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  • The 2019 Fiat 500

    The 2019 Fiat 500

    The Fiat 500X is getting a tiny facelift for its upcoming 2019 refresh. The facelifted Fiat 500X has been unveiled in Europe with a lightly refreshed exterior, improved equipment levels, and two new turbocharged petrol engines.There’s also redesigned front and rear bumpers, with the front-wheel drive City Cross and all-wheel drive Cross variants featuring bash plate-like elements. Lets talk about the New 2019 Fiat 500

     

    The 2019 Fiat 500

    The FIAT 500 has the capability to take you wherever you want to go. It is fit, fashionable and prepared to take on the most fun adventures ahead. For about the average price of a compact sedan, the FIAT 500X delivers the luxury of a midsize vehicle and is available with all-wheel drive2. With innovative technology and its telling design, this crossover is ready to roll.

    It has been a great while since Fiat updated the 500X and it was in dire need of a mid-cycle refresh. And the Italian carmaker finally heard our voice, and has now teased the 2019 Fiat 500X Facelift ahead of its launch in October. While the teaser image does not speak much about the facelift, but we do know that it is refresh and not a full-blown facelift as such. Nevertheless, the 2019 Fiat 500X facelift gets major updates on the exterior, while continuing with the same powertrain under the hood. But, the question remains, will the 2019 Fiat 500X will only be a facelift or will the company introduce it in a completely new platform is still unclear.

    There are alot of cars in this small crossover market. The jeep renegade is basically the same vehicle with the Fiat rebranded. The 2019 Fiat 500 does stand out with a 1.4L MultiAir® Turbo Engine with Six-Speed Manual Transmission Delivers 160 HP, 184 LB-FT of Torque and up to 33 Highway MP. The 2019 FIAT 500X brings innovation, functionality and Italian style to the crossover market with exceptional space, clever utility, driver-centric amenities, rugged capability and advanced safety and security. Three models make up the lineup—thePop, the Lounge and the more athletic-looking Trekking.

     

    The Updates

    Aside from adopting the more advanced tech, the headlights themselves have a slightly different look to make the pint-sized crossover appear more high-tech when viewed from the front. It’s a similar story at the back where Fiat has mildly updated the LED taillights, but you’ll need a magnifying glass to spot the changes.

    The big changes with the 2019 Fiat 500, as with the similar Renegade, are under the hood. Three gasoline engine options will be available, two of which are turbocharged. The smaller of the turbo engines is a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine making 120 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque. The larger turbo engine is a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine making 150 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. Interestingly, there’s no 180-horsepower version of the 1.3-liter engine listed, as there is with the Renegade. There’s also a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder making 110 horsepower that’s a carryover from the old model. Diesel engines will continue to be available on the 500X as well. They’re all four-cylinder engines in 1.3-, 1.6-, and 2.0-liter displacements, from 95 horsepower up to 150 horsepower.

    Fitted with gasoline particulate filters, the two engines are made entirely out of aluminum to keep the weight low. We got the three-cylinder tipping the scales at just 205 pounds. Joining the two new-gen engines is the familiar 1.6-liter E-Torq. The naturally aspirated unit hooked up to a manual gearbox and FWD. This is also  20-percent quieter than the old ones.

     

    The Final Thought

    The updated 500X follows a mid-cycle refresh given earlier to its sister model, the 2019 Jeep Renegade. This ushers in a new family of Firefly turbocharged gasoline engine. 20 percent more efficient than the previous units, the new engines had to endure a grueling testing procedure involving a total of 5 million on roads from all over the world. 60,000 hours of real-life off-vehicle tests were necessary, along with more than 75,000 hours of virtual tests.

    2019 Fiat 500 comes with more built-in personality than most other small SUVs. Although it’s an urban warrior rather than an off-roader. Want something sharp, teched out and easy to park? need to spend less then 25,000. I’ve got just the car for you, how many can I put you down for?

