AS the Congressional midterm elections loom - they are less than four months away - it seems that the Democrats are trying to gain support over the issue of minimum wage, which hasn't been raised in over eight years.
The New York Times has reported that wages are at a twenty year low, if accounted for inflation.
The minimum wage stands at $5.15 an hour presently, and the expected hike would make it a more formidable $7.25.
Pressure for this measure is certainly on in areas that are all-too-often deemed "swing states". Ohio and Arizona, it seems, are key areas in this fight.
Hmmm.
It makes me wonder, though, if raising the minimum wage is just compensation for the unearthly high gas prices so prominent these days. Will the gas issue just go away if wages are raised? I surely hope not. Even a two dollar wage raise cannot compensate for the cost-of-living that is perpetually going up.
Jul 13, 2006
More on Momentarily
I've had a few people dispute my post regarding the word "momentarily." They say that it is correct to use it as "in a moment" as well as "for a moment".
(See my blog posting Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Revew.
This is wrong.
Apparently the television show Sports Night did an episode on momentarily and came to the conclusion that it could be used either way.
Like I said in my post, common usage has won out and so "in a moment" has therefore been accepted as a use of the word, but it is still incorrect. It creates a usage problem, and most reference web sites make it a point to note such a fact.
The Free Dictionary proves my point. Hopefully.
If not, then Dictionary.com's definition should clarify things.
A Postscript: I'm really not that nutty about language in everyday life. I promise I'm not. It's annoying to be that anal retentive about something like that. But to see it on screen like that...I don't know. I just Hulked out, I guess.
(See my blog posting Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Revew.
This is wrong.
Apparently the television show Sports Night did an episode on momentarily and came to the conclusion that it could be used either way.
Like I said in my post, common usage has won out and so "in a moment" has therefore been accepted as a use of the word, but it is still incorrect. It creates a usage problem, and most reference web sites make it a point to note such a fact.
The Free Dictionary proves my point. Hopefully.
If not, then Dictionary.com's definition should clarify things.
A Postscript: I'm really not that nutty about language in everyday life. I promise I'm not. It's annoying to be that anal retentive about something like that. But to see it on screen like that...I don't know. I just Hulked out, I guess.
Kevin Smith to appear on Amazon.com's FishBowl
Writer/Director Kevin Smith appeared on Amazon.com's weekly series The Fishbowl w/ Bill Maher on July 6th, talking about his new movie, Clerks II.
Each week on the show, Bill Maher interviews several celebrities hocking their new stuff, including directors, actors, and musicians, doing his usual Real Time monologue "schtick" before interviewing the guests.
The Kevin Smith interview just basically goes into Kevin Smith's masturbatory habits. Watch it Now!
Oh, and Clerks II comes out in 5 days, 12 hours, and 51 minutes.
In more Kevin Smith news - so I won't have to create another post - Kevin Smith will appear on G4's Icon's on July 15th at 7:30 pm. You can watch it online if you click on the link above.
Each week on the show, Bill Maher interviews several celebrities hocking their new stuff, including directors, actors, and musicians, doing his usual Real Time monologue "schtick" before interviewing the guests.
The Kevin Smith interview just basically goes into Kevin Smith's masturbatory habits. Watch it Now!
Oh, and Clerks II comes out in 5 days, 12 hours, and 51 minutes.
In more Kevin Smith news - so I won't have to create another post - Kevin Smith will appear on G4's Icon's on July 15th at 7:30 pm. You can watch it online if you click on the link above.
Jul 12, 2006
Nightmares Reviews
The first two episodes of TNT's mini-series Nightmares and Dreamscapes aired tonight on TNT.
I could review them, but I'd rather leave it up to the guys who do it for a living. The review on Creature Corner is pretty good, so I'll leave you with it.
