The Movie Game Answers & Winner

CONGRATULATIONS to Nippy the Penguin for winning The Movie Game Contest with a final score of 91 points!! No one came close to beating him. He truly knows too much about movies. His prize for winning is he gets to make his own questions for next week's movie game which means I can finally play. He will be guest posting next Wednesday's Movie Game. After that I am going to hold off on the next series for a couple of weeks. I think everyone's brain is fried from thinking too much.

Here are the final standings:

1. Nippy the Penguin........91
2. Jerry.............................. 71
3. Guilty of Gossip..............49
4. Asblackasobama............37
5. Geof.................................21
6. Janet................................ 11
7. T.S.....................................10
8. Copyboy............................8
9. Sabastian.......................... 6
10. Sara....................................3
11. Golden Girl.......................3
12. Lisa Marie........................1

Congrats to Nippy again for guessing the closest to my DVD collection amount. He guessed 150.
Congrats to Guilty of Gossip for guessing the first DVD I bought.
Nobody guessed correctly on what movie I saw twice in the theater. Everyone guessed The Matrix.
Here are the answers.


Easy - Link: Analyze This & There's Something About Mary
Meet the Parents/Meet the Fockers (Robert DeNiro & Ben Stiller)

Medium - Link: Men in Black & Me, Myself & Irene
Shark Tale (Will Smith & Renee Zellweger) or Batman Forever (Tommy Lee Jones & Jim Carrey)

Hard - Link: The Monster Squad & Office Space
Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Gries & Diedrich Bader) There are also a few other correct answers.

Challenge - Link: The Mask of Zorro & Step Brothers & Deja Vu
Philadelphia (Antonio Banderas, Mary Steenburgen & Denzel Washington)

Bonus: What movie with Keanu Reeves is the only movie I have ever saw twice in the theater? (worth 5 points) The Matrix Reloaded

How many DVD's do I own? Hint: between 1 & 1000, whoever comes closest gets the points (worth 7 points)
Between 140 & 150

What 1987 movie was the first DVD I bought? (worth 10 points)
Spaceballs

See you again next week.

The Invention of Lying Review

I saw Iron Man 2 yesterday but I am not going to review it. Everyone and their 'touches me inappropriately' uncle has seen it and reviewed it. I liked the movie, let's move on.

I am hear to review the underrated movie 'The Invention of Lying,' directed by Ricky Cervais. As I remember this film did not get good reviews. I remembered that I wanted to see it regardless of the reviews so I threw it on the ol' Netflix queue. I went into this movie thinking it was going to be bad or just okay. To my surprise, I thought it was fantastic. It was funny and had an original plot and idea. I normally don't discuss plots because you can read those on IMDb but I will give you a little taste.

It is about a world were lying doesn't exist. People only know how to tell the truth and be brutally honest which creates amusing lines and scenarios. Ricky Cervais' character Mark learns how to lie and is the only one that knows how to. Since nobody knows what lying is, they believe everything he says and hilarity ensues. The rest of the cast includes, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Bateman, Edward Norton, and Louis C.K.

The people that vote on IMDb gave this flick a 6.5 out of 10. I disagree with these hooligans. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It is filled with simple humor and I was actually laughing out loud. I think if I watched it with someone I would of laughed harder. Why is it that comedies are funnier when watched with other people? I love when I think a movie is going to be bad and it totally catches me off guard. I would love to share some humorous lines with you but I don't want to ruin it for anyone that is actually going to see it. There is also a love interest between Garner and Cervais.

I did not recognize Edward Norton in this movie. He has a small part as a cop that pulls over Louis C.K. for driving drunk. He has a porn 'stache and rocks an accent. When I saw his name in the credits and double back to the scene to watch it again. It was funnier when I knew it was him.

If you value my opinion at all you will see this movie and give me your honest opinion. I want to know if I am the only person to think this movie is better than the rating it got. If you see it I will give you candy.