     

     

     

  • Are You Giving the Best Gifts? Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

    Are You Giving the Best Gifts? Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

    It can be really difficult to find the right gifts for all your loved ones around the holidays. There are just so many great tech options out there for gifts! From smart watches to video games to entertainment, we’re running down some of the best gift options this season! Here’s our 2018 holiday gift guide!

    2018 Holiday Gift Guide

    Apple Watch Series 4

    The series 4 Apple Watch is a fantastic piece of technology. A gorgeous OLED display shows off your fitness tracking, music or weather in beautiful colors. This wonderful little watch is weather-resistant and is even waterproof enough to go swimming with you. If you know an active, outdoorsy type who also wants a stylish watch, consider getting them an Apple Watch.

    This watch sports a robust suite of fitness tracking, from sleep monitoring to heartbeat readings and more. It’s hard to describe how handy a smart watch is unless you’ve used one. If you know someone who would love to be more organized and have a fitness tracker that looks great, this is the gift for them!

    Bose SoundSport Wireless

    The Bose SoundSport Wireless headphones are great for the active person in your life. These impressive Bluetooth headphones have a lot to love in a little package. They retail for $150, making them a relatively mid-level point for Bluetooth headphones. The SoundSport Wireless headset is waterproof and sweat-resistant, making it ideal for jogging or working out.

    Additionally, these headphones sport an inline mic, making them great for answering calls while listening to music. There’s even a control bulb inline where the mic is so you can adjust the volume and skip songs without having to dig your phone out! If you’re looking to spend a little bit on an active loved one, this is a great gift to consider!

    Amazon Echo Spot

    Everyone has heard of Alexa, Amazon’s handy personal AI assistant. The Amazon Echo line of smart-home speakers has made her a household (ha) name. Everyone knows the Echo line for the excellent voice-integrated control of smart home functions. The Echo Spot is looking to add a visual element to the proceedings. If you know someone who has been dying to have an Alexa device and loves visuals along with convenience, this is the gift for them.

    The Echo Spot is the midway between the base-level Dot and the full-blown video-enabled Show. The Spot also falls between the two devices in price, retailing for only $130. That makes it a great gift for someone who loves their Echo Dot but wants something more in-depth for coordinating their smart home. Consider this device if you’ve got an undecided smart home adopter who you want to spend a little bit of money on.

    GoPro Hero4 Session

    We’ve all got that friend or family member who just loves going on crazy adventures. Whether they’re up hiking in the mountains, getting caught on a big wave or base-jumping from a crazy height, they’re out there. That’s the person you should get a GoPro Hero4 Session for! This mid-tier GoPro is in the sweet spot on both price and functionality. Coming in at $225, this POV camera won’t break the bank.

    For that price, you get a ton of great features. This camera is rugged, waterproof and durable. You can rest assured that it will survive most any adventure. It also shoots fantastic, high-quality video, making it a must-have for adrenaline-seekers. It’s also pretty small and really light, making it ideal for fast-moving adventurers who can’t lug around massive cameras.

    Nintendo Switch

    If there’s a gamer in your life who has been dying to play Nintendo games, consider getting them a Nintendo Switch. The system is a little pricey, coming in at $300, which makes it a pretty high-end gift. However, the system sports a very unique angle on console gaming. When docked, it functions as a normal console-to-TV system, like the PS4 or Xbox One. When undocked, however, the system becomes something like a portable gaming tablet.

    This is made more impressive by the stellar lineup of exclusive games on the system. Super Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are three massive notables on the system. Whether you’re shopping for a little one who loves Mario or a grown loved one who just wants to game, this is a great capstone gift.

  • Monday Movie Review: Bohemian Rhapsody

    Monday Movie Review: Bohemian Rhapsody

    Hooray,  Its Monday. That means like most of you, and the rest of the free world, I got to hit the theaters over the weekend. I like to do this every weekend. I wanted to take a little bit of time to tell you my experience at the movie,. Just a minute to shed a little insight and perspective on Hollywood’s latest hit. Seeing a great movie in the theater can be a life altering experience. It can also be an easy way to waste a couple of hours and 30 bucks. My hopes is that with a quick review from this self-proclaim movie connoisseur I can save readers  a few hours.  Or better yet, possibly change a few more lives. This week the Freddie Mercury biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody.

