Check Out My YouTube Channel For Great Videos!

Hey, Guys & Gals!

I've been busy during the last month (October) uploading videos to my YouTube channel.

All of them were horror themed for Halloween, so check them out.

My favorite Horror Films in my collection.

My favorite Survival Horror Games in my collection.

My YouTube channel below:
http://www.youtube.com/user/chekmate07

Check it out, Everyone! "Like" and "Subscribe" to my channel to see what else I do!

My Short Film Is Up On Vimeo!

Hey, Everybody!

Geez, how long has it been? I know, I disappeared from my blog scene, thought about closing it, but decided not to. At least not yet!

Anyway, I wanted to drop a line to anyone who still looks at this page and let you know that I'm still alive and been busy on my YouTube channel.

More importantly, I made a short film recently and it's up on Vimeo.

Check it out here!
http://vimeo.com/78072603

Comment on it, share and let it spread!

Went Jogging and Came Back With a Rant, I guess!

Hello, Collective Hive Members of the Blogosphere!

It's me your friendly writer of It's All In My Head! The master of this small and insignificant page that exists on this obscure corner of the interwebs. Of course, I don't particularly feel all mastery and powerful right now.

Yeah, I think I may be coming down with something, something bad!

I got the sniffles!

No, but seriously! Yesterday, I went for a jog, in the cold (that was smart) thinking that I would get a head start on getting myself reacquainted with my old jogging paths. At the end of that, my throat was sore and I knew instantly that I may have bitten more then I could chew.

I've been sneezing constantly since yesterday, accompanied by the runny nose and sore body muscles, but that could be due to the jogging I did yesterday.

Any who, I am now positive that I may have been infected with a rare form of the T-virus. I actually feel fine; but that's how it starts, doesn't it? Everything is honky-dory at first but slowly you start to feel the aches, head-colds, irritability and BAM! You're a zombie later with no choice but to chase and hunt those that did you wrong and make them pay!

 
You Bloody Bastards! I'm gonna get you because I know who you are! Bwa Ha Ha Ha!

Yes you, Neo-Ulyaoh-Umbrella! You're trying to take me down with your genetically modified virus spells, and you think you got me! Well, I'm here to tell you that you don't because I got ways to fight against you and you're evil ways! Bwa Ha Ha Ha!

You know what? Now that I think about it, this probably all started when you sent your rabid ninja raccoon after me that night a few weeks ago!? (See My Last Post for the New Year's Resolution Video!) Ooooooh, you are a clever evil corporation, but I have tactics to fight back and take you down! Wait til I get my hands on my spells to cure myself first and then turn the tables against you!

Where the hell is my Mantorok Recover Health Antivirus Spell?! Yeah, I can play this game too! You will not win in your quest to beat me and kick me while I'm down! I can pick myself back up and poke you in the eye to momentarily give myself the advantage to over power you and ravage you like a raging wolverine! I will have my vengeance against you, Neo-Ulyaoth-Umbrella! 

Trust me, folks, I will fight this with every green and red herb that I can find! I'm going to enchant every tablet of NyQuil with a Mantorok Recover Health Antivirus Spell, and then I'll cast Shield around me to protect me against your butt-hurt minions because that's how I roll! 

Oh, man, I can feel a great battle approaching! Great because I'll masterfully defend myself from your bugs and stomp you into dust as I laugh gleefully at your defeat! Bwa Ha Ha Ha!!!

So, don't worry about me, Bloggers! I'll triumph!

Until the next one!





By the way, due to my battle against Neo-Ulyaoth-Umbrella, my next Movie Collections Update video will be delayed, but only for a couple of days. Then again, maybe not. Who knows, I might get back on track with this thing!



**One more thing! This has been a glorious Rant Parody! I'm really fine, just the sniffles and sneezing, but it's really annoying! My next Movie Collections Update video will be delayed but not by much!**

So stay tuned!

Hey, Bloggers & Youtubers!

The first real update of 2013!

I'm back with a new video on Youtube. I spent about a few days recording footage for this new project and about a week and a half editing it together.

As you can tell, I making a push to upload more videos on Youtube. Whether they be Movie Collection Updates, Blu ray/Movie Reviews or random skits, I'm making them and sharing.

