My favorite movies of 2010

I just thought I would write this. I meant to write something like this last year, but never got myself around to it. I hope you enjoy, and let me know if you agree, disagree, or any comments you have. Either leave comments on here, talk to me one facebook, or on Twitter (@weckpd). I want it to be known that I am not a critic, just a regular guy who has an affinity for movies.

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: In my opinion this was a movie that was perfect for a person like me. It was funny; had action, while still being funny; did a great job of making it really feel like the movie came from a graphic novel; had great 8-bit graphics and sound in certain scenes. I don't think nearly enough people saw this movie. I could not have been more excited for this movie to come out, and it still exceeded my expectations. I have been preaching the gospel of Scott Pilgrim since then, trying to get as many people to watch it as I could. I know it is not a movie for everyone, but I don't think enough people saw this movie. Edgar Wright did an amazing job with this movie. Some of the shots are just brilliant. Worth seeing in HD when possible.

I would actually give Scott Pilgrim 10 out of 10. I hardly ever give anything that rating to anything, but I have watched Scott Pilgrim 4 times on Blu-Ray and am looking forward to watching the different commentaries as well. I hate how some people make their opinion of a movie based upon how much money it made. Sure it was a big studio movie that didn't make that much at the box office. I would have paid 3 times the normal price to see this in theaters.


Kick Ass:


The Social Network: I really loved the dialog in the movie. I think Aaron Sorkin is to credit for that, he always seems to create such great back and forth between characters. I think Jesse Eisenberg should at least be nominated for Best Actor for this. He is great at being the snarky Mark Zuckerberg. I am looking forward to watching it again. I will most likely buy it on DVD. The Social Network is very entertaining, especially when you consider the fact that for the most part the movie is people sitting at tables talking. My favorite Drama of the year. Although it is not the easiest thing to classify movies into a specific genre in my opinion.


Harry Potter 7.1: I will just start off by saying that this was my favorite of all of the Harry Potter movies that have been released this far. I think the main trio definitely stepped up their performances. I think some of the shots were awesome, showing some great landscapes and countrysides. I am able to separate my opinion of Harry Potter movies from the books. I know some people judge them based on how close they are to the book. I just like to look at the movie as a movie and not make a comparison. I don't remember every detail from the books anyway. Odds are, if you didn't want to see it you won't go out and see it based upon my recommendation.


Toy Story 3: I absolutely loved Toy Story 3. I actually cried at the very end. The tears caught me off guard, I guess I am too much of a robot to cry at movies, or I am just really good at separating myself from the movie itself. Something in the final scene of Toy Story 3 really struck a chord with me and I just felt myself tearing up. I would really like to see it again. I liked the addition of random new voice actors for example Kristen Schaal. I think this movie was a great end to the Toy Story Trilogy. It was nice to see Pixar go back to the franchise that helped it get its start.

Honorable Mention:

Hot Tub Time Machine: I enjoyed it, but you have to come in with the correct expectations. It was funny. You can't go in expecting some elaborate plot. I pretty much love all things Clark Duke. I think some people were expecting a genuinely good movie which I was not expecting.

Red: I thought it was entertaining and funny. a solid 2.5 out of 4 maybe 2.75 out of 4. Predictable story, but it had action to keep the attention with explosions and a really good cast of characters. Don't go in expecting too much. It was very violent, but because there was no blood it was still a PG-13 movie.

Didn't See, but Want to:

Inception: I just never got around to seeing it, I am sure I will see it sooner or later.

Shutter Island: Scorsese movie, 'nuff said.

The Town: Heard pretty good things, Jon Hamm is a pretty man.

How To Train Your Dragon: I have a soft spot for Jay Baruchel. I am just sad I won't be able to see it in 3D in the theaters any longer. 5th highest rated movie of 2010 on rottentomatoes.com

Tangled: Heard great things about this movie as well. I am just worried about going to see a Matinée of this movie all alone. Will probably wait to watch it at home.

Easy A: Emma Stone is awesome in just about any movie, and Ebert gave it 2 thumbs up.

Cyrus: Had some great buzz back when it was released, but never really got past a small release. Supposed to be funny.

Catfish: Heard this movie has a weird twist to it. Also was told not to watch the trailer before seeing it.

