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I’ve done a bit of movie watching and game playing in the past few weeks. So here are some highlights and thoughts.

• Okami [Wii] – Fun little game with great graphics and controls, but combat needs work.
• Mario Kart Wii [Wii] – Totally different beast from Double Dash with great new elements, extremely balanced game.
• Grand Theft Auto IV [360] – Solid and realistic that offers a compelling look at the condition of our current society.
• Forbidden Kingdom – Great take on the classic Journey to the West with excellent fight scene choreography.
• Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay – Nothing like a stoner flick to make you feel good about yourself, though there were some unnecessarily disturbing scenes.
• Iron Man – Downey Jr. played Tony Stark as I imagined, great effects.
• Speed Racer – Surprisingly Enjoyable, if you go in expecting pretty cars and elaborately detailed ‘car battle’ scenes.

All in all, been a good month for entertainment so far. Can’t wait for the new Indie movie, and Narnia to wrap up this month.