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Holy Spit! or: A Lovely Bouquet

18 Friday Aug 2017

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I get to do something cool tonight. My job, that is food/beverage podcaster and blogger, affords me a good bit of opportunity to try new foods, beverages, attend events and in some cases, judge. Through the Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking Podcast, I met Chuck Johnson, co-owner of Shadow Springs Vineyard and Windsor Run Cellars/WRC Distillery. He asked that Jordan and I both consider being judges for the North Carolina State Fair Wine Competition. Jordan couldn’t do it, even before the recent revelations were known due to his work, but I said I could do it. DGzR-OmXsAA_taI

So, tonight, The BCPF and I will be heading to Surry County to spend two nights in a hotel, at a vineyard and at a Community College to talk, taste and judge wine. The BCPF is taking a book/Kindle/etc. to occupy her time whilst I judge, it’s unclear if she’ll be in the room while I do that or not. I don’t like not being able to observe our “three-foot rule” on Saturday, but this is an honor and opportunity that I just can’t pass up. And, she doesn’t want me to. I love that woman!

I will admit, though, that I’m not the most in-depth judge of wine. Beer and liquor I can probably hold my own, but I’m sure I’ll be out of my league when it comes to the wine. Wine is what I want to know more about, though so this will help me. I’ll be surrounded by judges more experienced than me and I can learn from them. That is my presumption, however. I’d think as much stock (and money) as the wineries put into this event, they’ll want people that really know what they’re talking about.

Don’t get me wrong, I do know a bit about wine, I’ve been doing tastings and ratings for a hot minute, but I’m no expert. I don’t know that I’d ever want to be a Somm (short Sommelier [səməlˈyā] which basically means a wine steward) because I’ve seen the rigor and headache they go through to get certification. I do, however, want to get my Cicerone certification. Cicerone [sisəˈrōnē] is basically the same as a Sommelier for beer. I have several friends who have started their certification but they’re also in the alcohol-serving business. Danielle Bull, my “work wife” and co-host on The Less Desirables is working on hers, in fact.

I think, though, that I can admit that I don’t know everything I need/want to know about wine helps me in this judging task. It makes me more curious and more apt to really want to do a good job judging. I must do a good job of judging. Not that my vote or ratings will impact the entire wine industry, probably far from it, but you never know. I can’t take that chance. I need to be on it and on it I will be. So, wish me luck, Dear Reader. I’ll try to get the best wine this state has to offer in the light to help get them to you!

The weird thing is the spitting rule. They don’t want us drinking the wine, they want us to spit it out. I don’t like wasting alcohol. Those grapes died for our pleasure. But, I also understand that they don’t want/need the judges to be getting sloshed. I always need to swallow before I get the full effect of the wine but we’ll see how the spitting goes.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“If the wine is well made, no matter what your personal prejudices might be, it deserves a medal.” – NC State Fair Wine Competition instructions to the Judges.

Luau Krunkles or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

16 Wednesday Aug 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Luau Krunkles “Passion Orange Guava” IPA from Terrapin Beer Company, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.20170816_142759

Terrapin is one of those breweries that can be hit or miss with me. I mean, I guess they all can but I either like their stuff or don’t. Some stuff from them is very solid stuff. Not necessarily my favorite stuff, but it’s solid. That’s what Terrapin does the best. I don’t care for a lot of IPAs and they do a right many of those. I do like their other stuff like their porters and stouts. They step out of the box and that’s a plus. So, this is one of those “oddity” brews that happens to also be an IPA. I like fruity beer and I hope this is good on the fruit. I like the idea of Passionfruit, orange and guava all together in one beer. Let’s see how it goes. The ABV for this beer is 6.5% and its IBUs are 72.

BeerAdvocate rates it at 87 (Very Good) with no Bros Score. Untappd has it at 3.84 caps out of 5. I’m good with those ratings if they’re accurate. We’ll see. Have you had it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head down to City Beverage and grab your sixer. Tell them that it’s the Beer of the Week and get 5% off your order. Tune in later this evening or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Liz and I think of it. It looks like Groot is already having a hankering.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Tropical aromas of Passion fruit, Orange and Guava dominate the nose while a big juicy hop flavor and smooth bitterness complement the balance of the beer.” – Terrapin Beer Company.

