Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

Lambast

Science Channel

Now I know how Jelly Beans, Oil Tankers, Zambonis, and sundry other wacky things are made.

Yay!

Monday, June 28, 2010

Wanna see an F1 car do a back-flip?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB-gwA_8wtw&feature=related

About 40 seconds in.

Also, bonus Renault R30 at the beginning. Revel in its awesome and glorious yellowness.

You might recognize the car (although you probably won't) as the Red Bull RB6. This one happened to be driven by Mark Webber (blog-favorite Sebastian Vettel's teammate).

Vettel ended up winning that race, FYI.

Today's Word Of The Day

Benign Masochism.

Thanks for that Trevor.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/06/27/daily.pleasure.real.simple/index.html

I have yet to read the article.

Also, notice that its "Word". Unlike your email to me. You gots to figger out how things work here, if you's gonna stick around.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

New Name For One Of My Children?

There's a professional motorcycle rider named Ratthapark Wilairot.

I'm pretty sure the commentators of the Moto2 race just kept saying his full name for the sole reason that its fun to say.

Today's Word Of The Day

Alpo

Why a dog food brand just popped into my head, we'll never know

Stonehenge Apocalypse

Misha Collins, Hill Harper (2010) Disaster strikes when the megaliths in England's Salisbury Plain start to shift.

Syfy Saturday movie from 6/12.

Among the scientists investigating the megaliths (with British Accents) are Dr. Weir from SG: Atlantis, and Tanith from SG1.

And now a random interlude from my brother as I go wash some grapes for eatin'.

And now there's lightning! I love lightning! Especially when contained in insects.

Suddenly, the scene has shifted to some crazy Mexican pyramid. This pyramid has subsequently ass-ploded. Note the spelling, as this movie is quickly looking to be a festering pile of ass. Apparently this ass-plosion was seen from space. Well, if by seen in space, you mean horribly CGed.

Also, I'm going to dress up as a chimpanzee and start a gardening show. I'll call it "Hairy Potter."

Old School Land Rovers are cool. Especially with the tire on the hood, which will undoubtedly introduce tire to one's diet in the event of a full frontal collision.

The guy in the red hat has an awesome moustache. And he's British! Sir British Moustache Von Awesomehat. Additionally, this is about the level of research when it comes to accents. They are all crap.

That was the second wand reference in as many minutes. That's almost disturbing.

And now I'm back...

Also, I apparently spoke too soon about Dr. Weir's accent. It seems she's only really got half an accent. Or an accent half of the time.

Mmmm. Grapes.

And using some incredibly random algorithm and computer program to generate a seemingly arbitrary countdown. Apparently something random and incredibly awesome will happen in about 37 hours. And I'm hoping that there'll be a bit of fast-forwarding on the part of this movie, because damned if I want to stay here for 37 hours.

And Dr. Moustache has returned for no apparent reason, and is leaving again.

And it would seem that there's an ancient pyramid somewhere in Maine. Or at least that's what this guy's theory seems to be. No wonder everyone's referring to him as a crackpot.

"Increase Pulse Bounce!". I have no idea what that means. But it does seem to be a pretty decent command. And now the return signal is bouncing back too strongly. And is about to fry the radar. Guess that'll show Tanith for telling Ignatius the Technician to continuously increase the pulse bounce.

And this movie is reinforcing the stereotype that the British will turn to the U.S. at the first sign of trouble. An ancient monument moves a bit, and blows up one helicopter, and then an American 1-star General shows up. And promptly tries to destroy Stonehenge.

And now my reviews might suffer a bit, as I am now folding my laundry.

Apparently Ignatius the Technician's name is actually David. I think I'll stick to Ignatius.

"I never said they found aliens on the moon. It was a robot head." Not helping your cause there, Doctor Crackpot.

And now a pyramid in Indonesia has blowed up. Seems to be related, as it seems to be happening every 10 hours or so. Which they have noticed because the timer just hit 30 hours. Even though the timer started at 37 hours. Also, apparently Indonesia has just been flattened. Somehow a single volcanic eruption has "flattened" a country that consists of 17,508 distinct islands. (Thank you, Wikipedia).