I'm trying to put my face out there, folks! It's fun and I enjoy it because watching movies is a part of my life now as it is for many of you movie watchers out there.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed making it.




Visit my channel for more videos!

Subscribe to stay in the loop with my latest material!

Until the next time, Peace!

I'm Now On Twitter!

Hey, Guys & Gals

Long time no see or read! Yeah, I know, that was lame.

Anyway, I just wanted to leave a quick post with some new details on some of my current endeavors.

First, I now have a Twitter account. I know! I finally joined that circle, yikes!

Link to my Twitter account below:

http://twitter.com/ThisNYerTweets

So, follow me and stay in the loop with my latest projects and adventures.

Next, I'm still uploading videos on Youtube. I have a new that I will share soon, which I'm excited to share and get reactions on.

I had a good time filming it and editing the whole piece together. So look forward to that!

Subscribe to my Youtube account and see what's up!

http://www.youtube.com/user/chekmate07

That's all for now!

Stay tuned.

Movie Collections Update (Nov/Dec 2012) on YouTube!!!

And I'm back on the YouTubes!!!

Hey, Guys & Gals

Just here to drop a little notice that I've uploaded my first (1st) Movie Collections Update video on YouTube.

For now, I'll be uploading videos to this series every three (3) weeks or a least once a month. So, in all, that means that I'll have two video series going on: This one "Movie Collections Update" series and the "Blu ray/DVD Movie Review" series also.

Check my YouTube channel for new videos because I won't always put it here.

Okay, enough talking and enjoy! Leave me comments here and on my YouTube channel! Subscribe too!!!



Yeah, my video needs views. So go watch it, tell your friends, like and leave comments and subscribe to my YouTube channel!!!

Until the next one!!!

The Dark Knight Rises Blu ray+Digibook Review

 
Hey Inter-webers!

Hmm, is that a word even? Ha!

Anyway, I recently picked up The Dark Knight Rises Blu ray+Digibook combo pack that is for sale exclusively at Target.

Hear my thoughts in my first Blu ray movie review below.



Check back soon because I'll be putting up Blu ray reviews and Blu ray/DVD updates on my You Tube channel!

Until then, Laterz!

Trying To Be A Master Mercenary

So, as the title of this blog entry suggests, I am in the process of becoming a Merc!

It's not easy deciding how to get ready to go and pillage unfriendly or friendly territories! For that matter, Mercs never know who is going to hire them and where they might be sent. It could be into the deep jungles of some South American country, or it can be a secluded town located in the Midwestern United States, and with only vague details about people going crazy!

Yes, sir, it's a toughie, no doubt about that! But, when the pay is good, Mercs tend not to ask questions and just do. I mean, for a few days of intense and life-threatening situations that most people will not touch with a ten foot pole -- why not!? It definitely builds character and adds more life-story experiences that makes others, who claim they're living life to the fullest, seem like pansies. Yeah, puts them to shame.

Yep, that's what I'm in for. Am I ready?

HECK NO!

I wouldn't even know what kind of socks or weekend t-shirts to pack!

Don't worry guys and gals I haven't become a gun nut. It might have been interesting though! But, alas, NO, I'm not venturing down that dark path. This is just a Resident Evil 6 news update from me to you. So far I've completed all three main campaigns and I've unlocked Ada's campaign also. However, I haven't tried her campaign yet because I've decided to give the mercenaries mini-games a try.

WHY, you ask? Well, simply because of the video below...



Now I was never one to play through the Mercenaries Mode in a Resident Evil game and the few times I tried during RE5 were met with horrid results, low points and my own disappointing ability to execute enemies and get higher combos.

However, when I saw this clip for an S Rank in the Merceneries Mode in RE6, I was surprised by how much easier it was to do. But, beware, even if it does look easy, trust me it's not! The enemies grow in numbers and can surround you making your task a hell of a lot harder to accomplish. The same can be said of the previous RE Mercenaries games, but with RE6 there are better options - tactics - for chaining a max kill combo and overall score for bonus prizes.

So far, I've gotten a C Rank with 75 total kills and a 25 max combo. Yeah, it's still pretty lame, but I actually found myself having fun! When I played RE5's Mercenary Mode, I found myself feeling frustrated and annoyed at not getting a higher overall rating and trying to unlock bonus characters. I think the reason RE5's Mercenaries Games left me with a bad taste in my mouth was because it really depended on online co-op to achieve max scores. I am not a big fan of online co-op anything, so this was a didn't help my progress.

