Monday, November 30, 2009
Quarantine
Interesting that they used the final shots of the film in the trailer and the movie poster.
Good movie though. Good use of the hand-held single camera to shoot the entire movie from the perspective of the camera man following Dexter's sister around as she plays the role of a reporter shadowing some firefighters. I have no idea what the actress' name is, but she plays the role of Debra Morgan in the TV show Dexter.
Good movie though. Good use of the hand-held single camera to shoot the entire movie from the perspective of the camera man following Dexter's sister around as she plays the role of a reporter shadowing some firefighters. I have no idea what the actress' name is, but she plays the role of Debra Morgan in the TV show Dexter.
Far Cry
Another Uwe Boll movie.
Just about what you'd expect. And the beauty of it being an Uwe Boll movie is that everyone has a random accent. We've got a Brit, a bunch of Germans...
Actually, this was possibly the best Uwe Boll movie that I've seen in quite some time. Not that that's actually saying much of all.
Just about what you'd expect. And the beauty of it being an Uwe Boll movie is that everyone has a random accent. We've got a Brit, a bunch of Germans...
Actually, this was possibly the best Uwe Boll movie that I've seen in quite some time. Not that that's actually saying much of all.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
2009 Rally Finland
So, they have actually mentioned Kimi, and shown him a few times. I'm hoping for an interview, but I'm guessing that's unlikely.
We'll have to settle for an interview with his co-driver. Kimi's co-driver is currently talking about the rally on the WRC coverage. And he sounds almost exactly like Kimi. Slightly more intelligible, but same sort of tone, accent, and enthusiasm. Its quite fantastic.
And we got an interview with Kimi, too! I'm happy with the coverage now.
And I'll take this opportunity to keep you up to date on Kimi's future. He's no longer racing for Ferrari in F1, now that Ferrari has bought him out of his contract for 2010, to bring enormous cockbag Fernando Alonso onto the team. Right now it looks like Kimi'll be taking a sabbatical from F1 for the 2010 season. And apparently, he has some personal sponsorship from Red Bull. Hopefully that means he'll return to F1 on the Red Bull Racing team in 2011, once Webber is no longer under contract. Ideally the team would then be Vettel and Kimi. Which would quite possibly be the awesomest F1 team in the history of time. Two extremely quick drivers who have their heads screwed on properly. And if we could some how figure out how to get Valentino Rossi involved somehow, and it would be the awesomest team in the history of motor racing. Hopefully Red Bull keeps creating such quick and pretty F1 cars... One option for Kimi is to go into the WRC for the 2010 season. We'll see what happens.
And apparently now Sebastian Vettel's showed up! Man, this is the greatest rally ever. Vettel was hanging around the Citroen garage, talking to World Champion Sebastian Loeb. Which makes some good sense, since Vettel drives for Red Bull Racing, and Red Bull seems to be one of the principle sponsors for the Citroen Rally Team.
I have come to the conclusion that rally car driving has got to be either fantastically terrifying or terrifyingly fantastic. Either or both.
And Norwegians are awesome as well. They've got awesome accents, and they're very expressive when they talk. If the Solberg brothers can be considered prototypical Norwegians. They're always enjoyable to watch whenever they show up in the coverage. Basically, it seems that Scandinavians are just plain awesome.
And Mads Ostberg just decided to randomly visit some random people that lived along the path of the rally. Or perhaps he took a wrong turn. I'm not sure.
And Kimi's rolled it. And even though it looks like he's just come out of the car, he's already wearing the red Ferrari F1 baseball cap. Which always looks slightly oversized. Although it is interesting to see the relatively large number of Ferrari red shirts and hats in the crowds watching the rally stages. I guess, if Kimi does go to the WRC, he'll have a good amount of followers. At least in Finland. And on this couch.
And now for a picture of Kimi and his hat. Plus bonus Sebastian Vettel! And extra bonus: Strange face by Kimi!
We'll have to settle for an interview with his co-driver. Kimi's co-driver is currently talking about the rally on the WRC coverage. And he sounds almost exactly like Kimi. Slightly more intelligible, but same sort of tone, accent, and enthusiasm. Its quite fantastic.
And we got an interview with Kimi, too! I'm happy with the coverage now.
And I'll take this opportunity to keep you up to date on Kimi's future. He's no longer racing for Ferrari in F1, now that Ferrari has bought him out of his contract for 2010, to bring enormous cockbag Fernando Alonso onto the team. Right now it looks like Kimi'll be taking a sabbatical from F1 for the 2010 season. And apparently, he has some personal sponsorship from Red Bull. Hopefully that means he'll return to F1 on the Red Bull Racing team in 2011, once Webber is no longer under contract. Ideally the team would then be Vettel and Kimi. Which would quite possibly be the awesomest F1 team in the history of time. Two extremely quick drivers who have their heads screwed on properly. And if we could some how figure out how to get Valentino Rossi involved somehow, and it would be the awesomest team in the history of motor racing. Hopefully Red Bull keeps creating such quick and pretty F1 cars... One option for Kimi is to go into the WRC for the 2010 season. We'll see what happens.
And apparently now Sebastian Vettel's showed up! Man, this is the greatest rally ever. Vettel was hanging around the Citroen garage, talking to World Champion Sebastian Loeb. Which makes some good sense, since Vettel drives for Red Bull Racing, and Red Bull seems to be one of the principle sponsors for the Citroen Rally Team.
I have come to the conclusion that rally car driving has got to be either fantastically terrifying or terrifyingly fantastic. Either or both.
And Norwegians are awesome as well. They've got awesome accents, and they're very expressive when they talk. If the Solberg brothers can be considered prototypical Norwegians. They're always enjoyable to watch whenever they show up in the coverage. Basically, it seems that Scandinavians are just plain awesome.
And Mads Ostberg just decided to randomly visit some random people that lived along the path of the rally. Or perhaps he took a wrong turn. I'm not sure.
And Kimi's rolled it. And even though it looks like he's just come out of the car, he's already wearing the red Ferrari F1 baseball cap. Which always looks slightly oversized. Although it is interesting to see the relatively large number of Ferrari red shirts and hats in the crowds watching the rally stages. I guess, if Kimi does go to the WRC, he'll have a good amount of followers. At least in Finland. And on this couch.
And now for a picture of Kimi and his hat. Plus bonus Sebastian Vettel! And extra bonus: Strange face by Kimi!
Aamco Commercial Soundtrack
Interesting use of Jessica by The Allman Brothers Band in the background of the commercial. You might recognize the music (probably not the name, as I, myself, had too look it up) as the musical theme for the ever so fantastic Top Gear.
Wolvesbayne
Jeremy London, Mark Dacascos (2009) A real-estate developer is bitten by a werewolf and is subsequently drawn into a war between vampire factions.
Syfy Sunday movie from 10/18. Probably should get back to reviewing the Syfy original movies. We'll see how long this newfound motivation lasts. Probably has something to do with the fact that I just got back from a rather nice ride on the bike.
The main character just did an internet search for the term "Werewolve".
Also, it doesn't really seem that this is just a war between vampire factions. There seem to be werewolves involved as well. If the previous paragraph didn't make that point already. And the title of the movie.
And one of the vampire factions seems to speak German amongst themselves. Or perhaps "themselve" to keep with the ridiculous theme of this movie. And its not always translated properly in the subtitles. Or at least translated completely.
Female character takes her top of 56 minutes in. Which is horribly depressing, as it means that this movie is less than half over.
And this movie seems to have invented the world's first select-fire Beretta 92. The 93s are select-fire, but not the 92s. And they look significantly different. (Its been a while since I made some random comment about firearms)
Mahna manNA! (Doot doot doo doo doo)
I kinda wish I had some idea what was going on. But I actually don't because then I'd probably just be depressed about how terrible this movie actually is.
And once again, a retrovirus is to blame for whatever abnormality is featured in the movie of the week. In this case, it seems to be the cause of the vampirism. Or werewolve-ism. Or something. But its definitely a retrovirus that caused it.
And apparently these guys never heard the whole "Never bring a knife to a gunfight" thing. Because they're now sword fighting. After a pretty prodigiously long gunfight.
I really want this movie to end, so I can watch the coverage of the Rally Finland. Hopefully they make some mention of Kimi Räikkönen. ALthough, for some reason, I keep wanting to spell it with only 1 K and 2 Ns. Well, actually 3 Ns, but with 2 of them in a row, and one at then end of his name.
OK, I have quite literally no idea what just happened. But its over now. And I don't care.
Syfy Sunday movie from 10/18. Probably should get back to reviewing the Syfy original movies. We'll see how long this newfound motivation lasts. Probably has something to do with the fact that I just got back from a rather nice ride on the bike.
The main character just did an internet search for the term "Werewolve".
Also, it doesn't really seem that this is just a war between vampire factions. There seem to be werewolves involved as well. If the previous paragraph didn't make that point already. And the title of the movie.
And one of the vampire factions seems to speak German amongst themselves. Or perhaps "themselve" to keep with the ridiculous theme of this movie. And its not always translated properly in the subtitles. Or at least translated completely.
Female character takes her top of 56 minutes in. Which is horribly depressing, as it means that this movie is less than half over.
And this movie seems to have invented the world's first select-fire Beretta 92. The 93s are select-fire, but not the 92s. And they look significantly different. (Its been a while since I made some random comment about firearms)
Mahna manNA! (Doot doot doo doo doo)
I kinda wish I had some idea what was going on. But I actually don't because then I'd probably just be depressed about how terrible this movie actually is.
