Smallville

The year was 2001 I was still in middle school just like any regular new teenage boy and I needed a teenage fix to watch TV… one day I went to my cousin house who had Orbit [Now known as Orbit Showtime (OSN)] my cousin let me watch a channel called America Plus and I watched a TV series was just new and exclusive for this channel only… In that show I saw a farm boy who just want to be normal as the other kids in school his name was familiar so as his super powers I couldn’t believe it myself at first so I had to check it out… apparently it was true the name of that show and it hero wasn’t familiar after all… after a long 10 seasons it finally comes to an end after I watched that finale I clapped and clapped to this series that gave me my best 10 seasons of my life… Ladies and Gentlemen I present you my favorite TV show and it hero the [S] guy who inspired me and made me the person who I am now since I was 5 years old… the prequel of Superman in The CW Hit & Everlasting TV Series Smallville.

In October 1989, a huge meteor shower destroyed most of the town of Smallville, Kansas. This event brought Jonathan and Martha Kent what they always wanted, a son they named Clark. In 2001, their son is becoming a man -he has two best friends, Pete Ross and Chloe Sullivan, and a crush on the hottest girl in school, Lana Lang, not to mention a budding friendship with future nemesis Lex Luthor. But his parents have been hiding a secret from him: they found him inside a spaceship when the meteor shower came. As he begins to develop his powers and discover more abilities that will soon transform him into Superman, Clark begins to take on his mantle as the Man of Steel.

Got interested with the story well here is the effects… well at first it wasn’t that much for the visual and the sound in the first 3rd or 4th season but it got slightly better and better by every season especially with the sound effect those were really horrible in the past… ether way the special effect was Meah at first but later it became fantastic.

Finished with the effects heading to the characters since the first till the last season and they are:

5th: Lex Luthor played by Michael Rosenbaum at the very first seasons I like him but in the same time I was careful after all he is playing Lex Luthor, Clark Kent nemesis Michael Rosenbaum really gave us a side of we never saw it coming I really liked Lex and that is why he is on my list… And yes Michael I am wondering how Lex Luthor would look like if he had hair XD.

4th: Oliver Queen played by Justin Hartley Yep the Green Arrow himself is in it too with a huge role… never see that coming when I saw him for the first time never believed he was Oliver Queen I mean I thought he was a playboy at first but most of the series he is a playboy but when duty call he wear his green suit and shoot his arrow towards the bad guys… And I have a confession we all know that Green Arrow have a Robin Hood Hat and a Mustache well thank god they didn’t give him one because Justin Hartley will look ridicules with a mustache but for the hat maybe otherwise either way he will be our good old buddy Ollie to all of us .

3rd: Lois Lane played by Erica Durance she will come later in the series after all we all know that Lois met Clark after few years our fearless yet enthusiastic reporter is in the series I mean after all Clark Kent without Lois Lane that doesn’t add up right… Erica Durance made Lois Lane real that’s right not only Terri Hatcher can do that she is by far the best Cameo of Lois Lane yet.

2nd: Chloe Sullivan played by Allison Mack I never knew Chloe and she had a very small roles in the comics according to my resources this time we have seen her in action and Allison Mack was the perfect fit for the role because now we might see Chloe in more major roles like this after all she is Clark childhood best friend he wouldn’t be here without her.

1st: Clark Kent played by Tom Welling for me and for most of us he is a must… like I said in the intro of this post Clark Kent will always be my personal childhood hero he has a very special place in my heart and represent a very huge part of who I am… Tom Welling did a great and wonderful job materializing The Boy Wonder so he could become The Man of Steel I saw the greatness of Clark Kent in him just like I saw it in Christopher Reeve & Brandon Routh when they played this character in their movies and if you asked who I favored aside from Tom Welling I would say Christopher Reeve because let’s face it we have a history [May you rest in peace Christopher Reeve… I will always remember you]… I thank Tom Welling for his performance & I hope that I can see him in other great roles or producing as I saw his brilliant production in “Hell Cats” (Witch I will talk about it soon… Thank you Tom for portraying my hero and let us see you in other projects (^_^).

Music is my theme in every TV Series and I have a great faith of the CW Music department “Save Me” by Remy Zero is one of these song will keep ringing in my ear for long period of time and there are so many great mix of music such as Evanescence, R.E.M., The Rapture’s, Coldplay and so many others and let’s not forget the composer of some of these songs and series scores of Mark Snow he did a great job for the series and I thank him for his hard work.

