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Why Keanu Reeves Is Unstoppable

BY: GURU JAY

  
Keanu Reeves movies regularly exceed expectations. You can expect a tremendous effort from him. Plus, he deserves kudos for his longevity.
The first Keanu Reeves movie I remember seeing is Speed. This classic film won 2 Oscars, and made more than $350 million. Sandra Bullocktagged along for the thrilling ride.
Of course, Keanu is most famous for The Matrix. Haven’t we all dodged bullets in slow motion like Neo? From Australia to Zimbabwe, people appreciate his contribution on film.

What is more, Reeves has built a reputation off camera as a kind and generous man. Have you read this article about how the celebrity gave away $75 million? He treats others with respect and dignity.
It’s not surprising that many celebs are assholes. Don’t dare call them out on their bullshit or you’ll suffer the consequences. You need snake skin and your vitamins to make it in Hollywood.
Keanu Reeves became famous differently. He received a big break as a lead actor in the instant 1989 hit Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. The movie grossed over $40 million with only a $10 million budget.


Did you like A Scanner Darkly? I believe it was a solidly written script by Richard Linklater. However, I dislike the special effects and animation.
I like Street Kings and John Wick because the movies showcase his original talent. You won’t find another movie star who could have played those roles better than Keanu. This thespian puts his heart and soul into his performances.

If you desire a more family friendly film, I recommend Hardball. Ironically, this movie displays Keanu’s softer side. Critics severely and unjustifiably underrate his acting range.
Keanu Reeves exceeds expectations because he is confident in his abilities. We’ve seen him perform wonders in front of cameras. That’s why he is unstoppable.

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Wesley Snipes: Back in Action

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Wesley Snipes is back in action. Right now, you can watch Wesley in the new hit TV show The Player. The Hollywood king has made a triumph return to filming. 

Every actor respects him because he’s the best. He is charismatic and dynamic. Who remembers Money Train, Liberty Stands Still, and Murder at 1600?
If studio executives want an amazing talent, they know where to find Wesley. Snipes usually plays good guys, but’s he’s also proven he can act “bad.” For instance, in Sugar Hill, Snipes stars as a narcotics kingpin.
Plus, he entertains everybody by showcasing his martial arts techniques. Sylvester Stallone is extremely lucky Snipes signed up for Expendables 3. But Blade is his calling card.
In addition, the actor is a convincing athlete. The Fan and White Men Can’t Jump are prime examples. Who can compete with Wesley’s unique filmography?

Mother and daughter appreciate his fine art. After watching at least 20 Wesley Snipes movies, I’ve never seen a flop. Wesley flips, but he doesn’t flop.
It’s a shame Mo Better’ Blues is the only movie he filmed with Denzel Washington. Hollywood needs to get its act together (pun intended). Wouldn’t you rather see a supreme actor instead of another superhero blockbuster?

Moviegoers are owed movie stars. Although I like watching Wesley Snipes every week in The Player, I’d prefer seeing him in more movies.
Actors are the gel that lubricates a movie’s wheel. You can’t reinvent the wheel. Also, if ain’t broke don’t fix it.
I’m in favor of top actors taking pay cuts only if CEOs take them too. This greedy business of finding cheap talent and giving corporate bonuses needs to stop. It is severely affecting the quality and experience of the show.

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In a nutshell, we should anticipate the next Wesley Snipes and not the new Spider-Man.
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It’s a Celebration of Michael J. Fox!

BY: GURU JAY

  

Today October 21, 2015 marks a prophetic date from Back to the Future. Fans call this “Back to the Future Day.” You’ll read about this all over the Internet. Plus, you’ll hear about this on all of the cable news channels and every major TV network worth its weight in salt.
This post pays tribute to the one and only Michael J. Fox.
Michael J. Fox remains my favorite celebrity since childhood. Who can forget about Life with Mikey? Growing up, I used to watch Family Ties reruns and Spin City episodes with a passion. Man, TV was a lot different then. I can’t tell you how many times I saw the Back to the Future franchise on TBS, NBC, ABC and ‘you pick a station.’

