The Social Network: LIKE

I saw The Social Network last night with the hubbie.  It was our “pizza and a movie” date night.   I was looking forward to The Social Network for WEEKS and I was not disappointed at all.  In fact, I was INSPIRED. 

It really makes you think about that old adage that all the popular football jocks in your high school will be working as used car salesmen while all the nerdy geeks will rule the world.  This movie will make you want to be a nerdy geek.

And if you happen to be a nerdy geek who knows how to program a computer?  Well, then you can be a billionaire.

The young actors in the film (Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew “the next Spider-Man” Garfield, and hottie Justin Timberlake in a surprisingly large role) are awesome.   Jesse Eisenberg stars (and this is truly a STAR performance) as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.  Jesse really made me feel for and understand Mark Zuckerberg.  On the surface, Mark is painted as an unfeeling jerk.   He gets dumped by a girlfriend and SLAMS her on his blog. (A mesmerizing opening scene, BTW.)  He gets sued by his best friend and seems to not care.  But this guy is all about  how he can create the biggest social network on the planet. It’s truly ironic because he is completely antisocial and sarcastic.  But he wants to create a world where he becomes the king, or rather, that popular high school quarterback. 

What is really cool about the movie is that it moves so quickly.  The dialogue is fast and smart.  You never get bored.  You can tell that Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing) is holding the reigns here.  Nothing seems forced.  Everything sounds authentic.  There are some amazing conversations between Jesse as Mark and Justin as Napster founder Sean Parker that made me feel both uncomfortable and excited at the same time.   (It was really neat to learn more about Sean Parker and his role in Facebook as well.  And, HELLO, Justin Timberlake is a GREAT actor.)

The Social Network is a must-see for our generation.  It will make you realize the power of one idea.  The entire time I was thinking about where I was in 2003 when all of this was going down in a small Harvard dorm room.   And it makes me wonder what is going on RIGHT NOW in some college dorm room that might change the world again.

And it inspired me to keep dreaming big. 

Run and go see this movie.  It’s awesome. 

(Early predictions: Oscar nomination for Best Picture, for Best Lead Actor: Jesse Eisenberg and for Best Writing: Aaron Sorkin. I would say JT for Best Supporting Actor, but I just don’t know if “The Academy” is ready for him yet. Hopefully, I’m wrong.)

The Social Network: Official Movie Trailer

I’m excited to see this new movie The Social Network.  Otherwise known as “the movie about Facebook.”

Justin Timberlake is in it.  (Just sayin’.)

It’s cool to see a film pop up that will basically define a generation.  We are all on Facebook.  And if you’re not on Facebook it’s because you are making a statement about not being on Facebook.

It hits theatres October 1st.

Charlie St. Cloud

I know Twilight: Eclipse mania is in full effect and everyone is TEAM EDWARD! or TEAM JACOB!

I think they are both cute, but I’ve never been a Goth-Vampire kinda gal.

I told my hubbie that if I was in high school right now, I’d be the girl with the High School Musical posters in my locker.

Team Troy!

Zac Efron is such a cutie.  I’m excited for his new movie Charlie St. Cloud.  It’s a romantic drama that looks a little heavy, so it will be interesting to see him in this new role.  Charlie St. Cloud opens in theatres July 30th.    I’ve already locked in my date night. 

Team Zac!

Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”

Saturday was Date Night!  Hubbie and I went out for pizza, beer and a movie.  We loved all three.  We saw Michael Jackson’s This Is It. 

This Is It is as equally entertaining as it is sad to watch.  I didn’t understand how close Michael was to his world tour until I saw the movie.  There were elaborate sets, video screens, new dancers, and fanfare all ready to go.  Michael looked like he was still at the top of his game.  His voice sounded great.  He was in control.  His dancing was impeccable.  It was fun to see the flock of newbie dancers in awe of his talent. Then he lost his life. 

Most importantly, his music is undeniable.  I was trying to stop myself from jumping out of my theatre seat to dance! He performed  “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Billy Jean,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Jam.”  It was going to be the concert of a lifetime. 

I want to give a special shout out to Orianthi who was Michael Jackson’s rockin’ lead guitar chick.  She is talented and super gorgeous and I’m sure she will be a huge success on her own.  It is sad that no one got to see her perform with MJ in concert.  It is sad that all those amazing dancers didn’t get to tour with their hero. 

But I’m so glad they released this film.  It truly is a great final tribute to the King of Pop.

Motherhood

I’m a stay-at-home-mom.  Or SAHM.  However you say it, it’s a hard job.  A really hard job.  A hard, overwhelming, stressful job.  It’s also an exciting, rewarding, thrilling job. It certainly is the best job I’ve ever had.  This trailer for the new movie “Motherhood” looks pretty funny and relatable. It’s nice to see Uma Thurman in a movie where she doesn’t look perfect.  Hope it’s good!

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