This Film Is Not Yet Rated DVD Review

I watched this 2006 Documentary about the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). How do the MPAA rate movies? What is their basis of rating a movie G, PG, PG-13, R and the unholy NC-17? This film tries to figure that out. No one for sure knows who these “people” are who rate movies.

Plot is very simple. The director of this great documentary hires a private detective to find out who are on the panel to judge these movies? Who and what do these people do? Why are they picked to rate movies? And so the adventure begins…

Hard working filmmakers with their vision depend on these MPAA ratings. If a movie gets a NC-17 rating it is basically DOOMED because no studio wants to advertise and showcase a movie that is basically equal to having an X rating. So in order to get down to an R rating the Director must cut out some scenes that the MPAA recommend! The artistic visual mind of the Director is basically ruined and his work has to be cut down to what the MPAA wants. Just shows you how powerful the MPAA is and how the rights of free speech are basically taken away.

The movie shows us that it just doesn’t make sense in how movies are rated! You just have to watch it…it is amazing. This Film is Not Yet Rated of course received a NC-17 rating…of course! The director went to the jury of MPAA members to plea and fight for why his documentary received an NC-17 rating. He basically had no chance of winning. He wasn’t allowed to know any of the judge panels names, what they do, nothing!
If you are a movie fan or watched any movies wondering why some movies got PG-13 ratings and some movies got R ratings, then go rent this movie!

I just read an article this morning about how the MPAA is going to change some of its rating policies…the chairman of the MPAA did say it was because of this movie. I guess they didn’t want to look BAD so he had to say this…interesting…what a LOSER!

Mogura Approves! GO RENT THIS DOCUMENTARY!

-Mogura

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning DVD Review

So I watched the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning last night. This was the prequel to all the TCM movies.(I abbreviated cause writing it all out is a pain) I rented thinking "hey maybe its not so bad..." but I was wrong.

Are studios starting to run out of original horror movie ideas? ("Saw" was original, "Scream" was original, and all the old school horror movies kicked A$$) What happened to the new type of horror movies? Have I seen this before? After watching TCM: The Beginning that is all I could think about.

Do the movie studios think we are that stupid to actually enjoy this movie? Basically the TCM:TB is just blood, guts and all out screaming. That’s it! No plot, nothing, nada, zip! The movie is like all the other TCM movies. Hippy type kids get caught and tortured...try to run away BLAH BLAH BLAH Big Man with chainsaw comes a running and your dead...the END. Ahhhhhhh sooo scary...NOT! Seriously this movie was just what butchers do to cows and other animals. Add the scary music and you got yourself The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning! The movie studios are just thinking "hey put lots of blood and guts and some good looking people in a movie and you got yourself a HORROR MOVIE"

Don't waste your time, man...2 bad netflix rentals in a row! I have to warn you all PLEASE DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE! (There isn’t any nudity too!!! A horror movie always has NUDITY!! CMON!!) BOOOOOOooooOOoOOoOOOO that is all I have to say about this movie!

Mogura is angry and DISAPPROVES THIS MOVIE BIG TIME!

-Mogura

The Covenant DVD review

Wow...all I have to say is maybe if I were a teenager girl then maybe I would have liked this movie. Cause all it was, was about 4 good looking boys with "witch" powers fighting 1 good looking dude with "witch" powers as well. (pss...he is the bad one) Their powers kinda reminded me of Dragonball Z shooting things out of their hands.

I was watching and thinking this is one terrible movie. I did not like it at all. Story line was...eh whatever and the acting well they are young kids so they did their best. Other than that I don't recommend watching this movie or renting it.

Just leave this one alone people...(and this movie was #1 when it first came out, I guess nothing good came out that weekend)

Mogura does not approve of this movie (what a waste of a netflix rental)

-mogura

It's been a while

Ok...
It's been a while since I last posted a review of any kind.
But I have been caught up in watching Nip/Tuck season 2 and 3. And American Idol has started. Yes yes I admit I like American Idol, especially the first few shows because they showcase the worst singers. You have to admit it is funny to watch those terrible singers.

I will try to get back on track this weekend! Got some movies from netflix...forgot what they were but I will review them shortly

-mogura

"Children of Men" Movie Review

I just came back from the theater and saw the movie "Children of Men" starring Clive Owens and Julianne Moore.

The plot: In the year 2027, the world has gone into complete chaos. Woman can no longer give birth. And the youngest human on earth was recently killed at the age of 18. The world is mourning the loss of this great icon. Julianne Moore the leader of a rights group asks (well kidnaps) Clive Owen to help get transport papers for a girl that is PREGNANT! This is a miracle the world has been waiting for. She is the last hope for this sad and war torn world, and so the adventure begins to take this young woman to the "Human Project" where she will be safe from all the terrors in the world. Will she get there...? That is for you to find out.