Finally with tears on my eyes… Yes people I loved that show… I have to say goodbye to my everlasting TV Show it reminded me when they decided to cut F.R.I.E.N.D.S off the air I couldn’t believe this is it… we all saw it coming eventually but true for what they say [When it Come You Will Know it] and I did when they announced Smallville end I felt that I finally reached the finish line so as the cast & crew of Smallville you’ve been a great deal for us all The Smallville Fans it’s been a wonderful 10 years that we spent with you with no regrets your work will be remembered by all of us some of you had scarified a lot for the show and we appreciate it from the bottoms of our hearts… Smallville will never fade of my memories and never will and won’t be a first for some us everlasting fans of the series… I hope we see all of you moved on in your lives and see your greatness once again in other project than Smallville and remember no matter what happened we will be there to support you after all you changed our lives for all of us and we thank you for that… Finally IMDb gave it 7.7 but to hell with that it deserve on my scale 10/10 with proud (^_^).

 

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

So it’s been a long time since I watched a machines movie and not in a futuristic way I mean this type of movie stays forever in our memories and decided to never leave us alone since we were kids… That’s right our favorite machines or I would love to prefer Autobots are back in their third sequel presented in 3D & without Megan Fox (Shocking isn’t it ;b) I present you Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

In 1961, the Ark, a Cybertronian spacecraft carrying an invention capable of ending the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, crash lands on the far side of the moon. n the present, the Autobots assist the US military in preventing conflicts around the globe. During a mission to Chernobyl to investigate suspected Alien technology, Optimus Prime finds a fuel cell from the Ark, discovering it had survived its journey from Cybertron. Meanwhile, Sam Witwicky is frustrated that he is unable to work with the Autobots and failing to find a job. He also becomes envious of the close relationship between his new girlfriend, Carly Spencer, and her boss Dylan Gould. After finding work, Sam is provided information by his co-worker Jerry Wang about the Ark before he is assassinated by Laserbeak – a condor-like Decepticon.

Well now that is a story I never expected… So after the story let’s talk about my favorite subject in the movie Special effects… as expected from the special effects team and the brilliant direction of Michel Bay the sound has became a little bit better that didn’t need but it gave the action scene more realistic I mean if you saw the Autobots & the Decepticon you will know what I mean as a matter in fact aside than the story the special effects is a very huge reason to watch this fantastic movie.

Finished with effects…Time for characters

5th: Lennox played by Josh Duhamel still our favorite boy scout but this time he’s an agent and looked sleeker yet smarter than before and a better leader.

4th: Carly Spencer played by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley So she is the new chick as they say I gotta say I’m starting to like this girl already sure we miss Megan Fox but Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was a good choice she did her role as his girlfriend that he loves and mastered it.

3rd: Bumblebee played by various voices though I prefer the Camaro itself but he’s our Bee if weren’t for him we wouldn’t have a really good start with the saga he still at his very best with all his moves and still got his moments too.

2nd: Sam Witwicky played by Shia LaBeouf I must put him here this time cause he started to lose it…. Kidding he still the same punk altitude guy with so many catchphrases with a fast talk like you never believe and let’s not to forget the moment that he screamed like a little girl like any transformers movie he make… he is the guy who make sure you still having a good time yet.

1st: Optimus Prime voice played by Peter Cullen by far in this movie Optimus Prime has the biggest role in this movie I finally saw the real Optimus Prime that I knew and he looks better than ever.

Finally I have to say what a great movie that was I really enjoyed watching it from the first to the last it was one of my favorite and it still is a great mix of action and humor I mean seeing Shia LaBeouf screaming like a girl it is just one of them IMDb.com gave it 6.7/10 I give it 8.3/10.

 

[Chili’s] Cowboy Steak Fajitas

So I was out for lunch after I bought for my mother her cast protector or whatever you guys say I decided to have a real food since it’s been a long time eating in a menu based restaurant I decided to go to Chili’s and have their own Grilled Margarita Chicken except I encountered a new dish couldn’t resist and wished that I brought my Good Camera [Referring to my Canon Powershot] but what the hell it’s been a long time since I had a Fajitas and this is their latest addition [Chili’s] Cowboy Steak Fajitas.