This time, with RE6, it feels like I can actually accomplish both high score and bonus material while still having fun trying to become a Mercenaries Master!

I'm picking up the tactics, by watching the video, and I'm grasping my own method to accomplish the mission and get the highest score possible. It's a trial and error process, but I'm getting better so I know that eventually I'll have my way, Bwa Ha Ha!

I've been looking around the inter-webs and found pics on the additional characters and their alternate costumes that can be unlocked by completing the necessary objectives. Man, let me say that there are some unlockables that I want to achieve but know it will be a long and grueling task. One of them happens to be Helena's alternate costume!

Wow, that is quite a look and I like it! Some of the others include Sherry's original costume from RE2 and Leon's pirate costume. All-in-all, I just want to get better at playing through these modes and chaining combos for max scores, and getting those extras as rewards.

Well, that's all for now. It's a small part of my life, but rest assured that I will continue to practice and achieve that ultimate goal of Mercenaries Master Ranking like all the others before me!

Later, Gators!

Zombie Movie Collection

 
Hey, Y'all

Well, I'm finally back with part two of my Halloween related videos.

You can't believe how long this took to upload in YouTube! 5 HOURS!!!

Yes, it took 5 hours to upload this video. Why? Well, because the video is 40 mins. in length and about 1.65gigs in size.

Still, it is worth every minute to go over my zombie films collections. Originally I say that I won't talk in length about each movie, but I end up doing that anyway. Ha!

It was a lot of fun doing this and I hope you all enjoy it!

Plus - I put some background music bonuses for certain films so keep you ears open for those!


As always, leave comments and recommendations!

Until next time, take care!

Happy Halloween! I'm taking a nap!

Resident Evil Collections Vlog

 
Hey, Guys & Gals

Yes, I know, it's been forever since my last blog post.

Yep, you are all probably thinking, where the hell is this guy? He only posts once in a blue or every six months or something. Ha!

Well, I'm okay.

First off, Hurricane Sandy came by and left. As most of you know I live in NYC and we were hit pretty hard, as was most of the north east.

I'm wishing everyone affected by the hurricane to find themselves well as they begin the recovery process.

Well, this video was long overdue. I planned video months ago and only now finished it and uploaded it. So, here you go for your viewing enjoyment, my first of two Halloween related videos! I think this is the first video where most of you will see who I am. Scary, Ha!

Also, I shot video this during the hurricane so listen carefully and you'll hear the wind blowing pretty hard in the background.



Leave comments and I hope you enjoy!

Stay tuned because my second Halloween related video will be up later today. It's going to take a while because it's big!

Until then, take care!

100th Post: Linkin Park & The Cinematic Art of Video Games

 
So, it's been a little over two years, I think, since I started this blog and I'm proud to say that this will be post number 100!

Way back when I started I never thought that I would make it this far, but I continued to blog about all kinds of stuff that interested me or caught my attention. I ranted on just about anything that mattered to me, spoke words of encouragement or sadness to push myself forward. And, even though I say "me", in honesty I also include you, the internet surfers and readers that have either followed me here to this point or stumbled upon it.

Thank you for being the anonymous readers that you are.

Creativity is nourished by what we are exposed to. For me, it comes from my hobbies, talents and emotions. And believe me, that creativity comes from somewhere. It has a voice that speaks and it claws its way from the depths of my inner most mind to become a reality through my genre fiction writing or onto this blog.

Alright, enough of my preaching or rambling! Let's get on with this 100th post!

I thought I'd do something unique by sharing what gets my vibes pumping and my blood flowing with the excitement and thrills that spark my creativity. Most of you know that I'm a gamer. Have been for years. I love playing Dead Space, Resident Evil, Super Street Fighter 4, Gran Turismo 5, etc. I love being immersed into the story of a good game, just like a book, and fighting my way through to the end.

But more importantly, I love the cinematic art that these games have presented over the years. They're majestic, gritty, brutal and beautiful, and sometimes, they capture the tone and climax of storytelling better than actual films. I get so caught up in them that they leave an impression on me which later sparks an idea that morphs into something uniquely my own.

