ISYS100 ENTERTAINMENT!

1.       How does the video relate to your blog?

We went out to the streets of Macquarie University and asked students their view and opinions on different TV shows, common movies and entertainment around Sydney. The video relates to the blog as it focuses on entertainment in and around Sydney which is the main topic of our blog. We found that it was interesting to find out the thoughts of various different people with different personalities all around the campus as we all have a deep interest in the topic of entertainment. All our group members feel that the video strongly relates to the blog as it clearly reflects the topic of entertainment.

2.       The process of creating the video.

Firstly, we had to discuss many different ideas for the video within our group; this was a challenge due to everyone having contrasting opinions. We finally decided on the video being about interviewing various people around Macquarie University, seeking for answers and opinions on new entertainment content. Once the idea for the video was finalised we had to move on to the filming stage. Once all the appropriate footage was filmed, the next step was the editing process. Editing was the main challenge but once the editing was out of the way and to a high standard we then moved on to the submission of the video on YouTube to get marked. Everyone had different opinions about which editing software was the most appropriate and research was conducted to choose the software that fit best. Filming was a complicated task as a few of our group members were camera shy and embarrassed to approach random people and ask about their opinions on entertainment.

3.       The challenges in making the video.

The challenge in making the video was organising a suitable time to film that fit all our group members. Another challenge was coming up with a suitable idea for the video as the topic of entertainment is very broad which opened up many options for our group. Filming all the right footage was a challenge due to the lack of available equipment that our group could use for the filming aspect of the video. We finally decided that the Samsung Galaxy S3 was the right device for filming as the quality of the camera was the most suitable. Editing the video was another challenge due to none of our members being very familiar with Windows Movie Maker which led to a lot of discussion about who was going to initially undergo with the editing process. All in all, the whole process of creating the video was enjoyable however it was difficult getting peoples’ consent to be shown in our video due to privacy concerns. 

Psyfari is a 3 day music festival. Music at this festival range from old school Australian punk outfits like the bennies to some hardcore freaky deaky psytrance. The festival itself is very much run by the community as without the volunteers and musicians from around the world putting their hands up the festival just wouldn't exist. It is an all ages event although it is mainly people over the age of 18 who actually attend. The price of tickets range between $145 and $210 depending on when you decide to purchase. The ticket does not guarantee entry in the festival as stated in the disclaimer 'dick heads will not be tolerated' as this is a family friendly festival. The festival needs people of all skill sets and backgrounds to keep running year after year, so if this sounds like something you be interested in click on the link below.

I WANT TO BE CLICKED!

Kris

The Best guitar solo player !!! SLASH !!!

Many people would say Slash could never be as great as some legends, such as Hendrix, Page, Van Halen, but I beg to differ. Look at the quality of his work with Guns and even thereafter. Many of the tunes he wrote with Guns still hold up today and are popular with the younger generation: Sweet Child, Paradise City, and Welcome to the Jungle, November Rain, & more. Then in the 2000's he brings rock back to mainstream for a period with his new band Velvet Revolver with hits: Fall to Pieces, Slither, The Last Fight, & more. Many of these others may have influenced and created many things he uses, but the facts show he has learned how to use them better. He may not necessarily make more complex music all the time, but it doesn't have to be.

I mean most people's argument that Hendrix is better is just because he invented things, that His riffs and solos are beautiful. If there is a throne for rock guitarist, then Jimmy Page should pass his to slash. His playing style and tone influence a lot of young inspiring guitarist. He owes much from Page, Hendrix and other elder player but he create a style that make him equal to stand shoulder to shoulder to his idol. For him it's not about selling millions of records or astounding ticket revenues. It is always about how to make a very distinguish art of rock music. He is not part of the popular world... He is more a legend. He has a very good attitude as well. For him it's not about showing off dexterity... It is about how to make the song beautiful. But again there is not any number one guitarist... We have to share this world with everyone else. For me he is number 1 guitar player and someone who inspired me to pick up the guitar!!



------ Md Ana Nabin

I Love Metallica !

Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in October 1981. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide, they are the most commercially successful heavy metal act in history. They are also the seventh biggest act in America. After building a following through its role in the development of heavy metal in the 1980s, the band broadened its audience in the early 1990s. Accordingly, the band stood as the most commercially visible example of the metal genre for most of that decade. However, with vastly increased commercial success came stylistic changes that arguably abandoned their classic thrash metal roots and fostered accusations of "selling out" by some long-time fans. Many also feel that Metallica's 1999-2001 stances against Internet file sharing deeply damaged their reputation. In spite of this, the band has continued to be tremendously commercially successful. 

In 2003 Metallica released their 8th studio album, entitled St. Anger, a collection of the most aggressive music they had written in a decade, to deeply divided critical reviews and comparatively mediocre sales figures, though their 2004 "Madly in Anger with the World" tour in support of the album remained very successful. Metallica's next album, Death Magnetic, was released on September 12th, 2008, to some positive feedback. While few would say that Death Magnetic highhandedly brought Metallica back to their thrash metal origins, many would agree that the album combined elements of their newer releases with cues from their classic albums. Unfortunately, the album was marred by poor production; how ironic that their "comeback" album is best appreciated via digitally pirating rips from the better sounding Guitar Hero audio tracks.                     

------ Md Ana Nabin

                            

INTERSTELLAR!

INTERSTELLAR captures the serenity of space through Christopher Nolan's visionary mind. Calling the visuals breathtaking is an understatement, the score is riveting to hear and the performances are all pitch perfect. But unfortunately, the movie fails to execute it's mind blowing concepts in a way that truly resonates. It's overlong, as needlessly puzzling as it is intellectually stimulating and bogged down by a messy script full of cloying sentimentality. I still highly recommend this movie for the experience alone, but know that it is divisive. People will both love and resent this film in equal measure. I'm somewhere in between.


Rating: PG 13

Run time: 169 minutes

IMBD rating: 8.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 72%

Meteoritic rating: 74%

Personally, I would rate this movie 6.5/10

 - Shivraj Nanra

Nextflix Frenzy

While Stan, Presto and Quickflix have done a good job of giving Australians a Netflix-like experience of late, we've all been waiting for the big one to arrive.

Netflix Australia is finally here and there's one question on everyone's lips: how does it stack up to the US version of the service?

Netflix Australia starts from $8.99 per month for the entry-level, single-stream standard definition package, all the way up to $14.99 for the deluxe, 4K quality, four-stream package.

While not everyone is going to be able to take advantage of 4K streaming quality, either due to the resolution capabilities of their TV set, or the bandwidth quality that's available to them, the package is unquestionably great value.

If you're worried about the kind of stream quality you're going to get from the service, never fear: you can try Netflix out with an obligation-free 30 day trial period.

While we can't really recommend the standard definition package to anyone who can help it, it is a nice option for those with poor quality internet connections.

- Alisha Akram

Mean Girls Vs Mean Girls 2

Mean Girls 2 would have been so much better if it wasn't up against Mean Girls. I mean if it was called something else, it might have maybe been an okay movie. But when you stack it against Mean Girls, and have the expectations so high of course it's not going to be good. It had nothing to do with the original Mean Girls, I was so mad that they would use the Mean Girls title. And especially because half the actors in the movie were from freaking Disney Channel? Like really? I hated it. I honestly wouldn't even watch it again. I can't believe the creators of Mean Girls would let this happen. I'm so utterly disappointed. I mean they didn't even keep the same track as the original. At the end of the original, they were all friends - which showed that no matter what people go through they can still be friends. In the new one, the character portrayed as Regina George goes to JAIL - WHAT EVEN!? It was so unrealistic, I wanted to just walk away.

Mean Girls is one of those movies that you just DON'T re-do. Lindsey Lohan and Rachel McAdams MADE Mean Girls what it was. And to make the "2" full of Disney Channel characters, made it so much worse. The acting was so tacky, and it wasn't even funny! The original was HILARIOUS. People still make jokes with the quotes and mean girls 2 had ZERO quotes. It was just so poorly made. And I love how the person who played Abby was a millionaire, yet she wore T-shirts? The movie was so horrible, don't even watch it.



- Alisha Akram

WHITE CHICKS MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE!!!

This movie is simply funny, it aims to make you laugh and no more. Anyone who dissect the plot and put the acting and screenplay of this film under a microscope is missing the entire point of this movie.

