I finally got around to seeing Blood Diamonds and it was a really good. I can see why it was nominated for an Oscar. The things that went on in Sierra Leone was horrible and it made me think about what I’d do in the same situation. The random killings, families split apart, a nation against itself. All over money and our need for more bling.

I really liked the storyline that focused on a desperate father putting his life on the line to find his son and have his family together again. I would do the same thing. That’s love at it’s highest form. The worst thing is what the RUF did to the young boys. They were brainwashing kids with no family and no hope and making them the next generation of killers. It’s hard to believe something like this happened and still may be happening in other parts of the world.

I feel blessed that my family doesn’t have to endure what they have. We have so many freedoms that we don’t appreciate and take for granted on a daily basis. From what I’ve read there’s peace, but I’m sure the problem has moved elsewhere. I say I want to help, but don’t know how. So I guess I’ll get back to my life and continue on with things as they are. Isn’t that what we all do? Frustrating isn’t it?

Sierra Leone Civil War
The Other War

Director: Chris Miller Co-Director: Raman Hui
Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Justin Timberlake

Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and Puss in Boots are back for a third outing but this time around the laughs are few and the plot is somewhat hazy. The original debuted six years ago and pretty much took every pot shot possible at the studio Walt Disney. The jokes were original and it was a breath of fresh air. Shrek 2 debuted in 2004 and to my surprise was just as amusing and creative as the original (if not better). It went on to become one of the highest domestic grossing films of all times (third only to Titanic and the original Star Wars).

Shrek and Fiona return to Far Far Away because Fiona’s father is dying. Shrek and Donkey have the complex task of finding Arthur, who is next in line to become king. This sets up another journey for Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots and that’s when Shrek 3 is at its best because the chemistry between these characters is dynamic. Donkey and Puss in Boots are still the scene stealers of the movie and you will leave the film wanting more of the side kicks.
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Director: Sam Raimi
Starring: Tobey Mcguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Dallas Bryce Howard

Everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back and he has his hands full in the third adaptation of the popular comic book. In addition to moonlighting at Spider-Man, Peter Park must juggle college life, freelance photographer, his Aunt May, and his relationship with Mary Jane Watson. That’s a balancing act even Spider-Man can’t juggle and his life as he knows it, soon begins to unravel. Flash back to end of Spider-Man 2; Peter and Mary Jane are finally together but Peter must leave because Spider-Man is needed. Remember Mary Jane’s facial expression as she looks out the window at Spider-Man swinging away. It was not a look of happiness, but more along the lines of disappointment. She had to come to grips that this was the life that awaits if she wanted to be with Peter. It was a foreshadowing of things to come and that’s exactly where Spider-Man 3 picks up.
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