Dear Me - a MUST watch Video..

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#I'mNotDavidNorMargaret, Film Reviews My Way 2015

It's hard reviewing such a massive Hollywood blockbuster (seemingly at times glorifying War (after my recent speaking out about Anzac Day) and at a time like now, but yesterday to get distraction from the horrid news of yesterday it was time to take in AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON.

Once I have had a moment to catch up on all the news etc I will give my response to the horrid news we woke to this morning that yes the death penalty is still alive and yes this brutal force shown by the Indonesian government has in fact gone down in the early hours of this morning.

So to the movie and putting everything aside, this is a chick flick, yep I said it, with tight shirts worn (almost at all times) by Chris Evans AKA Captain America and Thor, Aussie bloke Hemsworth always showing off those guns.

Their is also a nice romantic storyline between the Hulk & Black Widow. So this sequel to the initial Avengers film is definitely a date night film. Action for the boys and hot men for the girls.



So yes the action is great, the opening war/fight scene is well staged and brings all the crew together once again. Already a two part film is on the way acting on a third part and a third and fourth film in this series. Not to mention Marvel's Big Screen domination and now the Small Screen Domination. I will go over this more this week when I am ready for lighter posts.

I can't really compare it (not just cause it was pretty shit) but the Gunman had nothing on this if it classifies itself as an action film. The action in this (including yes a car chase) was top notch and all the Avengers particularly Iron Man just adds something to these films. Downey Jnr really is fantastic and it left me wanting a fourth Iron Man film.

These films do act as marketing for the remainder of the Marvel universe and of course right before this film commenced a wonderful looking Ant Man trailer aired to a perfect target market and a highly engaged group.

So I want to do a bigger piece on Marvel when I am not so distracted and I really just want to say while it's happening to anyone who knew Andrew Chan or Myuran Sukumaran my heart goes out to you. To their families (and new wife for Andrew Chan) this is heartbreaking time, my thoughts are with you all. Terrible, terrible time.

So if it even matters in the grand scheme of things, I enjoyed this distraction (whilst my thoughts were on other issues) and while I am proud of what Marvel is delivering (see below praise for Daredevil) I would love someone to edit the shit out of these films. The latest Avengers outing rates a solid 3 Stars.

Beautiful Bali One Day, Horror Island the Next

I am back and safe and sound from a whirl wind and last minute trip to Bali. As I left my unit block on Saturday AM a neighbour looked at me when I told her of my travel plans she was like "bad timing hey, it's not somewhere where I would want to be" and really with their corrupt government and legal system nor would I normally.

However everyday Balinese and Indonesians alike are genuinely some of the most lovely people you will come across. The Tourist V Local thing was on the rise more than my last two visits and visiting in low season, you can tell when times get tough for tourism the locals really suffer. And after tomorrow AM I think the tourist trade will slow up even more.

To be honest if the executions of rehabilitated drug smugglers from the Bali Nine happen I will actually have to think twice about returning. It's not that I think the two deserve freedom and not to pay for their crimes but I feel the death penalty is too harsh for almost every crime. What will fellow low down the line drug smugglers learn from this? That you will be made an example of and no one who is actually running the drugs in Asia will ever be brought to justice.

We have all made mistakes and some are worse than others (I assume people at the AFP who tipped off the Indonesians would not be feeling to great today) but we all learn from mistakes. We are all human and as humans we make bad decisions, bad choices lead to errors and sometimes desperate measures result in extremely horrible consequences.

AFP don't get me wrong I am HARD LINE on drugs, I have lost friends to parting into the 30's where the 20's were a constant drug binge. I have no time for drugs and value what I put into my body. I dislike drinking and even more so drugs aren't just bad, they are fucked up.

No research is available for long term abuse of drugs but once it is I think eduction is key and Australian politicians (both sides), Police, Schools and Learning Institutions need to instil into the Stereosonic going crowds that getting fucked up on the weekends has long term mental and health issues and short term gains for cowards who are watching poor kids down the drug trade line murdered (yes I am using this term as a 12 man firing squad is just plain evil) in foreign countries for their financial gain.

So next time you buy a pill remember you are helping some rich fat C get rich whilst preying on poor people like Mary Jane Veloso who will leave her two young children motherless if she is not shown mercy.

So I am in line with everyone who says drugs are bad, they are but educate people on why they are, and what it means to them and people in third world countries who try anything to provide their family with a better life.

Today is truly tragic and like a heroine addict myself I am constantly checking news services online and on ABC News 24.

As much as I had a truly wonderful weekend free of Anzac parades and Two Up, I have to say it was always on my mind the sadness facing the nine families who may lose, a mother, a son, a new husband, a brother, an uncle, a friend, a co worker.