And once again, a retrovirus is to blame for whatever abnormality is featured in the movie of the week. In this case, it seems to be the cause of the vampirism. Or werewolve-ism. Or something. But its definitely a retrovirus that caused it.
And apparently these guys never heard the whole "Never bring a knife to a gunfight" thing. Because they're now sword fighting. After a pretty prodigiously long gunfight.
I really want this movie to end, so I can watch the coverage of the Rally Finland. Hopefully they make some mention of Kimi Räikkönen. ALthough, for some reason, I keep wanting to spell it with only 1 K and 2 Ns. Well, actually 3 Ns, but with 2 of them in a row, and one at then end of his name.
OK, I have quite literally no idea what just happened. But its over now. And I don't care.
Horse Boarding
Was out on the bike today, and saw a sign advertising "Horse Boarding". I was wondering if that was what President Bush had planned before the SCPA complained, and he had to settle for Water Boarding.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Jekyll
A modern sequel-ish thing to the Jekyll and Hyde story, put on by the BBC.
Rather good. I think I'm watching episode 4 right now. Of 6. I guess that's the thing with British TV shows. The seasons are much shorter than we're used to in the U.S.
And apparently the pronunciation of Jekyll in Britain is "Jeek-ill". I'd always gone for the "Jeck-ill" pronunciation. Or apparently, that they actually pronounce it "Jeck-ill". They just used Dr. Jeek-ill as an artifact of this particular story.
Also, James Nesbitt does have a pretty damn awesome/creepy Evil Grin.
OK. I'm amending my review. From "Rather" to "Quite". Not in "Very" territory yet, but I'm imagining that episode 6 will get us there. But, that'll have to wait until tomorrow. As its bed time now.
Rather good. I think I'm watching episode 4 right now. Of 6. I guess that's the thing with British TV shows. The seasons are much shorter than we're used to in the U.S.
And apparently the pronunciation of Jekyll in Britain is "Jeek-ill". I'd always gone for the "Jeck-ill" pronunciation. Or apparently, that they actually pronounce it "Jeck-ill". They just used Dr. Jeek-ill as an artifact of this particular story.
Also, James Nesbitt does have a pretty damn awesome/creepy Evil Grin.
OK. I'm amending my review. From "Rather" to "Quite". Not in "Very" territory yet, but I'm imagining that episode 6 will get us there. But, that'll have to wait until tomorrow. As its bed time now.
Ice Cream Van
Apparently, the British word for "Ice Cream Truck" is "Ice Cream Van". That just makes it seem so much sketchier.
Bobsled (More Of Winter Sports In General)
Its a terrible shame that the Swiss winter sports no longer use the Swiss Cheese color scheme that they used a few Olympics ago (probably over 10 years, but whatever). It was definitely a unique look.
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Jamie Lee Curtis, Adam Arkin (1998) In hiding for two decades, a traumatized woman learns her murderous brother has returned for her.
Finally getting around to clearing this off the DVR.
I must say that it amuses me greatly that the famous mask worn by the villain Michael Myers is simply a William Shatner mask painted white.
Finally getting around to clearing this off the DVR.
I must say that it amuses me greatly that the famous mask worn by the villain Michael Myers is simply a William Shatner mask painted white.
Curses
Right before I went to bed last night, I had a ridiculous idea that I was gonna post. But instead of posting it, I went to bed, figuring I could post it in the morning.
But, now its morning, and I've forgotten the idea completely. I'll keep you updated if I remember it.
But, now its morning, and I've forgotten the idea completely. I'll keep you updated if I remember it.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Clementine
I just ate a clementine. All the segments were awesome. Except for the last one. Which was bitter. Of course, it would be the last one...
Metropolis
Sorry Fritz Lang. I tried. I really did. But I'm just not in the mood for a silent film today.
Beavers: IMAX
You know what's hilarious: Watching a bear chase a beaver.
Followed closely by watching a bear climb a tree.
Followed closely by the tree that the bear is in being cut down by beavers.
That was kinda ridiculous. And hilarious...
Followed closely by watching a bear climb a tree.
Followed closely by the tree that the bear is in being cut down by beavers.
That was kinda ridiculous. And hilarious...
Gigantour
Big tour/festival thing that Dream Theater and Megadeth did a few years back.
Sadly, I'm not a fan of all the bands they chose.
Megadeth is pretty good.
Dream Theater is fantastic.
And now for the guests:
Symphony X is fantastic. In fact, I think that Russell Allen has quite possibly one of the best voices in heavy metal today.
Life of Agony: Not terrible. That's all I'm gonna say. I don't hate them. Well, actually, now that's it.
The rest, not so much
Also, if you wear really long shorts, and you sag them quite significantly, you end up looking like you're wearing Manpris. Take note of that fact, Fear Factory.
So, basically, I need to see Symphony X and Dream Theater in concert. They're both fantastic. Did I mention that yet?
Sadly, I'm not a fan of all the bands they chose.
Megadeth is pretty good.
Dream Theater is fantastic.
And now for the guests:
Symphony X is fantastic. In fact, I think that Russell Allen has quite possibly one of the best voices in heavy metal today.
Life of Agony: Not terrible. That's all I'm gonna say. I don't hate them. Well, actually, now that's it.
The rest, not so much
Also, if you wear really long shorts, and you sag them quite significantly, you end up looking like you're wearing Manpris. Take note of that fact, Fear Factory.
So, basically, I need to see Symphony X and Dream Theater in concert. They're both fantastic. Did I mention that yet?
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Assault on Precinct 13
This taut action flick from writer-director John Carpenter pits an understaffed police station against a bloodthirsty gang's angry horde gathering outside the precinct's walls.
Not sure I'd ever use the word "taut" to describe a movie. Just seems kinda wrong...
Also, take note that this is the original one, not the remake with Laurence Fishburne and Ethan Hawke.
Very John Carpenter-esque main theme. Heavy on the bass and synthesizers.
Apparently if you randomly shoot from a long distance into a police station, each shot will hit a different pile of papers, causing them to fly through the air.
And apparently, if you're a criminal who's killed a bunch of people, you can rapid fire a pump action shotgun. Or perhaps get multiple shots from each shell. Not really sure which, but it does seem to be a pretty useful skill. I guess that's one positive thing for the whole "being on death row" sorta deal...
Not sure I'd ever use the word "taut" to describe a movie. Just seems kinda wrong...
Also, take note that this is the original one, not the remake with Laurence Fishburne and Ethan Hawke.
Very John Carpenter-esque main theme. Heavy on the bass and synthesizers.
Apparently if you randomly shoot from a long distance into a police station, each shot will hit a different pile of papers, causing them to fly through the air.
And apparently, if you're a criminal who's killed a bunch of people, you can rapid fire a pump action shotgun. Or perhaps get multiple shots from each shell. Not really sure which, but it does seem to be a pretty useful skill. I guess that's one positive thing for the whole "being on death row" sorta deal...
Redline
Redline - Fast cars and beautiful women are the order of the day in this auto racing thriller about an aspiring rock star and car fanatic who finds herself caught up in illegal drag races organized by a bunch of bored billionaires.
Its like The Fast and the Furious, in that its got a bunch of fast cars, and a lot of characters that you really dislike.
However, this one has the benefit of actually nice cars. Lambos, Ferraris, and stuff, rather than ridiculous Civics and stuff.
So far, we've seen 2 Shelby Cobras. One blue one with white racing stripes (my dream car), in a race, getting scratched up in a race against a Corvette and a Ford GT. And a silver one later, wich thankfully doesn't get damaged.
And apparently this movie is one of the reasons for the global economic meltdown.
And I'm trying to figure out whether the Ferrari Enzo is attractive or not. Seems a bit... forward... feels like it should have a spoiler on the back or something. The back just seems sort of empty. But not a spoiler like the FXX. I think that just looks terrible.
Also, I'm not a particular fan of the Porsche Carrera GT. It looks like a blend of the front of a 911, with weirdness at the back.
But it seems that pretty much anything by Lamborghini is pretty darn attractive. In this case, the Diablo and the Murcielago.
Also, for some reason, due to the excessive speed, the rear spoiler failed on the Diablo. Which then caused the front of the car to lift off and caused the car to flip. Pretty sure that losing the rear spoiler would cause the rear of the car to come unglued, not the front. There's probably a moral to this. Don't use Nitrous in a Lambo. Nitrous is for lamers who drive riced-out Civics and shit. Not for Lambos. And now you've gone and ruined a perfectly awesome Lamborghini Diablo. Which you could have given to me instead. And while you're at it, send me the Murcielago, and the Enzo. You can keep the SLR, unless you're really looking to give it to me... Not a particular fan of it. Oh, yeah. Give me the 2 Cobras as well.
Also, I can't really complain about the female lead character's wardrobe choices... She seems to have a thing for relatively low cut tops.
And I have to say, I'm not a terribly big fan of Maseratis. Just a bit too plain. I think that's why I like Lambos. They're just so over-the-top with their cars, that they look like horribly expense, hyper-fast supercars. And that's why you gotta get them in yellow, orange, or neon green.
Also, I'm pretty sure that Northeast and Northwest are about 90 degrees apart from each other. Not 30 or so, as this movie's fancy binoculars would have you believe.
In other news, the Saleen S7 looks a whole not better in silver than it does in orange. Which I guess is contrary to what I just said 2 paragraphs above.
And the editor of this movie has no sense of consistency. In one shot, one car'll be miles ahead, and in the next it'll be behind everyone else.