Mogura Review: This was a great movie! From the beginning it grabs you in. The news headlines telling everyone that the youngest human in the world was killed by someone asking for his autograph. Seeing the world how it is in 2027...makes you think a lot of movies now a days are showcasing the world as almost near the end, showing us the viewer that we are going to end up in a world full of violence and poverty. Nothing will matter anymore...unless that miracle comes and saves us all. The miracle in this movie is the young pregnant girl trying to get to the so called “Human Project”. I am kind of worried about the world. Are these images and stories that the director shows us eventually going to happen? I know it’s just a movie but you have to stop and think will it be too late when we find out what we have done to the earth and what we are doing around the world? These are the kinds of things you think about when watching this movie. I thought the movie was well made and the cinematography was very well done. The complete anarchy the city is in and how poor people are living and trying to survive were shown very vividly. The city has divided and arrested all those who are not citizens of England (The terrorists in the city are considered to be those who are not citizens). They were placed in jail and in walled up cities and it is disgusting to watch how they were treated. (Look what the world has become in 2027) Well hopefully these things won't happen! But if you want to be taken in and told a story about how one young woman can change the whole world then watch this movie. I enjoyed it very much! It was a great story to watch.

Mogura approves!

-mogura

"Idiocracy" DVD Review

I saw “Idiocracy” on DVD yesterday night!

Many of you may not have heard of the movie “Idiocracy” starring Luke Wilson. If you are a fan of Mike Judge’s work (“Office Space”, “Beavis & Butthead”, and “King of the Hill”) then you will love this movie. I was disappointed that it went straight to DVD instead of the theater. (But I guess that saves me from going to see it in the theater and eventually buying it on DVD)

The plot: Luke Wilson is just an average guy (literally), who scores all of his mental and physical tests perfectly AVERAGE. Currently in the army, Luke is selected to be in a secret army experiment. This experiment is hibernating humans into a chamber. The reason for the hibernation experiment is so the army can keep their smartest and strongest recruits young, so in time of war they can wake them up and get them fighting for the government. (Keep em young...not a bad idea haha) They pick Luke Wilson because he has no family, no relatives nothing so no one will ask questions, and they also pick Maya Rudolph (SNL) a prostitute. (Probably because no one will ask about if a prostitute is missing) The experiment was for 1 year only…but something goes terribly wrong. The officer in charge of the experiment is arrested for organizing a prostitution ring and soon the experiment is forgotten. 500 yrs later a great garbage avalanche occurred that awoke Maya and Luke from the hibernation. They wake up to a whole new DUMB world. (The explanation to how the world became what it is on 2505 is hilarious) The world has become dumb!! The dumb people in the world have “outbred” the intelligent ones in the world. And now Luke and Maya are the smartest people in the world! (HILARIOUS)

Mogura Review: I enjoyed this movie a lot! The explanation of how the planet (well seems like just the USA) becomes DUMB is hilarious and it seems as though we are headed in that direction. The intelligent couple being interviewed in the beginning of the movie is exactly what is happening these days. (Don’t want to spoil too much, so watch the movie) This “New” world is filled with dumb people watching stupid reality shows and doing nothing. (Just like how some people are today!) Watching this movie I can totally see this happening. (#1 movie of all time in 2505 is a movie called “ASS” and it just shows a ASS on the screen (some farts here and there) nothing else nothing more and people are laughing at it) Just little explanations here and there make the film so funny and kind of true. (i.e. Scientists spent too much time trying to figure out erectile dysfunctions and hair loss that no other scientists cared about the other problems in the world) Just like “Office Space” the more and more you watch this movie I’m sure you will catch more things! And hopefully it will become a cult classic. I was very disappointed in that there were no real advertisements and also that it went straight to DVD. Studio just decided to dump it. This movie did not deserve this. But I think you should all rent it or buy it if you love Mike Judge’s work. Mogura has added this to his 600+ DVD collection!

MOGURA APPROVES & RECOMMENDS!!! GO and WATCH this movie!

-mogura

XBOX 360...and DVDs in the Mail

Ok...did not get to watch any movies yesterday.
I have been hooked on the XBOX 360 since I just got it!
Been playing GEARS OF WAR and NCAA Basketball 2K7 these games are just awesome!
mogura loves xbox 360!

I should be getting "CRANK" and "IDIOCRACY" in the mail soon!
Also 2 netflix movies are coming as well.
I believe "Bandidas" and "The Illusionist" are coming in the mail...probably today!
So stay TUNED!!!! More reviews to come...

