tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:31:27 +0000Movies, books, & games,<br /> ...reviewed by a kid.http://www.kidreviewer.com/nick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)Blogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-6911865664824304986Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:54:00 +00002010-02-23T22:08:39.984-08:00filmmakingFilmmakingHere's a short film I produced with some friends. It was for a video contest; the challenge was to make a short film promoting critical thinking.Credits:Director ... Nick RuaMusic provided by Connum, from www.freesound.orgCinematography ... Nick RuaProducer ......... Don RuaFeaturing:Devonte S.Dyllan K.Chris A.Taylor A.Nick R.Rob D.Riley R.Morgan W.Emily W.Tyler S.and special guest, http://www.kidreviewer.com/2010/02/what-is-critical-thinking-video.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-2408208849344737964Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:51:00 +00002009-12-02T20:15:11.946-08:00video gamesVideo Game ReviewPick who you think is the Game of the Decade at CrispyGamer.com, using a head-to-head tournament system:http://www.crispygamer.com/features/2009-11-30/game-of-the-decade-make-your-nominations.aspx Some of the matchups include:Rockband vs BurnoutGTA 3 vs Diablo IIShadow of the Colossus vs PikminHalf-life 2 vs Dead RisingHalo: Combat Evolved vs Ratchet & ClankI'm partial to Shadow http://www.kidreviewer.com/2009/12/video-game-of-decade-pick-winners.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-2567146498503716717Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:42:00 +00002009-09-17T12:34:30.525-07:00Nick Chatter1 - Will SmithHe is my absolute favorite actor. He can be very funny, as he showed with the time he spent on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and he can be very serious and moving and sometimes even yank a tear or two out of you, as he shows in movies like The Pursuit of Happiness. He switches it up a little bit with this clip, of him being dramatic, on the Fresh Prince. I almost cried http://www.kidreviewer.com/2009/09/my-5-favorite-actors-and-quick-example_15.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-6405579993026800709Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:49:00 +00002009-09-20T11:13:35.701-07:00Movie ReviewRating (1-5):Reviewed by NickOfficial Site: www.9themovie.comFilm DetailsStarring: Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Riley, Crispin Glover, Jennifer Connelly, Elijah WoodGenre: Animation/FantasySummary: Maybe it’s ahead of it’s time, but I didn’t like it very much.What I liked: The animation by Matthew Teevan was absolutely amazing. On close ups you could see every little http://www.kidreviewer.com/2009/09/9-movie-review-2009.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-9166861301836432407Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:30:00 +00002009-09-15T23:59:06.769-07:00filmmakingNick ChatterNick ChatterHey everyone! It's been so long and I'm really sorry. But I have a legit excuse. :) I raised the money for that film workshop! I didn't think I could do it, and I don't even know how I did in the end, but the point is that I went. And it was AWESOME! I learned SO much. This probably doesn't make sense, but I learned all about the 3 column rule, and the 180 rule, and what sticks, http://www.kidreviewer.com/2009/08/film-making.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-7772319028001027347Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:19:00 +00002009-07-05T19:58:51.305-07:00movie-makingNick ChatterHey everyone ! I recently just sent my payment for the film workshop that I wish to go to in Studio 620 in St. Pete ! I'm so excited, I looked it up at studio620.org/620 and I found the page dedicated to the camp. It tells what we will be doing in the two weeks of being there. I have to ride with my dad for 4 hours every day just to get there and back though, so I hope it's worth it !http://www.kidreviewer.com/2009/06/im-going-to-sunscreen-film-school.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-2135594322373061345Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:10:00 +00002009-07-05T19:54:00.981-07:00Nick Chatter I recently found out about an awesome summer camp for teen film makers. You go there, and make 4 movies in 2 weeks, learning all the fundamentals along the way. The camp is in association with the Sunscreen Film Festival, which has attracted big name actors and filmmakers to the St. Petersburg area. The workshop costs 500 dollars to attend, and I have to raise all the money myself.http://www.kidreviewer.com/2009/06/10-ways-for-kid-to-raise-money-for-camp.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-3188378032192980182Fri, 22 May 2009 04:17:00 +00002009-05-21T21:28:46.834-07:00actionmovie reviewMovie NewsCaught this tweet from @screenrant:First looks at key character photos from the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender.http://www.kidreviewer.com/2009/05/avatar-last-air-bender-character-photos.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-6862468267265398080Sat, 02 May 2009 03:30:00 +00002009-05-21T21:16:24.413-07:00animationmiyazakiMovie ReviewRating (1-5):Reviewed by NickFilm DetailsStarring: James Van Der Beek, Anna Paquin, Cloris Leachman, Mark HamillGenre: Animation, Foreign,Summary: Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky is a magical tale that will tickle your imagination.What I liked: The animation is beautiful and unique. Not only does it have a unique story, it has different characters, places and things that you wouldnhttp://www.kidreviewer.com/2009/05/castle-in-sky-1986-review.