And I've come to a conclusion. After seeing the Enzo in motion in this completely ridiculous movie, I have to say, it is an attractive car after all...
Its like The Fast and the Furious, in that its got a bunch of fast cars, and a lot of characters that you really dislike.
However, this one has the benefit of actually nice cars. Lambos, Ferraris, and stuff, rather than ridiculous Civics and stuff.
So far, we've seen 2 Shelby Cobras. One blue one with white racing stripes (my dream car), in a race, getting scratched up in a race against a Corvette and a Ford GT. And a silver one later, wich thankfully doesn't get damaged.
And apparently this movie is one of the reasons for the global economic meltdown.
And I'm trying to figure out whether the Ferrari Enzo is attractive or not. Seems a bit... forward... feels like it should have a spoiler on the back or something. The back just seems sort of empty. But not a spoiler like the FXX. I think that just looks terrible.
Also, I'm not a particular fan of the Porsche Carrera GT. It looks like a blend of the front of a 911, with weirdness at the back.
But it seems that pretty much anything by Lamborghini is pretty darn attractive. In this case, the Diablo and the Murcielago.
Also, for some reason, due to the excessive speed, the rear spoiler failed on the Diablo. Which then caused the front of the car to lift off and caused the car to flip. Pretty sure that losing the rear spoiler would cause the rear of the car to come unglued, not the front. There's probably a moral to this. Don't use Nitrous in a Lambo. Nitrous is for lamers who drive riced-out Civics and shit. Not for Lambos. And now you've gone and ruined a perfectly awesome Lamborghini Diablo. Which you could have given to me instead. And while you're at it, send me the Murcielago, and the Enzo. You can keep the SLR, unless you're really looking to give it to me... Not a particular fan of it. Oh, yeah. Give me the 2 Cobras as well.
Also, I can't really complain about the female lead character's wardrobe choices... She seems to have a thing for relatively low cut tops.
And I have to say, I'm not a terribly big fan of Maseratis. Just a bit too plain. I think that's why I like Lambos. They're just so over-the-top with their cars, that they look like horribly expense, hyper-fast supercars. And that's why you gotta get them in yellow, orange, or neon green.
Also, I'm pretty sure that Northeast and Northwest are about 90 degrees apart from each other. Not 30 or so, as this movie's fancy binoculars would have you believe.
In other news, the Saleen S7 looks a whole not better in silver than it does in orange. Which I guess is contrary to what I just said 2 paragraphs above.
And the editor of this movie has no sense of consistency. In one shot, one car'll be miles ahead, and in the next it'll be behind everyone else.
And I've come to a conclusion. After seeing the Enzo in motion in this completely ridiculous movie, I have to say, it is an attractive car after all...
Mystery Science Theater 3000
How is it possible that I've not actually ever seen this before today?
Highly recommended. Its like reading this blog, only actually funny. And I don't have to type as much...
Highly recommended. Its like reading this blog, only actually funny. And I don't have to type as much...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Finland!
Virpi Kuitunen (Cross Country Skiing)
Kimi Räikkönen (F1)
Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC)
Mika Häkkinen (ex-F1)
Mikko Hirvonen (WRC)
Heikki Kovalainen (F1)
Emppu Vuorinen (the band Nightwish)
Finns do have the awesomest names. FYI.
And further proof, Kimi was born in a town called Espoo. Don't you wish you were born in Espoo?
And another guy born in Espoo (apparently he's a figure skater, but I'd never heard of him before, but he does have a sweet name) is Oula Jääskeläinen. I don't even know how to pronounce that. But still. He's got two "ä"s in his name. In a row. Perhaps if Kaaawa was in Finland, rather than Hawaii, it might have 3, but we'll just have to stick with 2 in a row.
Kimi Räikkönen (F1)
Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC)
Mika Häkkinen (ex-F1)
Mikko Hirvonen (WRC)
Heikki Kovalainen (F1)
Emppu Vuorinen (the band Nightwish)
Finns do have the awesomest names. FYI.
And further proof, Kimi was born in a town called Espoo. Don't you wish you were born in Espoo?
And another guy born in Espoo (apparently he's a figure skater, but I'd never heard of him before, but he does have a sweet name) is Oula Jääskeläinen. I don't even know how to pronounce that. But still. He's got two "ä"s in his name. In a row. Perhaps if Kaaawa was in Finland, rather than Hawaii, it might have 3, but we'll just have to stick with 2 in a row.
Mike Slocumb
He's a lawyer who's got William Shatner doing his commercials. So, I know who I'm going to if I ever get into legal trouble.
That's right. William Shatner.
That's right. William Shatner.
Bobsled Channel!
Oh, how I've missed you Bobsled Channel.
Nice to have you back playing winter sports. Rather than random other crap that I don't care about. Not that I care too much about winter sports, but they're fun to watch. And by watch, I mean, have on in the background as I do other stuff...
Nice to have you back playing winter sports. Rather than random other crap that I don't care about. Not that I care too much about winter sports, but they're fun to watch. And by watch, I mean, have on in the background as I do other stuff...
Doubles Luge
Seriously? Who invented this sport? It has got to be one of the strangest sports ever.
Also, how much would it suck to be the second guy... You just ride down the hill staring at the back of another guy's head. And I'm guessing you don't do a lot of steering, due to the whole "not being able to see" issue.
Also, how much would it suck to be the second guy... You just ride down the hill staring at the back of another guy's head. And I'm guessing you don't do a lot of steering, due to the whole "not being able to see" issue.
Dear Red Bull:
Why? I really must know.
But, I have to say, your choice in aircaft is pretty impressive. An F-4U. A P-38. Those are sweet airplanes. Probably 2 of the most awesome WWII era aircraft...
But, I have to say, your choice in aircaft is pretty impressive. An F-4U. A P-38. Those are sweet airplanes. Probably 2 of the most awesome WWII era aircraft...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Fencing
Not the best of sports on TV. Everything happens so dang quickly, and you really can't tell what actually happened. Until the announcer tell you.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
MLS Cup '09
David Beckham, get a dang haircut. Although it does make you very easy to spot on the field.
Probably a good thing for the L.A. Galaxy that they've got to the MLS finals. What with the whole David Beckham thing and all.
Galaxy scored first. Really nice set-up from Beckham, to some guy, to some other guy who ended up scoring pretty nicely.
Real Salt Lake scored next. A lot scrappier of a goal. Good awareness of the guy who scored though. A lot of pinballing action bouncing off a whole bunch of different folks.
And Beckerman just fouled Beckham. And they both have ridiculous haircuts.
Why must you go to overtime? I want to go to bed...
And the Real Salt Lake goalie just dove into his own net quite spectacularly, and broke the mounting system for the net.
And LA's backup goalie seems to be doing quite a good job. Their original goalie hurt his wrist or something, and apparently became the first goalie to get subbed out in the MLS final. And he's got a beard, so I've got to root for him.
And now we're in to penalty kicks.
First 2 guys for each team all scored. Next guy for each team all got blocked. LA guy sails it over the net, and the Real Salt Lake guy scored. Then the LA guy scored, and the Real guy didn't. So, now its down to sudden death.
Both guys scored. LA guy gets blocked. And the Real Salt Lake guy scored. And they win.
And now I'm going to bed.
Probably a good thing for the L.A. Galaxy that they've got to the MLS finals. What with the whole David Beckham thing and all.
Galaxy scored first. Really nice set-up from Beckham, to some guy, to some other guy who ended up scoring pretty nicely.
Real Salt Lake scored next. A lot scrappier of a goal. Good awareness of the guy who scored though. A lot of pinballing action bouncing off a whole bunch of different folks.
And Beckerman just fouled Beckham. And they both have ridiculous haircuts.
Why must you go to overtime? I want to go to bed...
And the Real Salt Lake goalie just dove into his own net quite spectacularly, and broke the mounting system for the net.
And LA's backup goalie seems to be doing quite a good job. Their original goalie hurt his wrist or something, and apparently became the first goalie to get subbed out in the MLS final. And he's got a beard, so I've got to root for him.
And now we're in to penalty kicks.
First 2 guys for each team all scored. Next guy for each team all got blocked. LA guy sails it over the net, and the Real Salt Lake guy scored. Then the LA guy scored, and the Real guy didn't. So, now its down to sudden death.
Both guys scored. LA guy gets blocked. And the Real Salt Lake guy scored. And they win.
And now I'm going to bed.
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
Jason Statham, John Rhys-Davies (2007) As war looms in an idyllic kingdom, a man sets out to rescue his kidnapped wife and avenge their murdered son. Based on the video game "Dungeon Siege."
Syfy Saturday moving from 11/21.
Directed by the ever popular, and ever amazing Uwe Boll. He who is quite possibly the greatest director ever....
Wait...
Looks like this one's gonna be about Jason Statham and Ron Perlman beating the piss out of some ugly dudes.
And it appears that Ray Liotta the evil sorcerer seems to have broken the cardinal rule of Jason Statham movies: Don't fuck with Jason Statham's family. Or random chicks he finds in the trunk of his car. Although, for this movie, its a bit of the former, and not too much of the latter...
And John Rhys-Davies seems to be playing the role of Sorcerer Foreshadowing. And just to let you know who's playing other roles, Burt Reynolds is playing the role of King. Who I am naming "King". I think that "King King" has a certain ring to it.
Also, ArchMagus Foreshadowing's daughter is a whole lot more attractive than ArchMagus Foreshadowing himself.
