INTERVIEWER:
Ira Riklis: loves a scary movie, so it will be interesting to learn what movies he would
recommend for Halloween fans.
Ira Riklis:
The really scary Halloween movies aren’t intended for kids, so I’m going to assume
you aren’t asking me about family entertainment. I’ve always thought that the scariest
Halloween movies were those with a lot of gore. If I don’t have to cover my eyes during
a scary movie, it’s not of the Halloween fan caliber.
INTERVIEWER:
What are your favorite gory Halloween movies, then? The ones that pass your blood and
guts test?
Ira Riklis:
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre definitely tops my all time favorite list. Not only for the
gore content, but Leatherface is wearing a mask that is made of skins. I think that tops
the hockey mask of Jason in the Friday the 13th, although Jason has to be included in my
top 5 scariest Halloween movies.
INTERVIEWER:
Zombies have been popular for several years now. How do the living dead films rate on
your scary Halloween movie meter?
Ira Riklis:
Day of the Dead is one of the best zombie movies I’ve ever seen. Not only is it scary
enough for Halloween fans, it also passes the gore test.
INTERVIEWER:
What about thriller movies? Does the lack of rivers of blood automatically remove them
from your favorite scary Halloween movie list?
Ira Riklis:
If a movie is done well, the fact that it could be true makes it doubly scary. Silence of the
Lambs is a psychological thriller that has to go on anyone’s top 5 scary movie list. And
we can’t forget the classic, The Exorcist.
INTERVIEWER:
Thanks to Ira Riklis, we have compiled a list of the top 5 scary movies to watch before
Halloween.

While doing some clearing of the DVR this weekend, I happened upon my three-year-old recording of the last game at the previous Yankee Stadium. Having been at that game, I just can’t bring myself to delete it until I watch it a few more times. (Side question: when will DVR manufacturers and/or the cable companies allow simple export of recorded shows to a hard drive, optical disk, the cloud, etc.?)

This game appeared on ESPN that day in September 2008. The thing I like about ESPN is the network knows its viewers are not interested in spare presentations of the game. On the contrary, this particular, historic game was presented with a scrolling feed along the bottom pointing out notable happenings at Yankee Stadium since its opening in 1923. Concerts, prizefights, Papal visits, etc. all crawled across the bottom of the screen in a constant data pipe of information.

One part of the crawl interested me especially, as I have a fondness for both the Yankees and movies. It listed movies where at least some scenes were filmed at “Yankee Stadium (1923),” as Wikipedia calls it.

Here’s the list:

• Pride of the Yankees (1942),
• The Babe Ruth Story (1948),
• It Happens Every Spring (1949),
• Angels in the Outfield (original version, 1951),
• Bang the Drum Slowly (1973),
• Major League (1989), and
• For the Love of the Game (1999)

Interestingly, one notable movie about Yankees lore, 61*, was filmed in Tiger Stadium in Detroit.

Ira Riklis

Looking for an action packed, adventure filled movie to see? Cowboys and Aliens will be released on July 29th of this year, 2011. This movie is based on a spaceship which arrives in Absolution (a deserted town in Arizona) in 1873. The plan is for them to take over the earth starting with the west but the Cowboys are not going to let that happen! Directed by John Favreau, this film gives you just about every element of a thriller film you need. It stars Daniel Craig who plays Jake Lonergan, Harrison Ford who plays Col. Woodrow Dolarhyde and Olivia Wilde who plays Ella. Jake is a loner who has lost his memory and enters Absolution while Col. Dolarhyde hails from the cowboy side. The people of Absolution do not allow strangers so they rebel against Jake. Col. Dolarhyde rules that no one is to make any moves without his consent. Ella, who seems to be the love interest of Daniel sides with him to try and discover the unknown. While the aliens demand what they want, humanity must work together to salvage what they call home. Judging from the trailer, besides the setting of the scenes, the movie does not feel like these elements happened so far back in time. It is just that interesting and exciting so your main focus is on what is to come and how it will end. This movie can pretty much be described as an old western film with a new millennium twist. Most of all this movie is rated PG-13 so it caters to most ages and can be seen by the whole family. For any old western fans and individuals looking to try seeing something new, you should go see Cowboys and Aliens on July 29th!

