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This episode, we focus first on the movie of the first book in the Percy Jackson  series,Percy Jackson and the Olympians:  The Lightening Thief, by Rick Riordan. Amanda helps me review the  movie just released, and we go over the similarities and differences from the book version. Then Gary calls in with a great overall review of the movie’s watchability and general quality as a movie itself. Thanks Gary! We think that this movie is definitely watchable for kids, and the books are a must-get!

Don’t forget – Feb. 27 is The BOOM EFFECT Auction! For details visit the website here! Come with your heart and wallet open!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

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Promos: The Boom Effect Auction and The Chronic Rift

Rocks, Teeth and life lessons.

Hi Guys,
Thought I’d do another movie review for you guys, a new one this time. And I thought I would add something dad told me to do when I watch movies. It has helped me, so maybe it will you too.

The Tooth Fairy – A movie review by Darcy Low

“Derek Thompson is ‘The Tooth Fairy,’ a hard-charging minor league hockey player whose nickname comes from his habit of separating opposing players from their bicuspids. When Derek discourages a youngster’s hopes, he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with the requisite tutu, wings and magic wand. At first, Derek “can’t handle the tooth” – bumbling and stumbling as he tries to furtively wing his way through strangers’ homes…doing what tooth fairies do. But as Derek slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams”

Okay let me ask you, if you had the chance to see Dwayne Johnson in a pink Tutu; wouldn’t you rush to go see it??? Yeah you sound like my Dad. Hehe. Yep, this movie is VERY silly. But it’s a lot of fun too, and surprise; it has a message to it.

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The Spy that wowed me.

Hey Guys,
This review is going to long, but I think you will like it. I did some homework on it.
With everything that has been going on, I figured we all need something funny. Kind of time to step back from everything that is going on for a bit. For me, there is one guy that always helps, one guy that no matter how much stress and sadness in the world can still get me smiling. (besides Dad I mean.)

Who you ask? Simple, my hommie.

Jackie Chan.

I have been a huge fan of him since I moved in here, Dad has everything of his that’s out on dvd i think. hehe. The first kung fu movie we watched together was Legend of Drunken Master. (yeah I know, some parents going say that’s not a kid’s movie. But it was SO MUCH FUN!) Since then I was hooked. So when I saw this movie coming out, I just had to see it. And I think you guys are going to like it as well.

The spy next door – A movie review by Darcy Low

“Spying is easy, babysitting is hard. Former CIA spy Bob Ho (Chan) takes on his toughest assignment to date: looking after his girlfriend’s three kids, who haven’t exactly warmed to their mom’s beau. And when one of the youngsters accidentally downloads a top-secret formula, Bob’s longtime nemesis, a Russian terrorist, pays a visit to the family.”

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” A culinary legend provides a frustrated office worker with a new recipe for her life in Julie and Julia, the true stories of how Julia Child’s (Played perfectly by Meryl Streep) life and cookbook inspired fledgling writer Julie Powell (Played by Amy Adams) to whip up 524 recipes in 365 days and introduce a new generation to the magic of French cooking. Stanley Tucci (From Devil wears Prada.) co stars in director Nora Ephron’s delicious comedy about joy, obsession and butter. Bon appetit!”

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A Christmas gift you might have missed
Hi guys,

Still in that holiday mood? I sure am, we just got dumped on with snow finally. woots! So i can use my bobsled!! (yeah i actually have a old wooden one.) That is if school is called off tomorrow. I just love the holidays don’t you? The snow, the trees, the food. hehe. And the Christmas specials. Now I love the old school stuff, Rudolph, Santa Claus is coming to town and of course Charlie Brown. Just something about those shows that make you feel all warm inside. Well this year a new Christmas Special was added. So I thought I would do a review, and good news too! If you happened to miss it, you can still catch it on ABC.com. I’ll put the link up after my review.

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Pretty accurate, actually!

A wolf, a hawk and a mouse…..

 

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SPOILERS FOR AVATAR in this podcast!

We went to see the movie “Avatar” in IMAX 3D, so I got John and the kids to discuss it with me while we were going over the river and through the woods to my grandmother’s house on Christmas Eve. The audio is not great, but I hope the fun content make it worthwhile. The kids really had a lot of good observations about the movie,and you get John’s philosophical take of the story. Also, check out this promo for the Friends in Tech Geek Christmas Story (in which I play the Mom)! And please have wonderful holidays!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We had a new show that went up on Dec. 8 about Kuiper Belt Objects!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Promo: The Friends in Tech Geek Christmas Special

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Hey guys!
Okay it’s time for me to get back to writing you up some reviews. Sorry I had to take some time off for the holidays and getting gifts for people. Hope you all had a great thanksgiving and a even better Christmas. My first review here is of a dvd I got from my Uncle Dave. He knows how much I love a good story and a great movie. This one fills the bill on both counts, you’re going like this one.

The Empress and the Warriors – A DVD review by Darcy Low

From the back of the DVD. ” In the tradition of Seven Swords comes the action saga of a kingdom locked in a desperate battle survival. Martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (Seven Swords)and Hong Kong film award winners Kelly Chen (Infernal Affairs) and Leon Lai (Seven Swords) team up as sword welding heroes on a quest to united a divided nation and wage a massive war against an invading horde. Created by the celebrated action choreographer and cinematographer behind Jet Li’s Hero and House of the Flying Daggers, An Empress and the Warriors takes epic action to new heights.”

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You guys ever go though the bargin bins in walmart’s video sections? If not, you really should. Sometimes, once you get pass all the bad sci fi channel type movies, or the tons of Will Farrell movies, you come up with some really good movies to watch. This is one of them.

October Sky -

“In Coal wood, West Virginia; 1957. Coal mining is king and no one can escape life underground. But when high schooler Homer Hickman Jr, (actor Jake Gyllenhaal) sees the Soviet satellite Sputnik streak overhead, he aims for the stars and a new destiny in this incredible true story of hope, determination and triumph. With the help of his teacher (Laura Dern) and three buddies, Homer sets out to build his own rocket. How Homer overcomes seemingly impossible obstacles, poor education, a disapproving father, (Chris Cooper) and a series of misfires that threaten to flatten his dreams and the town; And fulfills his vision is the launching pad for one of the most timeless, inspirational stories ever brought to the screen,”
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