Omniplex Tuesday Treat - What new release movie deserves your €5 this week?

There are four new releases in the Tralee Omniplex this week and something for all the family. All four look like good movies depending on age group and movie preference, so what will you spend that crispy five euro note on this week?

T2 Trainspotting:
Not sure how much more I can endorse this sequel to the era-defining Trainspotting. One of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year, it takes off twenty years after the original as we catch up with Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie and life in cocaine fuelled Edinburgh.
How many better ways is there to spend a fiver than two hours in the company of those guys?

Jackie:
With Natalie Portman, hotly tipped for an Oscar for her role as the fascinating Jackie Onassis and an unusual yet interesting choice for director Pablo Larraín in his first English speaking movie, this promises to be a fascinating film dealing with the aftermath of the assassination of JFK and how one woman had to hold it all together for the sake of her family, herself and indeed an entire nation.

Hacksaw Ridge:
Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughan and a stellar supporting cast star in the fascinating true story of pacifist Desmond T. Doss, who saved 75 men in Okinawa, during the World War II, without firing a single shot.
This movie is also well lauded by critics currently and is also nominated for six oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director so is definitely worth catching in the cinema as it has all the ingredients of a modern day classic.

Sing:
A multi-talented cast including Matthew McConaghey, Resse Witherspoon and Scarlett Johanson star in this animated tale, written and directed by Gareth Jennings,of Koala Buster Moon and his attempts to resurrect his flagging theater by producing an "X-factor" style singing competition.
Modern pop songs as sung by farmyard animals, voiced by movie stars and surrounded by screaming infants! What's not to love about that?

John Hurt R.I.P. (1940-2017)

The world mourned the loss of yet another great of stage and screen on Saturday 28th January 2017, as John Hurt lost his hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. After his initial rise to prominence in A Man for All Seasons, his phenomenal screen presence and that distinctive voice saw him go on to take some memorable roles throughout his career, from his Oscar nominated turn as John Merrick in the Elephant Man to roles in such iconic movies as Alien, 1984, Midnight Express, Scandal and The Field.
It is however, for his roles in Sci-Fi and fantasy film that stand out for me, as an actor deep in his comfort zone, with the viewer happily taken along for the ride.
Beginning with Alien (and his unerring knack at not taking himself too seriously, with his hilarious turn in a similar role, in spoof movie , Spaceballs), Hurt just had those characteristics so well suited to this genre such were his hypnotising and theatrical qualities. His roles in Hellboy, V for Vendetta as well as his part as Ollivander, the wand maker in the Harry Potter series underline this comfort that he enjoyed in this fantastical side of film and his old school approach (inherited from an actor who learned his trade treading the boards) will make this man, a massive loss to the world of screen and stage alike.
He has however, left a hell of back catalogue and body of work that will live long in the memory.

What movies to watch this weekend

In the Cinema:

T2 Trainspotting:
Its finally here! We revisit the trials and tribulations of Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie twenty years later under the guidance once again of Danny Boyle.
Will we see a matured and mellowed version of our lead characters or have the years taken their toll?
With early positive reviews in, this promises to be treat for all fans of the original (and maybe even gain a few more along the way!) tale of the drug induced culture and life in present day Edinburgh.


At Home: 

The Magnificent Seven:
Obviously not a patch on the original (how could it be?) this is nonetheless an entertaining action packed movie with plenty to keep the viewer satisfied.
With a likeable cast including Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D'Onofrio and even allowing for the heavily hammed performance of Peter Sarsgaard as the villain, Antoine Fuqua's modern take on this all time classic contains enough action to satisfy its audience.




On Telly

Raging Bull:(RTE One Saturday 28th Jan 12:00 am)
One to set the record button for,(why are all the good movies on so late?) this bona fide classic staring Robert De Niro in the lead role, along with a strong supporting cast, including Joe Pesci and under a director in peak artistic form at the time, Raging Bull is one of those movies that deserves repeat viewing and is as enthralling and relevant to its audience today as it was on its initial release in 1980.

Internet killed the video star!

(*Before I begin this article, I do realise  the irony of lamenting the loss of the movie store and the rise of streaming over the internet, yet writing this article as a blog...on the internet!!)
Who has happy memories of the local movie store? That Friday night visit as a child (and later adult) to select a movie from the bountiful selection in store. All corners of the store carefully categorised with the new release section always the most popular. The anxious wait for the movie you were really looking forward to being returned as you had "ordered" it for that night.
Technology has enriched our lives in so many ways, movie viewing being one of them, as now we can stream a particular movie at any given time without leaving the comfort of the couch and sit back and enjoy, not having to confront the elements, traffic or the bother of that trip to the local movie shop. But, you know what? I miss it!
Maybe I have a distorted sense of nostalgia when it comes to this sort of thing, but I loved the trip to the rental store, the browsing through covers and taking a chance on what looked like an interesting movie as opposed to what critics told you was an interesting movie. Sometimes, you may have been way off the mark with your choice but wasn't that half the fun? The recommendation of a movie by a friend,stranger or sometimes the rental store staff could lead to unearthing that gem you would have never have discovered otherwise!
A "book club" mentality existed among friends as discussions and recommendations of great movies that were just stumbled upon took place. The whole home movie experience began at leaving the house with the selection a pivotal part of the journey. Now it seems to demand no more than a "I see it has four stars" comment when it comes to choosing online and a swift press of the remote and that journey is over!
I know, we have to embrace the change in technology and its limitless possibilities but for once wouldn't it be nice to put the jacket on, grab the keys and embark on that fateful trip to the movie store that we took with such joy and hope for so many years!

Review:Split

With its high opening takings in the US Box Office, rave reviews and promise of a M. Night Shyamalan showing some of his initial movie making form, Split seemed the obvious choice for a trip to the cinema.
The horror genre, isn't something I am generally a fan of, but if done well, has to be admired (from behind my fingers!).
M. Night Shyamalan's new feature does have all the factors necessary for a solid entry into this genre, central to which is a quite remarkable turn by James McAvoy in the leading role.
Split tells the story of Kevin, a man with 23 different distinct personalities who kidnaps three girls that must find a way out of captivity before he unleashes the most dangerous 24th. McAvoys' portrayal of Kevins' different personalities are a sight to behold as he flips emotionally from evil to vulnerable and even to humourous as his prisoners slowly realise the nightmare they are now stuck in.
Anna Taylor-Joy also deserves an honourable mention as the strongest female of the pack, Casey Cooke, as she uses her own harrowing experiences to initiate her escape from this living hell.
This movie largely engages its audience, such is the unhinged and frightening peformance of McAvoy and the horrifying situation these girls find themselves in.
It does however, tend to run out of steam and  lose itself a bit in the final act for what seemed like a cheap shout out to a previous M. Night Shyamalan movie which neither serves purpose or helps this movie in any relevant manner.
Overall, probably worth a watch alone though for the performance of the lead character. Not a compete return to form by Shyamalan but another step in his long road to redemption.
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Hollywood goes ga ga for la la!

With a record equalling 14 nominations, joining All About Eve and Titanic as the most oscar nominated movie of all time, La La Land looks set to add to its record breaking haul at the Golden Globes with an equally impressive showing come Oscar night on February 26th.
Another record breaker today was Meryl Streep, breaking her own record of 19 nominations with a 20th for her role in the film Florence Foster Jenkins.
There were little other surprises in the Oscar nominations as all the favoured films got the nod as expected.
Tom Fords Nocturnal Animals did fare worse than expected however, landing  only a best supporting actor nomination (which in itself was strange as it was Aaron Taylor Johnson who won the Golden Globe for the same category with the same film).
Martin Scorcese's Silence and Clint Eastwood's Sully did get nominated for cinematography and sound editing respectively, having being snubbed during award season up this point.
On a positive note for the Irish, Ruth Negga's performance in Jeff Nichols' Loving secured the Limerick woman a well earned Oscar nomination.
The full list of nominees are:
BEST PICTURE:
Arrival
Fences
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Hidden Figures
La La Land
Lion
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight

BEST DIRECTOR:
Denis Villeneuve, Arrival
Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge
Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight

BEST ACTOR:
Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge
Ryan Gosling, La La Land
Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic
Denzel Washington, Fences

BEST ACTRESS:
Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Ruth Negga, Loving
Natalie Portman, Jackie
Emma Stone, La La Land
Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Dev Patel, Lion
Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Viola Davis, Fences
Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Nicole Kidman, Lion
Octavia Spencer, Hidden Figures
Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:
Hell or High Water
La La Land
The Lobster
Manchester by the Sea
20th Century Women

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:
Arrival
Fences
Hidden Figures
Lion
Moonlight

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
Arrival
La La Land
Lion
Moonlight
Silence

BEST FILM EDITING:
Arrival
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
La La Land
Moonlight

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS:
Deepwater Horizon
Doctor Strange
The Jungle Book
Kubo and the Two Strings
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN:
Arrival
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Hail, Caesar!
La La Land
Passengers

BEST COSTUME DESIGN:
Allied
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Florence Foster Jenkins
Jackie
La La Land

BEST MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING:
A Man Called Ove
Star Trek Beyond
Suicide Squad

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE:
Jackie
La La Land
Lion
Moonlight
Passengers

BEST ORIGINAL SONG:
“Audition (The Fools Who Dream),” La La Land
“Can’t Stop the Feeling,” Trolls
“City of Stars,” La La Land
“The Empty Chair,” Jim: The James Foley Story
“How Far I’ll Go,” Moana

BEST SOUND EDITING:
Arrival
Deepwater Horizon
Hacksaw Ridge
La La Land
Sully

BEST SOUND MIXING:
Arrival
Hacksaw Ridge
La La Land
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE:
Kubo and the Two Strings
Moana
My Life as a Zucchini
The Red Turtle
Zootopia

BEST DOCUMENTARY:
Fire at Sea
I Am Not Your Negro
Life, Animated
O.J.: Made in America
13th

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM:
Land of Mine
A Man Called Ove
The Salesman
Tanna
Toni Erdmann

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT:
Extremis
4.1 Miles
Joe's Violin
Watani: My Homeland
The White Helmets

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT:
Ennemis Entreniers
La Femme et le TGV
Silent Nights
Sing
Timecode

BEST ANIMATED SHORT:
Blind Vaysha
Borrowed Time
Pear Cider and Cigarettes
Pearl
Piper

Omniplex Tuesday Treat - What new release movie deserves your €5?

There are two new releases to the Tralee Omniplex this week. Both look like good movies on paper but which are worthy of your hard earned fiver?

Manchester by the Sea:
Already previewed for the weekends viewing as a well depicted drama from writer/director Kenneth Lonergan, this film deals with the trials encountered by an Uncle (played by Casey Affleck) on having to raise his 16 year old nephew (Lucas Hedges) on the death of his father and returning to the community where he grew up.
Already lauded by the critics, we will know by today how popular this movie will be with the Oscar Academy.

Split:
Having taken a staggering $40M from its opening weekend in the US, making it the fourth largest January opening off time the new vehicle from M. Night Shyamalan sees a somewhat return to form for the director.This film also contains a strong performance from James McAvoy in numerous roles as the man with 23 different distinct personalities who kidnaps three girls that must escape before he unleashes the most dangerous 24th. Promises to be chilling stuff.

