I’m not shooting Manipede! which is a bummer, because I really did like the script (which is rare). The truth of the matter is I had to give it up in preproduction to another DP who could devote more time and effort to it. In other news, I’m slowly inching towards the conclusion of One … Continue reading
is not only a damn fine breakout E.P. by TV ON THE RADIO but also a balls to the wall, smoke ’em if you got ’em monthly comic book written by Mr. David Lapham. If you are not reading it, you should be. Here’s why. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Lapham’s work let me … Continue reading
I’m just settling into a buzz, am halfway through Stanley Kubrick’s BARRY LYNDON (my 1st viewing of this; I love Kubrick and his intermissions) and thought I should try to get this Monday blog posted, even if it’s only still Monday on my coast. I’ll start by saying that when I woke up and drove … Continue reading
I’m obsessed right now with this one particular movie title. I saw it on a marquee recently and I can’t stop chuckling every time I think about it. You ready? It’s called… The Boy In The Striped Pajamas. Or, as IMDB refers to it, by its naturalized British title… The … Continue reading
My realizations on what makes a good science fiction movie and whether Star Trek will be a part of that group.
To start of this review I’m going to be perfectly honest with you; I’ve been waiting for this original graphic novel for about three years. The combination of Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets) and Lee Bermejo (Lex Luthor: Man of Steel) taking on a character such as the Joker had my interests piqued immediately, and I … Continue reading
Hey, remember that scene in The Thing where Kurt Russell has to slice the finger of each of his coworkers for a blood test in order to determine which one of them is The Thing? Remember that scene in Evil Dead 2 where Bruce Campbell has to lop off his own hand and … Continue reading
I’m one week away from my stem cell transplant, and after three days of watching my blood move through the most unbelievably convoluted machine I’ve ever seen in my life (do an image search for “stem cell apheresis machine” if you’re curious), I was in need of a pick me up. Fortunately enough I got … Continue reading
I’m sure some of you out there work retail. And so I’m sure you will understand the rant I am about to expunge. However, retail experience or not, imagine working nine (9) days in a row without a day off. In retail. So yes, I’m fucking tired. What is it about retail that brings out … Continue reading
No, I don’t work for Criterion and I benefit from this in no way. It’s just awesome and something I thought should be shared. If you hit up the Criterion Collection online store, they’re having a 40% off sale ’til November 25th. Some tremendous deals in there if you’ve been holding back on some purchases … Continue reading