This is a comedy, not a documentary or an historical saga, this is plane humour, dumb with a bit of a slapstick taste... The entire situation is fictional of course and that's what so funny about it. I've read some comment about this movie here and the people who wrote these comment are way off, talking like those big-shot movie critics.

This is a fun movie to watch with a "stupid" yet hilarious story, simple comedy and a lot of what some people call "toilet humour" (which is always funny) - it's nothing more than pure entertainment and it leaves you with a smile on your face which is never a bad thing, right? I've seen this movie 5 times and I still laugh my heart out! :-D By Mohammad Shah

   

 

 

 

FOXCATCHER! Great Movie

FOXCATCHER is a flat out masterpiece of a movie. A profound and quietly poetic character portrait that descends deep into the cesspool of American hedonism with subtlety and a biting, unflinching harshness. All at once, this film is a chilling study of mental illness, a moving tale of brotherhood and a Shakespearean tragedy on country, wealth and sport. Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo and a revelatory Channing Tatum all deliver complex, layered, performances that exercise restraint more than showy, Oscar bait emotion. Ultimately, they help drive home the true message of Foxcatcher, which is that the American dream is after all, only a dream...

All in all, based on actual events, FOXCATCHER is a gripping and profoundly American story of fragile men who pinned their hopes for love and redemption on a desperate obsession for greatness that was to end in tragedy. A must watch!!

- Shivraj Nanra

BOYHOOD

BOYHOOD is one of the greatest achievements in movie history. Period. A movie filmed over the course of 12 years, following a child from primary school and right into his teenage years in college. If anything, this extraordinary feat already makes it worth seeing. Thankfully, the movie itself spends all this time well, with deeply moving themes exploring youth, family and the experience of childhood. Despite some slightly over preachy scenes, this is an excellent coming of age film that views life as a series of moments that are seized best when lived to the fullest.

Boyhood is many things: mainstream but experimental, subtle but powerful, epic but personal. Ultimately it is a rites of passage story. Some of these rights are distinctly American, like eating at diners, Yankee-style graduation celebrations and the handing down of a family rifle that has been in the family for generations. Great movie overall, 9.5/10.

- Shivraj Nanra

Lost River was disappointing...

LOST RIVER is the sadistically surreal directorial debut of actor Ryan Gosling. A twisted, experiential exercise, Gosling invades the screen with a nightmarish barrage of hallucinatory neon, mystical mayhem and fetishist brutality, with each shot shimmering into a frenzy of overwhelming aesthetic beauty. That said, Gosling ultimately sails into deep waters and sinks this brave vessel through a hollow, two dimensional script that's too clouded by it's influences - like Terrence Malick and Nicolas Winding Refn to name a few. All in all, this movie's heightened, delirious reality barely warrants a recommendation. Just know that this is definitely more "Nosferatu" than "Notebook." 
This movie is rated R (for disturbing violent images, language and some sexual content), therefore it is not suitable for children or people under the age of 18.

"Ryan Gosling tries his hand at writing and directing with this fantasy thriller starring Christina Hendricks as a mother struggling to protect her kids in a dreamlike city." - Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

- Shivraj Nanra

The Lion King

The lion King is a great film. Along with a great story (inspired by William Shakespeare's Hamlet), terrific animation, and an all-star cast of voices, there are the lessons that are learned from this film (despite being a little rough for the younger children). Like responsibility and honour.

I rank this animated film among the great films I have ever seen. It was part of my childhood and it is a film experience I will never forget. And hopefully, you won't either.

This is a film that can entertain anyone young or old, I usually don't care for animated movies but this film is the real deal, this is one of Disney’s best animated movies. The animation is top notch and flawless.

The best Disney animated film ever. This film had it all, it was funny, emotional, had family drama, and above all, great animation and songs! My personal favourite character is Rafiki, the Baboon! I still can’t forget the line he says to Simba, "Past can hurt, but as I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it!" it is so true! i loved Zazu's weirdness, and shenzi's humour, above all, i loved Pumba's innocence and Timon's intelligence! In short, i found the film the best film ever... The voice cast is also great. Mathew did complete justice to Simba, and what can I say about Mufasa, He is the best King, and dad anyone can ever get! The movie is not meant for kids, its meant to teach every adult a lesson...to find our place in the great "Circle Of Life". I give this film a perfect 10.


