World Run Day 5K Photo

So I finally got around to uploading the picture my wife took after my run on World Run Day.  My running bib that I printed out ripped 5 minutes into the run.  Oh well...

Predators

Predators directed by Nimrod Antal
2010
★★✰✰✰
So I was quite surprised by this movie.  I figured this was just going to be just like all the other Predator sequels but it really stood on its own.  Adrien Brody's "manly" voice was kind of funny and Topher Grace was totally out of place but it was a good shoot-em-up-alien movie.

Get Him to the Greek

Get Him to the Greek directed by Nicholas Stoller
2010
★★✰✰✰
So I knew this would be a stupid movie and it was.  It was quite raunchy at times but it had its fair share of laugh-out-loud moments.  Not a movie to watch with your parents.  I liked the offshoot of Forgetting Sarah Marshall characters.  I was impressed by Russell Brand's singing voice...

The Last Airbender

The Last Airbender directed by M. Knight Shyamalan
2010
★✰✰✰✰
So I knew this was going to be a kids movie but this was ridiculous.  Almost all of the dialogue in the movie is how the story is explained to the viewer.  Its like everyone is a narrator.  I knew it wasn't going to be good but it just bombed.  And then to have it end with a continuation with 2 or maybe 3 more films is hilarious.  Part of me hopes they don't make any more films but another part would really like to see it wrapped up.  On top of all of this, Daily Show correspondent, Aasif Mandvi is the bad guy in the movie!  Ha!

Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2 directed by Jon Favreau
2010
★★★✰✰
So I knew this movie would be cheesy and it was. It probably didn't help that I watched it at the cabin on a standard sized lo-def television.  Robert Downey Jr. is funny but everyone else is just bleh!  I hope they don't make a third but they probably will.

Coco Before Chanel

Coco Before Chanel directed by Anne Fontaine
2009
★★★✰✰
So I didn't know too much about Chanel since I am a straight male.  This was a very interesting movie.  She had an incredible life.  I can't even fathom the culture of early 20th century France.  Man this review sucked.  I liked the movie.  Sorry.

World Run Day 5K Results

So I did this run by myself and therefore there aren't official results.  So here is a screenshot of my Nike+ results.  30:10.  Not too bad but I feel I am slowing down.  Ugh.

World Run Day 5K

So I signed up for the World Run Day because I want to try to have a race every month.  I thought this one was interesting since it is a world event yet it is local since you create your own race.  I figured I would do my normal Crest Run near my house.  It was a gorgeous day but since I hadn't run this route in a couple of months (I have been running near my office) I was slow up the hill and didn't get a great time.  I also underestimated the distance when I reached Highridge Park and ended up having to run past my house on the way home to reach the full 5K.  Oh well.

When in Rome

When in Rome directed by Mark Steven Johnson
2010
★★✰✰✰
So I thought this movie was downright lametastic.  It did have its moments but mostly it was just lame.  The men (Will Arnett, Jon Heder, Dax Shepard & Danny DeVito) lusting after Kristen Bell's character made the movie not as bad.  Definitely don't spend any money on a rental for this one.  Instant stream it.

Palm Springs Photos

So I finally got around to uploading some of the photos from our trip to Palm Springs back in July.  Here are some of the pictures I took when we went on the Aerial Tramway up to the top of Mt. San Jacinto.  Sorry they are so late.  Please click on the smaller photo for a larger version.

Promenade on the Peninsula 5K Photo

So I can't believe that I finally got the photos from this race.  Almost a whole month after the race.  Not the best photo but there have been worse.  I hope I can get my time better for the next race...

Couples Retreat

Couples Retreat directed by Peter Billingsley
2009
★★✰✰✰
So I thought this wasn't too bad.  It was funny at times but it wasn't great.  Vince Vaughn seems to play the same character in every movie he is in - a loud mouth jackass.  Jean Reno is very funny as the island guru.  This silly movie is still worth a rental for a couple of laughs.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
2007
★★★★★
So I wanted to reread this book before the movie comes out in a few weeks.  I have enjoyed all of the Harry Potter books and movies and wanted to prepare for the final two movies essentially ending the series.  The story is fantastic as most everyone knows already.  The ending left a little to be desired but the hunt for horcruxes was great reading.  I enjoyed all the traveling around and mystery surrounding it all.  Definitely a must read but I'm sure most everyone has read it by now.