FP4 pick of the week

Fantasy and Sci-Fi Freaks, listen up

PICK #9: “Stardust” (2007) Director: Matthew Vaughn

Info & Trailer:
http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/280767

OR
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Stardust/70054920?strkid=1415402589_0_0

ENTRY: Week 9's pick is a good one because it reaches across several audiences and demographics. It may be my top movie for you from all of the blog entries so far. The line up of stars in the movie is reason enough to see it, let alone a very captivating story and incredible cinematography and believable C.G.I. graphics.

SYNOPSIS: With a line up of Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller - you can't go wrong. However, the theme of the movie and plot is another added bonus to make this a worth while purchase or rental. A young boy, growing up in a modest town, finds out what is beyond his city's walls. What he thought was true love, ends up being his path into another city and dimensions unlike he ever imagined. He ventures to what he thinks was a falling star... and let's stop there or I will ruin it for you. Robert De Niro plays a sky pirate which helps the couple on their way (he steps up to his part in the movie and throws in some light comedy). Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show, however, as the nemesis who is out to spoil the lovers plans. Side plots abound in this story which are easy to follow and enhance the movie.

Scope: This is a movie for most ages which is hard to find these days. There are some scary scenes for youngsters (under the age of 10 perhaps). If you enjoy Fantasy or Sci-Fi, even slightly, you will enjoy this movie. If you liked Lady Hawk, Princess Bride or Time Bandits - this movie is for you. I know it is going on my "to buy list" very soon. It is not heavy into Sci-Fi or even Fantasy except for the situational plot. Most everything in the movie feels believable and you don't have to try and crawl into a science fiction state of mind like with Anime'. Enjoy... let me know what you think!

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FP4 pick of the week

Throw another shrimp on the Bar-B! FP4 pick of the week

PICK: “Danny Deckchair” (2003) Director: Jeff Balsmeyer

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/229094

OR
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/60033353?trkid=73

ENTRY: This week’s FP4 pick is a love story, yes. However, it’s not your J-Lo meets hunk kinda crap. It’s more of a blue collar approach to real world love. I think a lot of my picks so far have lacked a comical and casual feel so I wanted to pick something we all need this time of the year, something with some laughs yet with some believable and practical inspiration. It’s not quite a love flick but not quite a comedy either.

SYNOPSIS: Danny is a work-a-holic truck driver who lives in the modest suburbia setting of Sydney, Australia. Danny loves his job, perhaps too much. His girl friend is a successful business woman. However the relationship has perhaps reached its peak. Danny finally decides to take a vacation from work and plans a get away to rekindle the relationship and reconnect with himself. When plans fall through, Danny finds his vacation plans ruined. During a “shrimp-on-the-B-B-Q” Australian type cookout, Danny sneaks away from his party. He decides to fasten helium balloons onto his lawn chair and strap himself in for an escape from the doldrums. Up and away... The story goes from here and the magic of this movie starts when he lands in a distant village after being carried by a violent thunderstorm. A little far fetched, I know, but somehow, in a strange way, still believable. The characters in the film are effective but the overwhelming comic relief comes from our hero, Danny. He is a cross between Jim Carrey and Roberto Benigni. I hope you enjoy him as much I did.

Scope: Did you like “The Full Monty” or “Liar-Liar”? This story follows somewhat the same themes so you should enjoy “Danny Deckchair.” You may find it refreshing just to view a film that isn’t out of the mechanical and formulaic Hollywood big houses that pump crap to us continually and without variety. The movie is from Australia but the dialog isn’t hard to follow except for seldom, obscure references and comments (which I sometimes get from heavy duty British films). It is a love story so you may want to be strategic about your companions when you watch it. It’s not one to pop in after the big football game with your drinking buddies. Sorry, but I don’t have a cut and dry SCOPE this week except to say, if you ever wanted to shake the “blahs” of life, you’ll connect with this movie’s purpose. If you are a believer in the power of fate of relationships, you’ll enjoy it even more. Oh yeah, if you like to laugh and need a comedy, this is a fairly safe bet. Let me know what you think!

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FP4 pick of the week

Friday, December 7, 2007

FP4 entry 20071207

Award Winning Animation-FP4 pick of the week

PICK: “The Triplets of Belleville” (2003) Director: Sylvain Chomet

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/230981

OR
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Triplets_of_Belleville/60032394?strkid=584196818_1_0

ENTRY: This week's pick is off on another detached tangent. It is an award winning animated feature length film. It won major awards from Boston, Copenhagen, France, Los Angeles, New York and Toronto. If you watch the film, you will quickly understand why the film received so much attention.

SYNOPSIS: The story is about a young boy (and his curious dog) who becomes very passionate about his bicycle riding. His grandmother encourages this behavior as he grows older. His goal is to race in the big one... the Tour de' France. His dreams are sidetracked in a peculiar way (I won't reveal too much so not to ruin the story for you). The plot has twists and turns that only add to the entertainment of the film.

Scope: If you enjoy traditional animation films, give this flick a try. You also might like the film if you are a highly competitive athlete because the story is about intense training towards a physical goal (through a satirical bird's eye view). The animation is entertaining and uncomplicated... it is not a high tech C.G.I. film and shouldn't be placed in the same category as "spirited away." So don't have high expectations in that area... just good old fashion animation. The characters, including the boy's dog, are developed in an effective and comical way. The grandmother, the triplets, the mafia boss and others are entertaining in their own little world of character introduction and development. Is it a comedy? Yes, it will offer some laughs but there is almost a dark comedy feel to the story line. Don't over-analyzed the plot or you may ruin it for yourself by doing so. It's kinda of like watching an episode of Seinfeld, the plot is unpredictable which is part of it's appeal. The film's story line is meant to be taken lightly just as an animated story should be. I would say that the movie is safe for most older children. There is one scene in the beginning with dancing girls that you may want to sensor out for the little tykes. Otherwise, it is fairly clean. It is over eighty minutes which may be longer than most animated features so be prepared for restlessness if young children are viewing it and have a short attention span (or some adults too!)

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FP4 pick of the week - FP4 entry 20071130

Friday, November 30, 2007

FP4 entry 20071130

Krumpers UNITE!!! FP4 pick of the week

PICK:

“Stomp the Yard” (2007) Director: Sylvain White

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/308924

OR

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Stomp_the_Yard/70053461?strkid=1202931635_0_0

ENTRY: Welcome to the FP4 entry of the week. Our pick this week is “Stomp the Yard.” It is a movie I normally wouldn’t have gravitated towards but having many people in my life that enjoy the art of dance, I decided to give it a chance. Though I am far from being a professional dancer myself, I can appreciate passion for any form of art. I hope you aspire for the same.

SYNOPSIS: DJ Williams (Columbus Short) plays an exceptional role and does awsome character development which begins in the heart of the urban dance and club scene where many experimental dances begin today. After the tragic death of his closest brother, he carries a large level of guilt into his future. He pursues a college degree where he battles his roots against the compromising contradiction of conformity of college life. The step squad he joins with portrays struggles in a paradoxical way against the priority of brotherhood and the importance of team work which is pitted against the powerful force of personal identity and uniqueness. This, I am sure, is a struggle most professional or life-dedicated artists feel at some stage of their career.

SCOPE: You will enjoy this movie if you like the movie “Drum Line” or “Honey” as it tackles some of the same topics. You don’t necessarily need to be tied to classic dance to enjoy the movie. “Stomp the Yard” shows an alternative view of raw and basic passions of the urban struggles and lifestyle through dance. You may enjoy this movie if you enjoy alternative views to classic thought and classical education. It effectively questions the authority of team over individual needs. It’s rebellious in its thematic approach but at the same time embraces tradition and history. If long dance scenes in musicals have gotten boring to you, you may want to skip this one. But if you give it a chance I think you might be pleasantly surprised. I hope you like it! Let me know your thoughts if you do.

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FP4 pick of the week - FP4 entry 20071121

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

FP4 entry 20071121

Anthony Hopkins lovers… FP4 pick of the week

PICK: “Fracture” (2007) Director: Gregory Hoblit

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/280778

OR
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Fracture/70058016?strkid=98633185_0_0

ENTRY: The FP4 entry this week is “fracture” with Anthony & Hopkins Ryan Gosling. The movie is has a well chosen cast for the plot. It’s not your typical horror flick with Hopkins however. It’s more of a suspense/mystery genre. The scope this week is a little more concrete and definitive compared to the last two weeks.

SYNOPSIS: The movie stars Hopkins as a professional engineer with a lovely wife. Hopkins finds himself obsessed with his wife’s external and private life. His love for her borders on obsession and wanting to control and possess her. He perhaps suffers from OCD or is just plain insane in the membrane which he takes to the extreme. The story doesn't take long to take off so an impatient viewer will be very satisfied with this pick.

I can’t tell you a lot about the plot but I can assure you the twists and turns are not forced and create a natural feeling & flow to the story. At the end, you will not feel manipulated or mislead in the ending. The nemesis for Hopkins is a hot shot assistant D.A. that is exiting the public service for a prestigious private practice. However, he decides to take one last case before he leaves (simply because he wants the challenge to bring down Hopkin's character). However, this emotional decision he makes puts his future in jeopardy not only with the DA but his potential new job. The two lead actors go head to head in a dangerous game that will have detrimental affects on either party if they loose their legal battle. The conflict does not center on the court room like you might find with a John Grishim book or film (which becomes quite boring). The story centers more on the minute by minute developments in the plot and will suck you into the story.

Scope: You will enjoy this flick pick if you like Anthony Hopkins. He plays the role beautifully and seems effortless to slip into this script. If you like mystery, suspense and plot development, you won’t be disappointed. You tend to be a person that enjoys reading books that are in the same story genre. You may dislike gruesome horror or murder mysteries... this movie a has tasteful orientation which tones down the visual shock. Hope you enjoy it! Love to hear your feedback.

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FP4 entry 20071116

STEEEEEELLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAA!!!!! FP4 pick of the week

PICK: “The Night of the Iguana” (1964) Director: John Huston, Original stage production: Tennessee Williams

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/24813 (sorry, no trailer that I could locate)
OR
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Night_of_the_Iguana/60011275?strkid=975714856_0_0

ENTRY: This week’s pick delves into a traditional screen play format… and yes, it is a classic and untouched by Ted Turner’s silly tecni-puke-colored crayons. It’s from ’64 which is before high budget movies and elaborate special affects. As you may know the success of a live production at this period was solely based on the content of the plot and script along side of the quality of the performance… I am challenging you to take a step back in time and truly enjoy a story telling/stage experience… so many people today are lazy MTV viewers that are only taken in by lighting fast scene changes, subliminal absorption, over simplified plots and lots of eye candy. Welcome back to the age of jive my friends. Please pay close attention to the scope so you are not wasting your time watching the movie. I chose this movie based on several elements. One, the original script, if untouched, would have outperformed Tennessee Williams hits in “streetcar” and “cat on a hot tin roof.” Many of T.W. plays were taken to the big screen. This one however deserves much more attention that it received in the theatres. T.W. is the master at creating continual conflict and constant social and sometimes sexual tension between characters. Often his focus of the main characters shifts and goes beyond social psychology issues and takes you inside the character’s thoughts and internal struggles. This holds true with this weeks pick more than most of his “plays converted to movies.” (and there were lots of these, some made for TV only)

SYNOPSIS: Richard Burton & Ava Gardner… a good thespian combination for the setting of this flick. Filmed on location in Mexico at Puerto Vallarta, the scenery and the backdrop becomes a big part of the feeling of the movie. The lead, Rev. Shannon is a tired and exasperated priest who is making a meager living as tour guide via bus. His busload of occupants are entertaining in the movie… a group of fundamental conservative teachers on holiday (along with one very passionate and “coming of age” young vixen who plays the part of one of Shannon’s antagonists) The group takes refuge at the earthy and run down resort which is run by Maxine – a close and long time friend of the Rev. Shannon. At first, the group is just happy for a bed to rest in but as time progresses, the teachers protest against the clergy’s plan for a long, multi-day siesta. Other characters enter and the story becomes more like an episode of “survivor” or a day time soap opera instead of being a beachfront resort… they don’t seem to be on holiday as there is constant conflict among the group. The themes of the movie are strung throughout the movie… redemption, religion, spirituality, forgiveness, eternal salvation, shame, denial, love, loneliness… Play close attention to the elderly poet as he recites his prose finale. This poem embodies the message that Tennessee wanted to portray about life. A defrocked priest trying to find sanctuary in his soul is the backdrop to this moving film. The details of the captured “iguana parallel” is not a clearly defined to Rev. Shannon struggles and leaves some room for interpretation. Guess what? This week’s pick MAY have a happy ending… you will have wait and see. If you don’t mind reading, you may want to locate a copy of the play and read it because it is much more robust and detailed in dialog.

