Movie Review: Adventureland

Adventureland is a good mix of teen comedy and drama. Set in 1987 James Brennan (played by Jesse Eisenberg) is just leaving high school, looking forward to college. But his parents are short on money, so he picks up a job at the local theme park. There he meets a unique cast of characters including Bobby the manager (played by Bill Hader, Superbad), co-worker Joel (Martin Starr, also in Superbad) and Mike Conell (a shady guy played by Ryan Reynolds, Waiting...).

But James sets his eyes on Emily Lewin (played by Kristen Stewart, Twilight) and they begin a relationship.

The acting is fine, mostly because of a good supporting cast. I think Kristen did well for one of her first movies and Jesse also did well for one of his first big movies as well. The story moved at a good pace and it wasn't raunchy like most teen comedies are. A little moreso than Juno.

Acting: 7/10

Story: 7/10

Atmosphere: 8/10

Overall: 7.5/10

Rated 14A (ONT) R (USA) I liked it

P.S. Why do I always mix Ryan Reynolds with Dane Cook?

Major Update

That's it! I'm batting down the hatches. I'm going to review all the movies I've been to lazy to up until now. Including:
Adventureland
Nothing But The Truth
Fanboys
Crossing Over
Revoultionary Road
Bottle Shock
Terminator Salvation
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Year One
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Frost/Nixon
The Day The Earth Stood Still
Defiance
Public Enemies

As well as video game reviews of Resident Evil 5 and Halo Wars.

Look At: Talladega

Today I read an article at CBS sports in which, more than once, Talladega was called a crapshoot.
Yup, Talladega is just a random race, where there is no discernable skill involved what so ever.

Of course Talladega is one of my favourite tracks, so allow me to prove them wrong:

I took the race winners from 1999 onwards to see if there was a pattern:

1999- Both won by Dale Sr.
2000- Jeff Gordon
2000- Dale Sr.
2001- Bobby Hamilton. "Oh!" Your saying, "guess your wrong." Let's read the wikipedia article, shall we?

"The entire 500-mile race was run caution-free...A physically and mentally exhausted Hamilton slumped to the ground after exiting his car and was given oxygen from a tank before giving the standard post-race Victory Lane interview while sitting on the ground, leaning against the drivers door."

I think he deserved it.

2001, both 02 and 03- won by Dale Jr.
2003- won by Waltrip (when DEI was in it's prime remember)
2004- Gordon
2004- Jr.
2005- Jarrett (Don't make me have to argue Jarrett being a good driver. Don't embarass yourself)
2006- Jimmie Johnson
2006- Vickers (Remember he had to push Jr and Johnson out of the way to get the win too)
Both 07- Gordon
2008- Kyle Busch (one of many for Busch last year)
2008- Stewart
2009- Keslowski (Crashed out Edwards on the final lap)

So maybe that'll help clear the air of all the bull anti-dega people like to spill.

Thoughts On Microsoft's E3 Conference

Damn! First off, DAMN!
That was amazing. Now before I continue I must throw this in:
CALLED IT!
Alan Wake did indeed have an EPIC demo and looked amazing!

Modern Warfare 2 looked great, but it felt like the demo they showed was rushed, in opposition of Modern Warfare 1's slower demo.

Beatles Rockband will indeed have Back In The USSR, I'm Sold.

SPLINTER CELL CONVICTION! HOLY SHIHTZUS! Looked jaw droppingly good!

Then Natal. I'll admit, parts were a little corny. But goddamn! Milo was creepy but even more amazing!

Then throw in Facebook and Twitter. Left 4 Dead 2, Crackdown 2, and
HOLY CRAP DID HALO ODST LOOK GOOD

My Hopes for Beatles: Rock Band

UPDATED- AUG1409 If Real (BOLD = CONFIRMED) (Italics = DLC)
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Twist and Shout
A Hard Day's Night
Day Tripper
Drive My Car
Help!
Ticket to Ride
Taxman
All You Need Is Love
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Strawberry Fields Forever
With a Little Help From My Friends
Birthday
Revolution
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Come Together
Here Comes the Sun
Get Back
My Favs
Back In The U.S.S.R. - Would be fun on every instrument
Magical Mystery Tour- Just a cool song period
Oh! Darling- Love the blues feel
Carry That Weight- Would be great if they do have multiple singers possible
Let It Be- Epic song
A Day In The Life- CLASSIC
Hey Jude- I believe there are UN resolutions that forbid not having this song in the game (Apparently not)
Blackbird- Great song
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da- Probably my favourite Beatles song

Also Confirmed
I Feel Fine
I Saw Her Standing There
I Am The Walrus
Here Comes The Sun
Octopus's Garden

10 Best Halo Multiplayer Maps

Read this post today and found it interesting. Did a little research and remembered some of my old favs.

1. Boarding Action - My dream is to have a remake of this map, half Covenant ship with a huge hole in it, half human ship.
2. Ivory Tower - Had a love/hate relationship with this map but I wish it were in Halo 3
3. Blood Gulch - Classic
4. Elongation - Loved this map for it’s design, colors and gameplay. Loved Swat and Snipers.
5. Beaver Creek - Classic map
6. Hang ‘Em High - Loved sniping here.
7. Terminal - Yes, I miss being hit by a train.
8. Zanzibar - I remember E3 when this was unveiled as part of Halo 2’s multiplayer. The spinning wheel and opening doors were amazing.
9. Blackout - I probably like Lockout more but I love the Human setting redesign
10. Backwash - Sort of out of left field, but I really loved the feel of this map

Honorable Mention: Containment, Foundation, Headlong, Relic, Colossus, Warlock
Least Favourites: Waterworks, Burial Mounds, Turf, Foundry, Isolation and Snowbound

Stinger503's Report of Toolbaggery 18/04/09

I can't let this go. Sorry I can't.


You know what? I worked as a dishwasher for a couple years, and yeah it was boring, tiring, soul-stealing work that I hated. But guess what? I NEVER allowed a dirty dish through, because I had the COMMON FUCKING SENSE to know that people would be served food on those dishes, people like MYSELF! JESUS CHRIST! What's wrong with these people?! It's unfuckingbelieveable! Their attitude is so idiotic as well, no sense of "Hey if we're doing this to people's food, maybe someones doing it to our food. I wouldn't like that, so I won't do this."

And then they release it on youtube. To the public. With no attempt to hide their faces and I think they even say their names! Now it seems as if they want the internet to just forget this happened. I hope it's a damned joke. Sorry but if your that big a toolbag then you deserve to have the hammer of the internet brought down on you: