War of the Worlds Keeps You On the Edge

War of the worlds was definitely full of exciting action. Throughout the entire movie I was on the edge of my seat, at times thought I was going to have a heart attack, and definitely stopped breathing for a few scenes. The movie not only contains gripping action, it also contains the right amount of comedy to keep the movie from being too overly serious. The plot was riveting, special effects perfect...after all it is Steven Spielberg, and the script was awesome. Course I have to give props to H.G. Wells for writing a fascinating story with and wonderfully ironic ending, I definitely need to go and read the book now. I give the movie an A+ and recommend it for all audiences.

Star Wars Ends Legacy With a Bang

I must say, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, was by far the best out of the three recent Star Wars movies. Of course none of them compare with the original three, but this one was rather entertaining. Aside from the cheesy lines and corny acting, the plot was well done in my opinion. It was great to finally see just how exactly Darth Vader became Darth Vader and where exactly his hate and anger derived from. However, I don't think that the movie allowed enough time for him to turn to the dark side. It was almost as if he was on the good side one minute and the next, he wasn't. They didn't do a very realistic job of showing his demise, and while I know it's just a movie, there are some things that could have been done better. All in all, it was a good movie and would be great entertainment, not only for hardcore Star Wars fans, but for anyone.

Batman's Resurrection Impressive

I must say, I was rather impressed with the new Batman flick, Batman Begins starring Christian Bale. I went into the theater with very low expectations due to the fact that all of the other Batman movies have been overly comical and very cheesy. This Batman, however, proved to be not only very entertaining, but also very real and deep. For example, it went into much greater detail explaining Batman's reasons for fighting injustice. Granted, those of us who know the story, know that his parents are murdered when he is just a child and this is what sets the stage for his fight for vengeance; however, in Batman Begins, there is much more to the story, which I shall leave out for those of you who have not seen the movie. I also loved the fact that we are shown exactly how he acquires the suit he wears, his weaponry, and his transportation...making it all the more realistic. I would definitely buy the dvd and I give the movie an A+.

Jackson Gets Acquitted

All I have to say is...give me a break. I majored in psychology, but you don't have to have a degree in psychology to see that this man clearly needs to stay away from children. Granted, I learned quite a bit about sex offenders and from what i've seen...Michael Jackson displays most if not all of the symptoms of a sex offender. He obviously cannot form meaningful adult relationships, as all of his marriages have failed and his real friends only seem to be children and adolescents. He built an amusement park so that he could attract children to his place and watch them. Lastly, he obviously engages in inappropriate behavior with this children and adolescents by giving them alcohol and allowing them to sleep in his bed. What kind of 45 year old man allows other people's children to sleep in his bed? I am certainly appalled that he got off so easy and I just pray that parents will learn from this and stop allowing their children to visit Neverland Ranch.

Bono Manages to Made a Difference Again

You know, I should have remembered to mention Bono from U2 in my speech about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt making a difference in the world because he is truly amazing. Not only has he been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in places such as Africa and Ireland, but now he is starting a clothing line with his wife in order to give those in third world countries the opportunity for employment. He was quoted as saying "Africans do not want charity," so he is giving them the opportunity to work for a living. How could you not love this man? He is a brilliant artist, poet, and a humanitarian, in my opinion it doesn't get much better than that. I say hats off to Mr. Bono and may God bless you for the brilliant work that you do.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith Gets an A+

I went to see Mr. and Mrs. Smith today and I must say, it definitely deserves an A+ in my book. Not only does the movie contain two of the most beautiful actors, in both looks and personas, on the planet...it also has action, comedy, and romance. Who could ask for more? I also loved the fact that Jolie plays a woman who kicks ass, knows how to get what she wants, and is a tough b****. Of course, she usually plays females that are anything but helpless and perhaps that is why she is one of my favorite actresses. It's nice to see women who can give men a run for their money. Brad Pitt was also brilliant, playing a sexy assassin who also has a sense of humor. I would definitely recommend seeing this movie, as it pertains to any audience, both male and female alike.