Scope: You will be a good target for this movie if you enjoy any of Tennessee William’s plays/films. There are some similarities with this script among his vast collection. But this one symbolizes an authoring shift in TW’s creativity and thematic content which took TW in a writing tangent only now realized in hindsight. Some say this play exposes more about TW’s own internal turmoil than past productions. For those under the age of 30 or unaware of TW, well, I will need to give you a little more to go on for this scope. You enjoy visual art and still-life. You enjoy the healing and nurturing feeling from a day at the beach and in the sunlight. You may also have a friend or family member that has dedicated their life to serving as a clergy or has a life commitment to a “social-working” affiliation or calling. You most likely are intrigued by social psychology and the nature/nurture argument. You may or may not be religious but you are mostly enamored by the thought of mortality. You value the various elements in life that create an emotional sanctuary and recollected tranquility. You realize that humans are not perfect and you embrace the ying/yang of life’s experiences. Forgiveness for you is not always about forgetting but more about an act of compassion. Most of all, in conclusion to this scope, you have freely forgiven someone in your life that didn’t really deserve it (perhaps yourself?).

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FP4 entry 20071109

Allrightythen, FP4 pick of the week

PICK: “Amores Perros” Director, Alejandro González Iñárritu

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/155372

OR (for you netflix freak-a-delics)

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/60020243?trkid=73

ENTRY: I promised a pick for my blog visitors on a more earthy tone and to satisfy visually coarse viewers. Though it's not a horror or slasher movie, I got the perfect one for you. It is not so extreme that other profiles/viewers won’t enjoy it however. This is one of my personal flick favorites and it was given as a gift from my brother-in-law after his graduation from Brattleboro, VT Peace Corp Masters ESL program. Ironically, the movie is very un-peace-corp like but it does raise some interesting scenarios and how life can deal a lousy hand of cards once and a while. The story speaks for itself.

SYNOPSIS: The movie is SPANISH and can be watched with or without subtitles. However, I usually despise sub-titles but this film helped me get past that. As a viewer, most of the movie is about absorbing the action and character interaction on the screen anyway. Not a large amount of dialog is needed to be involved with the story. You could watch it with out knowing Spanish or reading subtitles and find it rewarding all the same. The movie is not your regular antagonistic plot approach (which is refreshing in itself). Another warning… it is however, visually disturbing at times. There are some scenes that Michael Vick may have been motivated by in his recent escapades. There is "suggested" scenes that portray animals in a painful situation. Animal lovers might cringe at this... a warning to my one friend that can't watch this type of movie :-) The creative elements of the movie are more about three intertwined character sketches. The characters themselves are where the common theme applies. “Amores Perros” means “life is a bitch” or the “love of a dog.” That translation is very true in the movie… the story has a raw and abrasive side all while maintaining “an almost-out-of-reach” potentially optimistic and romantic approach to life and relationships. The three stories all involve K9s... and that is the only thing the three characters have in common. I really can’t tell you more on the plot without killing the story. Also, Gael Garcia Bernal stars in this movie. He has been on several American commercials and also movies including “Babel,” “Motorcycle Dairies,” and “Bad Education.” He is a great actor. I hope you agree.

Scope: Don’t plan on being lightly entertained; it will suck up emotionally and visually. If you like Quenten Tarantino’s script and character profile approach in "Pulp Fiction," then you will love this movie. I don’t have a lot of personality profile info in the scope this time. It’s a hard one to peg because it spans a large spectrum of taste and culture. WARNING-You may need to be partially tolerant to sub-titles and some graphical scenes. I am going to only say a few words about animals (the movie may tie into dog ownership but it isn’t consumed in the plot, it's merely structure to the character development). If you have ever had a dog you loved, you will be taken by this movie. If you ever had the hard decision to have a dog put to sleep, you will connect with this movie. If you ever had your pet killed in an accidental situation or if your pet ran away and never came back, you will “click” with this movie. Also, be prepared for a bitter-sweet end to the story - it does serve up satisfying closure but not in a way you could ever anticipate. It is not a Cinderella, story-book ending. Watch the trailer and take a chance. Would love to hear your feedback since this movie has had a variety of reactions from friends. Please write and let me know!!!!