Just to give a sense of what I thought, though:
Overall, both adaptations were good in different ways. Battleground drifted away from the original story quite a bit, but it was good and intense and I was glad that it was chosen. However, I don't think that Crouch End should have been adapted in the first place. It's a story that reads well and should be left alone, as it is sort of a long and protracted - Creature Corner calls it a Lovecraftian Tale - work.
I could review them, but I'd rather leave it up to the guys who do it for a living. The review on Creature Corner is pretty good, so I'll leave you with it.
Just to give a sense of what I thought, though:
Overall, both adaptations were good in different ways. Battleground drifted away from the original story quite a bit, but it was good and intense and I was glad that it was chosen. However, I don't think that Crouch End should have been adapted in the first place. It's a story that reads well and should be left alone, as it is sort of a long and protracted - Creature Corner calls it a Lovecraftian Tale - work.
Syd Barrett Dies
Syd Barrett died on July 7th, 2006.
He was the original lead singer of Pink Floyd and was responsible for much of their early material, namely Piper at the Gates of Dawn. He was (or maybe was not, depending on who says it) the inspiration for the song Shine on You Crazy Diamond.
Read more about him in this article on Rolling Stone. Their article is so much better than anything I could have done.
Also, since he was from across the pond, the BBC will be covering his death extensively.
He was the original lead singer of Pink Floyd and was responsible for much of their early material, namely Piper at the Gates of Dawn. He was (or maybe was not, depending on who says it) the inspiration for the song Shine on You Crazy Diamond.
Read more about him in this article on Rolling Stone. Their article is so much better than anything I could have done.
Also, since he was from across the pond, the BBC will be covering his death extensively.
Hello? Has Anyone Seen My Gametap?
I know it's not the newest development, but has anyone heard of or tried Gametap? I've been thinking about trying it for some time now, but I haven't gathered the cojones together to actually go through with it (cojones are very hard to come by in my area).
Also, I don't know anyone else who uses Gametap. Considering how media and tech savvy my friends are, that's a very telling sign.
And it is all but impossible to find out how much the service actually costs on the web site. Not even in the hip, cool, not-very-uninfommercial style demo do they mention the price. I had to navigate the Help section to get the answer (It's 9.95 a month, by the way). That's not really a qualm so much as an irritation. You don't have that sort of problem with places like Netflix. They post it right on their ads. Is it a secret? I hope I didn't unlock some sort of third dimension, where you need to be a computer hacker to find out how much things cost.
Sorry, a little off-base with that last comment. Anyway, my point is that my old age and techno-quirkiness is preventing me from taking the plunge into Gametap. Am I being unreasonably irrational?
Also, I don't know anyone else who uses Gametap. Considering how media and tech savvy my friends are, that's a very telling sign.
And it is all but impossible to find out how much the service actually costs on the web site. Not even in the hip, cool, not-very-uninfommercial style demo do they mention the price. I had to navigate the Help section to get the answer (It's 9.95 a month, by the way). That's not really a qualm so much as an irritation. You don't have that sort of problem with places like Netflix. They post it right on their ads. Is it a secret? I hope I didn't unlock some sort of third dimension, where you need to be a computer hacker to find out how much things cost.
Sorry, a little off-base with that last comment. Anyway, my point is that my old age and techno-quirkiness is preventing me from taking the plunge into Gametap. Am I being unreasonably irrational?
Jul 11, 2006
Just a warning...
Blogspot (and thus, my blog) will be shut down for a while this evening, so you may not get any sort of post from me today. I will return tomorrow if I'm not able to post anything lengthy today.
Jul 10, 2006
Not Again!
In honor of the Time article I read today, I'm going to list a few of my favorite westerns. I hope you enjoy.
* The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - No surprise here, huh? The final - and in my opinion, the best - of the "Man with No Name" trilogy, GBU is a classic and not just because of Clint Eastwood. Sergio Leone did a great job casting Eli Wallach as Tuco and Lee Van Cleef as Angel Eyes. Without them, this movie doesn't work as well.
