Seeing On-Screen Doubles

On Saturday, I was discussing the Democratic and Republican National Conventions with a girl I know who watched those airings like they were Monday Night Football. She said "Did you see those two Mayor brothers from Texas?" to which I replied "Yes...they're so cute, aren't they!" despite the fact that she was more interested in discussing the possibility of one of them running for President one day.

To be truthful, I only saw them on TV for a few minutes discussing a speech that I didn't see because I'm more interested in watching programs like 'Master Chef' on Fox -- that goes to show you how much I'm into politics. So, the pair of cuties are the inspiration behind this week's Monday Movie Meme theme (and no, I still don't know the names of either of those two guys): Double Take.

Share on your blog or in the comments section, movies featuring twins in the cast. These are real twin characters, not just Eddie Murphy or Adam Sandler dressed up as their own siblings. Therefore, I've experienced a challenge for my own friggin' meme, go figure! Here are my two one selections for this week's Double Take theme.

Fred and George Weasley

These friendly Hogwarts twins from the Harry Potter movies are the only pair that I could think of at the moment when crafting this post.

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss -- Oh, wait! Armie Hammer played both roles for the Winklevoss brothers in 'The Social Network.' Darn. I wonder if it's cheaper to pay one actor to do two roles than to pay two actors for separate roles. Ehh. Maybe I should've just made this week's Monday Movie Meme a little easier by going for all sorts of twin characters instead. 

Can YOU think of any authentic twin characters who appeared in a movie?

Movie Characters under Surveillance

When I went to the movies last weekend, it was interesting how government agencies can access any information that they need or want on anyone at any time from all resources available -- including security cameras. So, the theme of this week's Monday Movie Meme is inspired by an action film that I hope isn't the last installment to a great franchise: Look Who's Watching.

Share on your blog or in the comments section, movies featuring an extensive level of surveillance on one or more of the main characters in said film. So, the security tape that O-Dog and Caine took from the store they robbed in "Menace II Society" does not count. Even though they played the tape later on, that was just one incident and one "security" source. You get my drift?

Here are my selections for this week's Look Who's Watching topic.

The Bourne Legacy

This is the action film that I am referring to that includes use of surveillance. I watched this movie for two reasons: The previous three films rock -and- Jeremy Renner. Although The Bourne Legacy is obviously not as good as the preceding films in the Bournefranchise, it was still entertaining. The agency looking for Renner and Rachel Weisz' characters had an entire room of employees searching through security video footage from airports, road traffic areas and crime scenes. If they needed to find something out, they made a call and hours of footage were made available at their fingertips.

Enemy of the State

Will Smith played a lawyer who had a hard time getting away from the National Security Agency that will do anything -- even murder people, to protect one of their own. They have his phones tapped and can basically watch or follow every movie he makes -- he can't even jump off of a building without them knowing. Funny (and ironic) thing, one of my most memorable and most favorite lines from "Enemy of the State" involves aiding in their surveillance: The scene where Jack Black's character says "Please, let me follow the nanny. She doesn't shave her legs. Women like that are so HOT."

Runaway Jury

Gene Hackman's unforgettable performance as a jury consultant who will stop at nothing to find out what someone's weak spot is could make even the most patriotic citizen wish they never get selected for a major trial. He had his minions watching people when they least expected it, even as they take their pets for a walk on the sidewalk and this cold, dishonest character was also sneaking unauthorized surveillance into the court room.

I can understand how the people in "The Bourne Legacy" and "Enemy of the State" had access to so much surveillance information -- they are the government, after all. What I don't understand, however, is how Hackman's character was able to compile so much information on the jurors. I mean, who the hell is this guy? He's not even a bounty hunter or private investigator; or maybe he is, since investigating IS part of his job in this movie. When a friggin' consultant has connections like that, you know we have a problem.

What movies can YOU think of that feature lots of surveillance?

Missing Movie Characters

My apologies for the late evening Monday Movie Meme! I just got home and am now on my way out to see "Total Recall" with Colin Farrell and Jessica Biel...although I'm more interested in seeing "The Bourne Legacy" starring Jeremy Renner, but whatever! Since I'm short on time, let's make this another quick and simple topic. The theme for this week's Monday Movie Meme is: Missing. Yep! Just like that.

Share on your blog or in the comments section, movies featuring people who were kidnapped. Here are my selections for this week's Missing theme -- and Yes, this week doesn't include pictures because, well, I just dont' have the time. Forgive me.

Man on Fire

Although I still should watch this film in its entirety, I've seen enough portions of it to know the gist of the story, which is this: Dakota Fanning's character is kidnapped for ransom or something and Denzel Washington plays the bodyguard who was supposed to protect her and then goes on a rampage to find her. Since I like both Dakota and Denzel, this is my kind of movie -- hopefully, I'll watch the whole thing one day!

Taken

The problem is simple. Teenage girl travels out of the country with friends in tow, to see the world and follow a music bands' tour. They meet strange guys and invite them to the place where they're staying...instead of getting new friends, they get kidnapped and sold into a sex trafficking ring. Fortunetely for them, one of these girls has a father who happens to specialize in protecting people from harm. Enter the bodyguard slash father on a mission to save his daughter at all costs. The question is...can he find her before it's too late? If you saw this movie, you already know. If you didn't, then it's time to rent or buy it.

That's all I have at the moment.

What movies can YOU think of that feature kidnappings?