-mogura

Florida Gators Win BCS Champions

Didn't get to watch any movies yesterday. I went out with a couple of buddies of mine and watched the BCS Championship game at ESPNZONE in Times Square. I took the “dog” of the night and betted on the Gators. (Not a big bettor, don’t have the balls nor the money to bet big haha) And to my surprise the gators played pretty damn well yesterday, making the Ohio State Buckeyes look like a mediocre team.

The Buckeyes (ranked #1) and Gators (ranked #2) in many experts eyes seem to be a mismatch. They all picked the Buckeyes to win in a blowout. But it ended up being just the opposite. The Florida Gators blew out the Ohio State Buckeyes in an easy win. Showcasing how strength of schedule really does make a difference. Florida by far had a much tougher schedule than the Buckeyes and it showed.

The Gators defense was in sync (Except for the opening kickoff) and more surprisingly their offense was perfect. They sliced and diced Ohio States defense. Though I would have liked it if the game was close but it was a stress free bet and that’s what I like!

Congrats to the Florida Gators

-mogura

"Music & Lyrics" Movie Review

So went to see a special screening of "Music & Lyrics" starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore.

The plot was the reason why I was curious to see this movie. (Anything that has something to do with the 80's I'm totally there!) Hugh Grant, a washed up 80's pop band star has been struggling to get his music career back. He performs at theme parks, class reunions etc... (You get the point). One day, he gets a call from his agent saying that Cora Corman, a super famous pop singer wants him to write her a duet song because she was a big fan of Hugh’s back in the 80’s. Seeing this as his last opportunity for a career break, Huge Grant is desperate and troubled because he is terrible at writing lyrics. Coincidentally, he finds out the girl who waters his plants (Drew Barrymore) seems to be just what he needs…and the story goes from there...

Now my review...the movie was cute, nothing more. (Aren't all Drew Barrymore movies?) I thought some parts of the movie kinda lagged and I did look at my watch from time to time. There were some parts that were funny, I especially liked Kristen Johnston's (3rd Rock from the Sun) character. She was a BIG FAN of Hugh Grant's Band in the movie...(she acts like how young girls go crazy for Justin Timberlake and mind you Kristen's character is married and has 3 kids)

I don't know...something about this movie I just didn’t really like. The 80's type songs in the movie were AWESOME (I am a fan of 80's music!) But the plot and acting seemed to be just OK...its a romantic movie so its pretty much PREDICTABLE and not really fun. I was hoping to see something new and interesting but this ended up being another typical romantic comedy. But seeing Hugh Grant doing some 80's dance moves was something new and funny.

Hey it was free for me to see so I can’t really complain.

Mogura says to rent it, don't waste your money to see it in the theater.

-mogura

You, Me and Dupree DVD review

I rented "You, Me and Dupree" on Netflix (I know its kinda old) and watched it the other night. I read many reviews when it came out, all bad reviews, so my expectation of this movie was super low. I was expecting a really dumb, stupid movie. But to my surprise it was OK. The acting by Kate Hudson was terrible in my opinion, but she didn’t really have that much dialogue in the movie anyways. Most of the movie was focused on Matt Dillon and Owen Wilson.

Plot goes like this…Owen Wilson is the best friend of Matt Dillon. Matt Dillon marries Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson is his Best Man. Matt Dillon finds out Owen Wilson loses his job and apartment and car because he attended his friends wedding. So Matt feels bad and lets him stay at his home until he gets back on his feet. Simple plot nothing complicated. Of course while Dupree (Owen Wilson) is staying at their house all hell breaks loose and of course the Kate Hudson’s character starts to get annoyed. It was weird seeing Michael Douglas in this movie, but I think he did a good job being the evil dad.

I was expecting a terrible, ridiculous movie. But overall it was a decent rental. If you are a fan of Owen Wilson then you should see this. Just don’t expect anything from this movie. Acting was sub-par, plot was simple but kind of stupid and the end result of the movie was the usual happy ending.

If you are bored and have nothing to watch then I would recommend this. A nice stupid simple movie to just lay in bed and giggle and some of the scenes that were funny.

Mogura says MAYBE rent it, if you’re bored.