Wedding stuff and kids

Last Thursday, Nicole and I visited another place to possibly have our wedding. It's a castle-like Hotel called Hotel Thayer or The Thayer Hotel (either one works I guess). If you live near the Hudson Valley in New York, you have probably heard of it. It's located in West Point, NY, right on the military base. There are some security check points to go through to enter the premises (ID checks and search of the car). The hotel was built on the side of a mountain so it has a great view. It is made of stone and looks like the Queen might live there. It has a great big lobby and definitely makes you feel insignificant. The ball rooms are big and elegant. Nicole took pictures of the inside with her camera. I wish I was smart enough to think to upload them but I wasn't. Maybe I will do a follow up post with just the pics.






This place also had an amazing view, right on the river. The only issue is only one of the banquet rooms is accessible to the outside lawn where the ceremony would be. The other room would require us to get married inside. I like the idea of getting married outside. The room connected to the outside has a low ceiling compared to the other one that has a nice high ceiling. Things to think about. The woman that was giving us the tour was much more enthusiastic than the woman from the last place. Also the woman from the other place had a cold and she was nasally and annoying. The price per plate was a little cheaper than Beckwithe Point, about $120 a plate. The problem is that Hotel Thayer just changed chefs and they don't know what their menu will look like in 2012, and also the pricing might change. It was a nice place but didn't give us the wow factor. We are still going to look at other venues.

Now a change of subject to something different. I have been thinking about kids more and more lately. I never really thought about having kids that much until I met Nicole and realized I wanted to be with her forever. When I was 20, I thought kids were cute but they didn't make me think about my own future rugrats. Nicole and I were at Mavis the other days getting tires for my tricycle..... I mean, our car. A father came in with his 3 little girls. Two of them were very young, just learning how to talk and making no sense. The other was a little older. These kids were so cute, just eating their Mickey Dees and being happy about nothing. I want some cute kids, dammit. I want to be a father, seems like fun. Can I get them already potty trained? Nicole will have to be on diaper control, I don't like doo-doo. She works in a hospital and cleans up old people so she is more experienced for the job and has better credentials.

I think I will make a great dad. I would tell my kids the truth. If they ask me a question like where do babies come from, I am going to tell them the truth. Where did the stork come from anyway? Has anybody ever actually seen a real stork? I would play with them all the time. I love kids' toys, blocks, cars, books, things with lights and sounds, I'm all over it. You know what I still love? The Highlights magazine that you find at the dentist or doctor's office. I used to read them when I was younger and I still enjoy them. I love to make kids laugh. That is one of the best feelings in the world and it's so easy. Just making a funny face or sound makes them giggle. I love sticking my tongue out at random kids to make them smile. Not in a creepy way. Like if I'm waiting in line and the person is front of me is holding their kid over their shoulder and the kid is looking at me. I'm obligated to entertain them and myself while we are in line. I wanted to play with the kids in Mavis but I thought it might have been creepy so I just asked the little girl if her cookie was tasty. She said something that I couldn't decipher but I understood the big smile. Kids are great and I can't wait to have a bunch with Nicole.

The Movie Game

THIS IS THE LAST ROUND OF THE MOVIE GAME FOR THIS SERIES!! Nippy has been on top for way too long. I am adding some bonus questions to this round so almost anyone can win the grand prize. Please only EMAIL me your answers. No putting answers in a comment, don't ruin it for everyone else. Email answers to reviewsyoucantuse@gmail.com. The winner gets to create their own movie game next week. That means I can participate for once. The answers will post Friday morning and the winner will be declared.

f you have never played before or need a refresher, read ahead...

I present you with two movies, for example: Independence Day and U.S. Marshalls. The object of the game is to link them together using another movie by connecting the actors/actresses. The link in this case is Men In Black using Will Smith from Independence Day and Tommy Lee Jones from U.S. Marshalls. Now they all aren't this easy and sometimes there are multiple answers. The questions range from easy to hard and sometimes I like to throw in a challenging one to test those true movie buffs. You earn points for correct answers and I keep track of every one's points on the side of my blog. There is going to be a prize awarded to the winner. GOOD LUCK!!