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-6384877881628838153Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:48:00 +00002008-12-28T00:43:52.515-08:00contestvideo gamesvideo game reviewVideo Game ReviewRating (1-5): 4.5 Pom Poms!Reviewed by DJBy: NAMCO BANDAIGenre: Wii Active GameSummary: DJ of AwesomeWebShow.com gives a kids video review of We Cheer Wii video game -- 4.5 pom-poms. And KidReviewer gives you a chance to win a free copy of the game!When I received a copy of the new We Cheer Wii video game by NAMCO BANDAI, I knew that DJ of AwesomeWebShow.com would do a great job http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/11/we-cheer-wii-video-game-review.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-4582294222376074104Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:06:00 +00002008-10-08T20:19:24.099-07:00photographymovie reviewhumorMovie ReviewCollegeHumor has some more adult-type stuff, but they are also making some original movies that are pretty funny. Check this one out:Another really cool thing I came across was a photograpy and video technique called 'tilt-shift photography'. It takes normal real scenes and makes them look like toy villages, boats, people, etc. You have to see it:Tilt-Shift Video - Featured Video on http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/10/collegehumor-if-all-movies-had-cell.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-7485307205051298560Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:29:00 +00002008-10-06T21:31:15.940-07:00kid blogskid bloggersyouth bloggersWebsite ReviewRating (1-5):Site:www.youthbloggers.netGenre: Community site and forumSummary:Since writing my first Kid Blogs and Kid Bloggers post, I knew a community would start to form for serious kid bloggers. The Youth Bloggers Network is on the right track!I was invited to check out the YBN by the founder and admin Patrick DeVivo. Patrick is a 14 year old blogger living in NYC. The site is http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/10/youth-bloggers-network-place-for-young.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-4726032118757870630Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:05:00 +00002008-09-26T05:22:53.062-07:00radiomovie reviewbookMovie ReviewFans of KJBX-FM, The Mix 106.7, can hear my review of Ghost Town, Friday morning in the 7am - 8am hour EST. I'll be joining Bo Dalton on air, and also giving away a children's book written, signed, and autographed by all the members of the Bare Naked Ladies. To enter in a drawing for the book (great Christmas gift for a little brother or sister), leave a comment with the words "The http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/09/kidreviewer-rates-ghost-town-on-fm.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-8907333423847951512Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:43:00 +00002008-09-24T22:02:52.221-07:00video gamesVideo Game ReviewOkay, this is video game news, not a video game review. Sue me!1) EA TO DELIVER TRIVIAL PURSUIT ACROSS Pogo.com, Console and Mobile PlatformsRedwood City, Calif. – September 24, 2008 – Gather up your pies and wedges,round up friends and family and join in the fun with the Casual EntertainmentLabel of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) as it celebrates the 25th year ofTrivial http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/09/video-game-review-okay-this-is-video.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-5769721079449670741Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:34:00 +00002008-09-19T20:34:44.079-07:00eventsNick ChatterThe scavenger hunt at the end of Izeafest was an experience I won't soon forget. Here is the setting: A hunt organizer strutting around in a neon green cape and mexican hat, a hairy man in a Wonder Woman costume (even white go-go boots), 12 buckets full of stuff that looked like party-store refund baskets, a four page list of items to earn points by 'collecting', and a bunch of http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/09/izea-scavenger-hunt-plus-cake-plow.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-6346051072695878720Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:34:00 +00002008-09-18T20:54:48.791-07:00online gameskid blogshumorNick ChatterI saw this video commercial for Mandles! at RingtailSquealer, where I think 'The Mrs' got it from collegehumor.com. Whatever, it's funny:ZeFrank.com always delivers. This time, a virtual Kaliedoscope. Good for wasting at least 10 minutes of your life amusing your eyeballs.Shout out to 12 year SnakeKing, another Kid Blogger does his thing!http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/09/mandles-web-kaleidoscope-and-kid.