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Sometimes I would go to see a kid's movie (i.e. a cartoon) and I was way overdue for one. The last one I saw was Frozen, while the last one I saw on the big screen was How To Train A Dragon 2 (I came close to tears while watching that one.) This week, I went to see\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInside Out\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELet me start off by saying that I love, no lurve Pixar. I don't know how they get these talented people to come together and deliver movies that are not only great entertainment but can tug at your heart strings like your heart is a bass guitar. Don't even get me started on the full range of humour they execute with such ease that it appears effortless.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow Pixar has a strong history, you know, Wall E., Up, could they keep up their winning streak with Inside Out? Hell yes. What I enjoyed immensely was the reality of the dynamic between the \"good guy\" and the \"not so good guy\". Although the built up the latter as the lesser of two evils, they were able to show that they were not perfect. Joy was not batting 100 when it came to being a good person. At times she was condescending and manipulative. While Sadness who came across as whiney and slow on her potential to harm had a good heart and at times was a voice of reason.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI think the message of imperfection is good for kids in a school system that preaches black and white in preparing you people for a world which is more than 50 shades of gray. (tee hee). Inside out was heartwarming, funny and a great movie to see with the family be it your own kids or someone else's kids (well maybe not that)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat I liked\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat there was this ultra cute short movie at the start called Lava;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat although they had relatively big name actors voicing the characters, the story was so strong that you didn't notice that Joy was Amy Poehler or Anger was Lewis Black;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat Lewis Black was Anger, he is one of my favourite comediens;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe scenes in other people's heads were funny;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat I was so caught up in the movie that I don't know how long the movie was;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat I left the cinema feeling satisfied.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat I didn't like\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;Um....\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUh....\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat....\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat I can't think of anything I didn't like about the movie (Damn you Pixar!)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003EOverall, I loved it. Take your kids, take your siblings' kids, take your grandkids or go by yourself. I promise you, you will like Inside Out. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EImage Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2096673\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIMDb\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2151662770849583997\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=8580635660349746755\u0026postID=2151662770849583997\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/2151662770849583997"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/2151662770849583997"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/inside-out-movie-review.html","title":"Inside Out Movie Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kimolisa"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16624029898830661332"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580635660349746755.post-4116994701409885316"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-12T10:12:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-12T10:19:42.471-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Antigua"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Antiguan Blogger"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Carnival Fetes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fete"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Ooops, I Did It Again"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-xfp1\/v\/t1.0-9\/1533878_10153334772090569_6955802798213821469_n.jpg?oh=42fecd7e782770e554c672ec2981e4fa\u0026amp;oe=5629057D\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-xfp1\/v\/t1.0-9\/1533878_10153334772090569_6955802798213821469_n.jpg?oh=42fecd7e782770e554c672ec2981e4fa\u0026amp;oe=5629057D\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDespite my reservations, I attended Blue Jeans with my sis, and I must say, I didn't hate it. In fact, I pretty much liked it. Then again, Blue Jeans and I have history as it was the very first fete I've ever gone to and it didn't hurt that they had \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/djprivateryanmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDJ Private Ryan\u003C\/a\u003E, the most versatile DJ in the world (and my favourite DJ). But it's one thing to say I like a fete, let me break it down for yah.....\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShots, Shot, Shots, Everybody!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOkay, there were drinks other than shots, but you had to be blind to miss the shots bar as it had a neon sign with the word, 'SHOTS' tempting the daring alcohol drinker. Because it was an all inclusive, the liquid courage flowed, from sophisticated fare like spritzers to your good old rum and coke (Lawd, dem mek um strong!) to cocktails that had the bartenders looking like proud parents or maniacal geniuses. And when you didn't want to decide on the variety of liquor, there was a bar that comprised of a big grey tub filled with water and Red Stripe. But the shots were worth sampling, from the smooth, creamy good good to the one that burned on the way down to the one that I considered liquid dragon licorice (tasted like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Sambuca\u0026amp;ie=utf-8\u0026amp;oe=utf-8\u0026amp;aq=t\u0026amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official\u0026amp;client=firefox-a\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESambuca\u003C\/a\u003E but bitch slapped you to near sobriety.