Jake's Blog

SCREENING!!!

2008-09-29T00:11:00Z

On Saturday, I was lucky enough to attend the press screening for Beverly Hills Chihuahua in Hollywood. I had a blast!

Our video review should be up soon, but here's a snippet of what I think. While it's not the next Finding Nemo or Cars, it was kinda cute. What's funny is that the director had the ability to make the dogs seem more human than the actual human actors in the film.

The voice cast, led by:

Drew Barrymore

George Lopez

and Andy Garcia

were superb. Lopez definitely brings the funny as Papi--the jilted lover/landscaper that is hopelessly enamored with Chloe the pampered pup.

So I say this film is more for the younger crowd, but it's definitely something the family can enjoy!

SKELLY OUT!

A night of history...That took FOREVER.

2008-09-22T23:22:00Z

So I don't know how many of you care, but the Emmy's were last night.

In my house it's always been tradition to watch the Emmy's and Oscar's every year. And this year was no different. So I tuned in to ABC last night around 8 (cuz even though it's shot in LA it can't be live in LA?) expecting a good show.

I was wrong.

Those who won the awards deserved them. I have no qualms abuot that. Except 30 Rock. I don't really watch the show and the one episode I did see wasn't that funny. I'm more a fan of The Office. But that's neither here nor there.

My qualms are....okay, I just realized I said qualms twice. Not cool.

My PROBLEMS with the show were with the FIVE hosts that didn't host the show.

I felt more uncomfortable watching these Emmy's than I have in a long life full of uncomfortable happenings. The jokes weren't funny, the actors were bitter, and the camera men couldn't do their jobs correctly, I.E. one of the late night writing crews won (i think it was Daily Show) and one of the head writers was walking down the isle, stopped to shake hands with someone for two seconds, then continued to walk. The camera guy apparently couldn't see her continue to walk and just STOOD there, so the poor woman WALKED INTO THE CAMERA!!!

Okay, I'm done ranting. For now.

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But I'm happy that Jeremy Piven won, yet again, for Entorage. And I thought Seacrest was going to win the Reality Show host award, but Jeff Probst isn't a bad choice either.

What do you think? Lemme know!

SKELLY OUT!

IF YOU WANT TO LIVE YOU WILL OBEY. Step one: Bring me cookies...

2008-09-17T04:40:00Z

Just in case you don't know what the subject means, it means I'm hungry. I would like some warm cookies. But I will settle for Oreos. Or the cheap knockoffs. Either way, so long as--okay enough.

EAGLE EYE!

It comes out September 26th, and you'd better believe I'll see it!

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For fans of Disturbia, the same director is at the helm, leading Shia Lebouf (yet again), Michelle Monaghan, and Billy Bob Thorton in this thriller about a young man and woman who receive phone calls demanding they follow vague instructions to save their lives.

I highly recommend this flick, lemme know what ya'll think!

I also highly recommend checking out the films site: eagleeyemovie.com

There's a game you can play just like the in the movie--and they can make it very real!!! Trust me, I got freaked out!

SKELLY OUT!

Feeling Minnesota? I know I am...

2008-08-10T21:18:00Z

Sup peeps?

Don't know if you know this, but I've been in the great state of Minnesota for a while now, but I'm coming back to LA! WOOT! So now instead of just reading my words, you'll see my pretty face (not) all over this site! Word!

But, alas, I am saddend by the fact that I'm leaving my once and future home state. So I decided to make a list of Minnesota movies that you should know about...

Number one, well that should be obvious. Fargo, written and directed by the Cohen Bros. Violent. Loaded with snow. Ya, sure. Ya betcha. And no, not everyone talks like that, but trust me there are a lot of us out here that'd suprise ya. Pick up the DVD with the special doc called "Minnesota Nice". Good times there...

Number two, well, this one ya'll should actually avoid. It's called Feeling Minnesota, starring Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz. Just...pretend like I didn't say this. I could have just as easily been called Feeling Nebraska or something. EW.

