No Kings!

Author: Mike Pihlman

  • “Midnight in Paris” Movie Review

    “Midnight in Paris” Movie Review

    (Magical) After multiple viewings  (WOW!!!!  I LOVE this movie!!!!) – – Owen Wilson (as Gil) is a wannabe novelist making a great living as a “hack” Hollywood script writer.  He and his fiancee, Rachel McAdams as Inez, are visiting Paris with her parents. Gil wants to live in Paris when they get married, Inez wants to…

  • “Haywire” Movie Review

    “Haywire” Movie Review

    Gina Carano (as Mallory) is a private contractor special agent.  She goes where ever there is a need for someone with her special skills. A journalist is being held hostage in Barcelona, Spain.  Mallory and team (including Channing Tatum, as Aaron) rescue the journalist and turn him over to those who wanted him freed.  Job…

  • “Contraband” Movie Review

    (TENSE Action !!!) – – Former smuggler Chris Farraday (played by Mark Wahlberg) is forced back into action because of the stupidity of his brother-in-law Andy (played by Caleb Landry Jones). Farraday’s wife, Kate (played by a blonde Kate Beckinsale, I did not recognize her) and kids are threatened by small time hoodlum Tim Briggs (played by…

  • “War Horse” Movie Review

    “War Horse” Movie Review

    (epic (Gone with the Wind) feel, intense, but predictable) – – Despite what you see in the trailer and the title, “War Horse” this is not really a “war” movie.  Although World War I plays a large part, this is really a story of a horse, a boy, and the love they have for each…

  • “The Help” Movie Review

    “The Help” Movie Review

    (Chau gave it a 5!) (We gave it 4.5) – – Emma Stone (as Skeeter Phelan) just graduated from college and landed her first writing job.  She had a very nice rejection letter from Harper Row that helped her get this job stating that when she gains more experience, to apply again. Skeeter was raised…

  • Movie Review: “We Bought a Zoo”

    Movie Review: “We Bought a Zoo”

    – Matt Damon (as Benjamin Mee) has lost his wife and is seeking a better life for his two kids and himself.  After his son is expelled from school, Damon finally gets serious and looks to relocate. What he finds is an unusual situation. An old house, with lots of property, 9 miles from the…

  • “Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol” Movie Review

    “Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol” Movie Review

    (WOW!  Chau (Carol’s mom), Mike, and Lori all agree!) – A new Mission Impossible team sets out to save the world. Unfortunately, they are on the U.S. Government’s shit list after being set-up for a bombing at the Kremlin and have been disavowed. Tom Cruise (as Ethan Hunt) takes control in the effort to find…

  • Adopt A Class Classroom Supply Donation

    Just wanted to give a HUGE thank you to Cami Brumburgh of NNIS Computer Repair for her amazing donation of TONS of classroom supplies for local Tracy, CA teachers. I have them out (95 W. 11th Street, Suite 203)  for our “Adopted” teachers to come and grab what they need on a first come first serve…

  • “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” Movie Review

    “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” Movie Review

    (Put your thinking cap on) – – Robert Downey Jr. (as Sherlock Holmes) and Jude Law (as Dr. John Watson) are TERRIFIC together.  The chemistry and energy of these two actors together is really amazing to watch. In “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” be sure to be prepared to pay attention and to come…