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDance, Bitch, Dance\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENow, this is why I liked Blue Jeans, I just love to dance. Ever since I was a kid, I liked to bruk out on the dance floor. It didn't hurt that the DJs played a mix that showed my age but whateva! From old school to new school, from dancehall to soca to pop\/dance, I was a satisfied customer. I must say I was a little surprised earlier in the evening when they were playing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2qunog47EVo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFadda Fox's Ducking\u003C\/a\u003E, all of a sudden a whole bunch of people were, well, ducking. But I did appreciate that there was a designated dance floor, which meant whoever was on it, was on it to dance instead of just stand. But when you walked around, you soon discovered that the dancing wasn't relegated to the dance floor as some people were doing a little t'ing when their favourite song played. By the end, the dance floor was packed and all though the body and spirit were eager, the space was limited.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe People on The Stage\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAfter a long set with the DJs, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Sambuca\u0026amp;ie=utf-8\u0026amp;oe=utf-8\u0026amp;aq=t\u0026amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official\u0026amp;client=firefox-a#q=Claudette+Peters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClaudette Peters\u003C\/a\u003E hit the stage. Her outfit was not as daring as the one she wore at Stage, but her make up was amazing and she brought the usual energy and fun. In the middle of her set, Menace or is it MnM, whichever came to the stage and kept the energy up. Granted I vaguely know their songs with the one exception of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fyz3Tt5zJzE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E'Old Time Something'\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. You can never go wrong with a dance instruction song, ask \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elephant_Man_%28musician%29\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EElephant Man\u003C\/a\u003E. As the morning progressed, Claudette Peters came back on and then DJ Private Ryan took the stage, but it was different. He had an MC, is this good? is this bad? I can't fault him as some DJs do talk through their sets and this guy did bring more energy to his set. The jury is still out but he was easy on the eyes. Oh and before I forget, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Tian+Winter+\u0026amp;ie=utf-8\u0026amp;oe=utf-8\u0026amp;aq=t\u0026amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official\u0026amp;client=firefox-a\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETian Winter \u003C\/a\u003Eperformed briefly during Private Ryan's set. He wasn't bad and I'm happy he did away with the hat. I know it's hard for male performers to differentiate themselves when it comes to their clothing, but we aren't there to look at them but to listen to them. And Tian delivered, dancers and all. We also had \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/itsdrue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERicardo Drue\u003C\/a\u003E who sounded great.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOverall, I had fun, but not only that, I learned a few truths, like:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENo two fetes are the same.\u003C\/b\u003E Stage is a concert while Blue Jeans is a dancing thing. White fete is for people who want to dress up and Blue Jeans are for those who want to dress down. And one can't compare Power Rumble to LOL or White Fete to Red Eye, they are all different beasts and give everybody a chance to enjoy themselves.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThink twice about footwear.\u003C\/b\u003E My initial thought was to wear sandals but I plucked on my UPP converse and went, and boy an I happy that I did. Because it rained and because they recently cut the dry grass, the location was a little muddy. Seeing women's bejeweled sandals and pretty pedicures smeared with mud and dried grass made me feel happy, knowing when I get home I would just pluck off my shoes and hit the sack.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJeans meant shorts or second skin.\u003C\/b\u003E Sorry folks, I missed the memo, but I left my bottle of shade at home and I'm glad I didn't need it.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDancing trumps standing.\u003C\/b\u003E Unlike at Stage, I danced and moved around at Blue Jeans as a result my body does not feel like it's 90 years old today. I'm not 100% but I'm not wishing I owned a cane, nor do I look like an arthritic penguin walking around my house.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPeople don't like rain.\u003C\/b\u003E Earlier in the evening, it rained and people flocked to the limited cover. It was while in a crowd, I gave into my dislike of stationary crowds and walked in the rain. Thank God I have natural hair, it was just extra moisturizer for my drying twists. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003EBlue Jeans is my last fete for the season, I wish I could say ever but I don't know it I will be the good sister and attend another fete with my sister. If I do, I can only hope there is a dance floor. Next on the agenda is J'ouvert. Haven't done it in a while, but you never know. You just never know....."