Number three, well, this is very art-y, but I love it. A Prarie Home Companion, directed by Robert Altman (his last film). Tells the half true story of a group of radio show performers and the fateful last night of their show. I say half true because the show does exist (I've been, it was amazing), but it hasn't been cancelled. Still going strong. The movie is pure Minnesota, check it out tonight!

K, so that's all I can think of for now, but check back later. I know I'll think of more as soon as I hit post...

What shall thine eyes feast upon after 'The Dark Knight'? Well, I'll tell ya!

2008-07-17T21:19:00Z

Promise me one thing. Don't stay out too late after the Dark Knight tonight. Just go home afterward and sleep. Dream about Batman. If you're seeing it tonight. Me? I'm gonna wait. See it with some friends in a couple weeks when I can actually get tickets.

Anywho, there are a few good movies coming out in the next couple months, and my personal choice is the Cohen Bros. Burn After Reading, which tells the story of a gym employee who finds a disk containing protected info from a CIA agent. I put the trailer in here, so watch it and look forward to it.

Also Igor, which stars the voice of John Cusak as one of many Igor's, who decides he's had enough of being the slave. Very good animation, not sure about the funny, but not everything can be funny...

So if you are seeing the Dark Night just like everyone else on your block, then take a nap now. Sleep! *shakes hands in general direction of computer/monitor*

SKELLY OUT

Another legend, gone. R.I.P., Mr. Carlin.

2008-06-26T00:02:00Z

For those of you who haven't heard, Mr. George Carlin, comedy legend, died this last sunday, June 22nd. He will be truly missed.

His illustrious career started back in the 60's as a comedy duo with Jack Burns, but broke that off and started his own stand up career. He's most known for his "Seven Dirty Words You Can't Say on Radio or Television" routine, which got the attention of the FCC and set the stage for the long debate on censorship.

He was the host for the first Saturday Night Live in 1975; he starred in 11 HBO specials, released 23 albums--4 of which won Grammy's for Best Comedy Album (1973: FM&AM, 1992: Jammin in New York, 2001: Brain Droppings, 2002: Napalm and Silly Putty), as well as starred in several films, including Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Dogma, Jersey Girl, and Cars, as well as the narrator for Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.

He is a legend in the comedy community, and will be truly missed. Like many in his craft, i.e. Richard Pryor, Mitch Hedburg, he is gone too soon.

R.I.P., Mr. Carlin. R.I.P.

Um...wow. I just....wow. Hmm.

2008-06-15T23:52:00Z

So last weekend I headed to my local movieplex and excitedly bought tickets for M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening. I paid $20, plus about $15 for the food I snuck in. As the lights dimmed, I tried to prepare myself for anything. Anything at all. I said, Self--don't be too excited. Don't expect anything. Just watch the movie. Get into it. Decide later what you think.

Well, I sat there. And I watched it. For one hour and fourty-some odd minutes I sat and watched.

And what do I think?

Oh.

My.

God.

Before I go on, I must remind you that this is my opinion. You may feel differently. See it. Don't see it. It's your life. And money. So what do I think?

I think I wasted $20 dollars.

Normally, a "bad" movie has some redemable qualities to it, such as a good script that was badly acted or maybe some good camera work even though the script sucked, etc. This film=nothing good at all. The script was poor and weak, the acting couldn't have been worse (although, with that script, can ya blame them?), and there wasn't enough camera work to make the story flow evenly. It's Night's first rated R film in his almost 15 year career, and for a very good reason. The film is very violent. And it didn't need to be. Night is known for not showing everything to the audience so that they can imagine how bad things get. Well, for this film, he didn't give us the chance. He went for the shock value, and even I was disgusted. Oh man.

Spoilers? No. I won't tell you what's happening. PM me if you really wanna know. Suffice it to say that the point is pointless. I know that's vague, but like I said, I don't want to overly influence your decisions.

So go see it. Form your own opinions. As you do, let me know what they were. Be nice. Be mean. Free speech. But don't say I didn't warn you.