Better than the real thing.

Much of modern Formula One racing is processional and boring. One driver or team gets a jump on the technology and dominates, as has been the case for the last decade. First Mercedes, then Red Bull, now McLaren. At least the last has two great drivers so you see some competition.

That’s what makes F1: The Movie so entertaining. Lots of on track action superbly photographed, and little in the way of plot. Plot is the last thing you want in a racing picture. Plus throw in the last great Hollywood star in Brad Pitt and you have a winner.

I think it’s time to upgrade the sound system in the home theater!

We caught it at the local IMAX theater – you really need to see this on a huge screen with a sound system to match – and I expect our hearing will be restored in a month or so. Highly recommended.

You can see the specifications of the awesome JBL 2245 H 18″ woofer here.

Gorgeous images.

The Road to Perdition is a 2002 movie starring Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. Also included are Daniel Craig, the always great Stanley Tucci and Jude Law, as mean as ever. The stellar cast apart, the best reason to see it is the gorgeous cinematography of Conrad L. Hall who deservedly won the Oscar to add to the two others on his mantlepiece for ‘Butch Cassidy’ and ‘American Beauty’.

The story is about the Irish Mob, all strict Catholics you understand, in Depression Era America.

Here are some favorite moments:

Recommended for all who love expertly lit and beautifully composed images.