Static Radio Reviews

Dave Chapelle's Block Party: Miles

2006-06-23T08:22:00.000-05:00

To be honest, I was hoping for a little more of Dave's humor and less music, but that's the way it turned out. There is a lot of hip hop in this movie (as you might have guessed). I only recognized 2 songs in the whole movie (I am very unhip). The sound track does have a certain energy, though, that keeps things moving. Basically, Dave throws a block party in the middle of Brooklyn and invites a lot of people. I liked the humor and enjoyed the music. Grade B

The Pink Panther: Miles

2006-06-17T12:49:00.000-05:00

Go watch the original series of movies starring the great Peter Sellers. I didn't finish watching this one with Steve Martin, but it didn't seem to be getting any better as it went along. The physical comedy seemed tired. Grade F

Fun With Dick and Jane:Miles

2006-06-02T22:15:00.000-05:00

This is a comedy that turns into a big political message. Jim Carey works for a company that sounds a lot like Enron. The company suddenly folds. Jim and wife (Tea Leone) are forced to cut corners and take on a life of crime. I think I'm developing a thing for Tea (she can hold me up anytime, Grrrrrr). Grade C.

Date Movie:Miles

2006-06-02T22:08:00.000-05:00

The cover to the DVD said the script was written by 2 of the 6 writers of the "Scary Movie" movies, so I thought I'd give this a try. Bad choice. It's lame. How many spoofs of the fake orgasm scene from "When Harry Met Sally" have we already seen on TV and in other films? Don't waste your time. Grade D

The Ringer: Miles

2006-06-02T22:05:00.000-05:00

Can there be humor in a film about a guy trying to "fix" the Special Olympics? Yes. I found this DVD to be rather funny. Johhny Knoxville's uncle has some great lines in this. As a bonus, there's a hot blonde chick in this, too. Grade B

Cheaper By The Dozen 2: Miles

2006-06-02T22:00:00.000-05:00

I think I laughed maybe about 3 times while I watched this DVD. In other projects, I really like Eugene Levy and Steve Martin. They just can't seem to get this one going. As you watch this, you keep thinking, "Hmmmm, I seen this before...". Grade C

Ice Age: the meltdown bob lement

2006-04-04T09:55:00.000-05:00

haiku review

A Shallow Puddle
Next Ice Age : Refreeze with Skrat
More Entertaining

Bad News Bears: Miles

2006-03-19T19:10:00.000-06:00

Billy Bob Thorton is back. This time he's coaching a bunch of kids in the sport of baseball. This could have been called "Bad Santa 2". I enjoyed all the one-liners from Billy Bob. It's great to see him insult little kids. Grade B.

Zathura: Miles

2006-03-19T19:05:00.000-06:00

This is Jumanji without as many yucks. I liked at the theater and on DVD. It's fun. Two brothers start playing a game and are sent into the galaxy to battle aliens, astroids and each other. Zak for "Punked" makes an appearance about half way through the film. Grade B.

The Brothers Grimm: Miles

2006-03-19T18:59:00.000-06:00

This one was really hard to rent at the video store. I assumed that meant that it was good. I was wrong. It's a two hour fairy tale about 2 brothers battling a witch. The needs some serious chopping for time. I wasn't into any of the characters. Grade D.

Flight Plan: Miles

2006-03-19T18:55:00.000-06:00

That Jodi Foster is an acting fool! I liked her in this, but I was having some trouble with the story. Her daughter has disappeared aboard some big ass airplane and nobody can recall if she was even there to begin with. It's a big cover up (sorry to ruin the movie). Grade C.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Miles

2006-03-19T18:51:00.000-06:00

As these films come out, I loose a little more interest in the series. A teenage Harry Potter is looking a little like John Lennon on Sgt. Pepper's. It's OK. The kids are getting older. I kept expecting them to sneek off and have a beer with Haggard. Grade C

Curious George : bob lement

2006-03-12T19:53:00.000-06:00

haiku movie review

Goofy Doofy Ted
Wears a Yellow Suit and Hat
Finds a Monkey

The Day After Tomorrow: Miles

2006-02-04T22:34:00.000-06:00

The ice age has struck again and most of the U.S. is in a deep freeze. I liked the special effects. I wasn't crazy about the story, though. It put me in the mind of "Twister" from a few years ago. Grade C.

Are We There Yet?: Miles

2006-02-04T22:29:00.000-06:00

Is this movie over yet? My children must hate me because they made me watch this. This is ironic because in the movie Ice T hates kids. I'll never get back this 90 minutes in my life. Don't waste your time. This is another one, though, that's safe for kids. Grade D.

Must Love Dogs:Miles

2006-02-04T22:24:00.000-06:00

Yes, I watched a chick flick. I was hoping to see Diane Lane naked, but no such luck. She's a recent divorcee who is looking to hook up on the internet. Enter John Cusack. He's also recently divorced. They hook up in the end. A few mild chuckles. Grade B

A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy : bob lement

2006-01-29T20:33:00.000-06:00

haiku dvd review

thumb pointed upwards
is only for the effort
not execution

Fantastic Four : bob lement

2006-01-28T07:44:00.000-06:00

haiku dvd review

Everyone's bored
by those un-Fantastic Four
follow the dots plot

The 40 Year Old Virgin: Miles

2006-01-23T18:33:00.000-06:00

Ok, you probably have already seen this one and heard all the reviews. Very funny stuff. The body waxing scene is classic. It has some great lines, too. I would put this one right up there with "Animal House" and "Caddy Shack". Grade A.

Broken Flowers: Miles

2006-01-23T18:22:00.000-06:00

Does Bill Muarry have a 20 year old bastard son? I'm not telling. This is low key Bill at his best. Some perverts out there (i.e. Bob LeMent of Staticradio.com) will enjoy the brief full frontal female nudity. Others may enjoy the kooky neighbor that encourages Bill to check out the situation with his "son". I enjoyed last year's "Lost In Translation", so I guess I'm into this one, too. Grade B.

Wedding Crashers: Miles

2006-01-23T18:06:00.000-06:00

This a funny movie, although I didn't think it lived up to all the hype I heard on the street. I liked watching Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn scam the babes. Although I liked it, I felt as though I've seen some of this stuff done by the same guys in other movies. I suppose I'm still stuck on "Old School", one of my favorites from the past few years. A lot of topless shots. Nice. Grade B

The Dukes of Hazzzzzzard: Miles

2006-01-23T08:33:00.000-06:00

You know, I always thought the original TV show was stupid. The movie is actually worse than the show. Why did I rent this? I watched about the first 30 minutes and then turned it off. From what I saw, it had no real laughs and Jessica Simpson is no Daisey Duke. Grade F

American Pie: Band Camp: Miles

2006-01-22T22:10:00.001-06:00

I wasn't going to rent this, but my wife's friend, Susan, told me this dvd was really funny. The bad news for me is that Susan is a complete mental patient. This movie sucks. Not even the great Eugene Levy can save this piece of shit. It does have a little T & A, but nothing else. Grade: F

Rebound: Miles

2006-01-22T21:55:00.000-06:00

Yes, I actually like this movie. It's not original, but I did like it better than last summer's "Kicking and Screaming". Martin Lawrence is a college coach who looses his job. His solution? He must prove himself by coaching junior high basketball. It's very predictable, but it's OK for kids to watch (if you have kids). My garde:C

The Constant Gardner: bob lement

2006-01-18T20:23:00.000-06:00

Haiku Review

Confusing Jumble
Flashback haven hard follow
Rachel Weitz naked