All posts by Kev Brock

I'm a musician, singer/songwriter, blogger, writer, poet, bodybuilder, movie lover, music lover, video gamer, history/political buff, conservative/republican, etc. I like to do a lot of things.
movies

Report: Clint Eastwood finally speaks on “Gran Torino”, but it ain’t another Dirty Harry flick…

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While Clint Eastwood’s next directed film “Changeling” that stars Angelina Jolie hits theaters Oct. 24th, Clint finally opens up about the next film he plans on directing and “starring” the leading role in titled “Gran Torino”. He confirms he isn’t playing Harry Callahan again but he explains he’ll be playing a Korean war veteran who is a racist and very open about hating on other people not in his race, he bonds with an immigrant Asian neighbor over a classic car.

Eastwood to start filming “Gran Torino” next after he’s finished promoting and marketing “Changeling”? It’s definitely a possibility.

USA Today reports:

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2008-10-05-clint-eastwood_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

Even though it’s no Dirty Harry film, “Gran Torino” still sounds good. Since this film is about a racist, expect this film to create some big controversy in the media. Spike Lee will probably be all over Eastwood again.

I’m looking forward to seeing “Changeling” ’cause I’m definitely seeing that film in theater when it comes out this month.

Kev

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Report: Bryan Singer’s “Superman: Returns” sequel will get the greenlight if Chris Nolan signs on to “Batman 3″…

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Even though Warner Bros. is planning a reboot of Superman with a darker tone, Warner Bros. also has plans with Bryan Singer still making the sequel to “Superman: Returns”. So look like Singer’s “Superman: Returns” sequel is still happening. Look like we’ll get two new Superman movies in the future.

They said if Christopher Nolan signs on for “Batman 3”, Bryan Singer’s “Superman: Returns” sequel will get greenlighted, and all other superhero projects will move forward as well. They are waiting for Nolan’s “Batman 3” confirmation before anything.

More on it here:

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-dc-comics-president-gives-superman-update-5511

That’s good news that Singer is still on board for the “Superman: Returns” sequel, glad he is still doing it even though Warner Bros. is making a darker Superman reboot. Cool.

Kev

movies

Report: Eric Bana is “Armored”…

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Eric Bana is in negotations with Millenium Films to star in a heist film titled “Armored’ which is a remake of a 2004 French film. Director F. Gary Gray is in talks to helm the film also.

Eric Bana next stars in JJ Abrams “Star Trek” as the villain Nero, set to hit theaters May 8th.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117993721.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Sounds like a cool flick. Eric is a good actor too.

Kev

Politics/war, TV

Tonight’s Saturday Night Live Weekend Update special on NBC…

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I watched the tonight’s “Saturday Night Live – Weekend Update” special for the Elections. And it was a LOL riot fest! I laughed hard throughout the whole thing! It was hilarious!

I find the 2nd Obama/McCain Debate spoof to be the best skit of the entire show. During that Debate 2 with Obama/McCain was mostly making fun of Tom Brokaw’s “time limits” when speaking. Bill Murray who is a former SNL star made a cameo during that skit and he was hilarious as usual.

Rumours were swirling that the real Sarah Palin herself was supposed to do a cameo but I didn’t see her on there. Look like Sarah is not on tonight but she will be on in the future, definitely sometime before the Elections happen.

SNL “Weekend Update” spin off was great. SNL should do this more often.

Kev

music

Report: Hip hop hooorraayyy HOOoooo Heeeeyyy Hoooooo….Naughty By Nature confirms reunion….

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Get ready to raise both of your arms to the sky and wave them back and forth as you sing along to “Hip Hop Hooray”. Yes, that’s right, the iconic rap group who made it big in the 80’s are set to making a return with it’s original members. The group plans to go back into the studio to record a new album titled “Anthem Inc.”. They have plans on being more “mature” in their music for their next album since they are not kids anymore. They want their new music to be different than their earlier days.

Billboard reports:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003872638

I’ll admit I used to like this rap group when I was young. If anybody still cares abou them, it would surprise me.

