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Movie Reviews 2009
My Bloody Valentine 3D 7/10
The Unborn 6/10
Defiance 7/10
Inkheart 5/10
The Uninvited 9/10
Penny Dreadful 3/10
The Hamiltons 6/10
The Wrestler 8/10
The Last House on the Left 8/10
Push 5/10
Madea Goes to Jail 7/10
Watchmen 8/10
Knowing 10/10
Race to Witch Mountain 5/10
The Haunting in Connecticut 7/10
Fast and Furious 7/10
Obsessed 6/10
Up 5/10
The Proposal 8/10
Public Enemies 8/10
Ice Age 3 7/10
I Love you Beth Cooper 5/10
Orphan 8/10
Halloween 2 7/10
Sorrority Row 6/10
Jennifer's Body 3/10
A Christmas Carol 7/10
The Box 3/10
The 4th Kind 8/10
Paranormal Activity 6/10
The StepFather 5/10
Zombieland 8/10
Whip It 6/10
2012 5/10
Brothers 8/10
Transformers 2 3/10
Top 3 worst movies of 2009:
Horrible Mention-
Twilight-New Moon Negative -27/10
I was fortunate enough to avoid being
subjected to such garbage so it cannot be in
my top 3 but just the thought of the most
jobber movie of the year deserves a spot
here.
#3 Transformers 2 3/10
Too many questions left unanswered and sick
of the lebeof/fox running all over the place
and remaining sparkly clean throughout the
film. The parents attempt at humor in this
one fails miserably as well.
#2 Jennifer's Body 3/10
Speaking of Megan Fox, this would be her
breakout feature roll that sadly falls flat.
Didn't expect much going in with all the
teenagers wanting to get a glimpse of Fox'
exposed will be sadly disappointed as the
director jobbed it up and slapped it with a
PG-13 rating.
and the worst movie of 2009 is.....
#1 The Box 3/10
The last 45 minutes of this movie left me
standing in an empty theatre at 2 in the
morning screaming at the top of my lungs at
the screen about how stupid the actors are at
the stupid decisions they quickly make in
regards to their predicament. I was into
this movie and it had a twilight zone feel to
it but then it just fell off the face of the
earth in quality.
Top 3 movies of 2009
Honorable Mention
Zombieland 8/10
Arguably the most kick ass opening credits
scenes in the last few years. Metallica's
For Whom The Bell Tolls rocks the viewer into
full attention. Woody Harrelson delivers
with a mix of zombie killing and twinkie
craving. M.V.P. Cameo of Bill Murray puts it
over the top.
The Proposal 8/10
Solid Comedy. Ryan Reynolds and Sandra
Bullock work well together. Throw in Betty
White and it's all good.
#3 The Wrestler 8/10
The movie is very well done and Micky Rourke
nails the lead role. I am a fan of pretty
much all of Aronofsky's films and this one
was no different. The ending left me wanting
a bit more though, but that's just because
I'm a wrestling fan.
#2 The Uninvited 9/10
While this one will probably end up on
Lifetime Network, it surprised me with it's
suspense that actually made me jump if I
remember correctly. Good twist that caught
me off guard at the end.
and the top movie of 2009 is...
#1 Knowing 10/10
While many people have mixed reviews of this
one. I am taking Ebert's review:
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20090318%2FREVIEWS%2F903189991%2F-1%2FREVIEWS01%3Cbr+%2F%3E
and agreeing 100%. I must have cranked
auditorium #3 extra loud during the viewing
as well. The Plane Crash actually got me
leaning forward in my seat and marking out.
I thouroughly enjoyed every aspect of this
one during my initial viewing of it. Many
people didn't like the ending of this one
either. But in Duffy's world it's movies
that end like this (I.E. The Mist, Jeepers
Creepers) that leave me satisfied when I
leave the theater. When movies end happily
ever after it gets predictable.
36 Movies Screened/Reviewed this year...
And into twenty-ten...