     

    Bohemian Rhapsody is the latest in the epic bio-pic set to secure a legends legend. A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

     

    Bohemian Rhapsody 62% Life Altering

    As much as i’ve been anticipating this, I’ve managed to build a better legend of Freddie than this densely packed film of contrived , basic, and uneventful account of Freddie’s life. I left the theater knowing I got got, while still blaring Queens essentials from my car stereo. I got got, it isn’t the life changing trip to the theaters I anticipated, but its a decent enough movie.

     

    Rock You it Does Not

    The Story seems uncontested and meteoric rise to living legend status. I was expecting to get a some fascinating insight in to Freddie, I didn’t. They just sort of show up and magic happens. Take it to far, fight about it, break up, get back together for one last epic show. Wasn’t this the plot of Spinal Tap? My Take, Queens is great enough themselves to make this movie good, but a good Queen movie this is not.

     

    Queen’s lush, revolutionary sound and a lead singer, whose stage charisma and astonishing four-octave range made him one of the 20th century’s most beloved rock stars. The content  for a great Bio Pic is there, but it lacks the adversity, Queen rises quickly and doesn’t fall. There is a back story to what makes Faruk become Freddie. This isn’t it. Then it wraps up neatly, all the atonement and character growth packed in to a quick car ride to Wembley. This is where the movie gets great, Great from a movie perspective. Brain Singer manages to recreate Queens legendary performance in magnificent fashion. Shot for Shot, Minute for Minute. The movie scores on this 20 mins alone.  I will go back an watch this 20 min scene many, many more times.

     

    The Best Scene in the Movie

    In a negotiation and argument with their record company executive played by Mike “Waynes World” Myers. Excellent. In which they are arguing over the 6 min length of the song Bohemian Rhapsody being too long for radio play. Myers’s Ray Foster says “Teenagers will not crank up the volume in the car and sing Bohemian Rhapsody”. He may as well pause, look directly in to the camera and give a Wayne Campbell thumbs up and wink. Magnificently executed. Party On Wayne.

     

    Rami Malek

    Rami Malek stars as Freddie Mercury.  I just didn’t get a Freddie Mercury impression from him. More of an uninteresting Freddie caricature. He is getting rave review and Oscar buzz, I just don’t see it. My reaction, Rami’s casting was a miss. It seems like i’m alone on this though. Lucy Boynton ‘s Mary Austin was a character added to the film which has no point or real reason for being in the story. Its the same movie with or with out her. It seems like almost all the characters in this story didn’t really need to be there. Also when a guy says” you don’t need them” to bandmates walking out and quitting, He is obviously the bad guy, although I cant figure out why.

    Then there is Little Finger. Im sorry but I can not take Aidan Gillen seriously any longer. He is Little Finger doing Little Finger stuff and I cant get past it. I waited the whole movie for his betrayal. Turns out he was a solid guy? don’t believe it, he is Little Finger, he will betray you.

    The Final Thought

    Queen is an amazing band. There songs will be enjoyed by billions for centuries to come. This movie did not capture that.

  • Easy Ways to Start Arts and Crafts for Kids 

    Easy Ways to Start Arts and Crafts for Kids 

    Kids need to be constantly occupied. They are generally not know for sitting is quiet contemplation or meditation. If you don’t find something to expand their ever growing mind and keep them entertained problems arise. Thats where is good to know some arts and crafts for kids.

