More upcoming movies, Glenn Ford and a gas discount to notice
For those wondering what is left in the movie line-up for the year, there’s a sci-fi film with Mr. Denzel Washington coming up. I hope it’s better than the Virtuosity film he did a while back. Though I did enjoy Sid 6.6. There is also a new Mr. Jet Li film, Fearless, a period piece that looks pretty good. I love the martial arts period movies, brings me back to the days I’d watch the Five Deadly Venoms with my father in the theatre. And if you want to just numb your mind, and I do consider it an equivalent of letting a mule kick you in the head, there is Mr. Johnny Knoxville in Jackass 2. One thing I can say for Mr. Knoxville is that its finally a movie he can’t screw up by being in. Of course I can’t imagine why anyone with more than 3 brain cells functioning would want to watch it.
There is a WW II feature from Mr. Clint Eastwood and another with Mr. George Clooney, a new film that I think is a comedy with Mr. Robin Williams, and Mr. Will Ferrell will take a turn at a dramatic role. Each of these has some point of interest and I’m looking forward to each for those reasons. That is except for the Knoxville film. Why anyone would pay to see fools acting badly is beyond me. I hope this trend in films, and television shows ends faster than the reality craze has. But considering the lows of television today I would hardly be surprised by a whole slew of this garbage proliferating the big and small screens.
But one thing in common with all these movies, and one that will probably fly under the radar – This Film is Not Yet Rated – is the MPAA rating. The MPAA is the group that hands out the PG, R, NC-17 and other ratings movies receive. What is unusual about this group is that their identities are secret. The organization calls the rating body “average Americans”, whatever that means. Funny how a group that determines what kids can see, and affects how movies reach the public, is one of the most guarded secrets in Hollywood for over 30 years. Thus This Film is Not Yet Rated is the documentary of seeking out these people and learning a bit about them. It may be a sleeper film but I think it could be worth the time.
On a sad note, actor Glenn Ford has passed. In 85 films over a 53 year career, Mr. Ford was a constant of quality in various movies. While some of the youth of today may not recall Mr. Ford by name, I’m sure they have seen some of his movies. Superman, Torpedo Run, Blackboard Jungle, and many others are some of the movies that this WW II Marine veteran has been in. Mr. Ford may not have been an Oscar winner, nor the darling of the scandal sheets, but he was a solid entertainer that withstood the passage of time.
In an odd bit of entertainment news from down under gas prices have created a bit of innovation. Like here in America prices for gas are up, and supermarkets are giving discounts with a receipt for filling your tank. Not to be out done brothels are also helping those whose pockets are feeling a pinch. Customers get a discount on their activities with their full gas tank receipt. Now why aren’t there any deals like that here? Not that I’m advocating brothels, but a discount on entertainment would be nice.
This is what I think, what do you think?
There is a WW II feature from Mr. Clint Eastwood and another with Mr. George Clooney, a new film that I think is a comedy with Mr. Robin Williams, and Mr. Will Ferrell will take a turn at a dramatic role. Each of these has some point of interest and I’m looking forward to each for those reasons. That is except for the Knoxville film. Why anyone would pay to see fools acting badly is beyond me. I hope this trend in films, and television shows ends faster than the reality craze has. But considering the lows of television today I would hardly be surprised by a whole slew of this garbage proliferating the big and small screens.
But one thing in common with all these movies, and one that will probably fly under the radar – This Film is Not Yet Rated – is the MPAA rating. The MPAA is the group that hands out the PG, R, NC-17 and other ratings movies receive. What is unusual about this group is that their identities are secret. The organization calls the rating body “average Americans”, whatever that means. Funny how a group that determines what kids can see, and affects how movies reach the public, is one of the most guarded secrets in Hollywood for over 30 years. Thus This Film is Not Yet Rated is the documentary of seeking out these people and learning a bit about them. It may be a sleeper film but I think it could be worth the time.
On a sad note, actor Glenn Ford has passed. In 85 films over a 53 year career, Mr. Ford was a constant of quality in various movies. While some of the youth of today may not recall Mr. Ford by name, I’m sure they have seen some of his movies. Superman, Torpedo Run, Blackboard Jungle, and many others are some of the movies that this WW II Marine veteran has been in. Mr. Ford may not have been an Oscar winner, nor the darling of the scandal sheets, but he was a solid entertainer that withstood the passage of time.
In an odd bit of entertainment news from down under gas prices have created a bit of innovation. Like here in America prices for gas are up, and supermarkets are giving discounts with a receipt for filling your tank. Not to be out done brothels are also helping those whose pockets are feeling a pinch. Customers get a discount on their activities with their full gas tank receipt. Now why aren’t there any deals like that here? Not that I’m advocating brothels, but a discount on entertainment would be nice.
This is what I think, what do you think?
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