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4116994701409885316\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=8580635660349746755\u0026postID=4116994701409885316\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/4116994701409885316"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/4116994701409885316"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/ooops-i-did-it-again.html","title":"Ooops, I Did It Again"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kimolisa"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16624029898830661332"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580635660349746755.post-1645966434100773319"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-08T21:51:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-08T21:51:53.969-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Magic Mike XXL"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"movie reviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Movies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Terminator Genisys"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Two-fer Tuesday - Terminator \u0026 Magic Mike"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VF4nu7A8AkI\/VZ3SX3jJR5I\/AAAAAAAAB28\/SHjHLHmrF5U\/s1600\/Movies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VF4nu7A8AkI\/VZ3SX3jJR5I\/AAAAAAAAB28\/SHjHLHmrF5U\/s1600\/Movies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt has been a hella long time since I've reviewed a movie and this is the first time I've ever reviewed two movies in one post so this will be long. If needs be, scroll down to the movie that interests you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELast Tuesday, the movie group I am a part of went to see two movies one after the other. Actually, the women went to see two movies, there was no way the men would have gone to see Magic Mike. The movies were Terminator Genisys and Magic Mike XXL.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy thoughts?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETerminator Genisys\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ia.media-imdb.com\/images\/M\/MV5BMjM1NTc0NzE4OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDkyNjQ1NTE@._V1_SX640_SY720_.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ia.media-imdb.com\/images\/M\/MV5BMjM1NTc0NzE4OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDkyNjQ1NTE@._V1_SX640_SY720_.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"204\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI didn't hate, in fact I saw it as a fun time at the cinema. I got my action with a bit of the mushy stuff and there was some comedy to it. It was interesting to see Arnold again and having him do fight scenes, the near nakedness of Kyle Reese was a great prep for Magic Mike and the story line was interesting although it left a lot of holes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow I'm not going to pretend to understand and by extension explain the time travel paradox and what may have you, but I would like to think of this movie presenting a possible time line that leads up to Judgement Day as opposed to the definitive time line. What this movie presented was what was possible when a terminators or people were sent back to alter the time line from different points in the future time line. As I said I prefer to see it as a possible time line as opposed to saying this is the time line we are running with.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI would add more but I won't so as to not drop a spoiler, but...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat I liked\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThem giving us an old school action movie with a present day edge;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow they integrate our current technology, i.e. smart phones that sync to everything to the SkyNet coming online. It is somewhat foreboding, making one ask the question of is it possible?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EArnold not denying that he is old;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaking references to the better terminator movies, the liquid metal terminator, the 80's music, etc;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;What I didn't like\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe early CGI of Arnold after arriving to 1984, it looked faker than a Ken doll, I'm just saying;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;It felt long, I know that our attention spans have shortened drastically but there comes a point when you feel like the movie should be wrapping up. Perhaps the movie had too much in terms of times - 2029, 1984 then 2017, each with their own action scenes etal.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOverall, I liked it, I don't feel like I wasted any money on the movie, but I must say the off screen ish is another thing. Scroll down to the bottom for more on that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMagic Mike XXL\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/timedotcom.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/magic-mike-xxl1.jpg?w=560\u0026amp;quality=65\u0026amp;strip=color\u0026amp;h=830\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/timedotcom.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/magic-mike-xxl1.jpg?w=560\u0026amp;quality=65\u0026amp;strip=color\u0026amp;h=830\" width=\"215\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003EI'll be straight with you, I had low expectations. I saw the first Magic Mike and although it had its high points, its low points left me feeling sad and not too happy that I saw the movie. As such, I didn't expect that I would like this movie, but I did. To me, it was a great road trip movie with half naked men, well and a few near-naked men.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe humor was endearing, the people they met along the way were interesting and fun. There were a few well known people up in this film, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Andie McDowell, Donald Glover and they fit in seamlessly into the story line. Oh and Lord, there was a lot of bromance going on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy only drawbacks were I didn't think the romantic angle was necessary. The guys were wavering in and out of caricatures of their characters as a result it veered in and out of being believable. Perhaps, that is why I think the women stole the show.