Handy Reviews

The Game Show I like Best

Sander — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:15:33 +0000

One of the best parts about watching Direct TV is the tremendous amount of the old game shows that are available. I really like catching old episodes of Family Feud. Starting with Richard Dawson and running through Ray Combs, louie Anderson, Richard Karn and John O’Hurley, this series has prevailed despite the ever changing shift of the host.

Two families are paired off in competition, with each trying to guess the results of a survey given to 100 people. It starts with a face off where each person tries to beat the other to the punch after given the question. The first one doesn’t always give the highest rated answer however. The winner of this showdown is then given the option to pass or play. Many times the family that plays only gets one or two more answers right, (before 3 strikes or misses) giving the competition the chance to ’steal’. If they then get one more right, they win the entire pot that has accumulated.

Once a family wins $300, they have a chance to play for $20000. Two people are selected, with one offstage in a soundproof booth. They each then guess at another survey with the goal being 200 points total between them.

It is often hilarious to see some of the answers posed when an alternative can’t be thought of quickly.

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle – Movie Review

Sander — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:59:50 +0000

I watched this movie on HBO, the plot was interesting at first so I thought I’d see it through. I don’t want to give out the plot as it is the main point of the story, but it was not as scary as newer suspense films. As a hint though it’s about a beautiful woman who probably got the best natural acne treatment but did not have the best husband. The bottom line of the story is for parents not to trust their children to strangers too much, and ofcourse do an extensive background check before getting any helper. I give the movie a 3.5 out of 5.

Toshiba Regza LCD TV 32″ – Review

Sander — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:51:44 +0000

We recently bought an 32″ LCD TV. As expected in malls, the sellers will try to sell you the brand that they are assigned on, and not necessarily what’s best for you and what fits your budget. They are like madmen on hgh spray, they will do anything to convince you that the other brand is inferior to the brand they are carrying. So we had to deal with constant prodding, explanations and even back stabbing before we ended up with the Toshiba Regza 32″. We were supposed to get the Sanyo LCD TV, but the Toshiba was better in some aspects and it included a mount. So far so good, we have been enjoying a number of old movies on DVD and my son enjoys watching a Sponge Bob in a big screen. The TV has been living up to it’s promises so far, so we will see how it fairs as time test it out.

Toy Story 3 – Movie Review

Sander — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:36:26 +0000

Here is another movie that we can’t afford to miss. It’s been a while since the first Toy Story – and essentially the first good 3d animated movie. So I was hoping that this one will the deliver the goods, and indeed it did. My son loved the movie from start to finish. There was a lot of funny and suspense scenes to keep kids interested. We still have Buzz and Woody who is as thin as ever – never needing to check out slimming pill reviews like apidexin reviews! As a father who can relate to growing up, I was also constantly engaged by the plot. Imagining my son as he leaves home for college and leaving behind his own collection of toy cars – makes me feel like my heart is a paper being stabbed by pencils. One thing I would have expected though was some sort of wear and tear on the toys, they are unrealistically as shiny as ever – well that goes to show what kind of a toy owner Andy was, but that aspect could have added some flavor to the story. Bottom line: 4.5 out of 5.

Cop Out – Movie Review

Sander — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:38:19 +0000

I was under the impression that this was a funny action movie – but it turned out to be just a high profanity, basic story line, mediocre action film. I thought having Bruce Willis on board would turn this film into an epic action film, but nope – it wasn’t. Bruce appears to be very slim and healthy, he could have passed as a model for www.toprateddietpills.com. Too bad his talents and his mere presence was not given enough justice on this film. There were some fun scenes from time to time but the film failed to deliver the goods that we expect from a comedy film or an action film. Also don’t watch this when you have kids around as the vulgarity of profanity is too much even for some adults to handle. Bottomline: 2 out of 5.

The Karate Kid (2010) – Movie Review

Sander — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:09:43 +0000

Since I saw the original Karate Kid movie – It would be only fitting to have my son watch the remake. And since it has THE Jackie Chan on the film, all the more reason to watch it. The not so goods: The movie spent too much time showing how the protagonist (Jaden Smith) had a hard time adjusting to his new life in China and how he was severely bullied in school. It also had a romantic angle to it, they even kissed – which felt a bit awkward to me because Jayden looked so young and even smaller than the Chinese girl on the movie. It’s like showing a kid hero smoking Swisher Sweets, pretty awkward. All in all there was simply more talk and less action. There should have been more fighting scenes. The goods: Jackie Chan! All his scenes were as usual nicely choreographed and the points that his character was trying to express was clearly laid out. Too bad he did not get as much action as he deserved – I would have wanted to see him beat the crap out of the dojo master! Well the action scenes of Jayden were good, but some – including his final move were borderline impossible and ridiculous. The worst part of the movie though – like most chinese and action movies, it ends IMMEDIATELY after the last fight. That killed it for me big time. I wanted to know what happened to the other characters and issues which they spent so much time on at the beginning of the movie – but they just pulled the plug! Well that’s classic action movie for you. While I didn’t really dig it, my son loved it to the core and was excited with every scene. Bottom line: 4 out of 5, just because Jackie Chan was part of the movie and my son loved it. Here is Z doing the high kick:

17 again – Movie Review

Sander — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:44:55 +0000

There are movies where the protagonists are given the chance to fix their life by going back to the past, but this one is quite different, he is given the chance to turn back to his younger self in the present time. It’s a funny concept and the characters made it even funnier, imagine not having to worry about acne scar removal!. At first I thought the story would be boring and would fit into the teeny movies – but it was good. Without having to spoil the plot -this film is quite entertaining and at the same time is a good reminder of the importance of family. Bottom line: 4.5 out of 5.

Watch The Simpson’s Tik Tok Intro by Kesha

Sander — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:07:38 +0000

Watch The Simpson’s Tik Tok Intro by Kesha

Have you seen The Simpson’s Tik Tok Intro? Well, it’s so cool seeing The Simpson’s characters dancing to the music of Tik Tok. If you haven’t seen it then watch the uber cool video below.

Audition for the Church’s Band

Sander — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:29:11 +0000

I had been researching for a comprehensive noxycut review when I remembered I need to sign up for our church’s orientation. Our church is looking for band members and other type of volunteers and since I’ve been missing playing at church I decided to sign up. The orientation went well and there’s going to be an audition next week. I hope I pass the audition so I can continue serving the Lord through my music.

Day Shift

Sander — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:56:27 +0000

I’ve been on the day shift now for a few months and I’m so loving it. For the first time in many years I have been sleeping longer than four hours. I wake up refreshed and ready to work in the morning. I guess I won’t have to buy an eye cream for dark circles because I won’t be needing it. Working the night shift is really not for me and the past couple of years are proof of it. It doesn’t matter how long I stay during the night shift my body simply refuses to get accustomed to it. I just wish I can stay in day shift forever.