Akin to the "Musical Picks" topic, I want to hear what your all time favourite movies/television shows are. It can be anything from action to drama to sports to romance (who watches that anyway though?). Don't be shy and don't be mean to other members, even if they really did enjoy Superbaby-Geniuses or whatever that piece of crap was called

 

I'll start off with a couple of my favs; I find most of the ones I put down are great films all together, but have shining endings.

 

Blood Diamond (Thriller/Drama): Leo DiCaprio picks up a sick south african accent in this eye-opening thriller/drama. Great music but if you're a Leo fan, you can probably already guess how it ends lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtPX2kXhu7I

 

Friday Night Lights (Sports): I'm not a football guy, but the cinematography and story made this a refreshing change to the typical, predictable, sports movie. Plus, the instrumental music by Explosions in the Sky fits perfect (note: the trailer is crap, watch the film).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzyp4qOW0F0

 

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy (Fantasy): If you are on a Lego forum where Lego LOTR products are frequently discussed, you probably already know how awesome the films are. If you don't, I'll leave it up to the mods to immediately revoke your membership to BrickPicker (jk).

 

And last I'll just end with my favourite TV show, which is probably going into its final season this year, The Mentalist (crime procedeural): this murder-a-episode series focuses on a former psychic who is now tracking the serial killer who murdered his family. The show can be light and funny, but when the serial killer ("red john") gets involved, it can get pretty unnerving. The series has spent 5 years tracking down murderers so feels a bit tired, but it is still my favourite. And, I'll post a trailer for the 3rd season finally:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzejrms4YLk

 

Phew, if you got through all that... you don't get bored easily, do you? Now tell me your picks!

Check Out the Movie Trailer For Dumb And Dumber 2 With Jim Carey & Theaters Nov 14th

 

I did not know Jim Carey had fallen on hard times... Why else would he do this movie ? 

Watched the trailer and looks pretty good...damn, has it really been 20yrs since the first one?!  One of my favourite comedies/movies.  All you youngsters make sure you watch the original

 

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Haha...classic. 

Can't wait for the new one.  To be honest I was skeptical when they said another one was coming out...but now I am pretty fired up for it. 

 

Jim Carrey needs to knock it off with all these "dramatic" roles that have "acting" in them and get back to what he does best: Lloyd Christmas.  Jeff Daniels was classic in this one too..whenever I watch Speed I can't help but think "This movie is sooooo unrealistic...Harry would never take a job as a police officer."

I'm glad both characters hasn't changed much from the trailer...both actors decided it wasn't 'above them' to redo a classic and make fans happy.  I have a hard time believing it'll be funnier than the first but hope it's good anyways.    

 

Jim Carrey makes me laugh more than Adam Sandler who's career/movies lately has also been in the dumps.  Guess when you start to collect +$20m a movie, it wears off on you and want to try new things.  Sandler was good in Reign Over Me I thought. 

 

Will Ferrell and Steve Carell are my favs now...might not be the right cup of tea for some but try 'Stranger than Fiction' and 'Dan in Real Life', both great movies IMO.            

Random funny story regarding one of my favorite movies and Lego.  I was at the Lego Store in Downtown Disney a few months ago and while checking out (buying a Grand Emporium and 2 of those Easter Bunny sets) I felt that the person behind me in line was invading my space.  So I turned around and was about 12 inches away from Julie Bowen (I know her as the girl from Happy Gilmore, but she is now more known as the mom in Modern Family).  She was trying to stay incognito I think, which is why she was right up next to me.  I wasn't expecting her so was like "oh hey, how's it going?"  We then proceeded to talk about Lego for the next few minutes while the cashier was ringing me up.  Apparently, her husband loves Lego, and she was getting him an Architecture set, as well as that same Bunny for her kids for Easter.  Funny how being a "Dad" I have struck up more conversations with beautiful women than I ever did as a single guy!!

Story about Julie Bowen

 

I am totes jelly.

Yes god - don't know why Carey can't realize he is one of the greatest Goofy comedians of all time. Do what you are good at damnit.