Roundtable or: Friends and Food

12 Saturday Aug 2017

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Usually, there’s a convoluted movie review on Saturday, but I didn’t have a movie of the week on The Less Desirables this week. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still go to a/perture cinema, the Official Movie Sponsor of The Less Desirables, and see a film. You most certainly should. But, today it’s something different.

Last night, The Beer Dads and our Very Good Friends, SRV+VernQuack all converged on the patio of Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen and Bar and enjoyed a night of Doctor Brownstone’s Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival. It was not only great times with friends but it was 12 courses of food and plenty of libations to boot. 20170812_102917

From scallops to veggie ceviche to cod to duck to rabbit to chicken. There was a bit of everything on our plates last night. And, while we didn’t all agree on which dishes were our favorites or even what we may have liked or disliked, we all agreed we had the swellest of times. That’s a word, I just made it up.

It was the first time we had all been together in a hot minute. When you have a pilot in the group, or the head of two organizations that have them both traveling, or someone moving or flood repairs, it’s hard to get everyone together. But, I’m thankful that last night was one of those rare moments that, hopefully, will become less and less rare.

So, to The BCPF, Beer Dad Jon, his “Pilot,” Beer Dad Paul, his “Pilot,” SRV and her real-life pilot, thank you all for a great time. Chef Tim Grandinetti, or Doctor Brownstone, thank you for an amazing evening of wondermous food from chefs all over North America. You made our night even more special!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Spring House Chef/Partner Timothy Grandinetti will host the annual outdoor grill-fest that celebrates the culinary talents of both local and nationally-renowned Chefs. Each evening during Sweet Summer Luv Luv, guests will enjoy multi-course tasting menus and “hot-off-the-grill” specialties that are planned, prepared and served by an all-star cadre of visiting Chefs.” – Doctor Brownstone’s Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival

Pink Drink or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

09 Wednesday Aug 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Pink Drink from Hi-Wire Brewing, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.20170809_112633

Hi-Wire Brewing is an NC Brewing company out of Asheville, the state’s “beer capital.” They’re known for their balanced brews that don’t assault your palate while still entertaining your taste buds. This brew is a tart wheat ale that is brewed with lemongrass and raspberries. It’s known as a kettle sour. The ABV is only 4.2% so it’s sessionable and you can get away with a few of them before they start to take effect. I have started to get into more sour brews lately and I can’t wait to pop the tab on this quad of tall boy cans.

BeerAdvocate has it at 83 (Good) with no Bros Score and no overall rating because it’s not been rated enough. Untappd has it at 3.76 caps out of 5. Good is all I can hope for. I’m going to be happy if that’s what it is. I like the can and as you can see, Groot wants a bit.

Have you had this beer? If so, what did you think? If not, or if you just have a hankering for more, head down to City Beverage and grab your quad. Tell them that this is the beer of the week and get 5% off your order! Tune in later tonight or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Mikey and I think of it!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“A kettle sour with the perfect balance of raspberry fruit sweetness & fresh candied-lemon aroma from lemongrass.” – Hi-Wire Brewing

 

Sausage Party or: The Less Desirables Movie of the Week

05 Saturday Aug 2017

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a/perture cinema, the Official Movie Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents The Less Desirables Movie of the Week, Sausage Party (2016), starring Seth Rogan, Kristen Wiig, Edward Norton and Michael Cera.

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Per IMDb: “A sausage strives to discover the truth about his existence.”

At Shopwell’s Supermarket, there’s a celebration every morning. Every kind of inanimate object you can think of is celebrating because they could be picked by “the gods” to take into paradise. In particular, Frank (Rogan) is a sausage that is sitting right next to his girlfriend, Brenda (Wiig) on a shelf waiting to go into the Great Beyond. They talk about what they’re going to do and it’s pretty graphic. Instead, they just touch “tips.”

