BaD XVII: Gangs of New Crap

On 02/24/2015 at 12:02 PM by Super Step

I was watching my copy of Hugo on Blu Ray yesterday and just thinking about how much money must have went into all those sets and all the time and effort that went into building them and just what a huge task the movie was for something that ... I thought was ok overall and probably didn't amuse the kids it was aimed at all that much. It's a great movie, don't get me wrong, and I love how it's a film that acts as a love letter to film and is also a Martin Scorsece kids' movie. But it didn't exactly grab me by the balls, visually arresting and well-written as it is. Don't know why.

Also watched some Yu-Gi-Oh on Netflix before going to bed. Forgot how dark that show could get with suicide threats and soul stealing and whatnot. I always wanted one of those throwing discs Yu-Gi-oh and Kaiba played with that turned random places into virtual battle arenas.

Played some The Last of Us as well. I'm getting annoyed at this part where I turn on a generator and the giant clicker throws a molotov cocktail at me. I know I need to run, but I was so tired last night that I just wanted to stand there and shoot.

Then I played some Rayman Legends and did the daily (or was it the weekly?) challenge. Should have another silver cup. Can never seem to get gold. Bah humbug. I still don't really like playing with Barbara compared to Rayman, but I've gotten used to her heaviness. Only a few more Teensies to save. This game seems like a neverending collectathon. I mean people got on Rare's ass for this, but damn Ubisoft!

Anyway, production day for the newspaper and I'm a bit annoyed, because I still need to work on my thesis meeting for Thursday. I hate how Tuesdays are just gone for me for a job that only pays $80/month, but it is what it is and looks decent on a resume to have two jobs and be working on a Master's I guess.

Speaking of which, anyone see some good jobs being advertised lately? Have a good day!

Matt Snee Staff Writer

02/24/2015 at 12:09 PM

haven't seen Hugo yet. I don't know who uses camera movement better, Scorsese or Spielberg.

I'm feelin a bit slow today. Couldn't sleep the night before last and was up for about 35 hours. Finally slept last night and just feel blah now.

Super Step Contributing Writer

02/24/2015 at 12:36 PM

I'd say Scorsece.

And you need more sleep.

Alex-C25

02/24/2015 at 01:53 PM

On the other hand. I was enamored by Hugo when I saw it. That one is my favorite film of 2011.

02/24/2015 at 01:57 PM

Like I said, I can absolutely see why people love that movie. Hell, I like it quite a bit. Just didn't grab me the same way as a lot of other people.

avidacridjam

02/24/2015 at 02:04 PM

Hugo was an amazing experience in 3D in a theater. When you don't see it that way, I think something gets lost. That movie is so dependant on its visual imagery which does more than just look pretty.

02/24/2015 at 02:15 PM

Actually, I did see it in 3D in the theater when I first saw it.

goaztecs

02/24/2015 at 03:27 PM

I don't think I've ever seen Hugo. I really need to stop watching Trashy Reality Shows and Superhero stuff and catch a movie or two. Maybe I should go see Kingsmen this week.

02/24/2015 at 04:42 PM

Heard it's great.

02/24/2015 at 06:10 PM

That's what some of the folks around here have been saying.

Cary Woodham

02/24/2015 at 07:19 PM

I saw Hugo on Netflix and really liked it. Only problem was it was a little too long.

02/24/2015 at 11:18 PM

Yeah, I felt the first half dragged a bit. It's a great movie, just not a personal favorite per se.

Aboboisdaman

02/24/2015 at 08:37 PM

Yeah. A lot of Ubisoft games are like that. I had tried getting the platinum trophy in Rayman Origins because I liked the game so much, but gave up in the end. I got better things to do than collect a bunch of useless crap and try to perfectly nail those speed runs.

02/24/2015 at 11:19 PM

Yeah, I'll probably be content with just beating the game. I really want to Platinum a game though.

C.S.3590SquadLeader

02/25/2015 at 11:57 AM

Saw Hugo when it first came out and enjoyed it a lot, though I can see how others wouldn't find it as enjoyable or appealing.

02/25/2015 at 12:06 PM

I liked it, it was just a bit slow for my tastes. I think I like it better on home video. I seem to recall the 3D causing a minor headache for me and not really being all that impressed with it. It's a gorgeous movie though.

KnightDriver

02/27/2015 at 02:17 AM

I just found out Rayman Legends will be one of the free games on Xbox 360 next month. I'm definitely on that.

02/27/2015 at 10:58 AM

Nice. What about One?

03/02/2015 at 12:58 AM

Today I found out Rayman Legends is on Xbox One and 360 gets the new Tomb Raider. I downloaded both. You can get the games for X1 right on 360 now. Before you had to do it on a PC. When I get my X1, I'll have Rayman Legends and a few others I got.

PixlBit

BaD XVII: Gangs of New Crap

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