And it would appear that Major Moustache is actually a bigger part in this than it would have initially appeared.

And now the American wants to nuke Stonehenge. I think I shall now refer to this man as General Stereotype.

And now we're back to aliens. As Dr. Crackpot seems to think that Stonehenge is being terraformed. OK, maybe not aliens. It would appear that Stonhenge is part of the machine that created life on the Earth. And now its been turned on again, or something.

And thanks to the scientists in this movie, and this movie's "scientific advisors", if there were any, sound is now part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Its got a longer wavelength than visible light, in case you cared.

More laundry folding.

And in the awesome science of this movie, current is measured in Gauss. Which apparently should be written gauss.

Here, hide in the bad guys' truck. They'll never expect it... Again, not really doing so well for yourself, Crackpot.

Sadly Mr. Moustache is a terrible shot. And has now been deaded by the baddies. And now that he's dead, I shall no longer need to come up with new and different titles for him. It was getting a bit tiring coming up with new and exciting ones.

Also, Crackpot traveled a very long way to collect some artifact from a museum, and then when push came to shove, he decided that he'd use the priceless, unreplaceable, deus-ex-machina-ful artifact to bash some guy's face.

And I am thoroughly enjoying the random tire squeals. Caused by a truck driving down a road. A straight road. While not changing speed.

And for the first time in Bad SciFi Movie history, shooting something with a 40mm grenade actually had the intended effect. Quite surprising.

And Ignatius may actually be a bad guy. But I suppose we should have been tipped off by the cargo shorts, Long-sleeved Button-down shirt, and sweater vest combo he's rocking. I say he may be the bad guy, because I'm not 100% sure that its actually Ignatius. Could be some other random-ass British guy. Can't be certain. But I'm hoping.

Also, the people who did the CG for this movie really have issues with scale and size of objects.

Upon further review, the cargo shorts in question are somewhere between shorts and manpris. I'm not actually sure which. But I guess I'll go with shorts, as that was my first instinct.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

Pee.

I've peed about 8 times today. At least I'm keeping myself well hydrated.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Princess of Mars

Antonio Sabato Jr., Traci Lords (2009) Transported to Mars, a soldier lands in the middle of a war between alien races

Syfy Saturday movie from 6/5.

This one's got some sort annoying static coming through the speaker. Very annoying, because I'm guessing its gonna keep up.

And apparently the "Mars" in the title isn't actually the planet we know as Mars. Its Mars 216, which is apparently in orbit around Alpha Centauri. Or something.

Also, I have just recently figured out that this is one of those The Asylum movies. The stale acting and scenery-chewing should have tipped me off.

And now for something else.

World Cup

Looks like we won't be running into that dilemma of who to root for, should Switzerland and the U.S. play each other.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

2 + 2 + 4.

Just saw some comments where Trevor was complaining about my use of a number as the word of the day, and Su retorted with a distaste for my use of phrases in the same venue.

So, being the ass that I am, I have decided to combine both of their dislikes into today's post. Because I figger that an equation is just like a phrase of numbers!

Take that wieners.

Side-Ass?

So, side-boob is definitely a thing. What about when you get a view of the side of someone's ass, but not the butt-crack?

Because in an episode of Dexter I was watching the other day, John Lithgow took off his pants (yet again), but remained perpendicular to the camera, and with appropriate leg-bendage, managed to keep his junk and his ass-crack hidden from the camera at the same time. But you got a side-view of his cheek.

So, would that be considered side-ass? Or just full-on ass?

Thoughts?

Witchville

Luke Goass, Ed Speleers (2010) Prince Malachy returns home from the Crusades and finds the kingdom haunted by a dark force after his father's death.

Syfy Saturday movie from 5/22.

This sorcerer guy, Heinrich, seems to be the poor man's Kevin Spacey.

And now there are some random Asian people.

And probably the most impressive part of this movie is the fact that I just figured out that youtube now has a new feature. Watch any video, and click on the soccer ball in the bottom menu thing. It makes it instantly awesome.

