minimalist movies

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nerd alert : scott pilgrim vs. the world

Yes, this weeks review is a movie not a game.

One man. Seven evil exes. Infinite quarters.

So this past weekend I watched a movie on HBO... it was one of those moments of flipping through the channels in a blank stupor... BAM! POW! the animated elements in the early minutes of Scott Pilgram vs. The World jumped off the screen and instantly intrigued me. (animated GIF from here)

After about 20 minutes of wtf - i really started getting into the extremely game inspired worlds of Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers. Turns out Ramona has 7 evil exes, and in order to date her Scott has to defeat them all.

Knives: Hi. What do you play? (referring to music)
Young Neil: Wow, uhm… Zelda, Tetris… that’s kind of a big question.

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World [2010]

01/ red bass $169.99  //  02/ POW! necklace $30.00  //  03/ Ramona's bag $120.00  //  04/ love you pin $1.14  //  05/ scott poster $15.00  //  06/ ramona poster $15.00  //  07/ ramona portrait tee $19.99  //  08/ sex bob-ombs tee $19.99  //  09/ scott and ramona soap $5.00  //  10/ x-men patch $7.00  //  11/ WHAM! headband $23.00  //  12/ knives scarf $40.00  //  13/ roller blades $19.95  //  14/ the movie $13.49  //  15/ sweat band $2.95  //  16/ ramonas goggles $23.49  //  17/ pink hair dye $12.99  //  18/ Scott Pilgrims heart decal $5.00

After a little research, I discovered the huge fan base behind the Scott Pilgrim story. Initially a 6 volume graphic novel by Bryan Lee O'Malley and now also sports a Movie starring Michael Cera and (appropriately) a video game.

The game has jumped to the top of my 'need to buy' list, and the fact that it is 8bit inspired, i am stoked.

Sooooo since this isn't a game i have changed the toe definitions a bit....

6/6 Toes // Overall

1 // Graphics 

The integration of comic book and game art makes this movie awesome. You almost forget that you are watching a move, and not watching someone play a game.

1 // Storyline

The characters are cute, and each have a little personality for you to enjoy. The storyline, well there really isn't any- its more exploratory than plot driven - which doesn't matter if you are a kid.

1 // Soundtrack and Sound Effects  

What would this game inspired world be without all the midi chip inspired sound bites. $ka-ching$ you will be reliving all your atari, sega and nintendo memories. Also the song 'Black Sheep' by metric from this soundtrack is my new favorite song.

1 // Characters 

Not only did I kind of love all of Ramona's Exes, I also loved all Scotts friends; Kim, knives, and especially Wallace.

1 // Replay (rewatch) Value  

I think there were several things I missed. hints to meanings that I may understand better after reading the books, or playing the game.

1 // Environments and Costumes  

Ramona's hair was awesome. her corresponding outfits were even better. love sweat bands? hats? villains in costumes? check, check, check. Also they really kept the illustrated novel alive throughout filming - if you couldn't tell from the above animated gif.

five dollar shake

a little love for one of my long time honeybunnies, Pulp Fiction
 ... mmmmm that $5 shake tastes like a cult classic.

01/ Five Dollar Shake by Dave Perillo  //  02/ uma tank $15.99  //  03/ two shakes of a lambs tail $900.00  //  04/ bad mother checkbook cover $12.00  
 05/ jules needlepoint $6.00  //  06/ royale with cheese $12.99  //  07/ extra pulp $10.00

nerd alert : tron

i know its not oscar worthy, but Tron: Legacytotally rocked my world.
also I have a super huge crush on Jeff Bridges...(and his kick ass in-game living quarters)

01/Atari Classics$29.95  //  02/ pac man journal $8.00  //  03/ pong doormat $40.00  //  04/ ghost chair $410.00  //  05/ pixel couch $n/a  //  06/ all your base stamp $12.99  //  07/HappyLite$31.99  //  08/ my brothers frame $250.00  //  09/ motorcycle screen $52.00  //  10/ q bert pillow $45.00  //  11/Identity Disc$24.27  //  12/Arcade Game$3,699.99  //  13/ tokens $3.50

from the to-die-for Daft Punk Soundtrackto the totally awesome bike design - i was hooked from start to finish... and who loves the blue orange color combo that dominated the screen? um, this girl.

so though I havent played this video game - i know i wont regret this upcoming purchase.

no toes yet! I'll be sure to let you now how it goes.

hop

01/ rabbit salad mixer $14.99  //  02/ bunny bank $34.99  //  03/ carrot plush $24.99  //  04/ garden charging station $24.99  //  05/ jelly beans $69.99
06/ fred the aku $69.95  //  07/ egg coloring kit $16.00  //  08/ aku ice cube tray $10.00  //  09/ plush peeps $6.90

went to see HOP this weekend - it was actually really cute. Its about the easter-bunny-to-be who runs away from Easter island and heads to Hollywood... definitely has me ready for some easter candy and egg coloring.

rango

01/ purr-fect tipi $24.99  //  02/ fabric & handle $39.00  //  03/ poncho snuggie $54.99  //  04/ arrow wrap ring $35.00  
05/ goldfish sharpener $11.99 for 4  //  06/ feather earrings $37.82  //  07/ bunnylope card $4.00  //  08/ trails lamp $49.99  
09/ vintage canteen $12.00


went to see Rango yesterday.

it was a good movie - i say the 4/5 stars on imdb is pretty accurate - made me laugh... surprised to say it was kind of frightening for little children (and this idea was justified by all the crying and screaming in the theater during the more intense scenes)..

but the best part was the amount of detail. the owl with the mustache was a hoot (pun intended) and the overall western feel was really well done. i even liked the over the top type treatment in the end credits.

being from the great state of Texas (well, in my earlier years at least) i have a special place in my heart for cacti and armadillos. I also have had my fare share of lizards as pets over the years - so it may come as a big surprise i don't own any of the above items (ok ok i own the goldfish pencil sharpener)

enjoy these Rango inspired picks, and go see the movie for some laughs

up up & away

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