October 2011
2 posts
Siri and I
The iPhone 4Successor. While the Black version is an arguably better design - I had to go with White this time around.
The box in it’s tasteful and beautiful White.
The white’s and black’s from the 8MP are unbelievable, especially outside in the daylight.
In addition to the overhauled camera, the 4S is noticeably quicker than the 4. Launching apps and swiping around...
Stephen Fry speaks of Steve Jobs
With all of the inspirational pieces being written about SJ, I really thought this piece was brilliant, and perhaps even perfect.
As always there are those who reveal their asininity (as they did throughout his career) with ascriptions like “salesman”, “showman” or the giveaway blunder “triumph of style over substance”. The use of that last phrase, “style over substance” has always been, as...
Angelgate: Accurate Product Valuation
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On June 17, 1972 Frank Wills stumbled upon the unlocked doors of the Democratic National Committee’s Office. Five men were charged with attempted burglary and interception of telephone and other communications. Consequently, Richard Nixon resigned from office two years later as these acts of burglary were linked to his office and a slush fund used by the 1972...
September 2010
2 posts
Thoughts #11: Persons Unknown
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I rarely get the opportunity to sit down and enjoy television shows. So when I do I want to make sure I am spending that time watching something worthwhile. Persons Unknown comes from the writing mind of Christopher McQuarrie (Usual Suspects), and is a 13 part mini-series that can be best described in one word: Perfect.
Persons Unknown follows a group of...
June 2010
4 posts
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Thoughts #10: Exam
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Released in 2009, Exam is written and directed Stuart Hazeldine. Haven’t heard of him? That’s okay - he really hasn’t done anything ever. We shall call it his big screen debut.
Exam follows the story of eight talented candidates who have reached the final stage of selection to join the ranks of a mysterious and powerful corporation. The...
Thoughts #9: City Island
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The most remarkable stories are not marked by the journeys that were taken but rather the characters that were in them. Written and directed by Raymond De Felitta, City Island is a film of truth and family. A film of lies and love, and a film of acceptance and forgiveness.
Andy Garcia co-stars alongside Julianna Margulies as wedded Vince and Joyce Rizzo. The...
February 2010
8 posts
Thoughts #8: Swimming Pool
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Released in May of 2003, Swimming Pool is an award winning crime/mystery, French film brought to life by the directing magic of Francois Ozon.
When Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio sat down to discuss their ideas for Shutter Island - this was a film that they viewed many times. It was under this recommendation that I seeked it out.
The story follows a famous...
Thoughts #7: Shutter Island
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Let me preface my thoughts with the following: I cannot express in words or hand signals how much I loved this movie. It was brilliant in every sense of the word. It is when films like this get released that I can remind myself why I watch movies in the first place. Scorsese conducts genius yet again.
This film is a psychological thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio...
Thoughts #6: Crazy Heart
Written and directed by Scott Cooper, Crazy Heart has been a film that I have been wanting to see since it was first released.
The film follows the story of Bad Blake (played brilliantly by Jeff Bridges) as a broken-down, played-out country music singer. Blake is left with ten dollars in his pocket as he travels across the state to play in local bowling lanes, small bars, and birthday parties....
Thoughts #5: Daybreakers
Ethan hawke you can do no wrong. Ethan hawke plus vampires!?? Epic.
Daybreakers is a terrible film, which I absolutely loved! The idea behind the film is quite original in vampire regard. Quite refreshing in fact. Vampires rule the world with only a small amount of humans left in hiding. But the vampires are starving - with a quickly depleting natural blood source the vampires need to find...
Thoughts #4: All About Steve
The flight had limited viewing options, and I didn’t want to kill my iPhone battery - my explanation for watching this sub par film today.
All About Steve stars Sandra bullock (Mary) as a crazed, live at home, crossword writing femme. Mary seeks the love of a handsome, young, uninterested camera man named Steve. Despite steve’s aggressive means to tell Mary he is not ready for a relationship...
Thoughts #3: Dare
Yes, I willingly watched a film starring Emmy Rossum. Crazy, and ridiculous - I know, I know. And yes, it was a cliche’d coming of age “teenage” cult film. BUT it was getting rave reviews at Sundance, and I am always one for giving a new independent writer / director a chance. (Adam Salky as director, and writer David Brind)
Dare tells the story of three graduating teenagers...
Thoughts #2: Everybody's Fine
Everybody’s Fine is a film about a recent widower (Bobby DeNiro) who realizes that he has little to no personal connection with his 4 grown children. When none of them show up at his house for dinner, he packs his meds and heads out the door to find them across the country.
The story that ensues showcases DeNiro’s ever strong acting abilities and emotional heart. I couldn’t...
Thoughts #1: Edge of Darkness
Directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, The Legend of Zorro), Edge of Darkness is Mel Gibson’s first return to the big screen as an actor since his appearance in Signs.
Edge of Darkness is the story of Thomas Craven (Gibson), a veteran homicide detective who witnesses the brutal murder of his daughter. After a moment of grieving Craven moves to seek out answers in his...
January 2010
2 posts
August 2009
9 posts
Greek firefighters continue to battle widespread... →
Greek firefighters planned to continue to work through the night to contain dozens of wildfires, including a massive blaze outside Athens, authorities said.