------ Md Ana Nabin

Entertainment in Sydney !!

Sydney's famous for its entertainment scene, a heady mix of world-class theatre, contemporary dance productions, festivals and the hottest touring acts in town.

For big name stars and cutting-edge theatre productions, Sydney is the place. Good smaller theatres around Sydney are situated around Surry Hills, Elizabethan Bay and Newtown. Fans of musical theatre should head to The Capitol Theatre, an opulent venue that's like stepping back in time to the 1930s. And if you love contemporary dance or ballet, you can't beat a performance at The Sydney Opera House.



Escape Hunt is an exciting new experience that has just hit the sunny shores of Sydney! It is Sydney's first real life escape game. You will find it exciting, addictive, challenging .Sydney is filled with a wide range of events to excite and inspire. Well, no matter what time of year your visit, there’s a variety of things to do in the harbour city that will attract the young and young at heart. You’ll never be bored in this fine city.

There’s plenty of fun to be had with outdoor festivals whilst special events abound. Visit Circular Quay, The Rocks and Darling Harbour any day of the week and you’ll discover themed markets, musical performances and free family events. What if the weather takes a turn for the worse? You’ll be able to peruse an abundance of fantastic seasonal and permanent exhibitions in our many museums and art galleries including the Australian Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art and many more.

Lovers of great theatre are also in their element with many top stage shows featuring at our famous historical venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre and Theatre Royal. With everything from musicals, comedy and drama productions to opera and ballet, Sydney has all genres covered for entertainment.




------ Md Ana Nabin

The Longest Ride

The Longest Ride is a 2015 American romantic drama film directed by George Tillman, Jr. and written by Craig Bolotin. Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel of the same name, the film stars Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Alan Alda, Melissa Benoist, and Lolita Davidovich.

Luke Collins is a bull rider who is seriously injured one night while riding. One year later he gets back on and meets Sophia Danko by chance. On their first date they encounter an older gentleman who has crashed his car and help rescue him. Luke continues riding bulls, no matter the risk of being hurt again. He and Sophia fall in love. Meanwhile, Sophia continuously visits the man she and Luke rescued, Ira Levinson. He tells her the story of how he met his late wife, Ruth; their stories interweave.

Indeed an outstanding and haunting movie everyone must see.

 
- Alisha Akram

Mr Beans Holiday Movie

Most Americans haven’t really had the chance to appreciate the quirky humour of Mr. Bean, especially if their only experience with Rowan Atkinson’s bumbling character was the painfully dull Bean which bored theatre audiences to tears in the late 90s. Those of us on the States side of the pond who were lucky enough to have a television station that aired old BBC shows know Atkinson has much more to offer. Mr. Bean doesn’t need a stupid Americanized family-comedy script to be funny, and in fact he does better without much of a script at all. Someone had that realization when they pulled together Bean’s latest cinematic adventure and the result is classic Mr. Bean comedy goodness.

There’s still a big problem though: Mr. Bean is at his best in small doses. Those ten to fifteen minute sketches from the show were absolutely perfect. In movie form Bean is still good for a laugh and as always Atkinson’s comedic talents are spot on from start to finish, but a solid hour and half is just too darn long.

Thankfully, even though you could pack a big complicated comedic plot into those ninety minutes, the movie keeps things simple and sweet. Mr. Bean wins a local contest and the prize is a trip to the beach on the French Riviera. It’s a straightforward starting point, the perfect sort of situation for Bean to get into trouble.

Setting off with video camera in hand, he can’t even get on the train without creating chaos. An innocent mistake causes Bean to accidentally separate a young Russian boy from his father. The train pulls away with Bean and the boy on board and the left-behind father, a famous juror for the Cannes film festival, thinking that Bean has kidnapped his son launches a nationwide search for his missing son. Not that I blame him. If I had a kid I’d be worried too if he was last seen in the presence of someone as creepy as Mr. Bean. Overall it was a great movie to watch!'

By Mohammad Shah

 

The Edge

The Edge rock climbing gym in castle hill is a venue I have been going to for a years (on and off) now.

Although it is a small venue it boasts some of the longest indoor climbing routes in the Australia.  The gym is filled with and run by quirky characters happy to help anyone with problem they be having with a particular route.  It’s this friendly atmosphere that really fuels this place and keeps the doors open. 

The gym has 2 separate levels and is separated into 3 different area’s.  You have the bouldering and lead climbing routes at the bottom and the top ropes on the first level.  There is a good variety of different climbs and although the bouldering section is, well… Tiny.  The routes are updated and changed on a weekly basis.  So if you ever find yourself around the area make sure to drop in and check the gym out for yourself.    


- Kris

The Simpsons BEST TV SHOW!

The Simpsons is the longest running animated TV series since The Flinstones, and you could understand why after watching just one of the Simpsons episodes. Simply because The Simpsons is just so hilarious and incredibly clever and has been ripped off so many times, but nothing has come close to the brilliance that the Simpsons writers have brought us.

We have Homer Simpson, one of the most beloved TV characters of all time, with his famous quote "Doh!". He's an overweight, lazy, and not the brightest bulb, but so incredibly lovable for the fact of how bipolar he is! One minute he can be so incredibly depressed, but the next minute really happy and giggling. My favourite Homer quote is when he kills the zombie Ned Flanders in a Halloween episode, Bart tells him "Dad! You killed the zombie Flanders!"... "He was a zombie?" Marge is Homer's wife and a homemaker. She is at times naggy, but always manages to get in some terrific humour and some deep sympathy with all she puts up with. My favourite Marge quote is "Bart, don't make fun of grad students. They've just made a terrible life choice." Bart is the oldest son and a rebel. His usual quotes are "Don't have a cow" "Cool, man!" "Ei Carumba!". He's this generation's Dennis the Menace. My favourite Bart quote is "I need a soul, Ralph, any, yours!", you'll see what I mean.

Lisa is the second oldest and the smartie pants of the Simpson clan, she's kind of the know it all who solves all the adventures of the Simpsons. My favorite Lisa quote is "They're only using you for your pool you know... shut up brain! I have friends now, I don't need you anymore!". Last, but not least, Maggie, the eternal baby of Homer and Marge, always a great love of the screen, but no famous quotes, just memorable moments like when she turns into an alien.

The supporting cast is a terrific addition, my favourites include Mr. Burns, Homer's boss, Groundskeeper Willy, the school janitor, and Mr. Skinner, the school principal. The Simpson is just a terrific show that in one way or another you will see at least one episode in your lifetime. I know that generations to come, they will still be watching The Simpsons.


By Mohammad Shah

 

Slumdog Millionaire GREAT MOVIE however it's not suitable for younger people

Amazing film is inspiring, but too mature for younger children. Slumdog Millionaire is a powerful story about true love, and its struggles. The film is absolutely beautiful, and entertaining. And if you haven't seen it be sure not to miss it. Parents Section: Violence: The violence in the film is not graphic, and is kept at a PG-13 level, although some of the violence involves children which makes it slightly more disturbing. The film starts with the main character being beaten, nearly drowned to death, and electrocuted by police officers. The violence is much milder than it sounds. A scene takes place where a riot against, Muslims is being held. This scene includes; burnings, beatings, and murder. The scene lasts for about 2 minutes, and is quickly edited making it "again" much milder than it sounds. There is also a scene where a man blinds a boy with hot oil, using a spoon to drop it into his eyes. As he pours the hot oil into his eyes, it is blurred. Making it once again, milder than it sounds. Language: There are some cuss words in the film, but not what you would expect from an R rated movie. The words used are "S--t", "Hell", "D-mn", "Cr-p", "P---y", and two non-sexual uses of "F--ing" The words are only said through some parts of the film, and is not used at a constant rate. Sex: A main character, in a female role is sold into sex slavery, though it is only implied. As well other sexual scenes are only implied and not shown. A very young boy's buttocks are seen in a non sexual way. The strongest scene in the film when pertaining about sex would be when two young boys enter a brothel. And see a quick glimpse of a man and a woman kissing, although they are both clothed at this point and no nudity is visible. Drinking/Drugs: Many drinking, and even up to the point where some children are seen drinking hard liquor. Messages and Role Models: There are consequences to the bad things that characters do in the film. As well as messages about doing whatever it may take to make your dreams come true.

By Mohammad Shah

 

Lobster Cave

Lobster Cave

Recently I was speaking with a friend of about certain climbing routes that we could undertake that were interesting and isolated but not too far out of the way... My Mate (dom) found a climb on the crag know as 'Lobster Cave' which is in Wagstaff, NSW opposite Ettalong beach next Killcare.



The climb itself is in a national park in the located in the dense scrub that looks out across ocean that lies between Wagstaff and Ettalong. I am not sure I would call it a cave as such but it is a Huge! open faced overhanging rock with around 29 different climbing routes all varying difficulties.

The reason why it’s such great place to though is because if you get to hot and want to take a break you have a beach right there and if it happens to be raining you’re sheltered from the elements and continue climbing until the rain dies or camp there for the night. It’s located about an hour north of the city so its accessible and easy to get out there for a day trip if you’re limited by time (which most of us are).

- Kris

Tv Show: How To Get Away With Murder (2014)

This show is only 9 episodes old (at the time of this review), yet the plot is very deep. If you think you know something as true, you better check the clock because the episode probably has another 5-10 minutes left. In regards to the flashbacks in earlier episodes, I have to agree with a fellow reviewer when saying that they can be a little redundant.

I'll admit, this show has a little bit of everything. Some murder, several acts of infidelity, along with some goofy moments to break the tension. Unlike other aspects of most shows, I found this particular series to be an a realistic depiction of life. Some other accurate things I found very refreshing were the diverse personalities between all the characters. -- I think another review said something about "of course they would make all law students act stuck-up" -- that's definitely not the case. These are young adults in their 20's, with varying maturity levels. Like I said, realistic.

Honestly, though, if you're expecting reality in your drama TV show... I'd have to refer you to the documentary section of the library because if you complain to me while this show is on, I will pause it and try my hardest to politely ask you to leave the room. Your pessimistic tendencies and blatant disrespect for an excellent show are not welcome. All in all, this is probably the best show I've had the pleasure of watching in quite some time. Keep up the good work.

- Alisha Akram

AMERICAN SNIPER 2015

When American Sniper first came out I ignored the film thinking that it was the usual war propaganda Hollywood delivers once a year.

After it received a couple of Oscar nominations I got a little curious and decided to go watch it. I am a big of Clint Eastwood and appreciate most of his work as a director, I am aware of his right-wing views and as I sat down in the theatre I was expecting a very patriotic story on the war in the Middle East.

But what I got was 2 hours of pure biased war propaganda. The story is supposed to be about a war hero, but what we get is a ruthless southern who kills "bad guys" because he saw some terrorist attacks against his country on TV. Not once are the his intentions questioned by either the character himself or others. The entire film just follows a one-track minded perspective on a "just" war. There is no morale to the story, there are no grey areas where the viewer is allowed to have an opinion and decide for himself what is right and what is wrong.

Now if this was satire, it would have been brilliant. The story of a redneck cowboy who after seeing some footage on TV about terrorist attacks decides he needs to protect his country by enrolling in the Navy and killing 150 people over 5000 miles away from where he lives, and without the slightest hesitation. But unfortunately it was not.

It is actually quite sad to see how low American cinema has stooped. The fact that people might actually believe this crap (and most Americans do) makes me lose hope for the future of a once great country.

There was a time when Hollywood war movies raised important questions on the righteousness of war (such as Full Metal Jacket, Thin Red Line, Apocalypse Now) where the viewer was given the clear picture that all war, justified or unjustified, is wrong.

Nowadays most war movies are just commercials to get the American public behind the idea that invading a foreign country is a God given right.

The fact that it got nominated for the Academy Award just shows how much a once acclaimed award is quickly becoming a pat on the shoulder to the most politically correct motion picture of the year.

By Mohammad Shah

MY THOUGHTS ABOUT GET HARD 2015!!!

I am a huge Kevin Hart fan every since his first mainstream comic stand up (I'm a Grown Little Man). Enjoyed all of his movies especially The Wedding Ringer. Watching the trailer for the first time, I was insanely excited to see Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart working together! Finally I got a Saturday night show tickets to watch it and the movie was rather unique within its story in the beginning. Will Ferrell did what he does best with his over the top comic role of a millionaire, smart but naïve character. Kevin Hart also did what he does best as a broke, vulnerable but funny confident character. Soon you find out that you have seen this before in buddy cop movies. Two very different personalities (status and attitude) get together to accomplish a goal and become best friends. It is a clichéd story which didn't live up to my expectations but they did have humorous scenes which got me laughing and isn't that the whole point? (Loved the transition where Ferrell's house turns from a lavish villa to a prison!) Aside the cliched story and excessive sexual humour, I enjoyed Get Hard and the chemistry between the two lead actors.
By Mohammad Shah

  

Movie Review: Inherent Vice

INHERENT VICE is one trippy, flippy, hippie movie carried by the brilliant Joaquin Phoenix and beautifully brought to life by Paul Thomas Anderson, my favourite living American filmmaker. Best described as a drug fuelled detective story, this film is a cinematic time machine that transports you right back to 1970, when the era of 'free love' was fading into oblivion and the streets were shrouded in a psychedelic haze of marijuana smoke and post-Manson paranoia. I found myself being utterly seduced by its stoned surrealism and bewildered by its behemoth of a plot that seemingly meanders aimlessly from scene to scene, much like our pot-headed protagonist himself. Eventually, you just have to give in to the experience and consider the journey itself more than the destination. All in all, This "groovy product" is what you may call "an acquired taste," but if it sounds like your kind of trip, I guarantee it will get you high on movies again...

Movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfs22E7JmI

- Shivraj Nanra

Tv Show: Empire (2015)

The main character's backgrounds are rooted in long-standing black stereotypes (drug dealing hustlers from the hood, turned hip hop moguls), which is problematic if the show, boasting an almost all-black cast, is to be viewed as "the black experience."

First and foremost, the show offers relatively complex characters, who deal with various interpersonal relationships/conflicts, proving that black families are just as nuanced and complicated as any other race. Secondly, the show flips the "token black" staple, by including a single white face, singer Elle Dallas, who just so happens to be played by rock legend Courtney Love.

Last but not least, the show tackles homosexuality, both male and female, in the black community. While gay has become a staple as of late in with TV soap, it had yet to be dealt with in the context of black life, and, more specifically, the hip hop community, which is notoriously known for reinforcing homophobic views. Empire not only chooses to diverge from the stereotypes, offering a gay male who is both masculine and intelligent, but also confronts the hardships of rejection and identity crises in the face of homosexuality.

As a lover of music, Empire may not provides the most accurate depiction of the industry, but it does offer a substantial dose of superstar cameos from. As previously stated, Hole front-woman Courtney Love is on the show; Snoop Dogg and Mary J Blige are also set to make cameos, and rap legend Lil' Kim and singing sensation Mariah Carey have also been rumored to join the cast.

All-in-all, the show is far from perfect. If you're looking for fun entertainment, I would definitely recommend. If depth or complexity is what you're going for, this is no "How to Get Away with Murder" or "Scandal." The plot is unrealistic and dumbed down. It's not painstakingly idiotic, but it doesn't require a single brain cell to follow along.

- Alisha Akram

Fast And Furious 7 was an average movie for me! not too good not too bad!

While the ending to Fast And Furious 7 was executed extremely well, the same cannot be said for the rest of the movie. The acting fell flat and it was nothing more than a two and a half hour long soap opera that has started since the franchise stopped racing cars. The loves scenes became ridiculous and the car action increased in more bullshit than congress.
The fighting actions that involved Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) were welcoming. Jason was Deckard during those moments and he played the part well. All the random moments where he would show meant you knew it was about to go down. When he appears, action is none stop between Domini Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Deckard Shaw, with the fighting between the two intensifies with every encounter.

Furious 7 has an incredible tribute to a man that was loved by many and he deserved nothing less. But that alone cannot make this movie be worthy of anything higher than a 7. I also believe Paul Walker should’ve died in the movie. There should’ve been a funeral towards the end of the movie marking the respect for his death. This is because how are they going to make Fast And Furious 8 if Paul walker is not in it??? I believe it would be very disrespectful if they get Paul Walkers brother to clone him in the upcoming Fast and Furious 8.

By Mohammad Shah

Introduction

This blog will delve into the entertainment industry. What is entertainment?

The Oxford dictionary explains entertainment as "The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment".

This Blog will try including all that is entertaining ranging from movies and Television shows to Outdoor adventures and food reviews.

This blog page has been specifically designed to be as broad as possible in order to encompass all that is entertaining. Enjoy!
 

- Kris