Hector and the Search For Happiness

Predestination Trailer

Today's Photo: The Italian Dog

One of the cool things about the small towns and villages in Europe is that everywhere you go there is so much character in the buildings, artwork, and people. But most interesting is all the street animals you encounter who themselves have a bit of character like this dog who was hanging out on the dock in Sorrento.  

Nightcrawler Teaser

The Imitation Game Trailer

There is nothing like a little drama on a Monday morning to liven up a day... Better yet Benny's back in this latest World War drama romance.  But more importantly Keira stars opposite Benedict who I'm a fan of.  I am also a sucker for World War drama so I will be seeing this.  The trailer is below.

Thursday Trailers

Its Trailer Thursdays and there are a bunch of new ones this week including the Biographical film on James Brown,  Disney's new Animated Big Hero 6 and a few other creative looking films.

Nerd Block July 14

July's Nerd Block has arrived and this box was literally packed full.



This month's package has a Comic Con theme to tie into the upcoming conference beginning next week.  There are a variety of bigger items in the package and none of the smaller throw in items like stickers that we're acustom to.  Overall a solid box this month.

First up is the Star Wars Insider Magazine new issue #151, which is kind of cool as I've actually been planning to explore the Star Wars Universe and this will make a great start.  There are so many Star Wars books I've been lost on where to start my journey through the Jedi program.

Next up and just in time for the upcoming Michael Bay movie is the Ninja Turtles "Turtle Power" T-Shirt.  I may be caught walking around with my ghettoblaster wearing this shirt pumping Partners in Kryme's "Turtle Power" rap tune from the 90's.

Also included is a copy of the Comic Con: A Fan's Hope DVD documentary. Included with this pack is two mini figures: Stan Lee and Harry Knowles.

And last up is the Star Wars Millenium Falcon plush toy, which sadly I had to confirm the name of the ship with my Star Wars friend.... I know I have brought shame to the Galaxy.  But alas I have a Nerf Zombie Strike Gun to finally defend myself against the Walking Dead who should be nearing Washington this fall and eventually will cross into Canada shortly after. I am prepared.




Psss here's something for all you throwback Thursday needs

 

Kite Trailer

SyFy's 12 Monkeys Teaser

SyFy has released its promo trailer for their new upcoming series: 12 Monkeys.  It is loosely based off the classic 90's movie.  I enjoyed the original film so we will see how the series fares.  I am hopeful that this will do well but to be honest the trailer seems to lack any excitement, it feels like its missing something.  James Coles is being played Aaron Stanford, best known for his role as Pyro in Xmen and his role in the TV Series Nikita.  Aaron doesn’t have the tough guy look that Willis did in the original film so it will be interesting to see how he pulls off the role of James Cole.  Amanda Schull who most recently played Katrina on Suits will be taking up the lead role of psychiatrist Dr. Railly.  

While the post-apocalyptic theme of half the world being killed off by a deadly virus has been exploited many times, including in the recent blockbuster Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, I am always game for another person’s take on such events.  Although one major problem with the series is if you have seen the original film you know what 12 Monkeys are.  How the new show can and will handle this may be what sinks or swims the series.  I suspect that much of the series which be more of an explanation of how certain events transpired or maybe they will be breaking from the original story line with some new events and twists.   12 Monkeys is scheduled to air January 2015.  

Wild Trailer

Today's Photo: Surf

There's nothing like being out on the water in the Caribbean Sea.  I love tropical beaches and this shot captures the clearness of the water on a mid summers afternoon.