her sister mailed from Colombia in her mailbox. A call from her sister tells her that she has been kidnapped and that bringing the package to Colombia is necessary for her safety and release. Being fairly clueless, she leaves for Colombia to rescue her sister. She is lost within hours of her arrival. She is nearly murdered by one of the men searching for the package when Jack Colton, a fairly low life American rescues her. They begin a journey through the jungle with bullets flying nearby. Is Joan up to all of this? What a way to find out.

buy online Romancing the Stone and download

Directors: Zemeckis Robert

Actors: Douglas Michael,DeVito Danny,Norman Zack,Arau Alfonso,Ojeda Manuel,Nesnow Joe,Chavez Jose,Garcia Camillo,Puebla Rodrigo,Morayta Paco,Action,Adventure,Comedy,Romance,

do you hav any good heavy metal bands tht i could listen too?
i listen too bring me the horizon my chemical romance stone sour rise against and slipknot ect.


erm…..not sure if you consider all these heavy metal but you’ve got mcr and stone sour on your list and these bands are similar to them

Breaking Benjamin
Rage Against the Machine
Avenged Sevenfold
Chevelle
Creed
Crossfade
Disturbed
Flyleaf (female lead)
Paramore (female lead)
Framing Hanley
Hollywood Undead
Incubus
Linkin Park
Papa Roach
Rev Theory
Shinedown
Taking Back Sunday
Three Days Grace
The Used (VERY similar to MCR)
30 Seconds to Mars

Evanescence is amazing, but they’re not really like these other bands. they’re still rock though.

hope this helped!!!!

Lynk | Jan 24, 2010


System of a Down, Trivium, Godsmack & All That Remains.
PARAMORE<3 | Jan 24, 2010


rock songs i love :)

Oomph! – Labyrinth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfidvf-nW mE&feature=related

Oomph! – Sandman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAGb6zAd_ a4

Deathstars – Death Dies Hard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWUmw2ITa FA

Artifact – The Only Salvation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC2LRLga2 cw

Celldweller – Switchback
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knV1H163I SE

Cinder – Soul Creation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqIUn8Ewf gU

Korn – Evolution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VntFEWF8I 8A

great rock channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/NuclearBlast Europe
RedAngel | Jan 24, 2010


i wouldn’t consider any of those heavy metal (though, i’m sure you’ll be told this heaps in your answers….) …

maybe eh blink 182, breaking benjamin, hed planet earth? , thousand foot krutch? marilyn manson, metallica, pennywise, 3 days grace, trust company or even the cruxshadows?
… i really dont know
Mushrooms | Jan 24, 2010


INCUBUS only the really old stuff though
SYSTEM OF A DOWN again, only the old stuff
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
NIN
SMASHING PUMPKINS

These aren’t really heavy metal, though….
what | Jan 25, 2010


chelsea grin,
shotgun facelift
whitechapel

and try this
V V
http://www.myspace.com/bloodmakesgoodlub e
Shaylin(: | Jan 25, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

City of Ember

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 25th April 2010

City of Ember
City of Ember (2008)

IMDB rating: 7.00

Plot: For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember’s once powerful generator is failing … and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city’s existence, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever.

look at

Directors: Kenan Gil

Actors: Ryall David,McElhinney Ian,Treadaway Harry,Robbins Tim,Murray Bill,Hogg B.J.,Jones Toby,Jessup Matt,Thompson Myles,McAndrew Eoin,MacNeill Conor,Adventure,Family,Fantasy,

what are the top 10 best sci fi movies?
hi i would like to know what your top 10 sci fi movies are
i don’t really mean like ghosts or demons but like travailing to different worlds … umm aliens .. umm element powers…ummm strange stuff happening to the world(((((when i say elements not like super hero movies i.e, superman))))))) weird stuff like that but i really dislike paranormal activity movies
some of my fav. are sci fi, mystery

i also like anime (Japanese cartoons) they have some really cool ones..

like one sci fi i saw recently was called "city of ember",also "district 9" that was a good one so was "doomsday"

PS: im a complete sci fi geek =P
well anything thats not about ghosts or demons


I would say these, however, you’re really limiting it because they’re a lot of sci-fi movies that aren’t ‘out of this world.’

