Sharknado (2013)

Pretty sure this movie was the result of some SyFy intern saying, "You know that saying 'when pigs fly'? What if it were sharks instead?"

I know I'm a bit late to the game with this review, but anyone who has read my Shark Night review knows that I love me a good shark movie. And the bad shark movies, too. This made-for-SyFy original is no exception to the rule.

As I gather from the Twitterverse (#sharknado), most of 'Merica has already seen this film. But if you haven't had the pleasure, allow me to tell you why you should.

Dan Brown's Inferno a.k.a. The DaVinci Code 4

Instead of reading any more Dan Brown books, I'm just going to complete the following "Mad Lib" with my sister. Feel free to play along.

UNTITLED DAN BROWN BOOK MAD LIB

1) a number ______
2) month that has at least 28 days __________________
3) adverb that denotes stress ____________________
4) pick a European city...any European city _______________________
5) title given to a respected educator or professional _________________
6) first name ______________________________
7) pretentious last name (bonus points if synonym for "Brown") _________________________________________________________
8) prestigious museum or institute located in city chosen for #4 _________________________________________________________
9) famous work of an artistic or religious nature _____________________
10) any old secret organization or cult you feel like picking on this week _________________________________________________________

Four Movies and a Book (2012) Films 71-74 and Book 15/50

Because I hate leaving things unfinished...here are the extremely abridged reviews for the remaining films and book that I watched/read in 2012.

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
I love Denis Leary. Even if he isn't allowed to swear up a blue streak.

2013: The Challenge

I am determined to succeed this year.

That being said, I am off to a VERY slow start.

Happy New Year!

End of Year Review

And so concludes 2012. Final tally:
74* movies
21** books

That's 95/100 in my mind.

And I did manage to earn a second Master's degree this year, so I think that should count for something. Let's count it as 5 books and call it even.

So I didn't do 50/50. But that's okay! Because now it gives me something to strive for in 2013, right?

300 (2006) Film 70/50

I know. You're probably wondering how an ab-filled movie such as this could possibly be a first time viewing for me. After all, it has my boyfriend Gerard Butler in it. And my sister's boyfriend David Wenham in it. Plus 300 sets of Sparta's finest abs. And did I mention Gerard Butler?

A Shocker on Shock Street Book 14/50

First of all, a disclaimer: I've been neglectful in my reading for this challenge, and as such, am forced to take drastic measures to catch up. Since I need to read a book a day for the rest of the year, I have opted to take my sister's recommendation to read Goosebumps. So be warned. The next few weeks may find you reading some whacked out reviews of young adult books that I somehow managed to miss back in the day. This will either become the inspiration for me to go out and get a PhD in Teen Lit or lead to me shaking uncontrollably while sitting in a padded room. Either way, this should be interesting to play out. No?

Only time will tell. On to Goosebumps #35: A Shocker on Shock Street...and may God have mercy on our souls.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) Film 69/50

I don't know why everyone is raving about Daniel Day Lewis in this movie...I mean, he was good with the axe and all, but his acting overall was a bit shallow. Perhaps if he spent more time at the theatre...

I know. There is a special place in hell for me.

Battle Royale (2000) Film 68/50

This movie makes The Hunger Games look like an afternoon of playing Monopoly. At least, the way my sister and I play Monopoly.

So yeah...I can see why people would think The Hunger Games series was ripping off this story. And to anyone who thinks THG series just wasn't bloody enough...well then, you need to check this one out. It has all the gory teen angst you'll love, too. And who doesn't love teen angst?

The only thing this movie lacks...Stanley Tucci. Need I say more?

No, really. Need I? Because I will. I have the time now.

Prometheus (2012) Film 67/50

Three guesses as to what my favorite part of this movie was.

Wrapping up my marathon review writing session this morning brings us to Prometheus. I have wanted to see this movie since the previews first aired ages ago. But then I heard horrible, horrible reviews of it. And so I chose to wait and watch it at home. I have no regrets about that, but I don't think I would have been entirely unhappy seeing it on the big screen either.