However, that impression is never left alone. Music also adds an extra flare or ingredient which allows it to further take shape into the thing I want most out of that idea. I've been a fan of Linkin Park since their first album Hybrid Theory and many of their songs have hit me on a personal level. Their songs know me so well, and understand my thoughts and feelings.

I appreciate Linkin Park and their music for that.

Okay, before I go on forever. I present my Top 5 Linkin Park & The Cinematic Art of Video Games countdown. I searched through Youtube and went through many GMV's to find these and I most say that I give total applause and credit to the creative visionaries that put these together.

You Guys or Gals ROCK!

[5]. Linkin Park - By Myself, featuring: various games
Well, I needed to start with something that grabs immediate attention, and what's better then cars and hot nuns with guns ready to shoot the shit out of you.



[4]. Linkin Park - Numb, featuring: more various games
Soaring eagles, Assassins influencing the American Revolution, Final Fantasy, and Robocop? Yeah, enough said.



[3]. Linkin Park - New Divide, featuring: Prototype
I love this song. A nice blend of emotion and destruction which compliments the song's lyrics and the narrative story behind Alex Mercer. Check out the second verse and at 2:45. When Mercer tears those soldiers apart, it grips me with intensity. Sometimes I like to pretend I'm Mercer, ha!



[2]. Linkin Park - Lost in the Echo, featuring: Resident Evil 6
What can I say about this? It's Resident Evil 6, man!!! Linkin Park's song almost provides a narration for the action sequences and makes it that much more effective to watch. With Ada Wong lurking behind the scenes the story may finally come full circle. I can't wait for this game!



[1]. Linkin Park - Burn It Down, featuring: A Majestic Ensemble of Games
Another great song! This was a tough one. It came down to two videos with the same song, but this video proved a more glorious effort by the creator to match visuals with lyrics. It's simply beautiful. I won't even try to describe it, just watch.


Well, that's my Top 5 Linkin Park & The Cinematic Art of Video Games countdown. I hope you all enjoyed looking into a small piece of what makes my mind tick.

Again, I want to give credit to the creators of these videos because they have put together unique gaming visuals that capture lyrical emotion. Each, in its own way, is an inspiration to me, and I hope to you all as well.

Until the next countdown or something, ha!

The Dark Knight Rises: Podcast Movie Review

 
It's the Dark Knight! Batman!!!

Yeah, you all knew this was coming!

Jose and I have seen Christopher Nolan's final entry to his Batman series, and we have stuff to say about it!

My overall opinion? I really liked it! Primarily because of Bane, but it did have it's moments that were truly genuine. Of course, it did also have it's flaws but that did not deter it from being an adequate close to the franchise.

Anyway, there are some spoilers ahead! Wait, honestly, everyone and anyone reading this post should have seen this movie by now so nothing should catch you off guard. Still, just in case--you have been warned.

Enjoy our ramblings!



Well, that's it for now!

Until next time!

Get Ready For The Resident Evil Overload!

 
Well hello there folks!

Yes, I've been on hiatus since my last post about a month ago, but here I am to drop some movie news, trailers, whatever that interests me. On that note, it should interest you as well!

The San Diego Comic Con happened a couple of weeks ago, and no, before you jump with curiosity, I did not go. However, the internet has been alive with news on all sorts of information concerning movies that I am ultra hype about!

Unfortunately, I will not talk about those films now as I do not have enough credible information, mainly video, to show so I rave about these other films. I know, booooo!

Fear not, however, as I will talk a bit about a certain franchise that will have a huge release during the months of September and October!

Know what it is? I kind of gave it away already. Doh!

Either way, those of you out there who know me very well, know what I'm getting at. Here's a hint.

That's right, Folks. It's Resident Evil. Now, I've been a huge Resident Evil fan since I played the original PSX Resident Evil over 12 years ago, hmm, it's probably more like 15 years ago. Ahh, I've lost count. Anyway, I've played them all - just about - but I've played every core game and side iteration that appeared of my all time favorite zombie and B.O.W. shooter.

So, with that being said, I'm really excited about Resident Evil 6 which will be arriving on October 2, 2012. There is a lot happening with this game that I am eager to try out and rest assured that I'll have something to say about it after I've maliciously neutralized zombies and whatever other mutated baddie that crosses my path.
 


