2nd Half of 2011

The first half of 2011 is behind us. Overall a good mix of guy movies. Check the grades to see the full list.

Here is a look again at the rest of 2011:

Captain America 7/22: Marvel's 2nd movie this year that leads into the Avengers in 2011. Heres hoping Chris Evans can pull off the look and feel of cap.

Cowboys and Aliens 7/29: Cool looking Sci-Fi Western with Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, directed by Jon Favreau.

Conan the Barbarian 8/19: Re-make of the cult classic. If they make him bad-ass, this could be the beginning of a sweet franchise

Colombiana 9/2: Zoe Saldana. Assassin. Revenge. Nuff Said.

The Thing 10/14: Prequel to the great 1982 film of the same name that starred Kurt Russell and Keith David. I would rather see a sequel but I will give it a chance

Immortals 11/11: Don't know much about this movie other than its about a war of the gods, it has the hot chick from Slumdog Millionaire, and I needed a movie from November

Mission Impossible 4 12/16: Probably the last MI for Tom Cruise as Jeremy Renner looks to be taking over the franchise

Thor

When: Sunday May 15th 8:35pm

Where: Joliet Mall

What: The first of 3 Marvel Comic book movies this summer. Thor has received mostly favorable reviews which is a good sign for a superhero movie. Plus it has Natalie Portman which is a bonus. We will be seeing the 2D version as I heard the 3D was crap.

Plan on meeting at TGIF early for a cocktail. Say around 7:30.

Summer of the Superhero

With 4 of the next 5 guy movies being about comic book characters, this is definitly the summer of the Superhero. Do any of these peak your interest? Do any of these register as a "must see"? Watch the trailers for each of these by following the links on the right. Vote on the poll for the most anticipated and leave a comment below on your thoughts about a summer laden with costumed vigilantes.

Hollywood BLVD Friday

Hmmm, Your Highness or Hanna? What to see, what to see........Screw It! Scream 4 it is!

Went and saw Scream 4 last night at Hollywood Blvd after enjoying a burger and beers at the Tilted Kilt. Bonus sighting of Burt Reynolds walking through the theater as he was there for a special showing of some of his movies. Had a good crowd for the movie which weighed heavily on fun over scares. Decent beginning led to a slow middle and ended with a fun blood soaked finale. If it had managed to get some actual scares in there it would have been a B, but this earns a C+.

Best line of the night was from the weird guy with a wizard cane sitting behind me and Lane. During the movie, there was a line about how if you are gay you have a better chance of surviving a horror movie. At which time the guy said "Alright!"

Next Up: Thor, May 6th

Your Highness

What: Your Highness - A Medieval Action Stoner Comedy .

Where: Hollywood BLVD in Woodridge (75th and Lemont Rd) .

When: Friday 4/15: Drinks around 7 at a bar near the theater, Get to theater at 9 for more drinks at bar in theater and to make sure we get good seats. Movie at 10:00 with more drinks during show.

This movie looks hilarious. It is made by the same guys who made Pinapple Express and stars James Franco, Danny McBride, and Natalie Portman. I like Hollywood BLVD for this movie so we can have some cocktails and appetizers during the show. I say we get a buzz on for the start as well. Lets hit a bar in Woodridge around 7 for some pre-show drinks. Maybe BWW or Tilted Kilt. Will also take other suggestions for bars. Hope to see some of you guys out. Leave a comment if you are thinking of coming out.

Your Movie Guru

Pete

Hanna vs. Your Highness

One is about A 16-year-old who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives.

The other is a medieval comedy about when Prince Fabious's bride is kidnapped, he goes on a quest to rescue her... accompanied by his lazy useless brother Thadeous.

Both these movies comes out 4/8 and they couldn't be more different. Which one deserves a Opening weekend viewing? Vote and watch the trailers on the right and leave comments below.

Sucker Punch

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Hot girls with big guns. One of my favorite sub-genres in the guy movie universe. Sucker Punch is written and directed by Zack Snyder, who did one of my favorite guy movies of years past: 300. Add to that Dawn of the Dead and Watchmen to his resume and that makes him one of my must see directors. I have been eagerly awaiting this movie since I saw the bad ass trailer released last fall so if you haven't seen it yet be sure to check it out. Assume we will go out for a couple beers after to movie, probably BWW.

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Where: Cinemark Theater, Joliet Mall

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When: Saturday March 26th: 9:10.....Meeting up at Fridays at 8 for a quick cocktail

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Whos in(so far): Pete, Ryan,

Buffalo Wild Wings/Hawks Game

When: Tuesday March 8th, 6:15pm

Where: BWW at 11820 Rt. 59 in N. Plainfield (59 and 119th st)

Why: 45 cent wings and Blackhawks at Panthers starting at 6:30

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Guys night out this Tuesday! Hawks are going for their 9th straight win! Cmon out, eat wings, drink beer, watch hockey. Me and Dilly are in for sure so get your assess out of the house.

The Mechanic

Where: Joliet Mall Theater

When: Sunday Jan.30th, 7:55

Whos in so far: Pete and Ryan

What: Jason Statham is a badass and this movie looks like it should have plenty of action and explosions. Sounds good to me.

Green Hornet 3D

Where: Cinemark Joliet Theaters (in the mall)

When: Saturday 1/15 at 7:45pm

Green Hornet has had some early mixed reviews, but from what I hear it a fun superhero romp. Me and Ryan are in for sure. Figure going out for a beer or 2 after the movie. Hope to see some of you bastards out there. Remember to post comments.

Whos in: Pete, Ryan

Updated 1/14 @ 5:35pm: Holdman is in