MTV Movie Awards Fail to Select Real Talent

Okay, as funny and entertaining as the MTV Movie Awards might be, they still fail to give the awards to those actors and actresses who in my opinion, actually deserve them. I mean for one, they give the best actor award to Leonard Dicaprio for his performance in the rather dull movie, The Aviator, over brilliant performances such as Zach Braff in Garden State or Freddie Highmore in Finding Neverland. Second, they give the best actress award to Lindsay Lohan for her performance in Mean Girls over Uma Thurman in Kill Bill Vol. 2.....come on! Then to top it all off, best movie goes to Napoleon Dynamite...come on! Some of the awards I agreed with, but overall, i'm thoroughly disappointed. Of course, I probably shouldn't have expected much since it is after all, MTV, and we all know that they should just change the name to stupid reality shows tv considering that's all they seem to show anymore. All I gotta say is....bring back the music!

Angelina and Brad More Than Just Celebrities

You know, it seems rare these days to find celebrities that care more about helping others than being in the spotlight. However, there are a few who devote themselves to using their status and fortune for the good of others. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie seem to be a couple of those few. Granted, all the tabloids seem to care about is their so called "romantic" relationship but I feel it's more important to focus on the greater things they are doing for mankind. In an interview with Diane Sawyer, Pitt was talking about his dedication to the war on poverty and AIDS in Africa and how he wished that the media could focus on more important issues such as this rather than his romantic status. I say, bravo to Brad Pitt for not only his amazing dedication to what is a tragic reality in Africa but also for standing up to the press on their distasteful morale. I also give kudos to Angelina Jolie for her amazing work with refugees in Africa. Not only that, but she has adopted a little boy from a third world country in order to give him a better life and a chance at living. Now many people can honestly say that even if they had the money, they would go to such great lengths to make a difference in the world? I personally feel we need more people like these two celebs, and while I know there are so many others who have dedicated themselves to helping others, I certainly do not think that there are enough.

Sisterhood Major Tear-jerker

I went to see Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants today and it made me cry like a baby, something I rarely do in movies. My roommates also went to see it with me and they were also crying, so I wasn't the only one. Of course for me, the tears were a little more personal as the movie somewhat reflected on issues i've had to deal with in my life. However, even if the movie doesn't reflect your own personal life, it will still most likely make you cry. The name might seem a little silly, or even a little corny, but the story behind it is actually very touching. See, in the movie, the pants don't represent just ordinary, everyday pants. For the 4 best friends in the movie, these pants represent a connection. They are all separated for the summer, visiting different places and the pants travel between all 4 of them throughout the summer, giving them strength and courage to face real dilemmas in their lives. For one, it's the pain of losing her mother to suicide, for another it's gathering the courage to tell her father how angry she is with him for leaving, for another it's discovering that people do really see her for more than her beauty, and for the last one it's discovering that it's okay to feel instead of being numb. I thought the movie was very cute and did a wonderful job of showing the reality of what many young girls unfortunately must face. I definitely would give it an A...but remember to bring tissues.

Cruise Not an Anti-Depressant Expert

I'm sorry but I have to agree with Brooke Shields who fired back at Tom Cruise for his inexperienced opinion on her taking anti-depressants to help fight post-partum depression. He basically criticized her for taking these drugs, without knowing all the facts apparently. Granted, anti-depressants cannot solve everything and therapy plus drugs is in my opinion the best way to go when dealing with depression, but there is nothing wrong with needing a little extra help when having to deal with what can be an extremely debilitating condition. Those who have not experienced depression or who are not experts in the field of anti-depressants, such as Tom Cruise, need to think before they make such hurtful comments. Until you experience depression yourself, you cannot begin to comprehend what it entails and just because you do not think medication would work for you or medication has not worked for you in the past does not mean that you have the right to go around judging those who take the necessary steps to fight depression. I have always liked Tom Cruise because he is a great actor and seems to really care about his fans but I must say, he has definitely lost some points in my book over that unnecessary comment.