     

    CHildren by nature are exploratory and crafty. They are constantly looking to build and make and craft anything they can get their hands on. There is a litany of benefits for getting your kids started with some arts and crafts. It improves their coordination and fine motor skills. Arts and crafts usually require kids to use both hands in a certain manner, which can help them develop fine motor skills and bilateral coordination. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and releases the fear of trying something new they don’t know they can do. Then the Self esteem. Making something and finishing a project, then putting it on display in your home boosts your child’s self esteem. Lets take a look at some easy way to get start crafting with kids

     

    Paint

    Kids love to paint! Children of all ages love to paint! These painting activities for kids range from the simplest painting with a brush or hands to more elaborate spin art, marble painting, and painting a fort. Paint is an art material that is easily adaptable to a wide variety of kids’ art activities. Some of the best and easiest painting activities are tempera paint, acrylic paint,BioColor paint. OR stick with the old classic finger paint.

    Try this one to get started. You can paint fall leaves with coffee filters and a glue gun.  Help your kid by drawing the outlines of leaves on the coffee filters and help them cut out on the outlines. Let your kid make the lines on the leaves using a glue gun. Set the coffee filters aside till the glue has completely dried. Now help your kid color the coffee filter leaves using the water color shades of his choice. Its simple easy and fun

    Lastly try the  Batik Painting. Use Glue Gel (NB regular white glue doesn’t work for batik painting), a white t-shirt and acrylic paints. Draw your pattern on with the glue. Tip put a paper bag between the front and back of the t-shirt so the glue doesn’t go through both layers). Then once the glue is dry paint over the design (don’t layer on too much paint or it will be hard to get off), soak the t-shirts in warm water overnight and the glue will begin to dissolve and reveal the white designs.

     

    Drawing

    Kids have a natural instinct to draw. Try this experiment, place a marker and something really important of yours in place of a child. Watch as the child will quickly cover it with any kids of drawing they can fathom. point is they love to draw, any kind of drawing,  including observational drawing, drawing prompts, and creative drawing exercises and drawing games. It is a very easy and inexpensive arts and crafts for kids activity.

    Get Started with a Draw Me Paintings. You’ll need a huge piece of paper as big as your child. Get them to lie down and draw around their outline. Then they can paint and decorate themselves! If you don’t have long paper you can do draw around your hand outlines and paint and decorate your hands with rings and bracelets.

    I also like the  Draw Your Town project as well.  On a big piece of paper ask your child to draw their town out starting with your house and drawing on roads, buildings, parks and monuments. You might need to go for a few walks to remind yourselves where everything is.

    Origami And Hama Beads

    Hama bead are the latest and greatest arts and crafts for kids projects. Hama Beads burst onto the scene a few years ago. If your kids have forgotten them, it’s a good craft activity and there’s no limit to creativity and inventing shapes and designs. And once your child’s finished designing with Hama Beads how to iron them so the design stays together is a trick worth knowing.

    Origami is a classic. It is cheap easy and a lot of fun arts and crafts for kids.  Origami is a good craft to do with your child, as you get to sit down and interact while transforming a simple piece of paper into something beautiful.

     

     

     

  • Top 7 Horror Movies of the 70s

    Top 7 Horror Movies of the 70s

    The 70s where an amazing decade, It was an amazing decade for film too. Most of all it was an amazing decade for horror flicks. With the emergence of Steven king and the newly spawned  slasher films, that have dominated the scary genera for half a century, the 70s made great, timeless horror movies. What is really great about the films of the seventies, even the low budgets ones, is how well lighted, large-format 70 mm celluloid stands out. They hold up so well when we increase the tech and resolution of out 4k HD TVs of today. Add in the culture or lack of culture in the 70s you get films that are stunning to see and fun to watch or re-watch. Since all hallows eve is approaching, lets take a look at the Top 7 Horror Movies of the 70s.

    Number 7: Carrie

    Steven Kings Carrie, 1976. Directed by Brian De Palma. White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom. Carrie is a horrifying look at supernatural powers, high school cruelty, and teen angst — and it brings us one of the most memorable and disturbing prom scenes in history.