Ira Riklis

Equal Parts Music, Adventure, Scenery, and Depp – Pirates Shines A New

The biggest blockbuster of the year was not a comic book movie, but rather a sequel by Disney, starring the incomparable Johnny Depp. By this point the media has completely tired would be reviewers with reviews, commentary, interviews, and so much more, but they seemed to have missed out on a few things, and it’s not the main actors, but rather the grand set design, beautiful landscapes, and yes Penelope Cruz and her beautiful eyes.

The Pirates Of The Caribbean series has been met with a variety of praise, and those that haven’t loved it, missed the point. The fun involved in searching for the mythical Fountain of Youth is the main purpose of this film, and throughout there are ups and downs with Jack Sparrow and his crew, as they deal with other creatures of mythical proportions. The story is what it is, light and airy, speeding through different plot points to tie together nicely in the end, and open up room for another sequel to be filmed, and that’s what most see, which is fine.

What people sometimes fail to notice is the backgrounds, the juxtaposition of scenery with action. The lighting shifts, the nuanced costumes, the foreshadowing, and the musical cues that only prove to be a mighty example of how storytelling can be done right. Mix together action, comedy, music, adventure, and a beautiful location, and you have a winning combination. Sure, this film is not going to win prizes for most dramatic acting, but with so many pieces making their way to create such an unforgettable film, who needs Shakespeare? We get Sparrow on full throttle! This is an instant Ira Riklis Special. The movie is worth checking out, with some great highs and lows.

Ira Riklis on Movies

Top 5 Anticipated Movies of the Summer according to Ira Riklis

Fans around the world have much anticipation over the top 5 films set for release this summer and so does Ira Riklis. Below is a list of the 5 most anticipated movies of the summer according to Ira Riklis.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows part II
The magically gifted kids, now young adults, set out on one more adventure in the Harry Potter series. The last installment of the series is said to be action packed, breathtaking and full of surprises. Harry Potter fans all over the world are in much anticipation for the last movie in the series.

Cowboys and Aliens
We have all thought about aliens in the present and the future, but what about in the past? Set in the 1800s during the era of shotguns, horses, bows and arrows, it’s another action packed film. A man, awakens with no recollection of his past and the only proof he has is the glowing shackle encircling his wrist.

The Hangover part II
This hysterical sequel is just as side splitting funny as the first. The crew from the last movie travel to Thailand to celebrate Stu’s impending wedding only to find themselves missing a friend, attacked by the mob and trying to cover up and cover up!

The Zoo Keeper
A man, in love with a woman who doesn’t seem to feel the same, is helped by a group of animals who break their vow of silence just to help their much loved zoo keeper win the affection of the woman he loves.

Cars II
Children (moms and dads too!) everywhere are looking forward to the Cars sequel. Follow all your old pals from the first movie in the adventure to race around the world and defeat the evil Professor Zundapp who is in charge of a huge oil platform.

Ira Riklis

Gore Range Brewery

Dress Attire: Casual

Location: 0105 Edwards Village Blvd, Building H, Edwards, CO 81632

Phone: 970.926.2739

Website: www.gorerangebrewery.com

Also located in Edwards. Beer and bar food.

Lark Burger

Dress Attire: Casual

Location: 105 Edwards Village Blvd, Edwards, CO 81632

Phone: 970.926.9336

Website: www.larkburger.com

Also located in Edwards. High end fast food hamburgers

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Summer movies are usually the best for the fact that they usually turn out to be blockbusters. The industry usually have an idea that they can make a lot more when movies come out around this season because everyone is out of school. Summer of 2010 really had some interesting movies to come out such as “Inception”, “Salt”, and “Vampires Suck” just to name a few.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in “Inception” in which it’s based on a psychological factor in which DiCaprio’s character can go into people’s dreams and steal their ideas. Even expert hackers can’t get the information that his character can. Some people may find this movie roughly confusing, but it’s overall fantastic and amazing.

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Vampires Suck, as you may can tell from the title, is basically a comedy film that spoofs such movies like the Twilight trilogies. It also relates to other teen romantic movies too. The character, Becca has to choose between two guys while also avoiding obstacles along the way.

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