The Lego Movie: everything is awesome

It is often the case that movie's get over-hyped.  I've been fooled many a times, and with all the press this got, I just assumed someone did a good job marketing a ridiculous child's movie.  And then the rotten tomato score came out.  And I must say, I was very appreciative of this movie.  Though I found all the bright colors and flying Lego pieces over-stimulating, the story was highly original.  And kinda meta... very legit.  The story centers on an average Joe who becomes extraordinary in a world of lemmings (and the Justice League apparently) and has a great message that both parents and children can enjoy.  And really does make you want to get out the ol' Lego set and build something.  Dan Lin, this was a very good look... though, it was perfectly fine in 2-D.

Netflix Binge: Documentaries

I'm recovering from illness, so I wanted to attempt to learn something/be productive to offset my day of nothingness.  Here's what I marathoned through:

Title	Opinion	Blurb
Blackfish	Meh (skip it)	12-ton killer whales in captivity killing people out of frustration.  Moral of the story: boycott SeaWorld, as its the worst offender of them all. Got it, could have read an article on it instead.
Detropia	Brutally factual (good if you’re already interested)	As a Detroiter, it made me sad: sad to see how a once great city, full of culture and history, has eroded into the shell of what it once was.  The film highlights the issues that brought it to the brink of extinction and the paralysis the city suffers from stopping it from moving forward.  While not stylistically beautiful or cogent, the raw reality was all there and impossible to miss.
Urbanized	Comprehensively educational (good for a lazy Sunday)	Like a good documentary should be... it describes what it is, touches on its historical progression, and highlights global examples of distinct styles.  As a person who loves cities, but can't really articulate why, this film describes it artistically and beautifully.  It definitely gives you a new perspective and appreciation for urban design, planning, and how everyone (laymen and experts) can be responsible for it.
The Square (Oscar nom)	Eye-openning (must see)	I can't fathom how awful life must have been in order to fight through the 2 years documented in the film.  It's weird to see the revolution so well told and captured, IN the moments... it almost looks scripted.  But knowing it's real, and people's lives, makes the story told so much more powerful.  It is a tale of people fighting to whatever end to see their justice come to fruition. I can't help be selfish and think "what have I fought for lately?"

Back from hiatus

To cut to the chase, I caught a horrific cold, have been resting up for days, and had enough to time to remember why I started this thing in the first place and why it was important for me to maintain.  So, I'm back.  There is a longer version.... but it's not really that interesting to write or read.

So after a year off, it's back on. Just in time for Oscar season.