Last week I went to see I Love You, Man. It looked funny, and with a cast including Jason Segel and Paul Rudd, I decided to go see it. There’s also a few other actors in the movie, including Jason Bateman and Andy Samberg. The plot is simple: Peter, a real estate agent, meets Zoey and after dating for a few months, asks her to marry him. She accepts and then it becomes apparent that Peter has more girlfriends then guy friends, and he begins a search to find his best man. That is where the comedy begins.
I Love You, Man was a great movie, and a comedy in every sense of the word. Most of the content in the movie is funny, and is not limited to letting people step in your dog’s crap on the boardwalk, meeting unusual guys at the gym, going to Rush concerts, and talking about guy stuff with your friends. The movie definitely hits on the fact that girls tell each other everything and guys talk to their friends about stuff they can only discuss with other guys.
There are not many bad things to say about this movie. There’s not really too much emphasis on the plot, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it makes for a dull moment or two towards the end of the movie. The ending is kind of abrupt, and there can be more comedy added if it would have went on for a little longer. Other than that, I can’t really think of anything negative to say.
Overall, I Love You, Man is a great comedy that people can enjoy. There is a good cast and plenty of memorable moments that will have you laughing and talking about it for quite some time. This is the first great comedy of 2009, and I definitely recommend seeing it. You won’t be wasting your money. Overall, I give it 8/10.
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It’s been a while since I posted a movie review. A few weeks ago I went to see Last House on the Left. The plot is simple – A girl goes with her parents to their vacation home near a lake. She goes into town to meet her friend and they end up getting kidnapped by a group of cons, who take them into the woods and then leave them for dead. The cons end up staying at the parents’ house who exact their revenge. There are some recognizable actors/actresses in this movie; you’ll recognize their face but won’t be able to put a name with it.
Last House on the Left was done very well. Although the first half was somewhat disturbing (look at the rating reason on the poster for more details), the second was good, and meets the standards for modern day horror films. The parents exact their revenge on the cons in different ways, most of which have never been seen before. These methods include a garbage disposal, a curtain rod, and a microwave. I don’t want to spoil too much of it for you. The second half makes this a great horror film.
As far as bad things go, the only negative thing I found was the first half of the movie, and just because of the content it contained. It is definitely hard to watch because of the fact that nothing is held back. Besides some blood and guts in the second half, the first half of the movie basically gives the R rating.
Overall, Last House on the Left is well done, with recognizable actors helping things. The first half is very disturbing but the second half makes up for it, and if you love horror movies, definitely check it out. Ratings wise, I give Last House on the Left 8/10.
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Today’s free Redbox code is 89ZQJ3. The code expires at midnight tonight and is valid for one night free. All rented DVDs must be returned by 9:00PM the next day. Be sure to check out the website to see what movies are available at your local kiosk. Enjoy!
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Until tomorrow, 3/30, Reebok is offering a 30% off coupon with no minimum purchase required. When checking out, use the code SPRING309 to receive the discount. Enjoy!
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I just saw this on one of my deal pages that I frequent and thought I would share. For a limited time only, when you buy one Papa Johns large pizza at regular menu price you get an additional large pizza for free. This is quite a deal and one of the best I’ve seen from Papa Johns. Click on the link for more information. Enjoy!
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There were a lot of deals to come down the wire this week. Here are a few of them that caught my eye…
- Banana Republic is having a Spring Sale, cutting up to 50% off of a wide variety of items. Use the code SHIPPL to get free shipping on your purchases. (This can also include items from Old Navy and Gap)
- ChristianBook.com has a great bargain section, including over 300 items that are discounted over 90%. Even if you aren’t able to find anything in the bargain section that peaks your interest, the site has pretty competitive prices regularly.
- Restaurant.com is offering up to 70% off of their regular prices when you use the code SAVE. The offer expires on 3/31.
- Get a free 3-scoop sundae when you join the Friendly’s BFF Club (Yes, that is really what it’s called…). Also, you get free birthday coupons when you join.
- Old Navy is offering 30% off of your next in store purchase when you use the coupon attached. The offer expires on 4/2.
- Fatheads.com has quite a few of their jumbo decals on clearance for pretty reasonable prices. You have to register with the site before you can view the selection but it doesn’t take long at all.
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There are way too many blogs and articles surfacing on the Internet each day to keep up with everything that I want to read! Even so, I’ve managed to highlight a few of the articles I took a look at this week.
- Everyone loves free stuff, especially free music. If you’re interested in getting free music to your desktop, check out this article on getting millions of free songs to your desktop. (MakeUseOf)
- Tired of giving out the same old business card to people and never getting called? Wow them with an SMS business card. Yes, a business card through text message. It’s free and a great way to make a memorable impression. (Fast Company)
- A lot of folks face career indecision. If you are one of those folks, I suggest checking out Path101. It’s a great site that will allow you to take a career skills profile test, compare your resume with what employers are looking for, and gain tips on how to land the interview and the job. (Mashable)
- Sometimes people take things too far, including breaking the law. Now, you are able to protect your Mac from being stolenand if it is, it’s easy for you to figure out where it is and who has it. If you’ve got a Mac, this is an essential application to install. (MakeUseOf)
- Ramit Sethi just released a book titled “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” and it has garnered a lot of reviews. Check out Trent’s review of the book on The Simple Dollar if you are interested in gaining a better understanding of your financial life, security, and happiness. (The Simple Dollar)
- The grocery store is probably the place where most of us spend a majority of our money, whether we like it or not. To solve this issue, Five Cent Nickel compiled a list of 45 ways that you can save money when going to the grocery store (and not just by using coupons). (Five Cent Nickel)
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This is the third installment of the series “Recession Hot Spots,” which gives you an idea of some places you might like to frequent in these unstable financial times. Each article is pretty much a stand alone post so if you like this edition of “Recession Hot Spots” make sure you check out part one and part two.
Google Books/Google Video
Summary: We’ve all heard of Google but some people don’t know what the folks at Google do besides creating an awesome search engine. There are a lot of features that Google offers and a vast majority (if not all of them) are free to use. Two of the coolest features that Google offers is Google Books and Google Video. 
Google Books is exactly how it sounds – books by Google. Well, not exactly. Google has created a massive database offering a ton of free books to whoever wants to read them. A majority of the books are specialty books that are written on one specific topic but you can often find novels and magazines as well. Google Video can be compared to YouTube (another great recession resource). Google Video offers videos for anyone to view and collates videos found on different sites on the Internet. Most of the time the video will be hosted on YouTube but there are videos that are not.
Economic Benefit: I think this one is pretty cut and dry. If you can get content for free, then why not? There are some limitations when using Google Books (i.e. the book may not be totally viewable online) but it is worth a shot. I recently found one of my school books for this semester on Google Books and if I would have checked the site before purchasing it, I could have saved some serious money. Google Video is great for finding how-to videos and for looking up interviews and documentaries.
Other fish in the sea…: Google Books is not the only place you can find free books. Check out this article that details many more options for your ebook viewing pleasure. Read more…
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Today’s free Redbox rental code is HG7W56. This code is valid for a one night rental until 9:00pm the following evening. Enjoy!
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From March 21 – 28, Chick-Fil-A is going to be participating in their own version of March Madness. During that time frame, if you come in wearing a college logo, you will receive a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich. This has only been confirmed in one location but it’s worth a shot. Can anyone confirm that their local Chick-Fil-A is participating in this awesome promotion? Let us know via the comments!
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