Review: Supersonic

Having been a big fan of the band and knowing that this documentary came from the same stable that brought  us "Amy" and "Senna"  to say I was excited was an understatement. Many questions that were floating around in my head for years would now, unquestionably be answered. Were the Gallagher boys really working class heroes? Was the sibling rivalry genuine or manufactured to boost record sales? Most importantly, had I taken the right side on the Oasis versus Blur argument? Was this rock doc going to answer all, if any, of these burning issues?
The general answer to these questions was a resounding yes. An origins story in the most part, this film tracks the early life of the Gallagher boys via old unseen footage and using very candid interviews by all involved in the establishment and strengthening of the brute force that was to become Oasis.
From a tough childhood at the hands of their father, to a steely driven termination shown by these Manchester siblings, along with a large initial pinch of luck, we get an intimate insight into what influenced and shaped this band and led to them becoming one of the biggest bands in the planet in the mid nineties.
The combination of found footage and clever animation, played alongside extremely blunt interviews from the Gallagher family as well other important players in the Oasis story, takes the viewer on an extraordinary rock and roll story with numerous twists and turns along the way.
Fans of the band will love this film as it revisits the highs and lows that made Oasis the icons that they were to become. There is also something in this documentary for the non-believers, as on a personal level, we are able to see how living in this fish bowl of super stardom can affect siblings to the point of no return.
The pacing of this film is perfect and the running time of just shy of two hours just flew by.
Did it answer all my important questions? All bar one, and until Damon Albarn and co. release their biographical documentary that question will remain unanswered.
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What movies to watch this weekend

In the Cinema:

Manchester by the Sea:
This well depicted drama from writer/director Kenneth Lonergan deals with the trials encountered by an Uncle (played by Casey Affleck) on having to raise his 16 year old nephew (Lucas Hedges) on the death of his father and returning to the community where he grew up.
Already lauded by the critics, this movie should be in everyone's minds come Oscar nomination time as this real life drama and its incredibly talented casts performances promise a movie that will resonate with its audience long after the movie ends.



At Home: 

Captain America:
Civil War: One of the big blockbuster hits of 2016, Captain America's second outing is worth viewing alone, for its superhero compilation mash up half way through. The special effects drive this movies ratings up a notch and with Anthony Russo at the helm you are guaranteed a snappy  script with an engaging cast and swashbuckling effects.
Not what more could you want from a movie than that?




On Telly

Trainspotting:(Channel 4 Sunday 22nd Jan 10:05 pm)
With T2:Trainspotting just around the corner, there is surely no better time to refresh the memory as to why this harrowing yet sometimes comical tale of drug addiction in Edinburgh was such a hit, launching the career of Danny Boyle and his acting compatriots.
Irvine Welsh's writing, accompanied by the directorial style of Boyle and the solid performances of his cast (and lets not forget that kick ass soundtrack) ensure that Trainspotting has remained a classic, years after its initial release.

The Movie Theatre - A Dieters Garden of Eden!

How many of us have been minding our diet and watching what we eat until cinema night? For the rest of the week, we do our best to avoid the pitfalls of bad eating habits and practising good nutrition ones, yet that night we have no problem chugging down a vat of coke, inhaling a trough of popcorn accompanied by a Ben & Jerry's chaser! It's come to the stage that although I'm always looking forward to the forthcoming movie, the thoughts of the punishment I'm going to put my digestive system through fills me with dread.
But why is this so? Why do we have to fill our guts with enough junk to fatten a small piglet and are there any alternatives to this over consumption?
Firstly, the environment of a movie theater doesn't help our cause. The aroma of freshly (or not so freshly) popped popcorn, the fact that everyone around you look like they require a sherpa to help them carry the amount of grub they have and the nice darkened room where nobody can see your shame as you wolf down the lot before the trailers are over just enables this binging behavour!
Then, I wonder, if am I alone in these guilty emotions of over consumption and if other moviegoers  feel the same and if so what do they do to counter act this cinema self sabotage.
On researching (and by that I mean "googling")  healthy cinema snacks, two factors immediately jumped out at me.
1. A lot of movie goers do indeed eat healthy, however, that brings me on to...
2. The amount of contraband smuggled mirrors something out of Scarface and sees a lot of us channelling our inner Howard Marks to overcome our avoidance of high calorie treats!
It seems to me that an alternative healthy option needs to be established to cater for the "wanna-be-healthy" movie goer but I can't see the big omniplexes going for it somehow as the mark up on the "good stuff" is huge (but that's a whole other story!)
I have therefore reached the conclusion that it appears that our consumption choices are boiled down to:
(a) starving yourself (or eating beforehand but that doesn't sound half as dramatic as "starving yourself"!)
(b) continuing down the road to obesity (but what an enjoyable road it is!) or finally,
(c) loading the "ryanair jacket" with lots of fresh fruit and nuts and munch away safe in the knowledge that your digestive system thanks you but constantly looking over your shoulder at every turn in case you're hoisted by the usher for crimes against cinema!