Food and grocery items get picked up, one after the other. Beets, peanut butter, jelly, flour, bananas, even a douche gets chosen to take that eternal journey. One item, however, Honey Mustard (UNCSA alum Danny McBride), has been on the outside but is returned and he’s flipping out. He keeps trying to tell everyone that things aren’t what they seem but no one listens. Honey Mustard tries to commit suicide by jumping off the edge of the cart. Frank tries to help him by grabbing his leg. Brenda helps Frank by grabbing his leg (yes the groceries have legs, shoes, gloves, eyes and mouths) and the human woman who is driving the shopping cart crashes into another shopper causing many of the grocery items to topple, including Frank, Brenda, Douche and some flour that clouds the entire area, creating a scene of chaos not unlike that of a building collapse. The humans don’t notice (it seems on purpose) and go on like nothing happened, running over some of the items.

Douche blames Frank and Brenda for causing the accident and for bending his nozzle, also for ruining his chances of “getting up in” the human purchasing him. Douche is picked up by the store janitor and tossed into the trash only to get out of a dumpster and find a dying juice box, which, after he sucks him dry, makes him stronger and powerful. He continues to murder innocent liquids to become even more powerful, searching for Frank and Brenda to exact revenge. Does he find them? Do Frank and Brenda find the truth of the Great Beyond? You’ll have to watch to find out.

This is probably the crudest film I’ve ever seen, especially for a cartoon. Then again, the crudest prior was Team America: World Police which was a big puppet show. The overt sexual innuendo was non-stop. The racial/sexuality/religious/creed stereotypes were embellished and swollen to mega proportions. It was definitely offensive and meant to be that way. All that being said, I loved it. It was hilarious at points, clever the entire time and a very fun movie to watch. I believe that was the point for most of it, how nonpolitically correct could they be? Lots and that’s good. There was definitely understated but definitely present political and social commentary that was spread throughout the entire film. The 9/11 quality of the cart crash was brow-raising but needed to demonstrate the devastation the groceries felt.

The characters were stereotypical but spot on. Perhaps not so much stereotypical but representative? The voice actors gave the characters life and Edward Norton does a great Woody Allen impression. Something else I found funny was that the original music was composed by Alan Menken (Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid) who normally does a lot of Disney-esque fairy tale stuff. That was great. Let’s say the Meat Loaf cameo was pretty great, too.

All in all, I think the film was great. It’s not something to watch with your kids unless your kids are over the age of 15 or so. Entertaining and fun, but as I said, definitely crude. Rotten Tomatoes has it rated at 82% Fresh with an Audience score of only 51%. I don’t know what happened there. IMDb has it at 6.3 stars out of 10. I watched the film on Netflix and I rate it 4.25 stars out of 5. Have you seen it? What did you think? What would you like to read/hear me review?

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“It’s all a lie. Everything you’ve been told, everything you believe in.” – Honey Mustard

A Manageable Obsession or: Inking It

04 Friday Aug 2017

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So, this evening, The BCPF will get her second tattoo. It will also be only six months since she got her first. I think she’s gotten the “bug.” I’m not going to tell you what it will be but I certainly love the idea. It should turn out to be quite fabulous. She’s excited and I like when she’s excited.

We’ll be returning to our tattoo artist of choice, I’ll even say, The Official Tattoo Artist of The Less Desirables’ The BCPF. I know that’s a stretch, but hey, I tried. Anywhat! She’ll be getting the new art at Earth’s Edge Tattoo & Piercing in WSNC. Byron and Kelley Weeks have been guests on The Less Desirables and The Beer Dads. I’d call them friends. I like to support my friends. Byron did the awesome Great Blue Herron that she sports on her left leg. 935361_10151580917885027_1093566513_n

Byron takes his time to get exactly what you want, draws up some mock/rough ideas and then goes over edits with you. It’s important that you allow the artist’s creativity to be included. Byron talked about how doing tats can be boring when they’re doing stuff that is “stock.” Let them put their stamp on it. I think if they don’t have some creative input, they are no longer tattoo “artists” but tattoo “givers.” Who would want to be that? Not me. Then again, I can’t draw much of anything, but if I could, I’d be adamant about having creative input. It would be like co-writing a song with someone and they not allowing me to be creative with my parts. At that point, I’m not a co-writer as much as a facilitator. That’s not me.