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-3977366738497306924Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:24:00 +00002008-09-20T08:29:05.827-07:00eventskid bloggingNick ChatterSummary: Izeafest was awesome. I had a blast, and learned alot about professional blogging.This past weekend I was able to attend my first blogger conference, Izeafest. I was nervous at first, thinking it was just a bunch of business people talking business, but I really had a great time. It wasn't what I expected at all.There were blogger 'stars', like Jeremy 'Shoemoney' Schoemaker, http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/09/izeafest-my-first-blogger-conference_19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DJ)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-8078082138891724414Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:52:00 +00002008-09-14T12:17:29.553-07:00online gameswebsite reviewGame ReviewRating (1-5):Site:www.FantasticContraption.comGenre: Puzzle/strategy gameSummary: Very easy to get started, good controls, and lots of fun.The Fantastic Contraption online game is extremely addictive. That is, of course, if you enjoy fun games, that make you think a little. The idea is to move a small ball or square into a ‘goal’ area. You move it be creating a contraption out of http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/09/fantastic-contraption-fun-for-kid.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-6287746329820214092Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:31:00 +00002008-08-25T20:55:21.918-07:00comicsmovie reviewmarvelMovie ReviewRating (1-5):Reviewed by NickOfficial Incredible Hulk 2008 Movie SiteFilm DetailsStarring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson, Ty Burrell, Christina Cabot, Peter Mensah, Lou FerrignoGenre: Action, ComicsSummary: Marvel movies rock, but The Incredible Hulk (2008) wasn’t perfect.What I liked: The cgi and computer graphics continued to wow me in this http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/08/incredible-hulk-2008-movie-review.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-4248285733550507192Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:06:00 +00002008-08-23T21:30:23.582-07:00videomovie-makingNick ChatterHey guys. I've been having some fun with my Sony Cybershot. I've posted a series of experimental movies on youtube called "Bored is the New Black". I've also done shorter ones like "I can't believe it's not murder !". There's no plot to any of them, just getting a feel for the camera and being silly. My latest upload to YouTube is closer to a short film, called "Board Game http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/08/short-film-by-kidreviewer.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-7663723319373935249Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:53:00 +00002008-08-17T15:16:09.707-07:00videoNick ChattercancerNick ChatterRecently I was invited by Tara of TaraMetBlog to participate in a viral video for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. I thought it turned out really well, and I was so glad to be a part of the project.I was standing up for my grandma, Annette Pearl Williams, who died of lung cancer in 2000. You can see her likeness painted behind me in the photo used for the SU2C video. I remember how http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/08/su2c-stand-up-to-cancer-viral-video.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-6295386930111026988Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:27:00 +00002008-08-27T21:51:56.249-07:00kids book reviewbook reviewcontestBook ReviewRating (1-5):Reviewed by NickOfficial BNL Snacktime siteAuthor: Bare Naked LadiesIllustrator: Kevin HearnGenre: Children's book of songs******Due to some promotions that didn't hit their destination on time, I'm extending the window to enter the contest to the second week of September. Throw up a link to the contest now for a chance to win an awesome book for you or a friend.Win the http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/08/bare-naked-ladies-snacktime-signed-book.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-2916898943359150821Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:47:00 +00002008-07-31T20:53:14.050-07:00comicsmovie reviewMovie ReviewRating (1-5):Reviewed by Nick Official Iron Man Movie SiteFilm DetailsStarring: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leslie BibbGenre: ActionSummary: This movie is jam-packed with action and fun, and is without a doubt a must movie of ’08. What I liked: Robert Downey Jr. does a great acting job in this movie, and is the best possible choice for Iron Man http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/07/iron-man-movie-review-2008.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-5569960844830719282Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:04:00 +00002008-07-31T21:13:54.610-07:00kid blogskid bloggerskid bloggingNick ChatterWelcome Zawan, of Sudan, to the community of kid bloggers! Your Zawan's Blog is coming along well and has a good mix of topics. I encourage other kid bloggers to add Zawan to your list of sites to check out. And thanks for the KidReviewer mention.http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/07/welcome-kid-blogger-zawan.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691709861101230198.post-4811799197116085518Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:30:00 +00002008-07-17T23:07:50.275-07:00comicsactionmovie reviewMovie ReviewRating (1-5):Official Movie SiteFilm Details Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan FreemanGenre: ActionSummary: The Dark Knight movie reviews are bursting out like a huge bat colony from a cave at nightfall.Heath Ledger's performance is getting raves. Below are some selected quotes, with links to reviews I found http://www.kidreviewer.com/2008/07/dark-knight-movie-reviews-rave.htmlnick@kidreviewer.com (Nick)2