However, even with the realtively famous people making up the cast of this movie, I've seen better acting from the piece of chicken that was in the soup I had for dinner.
And even though Jason Statham's character's name is Farmer, I'm going to call him "Angry" from now on. Because in this movie, he is playing the generic Jason Statham role, which, if summed up in one word, would be named "Angry".
Also, Kristanna Lokken is significantly more attractive without dreadlocks.
Apparently, the extent of this movie review will consist of me commenting on the relative attractiveness of its female characters.
It appears that Ray Liotta has harnessed the power of the pimp coat to poison King King. Its a darn shame, because I was looking forward to referring to King King incessantly. And to show how off of my game I currently am, it only now just struck me that I should have instead named Burt Reynolds' character Kong.
Also, in completely other news, John Rhys-Davies isn't using a prosthetic for his missing fingertip. Also, I was under the impression that he lost his fingertip in a more badass way, and not actually in the process of changing a van motor... I know he used a prosthetic for the fingertip in his role as Gimli, but I'm not sure about any of his other movies... I'll have to keep a look out for that...
Oh, good! King King/Kong is not in fact dead! That means the ridiculosity can continue! Not dead, but dying. I guess I'll have to capitalize while I have the opportunity.
If you're wondering what a bunch of computer generated soldiers standing in front of a computer generated castle, you should totally watch this movie.
In case you were wondering, it seems that Jason Statham is Burt Reynolds' son. Or maybe Angry is King King/Kong's son. Something like that.
And for some reason, the battle strategy is to send the cavalry right behind the infantry charge. Seems like a ridiculous plan. You'd think that you'd want the cavalry out front, so that they could crash through the front lines of the enemy, and then the infantry could come in behind them, and engage them when they're recovering from the whole "being run over by horses" thing.
In other news, I have finally decided a name for the General-guy. I was originally thinking "Token", because he seems to be one of the only black guys in this movie. But, instead, he shall henceforth be known as Lewis Hamilton. Due to his remarkable resemblance to the 2008 Formula 1 World Champion.
And I'm pretty sure that Angry has decapitated the ugly guy that Ray Liotta is magically controlling 4 or more times... Or at least 4 times that I've counted. And Ron Perlman may have just face-stabbed another... Probably a good thing that Ray Liotta has a seemingly endless pile of schlubs to call upon.
And thus dies King King/Kong. He got arrowed by his nephew. And with his passing, the new king, is none other than King Angry. I wonder if he will be less angry now that he's king. And although he's now king, it seems no one's willing to pony up and let him borrow some armor...
Also, the bad guys are launching some of their own into battle via catapult. Which might make some comical sense if they were just launching into a bunch of the enemy, knocking them down, and then chopping them to bits. But they're actually hitting some of their own guys in the middle of combat. That can't be a good thing, because its taking your own soldiers out of battle...
And just FYI, not more female lead characters have shown up, so I can't really comment on their relative levels of attractiveness.
And now King Angry seems to have decapitated Ray Liotta for real this time, which in turn decapitated all of his schlubs. But I'm not gonna count those, because Angry didn't actually do it himself...
Remarkably not that bad. Granted, it was a terrible film, but it was still sorta fun. If you're expecting high cinema, and acting, and that sort of stuff, don't watch it. But if you're expecting Jason Statham being angry and breaking things, it might be a decent one to watch... Any of his other stuff would probably be better, but this one wasn't downright awful...
Syfy Saturday moving from 11/21.
Directed by the ever popular, and ever amazing Uwe Boll. He who is quite possibly the greatest director ever....
Wait...
Looks like this one's gonna be about Jason Statham and Ron Perlman beating the piss out of some ugly dudes.
And it appears that Ray Liotta the evil sorcerer seems to have broken the cardinal rule of Jason Statham movies: Don't fuck with Jason Statham's family. Or random chicks he finds in the trunk of his car. Although, for this movie, its a bit of the former, and not too much of the latter...
And John Rhys-Davies seems to be playing the role of Sorcerer Foreshadowing. And just to let you know who's playing other roles, Burt Reynolds is playing the role of King. Who I am naming "King". I think that "King King" has a certain ring to it.
Also, ArchMagus Foreshadowing's daughter is a whole lot more attractive than ArchMagus Foreshadowing himself.
However, even with the realtively famous people making up the cast of this movie, I've seen better acting from the piece of chicken that was in the soup I had for dinner.
And even though Jason Statham's character's name is Farmer, I'm going to call him "Angry" from now on. Because in this movie, he is playing the generic Jason Statham role, which, if summed up in one word, would be named "Angry".
Also, Kristanna Lokken is significantly more attractive without dreadlocks.
Apparently, the extent of this movie review will consist of me commenting on the relative attractiveness of its female characters.
It appears that Ray Liotta has harnessed the power of the pimp coat to poison King King. Its a darn shame, because I was looking forward to referring to King King incessantly. And to show how off of my game I currently am, it only now just struck me that I should have instead named Burt Reynolds' character Kong.
Also, in completely other news, John Rhys-Davies isn't using a prosthetic for his missing fingertip. Also, I was under the impression that he lost his fingertip in a more badass way, and not actually in the process of changing a van motor... I know he used a prosthetic for the fingertip in his role as Gimli, but I'm not sure about any of his other movies... I'll have to keep a look out for that...
Oh, good! King King/Kong is not in fact dead! That means the ridiculosity can continue! Not dead, but dying. I guess I'll have to capitalize while I have the opportunity.
If you're wondering what a bunch of computer generated soldiers standing in front of a computer generated castle, you should totally watch this movie.
In case you were wondering, it seems that Jason Statham is Burt Reynolds' son. Or maybe Angry is King King/Kong's son. Something like that.
And for some reason, the battle strategy is to send the cavalry right behind the infantry charge. Seems like a ridiculous plan. You'd think that you'd want the cavalry out front, so that they could crash through the front lines of the enemy, and then the infantry could come in behind them, and engage them when they're recovering from the whole "being run over by horses" thing.
In other news, I have finally decided a name for the General-guy. I was originally thinking "Token", because he seems to be one of the only black guys in this movie. But, instead, he shall henceforth be known as Lewis Hamilton. Due to his remarkable resemblance to the 2008 Formula 1 World Champion.
And I'm pretty sure that Angry has decapitated the ugly guy that Ray Liotta is magically controlling 4 or more times... Or at least 4 times that I've counted. And Ron Perlman may have just face-stabbed another... Probably a good thing that Ray Liotta has a seemingly endless pile of schlubs to call upon.
And thus dies King King/Kong. He got arrowed by his nephew. And with his passing, the new king, is none other than King Angry. I wonder if he will be less angry now that he's king. And although he's now king, it seems no one's willing to pony up and let him borrow some armor...
Also, the bad guys are launching some of their own into battle via catapult. Which might make some comical sense if they were just launching into a bunch of the enemy, knocking them down, and then chopping them to bits. But they're actually hitting some of their own guys in the middle of combat. That can't be a good thing, because its taking your own soldiers out of battle...
And just FYI, not more female lead characters have shown up, so I can't really comment on their relative levels of attractiveness.
And now King Angry seems to have decapitated Ray Liotta for real this time, which in turn decapitated all of his schlubs. But I'm not gonna count those, because Angry didn't actually do it himself...
Remarkably not that bad. Granted, it was a terrible film, but it was still sorta fun. If you're expecting high cinema, and acting, and that sort of stuff, don't watch it. But if you're expecting Jason Statham being angry and breaking things, it might be a decent one to watch... Any of his other stuff would probably be better, but this one wasn't downright awful...
The Prisoner, Part 2
The second part of The Prisoner wasn't particularly good. Seemed to suffer from the Lost illness of just heaping on a lot of confusion and stuff, and not actually explaining anything... We'll see how the last part turns out when I get motivated to watch it.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Lockjaw: Rise of the Kulev Serpent
DMX, Wes Brown (2008) A veteran soldier must kill a monstrous serpent that has a taste for human blood.
Seemingly could be subtitled: Douchebags Get Eaten By A Snake. And Dan Cheers It On.
Female douchebag takes her top of 28 minutes in. FYI. And then she's back in only her underwear at some later point. Didn't bother to figure out when, though...
And then for some reason, the snake disappeared. I really don't understand why. It got hit by a rocket, and then disappeared into sparkles. Not a pile of guts as you might expect, but sparkles...
Well, I'm glad that was only an hour and a half, with commercials... Although, they could have probably used that extra 30 minutes to actually make some sense. But, honestly, who cares....
Seemingly could be subtitled: Douchebags Get Eaten By A Snake. And Dan Cheers It On.
Female douchebag takes her top of 28 minutes in. FYI. And then she's back in only her underwear at some later point. Didn't bother to figure out when, though...
And then for some reason, the snake disappeared. I really don't understand why. It got hit by a rocket, and then disappeared into sparkles. Not a pile of guts as you might expect, but sparkles...
Well, I'm glad that was only an hour and a half, with commercials... Although, they could have probably used that extra 30 minutes to actually make some sense. But, honestly, who cares....
Today's Word Of The Day
Dangit.
And that'd be the word of the day, because I've already forgot what the original one I though of was...
And that'd be the word of the day, because I've already forgot what the original one I though of was...
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Today's Word Of The Day
I came up with a Word of the Day on the way home from work. But unfortunately, I've forgotten it already. So, I'll stick with my old standby:
Monkeys.
Monkeys.
The Prisoner
Jim Caviezel, Ian McKellen "Arrival; Harmony." A man awakes in an isolated town called The Village; Two attempts to assimilate Six; Six meets his brother and tries to escape; Two confronts his son about his growing sense of rebellion.
