No Kings!

Author: Mike Pihlman

  • “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…

  • Pizza Party

    Pizza Party

    Here is the first picture…more to follow.  Our AMAZING group of booth volunteers had a GREAT time relaxing, eating, and drinking!

  • “Red 2” Movie Review

    “Red 2” Movie Review

    (GREAT Movie) — — Most of the original cast is back for another rousing edition of Retired Extremely Dangerous ex-CIA killers. Red 2 is funny and thrilling….a perfect summer getaway movie. Frank (Bruce Willis) and his over eager girlfriend Sarah (Mary-Louise Parker) have settled into retirement. Frank is a Costco fanboy and is taking care…