Tiny Furniture: Lena Dunham wrote, directed, and starred in this movie. Supposed to be a movie that could potentially launch a career. She already is working on her next movie being produced by Judd Apatow.

Despicable Me: Yet another animated movie that I would like to see.

Monsters:I think this movie has like 2 characters in it and a long journey involving aliens.

Looking Forward to:

Green Hornet: Seth Rogen and Michel Gondry sounds like an interesting combination to me.

Paul: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost together again, this time directed by Greg Mottola, I will take that combo any day of the week.

The Fighter: Heard lots of good buzz about this. I will see it sooner or later.

Harry Potter 7.2: I loved 7.1 so I have to look forward to 7.2

True Grit: Jeff Bridges looks awesome in this.

Cowboys and Aliens: Silly name with an awesome cast/director combo.

Sucker Punch: I saw a teaser for this and it seemed like another cool movie from Zack Snyder.

Alright, as usual I am always open for new suggestions. Let me know if there is something you think I should see and I will add it to my very lengthy list of movies to see. I am also always up for discussion if anyone would like to discuss movies.

Thanks for reading.

Follow-up to my last post.

Well that last post I wrote about a girl and this is just a follow up to what has happened since.

I probably only have myself to blame for all of this. I probably guilted her into reconsidering her decision. We got back together after but it was not the same. She never really opened up to me. I was never someone she talked to about her feelings, it was always after the fact when she would tell me she was nervous about something the next day, or just not in a good mood. Never told me the day of, just acted distant again.

Knowing me I have idealized every part of her, but she literally met everything that I said I was looking for in someone else. We had very compatible senses of humor. Had similar interests in tv and movies. We were able to have open discussions about such things and debate them without getting mad at one another.

I read too much into her flirting. Its actually funny, one of her friends liked the idea of me dating her much more than she ever did. The first week was amazing but once she started to question it, it was just never the same. I guess it is time for me to really let go since we are not going to be dating. Its always nice to have someone to compare compatibility of everyone in the future to. And its funny, I was not the one who was thinking of this as dating to begin with.

I have never been so messed with in the head before. Throughout the whole thing I don't think she communicated very well at all. I was always in the dark with how she was feeling even when I was being honest and up front about it. She said she valued honesty and openness, but I think her friend knew much more about how she felt than I ever did. I really wish we could just start over from scratch. I would probably still be hesitant at first.

Its funny how I went into this thinking of it as someone just to hang out and do things with from time to time, but on that first visit she had other ideas. Then I was convinced to go for that, but then she changed her mind. God I love getting fucked with. I think the problem was that she started thinking about the relationship as a relationship and the put a damper on it. When she was just as happy an excited as I was it was amazing. Then suddenly the actual realization that she was in a relationship and it was over. I just don't understand it, maybe that is just my problem. I am wired differently than everyone else. I lead myself on too much. I know we have chemistry and then I assumed that actually meant something to someone other than myself.

The weird thing is that I now know its over. I am at least at peace with that. I am used to being a bit down and alone. I just get too excited by the idea of being with someone. I think either way I would have felt ok. I must be the only person who gets lonely. She sure doesn't seem to want that kind of companionship. Maybe i want it too much. I really want to rewire my brain and how it works. I am just tired of this. I don't want to be wanting this all the time. I want to be able to just shrug it off and not care. I envy her for being able to do that.

I really want to not be messed up like this anymore. This could just be that I am not healthy enough to be in a relationship.

I still think part of the problem is that she is afraid to be in a relationship where everything is on the table. She definitely held back a lot in the relationship when she started thinking about this. I just don't think you can go through a relationship and hide things that bother you. I might just expect people to be too open and honest about stuff.

I need to take some time to reflect upon this and to continue working on myself.I know I need to work on myself a lot both physically and psychologically. I need to take some time away from girls, not that I actually have to try to do that. I am glad I at least had a chance to talk to this girl and get some answers. I need to figure out what it is I want in the future. This time around I was really just looking for someone to do things with and then if that developed into something that would be ok. If not, oh well.

For those who will be asking from this, yes I am ok. I am not really depressed from this, maybe it has not set in yet, or maybe I have learned to work with it.