Shame on you Indonesia, you can not ask for clemency of your own citizens and not respect other countries of the same request. This is not acceptable and for fucks sake it's 2015, life is gift and  so help me if anyone complains about small things (1st world problems this week), you may have a large lecture incoming.

Bali - Today, C U Next Tuesday

Yeah I said it - no BLOG till next Tuesday, so C U Next Tuesday MOFO's. Have a safe long weekend if your in Perth or a government worker in the ACT. Bloody hell what a joke this year is.

Anyhoo I'll be back online first thing Tuesday morning.

Catch you punks then xOxO

#I'mNotDavidNorMargaret, Film Reviews My Way 2015

Oh Nicholas Sparks, you card, in his 11th novel to the big screen effort he brings us THE LONGEST RIDE. And man is it a long fucking ride.



But guess what, I loved this film, yes the reviews are terrible, use it's cheesy and as predictable as fuck, but after the god damn Sydney Storms, hearing about Anzac Day every two minutes and just wanting to get the fuck away for a little while this was a breathe of fresh air and damn Scott Eastwood is as sexy as FUCK.

It's hard to believe he is Clint Eastwood's son. He is so dreamy, just a dish. Watching him was like heaven,

So the film, we have seen it all before and yes it's just like the last Sparks film I saw (I missed The Best of Me, but this was the same set up as Safe Haven) but you know if you have a formula that works stick to it I saw.

I'm not going to crap on about this film because it's not going to be everyones cup of tea and there are way more important things to write about, so The Longest Ride, it was long, a fun ride but it was all about Scott Eastwood for me. 3 Sexy Southern Stars, all for your Mr Eastwood...

Daredevil - Renewed Season 2, here we come..

A.K.A. Jessica Jones still to air this year on Netflix the next Marvel TV project. Word on the street is that Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D will also be renewed however Agent Carter is looking like a one season wonder of all 8 exciting and highly camp episodes.

Netflix can seemingly do no wrong and with my own little research I am doing around the traps it's the pick of the streaming services here in Australia. With the majority of people at my work (Foxtel customers or not, Netflix is their preference over Stan or Presto) and others I talk to.

The renewal for Daredevil could not come at a better time (US time of renewal 21/4) with The Avengers opening here tonight (late sessions and also a massive amount of national screenings from tomorrow) it looks like another monster week in the Marvel offices.

Will it open number one at the box office? My guess is a strong YES, Fast & Furious 7 has done well for a few weeks now so it's time for another franchise to steal the crown. I am hoping, wishing and praying I will see this in Bali and deliver a review next week.

However tonight, storm pending (fucking Sydney storm, how dare you ruin my washing run I was having, dry smalls for days) I will see the latest Nicholas Sparks novel turned film. I miss the cinema.

And to anyone effected by the storm my thoughts are with you, it was seriously FUCKED up and I somehow think Mother Nature is a bit pissed off with us. Yes I'm sorry kids I think Climate Change is real, sorry conservatives and people who don't trust Science.

Anyway I missed boot camp (the final one for a while) due to all kinds of fucked up weather this AM and I for one just can't wait to leave Sydney for Bali this weekend.

Until next time kids, Randy Andy OUT!

Is it un Australian to say Anzac Day is being over exposed this year?

And let's not mention the decision for there to be no public holiday....

But in all seriousness TV is saturated this year with Anzac coverage, see link here with ratings and a 50% drop off when Anzac programming commences. TV, newspapers, radio have all gone wall to wall for the entire week. Even my beloved Triple J's Hack program has donated the entire week to Anzac Day.

I do feel we should honour past soldiers yes, but is this the only thing happening in the world? Is this the biggest and most important news item right now? Australia needs to look forward and plan for the future, keeping just one foot ahead all the time and keeping to conservative and traditional values can only last for so long.

Unfortunately (for some) change is inevitable (look at the internet and technology - hello the piracy debate) and progressive governments are what is required. Or we need Labor and Liberal folk to talk. I know in 2015 actually talk, not snap chat, not FB private message, or tweet, sit down, grab a coffee (I'll have a soy latte thanks) and discuss, plan and meet each other halfway.

This country COULD be great, we have wonderful people, people from all walks of life, people with all different religions, beliefs, values and lifestyles. If we were all Andrew Bolt and the same, life would be pretty fucked. I mean if Reclaim Australia became an actual thing then I would seriously consider leaving Australia. I love people of all races, religions, gender, sexuality and belief systems. I was brought up to treat people the way I would like to be treated, it has always worked for me and I call on the parents of Australia to teach some patience, respect and if you want to get all religious, love thy neighbour. Be it if they are Muslim, Christian or don't believe in anything.