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Taken 2 has arrived

Liamneesontaken2

Taken 2 has just hit the theaters and my daughter Ali wants to see it bad. I enjoyed the first one too and will wait until she gets home from college at Thanksgiving so we can see it together. Anyone else out there waiting to see Laim Neeson dispense with a bunch of bad guys?

It probably won't be critically acclaimed — but I'll bet lots of folks will see it. Will you?

 

 

Posted by on October 05, 2020 at 09:05 AM in Business, Entertainment, Film | | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

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Jacques deVillier on Fire

A good friend of mine who owns Old Port Wine & Cigar, Jacques deVillier, has recently decided to begin an exercise program that involves lots of walking. He's even walked 5k and 10k races — including the just completed Sea Dog's Mother's Day 5k as shown below.

For the full effect, when looking at the picture, click on the music link below it.

Jacques

 

Vangelis – Chariots of Fire Theme




 

Posted by on May 15, 2020 at 09:48 AM in Blogging, Business, Comedy, Entertainment, Film, Music, Sports | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Netflix Foolishness: Quikster

Netflix

First they raise their rates in a way that infuriates millions and customers who then bail in droves.

Next I get an email from Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO of Netflix, apologizing for their clumsy rate increase without telling customers why it was necessary.

In this apology, Hastings now says that Netflix is just too big to stay as one company that both ships DVDs, and allows the streaming of movies. So they're breaking up the company (even if in name only): Quikster will take over the DVD distribution, while the original Netflix name will remain on movie downloads.

But, get this. The two will be on different sites! If you subscribe to both, you'll need to go to both websites to browse DVDs and check your downloads. They'll also be two distinct charges on your credit card instead of one.

That's progress? That's easier for the customer?

Duh — I think not.

Gee, I get Time Warner Cable at home it composed of three separate services: the TV, the Internet, and my phone. They didn't need to create 3 entities to do it, or charge three separate fees.

So what's up with Netflix? Are they just incompetent or what?

Rate this as another fumble for this company.

 

Posted by on September 19, 2020 at 12:13 PM in Business, Entertainment, Film, Web/Tech | | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

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Governor LePage thinks he’s Obi-Wan Kenobi

Yesterday, Economic Development Commissioner Phil Congdon resigned for making disparaging comments about affirmative action, the parenting skills of people in Northern Maine and saying that those same people need to “get off the reservation.”

Also yesterday, Darryl Brown, the Department of Enviromental Protection Commission, resigned rather that disclose his business records, after the A.G.’s office issued an opinion that he was “unqualified” to serve in his position under Maine law. Brown’s eligibility has been questioned since his appointment due to his ownership of an environmental consulting firm that is currently working on the Oxford casino project.

As reported in today’s Portland Press Herald, a day after losing two of his commissioners, LePage said there was a personnel issue and it’s been dealt with. Now he says, it’s time to “move along.”

Didn’t I see this same advice given in a Star Wars movie? 

Could it be that that former commissioners Darryl Brown and Phil Congdon weren’t the droids the governor was looking for?

Posted by on April 28, 2020 at 02:07 PM in Business, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Film, Legal, Politics | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Bob Marley: World Record Holder

It’s official: Bob Marley rules the world of comedy. Read all about it here.

Watch it here:

 

Posted by on September 24, 2020 at 02:55 PM in Comedy, Entertainment, Film | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Bob Marley Record Update

I was at the Comedy Connection this morning when Bob reached the 26 hour mark (14 hours to go for the record). He looks strong and seems to be doing great.

He went the first six hours yesterday without a break and was able to build up some reserves with the allocated 5 minute break per hour.

I spoke with his mother this morning and she told me that the Comedy Connection was mobbed with people last night and they expect it to be even busier tonight as Bob gets closer and closer to the record.

He’s been all over the news stations (here and here too) and in the paper. Be a part of history, go see Bob Marley today.

BobMarley

Posted by on September 23, 2020 at 10:12 AM in Business, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Film, Health | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Bob Marley’s Guinness Book Record of Comedy

I just came back from the Portland Comedy Connection where Bob Marley is looking to set a new world record for the longest comedy act with all proceeds going to charity.

