Watch, Play, and Read

Watch: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

This film, based on great video game of the same name, will likely be shunned by the uptight critics.  But it’s probably just perfect for the PBR swilling, Call of Duty playing, regular guys who are just looking for a little entertainment between wings at Hooters and shots at the Stumble Inn.  Plus, it’s from Walt Disney Pictures, so it’s bound to be packed with plenty of swash buckling action a la Pirates of the Caribbean.  Don’t believe us?  Go see it.  Let us know how it is, not like we have the clout to get an advance screener.

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Play: Red Dead Redemption (PS3, Xbox 360)

This game, developed by the same studio that created Grand Theft Auto,  should be called Grand Theft Auto: Wild West.  Because that’s what it is (which is fine by us).  In fact, we don’t care what you call it.  It’s a helluva time.

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Read: Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War by Karl Marlantes

Matterhorn is a gritty, in your face tale of the Vietnam War by a soldier who lived it.  The author draws off his own experience in the bush and weaves a story so engrossing you will have trouble putting it down.  This book is good enough to be called Amazon’s book of the month for March 2010.  What?  You don’t read books without pictures?  Don’t worry, we are sure someone will pick up the film rights to this one.  Until then, just continue to play ‘Army’ with your GI Joe figures and wondering why you got passed over for that big promotion.

Get Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War at Amazon