The Unborn 6/10
Defiance 7/10
Inkheart 5/10
The Uninvited 9/10
Penny Dreadful 3/10
The Hamiltons 6/10
The Wrestler 8/10
The Last House on the Left 8/10
Push 5/10
Madea Goes to Jail 7/10
Watchmen 8/10
Knowing 10/10
Race to Witch Mountain 5/10
The Haunting in Connecticut 7/10
Fast and Furious 7/10
Obsessed 6/10
Up 5/10
The Proposal 8/10
Public Enemies 8/10
Ice Age 3 7/10
I Love you Beth Cooper 5/10
Orphan 8/10
Halloween 2 7/10
Sorrority Row 6/10
Jennifer's Body 3/10
A Christmas Carol 7/10
The Box 3/10
The 4th Kind 8/10
Paranormal Activity 6/10
The StepFather 5/10
Zombieland 8/10
Whip It 6/10
2012 5/10
Brothers 8/10
Transformers 2 3/10
Top 3 worst movies of 2009:
Horrible Mention-
Twilight-New Moon Negative -27/10
I was fortunate enough to avoid being
subjected to such garbage so it cannot be in
my top 3 but just the thought of the most
jobber movie of the year deserves a spot
here.
#3 Transformers 2 3/10
Too many questions left unanswered and sick
of the lebeof/fox running all over the place
and remaining sparkly clean throughout the
film. The parents attempt at humor in this
one fails miserably as well.
#2 Jennifer's Body 3/10
Speaking of Megan Fox, this would be her
breakout feature roll that sadly falls flat.
Didn't expect much going in with all the
teenagers wanting to get a glimpse of Fox'
exposed will be sadly disappointed as the
director jobbed it up and slapped it with a
PG-13 rating.
and the worst movie of 2009 is.....
#1 The Box 3/10
The last 45 minutes of this movie left me
standing in an empty theatre at 2 in the
morning screaming at the top of my lungs at
the screen about how stupid the actors are at
the stupid decisions they quickly make in
regards to their predicament. I was into
this movie and it had a twilight zone feel to
it but then it just fell off the face of the
earth in quality.
Top 3 movies of 2009
Honorable Mention
Zombieland 8/10
Arguably the most kick ass opening credits
scenes in the last few years. Metallica's
For Whom The Bell Tolls rocks the viewer into
full attention. Woody Harrelson delivers
with a mix of zombie killing and twinkie
craving. M.V.P. Cameo of Bill Murray puts it
over the top.
The Proposal 8/10
Solid Comedy. Ryan Reynolds and Sandra
Bullock work well together. Throw in Betty
White and it's all good.
#3 The Wrestler 8/10
The movie is very well done and Micky Rourke
nails the lead role. I am a fan of pretty
much all of Aronofsky's films and this one
was no different. The ending left me wanting
a bit more though, but that's just because
I'm a wrestling fan.
#2 The Uninvited 9/10
While this one will probably end up on
Lifetime Network, it surprised me with it's
suspense that actually made me jump if I
remember correctly. Good twist that caught
me off guard at the end.
and the top movie of 2009 is...
#1 Knowing 10/10
While many people have mixed reviews of this
one. I am taking Ebert's review:
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20090318%2FREVIEWS%2F903189991%2F-1%2FREVIEWS01%3Cbr+%2F%3E
and agreeing 100%. I must have cranked
auditorium #3 extra loud during the viewing
as well. The Plane Crash actually got me
leaning forward in my seat and marking out.
I thouroughly enjoyed every aspect of this
one during my initial viewing of it. Many
people didn't like the ending of this one
either. But in Duffy's world it's movies
that end like this (I.E. The Mist, Jeepers
Creepers) that leave me satisfied when I
leave the theater. When movies end happily
ever after it gets predictable.
36 Movies Screened/Reviewed this year...
And into twenty-ten...
Friday, November 6, 2009
Movie Ratings Medley
A Christmas Carol- 7/10
Solid with Polar Express animation but crazy scary for a PG film. Not recommended for children under 8.
The Box- 3/10
Really good until the last 30 minutes which infuriated me and killed it. Twilight Zone remake I believe. Really should have went with a different ending.
The 4th Kind- 8/10
Solid. I was building this one up crazy style ever since I saw the trailer and while it wasn't mind blowingly incredible it is worth a viewing.
Paranormal Activity- 6/10
Was bored with this one until the last 30 minutes and an excellent ending IMO saved it from being total garbage. Exorcist meets Blair Witch in a nutshell.
The StepFather- 5/10
Nothing special here. Insta-Lifetime Network hit.
I hope they serve beer in Hell- 5/10
Pretty much the top of the mountain when it comes to a movie degrading women. I guess this was a comedy... toilet humor thrown in at the end that wasn't necessary.
