foodstuffs

today's theme: FOOD
no further explanation needed.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/magnolia/foodinc/

last year, i accidentally bought the omnivore's dilemma at the university bookstore. after realizing it was for a different class that i wasn't enrolled, i did not return the book, instead i read it. hands-down the best mistake i have ever made. the movie food, inc, seems to be a sort-of adaptation of that book (considering author michael pollan makes an appearance). this movie will discuss the problems with the industrial food production system and the expanding monoculture in the world. considering the economic crisi, it is difficult to buy ethically-produced vs cheaply-produced, but hopefully through this movie (and books, don't forget about books...i beg of you, read, read, read) people will begin to understand the true costs of a 99 cent burger. i will most definitely see this movie, and i will continue to change my lifestyle to bring its message to life.


http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/extract/

changing gears, the trailer for extract reeks of predictability. jason bateman is a middle-aged guy working at some boring factory, and his wife has stopped putting out. OH NOES! BUT THEN, a hot, younger girl gets a temp job at said boring factory. hmmmm, i wonder what will happen? putting the mid-life crisis plot aside, the one thing that intrigues me about this trailer is ben affleck as the hippie bartender/best friend. my friend benny hasn't been making the hits lately, but i know there is a comedic gold mine inside. he will either be the best or wost thing about this movie. mila kunis has been labeled as one to watch as she transitions from the small to big screen (formerly known as kelso's girl in that 70s show), but going by the trailer, her role isn't much bigger than being eye-candy. this is probably a movie i will rent, not see in theatres.