Lowered Expectation’s

I do not care what other people think of me, I only care of what I think of other people.

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Movie reviews 2021 - Killing Gunther

Killing Gunther - 2017, Netflix, I needed this movie, turn off my brain, sit back and let over acting, posturing and one hilarious guest star to steal the show. This is not a great movie; it is a SNL skit gone over it is welcome. But it is funny, in ways I can’t understand, it’s most likely a timing thing, I put this on late, to unwind after a long project. If I were drinking it would have been close to a classic, but sober, and tired I laughed.

What is the best part?  

That would be the last 20 minutes, you wait and wait, where’s Arnold?

The payoff, is great, folks forget, this guy was the biggest thing in movies in the 80’s and 90’s. Still 30 years later, if they stopped making movies after T2 I would be fine. That high bar has not been exceeding for me. His acting in this movie is what I wished I could have gotten in “Last Action Hero” it is too good, and the signing, I was on the floor. Even with all that, I can’t recommend to a mass group of people it’s unique but funny. This is on Netflix if curious.

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Movie Reviews 2021 - Yes, God Yes

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Movie Reviews 2021 - Normaland

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Movie Reviews 2021 - Godzilla Vs Kong

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Movie reviews  2021 - Iron Mask

Iron Mask – 2019 Hulu, sure this is a b movie, with a capital B. There was nothing but bad reviews for this movie. I caught 15 minutes of this on other streaming service and I could see why, I stopped it and did not go back. Between work I saw this on Hulu, so I wanted to sleep, and I put it on. I like when I am wrong on movies, I watched the whole thing. Sure, this version is not the best, Hulu should allow you to choose the original language. There are things I disliked about this film. But there was more I liked, such as I kept thinking this is a better story then the “Great Wall”. Also, Arnold vs Jackie was short, but awesome and funny at the same time. As well this is 70-year-old vs a 60-year-old, they move better then me at a 45-year-old. I even enjoyed the end fight and action is well done. If Liam wanted to watch I would re-watch, it is on Hulu if curious.

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Movie reviews 2021 - Mindhorn

Mindhorn, 2016 Netflix, A nice find this film is really not for anyone, it’s for those who watched a lot of old British shows back in 1980’s. It is funny from start to finish and at my age I really got into it. I know it’s really just a comedy skit run over an hour and half, still I enjoyed. The small budget, the acting, the dialog, great. Although being in the right frame of mind and enjoying this type of humor is how I rated this movie. It is on Netflix if curious.

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Movie reviews 2021 - Winchester

Winchester, 2018 Netflix. Other film been on my to see list and was for it to come onto a streaming service. I was glad to finally see this movie. I admit being skeptical as the reviews were harsh. Yet the story, cast and setting intrigued me. I’m a simple person, does not take to much to peek my interest, and this slow burn of movie even at 1 and half hours was interesting. I quickly invested myself in the story and have now ended up going online to research the true events. This is in no way a shocker, it’s a story, and decent one, there are a few scares, yet nothing that will keep you awake. Part of me wishes more of these types of films would be out there.  The cast of Helen Mirren and Jason Clarke are great, investing their acting talents into the story. I was not sold on boy, seemed to be there to tie the story together, perhaps I’m wrong. It is on Netflix if you’re curious.

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Movie Reviews 2021 - Coming 2 America

Coming 2 America, 2021 Amazon Prime. I made a good choice last week and watched the 1988 original. I say watched as although I have probably seen most of this movie many times, I can’t recall watching it from start to finish. It really helps getting into the sequel, it is not a bad movie, in fact there is a bunch I enjoyed. Yet sadly it will be quickly forgotten. Unlike Eddie Murphy’s “Dolemite is my name” it does not have that wow factor. It treads to much on the jokes that work from the original and tries too hard to right what it feels are the wrongs based on the new 2021 culture view on some of those dated jokes. I always find the best comedy is what you were not expecting or makes you uncomfortable. The cast is good, nice to see most of the original cast return. Wesley Snips does steal the show, he is by far having the most fun here. I do not want to come off disliking the movie as I was smiling and even laughing from time to time. But like me, when we age, as does this movie, we lose that humph, nothing wrong with that. That is why the new generation humor is not mine, as baton must be passed on.  It is on Amazon Prime if curious.

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Movie Reviews 2021 - The Conjuring

The Conjuring, 2013 Netflix. Finally watched this movie, it’s been in my list for years, and I was patient to wait for it to finally get to Netflix, I’ve seen different parts of the over all series, and since this is the start it’s more interesting to hear how they mention parts, charters that will show up in other movies. This is a well done movie, not one you get to see very often. It’s a ghost story, with a modern take, set in a twenty century settings. All of these things intrigued me to watch. Then there is the acting, great job by everyone, I’m a fan of Patrick Willison, Ron Linvingston and Vera Farmiga. But it’s the child actors that sell it for me, their acting is top, when they show fear and concern you truly believe they are seeing what you can not. I’m sure most of not all who might take the time to read this have seen this movie. I recommend, it’s on Netflix if curious.

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Movie Reviews 2021 - Justice League Zack Snyder cut

Justice League Zack Snyder’s cut, 2021 HBO Max. 4 hours, took two viewings, but it was good, I would say great. It’s so surprising that if this was the version that the studies felt was not good enough to release, do they still have their decision power? There is no comparing this vs the 2017 release, two totally different movies. I would say one bad, and this one. I admit to being a MCU fan, with End Game being one of the most re-watchable 3 hours movies ever made. But this epic is going to be re-watched. I would love Liam to watch it with me, yet, I think this is still a few years away from his interest. This is the first DC movie that I love, each of the 6 parts of this movie are amazing, I love the break up of the chapters, it really felt like a TV series, when I took a break it made sense. Each charter had a stronger more fleshed out story, with mu view of Cyborg and Flash being the best. I know this might not continue after this film, which is to bad, as I would love to see the post credit seans played out in future films. You never know perhaps they will if this is a success. Although I’ve not gone back to them, I think you could watch Man Of Steal, Superman vs Batman then then Justice League in a order, and truly enjoy each of them more with the story arcs all holding much more weight. I highly recommend, it’s on HBO Max if curious.

