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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Today on Blu-Ray Is Spider-Man 2 Yay!


Today on Blu-Ray 
Is Spider-Man 2 Yay!


The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - OFFICIAL Trailer - In Theaters May 2014

Published on Dec 5, 2013 by

If you missed the first one, 
you can get it here: 



The Amazing Spider-Man
(Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray / DVD + UltraViolet Digital Copy)

The Editorial Review on Amazon says: "It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than himself. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp."




As can be seen in the pic above, Peter Parker/Spider-Man breaks the promise he made to Captain Stacy in the previous movie. 



Spidey battles more than one villain in this movie, so the previews made it look the formation of The Sinister Six, but that might take place in the next movie. In which case, the third installment should be even more exciting. Which is ideal for a movie franchise, to have each sequel be better than the movie that preceded it. 



Without giving away any details, the movie answers a Spidey question that I've always wondered, which is: Why can't more people become Spider-Man? Find out for yourself as Peter Parker delves into family secrets from his past. 



Like the previous film, this one features a cute, tender moment with a little boy. Completely different, but just as poignant. Which clearly demonstrates why Spidey would be a much better baby-sitter than either Batman or The Hulk. Although if I were a kid, I'd definitely want Black Widow or Batgirl. But why not both?


Overall? Fun movie. An action-packed thrill ride. Lots of humor! Which is why this series is such an improvement over the previous one. Part of what makes Spider-Man Spider-Man is his offbeat sense of humor. The Tobey Maguire series had a lot going for it, especially the second installment, but the missing humor created too big a void to go unnoticed. 


Max Dillon: 
You're Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: 
Costume gives it away, huh? 

Harry Osborn: 
It's been 10 years. 
What have you been up to?
Peter Parker: 
I do some web designs.

Aunt May: 
I've been doing your laundry 
since you were six years old.
Peter Parker: 
I understand that. 
I'm in college now. 
I think it's time I took care of my own dirty underwear.
Aunt May: 
Last time you did it, 
you turned everything blue and red, so no.
Peter Parker: 
That was a mistake. 
Because I washing the American flag. 

Spider-Man: 
[Greeting Electro] 
Yo, Sparkles!

Electro: 
You're too late, Spider-Man. 
I designed this power grid. 
Now I'm gonna take back what is rightfully mine. 
I will control everything. 
And I will be like a god to them.
Spider-Man: 
A god named Sparkles?


Action. Adventure. Romance. Suspense. Humor. Fantasy. Fun. All combine to make an exciting movie. However, having said all that, I must disclose something else, which I do down below in the Spoiler Alert section.


The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Final Trailer (OFFICIAL)

Published on Mar 19, 2014 by




Photo of and by: Gen Con Indy 2008 - costumes 171

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The Believe Me Movie Trailer

This fun opening clip 
includes the Stan Lee cameo:

The Amazing Spider-Man 2: 

The First 10 Minutes

Published on Aug 4, 2014 by





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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 - 

Official "Becoming Peter Parker" Featurette #5 (2014) [HD]

Published on Mar 7, 2014 by



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CAUTION
If you haven't seen the movie yet, 
please cease to read/look 
any further at this post until you do!


Spoiler Alert
I admit it: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 traumatized my inner child. I still enjoyed the movie. Immensely. But still, my inner child may never be the same. I could see the inevitable coming too. Because Gwen's valedictorian speech spoke so much about the brevity of life, that certainly foreshadowed what happened. Her dad's ghost glaring at Spider-Man so much gave big clues too. But this was a movie; not the comic book, so I thought she might still survive, if only for the sake of how much Hollywood loves a happy ending. But the clincher came, when Peter Parker agreed to move to London to be with her. He can't move out of New York City! So movie version or not, bye-bye Gwen! 

I liked the comic book version better as far as the drastic change in Spider-Man's reaction goes. He's so thrilled with himself thinking he succeeded, but then sadly, he slowly realizes he didn't. I mean, wow! Makes his sorrow and heartache that much worse. There's a hint of that in the movie, but not with the verbal accolades the comic book hero gives himself, until he realizes ... 

From Amazing Spider-Man # 121:


But, oh my, Andrew Garfield's brilliant acting brings that moment to life! Just looking at these pics deeply disturbs my inner child: 






The following, intriguing book explains the science of what happened to Gwen Stacy in the comic book version; and according to the author, it was Spider-Man's fault! (The "SNAP!" sound gives a big clue.) 


The Physics of Superheroes: 
Spectacular Second Edition

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Divergent On Blu-Ray Today


Photo Source: Divergent [Blu-ray]

Divergent
On Blu-Ray Today




Divergent, the first book from Veronica Roth’s trilogy was recently made into a popular movie, which is now available on Blu-Ray and DVD today. Can also be rented and/or bought at Amazon Instant Video


Photo Source: Divergent [Blu-ray]

The Description of the Movie 
on the Amazon Instant Video page says:


Divergent is a thrilling action-adventure film set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group.


Photo Source: Divergent [Blu-ray]


That brief description leaves out a lot! Beatrice/Tris Prior is warned that she’s Divergent; and if anyone else finds out about that, she will be killed. Which is way more intense than just not fitting into a particular group. I enjoyed this movie so much that I read the whole trilogy, because I couldnt wait for the other movies to come out to see what happens next. 


Photo Source: Divergent [Blu-ray]


Where the book and the movie diverge, the book excelled in literary ways; the film in cinematic ways. Each form playing to its particular strengths. Shailene Woodley performs an impeccable portrayal of the tremendous transformation of a timid Abnegation girl into a courageous Dauntless young woman. From zeroine to heroine


Photo Source: Divergent [Blu-ray]

The Neil Burger film also stars/features Theo James as Four; Ashley Judd as Natalie; Jai Courtney as Eric; Zoë Kravitz as Christina; Ansel Elgort as Caleb; Maggie Q as Tori; and Kate Winslet as the charming, yet villainous, Jeanine. 