    6: Texas Chain Saw Massacre

    1974, Directed by Tobe Hooper. Two siblings and three of their friends en route to visit their grandfather’s grave in Texas end up falling victim to a family of cannibalistic psychopaths. The inspirations for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre are surprisingly diverse, ranging from director and co-writer Tobe Hooper’s attempt to make a modern retelling of Hansel and Gretel to real-life Wisconsin murderer and corpse defiler Ed Gein. 4 decades later it is still, terrifying, exciting and a load of fun to watch.

    5: The Wicker Man

    Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summer isle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents’ frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow. This intelligent horror film is subtle in its thrills and chills, with an ending that is both shocking and truly memorable.

    4: Dawn of the Dead

    1978, American independent zombie horror film directed by George A. Romero. As hordes of zombies swarm over the U.S., the terrified populace tries everything in their power to escape the attack of the undead, but neither cities nor the countryside prove safe. One of the most compelling and entertaining zombie films ever, Dawn of the Dead perfectly blends pure horror and gore with social commentary on material society.

    3. Halloween

    1978. On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith’s Grove. A man in a William Shatner mask and a knife, what could be more fun..

    Number 2 on The Top 7 Horror Movies of the 70s … The Exorcist

    1973. And still the scariest movie of all time. When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter. Fightful and magnificent performances all around. This is one for the history books of film. Horror, and religion. Be in the right frame of mind before watching… I still hesitate every time I go to watch it.

    1.The Shining… Of Course

    While Technically this was released in 1980, it was filmed, shot and set in the 70s so ill make this exception. Not only is this one of the best Steve King movies, Kubrick Movies, scary movies or just movie in general. It is an all-time classic and one of the most fun movies to watch and quote. Jack Nicholson is a master. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer’s block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. Though it deviates from Stephen King’s novel, Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is a chilling, often baroque journey into madness — exemplified by an unforgettable turn from Jack Nicholson

    The Final Thought

    Top 7 Horror Movies of the 70s  was a fun list to do. As time goes by your forget how a simple horror movie can play every emotion you have. That is what makes the genera so masterful and the best truly stand out. I hope you enjoyed perusing the Top 7 Horror Movies of the 70s as much as I did writing it.  My local theater is playing the Shining on the silver screen Halloween night. I’ll be there, you should join.

  • Monday Movie Reveiw: First Man

    Monday Movie Reveiw: First Man

    Hooray, Its Monday. That means like most of you, and the rest of the free world, I got to hit the theaters over the weekend. I like to do this every weekend. I wanted to take a little bit of time to tell you my experience at the movies. Just a minute to shed a little insight and perspective on Hollywood’s latest hit. Seeing a great movie in the theater can be a life altering experience. It can also be an easy way to waste a couple of hours and 30 bucks. My hopes is that with a quick review, from this self proclaimed movie connoisseur, I can save readers a few hours. Or better yet, possibly change a few more lives. I went to First Man this weekend.

    First Man is a look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. It is a A visceral, first-person account, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost—on Armstrong and on the nation—of one of the most dangerous missions in history.

    First Man 82 % Life Altering

    Being a child born and raised on the Space Coast I fell in love with NASA, Cape Kennedy and sending stuff to space. I was 5 years old and in kindergarten when I watched live in the sky the challenger explode. Blasting people in to space with less computing power than the apple watch strapped to my wrist is a very dangerous and challenging task. Just seeing this first person account of this was amazing and awe inspiring. NASA truly achieved greatness and an accomplishment in mankind’s existence. Its something we have grown to accept and be complacent with, First Man Brings it all back

     

    Movie For Movies Sake

    Apart for the amazing content of the story, they did an adequate job of bringing it to the big screen. Im not sure if Neil Armstrong was as dull and unflappable, and emotionless as Gosling portrayed him, If he was RG did a phenomenal job. The movie drags along frequently, and I never truley got to appreciate any of the characters. I feel this was a disservice to them. Some tragic things happen to important people in this story, but due to lack of character building you move on quickly. Maybe that was the point, The Rocket must launch anyways? Needless to say this was not Apollo 13, and RG is no Tom Hanks.