We want information. Information. Information.
Who are you?
The new Number Two.
Who is Number One?
You are number Six.
I am not a number! I am a free man!
Hahahahahaha!
*Drum Intro*
etc.
Perhaps that last bit might make a bit more sense if you realize that its the intro to an Iron Maiden song titled "The Prisoner" (see, it makes sense) that basically told the story of the original series from the 60s.
Aside from listening to the song, I have had no interaction with The Prisoner thus far. I'm guessing it might have something to do with the fact that my freshman roommate in college had the series on DVD. I wasn't a particular fan of my freshman roomate, and thus I think that I subconsciously have some aversion due to that fact. But enough of my subconscious business...
Also, Hawkins from Jericho. Again without his natural British accent. I'm intrigued. Especially because this show will have Ian McKellen showing up at some point soon, and I'm pretty sure he's going to have whatever accent he normally has.
Interesting montage of Number 6 runs away from The Village while Ian McKellen eats cake.
Magneto: "Have you had sex with your mother, 70"
Random Dude: "No, never."
Gandalf: "Well, don't."
Very strange conversation...
And now its 1/3 over.
We want information. Information. Information.
Who are you?
The new Number Two.
Who is Number One?
You are number Six.
I am not a number! I am a free man!
Hahahahahaha!
*Drum Intro*
etc.
Perhaps that last bit might make a bit more sense if you realize that its the intro to an Iron Maiden song titled "The Prisoner" (see, it makes sense) that basically told the story of the original series from the 60s.
Aside from listening to the song, I have had no interaction with The Prisoner thus far. I'm guessing it might have something to do with the fact that my freshman roommate in college had the series on DVD. I wasn't a particular fan of my freshman roomate, and thus I think that I subconsciously have some aversion due to that fact. But enough of my subconscious business...
Also, Hawkins from Jericho. Again without his natural British accent. I'm intrigued. Especially because this show will have Ian McKellen showing up at some point soon, and I'm pretty sure he's going to have whatever accent he normally has.
Interesting montage of Number 6 runs away from The Village while Ian McKellen eats cake.
Magneto: "Have you had sex with your mother, 70"
Random Dude: "No, never."
Gandalf: "Well, don't."
Very strange conversation...
And now its 1/3 over.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Today's Word Of The Day
Poop.
Let me tell you: Slight urge to poop + Motorcycling + Chili + More Motorcycling = Oh lordy!
Let me tell you: Slight urge to poop + Motorcycling + Chili + More Motorcycling = Oh lordy!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The Spirit
Above shadowy, crime-infested streets a a masked avenger watches . Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht) was one of Central City's finest cops until a gangster's bullet ended his life. Now Fate has brought him back from the beyond as The Spirit, a street-hardened hero who faces off against seductive foes like the voluptuous Sand Saref (Eva Mendes) and the alluring Silken Floss (Scarlett Johansson). Then, of course there's his evil archenemy, the Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson), with a mission to wipe out Spirit's beloved city as he pursues his own version of immortality in this graphic action-thriller.
Apparently the descriptions on DVD cases are significantly longer than those on the DVR. So, I have actually gone out of my way to borrow this DVD from a friend, so I can watch it. I'm pretty sure I'm going to regret that choice. Mainly because everything I've ever heard about htis movie says its downright terrible. Including the person I've borrowed the DVD from. So... yay?
Anyways, onwards!
Also: Sweet crap. Its 10PM already... Wouldn't have figured that, had I not just looked at the clock... but hey, whatever... I'll just kind of have to deal with that fact...
Thus far, we have learned, that the director has done some sort of post-processing to make this look like a blend of cartoon and live action. Its sort of interesting. The red of The Spirit's tie really stands out in the generally black and white look of the rest of the movie. And I'm being sort of weirded out by the fact that his shoes are blindingly white.
Also, The Spirit seems to wear a fedora. So, I guess score one for him.
And Samuel L. Jackson has a thing for kicking The Spirit in the butt. And also has a ludicrously large hat.
And apparently he enjoys changing costumes. Ludicrous costumes.
Visually, a very interesting movie. In every other way, crap.
In other news, the Apache looks more menacing of an attack helicopter than the Cobra or Supercobra. The Cobra just looks sorts of skinny and weird.
Also, if you stay through the credits, you will be treated to drawings involving the words "sploot" and "spang". And potentially others, but I really wasn't paying attention...
Apparently the descriptions on DVD cases are significantly longer than those on the DVR. So, I have actually gone out of my way to borrow this DVD from a friend, so I can watch it. I'm pretty sure I'm going to regret that choice. Mainly because everything I've ever heard about htis movie says its downright terrible. Including the person I've borrowed the DVD from. So... yay?
Anyways, onwards!
Also: Sweet crap. Its 10PM already... Wouldn't have figured that, had I not just looked at the clock... but hey, whatever... I'll just kind of have to deal with that fact...
Thus far, we have learned, that the director has done some sort of post-processing to make this look like a blend of cartoon and live action. Its sort of interesting. The red of The Spirit's tie really stands out in the generally black and white look of the rest of the movie. And I'm being sort of weirded out by the fact that his shoes are blindingly white.
Also, The Spirit seems to wear a fedora. So, I guess score one for him.
And Samuel L. Jackson has a thing for kicking The Spirit in the butt. And also has a ludicrously large hat.
And apparently he enjoys changing costumes. Ludicrous costumes.
Visually, a very interesting movie. In every other way, crap.
In other news, the Apache looks more menacing of an attack helicopter than the Cobra or Supercobra. The Cobra just looks sorts of skinny and weird.
Also, if you stay through the credits, you will be treated to drawings involving the words "sploot" and "spang". And potentially others, but I really wasn't paying attention...
DVR Problems resolved
Apparently, DVRs follow the standard Dan Method Of Fixing Things:
Call it a jerkface; Unplug it; Plug it back in.
Call it a jerkface; Unplug it; Plug it back in.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Everest: Byond the Limit
Interesting to see footage from the expedition. Mainly because most everything is usually shown from the south/Nepal side; the route that the Sir Edmund Hillary summitted for the first time in 1953. The expedition they're following in the show is from the north/Tibet side. The side where George Leigh Mallory disappeared in 1924. After potentially summitting. But no one knows, because they didn't come back, and frankly weren't found until sometime in the 90s. (They being Mallory and Irvine)
And apparently at the time of filming, an Everest expedition cost around $40,000. Which is a rather significant drop from the $65,000 that it cost in 1996 when Jon Krakauer's "Into The Wild" was written.
And the worst part of this show (aside from the fact that the theme song keeps singing/whispering "Ever.... ever.... rest...", and its freaking annoying), is the fact that they're not going on the southern route, and therefore, we get to hear the word "North Col" alot, and not the ever superior "Western Cwm". Because the word "Cwm" is quite possible the awesomest word ever.
Not a big fan of the flash-forwards or whatever they keep doing. Although, they probably do need to keep the average viewer interested in the early episodes where they're just sort of futzing around basecamp and stuff.
And also, mad respect for the guy with 2 prosthetic legs...
Show does a really good job of portraying the climbers' emotions. Or at least thus far, they've done a good job of portraying the intense disappointment of the 2 climbers who had to come off the mountain early.
And now I'm staying up past my bedtime to watch the last episode. That should tell you something...
Probably also should mention the ridiculous respect that I've got for the Sherpas...
And apparently at the time of filming, an Everest expedition cost around $40,000. Which is a rather significant drop from the $65,000 that it cost in 1996 when Jon Krakauer's "Into The Wild" was written.
And the worst part of this show (aside from the fact that the theme song keeps singing/whispering "Ever.... ever.... rest...", and its freaking annoying), is the fact that they're not going on the southern route, and therefore, we get to hear the word "North Col" alot, and not the ever superior "Western Cwm". Because the word "Cwm" is quite possible the awesomest word ever.
Not a big fan of the flash-forwards or whatever they keep doing. Although, they probably do need to keep the average viewer interested in the early episodes where they're just sort of futzing around basecamp and stuff.
And also, mad respect for the guy with 2 prosthetic legs...
Show does a really good job of portraying the climbers' emotions. Or at least thus far, they've done a good job of portraying the intense disappointment of the 2 climbers who had to come off the mountain early.
And now I'm staying up past my bedtime to watch the last episode. That should tell you something...
Probably also should mention the ridiculous respect that I've got for the Sherpas...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Dear DVR once again:
It seems that retracting the "jerkface" didn't do what was required. Perhaps it was me calling you "jerkface" in the beginning that caused you to give me access to Monday, and now that I have retracted the insult, you have no incentive to allow me to access Sunday. So, you leave me no choice.
Jerkface. Jerkface.
You had it coming. You can't deny it.
Jerkface. Jerkface.
You had it coming. You can't deny it.
Mad Men
Really good show. Surprised it was already the season finale this past Sunday.
Really good show. Gotta start from the beginning, though, as you really won't have any idea what's going on if you start halfway through.
Really good show. Gotta start from the beginning, though, as you really won't have any idea what's going on if you start halfway through.
Dear DVR some more:
OK. Now that I've brought attention to your negligence, you have allowed me access to Monday on the DVR schedule. But, unfortunately, The Prisoner starts on Sunday. So, if I were to retract the "jerkface" from my earlier post, would you give me access to Sunday as well?
Dear DVR:
Please load the dang schedule for the future. I wish to record the new Prisoner thing that AMC's doing. But for some reason, the DVR doesn't want to load. Jerkface.