Currently FREE on Amazon Kindle: 



The World of Divergent: The Path to Allegiant

Currently FREE at Amazon Instant Video: 


Divergent: From Book to Screen


The Divergent [Blu-ray] page also includes a couple other brief videos related to the film as well. 

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The Believe Me Movie Trailer


DIVERGENT - Trailer - Official [HD] - 2014

Published on Nov 13, 2013 by

Movie Quotes from IMDB.com



Eric: You fight until one of you cant anymore.
Four: Or until one of you concedes.
Eric: A brave man never backs down.
Four: Lucky for you, that wasnt a rule when we fought.

Four: You all right?
Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior: You cut me.
Four: I meant to.
Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior: You meant to?
Four: You think hes going to let you off without a scratch? Youd still be standing there if I hadnt hit you.
Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior: So am I supposed to thank you?
Four: Youre supposed to be smart. If I wanted to hurt you, I wouldve.

Peter: You wouldnt shoot me.
Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior: Why do people keep saying that?

Jeanine Matthews: Maybe youre not as Dauntless as you think you are.
Beatrice Tris Prior: No. Im Divergent.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Dean’s Money-Saving Tips

Dean’s Money-Saving Tips


~ The first step is to keep track of where your money goes

Write down every penny you spend. 

Examine the list to see what you can do without. 

And then do without it. 

~ Don’t buy what you don’t need. 

Fix what you can. 

Or do without. 

~ You can save at least $40 a month, by getting rid of your cell phone. 

But only if you’ve competed the one-to-two-year (or however long) agreement. 

~ You can save $40 or so (depending on how much you pay) a month, by getting rid of your gym membership. 

~ You can save more money per month, by getting rid of cable TV. 

Watch the shows you like on Hulu.com and other such sites; sometimes even the networks’ own sites. 

Get a digital to analog TV converter box, so you can watch with an antennae. 

Usually costs a one-time fee that would be less than paying for a month or two of cable. 

You won’t get to see as many shows, but you can use the time you would normally waste watching TV to find the cure to cancer or invent a way to turn tapioca pudding into gold. 

Or some other way to become mega-rich; and then you can buy your favorite network; and have them run the shows and movies you want to see. 

~ Shop only once a week! That way you have to think of what you really, really want and need. 

Write down what you need from the grocery store; and stick to your list when shopping. 

Keep track of what you don’t eat. 

If you throw away a bag of spinach every week or two, maybe you’re not eating spinach as much as you think you are. 

How many melons must go bad, before you realize you’re just not a melon guy or gal? 

~ Wait until movies come out on DVD to watch them!

DVD rental is cheaper than going to a movie theater. 

Plus, if you miss something, you can rewind. 

And if you can’t understand what the actors say, you can turn on the subtitles. 

Of course, some movies need to be seen on the big screen!

Like Inception where the buildings collapse on themselves. 

Or superhero movies, like The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man
The Dark Knight Rises

Sadly, Jaws loses a lot of its impact on a small screen. 

Which frightens you more a 25-foot shark? 

Or a 25-inch schnook? 

I know, I know, it depends on whether or not the schnook can shoot lasers from its eyes. 

~ Here are the money-saving steps for seeing a movie, 
from most to least expensive. 

Most Expensive: Grand opening of a movie with all your friends going to see it: 

Pay full price at the theater. Just don’t eat movie snack food/drinks. 

Expensive: Matinee price at the movie theater. 

Medium-Priced: The discount theaters that charge about $3 for movies that came out a month or more ago. 

Medium-Priced/Less Expensive: Watch movies online from Amazon Instant Video at Amazon.com. (Depends on the movie and such.) 

Less Expensive: DVD rental from a DVD rental store. (Depends on the store and the length of the rental.) 

Even Less Than Less Expensive: DVD rental from Redbox

Even Less Than Less Than Less Expensive: DVD rental from a Blockbuster Express “Blue Box” after the movie’s been out for a while; and they only charge a $1 plus sales tax. 

Best Price: Free! Watch some movies online for Free from Amazon Instant Video at Amazon.com. (Depends on the movie and such.) 

You can save DVD rental money by “renting” DVDs from the library! 

Or wait a couple years, for the movie to air on broadcast TV. 

If you can’t wait that long, keep searching YouTube for someone who posts it, but you have to watch it fast, before it gets taken down (rightfully so) for copyright infringement. 

You can create a Google Alert to let you know when anything with the title of the movie you want to see gets posted. 

Maybe your city will show it outside for free. 

Might be on the side of a building. 

Or on a sheet that flutters in the breeze. 

But makes for a nice picnic date. 

And you might meet your significant other. 

~ And while we’re gabbing about freebies, why bother to buy new books when you can borrow them from the library? 

~ Also, Amazon Kindle offers Freebies from time to time too. 

Plus, you can get most Kindle books for a lot cheaper than the print editions. 

~ Get a Free Kindle Reading App, so you dont even have to buy a Kindle to enjoy the great Kindle savings. 

~ Make a game of seeing how much money you can save! 

~ Decide to donate a portion of your savings to help the destitute; and then youre not just saving money, youre saving lives!

Blessings & Joy,
Dean


 

Coming Wednesday: When Did Saturday Morning Cartoons Get to Be So Silly?

Coming Friday: Sanity Check: Pass Or Fail?