Flickdaddys on Other Blogs.

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BignSmalls Review
Del-
I like your review on Welcome to Macintosh, it is informative, interesting, and has your professionally stated opinion. Your grammar is excellent and your views are relevant. Altogether well written, keep up the good work!

Mac-
Your review is a breath of fresh air. It has everything needed for a good review, opinion, synopsis and most importantly good grammar. Keep up the good work.

Mcmixon and Mcfoeher Showtime
Mac-
You had some good points but you need to expound on them. I like how you give a rating and how you talk about some good parts of the movie. These will be a lot better for people to read if you fix your grammar.

Del-
I am a little confused about the middle portion, it seemed a little run-on and the 'I's weren't capitalized. I would also emphasize checking your grammar, it would really add to your opinion. Oh, and try to explain your opinion even if you don't know exactly what to say. Just say it.

CNK
Del-
You have a good start, but I think you could explain a little more on your opinion. Another thing to check is your grammar, there are some discrepancies I can see and they detract from the overall strength of your view.

Mac-
It will help you if you follow the how to write a movie review article. It lays out what you need and if you do that you can get an A

Welcome to Macintosh

"This is a mac, it comes from a little company called Apple."
This understatement is the beginning of 'Welcome to Macintosh: the Documentary for the Rest of Us', which details the story from beginning to present of the workings behind one of the most influential corporations in the technological industry, Apple computer. This video was obviously written with the same mindset that permeates the Apple company, making every attempt to do the best job possible aside from what others are doing. Being "trancendently brilliant," as Andy Hertzfeld would say.
One of Apple's marketing managers, Guy Kawasaki, expressed that, "The core of Apple is to change the world." The premise of the documentary is showing how that sentiment is reflected by everyone involved with the company and is evidenced to the world by the ingenuity and love put into every new mac. Many people from my father's generation will remember the statement from the macintosh computer's keynote address, "I would like to deliver this maxim after my first encounter with an IBM computer, 'never trust a computer you can't lift'." But not many know how much work went into every portion of the computer system. Even the opening sound that so characterizes macs nowadays took years to develop.
The account features several important figures as well as chronic mac users to speak of the glories, and problems of designing the mac. With so many positive influences, I was impressed that the documentary team brought in former mac engineer Jim Reekes. Reekes spoke in down-to-earth terms about the designing of the mac system and made outrageous statements. "It's like a sausage factory, you don't want to know how it all goes together." and "Don't pay attention to the man behind the curtain." are two of his most memorable statements, but my favorite interview was when he spoke of himself and his colleagues. "Engineers are retarded. They have some kind of brain damage that allows them to not have social skills so that they could concentrate long enough to write code. But it's a disease. That's why I had to quit."
All of the Apple employees had this attitude of laid-back professionalism. The interviews were well personal and informative, yet interesting. Even when one man John Moltz was only interviewed via web cam, the interest was not lost and it turned out to be a plus. The only complaint I would have with the documentary is one portion when they were interviewing a man who had collected macs for most of his life due to his computer business. Around five minutes was spent touring his numerous garages and storage sheds looking at all of his junk. I know a point was being made but I don't think it was a strong enough statement to warrant such a long section. Other than that I felt the documentary to be wonderfully organized and interesting.
From the first Apple I to the iPhone 'Welcome to Macintosh' walks through, painting a clear picture of the struggles and many triumphs of Apple inc. The feeling and creativity behind Apple is well portrayed through the whole and I am a more confident mac user because I watched this movie.

Mac on A Brief History of Apple

"Simplicity is the ultimate simplification" is the idea behind Apple, and the goal of the filmmakers. The documentary Welcome to Macintosh is about the history of Apple and the people who started it. It covers everything from the first Apple computer to the iPhone. In the movie they switch between narration and interviews with the original creators and fan boys.
The movie start with the two creators, Jobs and the Woz, it talks about their first computer and the premise behind it. Next it talks about the beginning of the company and the struggles it encountered. It continues with the era of the company where it didn't have Steve Jobs and how it was affected. The rest of the movie centers around the success it had when Steve Jobs was the ceo, how his ideas and perfectionism have turned some of the greatest products in computer history.
Throughout the movie they interviewed many of the original creators of the Apple company. These interviews really give you an in depth view of how the company is able to create such excellent products and continue to do so. One such interview ex engineer Jim Reekes talks about the diseases engineers have and why he had to leave. He claimed that engineers have an anti social disease that allows them to focus on their work. They also interviewed an Apple hoarder who had thousands of square feet of macs, you have to see it to even comprehend it. These interviews that are dispersed throughout the movie really are what make it so good, since they give you a real sense of the company and what makes it so successful.

Personally this movie is a must see for anybody especially and Apple lovers. It has everything you could want from the history of the company to interviews with the engineers to video of an Apple fanatics warehouse of Macs.

