Let’s have a cup of coffee. Make mine a Rush Hour. Not 1, 2, but 3. Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan bring their unique flavor to the screen once again. From their extravagant fight scenes, to their repetitive question, “do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth,” this dynamic duo brings hilarity, and action to an audience that keeps coming back for more. Director Brett Ratner has done it again, and this time with a French Twist. Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan pair up together to battle the Chinese Triad after an assassination attempt was made on their friend and Chinese ambassador, Consul Han, who returns for the third installment of this film. Chris Tucker’s character, Detective Carter, is demoted because of a previous incident, and working as a traffic cop. In fact, if you go to see the movie do not miss the first fifteen minutes because it is hilarious. Let me just say, there is power in an ipod.

Carter discovers that Jackie needs help and comes to the rescue that leads them all the way to France. Rush Hour 3 brings many talented co-stars to the screen, such as; underrated actress, Dana Ivey, who plays a nun that translates while Carter and Lee are questioning a suspect. Oh, and speaking of great actors, Max Von Sydow, as he does in all of his films, creates a solid gold performance as the French Foreign Minister Reynard. Wait, there’s more, Roman Polanski joins the cast as an obnoxious French policeman who aids these ambitious cops through their trek in ol’ Paris. This ensemble of creative talent only complemented the yin/yang personalities of Tucker and Chan that has made this Rush Hour franchise so successful.

 Using the Acting For Real Creative Wheel of Human Behavior, we are able to look at the personalities of each of the characters and how they play a part in the way this film is composed. Chris Tucker is a character of comedy, sexuality, and humanities. Allot of Tucker’s comedy comes from his sexuality and the way he is always drawn to women. Chan’s character is 50% humanities because of his consideration and care for the well being of his friends and citizens, but hey, that’s not to say he’s not funny. Chan also has a diverse personality comprised of 25% comedy, with 25% being sexuality. The mysterious Noemie Lenoir utilizes her 50% of sexuality to feed her power over Carter making her character predominantly one of sexuality. Max Von Sydow, with his distinguished appearance is a power character under the mask of humanities. His controlling nature exudes through his humanitarian cloak he wears so arrogantly. Roman Polanski is a character of humanities, and proves to be a humble person even in his powerful position as a police inspector. Although, this film did not catch the hype of the first two Rush Hour installments, it still proved to be an entertaining, gun shooting, car chasing, dancing in front of the spotlight, heck of a good time. Wait……..hold your breathe…….there’s even talk of a 4^th!!!

If you would like to know how to break down a movie using the creative triangle of human behavior, stop by before you go, and buy my Acting For Real book. This book will not only teach you the dynamics of movie structure, and character, but will help you understand what roles you are playing in your life. Whether it is onscreen, or off screen, learn how YOU can be the star in your play in life.

Be BOP!!!

Thom McFadden

Let’s have a cup of coffee! Make mine dum dum dadum. Hold the rice. It’s bad for the pigeons.
This summer brought us the romantic new comedy License to Wed starring John Krasinski, Mandy Moore, and Robin Williams. This trio is brought together in this wild comedy to test the morals and sanity and to measure the love between a newly engaged couple. Robin Williams brings his sporadic, vivacious comedy to the scene as Reverend Frank. Williams plays a priest that runs a program to test young couples wanting to get married. But does he go too far? Krasinski grits his teeth while Reverend Frank tests his limits by prying into every single waking moment of this poor couples lives. Ironically, Mandy Moore’s character, Sadi, finds Reverend Franks program full of relationship nurturing value. Krasinski’s characters, Ben, just about tears his hair out. From blind fold driving tests, and stakeout surveillance, to full time confession and abstinence, (until the wedding night of course,) this film tests the morals, and tempers of this star studded comedy roller coaster.

Using the creative triangle of human behavior we can easily see how this movie is formulated. For instance, Reverend Franks program is humanities based by trying to improve the lives of others. Ben Murphy thinks Reverend Frank is power driven instead of humanities resulting in conflict. The twist to this film is that through his efforts, Ben wants Reverend Frank out of the picture, and to take control of the marriage. This would make Ben the power character, and Reverend Frank the victim. Mandy Moore, if you didn’t know already, is the image of sexuality. However, that sexuality holds power over Ben, thus making this abstinent marriage program very difficult. Through all the interaction in this film it is truth that reveals who each character is, and what parts they play as a humanities, power, sexuality character. So, be patient, and watch the whole thing.

This film is full of quirky, slapstick, and a overall sloppy comedy. However, if you’ve had a long hard day and want to sit down to a movie that doesn’t make you think too hard, this is the flick for you. Director Ken Kwapis, along with this film has directed episodes from Malcolm in the Middle, The Bernie Mac Show, and The Office. So, if you are a fan of any of these shows this might be the flick for you.

If you would like to know how to break down a movie using the creative triangle of human behavior, stop by before you go, and buy my book. This book will not only teach you the dynamics of movie structure, and character, but will help you understand what roles you are playing in your life. Whether it is onscreen or off screen, learn how you can be the star in your play in life.
Be BOP!!!
Thom

Lets have a cup of coffee. make mine sad. Thank you very much.

Loving and courageous thoughts go out to all the families of those involved in this tragedy. As a parent who sent our three sons off to college several years ago, this is a parent’s worst nightmare. Students should be safe at school, be it the local kindergarten or college. Unfortunately we may never know what caused this young man to shoot and kill so many people.

How many more innocent people going about their daily routines must have their lives taken before someone does something tangible about decent gun controls. BAN THE BULLET. Funny man Cris Rock tells it the way it should be, don’t ban guns just make bullets cost $5,000.00 We have the right to bear arms, but do we have the right to load them? It amazes me that 20 years ago, it seemed that schools, colleges, work, were some of the safer places to be. Now, we have students, co-workers, teachers, supervisors, and professors, who are also mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, aunts, and uncles being robbed of their lives simply because someone chooses to pick up a gun and start shooting. Where are we going wrong as a society? Why are we not seeing these people crying for help until it is too late? Why do we have to watch innocent people die every night on the news to make us realize that there is something wrong? What we need to do is pull together. Check on our loved ones and friends on a regular basis, just to make sure they are ok. Find out why they seem so depressed or upset. Just offer to listen. If everyone just did that for one person that they really cared about, we might not see such horrific events happen as often. For the time being lets think of the families and the wounded. This has had me in tears to think families have lost loved ones in such a terrible way. Keep these families in your prayers and the students who were there to witness this atrocity. Gotta go and call a person I know and tell him that I care.

Lets put this tab on Smith and Wesson’s bill.

Be Bop!

Thom