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GetGlue: The Foursquare for Couch Potatoes

Written on August 25, 2010 by Becky in Internet Tools, Movies, Music, Television, internet

I will admit it, I have become addicted to GetGlue. If you’ve never heard of it, the site can best be described as Foursquare for those that prefer to chill at home. And, lets face it, that’s pretty much where I am most of the time.

With GetGlue, can check into TV shows and movies you are watching, albums you are listening to, books you are reading, things you like…pretty much anything that you can find on any of their partner sites. GetGlue rewards loyal users with stickers (similar to badges) that are displayed on your profile when you check-in to your favorite shows and movies. And unlike Foursquare, you can get actual copies of your stickers. Every 30 days, you can request your stickers be mailed to you and they will send you any new ones you earned.

But it isn’t just about the stickers. Based on what you tell GetGlue that you like using the Quick Rate feature, you will get suggestions of similar entertainment. Also, once you start writing reviews for items, you can become the Guru and have special privileges on the page and be entered to win prizes. Currently, there are apps for the iPhone and Android, with iPad coming soon. Blackberry users can use the mobile site to check in, but I find that I use the site to check in most of the time, since I’m home anyway. So, what are you waiting for? Go sign up! And make sure to subscribe to my profile and I will subscribe to you too!

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Wordless Wednesday: The Social Network

Written on August 11, 2010 by Becky in Movies, Wordless Wednesday, facebook, social media

Coming Soon…

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Movie Monday: My Toy Story 3 Review

Written on June 21, 2010 by Becky in Emily, Movie Monday, Movies

NOTE: I know this category is normally called Music Monday and there is lots of Dave Matthews Band posts that could be written…BUT…I saw Toy Story 3 over the weekend and I just had to write about it. So, here it goes:

The first Toy Story movie came out for Thanksgiving weekend, 1995. I remember feeling a little silly wanting to see it, being a senior in high school and all, but I saw it anyway and watched it many times after that. Toy Story 2 came out only 4 years and later and Pixar, once again, outdid themselves. There aren’t many movies whose sequel was just as good, if not better than the original. When I heard that they were making a 3rd movie in 3D, I took Emily to see the Toy Story double feature last year in preparation for the big event, and when I was at Disneyland in January, I went on the Toy Story ride (and beat my Mom’s score!).

So, you could say I had some pretty high expectations of Pixar when I walked into that movie theater yesterday. To say they delivered would be an understatement. I laughed. And I cried. I got emotional at the end, as most of the audience did. I heard the guy in front of me crying. And the woman to the left of me. At least I wasn’t alone.

Some of my favorite highlights of Toy Story 3:

Spanish Buzz Lightyear – Buzz is set to Spanish Mode and becomes a smooth Latin ladies man. Hysterical.

Ken and Barbie - When Barbie first met Ken and told him, “I like your ascot,” I laughed out loud and Emily nudged me because she didn’t get it. Michael Keaton, who voiced Ken, was hysterical. Loved the closet scene.

Mr. Potato Tortilla Cucumber Head - I never really thought about it, but there are so many other options besides potatoes!

Although I suppose they left it open for a 4th movie (Toy Story 4: Bonnie?), I would be perfectly fine with the way they ended the trilogy. Props to Disney and Pixar. Well done.

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Movie Etiquette

Written on April 12, 2010 by Becky in Life, Movies

movie Yesterday, I took Emily to the movies to see How To Train Your Dragon. I really wanted to see Date Night, but Emily wanted to see this so we went. The theater was surprisingly packed considering how nice it was out. The movie was great. Really great. It would have been more great if I could HEAR all of it. This old hag next to me was coughing the ENTIRE movie. I don’t even know if you could classify it as coughing. It was more hacking. And there was lots of phlegm involved. It was just lovely, really. Thank goodness there was a seat in between us. Hopefully her germs stayed over there.

As if the coughing was not bad enough, her cell phone rang in the middle of the movie. And she didn’t even answer it right away. She was looking at the caller ID as it was ringing. Then she answers it and has a WHOLE CONVERSATION. When the movie ended, I had to climb over her because she obviously wasn’t leaving. She had the nerve to give me a dirty look. Are you kidding me?

