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7.31.2019

11.05.2014

Interstellar Review - Udvar Hazy IMAX review

Saw interstellar tonight at the Udvar Hazy 70mm Imax near Dulles.

With the exception of two conversations in the film that go on just a bit too long; like 28 seconds too long, I loved it. This movie was made for the big screen. If you see it, it must be on a proper IMAX. It's loud, visual and expertly crafted. Don't let stupid people spoil this film for you. Go see it yourself. Great marketing has allowed this film to maintain it's core story without being spoiled, don't let some fucking asshole on facebook or twitter take that away from you.

Also the Udvar Hazy has the actual ship they used for filming on display and an Oculus Rift experience that mimic's the movie experience.

12.09.2009

8.07.2009

District 9 is a good movie

I just got back from the DC screening.

Don't want to say too much about the plot because it will ruin the fun of the movie so I'll just say it looked fantastic. It was delivered well and the overall film itself really moved along and was very enjoyable. The special effects are spot on and are integrated with practical shots flawlessly. The alien-being "prawns" looked awesome. There's a ton of stuff going on with their faces and their four arm setup is constantly gesticulating when they speak or move.

The world that Blomkamp creates is a completely believable one. Alien racism, MNU authority and the look and feel (buildings, cars, uniforms, weapons) of the government branches is convincing as hell. It's really easy to buy into the world.

Enjoyable movie with a good plot and well filmed. Definitely worth seeing in the theaters.

1 more thing, at the screening they gave everyone a raffle ticket to win a Lithograph of the Alien Ship in District 9 signed by Peter Jackson. The host of the screening said that there were only 150 of them made and when they drew the winner it was 901668. My ticket was 901665. I was so steamed. This fat bitch who had been standing next to me in line ended up winning the lithograph. Such a waste. It was pretty big too, about the size of a large flat Fed Ex box.

4.15.2009

Moon

Moon follows Sam Bell, an astronaut assigned by Lunar Industries to a three-year mission mining Helium 3 on the moon, the earth's new energy source. As his contract comes to an end and Sam's health starts to deteriorate, painful headaches, hallucinations and a lack of focus lead to an almost fatal accident. While recuperating, Sam meets a younger, angrier version of himself, who claims to be there to fulfill the same three-year contract Sam started all those years ago.