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJada Pinkett-Smith nailed it as the MC, every time she performed that role, I sat up and noticed because I would love to be able to command an audience like that. Andie McDowell just oozed Southern charm and scorn with equal parts bourbon and honey. I would love to be that fearless. And there was one other woman, Elizabeth Banks, she was a little bit of both Jada and Andie.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat I liked\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe humour;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe characters they met along the way, from the drag queen to the women I mentioned before;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat it was a fun road trip movie;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe convenience store scene;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat Tatum attempted \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WDJHDdw-MOY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea death drop\u003C\/a\u003E (my favourite drag queen move);\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat the private strip club scene was tasteful and it was more about moves and technique than the raunchiness of what the moves are trying to portray;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHalf and near naked men, how can I leave that out;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe last three performances; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat I didn't like \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThat some of the main characters were over the top, I mean some of them made it work and others made me wonder why bother and why are you here\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe romantic interest felt bleh, another why bother. It felt like it was tacked on.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003EOverall, it was a good movie to see with your girlfriends.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow, before I end this post, let me share my thoughts on the going to the movies on the day when the ticket price is reduced. Let's call this part,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI should have paid full price\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe early movie\u003C\/b\u003E. Don't go.... Now one of the guys in the group hates going to the 6:something movies because of the children and I agree with him. Yes, we went into the cinema late. Yes, we arrived at the same 5 seats the exact time a couple and their toddler arrived, but why didn't the couple take the two seats leaving the other three for the rest of us? This forced the couple on the other side to move over to let us have three seats. Okay, you brought your little girl to the cinema, but can you at least sedate her, why is this strange child touching me? Why bother come to see the movie if 3\/5 through it you have to pack up your kid and go? I'm not saying you can't take your kid to the movie, just be mindful of others who don't want to hear your kid bawling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWe are in the dark, \u003C\/b\u003Eand still every Tuesday, Caribbean Cinemas becomes a fashion show of the tacky variety. Lord, I tried real hard not to judge but when my, ahem, sisters are showing up with dresses under their backsides or shorts that display the lower parts of their backsides, I have to judge. I almost broke out into prayer. \u003Cb\u003EWe are in the dark.\u003C\/b\u003E Sigh.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlease light up the darkness with your phone.\u003C\/b\u003E Of course I want to know that you are messaging someone on Whatsapp. Oh, during this riveting scene, you have this strong desire to check your FaceBook? Really? You have an old school phone, what the buck are you looking at during the movie. Oh, you want to take a picture of yourself in the cinema while people are watching a movie? I don't know if people realize that they create a rectangle of light that distracts people from the screen. I sometimes make a point of speaking about people using their phones in the movie, pretty much dropping words because that is some tomfoolery.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are more things that tick me off but these are what ground my gears at the excursion to the cinema. \u003Cb\u003EWhat grinds your gears when you go to the cinema? Leave your answers in the comments below.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EImage Credits: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1340138\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIMDb\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/time.com\/3894577\/magic-mike-xxl-poster-abs\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETime\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1645966434100773319\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=8580635660349746755\u0026postID=1645966434100773319\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/1645966434100773319"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/1645966434100773319"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/two-fer-tuesday-terminator-magic-mike.html","title":"Two-fer Tuesday - Terminator \u0026 Magic Mike"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kimolisa"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16624029898830661332"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VF4nu7A8AkI\/VZ3SX3jJR5I\/AAAAAAAAB28\/SHjHLHmrF5U\/s72-c\/Movies.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580635660349746755.post-7886708399743050222"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-10T08:07:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-10T08:07:00.556-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Antigua"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Antiguan entrepreneur"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty Products"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"local beauty care"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"local entrepreneur"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"local products"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lotion"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skincare"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Extrem Moisture Therapy Lotion [Review]"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8h1whCrd_dI\/VXRV1ExmNYI\/AAAAAAAAByE\/yums0jOFB3k\/s1600\/bikaiad.