I like vampires. A lot. I hear about the movie adaptation of Twilight, I’m pretty sure before I’d ever heard about the books. I am of course interested because again, I have this *ahem*, problem. I see a poster and a preview, and I become more interested, so I buy Twilight (the book) and find I can not put it down, and the same goes for the other 3 in the series-reading the books to and from work, on my lunch breaks, and in bed-averaging about a day and a half per book. Read the rest of this entry »
This site convinced me that The Dark Knight is actually an extension of Frank Oz. That explains the over-the-top Batman voice. Yoda voice could he have done if wanted to he did.
Good god “The Machinist” still freaks my shit right out.
I’m not trying to namedrop, but I’ve seen Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse “The Devil” Hughes around my neighborhood a lot lately. Last Sunday he was Midnight Creeping around The 101 Diner on Franklin. Last Tuesday I saw him texting, TEXTING I SAY! at Cahuenga and Selma on my way home from the Gym. And now I see he has invaded the Denny’s Rockstar Menu!
In a big, syrup-covered crossover, AvantTrash – Filter Magazine – Dr. Pepper – Denny’s Allnighter and Eagles of Death Metal have teamed up to bring you this Grand Slam of a contest. What lovely prize awaits our Single, Solitary Grand Prize winner? Well color me jealous because…
Ah Labor Day Weekend! Time to crazily jump from project to project around my apartment with frequent computer breaks. So what have I found this evening? Whilst lazing around the dying star of Myspace I went from a neighbor’s profile to Margaret Cho in her top friends to Murray Hill. I clicked because he looks like a corpulent version of a co-worker’s very interesting husband, Mo. And because corpulent is my favorite word for old timey fatty. And *sigh* because there is a font called Murray Hill.
It took me about 5 pictures to figure out that this portly fellow was actually a fille. (see what I did there) The tell for me was the non-receding hairline, and that wonderful mustache was just too perfect.
Take that MGMT! I Googled it and haven’t found a match yet. First! I was going to write a fake review for them to build a buzz, but decided against it, being as its so far from April Fool’s. But should your aspiring (shitty) band want to use the name then just ask (or register the domain name) and it’s yours!
British people add R’s to words that end in “A” anyway so in England “The Bakular Spectacular”(sic) will reach it’s full potential. Unfortunately Quantum Leap probably isn’t as popular there…or anywhere.
Warning: This is just a job dissatisfaction rant. You may find little to no value in this; unless you want something to help you feel better about your own situation.
Now I know that I could be doing MUCH worse in life. I make enough that I can afford an apartment in one of the better parts of Hollywood proper…but it’s not much. I’m still sitting at about $3,000 less than I should be making… in Nebraska. So that doesn’t say much for my negotiating skills when I accepted the job. But, Fuck It. At the time I was living in the worst situation in my entire life (in Burbank) and I just straight up needed the money. It was the 2nd job I applied for, so I thought it was “lucky” or “meant to be”. (I could be doing shit work at Liquid Generation and driving all the way down to Wilshire.)
Gizmodo took the words right out of my mouth, “a goddamn Bowling Ball“! On September 9th you can pick up this spare for only $24. Why so cheap? They aren’t trying to sucker you into buying the Blu-Ray which would probably run closer to $45.
My day job (that bleeds well into most evenings) is designing DVD packaging. Everytime I have a crazy idea like this the client doesn’t have the budget or its a bit too far out for the art directors/marketing at the studios. But someone at Universal must have quite the pair *ahem* because this is a fucking great package!
Quite honestly, (and Gizmodo points this out) there was a very well designed10th Anniversary Package released not long ago, sneaky. (In the business, we call that an “Amaray”) They really like to gouge the hardcore fans, don’t they?
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Denver tomorrow and according to Fox News, some protesters are trying to recreate the ‘68 Chicago DNC Riots. *cough-BULLSHIT-cough* Because people love being beaten by cops, right? And although it was obscured in the media, there actually were riots in L.A. at the DNC in 2000 which resulted in INNOCENT NON-VIOLENT protesters being shot with rubber bullets by the rednecks in the LAPD. I think these protesters should be instead planning their travel to Minneapolis for the RNC next week (I wish I could be there watching Rage Against The Machine) where they will most likely make a bigger difference. But for now, I am glad they are marching for peace in Denver and to put the pussy moderate Dems back to work for the middle class.
Some dumbass Hitler youth correspondant Griff Jenkins for Fox News was stupid enough to walk through the protest and actually try to ask for comments. What the fuck was he expecting? The crowd responded with chants of “FUCK FOX NEWS”. leaving the droning anchorslut to backpedal out of the segment and feign fear for that little bitches safety. We can only hope. Oh Sweet Nectar! I wish I could bottle up the fear and shame of that pencil-necked twat being pushed around in the crowd and pour it on my cereal.
Yes, that’s a 60 inch flat screen on their front steps. I think they’re watching some futbol, cause they’re real excited-all sorts of rowdy. I wish I could have gotten a better picture, but I didn’t want to risk getting chased with a hatchet (like some friends of ours did last weekend-for reals).