 

I’ve been wanting to blog about Michael J. Fox for months. I couldn’t pick a better time than now to publish this post. Sometimes, you have to go with the flow and surf the waves.
It’s a celebration of Michael J. Fox here at Guru Jay. This phenomenal person happens to be a phenomenal actor as well. Despite living with Parkinson’s disease, Michael continues to shine his light. I don’t believe that he realizes his powerful effect on people as an actor and advocate.

 
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A few years ago, I recall watching Doc Hollywood with my mom and big brother during a snowy winter night. It was right around Christmas and we were in the spirit eating cookies and drinking hot chocolate. We watched a lot of movies around this time, but I only remember seeing Doc Hollywood.

You see just when we thought we had seen every Michael J. Fox movie we came across Doc Hollywood On Demand. Watching this movie remains one of the best family bonding moments because of Michael J. Fox’s perseverance. I didn’t know while filming that the actor started showing symptoms for the first time and trembling. In spite of physical challenges, Michael J. Fox delivered a body of work to behold. Celebrate Michael J. Fox for his acting and activism.


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Beasts of No Nation Movie Review: SPOILER ALERT

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Beasts of No Nation Movie Review: SPOILER ALERT

 

After NRC government soldiers invaded his family’s village and shot and killed his father, grandfather, and older brother in cold blood, a young West African boy named Agu (Abraham Attah) amazingly escapes execution by running into the jungle. Now, he’s a refugee but not for long. NDF rebellion soldiers capture Agu and demand that he explain his ideology to their commandant played by Idris Elba. Elba’s character uses Agu’s story as a catalyst for recruitment and training purposes.
Unfortunately, Agu’s time is up and his options are few. He’s left to choose between the lesser of two evils. Of course, he joins the NDF because otherwise he’s dead.
It won’t be long before Agu slaughters a man in cold blood himself. The commandant orders the child soldier to slash “his enemy” with a machete. The victim pleads, “I’m only an engineering student!” Later on, the boy with a guilty conscience kills several innocent people with a rifle while under even stricter orders.

Beasts of No Nation lives up to its name. It is a brutal tale of a never-ending war.
The commandant motivates his army with captivating stories centered on African culture. But every plot no matter how thick climaxes.
Still, the supreme commander holds the keys to power. He promises the commandant a promotion to General. Or does he?
It turns out the supreme commander intends on demoting the commandant. He emphasizes a soldier has three duties. 1. Obedience 2. Obedience 3. Obedience
That’s when the commandant goes ballistic and takes his troops another course. Inevitably, all of the soldiers surrender except for their commandant. Agu is safe, but forever changed by those “very dangerous times.”

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I highly recommend Beasts of No Nation but I warn you of its graphic nature. It is controversial for a reason. Idris Elba literally immerses himself into the bloodstained script.

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Why Bill Murray Ticks Off the Clock

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Why Bill Murray Ticks Off the Clock

Bill Murray cracks smiles better than chiropractors crack backs. Plus, Murray massages funny bones better than masseuses rub elbows. This professional comedic actor subscribes to the Netflix business model.
His new movie Rock the Kasbah comes out this Friday. With Bruce Willis as the key supporting actor, you can expect a strong performance at the box office. In addition, at the end of this year, Murray will star in a Netflix Christmas special.
The greatness of Bill Murray is that his comedy transcends time. Like Chris Tucker, Bill Murray is in full effect. If you can make it in the comedy business, then you’re exceptional.


All around the world’s stages and comedy clubs, even the best comedians are hearing boos from inpatient audiences. Still, Bill receives constant adulation instead of heckles because of his timeless material. Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day have cemented his legacy on film. Who can forget about Lost in Translation and St. Vincent too?

His FQ (Funny Quotient) equals Albert Einstein’s IQ. Did you know that Bill Murray starred in 70 episodes of Saturday Night Live as a player from 1977 to 1980. In my book, he is a top 3 SNL alumni. 1. Eddie Murphy 2. Will Ferrell 3. Bill Murray 4. Adam Sandler 5. Tracy Morgan.

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Only Mike Myers (Austin Powers) has a bigger mojo than him. If you check the demographics, Murray reaches an incredible range of fans. Unlike Bill Maher, he doesn’t polarize parties. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton chuckle at Murray’s jokes.