Zombieland 8/10-
Pretty much the coolest intro involving a Metallica song ever. Held up strong. Bill Murray Cameo makes this one top notch.
Whip It- 6/10
"that girl from Juno" does a decent job. I was expecting complete manure with this one and was surprised to find none in this one. One could say this is the greatest Roller Derby movie of all time.... Drew Barrymore's directorial debut doesn't do so bad.
Solid with Polar Express animation but crazy scary for a PG film. Not recommended for children under 8.
The Box- 3/10
Really good until the last 30 minutes which infuriated me and killed it. Twilight Zone remake I believe. Really should have went with a different ending.
The 4th Kind- 8/10
Solid. I was building this one up crazy style ever since I saw the trailer and while it wasn't mind blowingly incredible it is worth a viewing.
Paranormal Activity- 6/10
Was bored with this one until the last 30 minutes and an excellent ending IMO saved it from being total garbage. Exorcist meets Blair Witch in a nutshell.
The StepFather- 5/10
Nothing special here. Insta-Lifetime Network hit.
I hope they serve beer in Hell- 5/10
Pretty much the top of the mountain when it comes to a movie degrading women. I guess this was a comedy... toilet humor thrown in at the end that wasn't necessary.
Zombieland 8/10-
Pretty much the coolest intro involving a Metallica song ever. Held up strong. Bill Murray Cameo makes this one top notch.
Whip It- 6/10
"that girl from Juno" does a decent job. I was expecting complete manure with this one and was surprised to find none in this one. One could say this is the greatest Roller Derby movie of all time.... Drew Barrymore's directorial debut doesn't do so bad.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Bowling Scores 11/3/09
Week 11 11/3/09
206, 173, 249 (AMG) 628 Series
Craziest night on the season.
I can't ever remember bowling on lanes that were oiled the way they were tonight. Ridiculously dry on the back end between the 1-10 boards and wet everywhere between the 15 boards. I had to throw hard and aggressive all night. Kind of like how I finished with six X last week. Basically if I didn't throw hard and outside I paid for it. Well, until game 3.
Keep in mind we had to spot our opponents 163 pins this week. The most by far on the season. (Pretty much like bowling 5 bowlers vs. 4 bowlers in a scratch league)
The closest matchup of the season went as follows:
Team Stats on the night
Game 1 843-830 (W) (+13 total pins)
We were losing by over 50 pins going into the 10th frame and then our team went off and I was able to come through with XX to save it for us.
Game 2 838-850 (L) (+1 total pins)
Teammate missed a 10 pin in the 10th and I was unable to come through with any X's to close it out. Also, Our Opponent's Anchor came through with a X.
Game 3 884-862 (W) (+23 total pins)
The Worst Best game aka the sloppiest 249 I've every bowled went as follows:
DEJ X X X X X X 9/ X 7/ SX8/ 249
The ridiculous thing about it is that I probably threw 2 clean pocket strikes the entire game. Strikes on the left lane were coming in light and I was carrying the 7 pin, and I also had 2 brooklyn strikes on the right lane. What makes it even more of a bust is my spare in the 9th was a 1-2-10 washout conversion and then I end the night with a 6-7 split conversion to save my all mark game. Ridiculous and people were busting.
We took total pins going 5-2 for the second week in a row. on the night and beginning the second third of the season at 38-39 overall.
Duffy J's stats:
6,479 total pins through 33 games (11 weeks) with an average of 196.33.
206, 173, 249 (AMG) 628 Series
Craziest night on the season.
I can't ever remember bowling on lanes that were oiled the way they were tonight. Ridiculously dry on the back end between the 1-10 boards and wet everywhere between the 15 boards. I had to throw hard and aggressive all night. Kind of like how I finished with six X last week. Basically if I didn't throw hard and outside I paid for it. Well, until game 3.
Keep in mind we had to spot our opponents 163 pins this week. The most by far on the season. (Pretty much like bowling 5 bowlers vs. 4 bowlers in a scratch league)
The closest matchup of the season went as follows:
Team Stats on the night
Game 1 843-830 (W) (+13 total pins)
We were losing by over 50 pins going into the 10th frame and then our team went off and I was able to come through with XX to save it for us.
Game 2 838-850 (L) (+1 total pins)
Teammate missed a 10 pin in the 10th and I was unable to come through with any X's to close it out. Also, Our Opponent's Anchor came through with a X.
