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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Indiana Jones 4 Review


Kingdom of the Crystal Skull *Non Spoiler* review - by Gordy Locke

Score: 8.5/10

Indiana Jones is still Indiana Jones. Dont expect anything more or less from the 4th edition to the series. Lots of fast paced action , adventure and pure entertainment for the Indy fans.

They didnt fill the movie completely with reference jokes to the triology but there's enough to please the diehards and enough new material to declare itself a stand alone edition and addition to the series.

It will not disappoint new fans nor old though old fans may be more chatty and critical of plot/storylines.

Performances:

Kate Blanchett : 9/10... I would say she's probably the best female co-lead since her co star Karen Allen. She was a decent villianess , good on screen presence and very appealing.

Shia Labeouf: 7.5/10 ... I was very nervous about this role and casting. Speilberg played it by the book , worked him in slowly and built up some likeable empathy for him. By the end , Indy represented the fans , when he accepted Labeouf the series accepted him. Still a little nerouv that he can actually carry this series.

Karen Allen : 7/10... the return of INdy's true love. She was comical and still fit the character. She was really a older version of her old self.

Ray Whinstone : 6.5/10 He played Indy's new partner in crime... a little cliched and predictable but thats what the series is. Its really for young audiences so you want campy cliched characters. With that being said , I fault him points for playing it safe...nothing special or rememberable about Mac.

John Hurt: 8/10 ... he's a hall of fame actor but the character could've been played by anyone. I would've liked to seen John Hurt play Mac and bring him to life.

Harrison Ford: 10/10... its Indiana Friggen Jones. Nuff said.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Most Overrated SNL cast members

I was thinking of classic SNL and thinking of cast members that are so overrated caz they're nt that funny and their careers after SNL proves it..... Im talking about cast members who were regulars for a few seasons , there's been plenty of one year busts (Gilbert Gottfried , RandY Quaid , Anthony MIcheal Hall , Robert Downey Jr, ...)

In no particular order

Jimmy Fallon - why is he funny ? why is he considered talented? .. I think he aws at one time called the next Mike Meyers.... ok first off he's not canadian , secondly that means he's not funny and sucks.

What he did good: screwing on purpose to make fake bloopers on SNL which would make others laugh which makes for cheap funny skits.



Chris Kattan - He had his moments(Gay Hitler , Roxbury Boys,... ) but he's a snivveling whining little rat. Look at his career after SNL... he's got nothing without good writing and lead man ( Wil Farrel)

what he did good: Being the gay sidekick to Wil Farrell.


Horatio Sanz - Overrated caz he was on for like 5-7 years.. how did he last so long , he's not funny.

what he did good: doing the SNL christmas song.



Billy Crystal - There , I said it... I dont think he's that funny. I think he's casually humorous , he makes for great company but as a big money draw? He had a great career after which makes it hard to knock him , just saying thats part of the overrated thing , how did he get so popular?

what he did good: "you look mmmmarvelouuus"


Colin Quinn- He's best known for being arubaly the worst Weekend Update anchor in SNL history

Tim Meadows - the longest serving cast member in SNL history ( 10 years)... and why?

what he did right The Lady's Man.. anything else?

Victoria Jackson - the weak link in the golden regime with Carvey , Nealon , Hartman , Meyers , Miller , Hooks , Dunn , ... but maybe every strong team needs a weak link ?

What she did right: she had no classic sketch.

Joe Piscopo - how is he at all consdered a comedian????????

what he did right: steriod without dying.

Ellen Cleghorne , Julia Sweeney and most (not all ... looking at you Sara Silverman *wink wink*) of the girls in the Prestine Period of Sandler , Spade , Macdonald , Farley , Bruer , Schneider

what they did right: Sweeney did Pat... other than that , the girls were non factors in this era..


Tracy Morgan : what the hell was he doing on SNL for all these years? how did he maintain a job for so long? he has no legacy or classic sketch to live on....

what he did right: Brian Fellows? maybe.

Julia Luis Dreyfus - Dont get me wrong , I love Elaine (Seinfeld)and I understand she's an awesome person in real life but her stint on SNL was bunk. Again I ask , what did she do?

what she did right: made friends at NBC...

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My name is Gord and I blog comic and graphic novel reviews for Horror Happy Hour. Im just a passionate fanboy since the glorious 80s. Im not a writer as you can tell with my butchering of the engrish language just love geeking it up with comics. Horror Happy Hour is a devoted group of horror enthusiasts started on Facebook , website to come.. and I do the comics commentary. Woot woot