The above trailer is an older version which shows the release date in November, but trust me it's coming out 10/2/2012. However, it does show the three primary campaign characters and the grand scale of each scenario.

Below is the Comic Con trailer. While it is smaller in length, it does show more of that creepy atmosphere we've enjoyed from the original games and the return of an old foe.


It's the Yawn from Resident Evil 1! The huge snake reappears in RE6; although he looks more menacing, it'll be fun to fight him again. I hope this means that maybe there will be a few surprise appearances by some old foes, namely: Hunters, Tyrants! Only time will tell.

I'm going into any detail about the gameplay mechanics here, but you can find it and more demo videos on the campaigns from Comic Con on Youtube.

Next, RE6 doesn't come out until October, but before that two Resident Evil movies will be released to keep us satiated until then.

Milla Jovovich returns to reprise her role as Alice in Resident Evil: Retribution 3D. I don't care for the 3D element, but it's good to see a new film in the RE movie franchise. By the looks of the trailer below, we're all going to get our heads turned upside down.


None of it was real! The events of RE1, Apocalypse, Extinction and Afterlife were implanted into her mind! Oh, man, I think we will all got mind-jacked or perhaps Inception reaches far beyond what Leonardo DiCaprio could have ever imagined. Either way, this new entry looks like it will definitely entertain and keep us on our seats. I mean, Leon S. Kennedy finally makes his screen debut along with the lovely and mysterious Ada Wong. I'm hyped I tell you!!!

The one element of the film that I'm a bit unhappy about is the fact that the trailer shows a big Licker causing mayhem. If you don't know what I'm talking about, look at the picture of the monster above. I can't tell you how tired I am of the Licker B.O.W. monster(s) showing up in every movie. Geez, Paul W. S.  Anderson, I know you wrote each of those scripts, but give some other monsters from the RE universe a chance to live on screen.

I'm hoping that since this film is taking the position that none of the other films happened then maybe we'll see some other monsters appear or reappear! A Hunter, Tyrant, Nemesis... a big snake or shark! Please!!

Anyway, I'm still hyped for Resident Evil: Retribution 3D which hits theaters September 14, 2012!

Finally, back in 2008, Capcom released a full-length CGI RE movie entitled Resident Evil: Degeneration. Despite the fact the movie had its flaws it was still enjoyable. Seeing a fully rendered CG Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, two of the game series' most memorable characters, fighting zombies and monsters was pure bliss. Then two years ago, the internet world was feed a teaser trailer for a new CGI full-length movie. It showed Leon, again, this time in a crumbling city fighting against Lickers. Yup, dammit, even here!

Okay, before I lose it. At Comic Con they released a new trailer for upcoming sequel titled Resident Evil: Damnation.


Oh those Lickers. You just can't get enough of them even though I keep hoping that a Hunter will show up. At least, we get a fully CG rendered Ada Wong now! This movie will not hit theaters, but it will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 24, 2012.

Well, Resident Evil will own the months of September and October on both your home consoles and on the small and big screen.

I can't wait. I'm literally going to burst into flames from the sensory overload of Resident Evil goodness. Or, I'm going to fall ill from infection by the T, G, T-Veronica, Las Plagas, Oroborous or the new C virus! Damn how many viruses has Umbrella created?

Stayed tuned folks as I reveal more information surrounding those other film trailers that were showcased at Comic Con. When I get more news on them, or course!

And, keep your eyes pealed for my massive look into the Resident Evil game and movie franchises. Whenever I get around to compiling that beast.  

Until then.

Two Guys Talking: The Avengers - Movie Review

 
That didn't take long!

Here I am again with the newest podcast! Actually Jose and I recorded this some time ago, and I'm just getting to put it up.

Either way, it's new and it's on the hit Marvel film The Avengers!

By now all the hype is pretty much gone, but it's good to look back at what made it so good.

As I mentioned in my last post, these postcasts are now officially going under the title of - Two Guys Talking.

So hit the play button and enjoy! Oh, and I would still let Scarlet Johansson break a chair over my back.

I'm Back!!! Yeah, I'm Still Here, So Here's What's Floating Around In My Head!

