Quick Movie Reviews: Lincoln and Skyfall

Lincoln: This is a film about trying to pass the Thirteenth Amendment. And boy, for what it was, it was very exciting. Of course, people go into it thinking there’d be more scenes dealing with the war and other famous Lincoln speeches. While there were certainly several parts that dragged, this was one superbly acted film. Daniel Day Lewis deserves all the awards come Oscar time. Sally Field was terrific. James Spader was hilarious. Even if you like nothing else about this movie, you can still say you’ve seen acting perfection.

Skyfall: Wow, this was, for lack of a more eloquent phrase, a kick-ass movie. It starts out action packed and continues to keep the audience on the edge of their seats throughout its rather long runtime. Daniel Craig is James Bond perfection. And Javier Bardem is cinemas best villain. You cannot look away from the destruction he causes, no matter how you might want to. And there was James Bond backstory! And a big twist! I couldn’t leave the theater without thinking how fantastic the next movies will be with the new revamped story ahead. Sam Mendes, I commend you for creating an action film so engrossing and fantastic that I forgot how much action movies could suck.

Why I still love How I Met Your Mother

In honor of a brand new HIMYM tonight, I thought I would take the time to describe why this show is one of my favorites of all time.

Yes, I understand that some story lines the past few years have been rocky, to say the very least. And I know that it is far from the top of it’s game (oh seasons 1-4, how I miss you so). And there is some merit in people complaining about not meeting the mother yet (hey, look at the name of the show). But all of that does not take away the show’s heart. 

This is a show depicting the lives of our five heroes: Ted, Barney, Robin, Lily, and Marshall. In truth, it is more about how they have all grown through the years more than it is about finding out who the mother is. Why does the audience really need to fall in love with the mother in order to call this show a success? It is about Ted and the rest of the gang growing up and figuring out their lives. And the show continues to showcase this, even in its worst episodes. Still, not an episode goes by where I don’t feel connected to these characters who I have grown to love over the years, and not an episode goes by where I don’t laugh at a dumb joke.

To the writers of Dexter

Why’d you have to bring back the whole Deb is in love with her adopted brother storyline?

Sincerely,

The World

P.S. I guess it wasn’t the worst way to handle that situation. I won’t be mad at you forever I guess.

P.P.S. I really did not expect the Isaac is gay storyline to happen. I like it.

Quick Recap of Hameland, season 2 episode 8

So essentially this is what happened on this week’s Homeland:

Dana goes to confess and confide in Mike, who is essentially the coolest pseudo father-figure ever. Brody and Carrie do the dirty with the whole CIA team listening (that’s gotta be super awkward at work the next day). Carrie denies she has any real feelings for Brody (like anyone believes that). Roya is up to some shady business. Carrie needs to learn how to follow direct orders. And Brody gets into a mysterious helicopter, taken by Abu Nazir himself.

And, as usual, all acting was top-notch and killer.

Thoughts on The Walking Dead, episode 6 (SPOILERS)

I’m back and ready to be a little better with my take on recapping some of my favorite shows. Which basically consists of my writing down my first reactions to crazy awesome scenes. First up: The Walking Dead!

• That biter-gram is pure genius. I just want Michonne around forever.
• What is the point of calling if you can’t say where you are?
• If it wasn’t for the Governor’s charm, Andrea would’ve been out of that place a long time ago.
• The people on the phone’s standards for survivors seem to be a little high.
• Nice ponytail Hershel.
• That is some serious gut-busting zombie killing.
• There is no way Carol is actually dead, right?
• I swear, these phone people are just trying to make Rick go even crazier than he already is. WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE!?!?!?!
• I predict Merle is going to be in some trouble when they all find out that Michonne isn’t dead yet.
• Andrea, listen to me, you have to get the hell out of there.
• And now Merle and Michonne found our survivors. This can’t end well.
• Welp, Rick is completely insane. And he’s going to go even more insane if the baby grows up to look exactly like Shane.
• CAROL!!!!! CAROL’S ALIVE! She and Daryl are going to have one sweet reunion.

Why Daryl Dixon in one of the greatest characters on television

Reason #1

He’s good with babies, even though ten minutes earlier he is a ruthless zombie killer.