Also, some of these movies are part of a series, so I will include the series as a whole. Some of these aren’t ‘out of this world,’ but this is my list.

Alien (I’d include Aliens as well, but not the other sequels).
Star Trek (I personally like part 2 and part 6, as well as the new one that’s the re-load)
Enemy Mine
Star Wars (obviously, part 3, 4, and 6 are my favorites)
Stargate
Planet of the apes (the original)
Blade Runner *NUMBER ONE FOR SURE*
Terminator
The matrix
The Thing
Generico | Jan 23, 2010


If you like both sci fi and anime then watch the movie Akira, its awesome.
Along with the matrix series there is also the Animatrix, which is basically anime set in the matrix world occurring long before the movies take place.
smishhh | Jan 23, 2010


District 9
The Happening
Knowing
Back To The Future

Sorry all i can think of at the moment
Miss[E]x | Jan 23, 2010


I honestly haven’t seen all that many, and I’ve yet to see a lot of the acclaimed stuff like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner, but here are the 10 best I’ve seen:

1. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
2. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
3. Metropolis (1927)
4. The Iron Giant (1999)
5. Star Wars (I’m just gonna count the series as one so that I can add more)
6. Treasure Planet (2001)
7. A Trip to the Moon (1902)
8. Tron (1982)
9. City of Ember (2008)
10. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

Also, Westworld (1973) and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) were really cool.

(Looking back) I guess I’m not sure having four animated movies in my top six really does a lot to validate my opinion on such topics :)
valley_dweller | Jan 23, 2010


I don’t know if in this order exactly, but these 10 … ok 25 movies are awesome:

The Philadelphia Experiment
Children of Men
Dark City
Twelve Monkeys
I Robot
Fire In The Sky
Strange Days
The Matrix
Back To the Future
Jurassic Park
Aliens
Terminator (the sequel is even better
Blade Runner
District 9
The Mist
Event Horizon
The Thing
2012
The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey
Batteries Not Included
Code 46
Natural City
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Solaris
Bicentennial Man
Miguel | Jan 23, 2010


1) Any of the Star wars Movies (Except Clone Wars)
2) Serenity
3) Nausicaa in the Valley of the wind
4) Silent Running
5) Independence Day
6) The Day the Earth Stood Still
7) Forbidden Planet
8) This Island Earth
9) War of the Worlds (Tom Cruise Version)
10) This Island Earth
Jim | Jan 24, 2010


1-Star Wars (obviously)
2- Back to the Future
3-………….idk
Artemis Fowl will be on the list once they make the movie
NYY123 | Jan 24, 2010


A Scanner Darkly. Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr. There’s no way you could do anything but love it.
The Day The Earth Stood Still. Keanu Reeves. It really changed the way I view a lot of things. Like, the entire human race.
The Matrix. Keanu Reeves. The first one is best. Don’t waste your time with the Animatrix. My brain dissolved and melted out my eyes when I saw it.
The Astronaut’s Wife. Johnny Depp comes back from space with an alien inside of him.
Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home. Undoubtedly the best Star Trek movie ever.
Planet Terror, Shaun of the Dead. If you like great zombie films.
Avatar. I saw it a couple hours ago; it blew my mind. The most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Invasion is the newest remake.
Powder. Sean Patrick Flannery plays a beyond-genius albino kid with electrolosis powerz. Just pure amazing.
2012. Surprisingly good.
The Core. AMAZING.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide To the Galaxy. Read the book because it’s waaaay better.

