Crazy. It's the final curtain call for 2009. Tons of stuff has happened this year and you'll be inundated with a bunch of different TV shows reiterating every single moment. From Barack Obama's swearing in, to Tiger Woods failing Pimp School. For my end of year review, I'm going to share with you my list of favorite films I enjoyed in the oh-nine. Take note, I haven't seen Avatar yet. I know, I know. I'll get on it. I promise. When I read other people's top 10 lists, I tend to skip over their summary of the film. So, I'll make sure to keep mine short with the hopes you'll stay interested. Plus these aren't given in any particular order.
Up - Pixar rules storytelling. Yes, I cried.
The Hangover - Funny. Funny. Funny. Makes me want to go to Vegas as well as stay far away from it.
Star Trek - I want to be J.J. Abrams when I grow up. Watched it six times in the theater and religiously a couple times a month since.
Inglorious Basterds - A WWII story only Quentin Tarantino can tell. Loved "The Jew Hunter" and Eli Roth demonstrating his baseball swing.
Taking Chance - Phenomenal film based on a true story. Felt on the verge of tears from the very beginning and yes I shed them several times through the film. Kevin Bacon was meant to wear a military uniform.
District 9 - If a group is oppressed over a period of time, what usually happens? A revolution. Thank you Peter Jackson for taking a chance on Neill Blomkamp.
Watchmen - This is what comic-based movies should look like, plus there's blue wiener.
Zombieland - Read World War Z. Play Left 4 Dead. Watch this movie!
Where the Wild Things Are - We all have our own personal memories of childhood. This film made me relive mine wonderfully. Yes, I cried.
The Hurt Locker - Kathryn Bigelow took something terribly violent and made it look beautiful. Remember there has been plenty of American blood spilled on the sands of the Middle East and still continues to spill.
I'll have to get to Avatar sometime next week. Especially since it's grossed 725 million dollars worldwide in less than 2 weeks. Love him or hate him, James Cameron is a mastermind of a filmmaker.
Happy New Year folks!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Next on The Improv Stage
Back on my old blog I wrote about the many-worlds theory. I would link back to the old blog, but it no longer exists...at least not in this universe. No worries, basically many-worlds means there are an infinite number of parallel universes that exist for us. So, where you made a left in this universe, you made a right in another and so on and so on.
I'm pretty sure in another universe I'm a pretty famous comic. I say that because I've always been fond of comedy and I've been told that I can be a funny guy at times. I even considered being a comedian when I was in high school, but I also considered being a Space Shuttle pilot, porn star, professional skateboarder and an OB/GYN. When you're in high school, the world is still your oyster until you start to pay taxes.
Well in this universe there are some really funny comics getting some airtime on Comedy Central. Here are a few I recommend you check out.
Josh Blue
Lynne Koplitz
Gabriel Iglacias
And my new favorite funny girl. Anjelah Johnson
I'm pretty sure in another universe I'm a pretty famous comic. I say that because I've always been fond of comedy and I've been told that I can be a funny guy at times. I even considered being a comedian when I was in high school, but I also considered being a Space Shuttle pilot, porn star, professional skateboarder and an OB/GYN. When you're in high school, the world is still your oyster until you start to pay taxes.
Well in this universe there are some really funny comics getting some airtime on Comedy Central. Here are a few I recommend you check out.
Josh Blue
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Lynne Koplitz
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Gabriel Iglacias
And my new favorite funny girl. Anjelah Johnson
Bad Edit? Who Cares. It's a Parody.
Woke up this morning with a link from Vadinne to a parody of Lonely Island's "I'm on a Boat". Funny stuff, plus the Asian girl in the bikini dancing is a nice bonus...even though she's lacking in the onion department.
And while reading my daily ration of other people's blogs, I caught this on The Corporate Whoracle. It's especially funny if you know any cougars personally...of course I do.
And while reading my daily ration of other people's blogs, I caught this on The Corporate Whoracle. It's especially funny if you know any cougars personally...of course I do.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
100 Billion Strong
A while back I blogged an excerpt from one of my all time favorite books, American Gods by Neil Gaiman. At the end of it I said, "I believe we're significantly insignificant." Here is what I meant:
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas!!!
Hey there folks. I certainly hope this Christmas finds all of you well, in good health and with loved ones. I've finished all my Christmas shopping (took care of the last of it early this morning) and now I'm going to just chill and wait until Santa shows up to share some Sam Adams Winter Ale with me.
We went driving around the neighborhood to see some of the lights our neighbors have done up in their yards. Some of the houses look really good. I'm not big on decorating for Christmas, probably because we go all out for Halloween. Here are a few of the illuminated cribs in my neck of the woods.
Looking forward to not only watching the kids open gifts in the morning, but also go to work on the big Christmas feast. For those of you that know me also know that I can get my burn on.
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
We went driving around the neighborhood to see some of the lights our neighbors have done up in their yards. Some of the houses look really good. I'm not big on decorating for Christmas, probably because we go all out for Halloween. Here are a few of the illuminated cribs in my neck of the woods.
Looking forward to not only watching the kids open gifts in the morning, but also go to work on the big Christmas feast. For those of you that know me also know that I can get my burn on.
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Subscribe to This Blog...Not My Blog...Yes My Blog, But This One Too
Because I said so, and I'm the boss of you. Seriously though, it is a fun blog and it always makes me laugh. The writing is superb, and you can't help but to find the truth in his, sometimes, ridiculous banter. It is only updated once in a blue moon, but each update is worth it. You've got 129 previous posts to catch up on anyway.
Stuff White People Like
Cuz white folks like a lot of stuff for many fun reasons.
Stuff White People Like
Cuz white folks like a lot of stuff for many fun reasons.
Oh Saint Nicky, Don't You See...
Just saw this and YouTube had it so I can share! And sharing is what Christmas is all about!
And then I found this!
Black Santa represent! North-side!
And then I found this!
Black Santa represent! North-side!
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