The Heat : a movie review

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comedy, movie, movie reviews, postaday2013, Sandra Bullock, The Heat

Oh my goodness, did I laugh and laugh. I laughed so hard at one point that nothing was coming out of my mouth, there was barely any air coming out because my laughter couldn’t stop, the tears were just streaming and my body kept doubling over mindlessly and instinctually. The slapstick and the dialogue or monologue or whatever you want to call what was going on between Melissa McCarthy’s character and Sandra Bullock’s character was some of the funniest and tightest written scenes that I have seen in a long time.

My hubby and I absolutely loved this movie and it was so great to see two women working together, as men are always put into these situations, and doing a bang up job. There wasn’t the stereotypical cattiness shown between women characters, the competitive edge that we see between the two, is your usual turf competition between different branches of law enforcement, it had nothing to do with gender. Moreover, when you see Melissa McCarthy take down a perp. you seriously believe it. Melissa’s character’s name is Shannon Mullins and Sandra’s character’s name is Sarah Ashburn and the two together are the Oscar and Felix of the Odd Couple. Their chemistry as actors and as women is solid gold.

I cannot say enough how great this movie is, there was never at any moment, a lull in the action or the comedy. I really think that we have hit the ultimate with the comedic timing and chops of Melissa McCarthy, she brought nothing but her A game as she does in everything that I have seen her in. Sandra Bullock I just really like a lot as an actress, there is something about her that is very approachable and adorable.

It does one so much good to laugh and laugh.

Oh and another gift from the movie,a song that I cannot get out of my head.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmZ08V4GFQg

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

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comedy, commentary, news, political humor, postaday2013, television

I am a faithful fan of this must see television program. It is a comedy program but their political coverage is so much more informative and analytical than our traditional news media. Jon Stewart and his team of correspondents such as John Olver, Jason Jones and Samantha Bee, bitingly and sarcastically take apart the ridiculousness of what takes place not only in Washington D.C but everywhere in the United States where political and economic mayhem exists. They never have to look too hard to find something outlandish to skewer which is what makes this show a must see television show.

The sister show to Jon Stewart’s show is of course the Colbert Report, led by the irreverent Stephen Colbert. His secret weapon is obviously his far right, conservative persona, and what makes it so funny is that some of his guests are oblivious to the fact that they are being interviewed by a persona. It becomes glaringly clear very quickly and makes those interviews that much more hilarious and special.

I am ashamed to say that right now our Supreme Court is deciding if section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is still relevant in this day and age. I am ashamed because just two weeks ago, Mississippi just ratified the 13th amendment, they were only 150 some odd years late in formerly abolishing slavery in their state and a slew of states are establishing restrictive voter i.d’s and procedures making it much harder for minorities and poorer people to vote. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert and their respective staffs make it their mission through the backdrop of comedy and political satire to highlight how damaging and destructive these current issues are to our democracy.

I know that these two gentlemen consider themselves to be comedians first and activists second, but it doesn’t stop a growing segment of our population from wishing for them to consider doing more. I’m very happy with what they do right now, I just ask for them to never quit or retire. That’s not asking too much, right?
If it weren’t for these two shows, I am sure that many younger people would not be as well informed, because even I who read about politics on a daily basis, rely on these two shows to get other points of view and to weigh what I have read against their barometer of common sense. Comedy requires intelligence and I think that is part of why these shows have merit aside from being solely entertainment.

Your favorite comedy show

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Whittling down the choices of my favorite comedy show down to one is well nigh impossible. I am a huge fan of Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report. I don’t know if my taste in comedy gives you any indication of the type of person I am, but I do love to laugh.

Comedians

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My Favorite Comedian

Acting is Standing up naked and turning around very slowly

There is one that I never get sick of and that is Steven Wright. He isn’t showcased as often as I’d like but I find his humor to be tremendous and courageous. Chris Rock is a definite pick, Louis C. K who has his own sitcom is very funny. I don’t like the comedians who yell, scream and curse without a commentary to back it up, it all seems very gratuitous just to get laughs.

commercials, funny or annoying?

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TV Commercials

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What I have noticed over the past few years is that commercials show little respect to the men of the house. Every commercial I see, aimed at the consumer of the family, shows a husband who is clueless and helpless and is lost without the strong, brilliant wife. I sometimes feel bad for husbands who watch these commercials and pay attention because when I pointed it out to mine, he now looks for it and gets annoyed by how stupid these commercial husbands are made out to be.