The Mind of Matt: KISS, new movies
Matt Smith checks in Monday with the things he loves: rock (in this case, KISS) and movies ("Flags of our Fathers").:
We went to check out KISS On the Big Screen. This event was sponsored by MAGIC 105.1 FM and THE EDGE 100.3 FM. KISS has released a new DVD box, KISSOLOGY. To commemorate the release concert footage was exhibited across America at movie theatres. About 200 of the KISS faithful turned out in Little Rock. A large number of audience members wore KISS concert T’s and I saw a bit of makeup here and there in the crowd. The screen presentation ran about 90 minutes.
We talked with Sharpe Dunaway and Lindsey from 105.1 and 100.3’s Matt Cruise after the presentation. Everyone seems to agree that this DVD is mostly for the hardcore KISS fans. The six-hour running time is split over two DVD’s in the set. Four full concerts are presented with a total of 70 different individual performances by the band. The sound is 5.1 digital and other special features include video from the personal collections of the band members. The public has never seen the items from the personal vaults before now. A&E has a silly reality TV show called "Gene Simmons Family Jewels." Although Kissology is just for the hardcore KISS ARMY type fan, the reality show has appeal for the general public.
On to movies. "Flags of our Fathers" is the Clint Eastwood-directed Oscar race film for this fall. Eastwood directs another epic. The battle scenes remind me of "Saving Private Ryan." These scenes are on the same level in technical presentation and graphic violence. They are just as difficult to watch.
Some films portray death in a campy manner; "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is a prime example. They are gruesome and over the top, and the stupidity makes them easy to watch. WW 2 battle scenes are true facts. This makes the violence terrible and heavy on your mind, but it has to be there to tell the story.
The actors do a fine job in this film, especially Adam Beach. His portrayal of the trials and tribulations of the Native American member of the squad is superb. It is difficult to imagine people treating others that way in the 1940s. It had to be hard enough to fight in a war without being called such names as “Redman,” “Chief,” and “Scout” every five minutes. Name-calling has always been the venue of the idiotic and simple-minded.
Now, something else: One of the new features of this blog will be mentioning something on My Space. Over 120 million Americans use this service. It has become very important for music. With that in mind, check out www.myspace.com/arkansasrocks this is a clearing house of information for local bands in Central Arkansas. They seem to have an especially high presence in the Hot Springs area.
I will be in the VIP backstage area at the Def Leppard concert Monday Night, hope to see you there! -- Matt Smith
Comments
"Name-calling has always been the venue of the idiotic and simple-minded. "
Didn't you just call David Lee Roth a "clown?"
FYI: That native american is Ira Hayes.
Oh yeah Jim, I think it's in pretty poor taste to tell someone to someone to commit suicide.
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EDITOR: You would definitely be the one to understand what poor taste is.
Posted by: Anonymous | October 30, 2006 10:34 AM
Why is Arkansas Times wasting space with Matt's blogs? First off, he's no movie critic. Second, he is the worst name droper in Little Rock. I have no respect for this clown.
Posted by: Joe Somebody | October 30, 2006 02:18 PM
There is a huge difference between laughing at a mullet wearing forty year old with a Myspace account and telling someone to commit suicide, which is one of the leading causes of death in young people. Also Jim, I'm not from Jacksonville. There's about 5 of us up hear at work that think Matt is a huge tool and have been posting. I don't know where you got that I was from Jacksonville?
Posted by: Anonymous | October 30, 2006 02:28 PM
Note to previous post:
I assumed that Matt has a mullet, but after further review, I believe he actually may be sporting a skullet. He always has a hat on in every single picture. I really don't think I need to make any more jokes about it. Skullets pretty much speak speak for themselves.
Posted by: Anonymous | October 30, 2006 02:35 PM
Thanks for the review, Matt, we, for one, enjoy the blogs that you write. I just love the haters, don't you? Especially the anonymous ones who are too scared to post their real names, that's lame! Ignore the haters. They have nothing better to do than harp on others who DO have lots of things to do! I might respect thier words and opinions if they actually came from someone! Again, thanks for the review on the Kiss movie.
Posted by: arkansas rocks! | October 30, 2006 02:42 PM
So your real name is Arkansas Rocks! ? That's the strangest name I've ever heard of.
Posted by: John Wayne | October 30, 2006 02:46 PM
Good Job Matt! Thanks for keeping us informed in the entertainment world. Kudos to Matt and Jim for this blog! I read it daily. I wonder why the haters read the column? Isn't that just a huge waste of time? Just a thought! Kudos!
Posted by: stephanie | October 30, 2006 02:49 PM
What's up metal heads!!!! Matt here ready to give you the latest news on all things me. This weekend the gang and I decided to stay in town and go to the Razorback match. Jessie had a blender out at the tailgate, so the gang and I whipped up some daiquiris for all our friends. The tailgate area was pretty crowded, so I decided to send over some cosmo shots to our neighbors tent to let them know how I get down. They seemed pretty pleased with ole Matty's gesture. We all did a shot ourselves before we walked into the match. The match was actually pretty close the first couple of innings. Mark Mustain threw a couple of interceptions that gave the other team good position on the court. He's just a freshman, but give him a couple of years and he'll be the best pitcher Arkansas has ever had. I actually left the match at halftime to go back out to the tailgate and do some buttery nipple shots. You guys know the rest of the story...Razorbacks win big time! Anyways, got to get ready for the big Def Lep concert tonight. Report back to you guys tomorrow.
Let's Get, Let's Get, Let's Get, Let's Get Rocked!
Matt Smith
Posted by: Matt Smith | October 30, 2006 03:10 PM