Hey there!

Yes, it's me! The guy that runs this blog site; I know, I've been away for quite a bit, but I just want to let you know that I'm still alive and doing well.

Just want to drop all of you that read my blog a little update note. I'll be continuing this blog with new content in the weeks to come.

Firstly, the podcasts will continue and they'll be under the new title of "Two Guys Talking." Since it's just Jose and myself in these podcasts, the name seemed most appropriate. So There.

I don't know yet if I'll put up a new blog site just for the podcasts, so they don't interfere or conflict with what I put up here for my personal blog. Whatever I decide, you'll know.

Secondly, movie reviews will continue at some point, but not as often, or maybe I'll start doing them as podcasts instead of written posts.

I feel a weird and possibly funny movie commentary on the film The Wicker Man with Nicholas Cage coming up. Something about that and RE4 have been roosting in my head, so I feel the need to put it out.

Thirdly, game previews, reviews and commentary will be forth coming. This will include a massive post on the Resident Evil games and films. This will come at some point. I've been itching to do this and now, I feel, is the right time. Well, at least the right year!

Other stuff will follow as I decide the order that these projects will take, but you'll know, or see, when I finalize it.

Until then enjoy the things to come! Laterz

L'Arc-en-Ciel World Tour 2012 NYC

 
This past Sunday, March 25th, marked a first for me. I attended my first concert ever at Madison Square Garden.

Who did I see playing? Well the greatest Japanese bad, L'Arc-en-Ciel! I have followed their music for a few years and have grown fond of some of their songs. So, it felt only appropriate to go see them perform live.

What made this performance extraordinary was the fact that this concert signified the first time a Japanese band headlined Madison Square Garden. In short, not only did I attend my first concert, but I also felt a part of something historic.

Indeed, L'Arc-en-Ciel had been together for 20 years and during that time they have given us such great hits as "Ready Steady Go!", "Stay Away" and "New World" just to name a few, but their global popularity has finally landed them here on the greatest stage on the planet. I for one felt they deserved the honor to play here and in front of a nearly sold out crowd. I mean, it was a packed house!

I sat right on the show floor about 50-70 yards away from the stage and enjoyed every minute of it! The music started blaring and my ears took it. By the end of the night, my virgin ears came out in one piece with some minor soreness, but I cheered along with everyone else in attendance. It was great to hear my favorite songs: "Drink It Down", "Stay Away", "My Heart Draws A Dream", "Good Luck My Way" "Ready Steady Go!" and "Niji".

What would have made the night perfect was if they had also played "The Fourth Avenue Cafe" or "New World". Man, I was waiting for it, but neither came. Still, I wasn't going to complain. The feel of the energetic crowd and the loud screaming and singing made the night for me. It was an experience and one that I'm glad I got to attend and join in on.

Here are a few photos that I took.

What a great night that will stay with me forever!

Until the next one!

Summer Movie Trailers Mashup!!!

Well, Well, here we are once again bringing you another podcast filled with voices and people's thoughts about...stuff.

Yeah, man or ladies, you know we were going to tackle this topic. Summer Movies 2012!! I mean who, with a microphone or a computer, isn't talking about it? So we figured...why not?

Our voices and thoughts must be heard as well, damn it!!!

You know the ones too! Come on, you know you do! It's the ones you really want to see. Okay, maybe it's just us who are really psyched about the comic book movies that will dominate the theaters all summer long!

So, without anymore waiting hear us talk about The Amazing Spiderman, Marvel's Avengers: Assemble, The Dark Knight Rises and (though not a comic) Prometheus.

Disclaimer: One thing I want to point out is the fact that while many of the things we talk about are in the trailers, some of it is also speculation based on information found on the internet.



If you want to see which trailers we are referring too, check below!

The Amazing Spiderman


Avengers: Assemble


The Dark Knight Rises


Prometheus


Again, guys and gals, I hope you enjoy this and leave comments or thoughts about what we talk about!

Until next time!

50/50: Movie Review

Hey Folks! Long time no see. Yeah, I haven't written anything here in a while, but I'm here to drop a new movie review.

I know I probably bitch about this every time I review in new film that I have in my collection, and believe me, I still have quite a few and there's more on the way. So, yup, it takes me forever to watch through what I already have; well, to be honest, I just take my sweet ass time about it. Ha!