Saw How to Train Your Dragon 2 tonight with the family. Kids loved it, though it probably was a little dark on occasion. Didn't resonate as much as the original personally, but it was still very, very good. Major props to John Powell for again dishing up a gorgeous score.

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For

I finally watched the last 6 episodes of Warehouse 13. So sad it was ended after this short season. Lol at the telenovela episode :D But what the heck was that on Pete's head ? Did he try to impress Donald Trump ? Not so crazy about the forced romance either.

A pretty fitting finale and noone went to Oregon to be a lumberjack

RIP Warehouse 13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JSdcvzeMxI

Not so crazy about the forced romance either.

The thing between Pete and Myka? It didn't seem that forced. I'll never forget the one line where she said to Pete, "I liked it better when you just stared at my boobs". Anyway, I wonder if whoever wrote up Myka for the series was a fan of the Anita Blake novels because Myka looks and acts very much like Laurell K. Hamilton's character. I will certainly miss watching new stories for Warehouse 13. It was good fun with interesting people and you wanted to watch the next episode just to see what new artifact would be 'tagged & bagged'.

Netflix is now tackling the subject of anime with their very own first series based on the original popular manga of the same name. I have no idea what is going on but it looks neat and one of those 3d rendered projects trying to mimic the traditional look of Japanese anime. It is amazing how far technology has progressed to where a three-dimensional model can trick the eye into believing it may have been drawn by hand at one time although the overall appearance continues looking too smooth and character movement is almost beyond perfect.

Knights of Sidonia

Drunk vs Stoned: the same omg just go to the 1:58 mark

Darn it didn't go through look it up on YouTube. Drunk dude and high dude are given a. Lego set

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJJRVleE3_Q

For the past few days I have been watching Band of Brothers miniseries on Amazon Prime. This halluva 10 episodes show was wonderfully written, acted, and directed.  It told a story of men in Easy company, a part of 506th parachute infantry regiment from training through their participation in WWII.  Since it was a miniseries, it had the opportunity to depict the combats and war related scenarios from various point of views, from the Commanding Officer, Staff Sergeants, Private, and even the Medic.  It showed the war as it was, very realistic, without glorifying it in any way. It was a great potrayal of how these men became as close as they were through shared experience and traumas.  The look and feel seemed to be accurate to the era (not that I am an expert).  It had a lot of explosions and gun shootings per the subject matter, some swearings, and almost no nudity.  Btw, it was produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.

 

Highly recommended

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wlYPlwjGOY

For the past few days I have been watching Band of Brothers miniseries on Amazon Prime. This halluva 10 episodes show was wonderfully written, acted, and directed.  It told a story of men in Easy company, a part of 506th parachute infantry regiment from training through their participation in WWII.  Since it was a miniseries, it had the opportunity to depict the combats and war related scenarios from various point of views, from the Commanding Officer, Staff Sergeants, Private, and even the Medic.  It showed the war as it was, very realistic, without glorifying it in any way. It was a great potrayal of how these men became as close as they were through shared experience and traumas.  The look and feel seemed to be accurate to the era (not that I am an expert).  It had a lot of explosions and gun shootings per the subject matter, some swearings, and almost no nudity.  Btw, it was produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.

 

Highly recommended

 

 

LOVE Band of Brothers! I watch this series at least once a year and it never gets old.  I am not ashamed to say that the real interviews make me tear up.  I told my wife that only two types of movies can make a guy cry.  Sports (Brian's Song) and war movies.

 

The best part of the show is at the end of the last episode they tell you who the interviewees are.  Which is one of the reasons I have watched so many times is that you can start seeing the interviews and picturing that person in the show.

 

It is a must watch for anyone.  When I heard that Major Winters died early 2011 it made me sad.

Guess who is returning August 23rd?

"Snowpiercer", recommended

Aside from Kung Fury, this is the other indie film I am really anticipating to watch when available.  

 

So um.... I guess this really is going to happen on Valentine's Day of 2015 no less. Well, whatever flips your boat.