Kevo's Movie Blog: From Deniro to Zero

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Every week I will be reviewing one movie that I have recently watched and feel that it should be brought out to the world. These movies will likely be ones that are not mainstream or huge box office smashes, but ones that prove their existence within the cinematic world. All opinions are of my own and have no intellectual background to support it other than I have a degree in Marketing, which doesn't mean s*** when it comes to movie reviews. So sit back, relax the mind, and indulge in some interesting beef as this Mc sets upon a journey through the reels.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

From Deniro to Zero

Yea, maybe it's a pretty cheesy title, but hey, that's me. Also, he is the reason I am sitting at my computer with a new post, so I might as well put him in the title. Now, what is this post about? Here are your choices.

Is it...

A) Robert Deniro also had sex with Tiger Woods
B) Chuck Norris' favorite number is Zero, because he killed every other possible number
C) What is going to happen when all of our esteemed, older actors start fading away

Well, if you guessed A or B, you're wrong. Although they are probably true, that's not what this post is about. It's about our actor change over. Let me begin.

I was watching the movie "Everybody's Fine" on vacation the other day, and it hit me in a funny way. In case you don't know, Deniro plays a grandpa who is like all of our grandpas, old and out of touch with society (some may even crap their pants while complaining that their cell phone doesn't have a big enough font). He decides to surprise his kids on Christmas by visiting each of them, but they are disconnected because their deceased mother was who they related too. I never finished the movie (2/5 Kevo's), but seeing Denioro play a very aged man had me wondering "when our elder actors pass away, who's going to take the torch in Hollywood"?

We all have a soft spot for our favorite actors. Like, for instance, the time my brother Tim told my dad that John Wayne was a shitty actor during dinner, and dad proceeded to flip the table and choke Tim with an American Flag screaming "NOBODY FUCKS WITH THE DUKE!". Now, John Wayne is dead (along with Dad's soul) and a new group came in. They are: Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Robert Deniro, Robert Duvall, Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, etc. This is nature's way of preserving Hollywood. So, I put together 3 groups of actors that are tops of their age group. Kinda like coordinating age groups in little league baseball, but with millionaires.

Group 1 - The elderly of 70+, aka "Grey Dawn"
Robert Deniro
Robert Duvall
Al Pacino
Christopher Walken (tear)
Jack Nicholson
Morgan Freeman
Michael Caine
Clint Eastwood
Dustin Hoffman

Ok, that's enough. Each of these actors/directors are esteemed. Everyone has an Academy Award (Jack has 3) and have been in incredible movies. However, they could all pass away at any moment (RIP Dennis Hopper)

Group 2 - The Middle Aged 40+, aka "Mid-life Crisis"
Tom Hanks
Ed Harris
Russell Crowe
Denzel Washington
Edward Norton
Matt Damon (2 months away, so count it)
Brad Pitt
Johnny Depp

Most of the younger actors here are in their prime and winning many awards. Each has at least been nominated for an Oscar, and have incredible movies under their belt.

Group 3 - The Young Guns <40, aka "New School"
Leonardo Dicaprio
Casey Affleck
Sam Rockwell
Christian Bale
...........

There may be many more on this list you want to include, but would everyone agree? I feel that Group 1 and 2 are universally accepted as great actors. Group 3? All I can think of are those guys, and Bale and Rockwell haven't even been nominated for an Oscar. So what's our consensus here? Well, let's go back to the board.

And your choices are....

A) Start sleeping with Tiger Woods and you'll be famous
B) It is hard to be considered for an Oscar before age 40 because you need time to develop your career
C) Hollywood is doomed
D) The cycle is alright, I am just blinded from becoming a 23 year old pessimist who wishes he was back in college and not unemployed

Well, you figure it out and get back to me. I'm around.

KEVO OUT

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Ratings Scale

The ratings scale is based upon "Kevo's". It is a 5 point scale.

1/5 Kevo's: If this movie was a paper bag, you should do the following: Open it up, drop fecal matter into it, put it on your enemies doorstep, and light it on fire. At least you will get some satisfaction out of it.

2/5 Kevo's: If you have time to waste, and don't want to put any thinking into something, put this on your list. It is likely a poor plot, but may have a few decent moments.

3/5 Kevo's: This will usually be a movie that is known to be decent. Could be a good flick to catch if its around. Might be a good action movie that doesn't have much besides the action itself, or a hot actress to look at. Extra tidbit, if a movie has nudity, it just may jump to this rating, but only if it's good nudity, no manskin.

4/5 Kevo's: A movie that hits on almost all accounts. These movies are ones that should jump to the top of the list, but not ones that you need to grab immediately. Most of these movies will be known to many, but some may be surprises you haven't heard of.

5/5 Kevo's: Whatever movie you are about to see next, drop it if it's not already on this list as a 5. These movies are the cream of the crop. Top of the list. I will rarely give out a 5/5 because only the ones that I instantly fall in love with go here.

More About This Blog

My name is Kevin Ahearn and I have been a movie lover ever since a kid. My passion has only grown with age, and recently, with Netflix, I have thoroughly endulged myself.

I don't have any prior review experience except the ranting and raving I do with my friends. I read many movie review sites such as: Rotten Tomatoes, Joblows Movie Reviews, and most importantly IMDB. Every time I watch a movie, I immediately check IMDB for any interesting facts, and use it to find interesting quotes.

I hope to get a lot of feedback so that it can evolve into the best it can be. My basic set up will be to introduce the movie, post a summary, then move to a pro/con list. I do my best to practice an unbiased approach in life, and these reviews will be no exception.

The movies that I will review are ones I find interesting, inspiring, and unique. Requests are definitely something that I need because if it isn't a movie I have seen and is adored by someone, then I will go watch it.

My rating system as of now are "Kevo's". Yea, it's cheesy, but so is everything until it catches on. Go to the "Ratings" section to understand a little bit more about how many "Kevo's" make it worth watching.

I hope you enjoy it.

Special Thanks To

My brothers

Pete: Without your hard earned Dominoes Dollars to buy so many movies while you were in high school and college, movies wouldn't have been so easily attained. I still credit watching Boondock Saints BEFORE it became wildly popular because you were the first person to bring it to my attention You're still one of my favorites to chill and watch a movie with.

Tim: I wouldn't want to be left alone to watch a movie more than after a fight with you. Just kidding. You are one person that I can always count on to catch a stupid line from a movie that we watched together, especially the millionth time we saw Saving Silverman. Also, you brought me Mary.

Sean: Movies made you the easiest kid to babysit. All I had to do was pop in a movie, and within 10 minutes you passed out. It will be a parenting strategy I will use 'till the end. You are also always one open to hear me discuss a movie, even when you don't give a s***.

Mary: Your are like the Jesus to my Movie Bible. There was the old testament, in which I watched movies that everyone had seen and loved. Then you came along and gave me new inspiration. Chinatown, Primal Fear, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. All movies that I never would have thought to watch, until you showed me the way. One day we will write that script....

My IU buddies: There are so many of you to thank, but a group that I always trust. Ben, Nat, Mitch, Darrow, Sherrizle, Ando, Lemperis, Mills, Pundy, Cox, Chelsea, 716 (for all those dumb movies we watched just to laugh at), and more. All you guys watched countless movies with me, and ALWAYS provide amazing and hillarious discussions.

JP: Whatever movie you watched, I chose to ignore. Your terrible taste showed me the best movies to put on for my future young children, because they are ridiculous and tasteless. I kid.

Finally, my parents. You provided me with a great place to watch them, and the perfect couch to have girls to watch with, HEYOOOO.

Thanks to all of you. It has never been overlooked.

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