Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog

Hey all,

So, a few months ago, I watched this, and I loved it. It was unbelievable because it combined some of my favorite things. Excellent acting, comedy, and spectacular music. This online sensation came about because of the writer's strike. There was nothing new on television, but Joss Whedon and his brothers wanted to create some new content. Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog was born with a straight forward narrative. There are three main characters: Dr. Horrible who is an aspiring super villain played by Neil Patrick Harris, Captain Hammer who is Dr. Horrible's nemesis and, technically, a good guy played by Nathan Fillion, and Penny who is a social activist played by Felicia Day. It starts with Dr. Horrible doing a video blog and pining for Penny who he loves even though they have never spoken. The only time he sees her is when they wash laundry together. However, during a heist, she approaches him, and they have their first conversation. Captain Hammer appears and foils the robbery and captures the attention of Penny. At the same time, Dr. Horrible is trying to show off for the Evil League of Evil, but a botched robbery only means that his actions will have to become drastic to gain acceptance. Dr. Horrible will have to kill somebody. At first, he is apprehensive until he runs into Captain Hammer at the laundromat with Penny. They recognize each other, and Captain Hammer tells him what he's going to do with Penny just to spite him. After this, Dr. Horrible knows who he wants to kill. I won't spoil anymore, but I can't laud this work enough. Check it out. It's on hulu and youtube or you can buy it.

Food Inc.

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This is a good movie. I really enjoyed it because it covered the entire food spectrum, and it didn't blame one specific food. However, it did blame the corporations who create these mass amounts of food for the populace. However, it becomes a dilemma. Cheap, unhealthy food pervades our culture now,and healthier choices cost more. For many people, the choice is easy if they have a choice at all.

It presents an excellent point that we vote three times a day. As consumers, we have more power than we realize, but the government needs to help as well. Subsidies on these products pushes down the price of unhealthy food. If they were to do that with organic and healthier food, I think we'd see a dramatic shift in many health problems that are plaguing and will continue to plague this country.

If you get a chance, this movie is definitely worth seeing.