It’s your choice of Beef, Chicken or Combo of a tendered, grilled peppercorn steak drizzled with ancho-ranch dressing and topped with crispy jalapenos and onion strings, Served with grilled onions, bell peppers and a side of BBQ Sauce.

I really loved it couldn’t believe it was that good I also loved the smell it was really nice and the onion strings never been better with the ancho-ranch dressing it gave it a really good mix of taste you won’t regret having it… The prices for Beef, Chicken & Combo are 65, 62 & 74 SAR which will be around 17.33, 16.54 & 19.73 USD respectively… And if I have to give it a number I give it 4.7/5 on my scale.

 

Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Well I gotta say I never imagined to see a 4th sequel of this movie since it executive producer decided to make a trilogy and now I just discovered from IMDb.com that there is a 5th sequel that’s right 5th apparently they enjoyed making this movie so much I mean why not it character is now a Disney icon as I hear so her you go for a 4th sequel of Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love — or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.

Moving to the effect as you can see the usual in any Pirates of The Caribbean movies all usual and expected from Victorian Era it has a great visual effects truly but I was hoping the 3D version will be better than this as for the sound well I can say perfect just perfect.
Now finished with the effects time for the characters and here is the best of the best

5th: Blackbeard by Ian McShane I heard of this pirate name he was a very nasty pirate everybody fears him and then when I saw him here it was truly nasty pirate Ian McShane did a great job playing this character

4th: Joshamee Gibbs by Kevin McNally Such loyalty coming for this man but sometimes his loyalty gets the better I mean come on he puts his loyalty on Jack Sparrow we see it in every sequel same results but let’s face it without Gibbs… Jack would be alone in this world.

3rd: Barbosa by Geoffrey Rush Oh My God this guy never gives up do he literally everybody in the hall is saying Ohhh Myyyy Goooood seriously I was one of them such persistent bastard seriously he never ever give up our true version of a cartoon pirate as we grew up just the way we like it.

2nd: Angelica Malon by Penélope Cruz never see that coming I mean yeah Jack is such a womanizer but when you know that he was in a serious relationship that something to beat the eye I mean wow I can see Jack have an eye for her she is just like him but smarter yep if you looking for a female version of Jack Sparrow she’s the one just cross the idiocy & wired moves of his and you will know what I mean

1st: Jack Sparrow by Johnny Depp like I said this character became an icon and only but Johnny Depp made that happened well Jack is still the same as always living as a mighty pirate alone this time but he is still our Jack that we know.

And finally the movie wasn’t in the level I expected to be especially in 3D but at least the storyline is still as fun as ever with it special effect I can say my friend you just watched a pretty much good movie IMDb.com gave it 6.9/10 I give it 7.2/10.

 

Heavy Rain

First time I saw this game I thought it is a 3D movie of some kind apparently I was mistaken it turns out that it was a Playstation 3 exclusive game I was waiting patiently to see the actual game play but when the game was released and I couldn’t find anything I decided to wait for it a little longer… now it got me the chance to test my new Playstation Move and I saw the game play at it glory and enjoyed it amazing story and that is why I gave it a D&W Award… I present you Heavy Rain.

The game’s prologue opens with Ethan Mars, spending his life with his family. He later loses track of one of his sons, Jason, at a busy mall. Jason is soon found, outside on the street, and Ethan jumps to try to save him from an oncoming car. Jason is killed, while Ethan is injured and falls into a coma for six months. Two years after the accident, Ethan is suffering from depression, a fear of crowds, and blackouts that last for several hours. He is estranged from his wife, and his remaining son, Shaun, is distant with him.  While at a park with Shaun, Ethan has another blackout, and wakes to find Shaun missing. Shaun’s disappearance is soon tied to the serial murders of the Origami Killer. The criminal’s modus operandi is to abduct a young boy during the rainy fall season, after which their bodies are found several days later in a remote location, drowning being the cause of death, along with an origami animal figure in their hands, and an orchid on their chest. FBI profiler Norman Jayden, having come to assist the police with the Origami Killer, concludes that the child is locked in a location where, after 6 inches of rainfall, their bodies will be completely submerged and die from drowning. They realize that they have less than three days to find Shaun.

Got interested with the story well enjoy the game play due obviously from the graphics you can say most of it simulation well you right except these simulation has a really great and most enjoyable play for it and I’m talking my first experience with it on the Dualshock so imagine how would it be on the Playstation Move… Yep it became much more realistic than ever and I enjoyed playing the game so much I really do.