V (The new one)
Episode 2.
Pretty slow. Not saying that's a bad thing, just an observation. A nice change of pace after the very hectic and fast-paced premier.
Probably could have waited a few more episodes for the reveal about Wash, but I guess that was a good a way to start the series off. And also, it probably worked out so they didn't have to pay Wash for more than one episode.
Premiere probably could have been well served as a 2-part episode, or a 2 hour premiere. But I guess they've got a very limited amount of episodes to make their mark before the show goes on hiatus. Apparently that's going to be relatively soon.
Another way they could have made the premiere a little less cluttered would be to cut down on rather long opening sequence. But, I really liked the opening sequence, and think it worked very well as the relatively slow sequence that it was.
Did I mention how I like the new design of the Visitor ships more than the old saucer-type design? Because I do.
And the reporter guy reminds me of Jamie Bamber/Lee Adama.
Also, I'm wondering what they did whenever they shoot the Visitor characters. Because they certainly look strange. Well, maybe not strange, but different. Sort of pale-ish. And potentially elongated vertically somehow. Or that could just be Inara's freakishly long neck. She may be ridiculously attractive, but you have to admit she's got a stupidly long neck. And almost every other shot of her looks very strange. I really can't describe what it is, but its just strange.
I'm guessing Apple's got some sort of sponsorship, or product placement, thing going on. Everyone seems to have an iPhone.
Pretty slow. Not saying that's a bad thing, just an observation. A nice change of pace after the very hectic and fast-paced premier.
Probably could have waited a few more episodes for the reveal about Wash, but I guess that was a good a way to start the series off. And also, it probably worked out so they didn't have to pay Wash for more than one episode.
Premiere probably could have been well served as a 2-part episode, or a 2 hour premiere. But I guess they've got a very limited amount of episodes to make their mark before the show goes on hiatus. Apparently that's going to be relatively soon.
Another way they could have made the premiere a little less cluttered would be to cut down on rather long opening sequence. But, I really liked the opening sequence, and think it worked very well as the relatively slow sequence that it was.
Did I mention how I like the new design of the Visitor ships more than the old saucer-type design? Because I do.
And the reporter guy reminds me of Jamie Bamber/Lee Adama.
Also, I'm wondering what they did whenever they shoot the Visitor characters. Because they certainly look strange. Well, maybe not strange, but different. Sort of pale-ish. And potentially elongated vertically somehow. Or that could just be Inara's freakishly long neck. She may be ridiculously attractive, but you have to admit she's got a stupidly long neck. And almost every other shot of her looks very strange. I really can't describe what it is, but its just strange.
I'm guessing Apple's got some sort of sponsorship, or product placement, thing going on. Everyone seems to have an iPhone.
iTunes
Do you know exactly how long it takes to delete almost 24 days of music off of an iPod? Well, neither do I, but its certainly a while.
Turns out the deleting doesn't take all that long. Its the re-loading that takes forever.
Turns out the deleting doesn't take all that long. Its the re-loading that takes forever.
Monday, November 9, 2009
2009 Rally Italy
Figure I should talk about WRC eventually. Petter Solberg just got a new car. With a larger intercooler. I wonder if its 50% larger or 100% larger?
And I'm guessing that comment's not going to be all that interesting and/or funny to anyone who is not my (potentially imaginary) brother.
And I'm guessing that comment's not going to be all that interesting and/or funny to anyone who is not my (potentially imaginary) brother.
2009 Valencia Motorcycle Grand Prix
Randy de Puniet finished in 11th, to finish out the season. Got passed by everyone and their mother in the second half of the race...
Valentino Rossi in 2nd behind Dani Pedrosa, and in front of teammate Jorge Lorenzo. Now lets see how the interview goes.
Oh, and Casey Stoner crashed out on the warm-up lap. Way to go! But you're a whiny, tiny Australian, so we don't really care about you. You are far less awesome than Rossi or de Puniet. And me. And many other people. (Can you tell that I'm not a big fan?) Also: Warm-up Lap... Please excuse me while I laugh hysterically.
The last Valentino Rossi Podium Speech of 2009 was cancelled since they only showed what Dani Pedrosa said... Wieners. So, we'll have to wait until 2010 until it returns.
Valentino Rossi in 2nd behind Dani Pedrosa, and in front of teammate Jorge Lorenzo. Now lets see how the interview goes.
Oh, and Casey Stoner crashed out on the warm-up lap. Way to go! But you're a whiny, tiny Australian, so we don't really care about you. You are far less awesome than Rossi or de Puniet. And me. And many other people. (Can you tell that I'm not a big fan?) Also: Warm-up Lap... Please excuse me while I laugh hysterically.
The last Valentino Rossi Podium Speech of 2009 was cancelled since they only showed what Dani Pedrosa said... Wieners. So, we'll have to wait until 2010 until it returns.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Thunderdome has to to be the world's strangest conflict resolution method.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
V (The old TV series)
Not a bad series. Just, I wouldn't recommend watching it all in one go, or all in one weekend. I'm on episode 13, and I'm starting to grow tired of it. Perhaps I should take a break...
Friday, November 6, 2009
Stargate Universe
So far this episode, it seems that Scott seems to have kept his junk inside his pants, and hasn't boned anyone.
Although, it seems that Col. Young is taking up where Scott left off. Which adds up to comedy (and general all around creepiness) when Ancient Body-Swapping machines are used.
So, we have yet to see a SG:U episode without boning. But at least we have seen that Scott isn't the only offender.
Also, this episode made me like the Eli, Young, and Rush characters more. And didn't really do anything to change my dislike for Scott. I chuckled at a few of Chloe's antics, but she was mostly annoying still. And aside from the -oe part of the name, she doesn't remind me in the slightest of Zoe.
Although, it seems that Col. Young is taking up where Scott left off. Which adds up to comedy (and general all around creepiness) when Ancient Body-Swapping machines are used.
So, we have yet to see a SG:U episode without boning. But at least we have seen that Scott isn't the only offender.
Also, this episode made me like the Eli, Young, and Rush characters more. And didn't really do anything to change my dislike for Scott. I chuckled at a few of Chloe's antics, but she was mostly annoying still. And aside from the -oe part of the name, she doesn't remind me in the slightest of Zoe.
V Premiere (The new one)
Really good introduction to the leading characters and the visitors.
And I was amused that the first shot of "Juliet" (because I'm not sure what her character's name is in this thing, I'll stick with her character's name from Lost). It was a shot of her eye as she opened it when she woke up. WIch struck me as very Lost-esque.
It really bothers me how they refer to the aliens as "the Vs". I much prefer "the Visitors".
Also, interesting how the graffiti V now means the completely opposite thing, compared to the original miniseries.
And Anna/Morena/Inara's main goon looks really evil. EEEEvil. He should probably not tilt his head downwards and then look up at people when he talks. Because it looks really evil. And the dark clothes and hair and stuff doesn't help the cause.
Juliet: "How can you not find this guy? He's very creepy."
Wash: "If only creepy were a biometric parameter in our facial recognition software."
Oh, did I mention that Wash is apparently in this? Because he is. Not nearly as snarky, though.
And I like what they've done with the ship. Rather than the very stereotypical saucer shape, the ships seem to be more interestingly shaped. And look fancier.
Also, Inara can look very creepy when she smiles creepily.
And I guess we won't be seeing much of Wash anymore... Didn't see that one coming....
Seems ABC's got a good thing going for them. They've got V, FlashForward, Castle... Maybe some other stuff I can't think of right now... And with this and FlashForward, it seems that they've got 2 of the best new shows out there... Assuming of course that this one keeps up in quality, as FlashForward seems to be doing.
And I was amused that the first shot of "Juliet" (because I'm not sure what her character's name is in this thing, I'll stick with her character's name from Lost). It was a shot of her eye as she opened it when she woke up. WIch struck me as very Lost-esque.
It really bothers me how they refer to the aliens as "the Vs". I much prefer "the Visitors".
Also, interesting how the graffiti V now means the completely opposite thing, compared to the original miniseries.
And Anna/Morena/Inara's main goon looks really evil. EEEEvil. He should probably not tilt his head downwards and then look up at people when he talks. Because it looks really evil. And the dark clothes and hair and stuff doesn't help the cause.
Juliet: "How can you not find this guy? He's very creepy."
Wash: "If only creepy were a biometric parameter in our facial recognition software."
Oh, did I mention that Wash is apparently in this? Because he is. Not nearly as snarky, though.
And I like what they've done with the ship. Rather than the very stereotypical saucer shape, the ships seem to be more interestingly shaped. And look fancier.
Also, Inara can look very creepy when she smiles creepily.
And I guess we won't be seeing much of Wash anymore... Didn't see that one coming....
Seems ABC's got a good thing going for them. They've got V, FlashForward, Castle... Maybe some other stuff I can't think of right now... And with this and FlashForward, it seems that they've got 2 of the best new shows out there... Assuming of course that this one keeps up in quality, as FlashForward seems to be doing.
V: The Final Battle (Part 3)
Marc Singer, Faye Grant Resistance fighters (Marc Singer, Faye Grant) develop a toxin to eradicate the alien invaders.
Again with the lack of appropriate punctuation? And is there a particular need to list the lead actors twice in a total of 18 words?
And Marc Singer just slid down the nose of a Visitor's shuttle, and attacked some guy with his junk.
And the Earth-folks' plan of attack seems to involve hot air balloons. You know those things that you can't really control or steer? Yeah, those.