Anywhat! I’ll post pics of the new art in the next few days. Perhaps Monday? But, again, may I recommend Earth’s Edge Tattoo & Piercing for your permanent skin art or adornments? You can find them at 1800 Silas Creek Pkwy here in WSNC. Check out their website and/or Facebook Page.

Until tomorrow, ink up!
Scorp out!

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“Best Prick in Town!” – Byron Weeks

Act of the Apostle or: Which One is Sebastian?

02 Wednesday Aug 2017

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My apologies again for yesterday’s short post. We had a heck of a “weekend plus.” I was exhausted. But, I’m here to tell you why. On Monday, our Engagementversary, we drove to Raliegh to see a band that The BCPF would consider “a fave.” They rarely tour and this was special, so how could we pass on it?

The band is Belle & Sebastian. They’re from Scotland; Glasgow. We heard some of their stuff whilst we were over there gettin’ hitched. I didn’t know what I thought about them when I first heard them a few years back when The BCPF put them on a mixtape for me. The more I listened over time the more and more I got to like them. They’re tongue-in-cheek, clever and very good musicians. 20170802_141746

To me, they have a very retro feel. Definitely an “indie” sound. It’s also a very full sound. That’s not too difficult to pull off when there are seven members actually in the band. Their singers, primarily Stuart Murdoch, have unique voices that I won’t say are great, but they are, well, unique… as I just said. The members are all around my age which is pretty cool. I can relate to life, if not the Scottish aspect, even though I do get some of that, too.

So, The BCPF and I stayed at the Hyatt Place North Raleigh-Midtown and ate dinner at a decent chain restaurant that was on the same property as the hotel before Ubering over to the North Carolina Museum of Art, where the show was being held. We had purchased general admission tix which would have gotten us closer to the stage but would have also required us to stand and I’m just not about that. Luckily, the lovely and awesome wife of Superfan Damien of The Less Desirables works at the NCMA and was able to get us an upgrade to reserved seating. And she really came through. 20170731_213822

The concert’s venue was outside. Not quite the size of one of the “sheds” (Amphitheaters) but still a pretty good venue with plenty of grass seating and bench seats with assigned numbers. We ended up with awesome seats due to our gracious upgrade. We were 8 rows past the general admission folk (row H) and smack-dab in the middle of the row. So we were eye-to-eye with Stuart throughout the show. I think these were better than the GA tix because 1) we had actual seats, 2) we didn’t have to fight anyone for a spot, 3) we didn’t have to get there early, 4) we were looking straight ahead and not “up” like most of them were. Plus, we had the benefit of being out in front of the speakers, not between them. We won the awesome lottery for sure.

Opening the show was Andrew Bird who was the violinist for Squirrel Nut Zippers and is quite the talent. I really enjoyed his stuff, but I have to admit it started to get old after about half way through. I don’t know that it was anything he was doing wrong or I was just ready to see Belle & Sebastian. I think it was the latter. He did good, though.

B&S at one time had 9 people on the stage at the same time, playing instruments or singing. They even had a young trumpet player named Alex that played on about five or six songs. He wasn’t part of the band. He was from Raleigh and hadn’t played with them before. I think I heard Stuart say he hadn’t played with anyone before. He was pretty good, though. I have to admit that I didn’t recognize most of the songs but I’m not the fan that The BCPF is. They did play several of my faves by them, though, including “Sukie in the Graveyard,” “I’m a Cuckoo,” “I Didn’t See It Coming” and “The Blues Are Still Blue.” The latter was the last encore that they did by request from someone they described as “someone with a bullhorn of a voice.”

It was a great show and I’m so glad we got to see them and we thank Mrs. Superfan Damien for the upgrade. We owe you guys some beer. Thanks to The BCPF for introducing me to Belle & Sebastian and wanting to go see them. I think it’s my favorite of “your music.” If you’re not familiar with the band, Dear Reader, you should give them a shot and you should keep an open mind because they’re certainly an acquired taste. But, you’ll see the talent, I’m sure. Enjoy!