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Movie Reviews 2021 - Intruders

Intruders, 2011 Blu-Ray copy. Is this a wow movie, nope, but it’s a good movie, and worth a watch. A hidden gem that I have sat on for 10 years. I got this as one of those buy 2 get 1 free sale items at Videotron. Then is sat on my shelf. What a shame. It’s a decent suspense movie. Clive Owen and Daniel Bruhl keep me entertained. The story has elements of exorcist, and keep me intrigued thought the duration. It’s not a well know film, not sure if it’s on a streaming service, but if you ever catch it, watch it if curious.

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Movie Reviews - 2021 - The Gambler

The Gambler, 2014 Blu-Ray copy. I love gambling movies, I bought this way back, and every time I was going to watch this, I thought of rounders my all time favorite, so I delayed. I finally watched, and it’s good, not great, but good. Mark Wahlberg commits’ to this role, he looks like he did in boogies nights. I say that’s the better movie, but this is still good. Since it took so long for me to watch there are so many other grate actors in more minor roles in this film that the history shout out to Brie Larson. The cast of John Goodman, and George Kennedy also great in this film. Don’t go into this thinking of other gambling films, this one stands on it’s own. It should be able to be located on streaming somewhere. Watch if your curious.

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Movie Reviews - 2021 - Chernobly Diaries

Chernobyl Diaries, 2012 Blu-Ray copy. Was catching up on birthday movies. I still remember getting this movie and I did sit on it, family and work got in the way. It was great to finally watch this. Timing is everything, I’m not sure I would have enjoyed this when it frist came out, but last year when I watched Chernobyl the series it added weight to this movie. I can see getting left I n this are as a realality , not sure I would believe the supernatural elements but the rest of it 100%. I like the normal filming and the found footage stuff, blended together well. It should be able to be located on streaming somewhere. Watch if your curious.

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Movie Reviews - 2021 - Triple 9

Triple 9, 2016 Blu-Ray copy. Gritty, dark, but probably simi truthful. I am getting old, dark movies, I need to be in the mood. I was half there this time, and many of the moments of this movie I enjoyed the direction. This was great cast, with Casey Affleck as a standout. Saying that, this is movie I would have enjoyed so much 10 maybe say 20 years ago. It is on Netflix if you are curious.

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Movie Review 2021 - Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic, 2016 Blu-Ray copy. Nice, what a powerful message and movie. I enjoyed this story of a family being self-sufficient. Living on what you need vs what you might want. It is a great message; I do not follow but appreciate. Loss can make you make choices, as well as a parent you are always looking out for the best interest of your children. In the previous movie Hotel Artemis, Dave Bautista tries to comfort Jodie Foster on the loss of her son, saying “you were not there, it’s not your fault, plus he was a grown man.” Her reply was “when your parent, it does not matter the age of your child your always on the hook.” I agree 100%. I have said it before I have the most fortunate life, my parents even at my age they still do all they can to support me, I am as mentioned before to lucky. The movie, great story, wonderful acting, I recommend. It’s on Netflix if you are curious.

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Movie Reviews 2021 - Hotel Artemis

Hotel Artemis, 2018, Netflix. I enjoyed, it is simple, often told story or redemption, no new ground broken here. Yes, there is way of looking at this film set in 2028 as a natural progression of us humans. It is not out of the unbelievable that our policing will be very privatized and run by corporations. This got some not so positive views, but I think they wanted more from the cast. Which is not needed, each of them performs great. I always enjoy watching Jodie Foster, and the cast members kept my attention. Shout out to Dave Bautista, Jenny Slate, Charlie Day & Zachary Quinto who all give great screen time. I watched this on Netflix if your curious.

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Comdey Setlists 2021 - more reflections

This set of one-liners and joes I was working on from 2009 to 2010, I was encored by my wife to give standup a shot since we were living in New York, so in 2010 I started going to open mics. For a while it was a routine, I was in my latter 30’s and enjoyed the listening and banter, I did manage to get myself on stage, and although frighted and timed I plowed through. It did give me the encouragement to try to write jokes. For the most part the people who went on stage, were young and hungry as well of a lot of talent. Perhaps a few have succeeded, if not to a larger world audience at least a paying one.

2009/20010

·Life is unlike a box of chocolate, life finally ends, but you never finish the cherry filled ones!

·If High School was the best time of your life, then perhaps you are not doing enough to better your current situation.

·Do not expect handouts, unless you have no hands, then expect away.

·Don’t be angry at the homeless guy who lies to you to get money, it’s not like your 100% truthful every time you tell your boss you’re taking a sick day.

· If you walk 10 miles in 1 day does that make up for all your laziness for the past week?

· Who do I look up to in my mid 30’s? I have outlived all my idols, even the few still alive or lived past me, all their glory and memorable moments come when they are young.

· Ah frustration… my old nemesis where has you been hiding. Not sure were ready to see each other again.

·Thanks for having me again, you know it’ tuff when you have to go up after a bad set, last week I bombed, it was so bad that my wife bought her friends drinks that came to see my show. I felt horrible about that as I invited all of them through face book.

· My wife tells me every day how bad I was.