I haven’t decided whether I’ll write a movie review on Rock the Kasbah. However, I’m looking forward to the celebrity’s Christmas special. I’ve heard Amy Schumer and Bradley Cooper have come on board for this jolly season. To wrap it up (pun intended), Bill Murray made a deal with Father Time. That’s why he ticks off the clock.

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Hollywood LookAlikes – Jessica Chastain Vs. Bryce Dallas Howard: Battle of the Redheads

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Hollywood LookAlikes Jessica Chastain Vs. Bryce Dallas Howard: Battle of the Redheads

In my Hollywood LookAlikes: Hilary Swank Vs. Jennifer Garner post, I asked whether celebrities sometimes pass themselves off as each other. Recently, Jessica Chastain admitted to Jimmy Fallon that she pretends to be Bryce Dallas Howard. Apparently, fans commonly call Chastain by Howard’s name.
Can you spot the difference between these actresses?
I watch movies with an eagle eye and elephant ear. And I’ll admit that it took me some time to separate Charlize Theron from Uma Thurman. So, I can understand why some people could confuse Jessica and Bryce.

Both girls are sexy redheads without prevalent freckles. You don’t see that everyday. Plus, these 2 actresses played in The Help together. How many lookalikes can say they’ve been in the same movie?
However, if you look closely you’ll see Bryce’s blue eyes and Jessica’s emeralds. Moreover, Jessica stoops three inches shorter at 5’4”. You see they’re not identical twins like Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. The pair is more like Mary and Elizabeth Olsen.

Mary Kate and Elizabeth Olsen 

Both girls were born in March. But Bryce Dallas Howard is a Pisces and Jessica Chastain is an Aries. Additionally, Jessica has 38 years compared to Bryce’s 34.
Check out The Martian movie review @ Guru Jay. Jessica Chastain doesn’t disappoint moviegoers, critics, and science geeks. She plays the perfect role as mission commander.
Have you seen Jurassic World? Bryce Dallas Howard helps to make this the highest grossing movie of the year thus far. What is it about those astronauts and dinosaurs we find fascinating?

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Despite Chastain having an age advantage, Howard is a more experienced actress due to genetics. Her father is none other than the Hollywood king Ron Howard. That’s why Bryce has been doing movies since 1989. This doesn’t take away from Chastain’s excellence. Quite the contrary, she studied at Juilliard like Nicole Beharie.
I like them both, but Jessica Chastain wins this Battle of the Redheads.

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The Martian Movie Review

BY: GURU JAY
The Martian Movie Review

If you’re a regular at Guru Jay, you know The Martian is my kind of movie. I expect this film to be number 1 at the box office for the third consecutive week. Numbers indicate that The Martian might become director Ridley Scott’s best movie ever.
Tonight, my initial thought was: what are comedians Kristen Wiig and Donald Glover doing in this particular piece? After viewing the film, now I realize that they are three-dimensional actors. Who can complain about this wonderful cast? Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Mara, Michael Peña…
The Plot
Matt Damon plays an astronaut (Mark Watney) stranded on Mars because his crew abruptly aborts their mission due to a severe storm. His crewmembers leave him behind thinking he’s dead. However, the determined character lives through this tribulation and awaits rescue.
Luckily, Watney’s a botanist who figures out how to grow food for survival purposes. “The Martian” finally contacts NASA, who already gave him a memorial. Soon, the public learns he is alive. Then, the whole world prepares for his return home safely.

Typically, it would take 4 years to travel to Mars. However, Watney may come home earlier than imagined because of a fortunate discovery. Without a doubt the proposition is risky. What option will NASA take?
Jessica Chastain plays mission commander Melissa Lewis. To her credit, she never wanted to abandon Watney. Nonetheless, she is pivotal to the storyline. I won’t spoil it any further for you. If you’re into science, go check it out.

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Closing Thoughts

The cinematography is on point. The Martian is realistic and futuristic as possible. The audience will enjoy spectacular visual effects aligned with technology’s capabilities. We must acknowledge Andy Weir’s great literary contribution.
My main criticism is the movie progresses slowly. Whenever we watch Matt Damon we’re used to seeing fast action-packed scenes. In spite of this, I believe The Martian is brilliant. This is Matt Damon’s magnum opus. You won’t find a carbon copy.


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