Special effects are amazing it let you feel like you are in a real movie I mean the story itself is amazing that made these graphics and sounds sound amazing it really took me into the game atmosphere to a new next level… I felt Just like when I started to play Final Fantasy X for the first time since a very long awaited voice acting (^_^).

After this amazing talk about the story and graphics it’s time for it characters:

4th: Scott Shelby The private investigator who was hired by the families of the victims of The Origami Killer very serious caring old fashion guy who is more determined

3rd: Ethan Mars The father Depressed & Guilty with many phobias I can’t blame him though he’s been through a lot now he is acting like the father that he should be.

2nd: Madison Paige The journalist having insomnia for long and also working an article about The Origami Killer she later soon met Ethan and when she figured out what’s he up to she decided to help him with no questions asks.

1st: Norman Jayden The FBI agent I like this character & yeah maybe because I saw his new toy that called ARI I never knew the FBI has such a thing unless he made happen somehow… I love his sense of justice and finding the killer like and good detective should have.

The music is perfect for every scene though we didn’t listen much to it you can say it was OK I don’t know I was so drawn to the story anyway and forgot about the music :b.

Finally I have to say what a fantastic game they made truly it is one of the best PS3 exclusive game I played for a very long time… well of course there is Uncharted but hey at least we found another title to talk about I really enjoyed the game and it has a very powerful storyline not mentioning it is totally works with PlayStation Move feature I really recommend you to play it if you haven’t played it yet… IGN gave it 9.0/10 I give it 9.7/10.

 

[Fuddruckers] Southwest Burger

So another journey with another burger at Fuddruckers this time I came for the second round of their new burgers and what cought my eye this time is this good looking burger I present [Fuddruckers] Southwest Burger.

 

 

It’s really not much to add that and I forgot to take a picture of the description with me :b… all I know is a grilled burger with Smokehouse bacon, topped with guacamole sauce and nice hot pepper jack cheese.

I liked the burger it was tasty deserve to get my attention I order it on the size of 0.22 Kg which is around ½ Lb at 39 SAR which is around 10.40 USD it is a really tasty burger and it got a 3.7/5 without the bacon.

 

The Hangover Part II

Yeah we all see it coming after so many teasers and rumors about this movie it’s finally here and I’m really glad that I didn’t saw any of the trailers because it is so good watching it without it and obviously from the title you pretty much know what it is I present you the sequel of The Hangover Part II.

Stu is getting married (Yep its Stu’s turn). Along with Doug, Phil, and his soon-to-be brother-in-law Teddy, he regretfully invites Alan to Thailand for the wedding. After a quiet night on the beach with a beer and toasting marshmallows by the camp fire, Stu, Alan and Phil wake up in a seedy apartment in Bangkok. Doug is back at the resort, but Teddy is missing, there’s a monkey with a severed finger, Alan’s head is shaved, Stu has a tattoo on his face, and they can’t remember any of it. The wolf-pack retrace their steps through strip clubs, tattoo parlors and cocaine-dealing monkeys on the streets of Bangkok as they try and find Teddy before the wedding.

Well it’s a comedy movie so there is absolutely nothing about special effects such as Sound & Visual so let’s skip it to it characters and it’s short

3rd: Alan played by Zach Galifianakis for most of you yeah he should be properly no. 1 but seeing a grown man acting completely like a child it’s not my thing but let’s face it if it weren’t for him we would’ve have a movie after all right so yeah I like this character a lot so funny and dumb and Zach Galifianakis was the perfect actor for it.

2nd: Phil played by Bradley Cooper let me tell you I like this character since the first movie and Limitless great actor his character remind me of someone close I know very lovable person but little bit serious and insane he did a great job playing this role in the first and did it again in the sequel.

1st: Stu played by Ed Helms yeah this time it’s the groom turn in no. 1 I really, really feel sorry for him a very nice sweet person who always bad things keep happening to him he give us the true saying of [Why Bad Things Happens to Good People] he showed it to us in a very fun humor way that make us laugh and feel sorry for him at the same time.

Well that’s it for now the movie it’s too damn good to miss and one of my favorite summer movie for this year by far which put him next to Thor I guarantee you that you will love this movie if you want to feel good about yourself and having a great time while you at it trust me in the movie hall I hear 10 to 20 laughter every 10 sec. on IMDb.com it got 6.9/10 and proudly on my scale deserve a 8.6/10.