In their day jobs, Black Gold’s Eric Ronick and Than Luu can be found tickling the ivories and beating the skins for the likes of Panic at the Disco and Rachel Yamagata (no? howsbout M.Ward)…respectively. Calling Brooklyn their official home (and who on the East Coast doesn’t anymore?), the duo’s live set brings a familiar brand of key driven indie-pop in the veins of Jack’s Mannequin or even a bit of Panic! themselves; but very much without the theatrical angle. Ronick and Luu’s talent dominates their live band which is rounded out aptly with a guitarist and bassist providing background vocals. I just thought I’d tell you that they have other members playing with them and NOT a bunch of loops and backing tracks like I’d expected after seeing most 2 person acts use lately. Their recorded songs however sound a bit different live and tip more towards the electronic. Although I wouldn’t say Black Gold is a completely precious metal they do have a bit of shine (Yes I know Black Gold means oil, i just wanted to throw in a metal metaphor) and are worth a look. I go too far sometimes.
I’d never been the The Empty Bottle before, it’s pretty rad. Cheap booze, a photo booth, and a black cat chillin on the couch when I first walked in. Never underestimate the power of Christmas lights (the blinky kind!), a disco ball, and a dirty couch-it’s like the basement of every guy friend of mine! And it’s in a part of the city that is quickly becoming my new favorite neighborhood in Chicago (a nice medium between my hood and hipsterville).
Shortly after I arrived, I got a drink and found my perch for the evening. Larry (was it Larry? I think it was Larry), the street team volunteer, made his rounds and loaded me up with buttons and stickers. Woot! No phone camera pictures this time-thanks Svetla for letting me use yours whilst waiting for my birthday gift from my co-author to arrive. However, the pictures are still pretty awful-I didn’t take the time to figure out the settings. And yes, that’s my thumb in the picture. Don’t make fun.
I found this on The Dieline which is an awesome blog about packaging design (mostly foods, drinks, wine, cosmetics, small items, etc…) and it’s for “The Last Cigarette”. It was designed by Low Ink Studio in Barcelona as a packaging promo concept. I kinda want to send this to a few friends as encouragement…but I could see how it could be taken the wrong way.
Apparently Twilight is going to be released early, in the slot left by the delayed Harry Potter film. I’m sure most people don’t care, and while I’m still upset by the delay, I am excited. The original US release was to be on the 12th of December but is now November 21st.
Interestingly, Twilight’s lead character, Edward Cullen is played by Robert Pattinson, who also played Cedric Diggory in two Harry Potter films.
Random fact #2: “Twilight” was actually the working title of CBS’ recently axed vampire TV series Moonlight. I’m assuming with the movie in pre-production, they changed the title to minimize confusion.
The success of author and creator Stephenie Meyer’s teen vampire novels here in the states have been compared to that of J.K. Rowling’s success in the UK.
The delay of Harry Potter’s release is said to be due in part to the writers’ strike, and was also due to Warner Bros’ lack of a major summer blockbuster next year. The good news is that it means there will be less of a wait between the release of Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which is being released in two parts, the first being planned for November 2010.
I never would have known. He seemed so normal. Sure he was a bit flashy. Sure he fit well. But just when you thought you know your pair of shoes is straight they unzip and reveal they are really a sandal!
I absolutely HATE sandals. I want to think we’ve evolved past them. But I suppose they do have a function (if you’re a pussy). Girls, go ahead, wear them all you want, they aren’t usually sexy…at all. But go ahead. It’s a free country. But if it were MY country then men + sandals (if man =/= Jesus) = Castration or death penalty.
But I kinda dig the idea of these shoes: the Nat-2 shoe, designed by Germany’s K&T unzips from a “Chuck” style low top to “only throw up in my mouth a little” sandals. Sure the Cargo Pants/Shorts thing always sounded better than it turned out, but I think these are classy. However, metallic textiles are probably not the way to go for the sandal portion. You really want to reflect more heat inside of the shoe? Thankfully there is variety in the line and you can order a more breathable pair. The only down side left…dealing with your afternoons discarded shoe top spats.
And be careful, ze Germans at K&T could be using this shoe as a test for homosexuals and gypsies, unzip these babies and you might be “detained”.
Just as we HP nerds at AT started to drool over the teaser trailer for the November theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, it’s release has been delayed until July 17, 2009! Stupify!
I can’t even imagine that far into the future and I just bought a new dayplanner! I predict that when the movie finally comes out: Our flying solar-powered electric cars will cause Exxon-Mobil to declare bankrupcy and mysteriously end funding to Al Quieda. President Obama and Vice President Chris Dodd will be calling for sensitivity during the war crimes trials of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. And why not: Cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer’s will be cured using Angelina Jolie’s stem cells. Unfortunately Christopher Reeve will walk out of his grave and devour all of the Death Eaters in Warner Bros. marketing department.
By the time they are finally finished with The Deathly Hallows (parts 1 & 2!?!) the Hogwarts kids will be old enough to play–wait a minute…you haven’t read the books yet.
I like vampires. A lot. I hear about the movie adaptation of Twilight, I’m pretty sure before I’d ever heard about the books. I am of course interested because again, I have this *ahem*, problem. I see a poster and a preview, and I become more interested, so I buy Twilight (the book) and find I can not put it down, and the same goes for the other 3 in the series-reading the books to and from work, on my lunch breaks, and in bed-averaging about a day and a half per book.
