Monsters vs Aliens 2009 (G)

Monster vs Aliens *** Animation was great, it was entertaining and funny.  It did not rise to the level of  The Incredibles.  I didn’t think the story was that strong or engaging.  I found the monsters so arbitrary and hard to really care about, except for Susan who wasn’t really a monster.  Kids loved it, of course.

Paintball around Austin

There are three primary fields I know of around Austin.  We’ve been to Hill13 the most because it is the most convenient to us.  I have not been to Texas Paintball but I know it is a much larger place and a more expensive than Hill13.  Some of David’s friends that have been there prefer Hill13. They particulary did NOT like crack house field at Texas Paintball.  They actually quit in the middle because they were too intimidated at being “trapped” in the crack house.  David and I visited Extreme PB years ago and liked it. We hope to return soon.  Here are comparisons of the three fields:

Texas Paintball (No  outside paint allowed)
Reviews: http://www.pbreview.com/fields/reviews/639/
Price:     $41.95 (500 rounds) $15 field fee
Paint:    $43 1000 rounds, $78 2000 rounds

Hill13 (Outside paint for personal guns allowed)
Reviews:http://www.pbreview.com/fields/reviews/2956/ 
Price: $40 (500 rounds). $12 Field Fee, $8 all-day air
Paint:  $17 500 rounds, $30 1000 rounds, $57 2000 rounds. They charge $8 for allowing you to use your own paint unless you previously bought it there.

Xtreme Paintball (No outside paint allowed)
Reviews:              http://www.pbreview.com/fields/reviews/2562/
Price:                     $40 (500 rounds, includes NXE Pack (pods & belt) )
CO2 Refill:           $19,12oz $2 20oz $5 all-day
Paint:                   $35/$40 1000 rounds $60/$80 2000 rounds

Other field not visited:

Outlaw Paintball Field (Pflugerville)

Analyzing Memory Usage on your PC

What do the Task Manager memory columns mean?

Working Set and Private Working Set explained (It’s like a box of crayons).

Don’t worry if RAM usage is high

Video on how to read the Task  Manager Memory data

Watchmen 2009 (R)

Watchmen  **** NFK.  It was kinda campy.  Very different kind of movie  but I really enjoyed it.  Wasn’t crazy about the ending but the story was interesting. It was shot dark, kinda like Batman.

Australia 2008 (PG-13)

Australia **** A long  movie.  Really two  movies in one.  The first half  concerns cattle-ranching,  the second half the approach of War.  Editing could have been tighter especially between the halves.  My favorite performance by  Hugh Jackman; Nicole  Kidman, no so  much.  Looked beautiful on Blu-ray.

Frequency 2000 (PG-13)

Frequency ***.  I like the premise of the movie.  A shift in time allows a son to speak to his Dad just before the Dad dies in a fire fighter accident.  The story that develops regarding a serial killer didn’t really engage me however but the ending was satisfying though a bit confusing.

The Departed 2006 (R)

The  Departed ***** NFK.  Lots of graphic blowing out of the brains.  Two and a half hour movie.  Incredible story with twists and turns that actually seem plausible.  Second time I’ve watched it and I forgot how it ended!  Incredible ending.  Interesting to see two big stars like DeCaprio and Damon especially when they finally share the screen at the end.  They both put in great performances upstaging Nicholson in my opinion.

Borat 2006 (R)

Borat ** NFK.  Very Crude. Yes some funny parts.  The 2 stars says it all. Review my star legend.  Be sure to view the uncensored extra features on the DVD.

Munich 2005 (R)

Munich ** NFK. This is a long movie. About 2:45.  It really wasn’t that  suspenseful and I didn’t feel that connected to any of the characters including the main character played by Eric Bana.  It seemed very drawn out.  Early look at Daniel Craig.

A History of Violence 2005 (R)

 A History of Violence. *** NFK.  Graphic violence.  Very hot graphic sex scenes.  It runs for about an hour and a half and it seemed to end a bit abruptly. Don’t know about Viggo Mortensen as an actor but another guy that looks great playing a bad ass hero.  Great short fight scenes.  Maria Bello looked great. I recognized her from TV’s ER.  I enjoyed the movie.