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Movie of the Day – Argo

February 9, 2013 2 Comments

I don’t think that I enjoyed a movie more this past year than Argo. I realize that is some high praise to give a movie that comes from Ben Affleck and is not a Spielberg, Tarantino or Paul Thomas Anderson movie, but damned if I am not still talking up this movie leading up to the Oscars. Argo for me, might as well have been the movie of the year in my mind, topping all others with it’s fascinating story, intricate details of one the most successful and bizarre rescue attempts, and a compelling array of performances from phenomenal actors. You don’t agree? ARGO GO FUCK YOURSELF!

Movie Review – Argo

November 15, 2012 7 Comments

A part of me really was hoping that Argo was going to be a prequel to Die Hard where we got to see how Harry Ellis got to be in the position he was in at the Nakatomi Towers before being tragically killed by Hans Gruber. A man can dream, but then again the appearance between Ben Affleck in Argo as Tony Mendez and Hart Bochner as Harry Ellis is uncanny. But I digress and Argo itself deserves to be talked about this awards season. A captivating tale about a hostage rescue plan that could only be dreamed up in Hollywood, but executed precisely by the CIA. It’s the sort of story that Hollywood executives would dream of having come up with.

Movie of the Day – Glengarry Glen Ross

May 11, 2012 3 Comments

Today is a day for celebration. For the past 6 weeks, I was unemployed, let go by my previous employer due to right sizing and was cast out into the world of the struggling job market. While my woes of 6 weeks being unemployed is miniscule compared to that of others out there, it wasn’t fun to say the least. But today, I am back in the workforce, back doing the work I enjoy doing. I was motivated by a higher power, one that was there for me when times got tough and something that I can turn to in my greatest need. The film Glengarry Glen Ross was the guiding light in the midst of the all resumes submitting and interviews, it was there to give me motivation. That and my group of friends and family were there to support me, which I will thank them later. For now, this being a movie blog, is where I can show some appreciation.

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Movie of the Day – Argo

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