SPOILERS for: Tim's Vermeer

             
        Now, none of you should know this, but I am a huge fan of documentaries. Me and my Dad are always ecstatic to see what new things we can learn. A few of my personal favorites being; Discovery's Colossal Squid and The Science of Sexual Attraction. While several other history and discovery shows spliced in there. Although I love documentaries, I never see them in the theater. Due to that documentaries are rarely offered in theaters close by, and usually you don't think, "Wow I wish that I could have seen this on the big screen!"
                  Until Penn and Teller decided to follow a close friend's experiment into the technology that would have been required for Vermeer to create his magnificent pieces. Now, this movie I could have seen on the small screen. Yet I still throughly enjoyed it in the theater. Penn and Teller were constantly adding in comedic narration and Tim was quite the comedian himself. With a quote from his blog saying how much his experiment, "Better fucking work!" Which it did. It fucking worked. Tim was able to fully recreate "The Music Room." After reinventing the instrument that is similar to a camera obscura , the basis for modern cameras today. Then totally recreating the room that was to be painted. Tim traveled the world in order to learn the skills which he would need to know in order to pint in the renaissance style, then conversing with several people who have theorized similar things that helped inspire Tim.

             Just from the camera that was recording the whole process of 121 days of painting. That included snippets of swearing and cursing, but most "Dots." And after it was all done Tim was in tears he was so utterly proud of himself. Penn and Teller incorporated a really powerful message that technology and art are not polar opposites, but in fact go together hand in hand. Since from what we were led to believe is that Tim had no prior experience in oil painting. That this device could allow anyone with great patience to paint something that so closely resembles a photographic image. Yet Tim isn't saying that art is not a simple thing, its tedious and difficult. Like everything else. Which is what we see in this film, Tim has to under go several lessons in order to hone new skills that would allow him to pursue this experiment. Which I admire. Tim was very inspirational and was able to record his hobby that was more then creating a very plausible theory, or recreating a piece that has been done over several hundred times. It was the process and his personal satisfaction which he received from this endeavor.
              So bravo Tim, Penn and Teller for a phenomenal film.

Quicky Review on: Muppets Most Wanted

                  Funny story there. I was planning on going to see The Grand Budapest Hotel, but it sold out. So my friends and I went to see Muppets Most Wanted instead, a film we all wanted to see. A golly was it the best squeal to ever grace a cinema screen. With the first musical number that broke the fourth wall and lower your expectations while sining about how ludicrous squeals are. Then bragging about how many Muppets squeals there have been! (seven)

               So the basic plot is the Dominic Badguy has proposed to the newly reunited Muppet Crew that they go on a world tour in order to become popular on an international level. Which obviously they agree to, but Kermit is arrested! Yet, nobody knows that besides animal. Although he and Tina Fey have a wonderful number together! Oh, by the way this movie is not only longer then the last, but has way more musical numbers that are catchy and really clever. So if you are not into musicals, I suggest against going to this film straight away. Now, since this film is made for younger audiences and is a muppet movie -making it known for plots that are handed over to you on a silver platter in the very beginning- some may find it a tad bit non absorbing at times. Though heres a fun game, count how many cameos there are! since there is a load, 29 to be exact.
And HUGE FLIPPING SPOILER HERE, but the sole reason why this film was made so that the could have Usher be The Usher. The pun was perfect and everyone practically suffocated from laughter. The only real thing that I found a bit bamboozling was to see most of the Muppets walking and even dancing. It took me out sometimes since it looked really odd and I'd even say awkward.

             Now, since the Grand Budapest Hotel is such a hit I totally suggest this movie as an alternative. Its light hearted and funny, with little quirky details that just keep you giggling. Now, be sure to bring friends. Since this is defiantly one of those movies you would want to whisper into there ear. Most of mine consisting of, "I love this song!" or "I love him/her!" and "That pun!" Plus the sub plots were adorable and just a blast.
              So race to the theater everybody!

Trailer Tracking: Maleficent

              A live action retelling of the famed "Sleeping Beauty".  Yet from the perspective of Maleficent played by the glorious Angelina Jolie.

               Now my thoughts on these most recent trailers are mixed. First, Lana Del Ray's version of "Once Upon A Dream" is rather haunting. In a very catchy way, but takes the happiness and spring out of it. also the CGI monsters are quite magnificent, really detailed.
              But, then things get confusing. From what I can collect from the "Dream" and "Legacy" trailers is that Maleficent is not trying to seek revenge upon the kingdom out of jealousy for not being invited to the christening of Aurora. that would be following the plot line in tow of the first film. Instead she is trying to protect her from some great force, by killing her? Or at least kidnapping her. Where they then bond over some crazy prophecy and influential/inspirational dialogue. Attempting to seize empathy from the intended audience. Though for this historic villain who is shrouded in mystery, it seems like quite a stretch. Since in the original cartoon film, Maleficent is a rather obscure and shallow character. Filling an evil witch troupe, very well. Now by expanding on her back story and reasoning for cursing Aurora reminds me of the new fad of; "If their's a tragic backstory all crimes are forgiven!" (ahem Loki ahem) Which is annoying once you realize it, but so utterly effective!

               Obviously I won't know anything for sure until I see this film, looking for this explanation. And I will be expecting one, plus a marvelous performance by Angelina Jolie. From Elle fanning not as much. Though props are due to casting and costuming for picking Aurora and Prince Phillip then making them look like the intended young age from the Grimm tale.