As for anime, I suggest Princess Monanoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away. My friend really liked Kiki’s Delivery Service and Castle in the Sky, which I have yet to watch. I’m a huge Pokemon fan.
MargeoftheDead | Jan 24, 2010


Avatar
Transformers
Vicnoid1233 | Jan 24, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Last Samurai, The

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 21st April 2010

Last Samurai, The
Last Samurai, The (2003)

IMDB rating: 7.80

Plot: In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren, a cynical veteran of the American Civil war who will work for anyone, is hired by Americans who want lucrative contracts with the Emperor of Japan to train the peasant conscripts for the first standing imperial army in modern warfare using firearms. The imperial Omura cabinet’s first priority is to repress a rebellion of traditionalist Samurai -hereditary warriors- who remain devoted to the sacred dynasty but reject the Westernizing policy and even refuse firearms. Yet when his ill-prepared superior force sets out too soon, their panic allows the sword-wielding samurai to crush them. Badly wounded Algren’s courageous stand makes the samurai leader Katsumoto spare his life; once nursed to health he learns to know and respect the old Japanese way, and participates as advisor in Katsumoto’s failed attempt to save the Bushido tradition, but Omura gets repressive laws enacted- he must now choose to honor his loyalty to one of the embittered sides when the conflict returns to the battlefield…

Directors: Zwick Edward

Actors: Cruise Tom,Connolly Billy,Goldwyn Tony,Shin Koyamada,Spall Timothy,Watanabe Ken,Atherton William,Lindberg Chad,Godshall Sr. Ray,Harada Masato,Odate Masashi,Koyama John,Nakamura Shichinosuke,Igawa Togo,Nikaido Satoshi,Wada Shintaro,Drama,War,Action,Adventure,

Is "Avatar" another example of White guilt? Racism?
Is the movie "Avatar" another example of "white guilt"? Think of "Dances With Wolves" or "The Last Samurai", where instead of being the conqueror, the white hero becomes a member and then saviour of an indigenous people. Is "Avatar" the latest of these types of movies, and if it is does this mean it is racist? (I mean, is it so hard to think that a Native people could save themselves without the help of a white saviour?)

Or, is the movie simply a way to get humans who see the environment as something to dominate/conquer to think about our environmental practices – and the way to make them (or us, depending on who you are) care is by having a human "see the light" about the environment while being amongst an indigenous race that understands and does not think of the earth as something to be "subdued" or "conquered"?
By the way, I did see the movie and loved it. This theme of "white guilt" bothered me a bit (though I’m not white), but I loved the movie because of the world I was transported to.
I did enjoy the movie very much (Pandora was beautiful!), but as an academic I always question things and look at why a certain point of view is put forth in art. We may think that ideas just fall from the sky but they do not. Art is always a reflection of society or the individual person.

If you would like to read something to see the Indigenous Traditionalist (Native American Traditionalist) point of view on the "Noble Savage" theme and the effects of those who feel "White guilt" and wish to dissassociate themselves with their european conqueror heritage (and so they imagine they are the savior instead), please look into the book called "Fantasies of the Master Race: Literature, Cinema, and the Colonization of American Indians" by Ward Churchill. Also you can look at other books by this author and by an author named Vine Deloria Jr. I am not Native American but I’ve done a fair amount of research on the subject and I sympathize with the Traditionalist point of view.
Thank you for your opinions! I will leave it up to voters to choose a best answer.


i believe that the maker of this move was trying to get across what we are doing to the environment. people sometimes try to find problems in every movie instead of just enjoying it.
Viki W | Jan 27, 2010


I don’t think you should look into it so much. It was a movie – enjoy it for what it was, instead of what it could’ve been.
Emily | Jan 27, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Beowulf & Grendel

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 21st April 2010

Beowulf & Grendel
Beowulf & Grendel (2005)