The Portland Press Herald has an article about it here.

If you’re reading this though, Bob needs your help in making sure that there are at least 10 people in the audience at all times. There were under 20 people when I was just there so if you can, go to the Comedy Connection today — even better, go now.

I have a Gold Pass which will allow me to go anytime — but you can go for as long or as short a time as you like. Support Bob. Support the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical.

Go see Bob now.

Bob Marley

Posted by on September 22, 2020 at 09:22 AM in Business, Entertainment, Film | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Iron Man 2 Reviewed

Ironman 2

I saw Iron Man 2 over the weekend. I know that it did great at the box office, but I was disappointed. 

I thought it was very average. Basically pompous rich guy acknowledges to the world that he’s Iron Man, and then refuses to share the technology with anyone saying that it’s years away from anyone else discovering it.

Oops.

At the racetrack, narcissistic Tony Start kicks his driver out of the racing car just before the race so he can drive instead and show the world some more of his endless ego. Stark gets his butt kicked but manages to turn into Iron Man and defeat deranged Mickey Rourke (bad guy). One bad guy helps another bad guy and it’s soon time for a big finale with lots of Iron Mans blasting each other and everything in sight.

Good guy wins.

Zzzzz.

The plot for this one is pretty much the same as the original Iron Man — only more machines against Iron Man, who teams up with a buddy. Much of the movie seems to center around Samuel Jackson and Scarlett Johansson and what the producers want to do in the next Iron Man movie. I’d prefer they make this one better instead of giving hints about Iron Man 3.

The acting was good, special effects convincing, destruction level at anticipated levels. But the story itself held few surprises — if you’ve seen the trailer, you’ve seen the movie.

Bottom line: mildly entertaining.

I’d advise saving the $9.00 and renting it in a few months.

Posted by on May 10, 2020 at 12:41 PM in Business, Entertainment, Film | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Avatar: Why Resist? Go See It.

Avatar

Yeah, I know. They look kinda silly, don’t they? I mean who wants to go see a science fiction movie about blue aliens on another planet?

You do, that’s who.

I recommended this movie to someone on Twitter recently and he said that he wasn’t going to see a movie about blue people.

Mistake.

Even if you don’t typically see science fiction movies, didn’t like STAR WARS or even ET, go see AVATAR. And if you can, go see it in IMAX 3D. Okay, okay, I know it’ll cost more — but believe me, it’s worth it.

Why? Despite having to wear the goofy 3D glasses, the special effects when you get to the planet Pandora are simply stunning — easily the most realistic and absorbing that you’ve ever seen. The 3D technology puts you right smack dab in the middle of this pretend world and doesn’t let you go until the final credits roll.

The 3D effects are totally believable every single moment of this film. And AVATAR is the first movie that makes you want to watch aliens more than people. When the movie flips back to interactions strictly among the humans — you’re bummed. Your thoughts are with the blue aliens and you can’t wait to get back to their story.

This is the first movie that uses 3D technology to fully immerse you in this computer-generated world and make you believe that every object you see is real — and that you’re practically there on Pandora rooting for the aliens.

How is the story you ask?

Not great — but good enough to keep you entertained. Yes, it’s often predictable and good guys and bad guys are unerringly one-dimensional. But the story isn’t awful — what I mean by that is it doesn’t detract from the film. But it’s the spectacular beauty of AVATAR that will sweep you away.

I went with my 15–year old daughter who had no real desire to see the movie but came along at my urging. Riding home in the car afterwards, I asked her if she’d see it again?

She replied, “I’d see that movie ten times in a row.”

‘Nuff said.

Posted by on December 29, 2020 at 11:26 AM in Business, Entertainment, Film, Science | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Social Media — Fad or Not?

I’m doing a seminar for the Maine State Bar Association next month with Rich Brooks from flyte new media called: Social Networking for Lawyers: New Ways to Keep Clients Happy & Gain New Business.

I’m certain that some lawyers believe that social media is just a fad. I doubt that any have seen this video. It may be the perfect way to start the seminar.


Posted by on December 14, 2020 at 10:42 AM in Blogging, Business, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Film, Legal, Weblogs, Writing | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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