    The Final Thought

    First Man gets a 82 rating. Most of that is just due to how awesome it was to blast people to the moon in the 60s. The men, the ingenuity and the sacrifice it took to do this is worth my $15 at the movies everytime. I still stand in my front lawn and watch every rocket launch. Ill go everytime they make a NASA movie.

  • Monday Movie Review: Bad Times at the El Royale

    Monday Movie Review: Bad Times at the El Royale

    Hooray,  Its Monday. That means like most of you, and the rest of the free world, I got to hit the theaters over the weekend. I like to do this every weekend. I wanted to take a little bit of time to tell you my experience at the movies. Just a minute to shed a little insight and perspective on Hollywood’s latest hit. Seeing a great movie in the theater can be a life altering experience. It can also be an easy way to waste a couple of hours and 30 bucks. My hopes is that with a quick review, from this self proclaimed movie connoisseur, I can save readers  a few hours.  Or better yet, possibly change a few more lives. Last night I caught Bad Times at the El Royale.

    Bad Times at the El Royale is a suspense thriller set in the El Royale hotel. Written and Directed by Drew Goddard ( Lost, Cloverfield, The Martian, Daredevil series, and The Cabin in the Woods) He is very, very  good.

    For a quick summary, The El Royale is run-down hotel that sits on the border between California and Nevada. It soon becomes a seedy battleground when seven strangers — a cleric, a soul singer, a traveling salesman, two sisters, the manager and the mysterious Billy Lee — converge on a fateful night for one last shot at redemption before everything goes wrong.

    Bad Times at the El Royale 83% Life Altering

    For starters it has got Jon Hamm. He steals the opening scenes almost immediately and sets the stage for a fantastic movie. The Story is toned a little slow purposefully with quick, violent, unexpected pops and twist. Each character is mysterious as the El Royale itself. Any and all foreshadowing is very subtle and does not overexpose the film.

    Everyone in the film is fantastic. They each own their characters and bring the depth to the next level. Jon Hamm takes a slight step from his usual stoic role to be a little more of a wild card. Jeff Bridges, the master, the dude, does exactly what Jeff Bridges does. A consummate professional that instantly makes any character he plays better. Cynthia Erivo is beautiful, talented singer named Darlene Sweet. Cynthia’s performance is ernest, delightful and on point. She is Darlene.

    Chris Thor Hemsworth

    Enter in Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson and little Boots just to pepper the steak. It is fascinating the blend of story, visuals and characters. It’s done in such a way that movies just don’t take the time to do anymore. Then just when you think you can come to a conclusion about a small character it swings back adding in another set of fun emotions.

    The only thing negative I can say about El Royale is that it at time does get slow and drags, but I can’t say that those scenes are not brilliant and needed. I loved the set up plot drivers that don’t get answered, It does not tie in to a neat little package. Or pretend to add some insight and perspective about our lives. For example the content of the mysterious tape, for one, was never shown directly to audiences in the crime thriller. Because? Who cares? Who cares what was in the briefcase in Pulp Fiction? It just is  Bad Times at the El Royale and nothing more.

    The Final Thought

    Ive kept it quite vague intentionally, its to much fun to not let you experience it for yourself. All you know watching this is that you know nothing. Something is going on, something is gonna happen but what, who or why? All you know is it is going to be a bad night. It starts to feel a little Tarrentioish but snaps in to its own place and rocks it. It’s a Movie for movies sake with nothing to say but a good show. If you like Movies its an instant classic.

  • Which Game Console Should You Buy?

    Which Game Console Should You Buy?

    There are a lot of great video games out there today! Everything from super high-end simulation experiences to fun RPGs and platformers make this the best time ever to be a gamer.

    If you’re wondering what system to buy, you’re likely looking at the big three home consoles and wondering what sets them apart from one another. Today we’re answering the question of what game console you should buy! You should take a look at how you expect to use the device. Some are able to stream video services, play your movie library on a disc, and even produce stunning 4K graphics.