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8h1whCrd_dI\/VXRV1ExmNYI\/AAAAAAAAByE\/yums0jOFB3k\/s1600\/bikaiad.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003ETwo weeks ago, I got a sample of the Vanilla Extrem Moisture Therapy Lotion from the Bi-Kai Cosmetics line of skincare products and was asked to review it. It doesn't hurt that I was in need of a travel size bottle of lotion and that one of my favourite scents is vanilla, so already I was a happy camper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFirst things first, here is a little about Bi-Kai,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBi-Kai  cosmetics is an Antiguan based and owned cosmetics company specializing  in 100% natural cosmetics. Our Research and development into making the  best natural product has taken several years. During this time we have  been formulating products that will not just outperform the competition  but do it naturally. We painstakingly sampled ingredients and  formulations until we found the purest ingredients that synergistically  combined to form a system that greatly enhances the natural beauty of  your skin.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhen it was time to come up with a name we didn't  want to just use any name. We wanted something that had meaning. Our  name (pronounced be-ky.....sounds like sky) is a combination of two  words from the Taino Indians who first live on the island.   Bi meaning  Life and Kai which means Nourishment. Nourishment for Life...\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI liked the consistency in terms that it was creamy as opposed to being runny like some lotions can be. The scent is strong upon first application but it tones down as time passes but it doesn't die away. As this is the case the lotion could act as a scent in the place of perfumes or body splashes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen I applied it on my hands it soaked in well instead of sitting on my skin. My hands were extremely dry and they became normal so I can only imagine how they will be after prolonged use. This leads to an experiment I plan to do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'll be using the Extrem Moisture Therapy Lotion on my Sahara like body parts (hands and feet) to see if I experience an overall improvement in the softness of my skin. Check back next week to find out the results of my experiment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo far, I like the Extrem Moisture Therapy Lotion from Bi-Kai Cosmetics and I look forward to using more of their products.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EP.S.\u003Cbr \/\u003EComing soon, an interview with the creative and technical mind behind Bi-Kai Cosmetics. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/martapawlik\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoriginal pic source\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7886708399743050222\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=8580635660349746755\u0026postID=7886708399743050222\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/7886708399743050222"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/7886708399743050222"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/extrem-moisture-therapy-lotion-review.html","title":"Extrem Moisture Therapy Lotion [Review]"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kimolisa"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16624029898830661332"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8h1whCrd_dI\/VXRV1ExmNYI\/AAAAAAAAByE\/yums0jOFB3k\/s72-c\/bikaiad.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580635660349746755.post-7345711857885216019"},"published":{"$t":"2012-02-17T15:48:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-02-17T15:48:00.498-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Books"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Random Thoughts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Book Review - Passin'"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rawsistaz.com\/bookcovers\/passin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rawsistaz.com\/bookcovers\/passin.jpg\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rawsistaz.com\/BOMshowcase2008.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esource\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf I'm reviewing a book, you know I love the book. I take the stance that if you don't have nothing nice to say, don't say anything. I like this book so much that I actually made notes while reading it, LOL! Here is the description of the book:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003EShanika Ann Jenkins is the pride of her African-American family; smart,  beautiful, and born with blue eyes and blonde hair.  Though her  grandmother and father are happy because she represents years of passing  down light skin and marrying well, Shanika's mother insists on her name  reflecting her African-American heritage so that she will always be  proud of who she is.  When Shanika gets the opportunity to work for a PR  firm in New York, she finds that everyone assumes she is white; she  also notices that being white has it advantages, from getting respect at  work to getting picked up by a cab when other African-Americans are  passed by.  When she starts dating a successful white colleague, she  continues with the lie, despite the guilt she feels at disappointing her  mother and her heritage.  When she falls for a handsome  African-American business man, she must finally face who she is and what  she's done, even if it means losing everything and everyone she loves.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI came across this book during my last visit to the library and I read it off in four days, it would have been less if I wasn't reading another book at the same time. At first the book made me feel uncomfortable because I wasn't sure if I liked the main character but I grew to........ I wouldn't say like but I can understand where she is coming from. I was also interested in seeing what happened next, which was quite refreshing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe main reason I liked the book was that it made me think about race relations. Coming from an island where majority of the population is black, I have a different way of looking at life than African Americans. It was interesting reading the perspective of a black person viewing the world as a white person and seeing the differences and similarities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow to consult my notes:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #990000; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow women of different races view their bodies\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"274\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kY84MRnxVzo\" width=\"480\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow when I first saw this video many, many years ago, I didn't see the extended intro and I thought it was just a joke. I didn't realize that a big, round bum was a bad thing. I thought all races appreciated butts in general, so you can imagine my surprise when I read a section where a white character was giving the impression that a big butt was not cute or desirable. Then it made me think of all the times you would hear or read comments when a woman would ask if something made her but look big.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI know that different races have different physical attributes, but I didn't know that one race would have looked down on another because they had their attributes. Then again I would not say it's a bad thing because it comes down to what people know. If one grew up in a predominately black community they would find certain physical attributes attractive and those that are foreign to them as not as attractive. I think the question should be is is politically correct to dislike another race's physical attributes? But really who wants to be PC?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELeisure activities differ based on race\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt appears that there are some activities that are considered \"white\". The one mentioned in the book was \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/spelunking\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espelunking\u003C\/a\u003E, but I can imagine sky diving, bungee jumping, skiing, snowboarding, etc would be considered \"white\" as well. Personally, I think that whole concept is just retarded. Just because you can't imagine yourself doing these things, fine, but you are only cutting yourself out of so much thing that could broaden your horizons. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/funnyordie.com\/m\/39ge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evideo\u003C\/a\u003E always makes me laugh out loud because it shows that it is harder for people to accept a person who is doing something that their race doesn't normally do. I like to hike, I've snowboarded, I've skydived, if I my upper body was stronger, I would rock climb. It's just sad that there are certain activities that are relegated to particular races. But here is proof of otherwise:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photos-d.ak.facebook.com\/photos-ak-sf2p\/v162\/196\/86\/5729587\/n5729587_36982451_9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/photos-d.ak.facebook.com\/photos-ak-sf2p\/v162\/196\/86\/5729587\/n5729587_36982451_9.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/nimrod_619\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esource\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capetown.at\/letters\/Images\/surfing.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.capetown.at\/letters\/Images\/surfing.JPG\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capetown.at\/letters\/surfer.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003Esource\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat do they say when you are not in the room\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EI don't know what I would say if I was surrounded by people of another race and they were talking negatively about my race. I know there are certain things you would think and that comes from one's ignorance on the matter but instead of coming to a person of a different race and dialoguing, people would just say things that are just stupid among themselves. I'm not even saying that this is relegated to black and white but covers all races. Plus we are not all born knowing everything so it's best to ask questions. Perhaps, it's because I grew up in Antigua, I don't have these beliefs or stereotypes of other races. Yes, I see a white person or an East Indian or an Asian person but I don't automatically think certain things. In fact, it was only when I went to the States that I learned of the stereotypes, how sad is that? So you can only imagine what it's like to grow up with that. *smh*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThere \u003Cu\u003Eare\u003C\/u\u003E people who are open minded\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt was nice to see that there are people who are open minded in this book. They see people as people, but how many people are there out there? I mean in the States, where they are so racially aware, how many people really can see beyond race and see people and do it all the time. I won't kid you and say that we all don't judge people based on their first impression which includes one's race. The thing is as you get to know someone they cease to be that black person or that white person, they become that person. Perhaps that is what people should aim for to see beyond race and see the person.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003EDating a person of another race because they are of a particular race\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI was out with friends and one of them was Asian and she said something that never crossed my mind. A man dating an Asian woman because she is Asian. That still leaves me confused because that would mean that you are not really drawn to a person because you like the person, you are with them based on what you think about their race. Ain't that a damn shame. Then again, there are some people who are attracted to people of another race. I told you that I was confused.