I’m not afraid to say that I have seen them live in concert once long ago. I don’t like them anymore like I once did though.

Kev

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Report: Bill Murray calling for a female as a “Ghostbuster” for third film…

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Bill Murray is still expressing his excitement for “Ghostbusters 3”, it’s just great to see!!! Bill says he wants the 3rd Ghostbusters film to be more like the 1st one. Since the next film is focused on training new Ghostbusters, Bill has an idea that he would like to see a female casted as one of the new Ghostbusters.

MTV Movies Blog reports:

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/10/09/bill-murray-calls-for-female-ghostbuster-in-third-film/

He probably means a young female as a new Ghostbuster.

Who are they gonna call?

Scarlett Johansson? Natalie Portman? Maggie Gyllenhaal?

Either one would make me go see it.

Kev

music

Confirmed: Guns N’ Roses “Chinese Democracy” to be released Nov. 23rd…

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Turns out that the long rumoured release date for Gn’R “Chinese Democracy” for Nov. 23rd is true!

Billboard reports:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003872663

Like I said once before, I’m not believe this if this is actually on the shelves Nov. 23rd. If Axl pushes the release date back again for the 100th time, I give up on Guns N’ Roses.

On Nov. 23rd I will go to Best Buy to see if the album is on the shelves for myself. If it is, I’ll definitely pick it up.

Lets hope 14 years is worth the wait.

Kev

Random/off topic posts

Going to GED adult education…

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So I’ve been going to GED adult education classes to get my GED diploma. I’ve been going the last few days and so far things are going well. I graduated high school with a IEP diploma, but I’m going for a GED so I can go to college in the future. GED is just like high school all over again but a little different. I want to get an education so I can get a better job/career in life. Get back into office/business work again is the type of work I want to do.

After my GED class today, I went to Best Buy to pick up a few things. Just picked up the “Iron Man” 2 disc DVD, and picked up a few music CD’s: Oasis “Dig Out Your Soul” and The Clash “Live at Shea Stadium”, I will review those albums after I listen to them a few times.

When I went to the Wilton Mall after Best Buy, I was just on my way into the bookstore. And around comes the corner, comes walking a familiar bald looking guy. Who was that bald looking guy? It was no one other than Joe Nacco. Yep, I ran into Joe Nacco at the Wilton Mall today. I was suprirsed to see him. At first, I wasn’t sure if it was really him or not, I thought to myself, “Nah, it can’t be Joe Nacco”, but when the man stuck his hand out for a handshake, that confirms it was really him. We didn’t talk long, it was just a quick, “Hi, how are you, what are you up to these days” kind of thing, he couldn’t talk long because Joe looked like he was in a real hurry. It’s great to see Joe back in the area again though. I’m still trying to get out to see a show of his now he’s playing in the Capital District area again.

This is what I’ve been up to in life. Work, trying to get an education, and all sorts of stuff. I’ve been kind of busy.

Kev

Politics/war

Thought: McCain/Palin are doing the right thing calling Obama a terrorist and “That one”…

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You Obama supporters out there have to figure out why McCain and Palin are trying to dig the truth out in Obama, on the reason why they call Barack Obama a terrorist. Obama associated with William Ayers. If you don’t know who William Ayers is yet do your research. Williiam Ayers is the one who helped Barack Obama get his rise in politics, they are both Chicago natives.

William Ayers is a domestic terrorist who is a citizen of a country with the acts of terrorism directed against. Domeestic terrorists are the people who associate with the Klu Klux Klan and other dangerous people.

Read all about Wililam Ayers here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Ayers#Fugitive_Days:_A_Memoir

Joe Biden says that McCain/Palin’s attacks at Obama call him a terrorist is dangerous? No. The people supporting Obama is dangerous.

If Obama is elected, this country will be even more danger than ever. McCain never supported terrorism like Obama did, McCain was always a fighter. This is why McCain is going to be the next President no matter what happens.

Kev