-mogura

Rocky Balboa Movie Review

Yesterday night I watched “Rocky Balboa” in the theaters. When I first heard that they were going to make another Rocky, the first thing that came to mind was are they out of their minds, this is going to be so stupid. Also I was mad because I have that 5 disc Rocky Anthology DVD box set, now I’m going to have to buy this Rocky VI and its not going to be in my Box set it’s going to have to live outside of it. (Keep in mind I have like over 600 DVDs, so I kind of want to keep in nice and tidy)

Well…all that aside, here is my review for “Rocky Balboa”. First thing overall I enjoyed the movie; this Rocky movie went back to its roots. And going back to the roots to end the Rocky Saga was a great in my opinion. It was telling a story and it wasn’t going straight for the boxing scenes (like in Rocky 3 and 4) It was character developing all over again. Showing the viewer how Rocky’s hometown and how it has changed throughout the years. The town almost resembles Rocky’s character itself; getting old and falling apart. As you may know the plot starts out showing us what has happened to Adriana and how Rocky has coped with her loss. The movie has a nice touch of showing new characters and old. Rocky has “stuff left in his basement” meaning he still has the urge to box again (this is after he sees a computer generated fight of himself vs. the current heavy weight champ on ESPN)

The story was the real key to this movie as it was pretty well written by Sylvester Stallone. Showcasing characters was the main focus, showing how the people have lived on since Rocky retired from boxing. (In my opinion it was a great way to end the Saga. This should have been Rocky V.) FYI: You don’t really see any training montage or fighting probably until the last 30 minutes of the movie. Is Sly really 60 years old? The man is lifting crazy weights! Amazing how he keeps in shape simply amazing…I hope I look that fit when I’m 60.

The best scene of the movie (or maybe cheesiest) was when Rocky lectured his son about not caring what other people think and not blaming others for your failures or insecurities. (The son has been trying to escape from the shadows of his Famous Father.) Well...I don't want to tell too much of the story but you get the idea.

If you are a Rocky fan and was disappointed from watching Rocky V, go out and watch this movie and get some closure because I surely did. I was satisfied at how it ended.

Mogura approves! (Mogura hated Rocky V but loved Rocky VI)

-mogura

Snakes on the Plane Review!

My copy of Snakes on the Plane arrived yesterday. So I popped that sucker in and started to watch it. What is Snakes on the Plane about? Well apart from the obvious (SNAKES ON THE PLANE!!) the story line is basically a kid witnesses a murder. (Gang leader committed the murder) So now Samuel L. Jackson is escorting this kid back to testify against the gang leader. So of course the badass gangsta leader can’t let this happen, so obviously what does he do? He hires someone to plant a bunch (like hundreds) of poisonous snakes in the plane. The snakes are sprayed with pheromones so they become aggressive. (Cause snakes don’t attack unless provoked...they say it in the movie too)

Ok that’s the plot…now onto the review! I was actually drawn into this movie. As corny or cheesy the title may sound, the movie wasn’t half bad! I enjoyed it! It was a fun filled ride of cheesy snake attack scenes (a nice sex scene ruined by the snakes of course) funny and corny dialogue and lots of nasty snakebite after effects. (BTW…The CG effects were not that great)

If you want to just sit back and enjoy a simple-minded movie, this is it. But I would definitely recommend this movie cause it was definitely a guilty pleasure cheesy B movie! Mogura Approves!

-Mogura

NY Yankees 2007

So I am a die-hard Yankees fan! Since I was 7 yrs old when my dad took me Yankee stadium for the first time. Of course I fell asleep being so young and filling up on tons of hotdogs!

Most memorable yankee stadium moment: I will always remember going to game 7 of the ALCS, when Aaron Boone hit that homer off of Tim Wakefield to win it all! That was the best game I ever went to! (used to be when Soriano hit a HR against the Mariners in the playoffs to win the game, forgot what year seems like ages ago)

Aside from that...I am very excited for this years Yankee team! Though last years disappointing loss to the Tigers was simply...embarrassing...

Keeping the current lineup was great we still go the bats to win it all! The real issue is middle relief, well basically PITCHING all together. Mussina, Wang, Johnson (possible going back to Zona) Igawa, Pavano(waste of money). The young prospects we got from the sheff trade were great! The Yanks are finally thinking YOUNG and into the Future and not thinking about NOW NOW NOW! Hopefully we will get more young arms in the Randy Johnson Trade. But in my opinion...I don't know why the yanks are going to give up on Randy. Randy is still a threat no matter how poorly he has played with the yanks. But I guess its better to trade him now and get some young prospects rather than lose him after his contract ends. Randy was a disappointment in NY.