On top of that, like I said, there are still a few more films that I haven't watched yet, and I'll be picking up some more on Tuesday. Yeah, there's some good releases coming out this Tuesday and I'm gonna get mine, so you should go get yours. What ever that is, of course!

Anyway, on with the review of the film 50/50.

I remember seeing the trailer for this movie some months ago and thinking that the combination of cancer and comedic humor were well put together. The scene from the trailer seemed to put this movie more in the genre of comedy as opposed to a tragic drama. Don't get me wrong, the main character dealing with his situation is very tragic and real. However, the comedic elements seem to compliment and in some cases balance out the serious tone, thus, creating an even story that is about both the journey and the healing.

The story introduces us to Adam (Gordon-Levitt) who is recently diagnosed with spinal cancer. He takes the news much like any person would upon hearing such a life-altering condition. He looks to his girlfriend and his friend for support, and they each show it in their own ways. Although, things of course take a turn and changes have to be made. I'm not trying to give anything away here, so I hope my approach was subtle enough to keep readers still interested. Let's just say that friendships and relationships are tested and here is where the drama and comedic aspects of the film work best and add more depth to the characters.

Seth Rogen plays Adam's best friend Kyle and is the tour de force which lends the humorous tone that keeps the film uplifting. What I enjoyed about Rogen's performance is the fact that he does resemble the bearded buddy that tries his best to comment, compliment and/or lighten up the environment surrounding the main character. The film focuses on their friendship the most and develops in such a way that you understand and get pretty involved in their journey to recovery. Kyle, while outspoken and somewhat brash in nature, is fun and endearing as only Seth Rogen can play him.

The most interesting aspect of the film is seeing how the film makers would approach this combination of Gordon-Levitt and Rogen in regards to having them compliment each other while dealing with Adam's condition. And, I have to say that they worked well together. I also enjoyed watching how the character of Adam learns to cope with his situation. Like any person who is given such news, dealing with cancer is quite a life-altering process, and for Adam the change is very taxing. However, he doesn't deal with this journey of healing alone as his inexperienced therapist Katherine (Anna Kendrick) also accompanies him on his road.

All in all, I enjoyed 50/50 very much and found the story to be a very profound capturing of friendships, healing and emotion. The hospital scene near the end actually resonated with me by capturing a moment where fear and uncertainty left me quite nervous yet hopeful for the outcome.



Again, I really enjoyed this film for it's humor and real approach to dealing with the topic of a life-changing illness.

Until next time, keep smiling!

PSVITA: Podcast

 
Hey Y'all,

Welcome back for another Podcast! Hope you enjoyed our last conversation on Power Rangers, and today Jose and I dive into an informative discussion on Sony's newest gaming hand-held--The Vita!

We talk about the the device itself and what we know its capable of doing. Along the way, we also give our thoughts on the trends in the gaming world in relation to the Vita's gaming functions.

This Podcast is actually our longest so far, by 45 minutes! But, we still jam it packed with thoughtful comments, insights and information on where we think the gaming industry is heading.

Again, a lot of what we talk about is speculative but based on documented stats and current trends within video games. Still, your thoughts and opinions are welcome to add more substance and diversity to this topic.

Power Rangers: A Retrospective Podcast

Let me ask you, the readers and listeners to this podcast. Why or what piqued your curiosity to listen to this?

I know why! Because you watched this just like the rest of us! Bwahahahaha! That's right, all of us, or at least most of us were caught up in the whirlwind during the 90's made up of kung fu, giant robots and special effects that came from Japan -- Power Rangers.

Yeah, I hesitated about putting this up because, MAN, DO I HAVE TO REPEAT MYSELF?

Yeah, there are times where I look back and I shake my head at how much of a fan I was of this show. Unfortunately, I already admitted to it, so I can't take it back. Ha!

Well, enjoy and even if you're not a fan or don't know what Power Rangers is enjoy as Jose and I dive deep into the craze that was a part of our pasts.



And, in case you're further curious, below is a clip to further blow your minds or destroy it!



I never knew so many of these versions were made, but Power Rangers has been around in the U.S. and especially Japan for many years.

Again, enjoy and reminisce about the old days!