Game 3 884-862 (W) (+23 total pins)
The Worst Best game aka the sloppiest 249 I've every bowled went as follows:
DEJ X X X X X X 9/ X 7/ SX8/ 249
The ridiculous thing about it is that I probably threw 2 clean pocket strikes the entire game. Strikes on the left lane were coming in light and I was carrying the 7 pin, and I also had 2 brooklyn strikes on the right lane. What makes it even more of a bust is my spare in the 9th was a 1-2-10 washout conversion and then I end the night with a 6-7 split conversion to save my all mark game. Ridiculous and people were busting.
We took total pins going 5-2 for the second week in a row. on the night and beginning the second third of the season at 38-39 overall.
Duffy J's stats:
6,479 total pins through 33 games (11 weeks) with an average of 196.33.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Bowing Scores 10/20 & 10/27/09
10/20/09
199, 187, 162 548 Series
We lost all games putting us at 28-35 with position round next week. 0-14 (0-6) the last two weeks.
Couldn't string anything together, it was the X,X,Open Frame all night.
10/27/09
184, 188, 224 596 Series
This night began very similar to last week. All 3 games this week started with XX in a row but then a split or an open frame followed. I was unable to get anything going again until game 3 where halfway through I started throwing very hard and getting my ball outside near the 10 board. I finished with XXXXXX in a row to end the night.
Team Stats on the night
Game 1 868-835 (W)
Game 2 824-898 (L)
Game 3 938-816 (W)
We also took total pins going 5-2 on the night and ending the first third of the season at 33-37, right in the middle of the pack.
Duffy J's stats:
5,851 total pins through 30 games with an average of 195.03.
199, 187, 162 548 Series
We lost all games putting us at 28-35 with position round next week. 0-14 (0-6) the last two weeks.
Couldn't string anything together, it was the X,X,Open Frame all night.
10/27/09
184, 188, 224 596 Series
This night began very similar to last week. All 3 games this week started with XX in a row but then a split or an open frame followed. I was unable to get anything going again until game 3 where halfway through I started throwing very hard and getting my ball outside near the 10 board. I finished with XXXXXX in a row to end the night.
Team Stats on the night
Game 1 868-835 (W)
Game 2 824-898 (L)
Game 3 938-816 (W)
We also took total pins going 5-2 on the night and ending the first third of the season at 33-37, right in the middle of the pack.
Duffy J's stats:
5,851 total pins through 30 games with an average of 195.03.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Bowling Scores 10/13/09
10/13/09
206, 183, 213 602 Series
We couldn't keep our winning streak going as tonight we got swept for the first time this season. Our opponents were hitting the pocket and carrying 7 and 10 pins all night, while we were leaving them solid. Opponent rocked a 269 game (highest on league so far this season) and threw a 660 series.
While I threw a 6, my path to the pocket was sparadic on the night and I was coming in light quite a bit. 4 open frames this week which is an improvement from last week but 2 of them were back to back in game 2. My teammates this week were a bit off but I'm not sure it would have mattered. (Maybe in game 1)
Well going into the night we were in third place but now we fall back into the middle of the pack with a 28-28 record. It's going to be really difficult for us to win this first third without running the table from here. We will see but our main focus should be on getting as many wins as possible.
Week 8 results
Lost Game 1 859-878
Lost Game 2 954-877
Lost Game 3 865-882
Duffy J's stats:
4,707 total pins through 24 games with an average of 196.1.
206, 183, 213 602 Series
We couldn't keep our winning streak going as tonight we got swept for the first time this season. Our opponents were hitting the pocket and carrying 7 and 10 pins all night, while we were leaving them solid. Opponent rocked a 269 game (highest on league so far this season) and threw a 660 series.
While I threw a 6, my path to the pocket was sparadic on the night and I was coming in light quite a bit. 4 open frames this week which is an improvement from last week but 2 of them were back to back in game 2. My teammates this week were a bit off but I'm not sure it would have mattered. (Maybe in game 1)
Well going into the night we were in third place but now we fall back into the middle of the pack with a 28-28 record. It's going to be really difficult for us to win this first third without running the table from here. We will see but our main focus should be on getting as many wins as possible.
Week 8 results
Lost Game 1 859-878
Lost Game 2 954-877
Lost Game 3 865-882
Duffy J's stats:
4,707 total pins through 24 games with an average of 196.1.
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