2008 was certainly a great year for movies! The theme of the year, as with previous years was centered around the super-hero blockbuster. We saw two films from the Marvel Universe, one from DC Comics and another off the wall super hero movie that was not very super. We had Robert Downey Jr. jump back on the scene as Iron Man and a black man! We had Jack Black as a Kung Fu Panda and a heroin junkie. The year also saw one of the best performances by an actor in recent history. So…what was the best movie of 2008? Let’s count ‘em down.

#10. Speed Racer
I know that many people didn’t like this movie and found it too “cartoony”, but I loved it! Well, maybe not loved but I did thoroughly enjoy the movie. The special effects were very cool, and the new technology used on the colors was brilliant. The story had a typical kids movie script, but it was decent enough to get me through the whole movie. Overall, it was good enough to get the number ten spot on my list.

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Friday, June 13th is finally here and with it comes the release of another potential Summer blockbuster. Marvel is unleashing The Incredible Hulk on the masses with a more gritty and dark version of the giant green hero. I’m sure we all remember the last version of the Hulk and it’s something we would all just rather forget…I’m sure Marvel wouldn’t mind forgetting either. This time around the storyline follows along the same lines as the 1970’s classic television series and is loaded with star power. Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) is a fugitive on the run from General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross (William Hurt) as he believes that Banner is the property of the US Military and he wants to use The Hulk as a weapon.

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I am really behind schedule today. Normally, I would have my Week in Review post done by lunchtime Monday afternoon. However, I had a busy day at the office and not much time to do anything on the blog (other than the Heads Up Seven Up Blogroll). I’ve been working on a customized WP theme for a client, and it’s nearing completion. I spent most of the weekend working out the color scheme and graphic elements. It won’t be nearly as explosive as the GrandmasterB dot com design, it’s more of a clean corporate look. I should be finished with it in the next few days and then it’s onto the next project. Always busy here at GrandmasterB HQ!

May 7: Website Review: iDesign Studios - I decided to do an unsponsored review of one of the websites/blogs on my RSS Reader. iDesign Studios has a really cool, clean look and is definitely worth a look. The topics covered in the blog are always a great read too.

May 8: I Wanna Be a John Chow Clone… - After cruising around the blogosphere I came across Duckeldanny’s Making Money Blog. This clone clown has completely ripped off John Chow’s site and posted it as his own. Not that I’m sticking up for John Chow though. I’m more concerned with the well being of the individuals who believe this guy knows anything about Making Money Online. He’s managed to weasel his way up the ranks and is now charging people for advertising…poor fools.

May 10: I Finally Saw Iron Man - Contrary to popular belief (or at least what one reader thought) I did not meet Iron Man. It’s unfortunate though, because as Cuzzy stated it would’ve been great publicity for the blog…haha. After seeing Iron Man (the movie) I wrote up a brief review of what I thought of the film.

That’s it for the Week in Review…not a very busy week in posts I know. Don’t forget I am still trying to build up votes for the Blogger’s Choice Awards for Best Blog Design…PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!

It’s that time again kiddies! GrandmasterB took the day off yesterday from blogging to do some springtime landscaping on the back forty. I must say that if there’s one thing that I absolutely cannot stand it’s manual labor. My soft blogger hands were not meant to be digging holes; they are better suited here at the computer. Can you imagine if I would’ve gotten a splinter? That would’ve been awful, I don’t even want to think about it…the horror!

Other than my landscaping nightmare yesterday the week was fairly uneventful. I did see the Rockies get pounded on by the Dodgers 12 - 7 on Saturday night at Coors Field. The sting of the loss was numbed by a few pints of In Heat Wheat from the Flying Dog Brewery. If any of you are near Coors Field for a game or for leisure definitely check out the Blake Street Tavern (23rd and Blake). They’ve got great grub and serve all of Flying Dog’s finest brews. If you’re there during the day you can get a tour of the Brewery; which by happenstance is located next door to the tavern. I highly recommend you check them out!

With that shameless plug out of the way…onto the week in review!

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