IMDB rating: 6.10

Plot: The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior’s battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster. The monster, Grendel, is not a creature of mythic powers, but one of flesh and blood – immense flesh and raging blood, driven by a vengeance from being wronged, while Beowulf, a victorious soldier in his own right, has become increasingly troubled by the hero-myth rising up around his exploits. Beowulf’s willingness to kill on behalf of Hrothgar wavers when it becomes clear that the King is more responsible for the troll’s rampages than was first apparent. As a soldier, Beowulf is unaccustomed to hesitating. His relationship with the mesmerizing witch, Selma, creates deeper confusion. Swinging his sword at a great, stinking beast is no longer such a simple act. The story is set in barbarous Northern Europe where the reign of the many-gods is giving way to one – the southern invader, Christ. Beowulf is a man caught between sides in this great shift, his simple code transforming and falling apart before his eyes. Vengeance, loyalty and mercy powerfully entwine. A story of blood and beer and sweat, which strips away the mask of the hero-myth, leaving a raw and tangled tale.

Download Beowulf & Grendel

Directors: Gunnarsson Sturla

Actors: Ingvarsson Hringur,Wilding Spencer,Skarsgard Stellan,Sigur?sson Ingvar Eggert,Eyjolfsson Gunnar,Butler Gerard,Whitchurch Philip,Vibert Ronan,McCann Rory,Curran Tony,Delaney Martin,Lewis Mark,Olafsson Olafur Darri,Action,Drama,Adventure,Fantasy,

How do you interpret the end of the 2007 Beowulf movie ?
First of all, I love the new twists they added to the story. It makes it much more interesting.

However, I find it very nightmarish and desturbing, that they never actually defeat the sea demon (Angelina Jolie).

Basically what we have is;
1) the original king, was seduced by the Sea demon … she bore Grendel to him. And Grendel Plagued the city.

2) Beowulf comes along and kills Grendel. However, Beowulf loses his battle with the sea demon, and lays with her instead. He gives her a golden horn, and promises him that as long as she has it, he will be invincible.

3) The Kings is so estatic to be rid of her curse anyway, that he jumps to his death.

4) Beowulf becomes king only to have his demon son (the dragon, born from the sea demon) attack years later. Beowulf sacrifices himself to kill him.

The movie ends with Beowulf’s loyal Wiglaf standing on the shore, holding the cursed horn and looking at the sea demon.

It would have been so much more satisfying if Wiglaf had thrown the horn back into the ocean, and gone back ashore.

As it is the movie ends nightmarish. You are left thinking "Oh God, don’t tell me the same cycle will start all over again."


Probably just setting up for a sequel.
Abigail | Jan 19, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 19th April 2010

Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

IMDB rating: 4.90

Plot: Based on the Jules Verne Novel and set in the late 1870’s – A Woman (Victoria Pratt) hires an anthropologist/adventurer (Rick Shroder) to track down her husband (Peter Fonda), who has disappeared while searching for an elusive passage to the center of the earth.

Directors:

Actors: Rick Schroder,Fonda Peter,Grayhm Steven,Dopud Mike,Brewer Jonathan,Baker Simon,Ken Kirzinger,Puckler Damien,Side Richard,Action,Adventure,Drama,Sci-Fi,

Journey to the Center of the Earth, difference between book and movie?
I need help, i’ve got to know it for my english final, but honestly, i forgot everything I read in that book.


One book, more than a half dozen movie versions. All of which take great liberties with the story and plot.
not a top con & proud | Jan 19, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 17th April 2010

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

IMDB rating: 7.00

Plot: Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.

Directors: Bay Michael

Actors: Turturro John,Turturro John,Ward James Harvey,Adler Charles,Alvarado Derek,Anvar Cas,Benyaer Michael,Bizik Robert,Borodaeff Ted,Brooks Jerome Ro,Brown Anthony C.,Burkett Lee,Carter John Sterling,Carter Larry,Chen Charles,Action,Adventure,Sci-Fi,

Where can I find Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Autobots and Decepticons in english that works on R4?
I found a not working one.
Eragon would also be good.