Oh, and I didn’t do beer today because I don’t know what it will be. Danielle is surprising us. But, you should still go to City Beverage and say The Less Desirables sent you!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Sukie was the kid, she liked to hang out in the graveyard. She did brass rubbings, she learned you never had to press hard. When she finished hanging out she was all alone. She decided that she better check in at home. There was an awful row between her mum and dad. They said she hadn’t done this, she hadn’t done that. If she wanted to remain inside the family home, she’d have to tow the line, she’d have to give it a go. It didn’t suit Sukie so she took her things and left.” – “Sukie in the Graveyard” (Belle & Sebastian)

I Saw a Light or: Bridge of Sighs (Eugeology Entry 29)

29 Saturday Jul 2017

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So, it’s Saturday and you’re probably expecting a movie review, right? Psych! Or is it Syke!? I don’t know, I’ve never had to spell my 80s cliche before… Anywhat! Since we didn’t review a film for this past week’s The Less Desirables, I’m going to catch up with the Eugeology list. The last entry was okay, not my favorite but I didn’t hate it. Eugene will catch up soon, I think and Jon, again, has assured me he’s not tapped out. Let’s do this one:

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#29 – Bridge of Sighs by Robin Trower.

My first take was oh jeez, blues crap! but it turned out that it wasn’t all that bad. I mean, there’s definitely some blues stuff happening but isn’t most rock and roll? There are times where it’s a bit much on the album. For the most part, I’m cool with it. It’s not a bunch of Stevie Ray Vaughn ugliness and that’s a plus. And no, Eugene, that’s not an invitation to “convert” me to SRV.

I love the use of spatial effects (that’s spatial, not special) like in the title track. I listened to this album via headphones because I was at home and Alexa couldn’t find it. So, I Napstered it. The point of that is that I can hear the depth changes in the “room” as the guitar parts are being played. The panning is pretty cool, too. So, if you listen to this album, allow yourself the luxury of headphones at least once. The wind effect was a nice touch, too. The unintelligible conversation as the song closes out is also a clever addition. I never understand what they’re saying but it adds to the mystery. It reminds me of Pink Floyd on the Dark Side of the Moon album.  I also like how the wind carries (and wisps away) on the following track, “In This Place.”

I really can’t say enough about the ambiance of the entire album. Matthew Fisher, the producer, took very good care of Mr. Trower on this album. All the instruments are prevalent and have great timbre and tone. Fisher was the organist for Procol Harem (“A Whiter Shade of Pale”), which Trower was a part of prior to his solo efforts.

Bassist and vocalist James Dewar, who hasn’t the greatest of all voices, does have at least one thing in his favor when it comes to his vocals, emotion. You can almost feel what he’s singing. But, I have heard this voice before and I can’t figure out where. I’ve checked out his history and nothing that he’s sung on before was something that I recognized (it was mostly Trower stuff).

Trower’s guitar prowess is pretty darned good. Yes, he’s a bit overly-bluesy at times, but it’s flavorful and inventive, not just bluesy for the sake of being so. His tone is pretty cool, using Leslie (rotating speaker), chorus and wah-wah effects to intensify the “feel and grab” of the guitar parts. His riffs and licks speak to you.

Reg Isidore’s drumming is a great compliment to the other two instruments. Nothing too flashy but definitely solid. It did seem that he skipped a beat or two, or just played something that made me think he did in “Too Rolling Stoned” which wasn’t my favorite song from the album. Probably my least fave. But, as a trio, the band had a lot of presence and finesse.

I’ve heard “Lady Love” somewhere before but I don’t know where. There’s nothing much on it. I do like it, though. I love the power of the final track, “Little Bit of Sympathy.” The stops are tight and the runs by Dewar and Isidore are happenin’. All that while Trower runs amuck without ruining the song. Tasteful. My favorites on the album are “In This Place,” “Little Bit of Sympathy,” “Day of the Eagle,” “About to Begin” and the title track.

