Quad Blogs

Well here we are. It is quite late and my lap top is in the process of slowly dragging itself towards that big computer lab in the sky. I think that the best way to describe its current status can be found in the “Boy Meets World” horror movie spoof episode. In that episode, Eric and Jack both confirmed that, according to slasher movie rules, they will both die because of their promiscuity. Shawn sheepishly added that he will get as sick as you can get without actually dying.

            Ladies and gentlemen, my computer is Shawn Hunter, but with worse hair. Just saving this document is like climbing Mount Everest with Mount Kilimanjaro strapped to your back.

            So, it is for these reasons and with a heavy heart that I must cancel most of the usual Peliculas con Viernes fair for the week. Possibly longer as I continue to adjust to the rigors having something to do between the hours of eight (when did we put an 8 o’clock in the morning?) and five each day.

            I think instead of my usual super long and rambly and Power Point heavy entries, I’m going to focus on keeping these shorter and more focused. Tonight, we’ll do another round of Desert Island Essentials!

            As we discussed last week, for this feature I will need to kidnap you and shipwreck you on a desert island. It’s not something that I want to do, but it is something that I must do. Of course, I’m not the kind of guy who kidnaps out of hate. I prefer my kidnapping to come from a place of love and respect. That is why I’ll giving you a solar-powered, coconut TV/DVD combo. Also, I will allow you to bring THREE DVDs with you on your journey. Three DVDs that you can watch over and over again. This week’s three DVDs all must star noted dreamboat Leonardo DiCaprio! 

Leonardo DiCaprio Edition

            Remember, these aren’t necessarily the best three movies Leo has made, but the ones which also can stand up the best to repeated viewing.  Feel free to rip me for this list or share your own in the comment section. “The Beach” will not appear on this list for two reasons. 1.) It wasn’t all that great. Seeing it once was enough AND 2.) If you’re living on a desert island why the heck would you want to watch a movie about a bunch of people living on a desert island?!?! Here we go!

Inception

            No duh. The unquestioned best movie of 2010 is also the best movie of DiCaprio’s career. The mind-bending neo-noir thriller is equal parts mystery and action flicks. Honestly, watching “Inception” while stuck on a desert island is probably the best way to watch it. Who knows? Maybe by the time I get around to rescuing you (could be a while); you will have finally gotten down to the core of this Russian nesting doll and uncovered all of its secrets.

            Not bloody likely.

                                                                                      Catch Me If You Can

            This clever and charming cat and mouse game stars DiCaprio as an incredibly successful young con man and Tom Hanks as the FBI agent charged with bringing him to justice. Christopher Walken gives a quiet and heart-breaking performance as DiCaprio’s father, also a con man, but one who never quite had a knack for it.

            Directed by Steven Spielberg, “Catch Me If You Can” is a dra-medy based on an incredible true story. It’s a great movie about big dreams and it comes with a hopeful message that could certainly come in handy while you’re passing the time soaking up the sun in your tropical prison.

                     Romeo and Juliet

            Shakespeare has never been this interesting. I mean, taking old English and putting it in the modern day with guns, cars and John Leguizamo? Brilliant! Baz Luhrmann’s take on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers is absolutely the very definition of cool. You literary types can keep your period piece costumes and traditional interpretations. I’ll take DiCaprio’s maddeningly gorgeous blonde locks any day.

            Alright well let’s head on to the Scene of Mystery! Remember, a correct answer will net you a baseball stadium full of Janice Redington’s stuffed animals, while an incorrect answer will likely go on to haunt your very dreams.

What can it be?

            And now on to the Beard of the Day!

Beatles Week continues with the quiet one. Ladies and gentlemen, the "George Harrison."

            That’s all for now! Have a great weekend and vaya con dios!   

Image Credits: Leo , George