    Right now the most popular platforms are the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4, and the Nintendo Switch. Look at which games are available on which platform, if it can be taken in the car, and if you can play your older games on the new console. Also, take into consideration which online gaming service you may already participate in before deciding on the move your loyalties to a different platform.

    Really, there is no definitive “right” or “wrong” answer, as all three main systems have great things and drawbacks. However, each game console has a pretty distinct niche, and we’re going to help you wrap your head around what each system has to offer!

    Which Game Console Should You Buy?

    PlayStation 4

    The PS4 was released way back in 2013, so it’s getting up there in age. That said, there’s no current plan to phase the system out, so odds are good that the PS4 will be Sony’s flagship console for at least two more years. As for specs, the base PS4 is capable of putting out 1080p graphics, and games on it look great. The current base model is the PS4 Slim, which retails for $300.

    There’s a 4K-enabled spec called the PS4 Pro, and it retails for $400. If you want a ton of power, the PS4 Pro is for you. Sony’s system has a ton of awesome exclusives, such as God of War, Bloodborne and Spider-Man. Fans of big-budget single-player experiences will love the PS4’s library.

    Xbox One

    The oldest console in the current generation, the Xbox One was released in Summer of 2013. Like the PS4, there are no plans to retire the console yet, so expect it to be around for a few more years. Also, like the PS4, the Xbox One comes in two configurations, the Xbox One S and the Xbox One X. As you’d expect, the One S, which is the Slim model, goes for $300, and the One X, which supports 4K, is $400.

    Xbox doesn’t have the same lineup of stellar exclusives as PlayStation, but it’s still a pretty great console. The system packs a ton of power and has a really great controller. The Xbox Live online service is unparalleled, and it’s a great service for people who love online multiplayer. Fans of titles like Halo and Forza should absolutely grab an Xbox, as they’re exclusive to the platform.

    Nintendo Switch

    While Microsoft and Sony’s offerings compete directly, Nintendo’s most recent console is a bit of a black sheep. Not only was it released much later, in March of 2017, it also operates under a different premise. The Switch is both a home console and a portable console, capable of “Switch”-ing back and forth. The unique Joy Con controllers make this transition smooth and satisfying.

    While the Switch isn’t packing nearly as much power as the Xbox One or PS4, it offers premium gaming experiences on the go and at home. It’s hard to understand just how cool the system is until you’re playing Legend of Zelda on the bus! The Switch is a must-have for fans of Mario and Zelda. Pokemon and Smash Bros are also coming to the hybrid console later this year!


  • Monday Movie Review : Venom

    Monday Movie Review : Venom

    Hooray,  Its Monday. That means like most of you, and the rest of the free world, I got to hit the theaters over the weekend. I like to do this every weekend. I wanted to take a little bit of time to tell you my experience at the movie,. Just a minute to shed a little insight and perspective on Hollywood’s latest hit. Seeing a great movie in the theater can be a life altering experience. It can also be an easy way to waste a couple of hours and 30 bucks. My hopes is that with a quick review from this self proclaim movie connoisseur I can save readers  a few hours.  Or better yet, possibly change a few more lives. I saw Venom this past weekend.

    Venom is the latest superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel. Let talk about it

     

    Venom 57% Life Altering

    We have a Superhero movie. This one is interesting though. Venom is not altruistic, he is a down right evil symbiote. His human pair Eddie Brock is a tragically flawed man of biblical proportions. The two combine and special effects chaos ensues. The movie follows Tom Hardy’s “Eddie” struggle to come to grips with an alien parasite hosting on him, controlling his actions and eating peoples heads. Both Venom and Eddie share a common antagonist and the movie flows to that confrontation aboard a launching rocket. Abort.

    What Did I Think?

    Its a predictable superhero movie, you can write it out your self before seeing it. Culminating in an over the top and unnecessary 3rd act. For a superhero movie it strayed from the original Todd McFarland comic. Venom is a Spiderman villain. Most of what makes him unique is the symbiote bonds with the spidey suit. This is what gives Venom the characteristic we know and love. So that is a %10 loss in score.

