No Kings!

Author: Mike Pihlman

  • “Don Jon” Movie Review

    “Don Jon” Movie Review

    – – ******This review is rated R.  You have been warned. ****** Joseph Gordon-Levitt (as Jon)  wrote and directed this very unique groundbreaking movie. Gordon-Levitt is an extraordinary actor.  I think we have seen all his movies and his range is incredible.  In “Don Jon” he nails the New Yawk / New Joisey swagger and…

  • Three Years Ago Today We Lost Carol

    On Sept 18, 2010 Tracy, CA lost four wonderful teenagers in an automobile accident on Schulte Road. One of those teens was our lovely, intelligent, “part-time daughter” and friend, Carol Phan. I went to the site earlier and took some pictures.  Not that it did me any good….but, I did. We love you Carol.  We…

  • “The Family” Movie Review

    (Mobster Family Kicks Ass) – – Under the witness protection program the “Blake” family moves to a small town in France. Giovanni Manzoni (played by Robert De Niro) is now Fred Blake.  He ratted on the mob and he, and his entire family, are now in hiding. Unfortunately, neither he nor his family (wife Maggie,…

  • “The World’s End” Movie Review

    “The World’s End” Movie Review

    (Strange) – – One day five teenage boys tackle the Golden Mile: A twelve pub walk drinking a pint at each pub.  They never made it to the end, but, had a wonderful time. Years later, four of them are moderately successful adults while the leader of the pack, Gary King (Simon Pegg), is pretty…

  • “Jobs” Movie Review

    (Fascinating History Lesson) – – I have said this many times over the years:  Steve Jobs (and the Woz) were not afraid to innovate.  They changed the world…..more than once.  The last speech in this movie brought me to tears. “Jobs” is a wonderful movie that I think is totally mis-understood by the non-techy, too…

  • “Elysium” Movie Review

    “Elysium” Movie Review

    (Powerful, Gritty, Prophetic?) – – I read the book “Inferno” by Dan Brown earlier this year.  In that book, the researcher who sparks the worldwide search for his creation warns the world about the dangers of over population.  “Elysium” vividly shows how over population can drastically change human nature.  The few haves (the rich) live…

  • “Shooter” Movie Review

    “Shooter” Movie Review

    (Wahlberg Rocks) – – Since Mark Wahlberg is fast becoming one of our favorites, we decided to watch an older Walhberg movie last night on VUDU. “Shooter” is a terrific thriller definitely worth the rent. Wahlberg is an ex-Marine sniper extraordinaire.  His last combat action ended badly as he lost his best friend and realized…

  • “2 Guns” Movie Review

    “2 Guns” Movie Review

    (Fun Buddy Movie) – – After reading the reviews, I was not sure I wanted to go see “2 Guns”. Overcoming my trepidation (because of Wahlberg) I am glad we went!  I have no idea what the reviewers reviewed, but, I suspect they did not watch this movie, as their reviews were way off base.…

  • “Lars and the Real Girl” Movie Review

    “Lars and the Real Girl” Movie Review

    – – Ryan Gosling (as Lars Lindstrom) is outstanding as a shy young man suffering from a very interesting delusion. Lacking a real girlfriend, and also lacking the social skills to find one, Lars (with the help of a friend) orders a lifesize, anatomically correct, doll to be delivered to his house.  “Bianca” arrives and…