Well I believe that Kei Igawa signing was the best one for the Yanks...well it kind of was the only real Signing for the yanks this year. Amazingly the Yanks didn’t panic and go all out. But Igawa played very well in Japan, he doesnt have a blazing fastball like Daisuke Matsuzaka but he has a ton of pitches and has great control! Plus he is a lefty and being left in Yankee stadium tends to lean your way. Watch and see I believe overall Igawa would be a better purchase than Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka is a great great pitcher dont get me wrong here, but I believe his first year he will do VERY VERY WELL...but the next year I belive after ball clubs study his pitching style they will start to hit him and Matsuzaka will become a decent pitcher in the majors. I still think Matsuzaka was dumb to sign that deal...he got robbed in my opinion. well I guess he isn’t a proven MLB player yet...but that 6 year deal its kind of too long in my opinion, he should have signed a 3-4 yr deal and go out and prove himself and make more money once that contract ends, he aint that young! Oh well, money is money I wouldn’t mind 9 million a year haha

Oh also forgot, the 2nd best signing for the Yanks, one of my favorite Yankees Andy Pettite is BACK IN NEW YORK BABY! wooo hooo! He isnt that old yet but he has LOTS OF EXPERIENCE! and he is a LEFTY! I def want to go to his first game in Yankee Stadium! He will def get a Standing Ovation for returning to his original team the YANKS!

Can't wait for the season to start!

I will def post more sports talk!
GO YANKS!

GO JETS! JETS WILL BEAT NEW ENGLAND!!!

-mogura

Xbox 360 or Playstation 3?

Being such a good boy for XMAS. I received giftcertificates to an electronic store and a toystore. With the combination I can afford to get a NEW game system and I debating what to get? I have the Nintendo Wii already and it kicks a$$! (yea i know im spoiled but I want to play the other systems too ok!!)

So should I get the XBOX 360 or the Playstation 3?

XBOX has been out for more than a year and there are ample supplies out there. Plus they have a ton of good games as well.
Playstation 3 just came out and there are few here and there since the HYPE has gone WAAAAAY down. There is Resistance: Fall of Man...that looks really good. But then XBOX has Gears of War, Dead Rising, Saints Row etc...
Then theres Blu-Ray vs HD-DVD...so much to consider but PS3 comes with Blu-Ray and Wireless Connection (60gig version) hmmmm

But I can always get the PS3 next year and maybe more games will come out and it will be a bit cheaper.

Well this is any guys dream to have this kinda dilema! haha sorry...but just wanted to share my excitement of getting a new gaming system!

So I think I'm going with XBOX 360 for now since it has a TON of games and the graphics seem similar to the PS3. (plus I keep reading reviews and postings in forums about how people are trading their ps3's in for an xbox 360)

Maybe next year PS3 maybe next year...

-mogura

The Last Kiss, Scoop DVD Review

As you may know (well if you didnt now you know) I am a FAN of Netflix! What an easy way to get movies without going outside. I get my movies in a day or two, so no big deal!(I do need a break from watching movies time to time) Pretty fast delivery in my opinion, also my local BLOCKBUSTER has limited titles anyways.

So I just saw "Scoop" starring Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman and Woody Allen. Scarlett Johansson's character is a very cute and likable character. (Cute to see her in a quirky type of role, instead of the serious ones) The story is about a reporter who died recently, magically(or ghostly (i made up that word if its not a word)) appears before Scarlett and tells him that a Lord/Royalty(Hugh Jackman)is the Tarot Card Killer. She starts to investigate Hugh Jackman to see if he is truly the Tarot Card Killer. I wont say anymore because I dont want to spoil it...but she does sort of fall for him (since he is oh so charming blah!) It was a cute movie, although Woody Allen's character is annoying as hell!!! But that was the point and he did a good job at doing it. So go and put it on your queue (if you subscribe to netflix) and rent it. It's a cute movie! mogura approves!

"The Last Kiss" starring Zach Braff, Casey Affleck, Rachel Bilson is about a bunch of 30-year olds trying to adapt and come to terms with adulthood. This movie felt pretty real in terms of what men and women and go through and feel in terms of their relationship. Coming to terms with adulthood is not an easy thing and it is clearly shown in the movie. No matter how old you are, we are all afraid of something, whether it's becoming an adult or feeling like theres nothing left in life, feeling trapped, etc... The Last Kiss shows us all those feelings mostly from the Male point of view, since the woman's point of view is shown mostly from the Jacinda Barrett's character's mom(the younger females in the movie seem to not have much dialog) All those feelings that you may have had in terms of growing up or being in a relationship, I felt it is shown in this movie very well. I thought the movie was very well acted: The struggling husband who has a child, a boyfriend who feels theres no surprises left in his life. I'm sure many men and women feel scared of what's coming ahead in the unknown future. Making choices is a part of life and its those choices in life that will make you or break you...
But make sure you go and check out "The Last Kiss" Mogura approves!

-Mogura