    Tom Hardy does an amazing job. He alone makes this movie watchable. He adds depth and layers to Eddie and makes him instantly likable. The likability and struggle Tom does with Eddie is completely fantastic and worth watching.

    Riz Ahmed, you know him as the pilot from Rouge One. He does a delightful job with a one dimensional, terribly scripted villain. With just a little bit of forethought Drake could have been a wildly interesting villain.

    The road to hell is paved with good intentions, good intentions were what was missing from Drake. Think Thanos, his actions are selfless. Drake is  a character in a position to do some fantastic things, and a tragic fall, matched with a massively evil smybiote could have been cool. But instead Venom misses, I do not sympathize or care or really believe in Drake or Riot at all. 

    The Final Venom Thought

    Eddie, Watch it for Tom’s Eddie. Tom is one of the greatest actors of our generation, and this only adds to his impressive body of work.  The Post scene could open doors for a good 5-6 movie universe. We know Marvel has got the rights to Peter Park and Spiderman. However Sony still has Miles Morales’s Spidey, or Spider-Juan as I like to call him. They could introduce Miles and have a new spider man universe with Venom and Carnage and crew. All we ask Sony is plan for 5 movies, don’t rush, spend time developing the characters. That is what we love after all, its not the CG, its the characters.

  • Goodbye MoviePass

    Goodbye MoviePass

    It is now time to dump Moviepass. I have been an avid supporter and a celebrated recruiter for Moviepass. I’ve championed Moviepass to everyone I know and gained many subscriptions for the Movie Theater subscription company. Unfortunately, with a heavy heart, I am today canceling my subscription. Why say goodbye MoviePass you ask, 3 Big reasons, lets talk about them.

    Dumping MoviePass Reason 1

    It is no longer unlimited. If you have been following my post regarding MoviePass and the scores of negative press perpetrated my the fake news media arm of Hollywood, you would be very familiar with MoviePasse’s woes. At its hay day Moviepass was hemorrhaging money allowing all of us to see whatever we wanted at the theater for $9.99 a month. All month I would see what ever Hollywood could throw in to the theaters along with all the movies I have been anticipating. Now Movie pass has cut my subscription to a measly 3 movies a month.. It is still a good deal and I will see at least 3 movies a month. Lets’ move on to reason numbered 2.

    Reason Number 2

    I have a reduced selection of what I can see. It changes daily and is different from theater to theater. No longer Can I plan on seeing a movie, I have to check day of for a time I can see a movie, and it’s never available. Coupled with no new releases, and bad show times. It has become impossible to actually viably use it. Now I’m paying $9.99 a month for 3 movies I probably don’t want to see at a time I don’t want to go to the movies. Still so what, its only $10 and will push me to the movies and the theater experience. Ok fine, but now on to the straw that broke the camel’s back.

    Who is That

    AMC A-list. Now I can see the hit job Hollywood put out of MoviePass. If successful It could alter the long time strangle hold the Hollywood studio elite has on distributions. All moral outrage and conspiracy’s aside, The AMC A-List is a really great option. It took a while for AMC to come up with a MoviePass competitor, but all signs seem to indicate that the service is a success.

    AMC has an advantage, they own the theater. The Subscription plan, aside from being more stable, is letting me see three movies a week for a monthly fee of $19.95. It’s not Unlimited but it is more than enough. I can see them all in one day or whenever I want. I can reserve seats and buy advance tickets. It even lets me go to advanced screening and premiers. There is only one catch, I have to go to AMC only theaters, I don’t really have one of those around…

    GoodBye MoviePass

    So Long MoviePass, I’ve found a new theater date. And No, your idle threat of not letting me return to you for 9 month isn’t changing my decision. I would consider returning, Maybe one day when you have evolved to stop being so useless. For now it’s GoodBye MoviePass.