It's Complicated... Not really

Let me save you a lot of time, Watch this:



You're welcome.

I just saved you 2 hours of your life. This is all the funny parts in the movie... There is a 5 minute part where you get to see John Krazinski act crazy, but watch any episode of "The Office" and you have the same thing.

So you want to know why they call the movie "It's Complicated"? Well, you get all that in the trailer as well, but here it is: Jane Adler (Maryl Streep) was married to Jake Adler (Alec Baldwin), they got a divorce so he could marry "the other woman", Agness Adler (Lake Bell). Agness broke up with Jake, had a kid, got back together and wants a kid with Jake... Jake cheats on Agnes with Jane and in the middle of all of this Jane's architect Adam (Steve Martin) is trying to date her as well.

I enjoy John and Alec's acting and this is why I saw the movie, but I was sorely disappointed. Stay away, go watch episodes of "30 Rock" and "The Office" instead. Both are available on Netflix instant view for your immediate enjoyment.

- Whyse

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time

This Memorial Day weekend, I decided to take a 2 hour break from swimming, BBQs, and alcohol induced Facebook posts to sit in a cold, poorly lit room with strangers, snacks, and soft drinks. The strangers were mostly obnoxious, the popcorn was too salty and the soft drink was rather flat, but the Prince of Persia was freakin’ amazing…and the movie was pretty good too.

I’ve been a fan of Jake Gyllenhal for a while now because of his great choice of movie roles: a goofy and ridiculously innocent man child in Bubble Boy, a tormented dreamer in Donnie Darko, a Holden Caulfield obsessed teenager in Good Girl, a homosexual cowboy with a serious case of denial in Brokeback Mountain, and a conflicted (and crazy ripped) Marine in Jarhead. Jake Gyllenhal has had a few big movies, but nothing that really showcased his ability as a leading action hero. Prince of Peria is Gyllenhal’s golden ticket to Jerry Bruckheimer’s car chasing, bullet shattering, grenade throwing factory.

Prince of Persia is, as most people know, based on a very popular video game franchise. I know what you're thinking: the pimpled ridden movie theatre attendant who takes your money for a movie based on a video game should make you sign a five page disclaimer detailing your waste of time and money; however, this movie does not mirror the cheesy one liners or cardboard characters found in its joystick happy inspiration. The only similarity I found was its hero’s wicked fast moves and his antagonistic love for his princess.

The storyline centers around a dagger that can take back time and the race to keep it out of the wrong hands. Throw in some perceived deception, actual betrayal, brotherly bonds, some weird guy who wants to make out with an ostrich, and you have the staples for a fun adventure worthy of your hard earned Jacksons. Kudos to the studio for not trying to make this a worthless 3-D glass wearing experience.

Saving the best for last, Jake Gyllenhal looks dirty and delicious…

-Riot.

Xbox 360 vs PS3

This is a conversation I have all the time. I asked a PS3 fan boy a couple weeks ago why he was so into the system. He replied, "The PS3 doesn't have a disc tray." Wow, really? Really??

Anyway, if you are genuinely interested I am going to try and be as unbiased as possible. The PS3 does have a blu-ray player... but it does not upconvert and anyone who buys the PS3 FOR the blu-ray really doesn't want to play games IMO. And get this, they don't even use the blu-ray technology to make games. At least when the PS2 had a DVD player they utilized it for games. The Xbox 360 although having less graphics capabilities (marginally) you will still get 1080p. Go to a store, grab the same game on each system and you will see this: PS3, 720P. Xbox 360, 1080P. Same game, but apparently the PS3 is harder to program for. This gives the 360 1 point. Now as far as being able to play Blu-rays though I would give PS3 1/2 point since it DOES play them if you didn't have a player anyway.

Next would be the online. For xbox live, you have to pay $40.00 to $50.00 a year in order to get the full experience. On PS3 it's free... Well this is a point for PS3, not sure though if you really look at the whole picture. When you download something for Xbox you are done. You load the game, it updates, you play. On PS3 you download, then install, then go in and it loads, then you play. One more step, but it's a long one. I would say this drops it to 1/2 a point. So now we are talking 1 to 1... a tie.

Let's see, next there is the Achievements/Trophies. Achievements are addicting. The system started out with them, so all the games have them. PS3 added in trophies which are identical, but who really cares if you get a trophy? Do you? At least with the Achievements your friends see them online, you compete, but they do get bland after awhile. So I would say here even though I am addicted to them, that neither system gets a point.

Last, I give you the Avatar. Everyone has the Avatar. Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii... in fact Wii started them. You know that brings me to a good point. Everyone should have a Wii. Not as your main system mind you. I normally only play mine when I work out, but the thing is fun, and relatively cheap... but really I shouldn't have to tell you this since you already have one too. We all do.

Ending note: 1 to 1, each has it's strong points and weaknesses, but even though I prefer the 360. I feel it can be considered a tie.

-Whyse

British Accents

British Accents: God’s gift to women and the men that have them. There is much to be said about the British accent and its many forms. My two favorites are the proper and cockney accents. Both are from the same country, but have the opposite effect. The proper British accent can make a man who is otherwise of normal intelligence and maturity sound quick-witted and sensitive, hindering us from listening to the words he is actually saying by enticing us with the way they rolls off his tongue. Conversely, the cockney accent sounds rough and dirty, forcing us to hang onto every word in case of any innuendo that could be taken as an invitation. Of course, both are completely similar in that you want to jump the man that has either dialect.

Specimen A: Proper
























Specimen B: Cockney
























Other worthy mentions also stem from the UK: Irish and Scottish. Both accents sound as if the owner is going to break out in a bout of poetry or song and brings thoughts of rolling, grassy fields and quiet cottages…or maybe not so quiet cottages if you know what I mean.

Specimen C: Irish















Specimen D: Scottish



















This brings me to a dilemma: how is an American girl to remain patriot to her native country if she is so attracted to accents from across seas? I have often pondered this issue and have finally come to the conclusion that there is nothing more patriotic than playing out the American Revolution each and every night. You know, to honor our forefathers.

COD: Modern Warfare 2

Fun is sneaking up behind someone and knifing them before they even know it's there. I'll give you a couple tips when it comes to this game. First, play through once on Hardened so you know what to expect on Veteran. Second, when you go through on Veteran make sure someone is there to stop you from throwing your controller at the TV. Last, make sure you have a good wingman (or woman) to play the Spec Ops with. For you achievement whores, this is a good game, people won't make fun of you for having them and you CAN get them with time and cigarettes. I'm Oscar Mike, stay frosty!

Whyse

The Whitest Kids U' Know?

I have officially stumbled upon the inter workings of the male mind. No, the Whitest Kids U' Know are no longer the ginger kids across the street, but rather a tasteless comedy troupe from New York. Think a more crude and dirty American version of "Kids In The Hall" and if that doesn't ring any bells, think about a sketch group of insanely smart, young(ish) males with a knack for preforming socially unacceptable skits...sometimes in drag. Now those are a few of my favorite things (don't try to guess which ones).

- Riot.



Scarin' Babies, rotflmao. If you are a man then you will find things like 5 men in drag talking about their periods funny. It doesn't sound funny right out, but wait till the end. You WILL laugh and then the next thing you know, your lady's palm will hit you squarely on the back of your head. There are still plenty of other skits to laugh at for you women though, so give it a chance. This show is dirty, offensive, and just plain funny. These kids even throw in a couple of boobs to promote the DVD sales! Check it out.

-Whyse



For those who have Netflix, you can find the first couple seasons in instant view until February 25th.