I was dreading this album, but instead, I found that I really enjoyed it. I have to say it didn’t get a full compliment of listens – I usually try for six minimum – but, I could write this review off of three, I think that’s pretty impressive. Eug, thanks for introducing me, sorry it took so long. I can’t wait for this review. Jon, see ya in the funny papers, man.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“If you stand in the light, you get the feel of the ride and the music that plays in your ears. In your head you can hear, a voice so sweet and clear and the music that plays in your head. As it flows up from the ground, taking all who hear that sound, close your eyes, it’s about to begin.” – “About to Begin” (Trower)

 

Silent Sunday or: The Haul 7/22/17

23 Sunday Jul 2017

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Underdog Records had some good stuff this week and The BCPF and I rocked it, at least I think we think we did. Right, dear? Well, you decide. Here it is:

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And, with the $1 records, the Underdog Records/The Less Desirables involved the extensive section of $1 if you mention you heard the ad on the podcast. That’s why you should listen to TLD every week and hear the special. I’ll not give that away, you’ll have to listen to hear what it was and what to do! Also, if you’re looking to get into vinyl, Underdog has a good bit of used, quality turntables to get you started, a plethora of selections to listen to on your new turntable and accessories to keep it in tip top shape. The list above is brought to you by Discogs, which you should use to archive your collection!

Until tomorrow, happy listening…
Scorp out!

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“Where do you go when you’re lonely? Where do you go when you’re blue? Where do you go when you’re lonely? I’ll follow you when the stars go blue.” – “When Stars Go Blue” (Adams)

 

Full Metal Jacket or: The Less Desirables Movie of the Week

22 Saturday Jul 2017

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a/perture cinema, the Official Movie Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents The Less Desirables Movie of the Week, Full Metal Jacket (1987), starring Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D’Onofrio, Adam Baldwin.MV5BNzc2ZThkOGItZGY5YS00MDYwLTkyOTAtNDRmZWIwMGRhYTc0L2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjU0OTQ0OTY@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,656,1000_AL_

Per IMDb: “A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.”

I believe I’ve reviewed this film before, and perhaps more than once, but after watching it again with 3B just recently, it renewed my love for it. It’s super violent and shocking, perhaps the most of its kind. A mouthy, wise-cracking journalist goes through boot camp with an unrelenting drill sergeant, a dim-witted and all around screw up of a bunkmate, a violent recourse and of course, the effects of the war’s battlefield itself.

Matthew Modine’s “Joker” doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut, which gets him in some precarious positions in the barracks, with its occupants, with his immediate superiors and the brass that run the government’s military forces. He has to take the fledgling lug under his wing to make sure the rest of the platoon doesn’t suffer the consequences of the unfortunate soldier’s inadequacies. Then, as a journalist, he gets caught up in a conflict which sees heated battle zones become reality. It’s rough and Modine plays the part perfectly.

Modine is listed as the star, but I think the film’s two stars are actually real life drill instructor, retired, R. Lee Ermey as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman and Vincent D’Onofrio as Leonard “Gomer Pyle” Lawrence. Ermey’s experience and ad libs were some of the most memorable lines in cinematic history. I can’t really repeat many on here without flying into a ton of obscenities. And, if you’ve not seen the film, then I’d be giving so much away to say how either of them turns out. I’m just going to say that they are both intense.

Stanley Kubrick’s visuals are, in classic Kubrick style, very vivid, both in sets and action. He set the cinematic bar high and often surpassed it on his own. The full crew had their hands full because Kubrick was a perfectionist, but everyone pulled their weight and the end result was amazing. The soundtrack also was intense. If I say much more, then I’ll end up giving stuff away. The film is pretty bad arsed, though.

Rotten Tomatoes rates it at 95% Fresh with an Audience Score of 94%. IMDb has it at 8.3 stars out of 10. I saw it on Netflix, although I own it on DVD and, I believe, Blu-Ray. It’s probably one of my Top 10 and I’m rating it 5 stars out of 5. Have you seen it? What would you like to hear/read me review?

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“This is my rifle. There are many others like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy, who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will. Before God, I swear this creed: my rifle and myself are defenders of my country, we are the masters of our enemy, we are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace. Amen.” – the Recruits