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FP4 entry 20071102

Here we go, FP4 pick of the week

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PICK: “Warm Springs” Director, Joseph Sargent

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/264081

Entry: With our national election day coming up next week, I thought it would be prudent to have a pick dedicated to the public servants in the USA… love them or hate them, they are a force that controls the fate of our country and affects world wide influence also… and it is an awesome responsibility. Though the public servants are in the limelight, they do carry the burden of being ridiculed for mistakes and shortcomings far beyond most professional people (sometimes more publicized than movie stars - which usually don’t get the “boot” from their jobs for being human). From a judge to a commissioner, from a senator to a congressman - the responsibility and pressure of delivering results in an almost impossible world of complicated bureaucracy, the task at hand for their jobs can be overwhelming.

(I am already breaking my rules by offering two picks this week. In case you are light hearted about the election-day’s influence on the world, see the 2^nd selection for a more humorous approach to our system.) However, the lime light selection this week is the “true pick,” Here we go my friends… and don’t forget to vote next week or else you are not allowed to complain or criticize our public servants!

PICK: “Warm Springs” Director, Joseph Sargent

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/264081

SYNOPSIS: A short story of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL HISTORY MOVIE, READ ON… This movie is a snap shot during a difficult and trying period in not only the couple’s lives but the nation’s post depression maturity. The movie gives and intrinsic view of one of the most private sections of the couple’s lives and a view into, unarguably, one of the most effective and productive President’s the US has ever seen. The movie is not about bi-partisan and social issues, republican or democrat, war or peace, etc… The movie is set with the advent of FDR’s point in his life where he contracts polio and his heightened career begins a tumultuous tumble as he struggles with the disease. Self absorbed and self-pitying consume his thoughts. However, a glimmer of hope enters his life as he finds a resort in Georgia that has warm springs and rumors that the water has a therapeutic affect on the disease. Though, FDR finds some healing affects of the resort and treatment, his is still unsatisfied and doubts his value in the world. His true remedy is creating an environment/treatment center for polio victims and an avenue for the medical world to study and create solutions for the afflicted. Helping others is helping your own soul and afflictions. The passion for public service starts to reignite at this moment for FDR. Meanwhile, backtracking into the plot, Eleanor refuses to let either his political career or their temporary disintegration of the marriage hurt Franklin’s career and becomes a public figure herself. Though the marriage is on rocky ground, the couple continues a bond through the toughest time of both their lives alongside of the nations own rehabilitation… a parallel that isn’t forthcoming in the script. The couple’s impact of their efforts during his political re-awaking are still felt today through social programs, financial security, public land preservation, occupational training, medical programs, etc…

Scope: You may like this movie if you thoroughly get enthralled with successful and popular public figures. You admire, mentor and study such people and wonder what makes them tick, what allowed them to persevere through failure and trails. Having three friends who have felt the affects of polio, I simply have a small window into how the disease and how it may affects a person’s life. The movie will satisfy the history buff only slightly as it is more of a character development story. You will receive little historical satisfaction from the movie but I STILL would urge you to give it a chance. Though it is a HBO movie, the cinematography, script and actors are top notch. One of the best HBO films I have ever seen… a story of love, marriage, self-confidence and perseverance. Enjoy.

****2^nd choice for the lighthearted approach to election-day:

2^nd Pick: “Election” Director, Alexander Payne

Info and Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/134226

This is with Matthew Broderick and a break out role for Reese Whiterspoon. It is somewhat a dark comedy that continually digs the two stars into a comical but sad life-situation dark hole. Take a chance if you like dark comedy and let me know what you think.