Any other suggestions would be most welcome!

Midweek Movie Review - Ghostbusters (2016)

Some movies are a one off (or in the case of their sequels - a two, three , four or five off!!) - E.T.,Back to the Future, Jaws etc. and in my opinion should never be redone to protect the happy memories of the originals! It was therefore, with extreme caution that I approached Paul Feigs all female (except for the scene stealing Chris Hemsworth) Ghostbusters remake. Was this trepidation justified? On the whole, yes it was!
Feig deserves great kudos for attempting this remake in the first place. Replacing the original cast and attempting an original take on the tale itself (throwing in the odd enjoyable cameo) was no easy task and for the most part, he almost, (but not quite) pulls it off.
There is a lot to like about this movie, it is most definitely not lacking in the effects department, the cast do the best with the roles they are given, with the expecption of SNL's Kate McKinnon, who's character is so slapstickingly annoying that she becomes tiresome after all off about 30 seconds (you have been warned!).
There are enough gags and visual surprises along the way to keep you engaged but this falls under the "see in in the cinema" category as the story is not strong or engaging enough to hold up on dvd release.
Overall, a gallant effort that fails to hit the heights (yet doesn't scar the memories!) of the original. But please, put the 80's classics remakes on the back burner for a little while longer! (What? Gremlins, Jumanji, Commando and War Games remakes on the way? Come On Hollywood!)
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5 Movies worth catching in January

Ok so we're already more than two weeks in but this blog has just begun so I guess we're left with the last two weeks of January for this post but there is enough to keep cinemagoers interested in the last fortnight!
                        

5. Jackie
Set in the aftermath of the assassination of her husband J.F.K. and starring Natalie Portman in the title role, this movie, directed by Pablo Larraín, depicts the First Lady's struggle with her own and her children's trauma and grief whilst attempting to maintain her dignity and maintain her husbands legacy. With talk of an Oscar nod for Natalie Portman and an impressive support cast including Peter Sarsgaard, Billy Crudup and Greta Gerwig all the ingredients are here for a classic biopic.

4. Sing
One for the younger audience here as Scarlett Johansson, Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon add their voices to the tale of a koala named Buster who recruits his best friend to help him aid  his flagging theater by hosting a singing competition. Brought to you by the creators of the Despicable Me series this should be good fun for all the family.

3. T2 Trainspotting
Danny Boyles reunites with Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie and Spud twenty years one from the first Trainspotting movie as Mark Renton returns home as his old friends and foes await to reunite! Irvine Welsh's writing, mixed with Danny Boyles directorial talents along with that cast of characters (and hopefully another great soundtrack) and you get on the most eagerly anticipated movies of 2017. Choose Life Again!
 

2. Lion
The extraodrinary tale of a 5 year old Indian boy, lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometres from home where he learns to survive alone before finally being adopted by an Australian couple. 25 years on, he sets out to find his lost family. With a string of award nominations already behind it, this film staring Dev Patel and the ever reliable Nicole Kidman promises to be a tale of joy and sadness that will resonate with its audience long after viewing.

1. Hacksaw Ridge
Mel Gibson's war film tells the true story of Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, who, in Okinawa saved 75 lives without firing or carrying a gun. With numerous awards on the offing for this movie and both Gibson as director and Garfield as Doss putting in strong turns in their repective roles this should result in a powerful heroic tale and once and for all prove that as good an actor as Mel Gibson is, his real strength lies at the other end of the camera.

Where have all the soundtracks gone?

