January 2009
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The Star that isn't
(initiating rant)
I was already accepting the fact that no Jazz player deserved to make it this year, based on injuries, underachieving, subpar record, etc. And it was certainly the case today. But it still makes me a bit sad to know that after 4 years, Deron Williams has yet to be an All-Star. Taking out this year and his rookie year, D-Will probably should have been a reserve the last 2...
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5 Films in 5 Days
Going to attempt to watch 5 Oscar nominated films during the week. One after work each day. These include highly praised films not nominated for best picture, but stars an Oscar nominated actor. Choices are:
Films not included that meet the criteria like, The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons, The Wrestler, and The Dark Knight, have already been seen. Films like Changeling and...
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Röyksopp - Remind Me
Randomly popped up on my...
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WatchA little something to pump you up for the long awaited return of Lost tonight. Ever imagined what it would be like if Lost had an opening sequence that introduces its characters? We all have. Now, throw in an epic 80’s themed soundtrack and the result is 1 minute of euphoric win for the eyes and ears, courtesy of the talented folks at CollegeHumor. Move over Magnum P.I., MacGyver and Quantum...
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Ratatouille
Perhaps the most preposterous, ludicrous and absolutely creepy premise ever devised. Someone actually had the fortitude to pitch this idea to a room full of Disney execs: ‘Genius rat puppets incompetent garbage boy to culinary masterpieces in an effort to save dying restaurant from evil food critic. Oh, and it’s set in Paris because food tastes good there. And did I mention rats, and...
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Honest People - Kumo
I’m on a getaway on...
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Top 100 Animated Series
IGN started a countdown for the Top 100 Animated Series of All Time (in their opinion, of course). With The Smurfs barely scratching the top 100 at 97 (below Star Trek: The Animated Series), my immediate reaction was to scream FAIL at the list. But I’ll hold judgement until the list is complete. Already seeing M.A.S.K. (99), Darkwing Duck (93) and Talespin (81) warms the cockles of my...
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Gran Torino
Clint certainly knows how to put the elderly in the seats. As the patrons slowly (literally) filled the theater, and starch filled the air, it was quite apparent I was the youngest person in the room. But after one scene early on in the film, I realized that this film would relate strongly with the younger (and every) generation, and I was hooked.
Walt Kowalski is surly, crude and cantankerous....
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Radiohead - No Surprises
On repeat at the...
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Eagles dethrone Giants
The Philadelphia Eagles upset the defending super bowl champs today! Without a clear favorite at this point, and if the Chargers get eliminated along the way, I’ll be rooting for McNabb and the Eagles. They seemed to be destined to be the Giants of this year - a team left for dead, but eventually made a push as a wildcard, led by a heavily scrutinized quarterback and rejuvenated defense. I’d...
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WatchOh the things that amuse us.
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iPhone
Testing this out via iPhone. $1.99? Better be worth it.
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Kusitokiku
A couple of years ago, I received one of those chain emails that people forward you from time to time. Normally those get crumpled up and thrown into the email trash, but the subject headline on this particular email ended up catching my attention: ‘Find Out Your Japanese Name’. I knew I was better than to fall for something trivial, but I bit anyways. Of course it ended up being some...