Y.E. Yang Tames Tiger, Wins PGA Championship →
Y.E. Yang won his first major title at the PGA Championship on Sunday, and he took down Tiger Woods to do it.It is only the second time Woods has lost when having the lead going into the final round…
Cool Hidden Spiral Wine Cellars →
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District 9 Star: All of My Lines Are Improvised →
It is incredibly rare to see an unknown actor on the cover of Entertainment Weekly (before his movie even hits theaters), but it’s also rare to have a film with the buzz of District 9. Sharlto Copley…
Lollapalooza 2009 - Friday (Pics) →
Photo #. Photo gallery of the first day of Lollapalooza 2009 at Grant Park in Chicago, IL (August 7, 2009). Artists featured in the gallery:Depeche ModeBen
BREAKING: Facebook Acquires FriendFeed →
Huge news in the world of social media today: Facebook (Facebook) has acquired online activity aggregator FriendFeed (FriendFeed). According to the release, “all FriendFeed employees will join…
iTunes 9 rumored to have Blu-ray, social media... →
A new report suggests that the next version of Apple’s iTunes could carry support for Blu-ray discs, visual management and rearrangement capabilities for App Store software, and integration with…
2009 Travel Guide →
Experience the energy of Folklorama, the largest and longest running multicultural event of its kind in the world! From traditional home-cooked meals to electrifying nightly performances by local,…
Megan Fox Rejects Seth Rogan's Kiss [VID] →
Seth Rogan thought he’d seize probably the only opportunity he’d ever have to sneak a peck on the cheek from Megan Fox. Only she disses him. On national TV.
July 2009
20 posts
Teen Decomposes Plastic Bag in Three Months →
Plastic takes thousands of years to decompose — but 16-year-old science fair contestant Daniel Burd made it happen in just three months.
50 Percent of Doctors Use Wikipedia →
A survey in April found that 50 percent of doctors turn to Wikipedia for medical info.
Red Wine Increases Women's Sexual Desire →
Researchers concluded that levels of sexual desire were higher in women who were moderate drinkers of red wine than in their counterparts who preferred other alcoholic drinks, or were teetotal.
Final page of 'LOST' script read at Comic-Con.... →
During the packed “Lost” panel at Comic-Con, a rogue Josh Halloway forces producers to hand over last scene of the show. Except … wait ….
Awesome American Psycho Music Video →
Miles Fisher makes a nearly perfect mixture of The Talking Heads’ ‘This Must Be the Place’ and American Psycho. It’s about to become a personal favorite of mine.
Hi-Res Tron Legacy Trailer →
Check out the Hi-Res version of the Tron Legacy Trailer that was just unlocked at flynnlives.com
We Are 10 Years Away From a Functional Artifical... →
“It’s a new brain. The mammals needed it because they had to cope with parenthood, social interactions, complex cognitive functions. It was so successful an evolution from mouse to man it expanded…
30 Creative and Unique Wine Label Designs →
The design of a wine label can make or break the success of a new wine introduced to the market. Even beyond the quality of the wine itself, the label plays a primary role in the purchasing decisions…
Quake moved New Zealand closer to Australia →
A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake last week has moved the south of New Zealand closer to Australia, scientists said today.
Fantastic New Coldplay Chalk Animation Music Video →
The Shynola-directed video to ‘Strawberry Swing’ sees Chris Martin play an animated superhero in a larger than life world drawn entirely in chalk. The single will be released on Parlophone as a…
The Worst Pictures We Could Find of Megan Fox... →
We dug through the celebrity photo archives to bring you the absolute worst pictures we could find of “Transformers” goddess Megan Fox. And, surprise, surprise, they really aren’t all that bad. Curse…
Official Google Blog: Google Apps is out of beta... →
Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Google Talk are out of beta!
Cut Into Isosceles Triangles [PIC] →
I suddenly want to try out this online ordering.
iSteak →
A steak cooking application for the iPhone.
The Story Behind 'Freebird' →
Lynyrd Skynyrd released the song 35 years ago. Since then, it has been an anthem, a demand, an ode to personal independence and the lamest heckle in the history of rock.
Federer Reaches Record 7th Wimbledon Final →
Federer reaches a 20th Grand Slam final - something no man ever has done - and moves within a victory of his 15th career major title - never been done, either - by beating Tommy Haas.
Suicidal Wave Ride: This is INSANE! →
I had been out for 6 hours before I got this wave. It had been really slow all day and I hadn’t had any good ones yet. Then this mountain came roaring out from the horizon I got tingles (goose bumps)…
Ceiling Porn (SFW) →
(put your trousers back on little fella. it’s not what you think) It’s incredible how some people live their lives looking either straight ahead or down at the ground, the only ceiling they ever…
The Pirate Bay, R.I.P. →
It’s true, The Pirate Bay has agreed to being purchased by Global Gaming Factory (owner of a network of Internet cafes and gaming centers) for 60 million Swedish Krona or roughly $7.8 million….
Firefox 3.5 #1 on Twitter Trending →
Firefox has surpassed Michael Jackson to #1 on twitter trending topics!
Steve Jobs Is Back at Work →
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is back on the job after a six-month medical leave, the company said Monday.
Glastonbury 2009 (PICS) →
Over the weekend, appoximately 190,000 people made their way to Worthy Farm in western England to attend the 2009 Glastonbury Festival. Attendees came to see performances at what is billed as…
June 2009
17 posts
Dress Up Your Ties with the Matrix "Merovingian... →
The realm of dress tie knots is dominated by a handful of traditional tie knots. Check out this rather unique tie knot and be the first on your block to sport it. If you’re a very sharp-eyed fan of…