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003EBowing out because of race\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo here is the situation where you see someone who you find attractive, but they are of a different race. You are with a friend who is as attractive as you but they are the same race as the cutie, why is there an unwritten rule that you bow out and let the friend get the cutie? Perhaps, it's because you think the cutie would automatically be drawn to someone from their race, but it looks like another way for races to cut themselves from so many great opportunities. There is also that constant question of if the cutie would always like you or if they would drop you if someone of their race comes along. I guess it is a matter of having faith and believing that you are worthy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere were a few questions at the back of the book, but I have only one question,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #990000; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIf you could pass as another race, would you?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThis is a hard question because it speaks to identity, but if I was in that situation I would not be going around saying I'm black to everybody who crossed my path. I know who I am and I would continue to do the things that would be considered black. I would tick the box where they ask for race. I would live my life and if people asked I would say I am black. If someone is being racist or talking shit I will pull them up and let them know why I am saying what I'm saying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI love me and part of me is my being black. I love the colour of my skin, I love my features, I even love my hair in it's natural state, but it doesn't mean I have to fight a battle for my race on a daily basis. I know who I am and it's for society to accept me for that.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAs you can see, this book had me going on and on, but I did like it and it's a shame I got it from the library because it is a book I would keep in my personal book collection. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7345711857885216019\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=8580635660349746755\u0026postID=7345711857885216019\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/7345711857885216019"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/7345711857885216019"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/book-review-passin.html","title":"Book Review - Passin'"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kimolisa"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16624029898830661332"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/kY84MRnxVzo\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580635660349746755.post-9221316133212979519"},"published":{"$t":"2009-03-12T22:49:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-03-12T23:42:32.465-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Movies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Watchmen"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Watchmen"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clevver.com\/fullphoto\/170949\/500\/950\/watchmen-movie-poster-1.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 370px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clevver.com\/fullphoto\/170949\/500\/950\/watchmen-movie-poster-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo I'm online, MSN Messenger with my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mayeshah.blogspot.com\/\"\u003Esister\u003C\/a\u003E in Leeds and she says do not go to the cinema to watch Watchmen. This reminded me to the lack of a review from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NOKatFpBzOo\"\u003ECommunityChannel\u003C\/a\u003E on YouTube. So I ventured to watch it (online, ssshhh, don't tell anyone) and my response is: \"Are you kidding me?!?! No really, are you kidding me?!?) I'm in the middle of watching it and I still don't get it. Don't worry, I was going into it with an open mind, I was not going to be influenced by others. But come on!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOkay, here is what I like, the reference to another movie directed by the director. In the first action scene, the so-called super-hero threw a cup at his attacker and it hit his door, crashing on the room number, 300. I like that kind of stuff, hidden treasures in movies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat I didn't like is the lack of clarity, as soon as you come out of the murky waters of this film, you enter a dense fog. Maybe they were putting to much in the movie that could have been edited out for clarity sake. It's not as though you have a clear idea of who the bad guy or guys are, nor do you have pieces of puzzles to direct you to a possible suspect. Then again I may not have been looking hard enough for those pieces, as I was bombarded with everyone's and their mamas' back story. Okay one mama's back story. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlright, there is one other thing I like. Hello naked blue guy. For so long, movies have had the naked female form, but what about us women? Don't we deserve a little eye candy? Thanks for the eye candy, no thanks for the entire movie.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI put this movie in the category, I wouldn't pay to watch it, I'll wait for it to come out on cable."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/feeds\/9221316133212979519\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=8580635660349746755\u0026postID=9221316133212979519\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/9221316133212979519"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8580635660349746755\/posts\/default\/9221316133212979519"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/asilomik.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/watchmen.html","title":"Watchmen"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kimolisa"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16624029898830661332"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});