Purchase Diary 2014 – May / June

Friends: The Complete Series (1994 – 2004) May 2nd – €53.20 (CA$84.99) @ Amazon.ca (paid partially via gift certificate) Collection no. 12686 – 12705 But I’m a bit disappointed. It’s really my fault because I didn’t check this beforehand (I just didn’t expect it): It’s only the broadcast version. As someone who knows the key…

3D, Ticket Prices, …

I hate 3D. In the real worlds it’s somewhat OK so you don’t crash into the car in front of you. But in the theatres it’s just a pointless rip-off of which I hope it’s going to die again – and soon. Movies in Technicolor and with sound – that were revolutions in the theatres….

Clash of the Titans (3D)

The “adventure” 3D is over for me for now. I my opinion it adds nothing to the experience of watching a movie or enhances it somehow.. In contrast to well-used special effects I don’t get the feeling that the movie is getting better just because there’s a depth perception now and then. But now to…

Avatar

Yesterday evening I was in Avatar. I don’t think you have heard of it, it’s a little small-budget indie movie that only runs in arthouse cinemas. Or something like that. Sorry, I am not overly impressed. Sure the 3D stuff looked fabulous – for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then I got used to it…

Short TV Review 2009

Best New Comedy Show 2009 Cougar Town Best New Drama Series 2009 The Good Wife Best Show of the Old Season (2008-2009) The Big Bang Theory Biggest Disappointment Stargate Universe Best Actor Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) Best Actress Julianna Marguiles (The Good Wife) Best Guest Actor – Best Guest Actress – Best Episode…