This is the last movie out in the theaters that I would choose to go see on Christmas, but as a family we do every year and this year we wanted to make it a special Christmas for our Mother. So since she loves horses and spent her summers on her Uncle's farm in Idaho we went to see War Horse for her.
Thank god we decided to have an unselfish movie experience this year to show her how much we care or I may have missed this extremely human experience. If your think this movie is all about a horse then you need to get off your high horse and go enjoy this unique ride through a human story that crosses generations and country lines in the chaotic times of world war. This is no simple tale of heroism but rather the struggle of humanity in their worst of time to rise up above the moment and be someone better than the majority.
This movie is filled with beautifully arranged cinematography on an epic scale that is worthy of the name Spielberg and the writing will move you through an array of emotions as the War Horse crosses paths with many different characters in the film. Yes, this movie has many great characters with well written dialogue that makes you fall in love with each one of their quirks and you will recognize a score of wonderful character actors that deserve your praise.
Not to give anything away, I will just say that in unusual circumstances it is amazing to see what the human spirit can accomplish once we set aside our childish differences and come together for a simple cause. This movie surprised me pleasantly and I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. If you can walk out of this movie feeling nothing than you are soulless. This movie stirred me in the deepest sense and made me contemplate the complexity of being a human being. To quote my sister Tina, "It's funny how we worry about treating animals humanly and we can't treat humans with humanity."
Learn something about yourself and go see this movie.
War Horse is the Black Stallion of our time. This movie is a moving story with big heart and lots of character.
GRADE: A+
Down the Road Show
Executive Producer
K.C. Murdock
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
#GoodByeChuck
The other night I was filming for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator Kevin Eastman at his signing event in Meltdown Comics on Sunset Boulevard. I was able to have a follow up conversation with Shoot 'Em Up writer and director, Michael Davis, about what I've been up to since our first meeting on the set of Agent 88, a film by Digger T. Mesch, and his reaction surprised me.
I told him that I was about to interview the cast of NBC's Chuck.
He is a fan of the show and had a lot of nice things to say about Zachary Levi. Michael was wondering why we haven't seen him as a lead in more movies and I've heard the same thing all over the social media sites. He also said that he hopes Levi picks his next roll coming up carefully. Zachary Levi has shown characteristics of James Bond, Jerry Lewis, Han Solo, and Sam Malone in his roll on Chuck. We both agreed that we think that will change with the opening up of his schedule. I think those opportunities will be right around the corner and down the road we will see Zachary Levi in more movie roles. He is a charismatic actor and has proven to be a class act to his fans and helped many children through his charity works. He is an extremely nice guy and deserves all the success in the world.
Though Andrew Greenbury, editor of Agent 88, and I did forget to ask Michael Davis if Shoot 'Em Up was based on Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny? He took off before we got around to asking him. I'll keep that on my to do list.
Chuck wraps up shooting next week on the final season and the fans are already screaming for a Chuck movie or reunion show down the road; and all this before Chuck has even returned from hiatus. The tweets from cast members describe the set as very emotional in these final days and the twitter followers are no different. Chuck has been one my favorite shows over the years and am sad to see it end, but excited to see what new projects Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Adam Baldwin, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Sarah Lancaster, Ryan McPartlin, Scott Krinsky, and Vik Sahay land next.
I look forward to asking some of the great question coming in from Twitter to the cast on Tuesday's #GoodByeChuck Press Day and love has been pouring in for the cast and crew of Chuck. Here is some of that love.
RT @EMJ_1983 @downtheroadshow It's just a TV show but do they realize how many lives they've touched and how they made it cool to be a #NERD. Thanks. X
RT @RayBeron It'll be miss tons and tons ohh and add some more tons to that :((. Love that pic by the way :)) @downtheroadshow
RT @SimonChanut @downtheroadshow thx 4 the opportunity guys ! I know this is a kind of publicity, but we would love if u could spread our word 2 the cast !
RT @Chuck_Fan @downtheroadshow UK fans love u and we would really like to meet you as some people (me) are not able to fly to comic con as I'm only 15 :P
RT @SimonChanut @downtheroadshow You've fans all over the world! Would you like 2 meet your european fans? B/c they're ready 2 organize a gathering in Paris
RT @lonewolfblack @downtheroadshow @christikassity even though #Chuck is about to end :( will u guys still be at comic con 2012? Hope so!!
RT @pepsi_slurpee @downtheroadshow question for the #chuck cast. Would they ever consider playing these characters again in the right circumstances - tvmovie
RT @Gunthorn1138 @downtheroadshow What happens next, will there be eventually be a reunion between the casts? :) #Chuck
RT @amelia_erc @downtheroadshow All thanks to an wonderful Cast&Crew!!!
RT @amelia_erc @downtheroadshow ...they made us laugh out loud,we had fun,we have moved, they made us passionate about,1word: #Chuck is the best ever!
RT @RBhockey16 @downtheroadshow Thanks so much for letting us be a part of this! They are indeed loved and will be missed beyond words. :-)
RT @amelia_erc @downtheroadshow Of course! #ChuckWillBeMissed They have made something special!...
RT @BeefyAmazeBalls @downtheroadshow thank you for doing this. You guys are amazing!
RT @ChloeTarroux @downtheroadshow and don't forget to tell them that their fans, all over the world, love them and we are thankful for their amazing work. :)
RT @ChloeTarroux @downtheroadshow thanks to you too for making us able to ask them some questions :)
RT @SiaChuckFan @downtheroadshow #GoodByeChuck I won't cry because it's over, I will smile because it happened! I will miss you #Chuck!
Thanks for the memories NBC
Executive Producer
K.C. Murdock
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