Watch This! Not That… #5

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WATCH THIS!:

1. Candyman: the David Klein Story – IMDb, trailer

Really interesting documentary about David Klein, the quirky eccentric man behind the Jelly Belly jellybeans. Find out the real story of how the Jelly Belly brand became. For those of you who remember ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, he makes an appearance as well!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Breakout – Info, trailer

A National Geographic series that documents how prisoners plan and break out of prison. Really cool how they shot the series with graphic sketches to show their escape route.  The actual prisoners tell their story while actors reenacted everything.  You will be surprised by how intelligent they really with their scheming — apparently, just not smart enough to stay off the grid!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Never Let Me Go – Info, trailer

Starring Kiera Knightly, Andrew Garfield, and Carey Mulligan. Three close childhood friends grow up in a boarding school and then finally have to come to terms with and face what their purpose in life is. Very well told and beautifully captured.  Definitely watch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT THAT…

1. The American – IMDb, trailer

Sure, it’s George Clooney. Who cares, the movie could not have been more dry and boring…

2. Skyline –IMDB, trailer

I guess I had already expected for it to be bad.  But it was seriously so bad that I just couldn’t finish it. This was beyond bad!

11 Cool Unique Modern Tea Pots

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1. Terrorist Tea Pot by Jackie Piper W2 Products

 

2. Sorpot by Joey Roth

 

3. Tse & Tse Mirza Teapot with Reversible Coat by Catherine Levy & Sigolene Prebois

 

4. Tripot Teapot by Vincent Reardon

 

5. Monotea from Raphael Morais

 

6. ONE by Vessel Ideation

 

7. Wood You like a Cup of Tea by Jakob Solgren

 

8. Genie Tea Pot by Stefan Lie

 

9. WARM by Brian Keaney

 

10. MIMI by Giorgia Ricci and Massimo Parolin for Italian Paola C

11. Familia by Ole Jensen

Watch This! Not That… #4

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WATCH THIS!:

1. 127 Hours – IMDb, trailer

Awesome based on a true story movie of an outdoor adventurer who gets his arm stuck under a boulder. Danny Boyle did an excellent job directing this film and I’m glad he stuck to his creative indie style. James Franco was perfect the role too. If you’ve got a weak stomach, prepare yourself for the “nerve cutting” scene!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Ride the Great Divide – IMDb, trailer

This is a really cool documentary about three people’s experiences while they try to finish and conquer the world’s toughest cross-country mountain bike race alone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Kray (aka The Edge) – IMDb, trailer

It’s very rare I get the chance to watch Russian films, but I really did enjoy this one.  If you like a good action-drama with steam engine trains and a bit of history in it, this is the movie for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT THAT…

1. Tron: Legacy – IMDb, trailer

I definitely went in with too high of expectations.  First off, only some parts of the movie was 3D (what a waste).  Sure, the movie had some well-respected actors like Jeff Bridges and Michael Sheen, but there’s just no saving the cheesy dialogues and horrible plot.  Also, don’t expect to see a lot of fighting scenes if that’s your thing…

2. Eat Pray Love – IMDb, trailer

I think this movie was hyped up a TADDDD too much — was not good at all.  The soundtrack didn’t do much for me either.