* The Magnificent Seven - a remake of Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven cannot be touched by most of the crap imitators that came out of the time period.
* The Searchers - Sort of a revisionist western before they were cool, The Searchers takes a different look at the whole "Cowboys and Indians" angle, molding irony, regret, and a little bit of emotion into a genre that could be a little bland and heartless at times. John Wayne plays (sort of) a different character in this one. Well, he plays John Wayne, but he also realizes what the movie attempts to accomplish and plays up his part as an ironic play on a few of his former roles. Also, John Ford is a BA director.
* Unforgiven - Clint Eastwood at his best. This movie manages to be sad and funny simultaneously, with Eastwood taking on the conventions of the old west in his own brooding, moody style. And the final scene is one of the best in cinema history, even if it is meant to be horrifying.
* Tombstone - Do I really need to say why? Okay, admittedly, parts of it are a little corny, but all of the flaws are washed away by the gun fights and such. I wouldn't call it a good movie, but it's probably the most entertaining and gratifying western I've ever seen. Besides, did you ever see Wyatt Earp?
These are just a few of them - five actually - and if you like, you can send me a list of your favorite westerns at t_blake_braddy@yahoo.com . I'd like to hear from you.
* The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - No surprise here, huh? The final - and in my opinion, the best - of the "Man with No Name" trilogy, GBU is a classic and not just because of Clint Eastwood. Sergio Leone did a great job casting Eli Wallach as Tuco and Lee Van Cleef as Angel Eyes. Without them, this movie doesn't work as well.
* The Magnificent Seven - a remake of Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven cannot be touched by most of the crap imitators that came out of the time period.
* The Searchers - Sort of a revisionist western before they were cool, The Searchers takes a different look at the whole "Cowboys and Indians" angle, molding irony, regret, and a little bit of emotion into a genre that could be a little bland and heartless at times. John Wayne plays (sort of) a different character in this one. Well, he plays John Wayne, but he also realizes what the movie attempts to accomplish and plays up his part as an ironic play on a few of his former roles. Also, John Ford is a BA director.
* Unforgiven - Clint Eastwood at his best. This movie manages to be sad and funny simultaneously, with Eastwood taking on the conventions of the old west in his own brooding, moody style. And the final scene is one of the best in cinema history, even if it is meant to be horrifying.
* Tombstone - Do I really need to say why? Okay, admittedly, parts of it are a little corny, but all of the flaws are washed away by the gun fights and such. I wouldn't call it a good movie, but it's probably the most entertaining and gratifying western I've ever seen. Besides, did you ever see Wyatt Earp?
These are just a few of them - five actually - and if you like, you can send me a list of your favorite westerns at t_blake_braddy@yahoo.com . I'd like to hear from you.
Late to the Party
I try to keep political stuff out of the blog, but I found this article infinitely interesting...
It's the article Bobby Kennedy, Jr. wrote for Rolling Stone Magazine and, though a lot of people may think it's tin-foil hat stuff, I think it has some merit, at least in the sense that we can't really trust electronic voting companies with our elections.
Not that I necessarily believe all of it, but I think you should give it a read at Rolling Stone. There's some merit in it. Unless you're a really right-wing leaning guy yourself, you don't think of BKJr. as a nutcase.
P.S. Bobby Kennedy has already filed a suit against the companies producing these machines. He's not trying to reverse the election or anything; he only wants to preserve the integrity of our electoral process.
It's the article Bobby Kennedy, Jr. wrote for Rolling Stone Magazine and, though a lot of people may think it's tin-foil hat stuff, I think it has some merit, at least in the sense that we can't really trust electronic voting companies with our elections.
Not that I necessarily believe all of it, but I think you should give it a read at Rolling Stone. There's some merit in it. Unless you're a really right-wing leaning guy yourself, you don't think of BKJr. as a nutcase.
P.S. Bobby Kennedy has already filed a suit against the companies producing these machines. He's not trying to reverse the election or anything; he only wants to preserve the integrity of our electoral process.
Jul 9, 2006
Microsoft's New iPod?
I'm not a GIANT tech-nerd, but apparently Microsoft is planning on releasing its own mp3 device, to be ready for the shelves by Christmas. It's going to have a whole bunch of gadgets and things to try to lure you, the consumer, away from the market-stingy iPod. You can read all about the device here.
Jul 8, 2006
Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Review
I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean: The Dead Man's Chest today. I'm not going to complain about the movie, if that's what you were thinking.
No, I'm going to complain about a word.
Yes, a word. And the word is, "MOMENTARILY." I absolutely hate when people use that word incorrectly. It drives me up the wall. Is that the case with anyone else? Yep? Good.
Before the movie, a screen pops up telling the audience to "SILENCE YOUR CELL-PHONES," a concept I find creepy anyway.
At the bottom of the screen it says, "Your Feature Presentation Will Begin Momentarily." I thought, "what the hell?" I paid 5.50 for this. It better not just be a moment.
Then, I wisened up. Ah, I thought, they must mean that the movie will begin shortly. Momentarily means for a moment, not in a moment.
It sounds like a small goof, but it's not. Someone higher up than myself in the movie world had to make that mistake. It actually hurt my respect for the theater, which, in turn, changed the way I felt about the moviegoing experience, if only slightly.
These people shouldn't be putting things on big screens! They should be working on small, small, itty-bitty, teeny-tiny television screens, the ones that you keep in your kitchen or maybe the kind that double as a radio.
It only reinforces a completely idiotic blunder that people will just continue to make. It's wrong and it makes no logical sense if you know the proper usage.
Oh, and Pirates of the Caribbean was extremely good.
No, I'm going to complain about a word.
Yes, a word. And the word is, "MOMENTARILY." I absolutely hate when people use that word incorrectly. It drives me up the wall. Is that the case with anyone else? Yep? Good.
Before the movie, a screen pops up telling the audience to "SILENCE YOUR CELL-PHONES," a concept I find creepy anyway.
At the bottom of the screen it says, "Your Feature Presentation Will Begin Momentarily." I thought, "what the hell?" I paid 5.50 for this. It better not just be a moment.
Then, I wisened up. Ah, I thought, they must mean that the movie will begin shortly. Momentarily means for a moment, not in a moment.
It sounds like a small goof, but it's not. Someone higher up than myself in the movie world had to make that mistake. It actually hurt my respect for the theater, which, in turn, changed the way I felt about the moviegoing experience, if only slightly.
These people shouldn't be putting things on big screens! They should be working on small, small, itty-bitty, teeny-tiny television screens, the ones that you keep in your kitchen or maybe the kind that double as a radio.
It only reinforces a completely idiotic blunder that people will just continue to make. It's wrong and it makes no logical sense if you know the proper usage.
Oh, and Pirates of the Caribbean was extremely good.
Jul 4, 2006
My Cool/Weird/Nerdy/Strange/Hipster/Etc. Site of the Week!
I'm a Reagan Baby, so there were certain things that I enjoyed as a child of the Eighties.
One of those things, I'll admit, was G.I. Joe. For those of you who don't know, G.I. Joe was combination toy line/30 minute children's commercial that, along with Transformers, was unstoppable in the 80s. It was the ultimate in American pride, so it's only fitting that a web site devoted to such a subject be my July 4th site.
Storm Shadow, Roadblock (who always spoke in rhyme on the show), Sergeant Slaughter, Flint, and Duke. Oh, man, Duke was the hero of ALL heroes way back.
If you didn't grow up in my generation, none of this will apply to you. But, if you did play with G.I. Joes as a kid, Yo Joe will definitely drag you screaming down memory lane. Now, this site is dedicated mostly to the toys themselves, which is what I dug, so don't be afraid to look around for the cartoon stuff too.
There's a hilarious "remixing" of the Public Service Announcements at Ebaum's World. They're pretty funny. But I've got to warn you: watching them will make you crave the old T.V. show.
One of those things, I'll admit, was G.I. Joe. For those of you who don't know, G.I. Joe was combination toy line/30 minute children's commercial that, along with Transformers, was unstoppable in the 80s. It was the ultimate in American pride, so it's only fitting that a web site devoted to such a subject be my July 4th site.
Storm Shadow, Roadblock (who always spoke in rhyme on the show), Sergeant Slaughter, Flint, and Duke. Oh, man, Duke was the hero of ALL heroes way back.
If you didn't grow up in my generation, none of this will apply to you. But, if you did play with G.I. Joes as a kid, Yo Joe will definitely drag you screaming down memory lane. Now, this site is dedicated mostly to the toys themselves, which is what I dug, so don't be afraid to look around for the cartoon stuff too.
There's a hilarious "remixing" of the Public Service Announcements at Ebaum's World. They're pretty funny. But I've got to warn you: watching them will make you crave the old T.V. show.
Clerks 2 Trailer
I don't want this blog to turn into a movie page, but I do want to point out that the Clerks 2 trailer is floating around, both on T.V. and the web, and if you haven't seen it you should. I've linked the main page here and on the Links Bar, so you'd have to be mentally challenged not to find it.
One of the cool things Kevin Smith has done with the web site is show the making of the film and the sound mixing(at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch, of course). There's tons of information regarding the film and even links to the character's myspace pages. Check it out if you're a fan of Kevin Smith or the View Askewniverse.
One of the cool things Kevin Smith has done with the web site is show the making of the film and the sound mixing(at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch, of course). There's tons of information regarding the film and even links to the character's myspace pages. Check it out if you're a fan of Kevin Smith or the View Askewniverse.
Eunuch Myth-Busting
I've always wondered to what extent Eunuchs are incapable of being sexual. It's not a fascination or anything, but something that I don't know much about. I learned tonight that it is a misconception that Eunuchs are incapable of getting aroused. They just can't reproduce. Actually, it's rumored that women in various dynasties and whatnot actually preferred them because they could last longer in bed, as they could not physically get there.
Talk about a plan backfiring.
It's not proper conversation, but I just had to reveal that I learned something not movie related today. Okay. Maybe you did too. The trick is seeing if you can squeeze it into conversation sometime soon. I dare you.
Funny side note:
One of the few pop culture references to eunuchs is in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. Jack Sparrow calls Will Turner refers to Will Turner as a eunuch several times in the movie.
Talk about a plan backfiring.
It's not proper conversation, but I just had to reveal that I learned something not movie related today. Okay. Maybe you did too. The trick is seeing if you can squeeze it into conversation sometime soon. I dare you.
Funny side note:
One of the few pop culture references to eunuchs is in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. Jack Sparrow calls Will Turner refers to Will Turner as a eunuch several times in the movie.
Jul 3, 2006
NM & DS Mini-Series
Apparently, several (actually eight) of Stephen King's short stories have been turned into a mini series call Nightmares & Dreamscapes. Not all of the films come from the actual book NM & DS. Some of them come from Everything's Eventual, etc. But they all seem to be well-produced, unlike some of SK's earlier compilation work.
They begin on July 12, 2006 at 9 p.m. on TNT.
The List of Stories:
Crouch End
Battleground (w/ William Hurt)
Umney's Last Case (w/ William H. Macy)
The End of the Whole Mess (w/ Ron Livingston)
The Road Virus Heads North (w/ Tom Berenger)
The Fifth Quarter
Autopsy Room Four
You Know They Got a Hell of a Band
All of the stories that were picked are pretty good. I've always wanted to see what 'Hell of a Band' would look like on film, and now I guess I get a shot. I've read most of the above stories more than once, so I'm pretty jacked about seeing all of them, starting in a few weeks. If you're a Stephen King fan, you won't be disappointed if you visit the web site.
They begin on July 12, 2006 at 9 p.m. on TNT.
The List of Stories:
Crouch End
Battleground (w/ William Hurt)
Umney's Last Case (w/ William H. Macy)
The End of the Whole Mess (w/ Ron Livingston)
The Road Virus Heads North (w/ Tom Berenger)
The Fifth Quarter
Autopsy Room Four
You Know They Got a Hell of a Band
All of the stories that were picked are pretty good. I've always wanted to see what 'Hell of a Band' would look like on film, and now I guess I get a shot. I've read most of the above stories more than once, so I'm pretty jacked about seeing all of them, starting in a few weeks. If you're a Stephen King fan, you won't be disappointed if you visit the web site.
Inglorious Bastards - 6 Hours Long?
Everything Tarantino is reporting a rumor that the script for the new QT movie runs about six hours and may be broken into two (or three) parts, if necessary. Michael Madsen, one of the movie's stars, said that Inglorious Bastards, which is set during WWII, could be that long.
Wow.
Another marathon of a film from Tarantino. I'm lovin' it, but I wonder what most people think. This, of course, could be B.S., as rumors on movies like this often are, but what if it's true?
Currently, however, Tarantino is working on a movie called Grind House with Robert Rodriguez.
Wow.
Another marathon of a film from Tarantino. I'm lovin' it, but I wonder what most people think. This, of course, could be B.S., as rumors on movies like this often are, but what if it's true?
Currently, however, Tarantino is working on a movie called Grind House with Robert Rodriguez.
Time is Too Expensive
This holiday break has flown by, but I still have two days left to enjoy it. I hope you're all doing the same. I hate that I neglected you guys today, but I promise that tomorrow will be better.
Jul 1, 2006
Movie Quotes Quiz
As you can probably tell, I'm a big fan of the trivia. If you know me well enough, and most of you probably don't, then you should have no trouble figuring these out. There's one gimme that everyone should know on here, maybe two. Email your answers to me at t_blake_braddy@yahoo.com.
1. "I'm fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing. What do you mean "bad"?
2. "You ain't leading but two things right now: Jack and S**t. And Jack just left town."
3. "Mickey's a mouse, Donald's a duck, Pluto's a dog. What's Goofy?"
4. "You know what I just watched?"
"Me pulling a can off some moron's fist?"
5. "Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill!"
1. "I'm fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing. What do you mean "bad"?
2. "You ain't leading but two things right now: Jack and S**t. And Jack just left town."
3. "Mickey's a mouse, Donald's a duck, Pluto's a dog. What's Goofy?"
4. "You know what I just watched?"
"Me pulling a can off some moron's fist?"
5. "Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill!"
Horror Vacation
I'm officially on "vacation" for the July 4th holiday, and all I've done is watch horror movies and drink grape soda. And I've got to tell you...
It's awesome!
My latest video misadventure came in the form of the remake of The Hills Have Eyes.
Now, I've got to be honest: I liked the movie. As I have said many times - though probably never in the blog - Hollywood=homogeneity, so it can come as no surprise that one of the new trends in horror is to re-make "classic" flicks.
Some work (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) and some do not (Amityville Horror).
I think that Hills does work overall. The pacing works because it is paced like the horror movies of yore, not some action teen movie disguised as a horror flick. The tension builds moodily(is that a word?) and the horror is extreme (Greg Nicotero is a SFX god).
But...
Some of the earlier exposition scenes are too long. I know, it sounds as if I'm contradicting my earlier pace praise, but I'm really not. Barring a few sequences, particularly the one directly after the crash, it's all right.
It's awesome!
My latest video misadventure came in the form of the remake of The Hills Have Eyes.
Now, I've got to be honest: I liked the movie. As I have said many times - though probably never in the blog - Hollywood=homogeneity, so it can come as no surprise that one of the new trends in horror is to re-make "classic" flicks.
Some work (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) and some do not (Amityville Horror).
I think that Hills does work overall. The pacing works because it is paced like the horror movies of yore, not some action teen movie disguised as a horror flick. The tension builds moodily(is that a word?) and the horror is extreme (Greg Nicotero is a SFX god).
But...
Some of the earlier exposition scenes are too long. I know, it sounds as if I'm contradicting my earlier pace praise, but I'm really not. Barring a few sequences, particularly the one directly after the crash, it's all right.
Music Question
Just a quick trivia question for all you in the blogosphere out there:
Who was the first country singer to sell one million records? Just a hint: It was NOT Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, or Johnny Cash.
Who was the first country singer to sell one million records? Just a hint: It was NOT Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, or Johnny Cash.
Mac the Knife
My laptop freaked out on me tonight, and I'm having trouble deciding what is actually wrong with it.
For some unapparent reason, the thing just simply will not charge. I don't know if it's the battery (which is attached to the computer) or the AC Adapter (which is plugged in to the computer). Either way it means only one thing for me: MONEY.
And, as anyone who owns or has ever heard of Mac knows, it will consist of lots and lots and lots of money.
I know none of you probably care about any of that sort of thing, but I had to say SOMETHING. It's not every day that my computer breaks.
Also, The Exorcism of Emily Rose - Not a good movie. Save your time. Horror/courtroom/religious movies just plain don't work. If you watch it, you'll see what I mean. The movie becomes less about poor little Emily and more about a female lawyer and a priest. If they were to walk into a bar, at least we'd get a joke out of it.
For some unapparent reason, the thing just simply will not charge. I don't know if it's the battery (which is attached to the computer) or the AC Adapter (which is plugged in to the computer). Either way it means only one thing for me: MONEY.
And, as anyone who owns or has ever heard of Mac knows, it will consist of lots and lots and lots of money.
I know none of you probably care about any of that sort of thing, but I had to say SOMETHING. It's not every day that my computer breaks.
Also, The Exorcism of Emily Rose - Not a good movie. Save your time. Horror/courtroom/religious movies just plain don't work. If you watch it, you'll see what I mean. The movie becomes less about poor little Emily and more about a female lawyer and a priest. If they were to walk into a bar, at least we'd get a joke out of it.
Jun 30, 2006
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
I don't know. I'm watching The Exorcism of Emily Rose right now, and I don't think it's that scary(or interesting or compelling). It's watchable but I think that the disjointed structure of the film makes it difficult to be drawn into the story.
The movie begins with Emily Rose's death and, throughout the trial of the priest charged with negligence, Emily's "condition" is explored.
Blah.
Not that the movie was very well-received, but it is lacking. I mean, a valient effort, though it just doesn't make the grade. I need to stop. I feel like I'm kicking the unpopular kid.
It's also based on a true story...sort of. See if you can discern the real story in the mess that is this movie.
The movie begins with Emily Rose's death and, throughout the trial of the priest charged with negligence, Emily's "condition" is explored.
Blah.
Not that the movie was very well-received, but it is lacking. I mean, a valient effort, though it just doesn't make the grade. I need to stop. I feel like I'm kicking the unpopular kid.
It's also based on a true story...sort of. See if you can discern the real story in the mess that is this movie.
Jun 24, 2006
Here's a Question...
Every month in Playboy, the centerfold is asked to name the five albums(or artists, etc.) she could not live without. Since I am myself a music nut, I think about this on a constant basis (not to mention the centerfold).
What would your top five artists/albums/bands be? Say, if you went to a desert island and could only take five, what would you take? I'm still not sure, but here's a tentative list:
1) Creedence Clearwater Revival
Chronicle, Vol. 1
- This one is sort of a cop out, and it takes all of the difficulty out of it. Who would pick a single album of John Tesh's if he/she could just take the entire collection? Avoid Greatest Hits packages, if you can. Creedence is one of my favorite bands and I just can't pass this one up. Sorry. I think the Dude would agree with me on this one.
2) Metallica
...And Justice for All
- Justice and Master of Puppets are always battling for the top spot in my heart of hearts. On this day, ...Justice is the Maid Marian. Sorry, Puppets, maybe in another inconsequential poll of mine.
3) Bruce Springsteen
Nebraska
It took quite a long time to decide this one, and it may seem like an artsy-fartsy choice, but it's not. Nebraska is probably the Springsteen album I know the best. From the opening title track to Highway Patrolman to Reason to Believe, Nebraska is a haunting trip into the dark side of Springsteen. Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ would be right behind this one on the list however.
4) Nirvana
In Utero
Actually, no, let's just go with Nevermind.
5) Deltron 3030
Deltron 3030
This is my really selfish one. Produced by Dan the Automator and rapped by Del the Funky Homosapien, nothing in the rap world can touch it. I can listen to this one over and over. I think it's one of the five best hip hop records EVER made.
These are my choices. You don't have to agree with the, and most of you won't. But try to figure out your own. It's nearly impossible to come up with a list less than an hour.
What would your top five artists/albums/bands be? Say, if you went to a desert island and could only take five, what would you take? I'm still not sure, but here's a tentative list:
1) Creedence Clearwater Revival
Chronicle, Vol. 1
- This one is sort of a cop out, and it takes all of the difficulty out of it. Who would pick a single album of John Tesh's if he/she could just take the entire collection? Avoid Greatest Hits packages, if you can. Creedence is one of my favorite bands and I just can't pass this one up. Sorry. I think the Dude would agree with me on this one.
2) Metallica
...And Justice for All
- Justice and Master of Puppets are always battling for the top spot in my heart of hearts. On this day, ...Justice is the Maid Marian. Sorry, Puppets, maybe in another inconsequential poll of mine.
3) Bruce Springsteen
Nebraska
It took quite a long time to decide this one, and it may seem like an artsy-fartsy choice, but it's not. Nebraska is probably the Springsteen album I know the best. From the opening title track to Highway Patrolman to Reason to Believe, Nebraska is a haunting trip into the dark side of Springsteen. Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ would be right behind this one on the list however.
4) Nirvana
In Utero
Actually, no, let's just go with Nevermind.
5) Deltron 3030
Deltron 3030
This is my really selfish one. Produced by Dan the Automator and rapped by Del the Funky Homosapien, nothing in the rap world can touch it. I can listen to this one over and over. I think it's one of the five best hip hop records EVER made.
These are my choices. You don't have to agree with the, and most of you won't. But try to figure out your own. It's nearly impossible to come up with a list less than an hour.
Swingers Trivia
Swingers is such a great flick. And I'm sure that all of you have seen it several hundred times - especially if you're a guy - but I have a few things I want to challenge you with. It's not necessarily trivia, but hopefully it'll test you a little.
How many messages does Mike leave on Nikki's answering machine?
There are two prominent movie homages in Swingers. What are the two movies and what two scenes are depicted?
Three actors from Swingers also appear in PCU. Name those three actors.
After the debacle with Nikki, Rob(Ron Livingston) brings Mike something to cheer him up. What is it?
What does Trent's car tag read and what is significant about it? It's a movie reference but I won't necessarily call it an homage.
All right. That should do it right now. I hope you can answer these. If you can't, rewatch the movie. You'll get a kick out of it if nothing else.
How many messages does Mike leave on Nikki's answering machine?
There are two prominent movie homages in Swingers. What are the two movies and what two scenes are depicted?
Three actors from Swingers also appear in PCU. Name those three actors.
After the debacle with Nikki, Rob(Ron Livingston) brings Mike something to cheer him up. What is it?
What does Trent's car tag read and what is significant about it? It's a movie reference but I won't necessarily call it an homage.
All right. That should do it right now. I hope you can answer these. If you can't, rewatch the movie. You'll get a kick out of it if nothing else.
Jun 22, 2006
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