Moral of this story: If you are sick, stay home. Don’t bring your germs to a packed movie theater AND ruin the movie for everyone else. Oh, and put your phone on SILENT!

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It's Almost Date Night!

Written on April 8, 2010 by Becky in Movies, Sponsored

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of 20th Century Fox. All opinions are 100% mine.

Steve Carell and Tina Fey have been making the press rounds lately for Date Night Movie which comes out tomorrow, Friday, April 9th, 2010. If you haven’t heard of it, check out the trailer below:

I want to see “Date Night” for a variety of reasons. I have outlined the top 5 below:

It Reminds Me of “Adventures in Babysitting”- Except it’s about adults. But, you know what I mean. Suburbanites thrown into crazy city situations.
Steve Carell & Tina Fey – He is really one of my favorite actors. Maybe he’ll even say “That’s what she said” at least once in the movie. I love Tina Fey. Pretty much anything she touches is funny. I think the combination of her and Steve Carell alone will be worth the price of the ticket.
Something for Everyone - There is a car chase, a shootout and lots of other adventures.
Rated PG-13 – So I can take Emily.
Shirtless Mark Wahlberg - ‘Nuff said.

If you haven’t already, make plans to see this movie over the weekend. Make sure to come back and leave a review in the comments after you see it!

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Jackass 3D Coming to Theaters in October 2010. I'm Scared.

Written on December 22, 2009 by Becky in Movies, Television

jackass_the_movie Paramount and MTV Films have joined forces to make a 3rd installment of JACKASS in “eye-popping 3D” for release on October 15, 2010. The film is set to begin shooting in January with Jeff Tremaine directing and producing along with Spike Jonze and Johnny Knoxville who also stars. Knoxville says:

“We’re going to take the same 3D technology James Cameron used on ‘Avatar’ and stick it up Steve-O’s butt. We’re taking stupid to a whole new dimension.”

Since it seems that every movie lately (at least the last 3 that I have seen) is in 3D, I suppose this shouldn’t surprise me. It’s not that I don’t enjoy a little Jackass once in a while. I think everyone does, even if they don’t want to admit it. I am even known to watch Jackass and Viva La Bam marathons when they have them. However, I’m really not sure I want to see Jackass stunts like the video below in 3D. I mean, I’m sure it will be cool and all, but some of the things are already gross enough.

What do you think?

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Dave Matthews Band "Larger Than Life in 3D" Movie Review

Written on December 12, 2009 by Becky in DMB, Dave Matthews, Movies, Reviews

I just got home from Larger Than Life in 3D featuring Dave Matthews Band. Since it was announced, I have been anxiously awaiting the opening of the movie, which will only be out until December 17th. It is playing in 500 theaters across the country, so I thought for sure it would be crowded. Since it was opening night, I purchased my ticket in advance and met some friends at the theater. I cracked up when I walked in, 5 minutes before the movie started and there were about 10 people in a HUGE theater.

Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello performed first at All Points West Music & Arts Festival in New Jersey. I had never heard of them, but they were quite entertaining. Next up were Ben Harper and Relentless7 with a performance at the Mile High Music Festival in Denver. I was a huge Ben Harper fan when Welcome to the Cruel World first came out. I haven’t listened to the new band’s music, and hoped to hear “Burn One Down” or “Forever”, but what they played was still great.

Dave Matthews Band, filmed at the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas were next. I was a little disappointed in that there was no backstage footage as there was with Ben Harper. Granted, it was only 30 seconds, but I would have enjoyed watching Dave put headphones in his ears more than Ben. DMB played the following setlist:

You Might Die Trying
Funny The Way It Is
Seven
So Damn Lucky
Shake Me Like a Monkey
Why I Am
Burning Down the House
So Much To Say
Ants Marching

While the movie was great, I wish the people in the theater were a little more into it. I think part of the fun at a DMB show is the energy of the crowd, and the audience at the AMC Stony Brook theater was lacking enthusiasm. That didn’t stop my friends and I from clapping and singing along with every song. Nothing will ever beat seeing DMB live, but if you are a die-hard Dave Matthews fan, like myself, it is a must-see. And don’t forget…you only have till next Thursday to see it. According to InConcert3D, it will never be released on DVD or on TV.

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