EBAY.COM :)
Nemo | Feb 03, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Free Willy

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 13th April 2010

Free Willy
Free Willy (1993)

IMDB rating: 5.30

Plot: Fishermen separate a young orca whale (Willy) from his parents and he ends up in a fish bowl at a marina. Meanwhile, a street kid runs afoul of the law and gets caught vandalising the marina, but his social worker gets him off the hook (so to speak) provided he cleans up his mess at the marina. While there, he befriends the whale and teaches him tricks, something the trainer hasn’t been able to do. But when Willy is a dud in front of the audience, the marina owner plans some bad things, and the boy and his friends must try to (*** MAJOR SPOILERS ***) free Willy.

Movies Shop this is really cheap price for it

Directors: Wincer Simon

Actors: Keiko,Richter Jason James,Schellenberg August,Madsen Michael,Ironside Michael,Riehle Richard,Williamson Mykelti,Bacall Michael,Malone Isaiah,Sample Rob,Family,Adventure,Drama,

how do you spell salana eiyung asis (From Free Willy) and what's it mean? ?
I am really trying to figure this out! It’s from the Free Willy triology. It’s something like Salana Eiyung Asis. How’s it CORRECTLY spelt and what does it mean?


Emily, no clue what that means. Btw, Free Willy (Keiko) died yesterday on this date in 1996. Just thought you might like to know if you didn’t.

"Johns" | Dec 13, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Clan of the Cave Bear, The

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 13th April 2010

Clan of the Cave Bear, The
Clan of the Cave Bear, The (1986)

IMDB rating: 4.80

Plot: Natural changes have the clans moving. Iza, medicine woman of the “Clan of the Cave Bear” finds little Ayla from the “other”’s clan – tradition would have the clan kill Ayla immediately, but Iza insists on keeping her. When the little one finds a most needed new cave, she may stay – for now. As it turns out later, she’s a bright child, but has a hard time to keep her place in a clan with different customs. She has to hide her intelligence because she’s a woman.

Directors: Chapman Michael

Actors: Remar James,Waites Thomas G.,Doolittle John,Armstrong Curtis,Doyle Martin,Montanaro Tony,Muscat Mike,Wardlow John,Wardlow Keith,Adventure,Drama,Fantasy,

Jean M Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear and astrology.?
What astrological starsign do you think the lead character Ayla would be?
And why do you think so?


So in 30,000 years the stars have shifted, does that make her sign different?

not a top con & proud | Nov 13, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Agent Cody Banks

Posted by davidperkins1981 on 10th April 2010

Agent Cody Banks
Agent Cody Banks (2003)

IMDB rating: 5.40

Plot: Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz) is a shy common teenager, living with his mother, father and little brother in a suburban house. But he is also a very efficient undercover CIA agent. He is assigned by CIA director (Keith David), with the support of his instructor Ronica Miles (Angie Harmon), to date Natalie Connors (Hilary Duff) in order to be invited to her birthday party and get close and spy Natalie’s father, Dr. Connors (Martin Donovan). Dr. Connors is a brilliant scientist, who has developed some sort of micro-robots with the intention of controlling oil leakage from tankers. However, the investors of the experiment intend to use the device as a powerful weapon.

Directors: Zwart Harald

Actors: Muniz Frankie,David Keith,Vosloo Arnold,Roebuck Daniel,McShane Ian,Hammond Darrell,Donovan Martin,Shelton Marc,Gauthier Chris,Van Gorkum Harry,Widdows Connor,Action,Adventure,Comedy,Crime,Family,Romance,Thriller,

What is this song in Agent Cody Banks I?
In the Agent Cody Banks I it goes something like "everybody want to be a star-iar-iar-iar" ?
Aha found it, its called "Fame and fortune by K.G.B


Ah sorry i dont know im looking for it too
but i think the lyrics go
everybody wants to be a star, WE are, we are, we are..
Sarah | Sep 22, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »