December 2008
73 posts
My Christmas List
So here’s some stuff I want for Christmas:
John Varvatos Vintage cologne
30 Days of Night: Books 2 - 8
The Crow graphic novel
Helvetica coffee mug from Veer
Mindless Self Indulgence coffee mug
The Stanley Kubrick Archives book
Hitchcock by Francois Truffaut book
Bambi Vs Godzilla by David Mamet book
The Gunslinger Born graphic novel
Marvel Zombies books: any/all
24” iMac -...
November 2008
80 posts
“Our Great War’s a spiritual war… our Great Depression is our lives.”
– Tyler Duren (via paperstreetsoap)
Winter...
My favorite thing about winter is the seasonal beer.
Winter lagers and Christmas Ales are so delicious! So full-bodied. Tasty. Rich.
Tonight’s brew: Samuel Adams Winter Lager. Such a full, real, rich beer. Go, buy and drink it now!
Black Friday reflection...
I worked my first “Black Friday” in retail ever today…
And…at a large, illustrious, computer retailer located in prime real estate on Central Park East; 5th Avenue.
I learned today more about this phenom than I ever have. Seeing with my own eyes the people in this city, reading about travesties in neighboring areas of the state (see Wal-Mart entry) and reflecting upon my...
“We should be ashamed of ourselves for letting this ridiculous mess happen....”
– - Marco
Worker dies at Long Island Wal-Mart after being trampled in Black Friday stampede
(via allisonweiss)
“There’s nothing like the big screen. The cinema is really built for the big...”
– David Lynch (via jbishop)
Evan Rachel Wood, I'm just saying...
So.
The little hoe bag broke up Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese. But now rumors are surfacing that she’s having a “thing” with her recent co-star, Mickey Rourke!
WHAT!?!?!
First off, I’m too old for her. But Rourke? He’s 31 years her elder. That’s disgusting. I’m sure HE is loving it, but seriously…that’s gross.
To put it in...
Watchjbishop:
Trailer, The Wrestler (Hi-Def at Apple.)
FINALLY!
1:41 - Is that Ron Killings?
Yes. I believe it is.
I haven’t seen this yet, but I am going to go ahead and say it: Oscars. This film is going to get some solid recognition for Rourke and Aronofsky. This is my most anticipated film. Not that Bond flick. This one. A solid, emotional, and rounded story about the...
Watchjbishop:
Trailer, Coraline
Yes yes yes yes yes.
WOOOHOOOOO!!!
“If you’re male and you’re Christian and living in America, your...”
– Chuck Palahniuk; Fight Club
Watchlfarm:
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 - Promo
WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!
“When we truly discover love, capitalism will not be possible and Marxism will...”
– My tattooed buddy, Chris
WatchDon’t Walk By: The Rescue Alliance NYC on Vimeo (via Vimeo)
I saw this video tonight and really thought it was gorgeous. Beautifully shot and inspiring.
To learn more about NYC Resuce Alliance, go to dontwalkby.org
Synecdoche, New York
lfarm:
One hell of a movie. See it.
Yup. I saw this last night and it was intense. Kind of a downer. Totally “out there”. But exceptionally well-constructed, even if redundant at times. Great film.
“ Remember that the things you put in your head are there forever, he said....”
– Cormac McCarthy; The Road
“The US government should order a complete replacement for its vehicle fleet to...”
– Fractals of Change: Saving US Auto Manufacturing (thanks, John) (via marco) (via dalasverdugo)
Me: Hi.
Linux: Hello.
Me: How've you been?
Linux: You mean in the last four years since you even acknowledged me? I've been great. Honestly. I've changed a lot.
Me: Me too.
Linux: Were you...I can't even say it. Were you with-
Me: YES! I know, I know. It was all a matter of convenience. I swear. That's behind me now.
Linux: Well, you could at least compliment me or something. I mean, throw me a freaking bone here. You ditch me and then crash back into my life four years later like nothing ever changed-
Me: You've only grown more beautiful and user-friendly with age. Your installation was a breeze and you've made wireless networking light years easier and more stable. And, you're virus-free.
Linux: Flattery will get you everywhere!
Delicate Balance
Film Racing | Delicate Balance
Check out this great short flick my pal Jordan acted in. It is part of the Brooklyn Film Racing series; a 24 hour film contest. The film was written, shot, and edited in 24 hours. And, I kid you not, it’s awesome!
Feel free to take the time to vote for this film on their website. It’s currently a top contender!
For the record...
Local commercials in the NYC Metro area suck just as bad as the ones back home.
I just watched a furniture commercial with a cheesy 3D render of a cartoony baseball player hopping around “catching the better deal.”
Ridiculous!
Todd Field takes on "Blood Meridian"
Cormac McCarthy’s ‘Blood Meridian’ Can’t Possibly Become a Movie | Movie News | RopeofSilicon.com Entertainment News
“We got it down as a screenplay and the problem is that it is so savage.” -Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott was originally attached to this film, but apparently the reigns have switched hands and Todd Field is taking over.
I for one am excited about...
Download "The Dark Knight" screenplay at... →
(via jbishop)
Speaking of Grindhouse...
I bought Death Proof on DVD today from Electronics Outlet for $2.99. I’m actually watching it now as a means to round out my Sabbath. Doing so, and thinking about going back to purchase Planet Terror, got me to thinking about these films and their theatrical and DVD releases.
Upon seeing the films, together, back-to-back, in theaters, in their shorter formats, I liked Tarantino’s...