And Michael Ironside is one angry, angry man.
And apparently it takes a good 5-10 seconds for a high-tech alien mothership to lock on to a hot air balloon. How do they hit anything in a space battle with that kind of technology? I'd imagine that other spaceships move a heck of a lot quicker than hot air balloons.
And apparently human/alien hybrids have some sort of sparkle power. Not really sure what it does, but it involves glowing and sparkles. OK, it seems it turns off Self-Destruct Mechanisms. Perhaps we should call it Deus Ex Machina Memorial Sparkle Power!. (The exclamation point is part of the title, and not part of the punctuation of that sentence. FYI)
And I've decided that Marc Singer is also channeling a bit of William Fichtner, as well as the Kevin Bacon-ness that I was talking about earlier.
Again with the lack of appropriate punctuation? And is there a particular need to list the lead actors twice in a total of 18 words?
And Marc Singer just slid down the nose of a Visitor's shuttle, and attacked some guy with his junk.
And the Earth-folks' plan of attack seems to involve hot air balloons. You know those things that you can't really control or steer? Yeah, those.
And Michael Ironside is one angry, angry man.
And apparently it takes a good 5-10 seconds for a high-tech alien mothership to lock on to a hot air balloon. How do they hit anything in a space battle with that kind of technology? I'd imagine that other spaceships move a heck of a lot quicker than hot air balloons.
And apparently human/alien hybrids have some sort of sparkle power. Not really sure what it does, but it involves glowing and sparkles. OK, it seems it turns off Self-Destruct Mechanisms. Perhaps we should call it Deus Ex Machina Memorial Sparkle Power!. (The exclamation point is part of the title, and not part of the punctuation of that sentence. FYI)
And I've decided that Marc Singer is also channeling a bit of William Fichtner, as well as the Kevin Bacon-ness that I was talking about earlier.
V: The Final Battle (Part 2) some more
Oh, I forgot to mention: Michael Ironside's character is named "Ham Tyler" or somesuch. Either way, his first name is Ham. Which is awesome. I'm really hoping that the lead actor on Mad Men will realize the awesomeness of this name, and name a son in Mr. Tyler's honor. Because, honestly, what would be a better name than "Ham Hamm"?
And also, apparently in the 80s those railings made out of pipes are really effective cover. Even when there are only two skinny horizontal pieces, and vertical bits every 10 feet or so. Or these Visitor folks cannot shoot for beans.
And also, apparently in the 80s those railings made out of pipes are really effective cover. Even when there are only two skinny horizontal pieces, and vertical bits every 10 feet or so. Or these Visitor folks cannot shoot for beans.
Today's Word Of The Day
Today's Word of the Day, by which I mean "The word that randomly popped into my head as I drove home" is:
Manatees.
Just in case you were wondering.
Manatees.
Just in case you were wondering.
V: The Final Battle (Part 2)
Marc Singer, Faye Grant A reptilian leader (Jane Badler) tries to hide the aliens' true plans from humanity.
Dear Movie Description Punctuator Man: Please use punctuation correctly. I can almost forgive the lack of a comma before the final item in a list, but that description is just crap. You need to differentiate somehow between the names of the actors, and the rest of the description.
Michael Ironside reinforces the stereotype that Mac-10s can only be fired from the hip.
Dear Movie Description Punctuator Man: Please use punctuation correctly. I can almost forgive the lack of a comma before the final item in a list, but that description is just crap. You need to differentiate somehow between the names of the actors, and the rest of the description.
Michael Ironside reinforces the stereotype that Mac-10s can only be fired from the hip.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Flashforward
Good show.
Also, good to see that Callum Keith Rennie's still getting work, now that Battlestar Galactica's been canceled, and he can't be Leoben anymore.
Also, good to see that Callum Keith Rennie's still getting work, now that Battlestar Galactica's been canceled, and he can't be Leoben anymore.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Heroes
I really am not a fan of having to read Hiro talking to Hiro.... It involves me actually having to pay attention...
V (The Original Miniseries)
Marc Singer, Faye Grant (1983) A TV Cameraman and a medical student lead the resistance against huge spaceships of alien visitors.
I am impressed by how much this Marc Singer guy looks like Kevin Bacon.
Also, quite a good miniseries. Long, but really good. I'm looking forward to the follow-on miniseries, and series, as well as the new series, which I think will be coming on tomorrow.
Also, nice way to tie the first scenes together with the last set of scenes.
I am impressed by how much this Marc Singer guy looks like Kevin Bacon.
Also, quite a good miniseries. Long, but really good. I'm looking forward to the follow-on miniseries, and series, as well as the new series, which I think will be coming on tomorrow.
Also, nice way to tie the first scenes together with the last set of scenes.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
The Rapture
Mimi Rogers, Patrick Bauchau (1991) Saved by religion from a life of empty sex, a blissful woman starts a family, only to have it torn asunder.
One of the guys just gave out the same copy of the New Testament that they passed out a bunch back when I was at school. I collected as many as I could in order to tax their organization as much as possible for annoying me... I think I've still got a bunch of them laying around somewhere. Probably in the midst of some of my crap at my parent's house.
Female character in her bra 21 minutes in. And now topless from the back. And now some blurred Syfy boobs. That progressed rather quickly. And more blurred boobs at 26 minutes in. I guess this would be the empty sex part of the movie...
Also, lots of random waiting around for the Rapture... which doesn't make the most interesting of viewing.
One of the guys just gave out the same copy of the New Testament that they passed out a bunch back when I was at school. I collected as many as I could in order to tax their organization as much as possible for annoying me... I think I've still got a bunch of them laying around somewhere. Probably in the midst of some of my crap at my parent's house.
Female character in her bra 21 minutes in. And now topless from the back. And now some blurred Syfy boobs. That progressed rather quickly. And more blurred boobs at 26 minutes in. I guess this would be the empty sex part of the movie...
Also, lots of random waiting around for the Rapture... which doesn't make the most interesting of viewing.
Mmmm. Pie.
Yup. Pie is awesome.
Also, it seems I've used this title before. Man, I'm creative. Or maybe I just like pie. Or both.
Also, it seems I've used this title before. Man, I'm creative. Or maybe I just like pie. Or both.
Megafault
Brittany Murphy, Eriq La Salle (2009) A seismologist and a miner work together to stop a massive earthquake from destroying the world.
Syfy Saturday movie from 10/10. Glad that we're done with that Horrorfest drivel, and we're back to our regularly scheduled programming of Syfy Saturday and Sunday stuff...
So, you wanna know what it looks like when you take a helicopter shot of some countryside, and impose some shoddy CG earthquake fault breaking and stuff? Then watch this movie
They just showed that we're in Washington DC now. And they showed an aerial shot of an airport. The runway pattern of which doesn't match any airport in the DC area.
Also, Senator Kelly as director of FEMA.
And some random woman seems to be the main character. And she sucks at public speaking. Brittany Murphy, I guess?
Got to watch a bunch of stuff to clear it off the DVR. In preparation for the new V series coming out, Syfy is showing all of the old V stuff, including the original Miniseries, the follow-on miniseries, and the TV series that followed. And in preparation, I guess I'm gonna have to watch 'em all, assuming they don't suck. That could probably take a while. We shall see...
And for some reason, a seismologist is flying in a Medevac helicopter to investigate the earthquake.
And apparently the C-130s are the sturdiest airplanes known to man. One just got run into by something, probably another plane. All that happened was that the C-130 lost an engine. And then had to crash land.
And Black Guy just blew up a porta-potty. In order to jack a guy's helicopter. Thankfully for the plot, he knows how to fly a helicopter.
I'm really curious what the stall speed of an F22 is. Because they're keeping pace with a helicopter. And they just fired a missile or two as a warning shot, to try to get the helicopter to land. Seems that using a couple of missiles is a ridiculously expensive warning shot, as opposed to a couple of bullets.
Oh, good! It seems that the military made an earthquake weapon using an "invisible phase beam" to freeze water under the earth's crust to create earthquakes. They're gonna try to create another earthquake to stop the propagation of the first massive one.
Also: Earthquake + Farm field = Explosion. Apparently. Apparently this movie takes place in mythical Micheal Bay Land.
And for some reason, a the terrain around a mine in Wyoming looks exactly the same as the terrain around the mine from the first scene of the movie.
Syfy Saturday movie from 10/10. Glad that we're done with that Horrorfest drivel, and we're back to our regularly scheduled programming of Syfy Saturday and Sunday stuff...
So, you wanna know what it looks like when you take a helicopter shot of some countryside, and impose some shoddy CG earthquake fault breaking and stuff? Then watch this movie
They just showed that we're in Washington DC now. And they showed an aerial shot of an airport. The runway pattern of which doesn't match any airport in the DC area.
Also, Senator Kelly as director of FEMA.
And some random woman seems to be the main character. And she sucks at public speaking. Brittany Murphy, I guess?
Got to watch a bunch of stuff to clear it off the DVR. In preparation for the new V series coming out, Syfy is showing all of the old V stuff, including the original Miniseries, the follow-on miniseries, and the TV series that followed. And in preparation, I guess I'm gonna have to watch 'em all, assuming they don't suck. That could probably take a while. We shall see...
And for some reason, a seismologist is flying in a Medevac helicopter to investigate the earthquake.
And apparently the C-130s are the sturdiest airplanes known to man. One just got run into by something, probably another plane. All that happened was that the C-130 lost an engine. And then had to crash land.
