Year: 2014 (Page 18 of 123)

Movie Review: “Dumb and Dumber To”

November 13, 2014 / Jason Zingale

Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Laurie Holden, Rob Riggle, Rachel Melvin, Kathleen Turner, Steve Tom

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Sequels are rarely a good idea, but particularly when the original was released so long ago that part of the new film’s target audience wasn’t even born yet. Though there had been rumblings of a follow-up to Bobby and Peter Farrelly’s 1994 cult classic “Dumb and Dumber” for a number of years, the pieces never fell into place until now. Unfortunately, while the promise of seeing Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne together again may have sounded like a fun slice of nostalgia, it’s obvious within minutes of “Dumb and Dumber To” that, despite trying to recapture the goofball magic of the first movie, it never quite clicks.

It’s been 20 years since Lloyd (Jim Carrey) had his heart broken by Mary Swanson, and during that time, he’s been living at a mental hospital in a catatonic state… only to reveal to his friend Harry (Jeff Daniels) that it was all an elaborate prank. Harry appreciates the commitment to the gag, but he has much bigger things on his mind, like the fact that he’ll die unless he gets a new kidney. When Harry discovers that an old flame, Fraida Felcher (Kathleen Turner), gave up their daughter for adoption 22 years earlier, Harry and Lloyd set off to track her down in the hope that the gorgeous but dumb Penny (Rachel Melvin) is willing to donate a kidney to the biological dad she never met. Along the way, the duo gets caught up in a plot to kill Penny’s adoptive father (Steve Tom) by his duplicitous trophy wife (Laurie Holden) and groundskeeper (Rob Riggle), who are after the scientist’s large inheritance, including a mystery box that he’s entrusted to Harry and Lloyd to deliver to a TED-like science conference where Penny is accepting an award on his behalf.

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As It Stands: 3 Great 4K Ultra HD TVs To Choose In 2014

November 12, 2014 / Bullz-Eye Staff

A lot of audacious televisions have surfaced in the past few years, with gargantuan screens and high-end features that most homeowners haven’t foreseen. Most of the headlines have been grabbed by Ultra HD 4K televisions – the four times greater high-definition technology. The standard resolution is 4096 x 2160 pixels, but it has been scaled down to 3840 x 2160 for a 16:9 picture format that’s on TV, but it’s still four times greater than the pixels on HD 1080 screen. Most TVs advertised as featuring ‘4K’ technology are actually UHD.

Though a lot of 4K Ultra HD TV offerings have surfaced in 2014, the following three take the lead courtesy of their features, design and affordability.

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No More Mr. Potato Head: Get Off the Couch and Back to Life

November 12, 2014 / Bullz-Eye Staff

You’re a champion at lifting potato chips to your mouth and watching sitcom marathons on your big television, but you’re belly is failing to fit into your jeans. It’s time to stop being a couch potato and start doing things to get healthier.

Here’s how to get off the couch and back in life.

Exercise Daily

The bad news is that it’s best to exercise regularly. The good news is that you shouldn’t do it for longer than about an hour at a time. Engage in a modest to high intensity activity for one hour, adjusting to your immediate fitness level. Check with a doctor if you’re overweight or have health issues before engaging in high intensity exercises.

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Hate Going to Work? 4 Signs You Need a New Career

November 11, 2014 / Bullz-Eye Staff

Does this sound familiar: You haven’t looked forward to going to work in a long time. You don’t have the sense of contributing to society, and you feel like your weeks, months, and years at your job are beginning to blend together. If this is happening to you, you may want to start thinking about getting a new job. Here are four signs that you need a new career.

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Car Review: 2015 Lincoln MKC AWD

November 11, 2014 / Bullz-Eye Staff

Lincoln Motor Company’s transformation takes a major step forward with the unveiling of the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility vehicle, and we had the opportunity to test drive this attractive vehicle. There is no doubt that when you first see the MKC, her appealing design really stands out.

EXTERIOR

The 2015 Lincoln MKC is striking from all angles and clearly has the right look to succeed in a very crowded market. The MKC presents a sleek, sculpted body that helps it stand out among peers. Its high beltline and low shoulders create a sturdy, athletic presence, while features such as soft exterior lighting, pedestal side-view mirrors and an available panoramic, all-glass Vista Roof give the vehicle a luxurious, sophisticated personality. Our ruby red metallic MKC looked sleek with 19-inch, five-spoke wheels. From its signature split-wing grille, to its uniquely crafted, hands-free wraparound liftgate, the Lincoln DNA is evident and showing great confidence in this new offering!

MKC will greet owners with exclusive Approach Detection, which senses when an owner is near and responds by illuminating “welcome mats” on the ground next to both front doors. Simultaneously, headlamps, taillamps and door handles glow with soft lighting tuned to complement the vehicle’s exterior color.

INTERIOR

The unique design also carries through to the interior, where craftsmanship and high-tech combine to offer a warm, luxurious environment. An architecturally unique instrument panel showcases Lincoln’s signature push-button gear shifter, which provides an open, inviting interior space. Plush leathers with French stitching and available Bridge of Weir leather and real wood trim accentuate MKC’s elegance and grace. To be more consistent with the Lincoln driving experience, an all-new Lincoln steering wheel debuts on MKC and will be available on all future Lincoln vehicles. This highly tactile, leather-wrapped wheel provides better feeling and control and puts the brand’s new design DNA in the driver’s hands.

The enhanced THX II Certified Audio System, an industry-first featuring THX-distributed bass technology and 14 right-, center- and left-slot speaker assemblies, is available. The state-of-the-art audio system delivers a rich, immersive surround sound experience that reproduces music as it was mixed in the studio. SYNC with MyLincoln Touch enables drivers to personalize MKC by using voice-activated commands or simple touch controls on the class-exclusive 8-inch touch screen. Knobs and buttons on the center console provide additional and easy access to control the air conditioning and sound system.

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