Back Again

Right, look. I know I promised to start a film review post every time I saw a new film, and I have seen a fair few since the last entry: Transformers, The Simpson's, Harry Potter 5, Oceans 13, etc., but the thing is, after I had written the first few, it became almost like work, so I just avoided it. I sat down many a time to continue, but my mind just wandered (not that it wanders at work you understand, just in case my boss reads this. Diligence and professionalism all the way where that is concerned...) and I found myself looking at very boring and pointless things just to fill in time so I could think 'ah well, too late to do it now.' Pathetic, isn't it. But I must confess my laziness, just so I can begin adding to the blog again, it has been pretty much the whole sodden month of July since that last happened.

So, the last month: I worked, it rained. But developments happened, at least on the console front. Yesterday, I had a sum of money burning a proverbial hole in my pocket (rent money) so I took myself into Virgin and, armed with a fake student card for discount, purchased myself a Wii. Fabulous little box of tricks and in no way a waste of hard earned cash (honest mum).
I can imagine lots of fun and laughter to come in the homestead, tears of joy and shouts of frustration. I will just try not to break things when the I mix playing on the Wii with my whisky collection (which is going quite well, thank you for asking, under the careful guidance and suggestion of my grandfather). And mum, if you do read this, the Wii is a very clever piece of equipment that can be mistaken for real exercise, so don't worry. It's healthy.

So I am now off to play said Wii, and if anybody out there in Internet land has one, then come play with Mii. (sorry for leaving you with such a bad play on words, but I couldn't resist!)

The Finest Collection of Drinkables (the beginning)

Ha! My collection of fine whiskies has started. Well, when I say started, I mean I have a few bottles so far, one of which is actually empty and another getting there. Don't think I will ever have too many (full) bottles all at the same time. O well, I shall have fun drinking them. And if anyone feels the need to send me the odd bottle now and again, I shall not stand in your way. Peter, that Redbreast looks mighty tempting, it may not be with us for much longer...

Right, as I have been working lots for the past 8 days, I haven't had the chance to see any more films, so I guess it's time for the old classic fill-in method, The List.

Today's List: Top 5 Movies this Year (so far)

5. Die Hard 4.0

Kicks ass, and then some. See previous review.

4. The Host (Gwoemul)

Korean monster flick that could be argued was from last year, but it only made it to the big screens over here in February. Broke all the B-movie rules, and was a jolly entertaining film.

3. Black Book (Zwartboek)

Very long German World War 2 movie from Paul Verhoeven about a Jewish girl who escapes from, and later infiltrates Jerry. And because its Mr Verhoeven, there's the usual bit of nudity too.

2. 300

Has to be seen, of course, in IMAX for full, edge-of-seat, knuckle-clenching, action-soaked greatness. Nice simple story- movie starts, king has a bit of sex, then they go to war. And kill lots of Persians. Lots and lots.

1. Sunshine

Danny Boyle sci-fi movie, visually stunning and has to be heard with a decent sound system to get the full effect. This film blew me away like no film has done for a long long time and at one point I literally was on the edge of my seat. In my opinion it will stay in my number one position for the rest of the year. Cheers, Mr Boyle!

Well, this was a quickly compiled list, and if I thought about it more, I would change the order and probably most of the films, but my pizza's nearly done and I'm off to watch the telly.