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Hollywoodland: Unresolved Deliberations

Its the late seventies and my single Mom is working harder and smarter than anyone should be to keep her four kids feed and safe... One of the few things to teach her young son about being a man was unfortunately for the time was television. Though the role models did not look like me their souls, integrity and honor all made sense to an abandoned son who's father left. From Robert Young's compassionate Doctor Marcus Welby, to William Shatner's dynamic courageous Captain Kirk, Dick Van Dyke's suave humorious Rob Petrie and the hard logically dogged arguments of Raymond Burr's Perry Mason. These men, their images, and as well as many others served as the surrogate father and wise-men of a wayward boy. Yet none was ever so important as one of the first; George Reeves as Superman, constantly rerunning during my youth setting the stage for who I am now; just as sure as my reality back then. Reeves portrayal was human dynamic and powerful Clark wasn't a klutz or a nerd just a regular joe schmoo you just liked. His Superman was larger than life and wasn't afraid to have an opinion or have a bit of emotion eek through from anger to pensiveness to sheer humor to me he seemed so real and I wanted to be like him.

Truth, Justice and the American way... at the time it really meant something to me and in my heart it always will. George as Superman was a hero; acted as compass of honor and justice; it was a long time till I realized what reality was and the true nature of justice. Hollywoodland as a movie was a bit of reality- and as they say where I come from... a might more reality than I bargained for.

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Beerfest:Frat-tastic!

Drunkenness, breast and gratuitous homoerotic jokes makes this comedy a frat boy's wet-dream. The only thing missing was the explosions and this movie would have met all of Mookee's qualification for the greatest film ever, even surpassing Team America and 'Crap- ageddon' (Armageddon).

The studio credits had barely hit the screen when the dead thud of some drunk guy hitting the ground as he was trying to find his seat in the darkened theater. Directly followed by the fall was the distinctive sound of a long "psssst" of an opening beer bottle; ignites the loud laughs and a few frat' cheers as we all enter into coveted cahoots to watch a movie we all hoped was as debased as it could be. Beerfest not only delivered; it was one of the greatest times I have ever had with an audience at a film. (well second to the first Harry Potter, and well before Ultraviolet hmm... come to think of it maybe thats just me. )

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Accepted: Seriously- Just for Laughs

As I was leaving the movie theater your typical comic-book guy looking geek said to me "...Its no Animal House ." To which I responded. "Its good enough for this generation." We both laughed and left the theater... to which I instantly went and got me a small popcorn, hot dog and soda. The inside concession stand was attened but not opening until fifteen minutes after my movie started so I was going to wait till a slow spot (considering the type of movie this was) and run out and get myself the snacks. Snacks being the other reason I go to the movies (trailers being the third reason) I was very happy to have, had to wait till the end of the film it was that funny.

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Ultraviolet:Maybelline meets the Matrix and more...

Quick, fast and in a hurry go see this movie. I am going back a second time because I just can't believe it. Check back Sunday night for my full review if you dare. LOL.

Ps. Milla is so hot! Maybe its Maybelline?

TDO

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Summer Movie Fest: A few jems in the dirt.

This is a summation of the Summer Movies I have seen with a brief up or down thumb for all you people who want a guide by The Defiant One. Lol.

And as for my true fans and friends I have the long-winded version in the archives. Now don't feel you gotta' read them all at once just come and check it out in bits and pieces as needed and comment when the whim strikes ya. Just remember I get a kick out of hearing from you just as much as I hope you do reading the stuff I have done. See ya'll soon TDO.

Nutshell Review:

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith:

This is by far the best of the new trilogy but still pales compared to the original three films. Yet it is a must see on the big screen at least once and it is there that you will get the epic feel that this saga deserves.

Batman Begins: Oh my God! This movie is the best I have ever seen a comicbook superhero franchise come to life. All the characters are spot on and Christian Bale is amazing in this, his breakout megastar vehicle. Get there now and then see it again. It is worth the repeated ten-fifty.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith If you have cable or a dvd player this is the time to thank god so that you can see this movie when it comes out for them respectively. Its just hot ass people shooting guns that "...don't get..." as Mookee would say "...naked" Save your money for something that merits the big screen especially at these new prices for a ticket.

Bewitched I like the players but not the story so it wasn't worth the watch. Nichole Kidman is lovely and Will Farrell is engaging but the truth is that they were watered down and misused by the weakness of the story. Buy a good book and stay home you'll see a better picture in your mind.

Fantastic Four All right now this is where my bias comes into play; so listen at your own fiscal risk. LOL I liked the FF based on the fact that it was the origin story and therfore the first; okay and entertaining but what I want to really see is the sequel. So comic geeks go and support it everyone else I am sure you can find something more to your liking out there.

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Tried and True: Foreshadowing 2

These are foreshadowing techniques that I have seen work in comics, manga's and books I have read. Now this is an ongoing post so that it will look raw at firs and over the coarse of time it will flesh itself out. So just bear with it or check out another post. Peace TDO (See archive ...)

Reviews: Stoking Something New

So it has been a long time since I have really written a review for a movie or a tv series in a while. And I am a shamed to admit this but I was plagued by three very selfish reasons for not doing so: (See archive ...)

Now What? When hope wanes.

This article is a classic "Pity Party" so pass it if you want; but step in if your up to seeing if its just me... (See archive ...)

Electra: Just another straight edge...

Electra, the blood velveted assassin; powerfully embodied by the incredible art talents of Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz; then to be bestowed life by the equally beautiful Jennifer Garner was enough get me to Electra, the movie. (See archive ...)

The Last Man: The search for nudity... or guys being guys.

Okay I’ll tell the truth of how I was turned on to a great movie by Mookee that had no nudity, and only one small explosion...well, at least of the chain reaction kind. (See archive ...)