http://www.myspace.com/whoisbrianbentley (08.25.06) I’m rolling zero six friends deep right now. Uh huh, yeah. (09.2.06) Thankfully, I’ve passed the 25 mark. This ends my running tally.
Author Archives: Brian
Review: The Illusionist
“The Illusionist” Run time: 1:40 No. No. No. Punctated by some stupid lady two seats over that felt the need to comment on EVERY effing thing in the movie. I can’t even rant about the movie or it will spoil it for those of you that dare to see it. I really like Paul Giamatti …
Review: Little Miss Sunshine
“Little Miss Sunshine” Run time: 1:41 The darling of this year’s Sundance, “Little Miss Sunshine” is a dark comedy/road trip/dysfuntional family movie that gives a wonderful cast a wonderful script to work with. Directed by MTV Video Awards winners Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, this movie is full of stereotypical characters, but it is so …
Review: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
“Talldega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby” Run time: 1:37 After such box office turds as “Kicking & Screaming” (which I saw) and “Bewitched” (which I was smart enough not to see), Will Ferrell reunites with “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy” co-writer and director Adam McKay for “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”. …
Step 1, a catchy title
I’ve decided to write a book of essays and I’ll post them as entries here on my site, complete with foreword, but I can’t start doing it until I have a title to put them under. Where do you come in? So glad you asked. Leave a comment with your title suggestion and I’ll choose …
A week 2 weeks in L.A.
I’ve been in L.A. for the last week studying improv at The Second City and I’ll be here another week taking yet another class and filming a short film. I really love improv because it’s not about being big and over the top funny, but about paying attention and letting the audience lead the scene. …
Review: Clerks 2
“Clerks 2” Run time: 1:37 The sequel to the critically acclaimed independent feature that cost $27k and put Kevin Smith on the map, “Clerks 2” is not just a sequel. Hell, “Clerks” isn’t necessarily even required viewing to get the point. What is necessary is good listening skills (Smith’s dialogue is notoriously bulky) and a …
Review: Strangers With Candy
“Strangers With Candy” Run time: 1:37 The prequel to the critically acclaimed Comedy Central series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over in effort to revive her dad from a coma. Did I mention it’s presented like an after school special? …
We’ve lucked out again
We’ve been trying to find a friend for Lola for a while now and we’ve found him. This is Rocky and he’s officially ours as of tonight. Thanks to Maggie with Animal Rescue of Texas (who also happens to pitch in at the Doggie Zen Den) and was familiar with Lola and everything she’s been …
Review: Superman Returns
“Superman Returns” Run time: 2:37 Remember what I said about Bryan Singer in my X-Men 3 review? Well, “Superman Returns” is a movie with a great script and a top level director. The story is a new idea and not based on a particular comic storyline and I enjoyed it. This is not the tongue …
Review: Cars
“Cars” Run time: 1:56 I love Pixar movies. Yeah, I said it. I love the fact that they take everyday objects, in this case all things cars, and turn them into a world of it’s own and make a movie that entertains kids, but also isn’t too simple for adults. “Cars” is about a race …
Yeah, I saw it
I was originally going to title this post “David Stern Can’t Fine Me”, but I’ve had time to settle down and reflect on the Mavericks first ever NBA Finals appearance. As much as Dallasites will complain that Stern and the refs conspired against the Mavs (that call at the end of game 5 was horrible), …
Review: Nacho Libre
“Nacho Libre” Run time: 1:40 If you know me, then you know I enjoy a movie about a preist that moonlights as a mexican luchador as much as the next guy, and “Nacho Libre” is one of those movies. Jack Black is the star and ball of energy in this movie whose childhood dream was …
Mavs up 2-0. Me not so much.
It’s 3:20 a.m. Vegas time and we just got in from a very long day that included Arena Bowl 20, the Mavs domination of the Heat in game 2, a Cirque de Soliel show at The Mirage and some post-show sightseeing. Do the math, and my body thinks it’s 5:20. I’m in for another long …
I’ve waited 26 years for this
Mavs in 6. I’m going to post some old school pics that show how far back the love goes (once I can find where I put them).