Easy - Link: Analyze This & There's Something About Mary

Medium - Link: Men in Black & Me, Myself & Irene

Hard - Link: The Monster Squad & Office Space

Challenge - Link: The Mask of Zorro & Step Brothers & Deja Vu

Bonus: What movie with Keanu Reeves is the only movie I have ever saw twice in the theater? (worth 5 points)

How many DVD's do I own? Hint: between 1 & 1000, whoever comes closest gets the points (worth 7 points)

What 1987 movie was the first DVD I bought? (worth 10 points)

Battle of the Game Show Hosts: Semi Finals: Round 1

We are down to the final four contestants. We are so close to a winner, I can taste it. It tastes like butterscotch and a cigar mixed together. In the last round Alex Trebek got trounced by Pat Sajak. Trebek didn't have a chance. Sean Connery was going to help Sajak win by putting a beehive filled with angry bees down Trebek's pants but Sajak didn't need any extra help. After Sajak won, Connery put the beehive in Trebek's limo. He was heard by fans saying "Suck it Trebek."

Are you ready for the next round? I can't hear you. Okay, I stopped vacuuming, what did you say? I hope you are all wearing your battle bracelets that I made you. Here comes the next round.

Bob Barker
vs
Marc Summers

Backstage Comments:

"I'd rather fight that four-eyed nerd Drew Carey, he doesn't deserve to host my show."

"I had sex with Marc Summers' mom, aunt and sister all in the same night."

"Richard Dawson murdered Rod Roddy, I have proof."

"I am not allowed within 100 feet of Vanna White."

"That Powdered Toast Man is the shit, have you read his blog?"

Backstage Comments:

"I thought Bob Barker died."

"Anybody want a pickle pop? I'm buying."

"Why does it smell like butterscotch cigars?"

"I took a dump in Barker's limo"

"I was offered the role of Iron Man but I turned it down because Abe Vigoda said it was a bad idea."

Time to cast your votes. I am only accepting bribes in the form of purple or blue marshmallow peeps. And no flash photography, Marc is easily frightened. Polls close Sunday at 11:59 pm. The next round of the semi finals between Chuck Woolery and Pat Sajak will happen next Tuesday, don't miss it.

Trivia Corner Reboot #5 Answers

Congrats to Geof @ ETMC for racking up 11 points this round by getting all the answers correct. Jerry still holds the #1 spot, nobody was able to de-thrown him. Maybe next week. Here are the answers you have been waiting for.


1) How many chemical elements on the periodic table are represented by a single letter? (worth 2 points)

a) 3
b) 22
c) 41
d) 0
e) 14


2) When baseball phenom Barry Bonds joined the San Francisco Giants in 1993, he wore a size 42 uniform jersey. What size was the scandal-tainted slugger wearing ten years later? (worth 4 points)

Size 52. During the same period his shoe size increased from 10 1/2 to 13.


3) Where on your body is there a helix and an antihelix? (worth 5 points)

On each of your outer ears. The helix is the prominent rim around most of the outer ear, the antihelix is the curved inner elevation in front of it, but separated from it by a depression known as the scapha.

Trivia Corner Reboot #5

I hope everyone had a phantasmagorical weekend. Finals are done and school is over until next semester in September, yay!! Okay, sharpen those pencils and adjust your thinking caps, it's time for Monday Trivia.

RULES: I will only accept EMAILS, do not post your answers in a comment. Let everyone have a fair shot at guessing the answer. You are welcome to leave comments as long as you don't write any answers in there. Email answers to Reviewsyoucantuse@gmail.com No cheating!! Using the Internet takes the fun out of the game. Have fun!

You earn points for correct answers. They are tallied on the side bar (left side). The winner gets their very own blog post written about them by me. Just ask Asblackasobama about his prize, go ahead don't be shy. Actually read the trivia first, send in your answers then you can ask him.

1) How many chemical elements on the periodic table are represented by a single letter? (worth 2 points)

a) 3
b) 22
c) 41
d) 0
e) 14


2) When baseball phenom Barry Bonds joined the San Francisco Giants in 1993, he wore a size 42 uniform jersey. What size was the scandal-tainted slugger wearing ten years later? (worth 4 points)


3) Where on your body is there a helix and an antihelix? (worth 5 points)

There are only 5 more rounds of Trivia Corner Reboot left. Chalk up your points now before you fall too far behind the leaders. Will someone overthrow Jerry this week? It could be you, no, not you, the person behind you with the blue shirt, yeah you!