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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry was a hillarious and really good movie. Funny, well acted and with some serious undertones and messages. Cool film, very recommendable.

The other movie we watched, Shooter, was also quite good. Funny thing about films with military themes are that after a few weeks here in basic training you spot inaccuracies, mistakes etc. more easy. However, factual accuracies and realism is also easier to spot. Never the less, this was a good thriller/action. Nice story, but you could see a lot of it coming, but still very much enjoyable. Recommended!

We're al having a great time watching movies in our room altough it's just on a small computer screen. We probablu won't be watching any movies tonight though. A day of intense hand to hand combat training kind of exhaused us all.]]> Personal, Hollywood http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry080206-190654 Kai M. Bjorheim Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:06:54 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=08&m=02&entry=entry080206-190654 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry080202-222000
Now after a 10 hour train ride I came home this morning. Tomorrow morning, less then 24 hours later I'll be back on the train on my way back to base. Not much of a weekend. The past few weeks have ben interesting though. I've just started basic training and realized I'm not in the physical shape I wish I was, but I'm working on it. I'm learning new stuff like shooting, camping and dressing according to conditions. Also spending a lot of time daily on making beds, washing and cleaning closets. Not exactly what one would expect to do in the army, right? Then there is the whole uniform, saluting, drilling and stuff. All together a whole lot of new stuff to learn.

Now there are a couple of things I've noticed so far. First off army life is not like in the movies. It's actually rather boring compared. Somebody should make a reality series about basic training. It would be perfect conditions. 8 total strangers are now to live together in one room and share everything. Bossed around by a total stranger almost your own age. Some will be discharged, some will be transferred. Physical and mentally challenging in every way. Tasks and missions will require cooperation, yet you need to be able to stand alone. If you want to be in a reality series without being on TV, join the army.

Army life isn't easy. However, most of the times it's ok. The guys at my room and in my platoon are really a great bunch and that's a lot. But then there are times I find myself demotivated and thinking 'what the hell am I doing here?'. Still you just keep going because you don't have a choise. A lot is expected from you. I only hope I'll live up to those expectations. I sure will do my best.]]> Personal http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry080202-222000 Kai M. Bjorheim Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:20:00 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=08&m=02&entry=entry080202-222000 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry080113-194305
The reason is conscription and so tomorrow morning I leave for basic training and I'll most likely be spending the next year in service of my country. Not that I really mind, though. I've still not decided on further education so this year, in addition to learning new skills and making new friends, will give me some time to think. Not to mention other great film makers like Oliver Stone for instance come with an army background. So it can't be that bad.

Now, I'll try to blog if there's anything blogworthy going on, but I can't guarantee anything.

So for now, Goodbye!


]]> Personal http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry080113-194305 Kai M. Bjorheim Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:43:05 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=08&m=01&entry=entry080113-194305 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry080108-214531 Swarmed and the story was about a small town under attack by a mutant killer wasp. Now, I must confess the plot isn't all bad. Maybe if you dropped the mutant part and other studd you could've at least have a mediocre film.

For the most parts bad acting, ok, but cheap looking CGI and kind of cheap sounding, but ok music, just isn't enough. And then there is the obvious flaws in the script. In stead of going on in detail, let me just sum it all up by an example, a scene that says all needed to be said about this movie.

Picture if you will; The mayor's aid find's the mayor dead from being stung in the eye. Of course she has to kill the wasp and somehow the writer figures a shotgun is a reasonable weapond of choise. Who the heck get's the idea to have a character try to kill a wasp with a shotgun?! And succeed!

I can see entertainment in a lot of movies, but this is an avoid-at-all-cost-movie!]]> Hollywood http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry080108-214531 Kai M. Bjorheim Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:45:31 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=08&m=01&entry=entry080108-214531 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071224-133330
The story is about a girl and her annoying older brother. After vandalizing her doll and tripping her over, the fall to her head results in special powers. So now it's payback time...

A very visual film witch tells a lot with the pictures. Neat use of camera and basic special effects results in a wacky and lovable film.

Bedhead

And a merry Christmas to you all!]]> Christmas calendar 2007 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071224-133330 Kai M. Bjorheim Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:33:30 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=07&m=12&entry=entry071224-133330 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071223-183318
The story is of an old lady and her butler. She is hosting a dinner party to celebrate her 90th birthday. Only problem is that she has outlived all her friends, so her butler steps into the role acting every single one of them.

Dinne For One]]> Christmas calendar 2007 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071223-183318 Kai M. Bjorheim Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:33:18 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=07&m=12&entry=entry071223-183318 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071223-182935
This is a nice and a bit wacky Christmas movie, but it has the right spirit to it. It's about a mob boss busting a guy dressed in red with a big beard who breaks into his house on Christmas eve. From there events take an unexpected turn.

Good acting and a well written and hilarious story makes this movie worth seeing,

A Family Xmas]]> Christmas calendar 2007 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071223-182935 Kai M. Bjorheim Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:29:35 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=07&m=12&entry=entry071223-182935 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071221-215539
A Légy]]> Christmas calendar 2007 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071221-215539 Kai M. Bjorheim Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:55:39 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=07&m=12&entry=entry071221-215539 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071220-223941
The film is actually just a part or a scene from a feature film, but it was produced as a short film in order to pitch the idea to the cast, crew and producers. Later it spawned into a successful series of feature films; 4 so far and a fifth as well as a video game in the works. I have to admit, I have not seen any of the films though I have the first one sitting on my shelf.

A technically good film and though only a scene from something larger it manages to stand alone.

James Wan's Saw]]> Christmas calendar 2007 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071220-223941 Kai M. Bjorheim Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:39:41 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=07&m=12&entry=entry071220-223941 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071219-225733
It's about a composer and his wife. He is obsessed with his work and haunted by a ghost, while she is obsessed with her work. All hell breaks loose when she finish her dress and once again craves his attention.

A visually beautiful piece and very true to the genre and style. Almost everything is told with the visuals as it is silent.

The Listening Dead

PS

If you want to check out some of the real films from this age, films like Nosferatu or The Cabinet of Dr. Caligary are public domain and available online at Google video etc.]]> Christmas calendar 2007 http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/index.php?entry=entry071219-225733 Kai M. Bjorheim Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:57:33 GMT http://stibbert.mobilwebben.com/comments.php?y=07&m=12&entry=entry071219-225733