And Black Guy just blew up a porta-potty. In order to jack a guy's helicopter. Thankfully for the plot, he knows how to fly a helicopter.
I'm really curious what the stall speed of an F22 is. Because they're keeping pace with a helicopter. And they just fired a missile or two as a warning shot, to try to get the helicopter to land. Seems that using a couple of missiles is a ridiculously expensive warning shot, as opposed to a couple of bullets.
Oh, good! It seems that the military made an earthquake weapon using an "invisible phase beam" to freeze water under the earth's crust to create earthquakes. They're gonna try to create another earthquake to stop the propagation of the first massive one.
Also: Earthquake + Farm field = Explosion. Apparently. Apparently this movie takes place in mythical Micheal Bay Land.
And for some reason, a the terrain around a mine in Wyoming looks exactly the same as the terrain around the mine from the first scene of the movie.
Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations
Rachel Miner, Chris Carmack (2009) A young man who can time-travel tries to solve his girlfriend's murder.
The last of the After Dark Horrorfest movies that they showed on Syfy a few weeks back. I think the score is currently 2.5 out of 6. So, this one needs to get full marks to get to the Horrorfest to .500. I may just have to give this one at least half a point due to the lack of Ashton Kutcher.
Syfy blurred boobies 23 minutes in.
And, my review: Meh.
The last of the After Dark Horrorfest movies that they showed on Syfy a few weeks back. I think the score is currently 2.5 out of 6. So, this one needs to get full marks to get to the Horrorfest to .500. I may just have to give this one at least half a point due to the lack of Ashton Kutcher.
Syfy blurred boobies 23 minutes in.
And, my review: Meh.
Racing
For all my intrepid readers, who don't care too much about all the racing stuff I've been blathering about recently, it should be over for a while soon. One more MotoGP race (next week, I think), and then it'll be over until March for F1, and April for MotoGP.
Although the WRC season is over, HD Theater is showing the highlights of one rally a week. We'll see if I end up talking about it. I'm really not sure about whether I've actually mentioned WRC yet, and we'll see if I ever do.
Although the WRC season is over, HD Theater is showing the highlights of one rally a week. We'll see if I end up talking about it. I'm really not sure about whether I've actually mentioned WRC yet, and we'll see if I ever do.
2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Final race of the season. Button already won the Driver's championship last week, so there's not a lot to play for here. However, Blog-favorite Sebastian Vettel
A couple of early passes by the BMW team on the first lap. Not too pretty of passes, but it was nice to see that the circuit has been designed enough to ensure that some overtaking is possible. Interesting circuit design, though. A stupidly long straight (the longest in the F1 calendar), and a bunch of twisties.
Coming off a very dominant qualifying performance, it'll be interesting to see how dominant Lewis Hamilton is during the race. Even though Hamilton was 6 tenths of a second faster than anyone else during qualifying, Vettel in 2nd seems to be sticking with him pretty well.
And a really nice pass from Kamui Kobayashi in his 2nd Grand Prix, on 2009 World Champion Jenson Button.
And Vettel just passed Hamilton in the first round of pitstops. So, its now Vettel in first, Hamilton 2nd, and Webber 3rd. Although, that all seems moot, as Hamilton retires with brake issues shortly after his first stop.
And that's actually an interesting development in the Constructors championship. Brawn has obviously locked up first, and Red Bull Racing has locked up 2nd. However, McLaren (Hamilton's team) is currently one point ahead of Ferrari for 3rd. Blog-second-favorite Kimi Raikonnen (from Ferrari) is currently in 6th, one place ahead of McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen. That'd end up with both teams even on points, but I think with Hamilton's 2 race wins will trump Raikonnen's 1. (Neither of their teammates has done much of anything this season). And Kovalainen just passed Raikonnen in their first and only pit stop. (The front-runners are on 2-stop strategies, and the guys further back are running on 1-stop strategies)
A very interesting pit stop for Torro Rosso's Jaime Algersuari. He completely missed the Torro Rosso pits, and ended up trying to pit in Red Bull's box. All this while Vettel was coming down the pit lane as he prepared to make his stop. Luckily the Red Bull guys managed to get everyone out of the way, and get Algersuari to pass through in preparation for Vettel showing up. And since they waited until he was almost out of fuel to pit, Algersuari ran out of fuel since he'd already passed his team's pit box.
And Kubica just went to pass Buemi in a similar place he bullied his way past someone else earlier in the race. Unfortunately, it appears that he overcooked it and spun, and lost out, and then got passed by Nico Rosberg.
And things might be shaping up for a last few laps interestingness between 2nd place Mark Webber and 3rd place Jenson Button. Button's been reeling Webber in, during the last few laps. And coming off that stupidly long straight, Button's front wing was probably less than 2 feet off of Webber's rear. After some rather close racing on the last lap between Webber and Button. But, Webber prevailed in the end, just barely.
Vettel's fourth win of the season, which definitely helped solidify his 2nd place in the Driver's Championship, finishing 11 points behind Champion Jenson Button, and 7 points ahead of Rubens Barichello.
And another 1-2 finish for Red Bull, their 4th of the season. Tied with Brawn in that respect.
So, the season ends with 6 wins for Button, 4 for Vettel, and 2 for Webber, Barichello, and Hamilton. With Kimi Raikonnen taking the win for the only race not won by either of those 5.
And despite 6 wins and a 3rd place in the first 7 races, this is only the second time since then that Button's been on the podium, with the 3rd here, and a 2nd in Italy.
So, we'll have to wait until mid-March for the next race report, as the 2010 season opens in Bahrain. Which will be strange, as it'll be the first time since I've been watching F1, that the season hasn't opened in Australia. Just like this is the first time that the season has ended somewhere other than Brazil.
And just FYI all the McLarens and Ferraris finished outside the points. So McLaren gets 3rd place in the Constructor's Championship.
Be interesting to see if the more senior Mark Webber or the higher-scoring Sebastian Vettel get the first seat at Red Bull next year. Probably be Vettel...
A couple of early passes by the BMW team on the first lap. Not too pretty of passes, but it was nice to see that the circuit has been designed enough to ensure that some overtaking is possible. Interesting circuit design, though. A stupidly long straight (the longest in the F1 calendar), and a bunch of twisties.
Coming off a very dominant qualifying performance, it'll be interesting to see how dominant Lewis Hamilton is during the race. Even though Hamilton was 6 tenths of a second faster than anyone else during qualifying, Vettel in 2nd seems to be sticking with him pretty well.
And a really nice pass from Kamui Kobayashi in his 2nd Grand Prix, on 2009 World Champion Jenson Button.
And Vettel just passed Hamilton in the first round of pitstops. So, its now Vettel in first, Hamilton 2nd, and Webber 3rd. Although, that all seems moot, as Hamilton retires with brake issues shortly after his first stop.
And that's actually an interesting development in the Constructors championship. Brawn has obviously locked up first, and Red Bull Racing has locked up 2nd. However, McLaren (Hamilton's team) is currently one point ahead of Ferrari for 3rd. Blog-second-favorite Kimi Raikonnen (from Ferrari) is currently in 6th, one place ahead of McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen. That'd end up with both teams even on points, but I think with Hamilton's 2 race wins will trump Raikonnen's 1. (Neither of their teammates has done much of anything this season). And Kovalainen just passed Raikonnen in their first and only pit stop. (The front-runners are on 2-stop strategies, and the guys further back are running on 1-stop strategies)
A very interesting pit stop for Torro Rosso's Jaime Algersuari. He completely missed the Torro Rosso pits, and ended up trying to pit in Red Bull's box. All this while Vettel was coming down the pit lane as he prepared to make his stop. Luckily the Red Bull guys managed to get everyone out of the way, and get Algersuari to pass through in preparation for Vettel showing up. And since they waited until he was almost out of fuel to pit, Algersuari ran out of fuel since he'd already passed his team's pit box.
And Kubica just went to pass Buemi in a similar place he bullied his way past someone else earlier in the race. Unfortunately, it appears that he overcooked it and spun, and lost out, and then got passed by Nico Rosberg.
And things might be shaping up for a last few laps interestingness between 2nd place Mark Webber and 3rd place Jenson Button. Button's been reeling Webber in, during the last few laps. And coming off that stupidly long straight, Button's front wing was probably less than 2 feet off of Webber's rear. After some rather close racing on the last lap between Webber and Button. But, Webber prevailed in the end, just barely.
Vettel's fourth win of the season, which definitely helped solidify his 2nd place in the Driver's Championship, finishing 11 points behind Champion Jenson Button, and 7 points ahead of Rubens Barichello.
And another 1-2 finish for Red Bull, their 4th of the season. Tied with Brawn in that respect.
So, the season ends with 6 wins for Button, 4 for Vettel, and 2 for Webber, Barichello, and Hamilton. With Kimi Raikonnen taking the win for the only race not won by either of those 5.
And despite 6 wins and a 3rd place in the first 7 races, this is only the second time since then that Button's been on the podium, with the 3rd here, and a 2nd in Italy.
So, we'll have to wait until mid-March for the next race report, as the 2010 season opens in Bahrain. Which will be strange, as it'll be the first time since I've been watching F1, that the season hasn't opened in Australia. Just like this is the first time that the season has ended somewhere other than Brazil.
And just FYI all the McLarens and Ferraris finished outside the points. So McLaren gets 3rd place in the Constructor's Championship.
Be interesting to see if the more senior Mark Webber or the higher-scoring Sebastian Vettel get the first seat at Red Bull next year. Probably be Vettel...
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