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FP4 entry 20071026

Flick Picks for Publishing & Printing Professionals (FP4)

Allrightythen… Nxtbook customers, friends, countrymen, welcome to the FP4 forum – entry 20071026. ****

Here we go, FP4 pick of the week

PICK: “Perfume: The Story of Murder” Director, Tom Tywker

Info & Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/263417

SCOPE: You may like this movie if this description fits you. Enjoys fine dining and formal occasions. (Even Ozzy Osborne likes to eat caviar once and while, right?) However, you enjoy both the highs AND lows to life. You like jazz and blues. You realize that there is a very spiritual and religious world beyond our physical one. Agnostics and atheists need not apply. In fact, you know the earth and what happens here on earth is merely connected with the intangible. Even the five senses we use through our bodies know when something powerful is in our presence and is either attractive or appalling. You, the SCOPE, the “people-category” of the week, are very connected to your surroundings. You enjoy fine wine and can taste, smell, see every nuance. You stop your car along the side of the road to watch an unusual sunrise on your way to work (even knowing you could be late to work). Also, regarding past movie favorites, you like very formal murder/suspense type movies. So, there you go… I may go to a slasher or experimental type movie next week for the hard core viewer… perhaps…

SYNOPSIS: An obsessive/compulsive perfumer, during Paris’ most romantic eras, finds himself exploring his olfactory desires through his concoctions (and through his client’s pheromones). He pursues a mentor, lands a paid gig, and the story accelerates. He is told an ancient tale from his mentor which becomes his ultimate goal and obsession. The story within the story tells of a strong and mythical scent… an “Ahab’s-great-white-whale” so to speak… a perfume that overtakes the human senses. Enjoy my friends…

-Zoz

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****A few ground rules and guidelines must be initiated in this blog. Currently, I have 4 friends/co-workers that have given input on the guidelines for this blog and roughly persuaded me into doing this. Also, I think I must explain myself regarding my qualifications. I am an avid cinema and theatre enthusiast. I can enjoy a good play from the renaissance period and also get absorbed into a cutting edge, experimental film. My tastes are varied. Art, meaning the “artificial representation of life,” is created by the artist… a human. In most cases, the artist has no intention of reaching a specific audience. They merely create for the sake of creating, like breathing for the sake of being alive. So my hat’s off to the artist. Even when you have to turn away in disgust from a movie or a painting, the artist has delivered a gift… the gift in the form of a reaction in your mind. Of course we don’t like to be appalled at visual art, but isn’t that part of life in a global sense? Love and tragedy… to be attracted or be repelled to something?

My qualifications are no more than this. I tend to be very extraverted in my personality type with some strange twists. However, the extraverted side is more of a perceptive means of expressing myself. I listen carefully, I read people, and in turn, I like to get to know people from the inside. Diversity is the spice of life and this is very true when it comes to relationships with the world around us. I seek out diversity in friendships. Also, I have been given a gift from the all mighty one. It’s a strange one, but none the less, I have been told it is a gift. The gift is this… as I get to know someone and they ask, “Seen any good movies lately?” The answer is usually very clear in my mind on which movie(s) they should view. I know I don’t always hit the mark, but from my calculations it seems to be around an 80-90% success rate. If you are a nxtbook customer/vendor, and you want a customized pick, just contact me and we will exchange a few questions and then I’ll take a stab at a pick. Keep in mind that if you get the customized pick, my ratio drops greatly from online communications to a much lower level than face-to-face relationships. Custom picks will be addressed to nxtbook customers first since they are the sponsor of this blog (include a live nxtbook url to qualify). I will try to get to others (non nxtbook customers) as I can. I don’t write about this talent to boast… more just to set the stage for the coming attractions and to put a face with the name so to speak. I don’t really see the gift as something to brag about since I am not the artist. I am just that guy that tears the tix in half and sends you through door number 1-20 in the theatre. Also, keep in mind, I am considering guest or fill-in hosts to blog during times of travel or vacation, so voice your interest if this is you.

Here are the weekly (FRIDAY) parameters as set forth by my board of FP4 trustees:

PICK: duh… the movie, with a few details and link

SCOPE: This is the main focus, the Gravicon so to speak. It describes the category of individual I am profiling for the week’s FP4 pick. If the profile doesn’t match you, take a chill pill wait for another post. And if you’re not a match, then don’t expect to be blown away by the pick if you watch it. Also keep in mind, people are not pigeon holed into categories so easily and the picks will be loosely tied to the movie. (Insert sorry clause here). Usually, the “movie connect” success I have had in the past is close and personalized to one person. I have never tried connecting to any mass audience. This is, at best, experimental.

SYNOPSIS: This is the section where I break the movie down, without ruining the film of course, and maybe share my thoughts on why it connects with the audience SCOPE.