Do you remember the great soundtracks of years gone by in cinema? Not just movie score but actual tracks? When owning a movie soundtrack album was a big deal? Coming out of the cinema and thinking, the movie was great but I really have to get the soundtrack!
From 70's movies like Grease, Saturday Night Fever and Quadrophenia, through to the 80's with gems such as The Blues Brothers, Pretty in Pink, Dirty Dancing (yeah, I said it!) on to the 90's with Pulp Fiction, Romeo and Juliet and Trainspotting just some exampes of great movie soundtracks being produced at this time. Then came the millenium and movie soundtracks, with the exception of a few scattered here and there, (Once, Garden State, Guardians of the Galaxy etc) seemed to concerned with score rather than a good old tune, but why?
In modern day cinema it can be explained perhaps by the saturation of the big box office, popcorn loaded, special effects driven, movie where the eye popping CGI effects take precedent over picking a rollicking good tune to go along with it! The score in these movies, and others, can be breathtaking, mirroring the tone and heightening the overall experience but at times, the lack of that familar (or unfamilar) tune seems to deprive some movies of that unspoken supporting cast member - the kickass soundtrack!
Childrens movies seem to be the residence of the coventional soundtrack now, with most popular songs steming from this genre. That, of course is great, as, instilling that love of music in to a young audience can only add to their movie going experience but why not spread the love to all movies!
That vital component used so brilliantly in cinema years gone by is no longer relevant but, in my opinion, still yearned for! Just look at the movie soundtrack billboard chart from January 2017. It is packed with childrens movies, yet still contains the classic soundtracks to Purple Rain, O Brother Where Art Thou and The Last Waltz.
Not all directors have abandoned the principle of the impressive soundtrack however. Edgar Wright's movies always contain a few nuggets of brilliance and Quentin Tarantino always held the music of the movie in high regard, however, with his focus turning towards the western genre his focus and attention has had to steer towards an appropriate score for this brand of film.
Hopefully with the re-emergence of the musical on a small budget scale (Sing Street) as well as the box office, award winning platform (La la land) the conventional soundtrack will rise from the ashes once more and take its rightful place again in our car stereos, ipods and sound systems and we can welcome back that supporting cast member that has been missing from production for far too long!

Review:Live By Night

Ben Affleck writes, produces, and stars in this adaptation of Dennis Lehane's sprawling crime novel centering on the prodigal son of a prominent police chief, and his gradual descent into the criminal underworld
With source material from a writer as brilliant as Dennis Lehane, and directed by the ever dependable Ben Affleck, "Live by Night" was a movie that I was really looking forward to despite some mixed reviews. Affleck had shown such flawless form in his three previous directorial attempts, Gone Baby Gone, The Town and Academy Award winning Argo, that the anticipation of his adaption of a Dennis Lehane novel was palpable (I was even willing to give him a pass if it wasn't up to the standard of his previous works).  What results in "Live by Night" is not a classic of Argo proportions or a dud as I had feared but something somewhere in between.
The story as expected by any Dennis Lehane source material keeps the audience riveted from the first scene to the last with the shady underworld of prohibition era Boston and then Florida brilliantly depicted by first rate production values, attractive cinematography and a solid, dependable support cast on top of their game. Brendan Gleeson, Chris Messina, Elle Fanning and Chris Cooper in particular all raise the value of this production such are there strong performances. A negative note has to be added at this point however with the mention of Sienna Miller's "honourable" attempt at an Irish accent. It's not that she didn't succeed in mimicking the accent, it's just the combination of various regional accents into one, that reduces her character's plausability and likeability throughout and the movie somewhat suffers as a result.
But I'm nitpicking, for a solid, visually stunning, action packed, well told tale with a talented cast in the hands of a solid and consistent director, "Live by Night" is a movie that's well worth catching.
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Show Me the Movies

Welcome to my movie blog, which will contain reviews, facts, articles and whatever random theories that might cross my mind about cinema from time to time. This is very much an open forum so please share ideas, thoughts you may have to make this blog as good as it can be. This is my first step in the blogging world so please be patient!