Del on Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog

Have you ever watched a movie with a laugh a line that also has a good plot and deep meaning. If not, then you have never seen Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog, the greatest web movie ever to destroy the status "which is *not* quo". Dr. Horrible is a wannabe super villain played by Niel Patrick Harris who seeks to commit despicable acts despite his nemesis Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion). Not only does Captain Hammer have super strength and the cheesiest lines this side of Gotham, he also has stolen the heart of Dr. Horrible's long-time laundromat buddy and crush, Penny. It takes all of Dr. Horrible's training (a PhD in 'horribleness') and a few good musical numbers for him to try to defeat Captain Hammer, win Penny's heart, and finally achieve his lifelong dream to be accepted into the evil league of evil.
This Emmy-winning musical will sweep you off your feet and leave you lolling in helpless laughter under Dr. Horrible's power. Directed and funded by Joss Wedon, this forty minute masterpiece was originally crafted for web viewing but is now available on DVD along with extra features. If you enjoy musicals or just darn good writing, Dr. Horrible's Sing-along blog is the flick you'll pick.

Dr. Horribles Sing along Blog

Mac
"And sometimes there's a third, even deeper, level. And that one is the same as the top, surface one." is one of the many classic lines of the web movie. This movie was one of if not the only free movie I have ever seen that has made me laugh. Throughout the show their was excellent lines funny songs and good acting.
Dr. Horribles Sing along Blog sing along blog was written, produced and funded by Joss Whedon. His two brothers also helped with the music and lyrics. The main characters Dr Horrible(Neil Patrick Harris) Hammer Man(Nathan Fillion) and Penny( Felicia Day). Most of these actors have had parts in other shows by Joss Whedon such as Buffy the Vampire slayer and firefly.
Dr. Horribles Sing along Blog is a web short musical. It is 40 minutes long and split up into 3 webisodes. It is a story of a wannabe super villain Dr. Horrible his crush on the laundromat girl Penny and his arch Nemesis Hammer Man. Dr.Horrible is trying to get into the League of Evil but also wants to date a girl named Penny who likes to help the homeless. During one of his acts of evil he almosts hurts Penny until Hammer Man saves the day. Trough the rest of the show Dr.Horrible is try to achieve his goal of being evil and get Penny.
The whole story is told through song. Anytime there is story development the characters sing. This is what really makes Dr. Horribles Sing along Blog a must see. The movie is free on Hulu and can also be bought on iTunes.

About us

We are Mac and Del, the FlickDaddys. We're a couple of Juniors at Manor New Technology High School. We like to hammer out some digital tunes and make some flicks of our own as well as podcasting and now we're trying our hand at blogging.

Mac likes to watch a good documentary or some catchy tv dramas (i.e. west wing). Del is a fan of the classics, musicals, and a healthy dose of good chick flicks. We've got a foreign film fetish and an action flick addiction. Don't go barking after scary movies here though, because we're rather timid towards terror.

Mac on State of Play

State of play is an action thriller of the highest caliber. The acting in State of play is top notch with Russel Crowe, Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams. The movie is based on a BBC miniseries and was rewritten for DC politics.
State of play is about a congressman, 2 reporters and a massive conspiracy. The 2 main characters. Congressman Stephen Crowe (Ben Affleck) and reporter Cal Mcaffrey (Russel Crowe) are friends. Stephen Crowe a rising star in politics is heading up a committee to investigate a large defense contractor. When Stephen's mistress is killed along with a thief and pizzaboy, some information falls into the hands of Reporter Cal Mcaffrey. This information sets Cal on a path that ends with Congressman Stephen Crowe.
State of play is one of the best political thrillers of the year. It has fast paced story telling, excellent acting and good story twists. The whole movie is brilliantly organized to keep you interested and curious. If you are interested in a well written, fast paced movie this is the one to see.

Del on District 9

Although I generally enjoy an alien flick, this one left me with more philosophical notions than action thrills. The setting is present-day Johannesburg, South Africa where a mammoth alien mother ship hovers a mile above the city. The invading force of 'prawns' have superior weaponry but apparently are like an ant hive without a queen. These hideous creatures wander aimlessly and seem to have no drive except to procure their next can of cat food. The plot movement begins when an alien control officer is infected by a mysterious alien disease which begins morphing him into a prawn.
This is Sharlto Copley's second acting role and both have the same newscast feel to them. His first role was as a sniper in 'Alive in Joberg', a short film that also displayed the poor living conditions in the Johannesburg area by focusing on an alien underclass. In District 9 he does a good job of showing what a kind and amiable person can turn into when they are influenced by prejudice and fear. His character around the aliens is almost a completely different person from the weak and awkward office worker he plays at the beginning of the film.
The sci-fi genre is often used to make a statement without having to say it and District 9 is strongly speaking out against the repression of black people in the Johannesberg area and all over Africa. The use of aliens as the object of pity makes the statement universal while still giving the strong impression of the squalor in which they live. Published in English, Nyanja (spoken by 15 million people in South Africa), and Afrikaans (spoken throughout Africa), this movie is meant to carry most of its impact to the people it portrays and those who can bring about change in these areas. Despite the intended audience being Africans, Americans will still be moved by the footage of real slums in Johannesburg and will be wowed by Niell Bloomkamp's special effects. I give the film a definite thumbs-up and would suggest watching it more than once to delve into the underlying message.