But that has nothing to do with the movie at hand. But its significantly more awesome.

And then (back in the movie) the wolves turned see-through for no apparent reason.

I, honestly, have literally no idea what the hell is going on...

And apparently this guy's witch hunter is a charlatan. That's good to know.

Also, sneak attacks are not all that effective if you rely on the king-guy yelling loudly to set it off.

Also, red cloud things? Yeah. Not all that menacing.

And now the Asian chick just randomly turned to ice or glass or something and shattered.

I kinda wish i had some conception of what was going on. But I'm pretty sure I'd just be disappointed.

And for some reason I decided not to capitalize that I in the previous sentence. And even though I noticed it, I decided not to fix it. Shows exactly how much I care about this review thing.

And apparently king-guy is the evil woman's son. Way to bust out that cliche, movie. I'm pretty sure that Star Wars already did that. All 33 years ago, or whatever.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

6

Parked my car this evening with 66667 miles on the odometer. Was .2 miles past being able to park it with all sixes. Should have driven a bit more directly to places...

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Welcome Back

Welcome back to our favorite commenter here and Dan's Daily Drivel. Hopefully for Su's sake, she's gonna be less busy, and more able to comment.

Today's Word Of The Day

Failure.

I've been lead climbing for 6 years now. And yet I can't seem to pass the lead test at the gym. Thus far, I've failed twice. I sure am awesome.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Friday, June 18, 2010

World Cup

Perhaps having the coach's son on the team isn't actually nepotism.

Nice goal Michael Bradley.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

Road.

Off on the road today... Google maps puts it at a 9 and a half hour trip. Woo.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

John Lithgow's Ass

Didn't need to see that.

Twice.

Seriously, Dexter? Why do you need to show his ass twice in the season 4 premiere? And I'm not even done watching yet.

Today's Word Of The Day

Venetian

Mothman (continued)

Finishing it up.

So far, nothing to report. Other than it still sucks.

Although the crazy old guy ranting and raving is kinda hilarious. I think you all know how I likes me some old guys ranting and raving. Wouldn't really call him crotchety, but he's decently close.

Also, Kaylee's still hot. Although she's slightly less hot when she's turning into the Mothman. FYI

What is that music?

About 1 minute and 25 seconds in.

Feel like I should know this, but I'm drawing a blank.

Oh, Science Channel, you so wacky!

There is apparently a show called "Large Dangerous Rocket Ships".

I'm amused.

World Cup

You know how Spainland is one of the favorites to win the whole thing?

You know who just beat them?

Hopp Schwiez!

Check out the goal at 40 seconds in. Pretty wacky.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Monday, June 14, 2010

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

Pie

Brother wanted pie. So, more pie!

24 Hours of Le Mans

There is an Aston Martin car. Its number is 007.

I am really amused.

Mothman

Jewel Staite (2010) An evil entity stalks unsuspecting victims.

Syfy Saturday movie from some time when I was in Hawaii. And frankly the only reason I'm reviewing this now (didn't record/watch/review it during my vacation) is the fact that this movie contains Jewel Staite. Who is hot.

And apparently all those who will be main characters are spending the first scene in their swimsuits. Rather scanty ones for the ladies. Except for Jewel Staite, who is still fully clothed. I guess she has some sort of dignity. Or some career aspirations or something.

And somehow some random ass guy in the group just got deaded somehow. And so, to cover their tracks (they were messing with him, pulling him underwater and all that) they decided to tell people the story that he dove in by himself and hit his head. So, to make it look more realistic, they decided that they'd bash his head with a rock. So, naturally, they all took turns hitting him in the head with a rock. One would wonder whether the authorities will wonder why the dude has 6 impact wounds on his head, rather than just the one...

And now back to some 24 Hours of Lemons. Or Le Mans. Depending...

More on Mothman later.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

Pie.

Wanted pie. Bought pie. Ate pie.

Curse you NASCAR!

I turn on the TV to watch Formula 1 qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix.

But instead of that, I get the end of the Camping World Truck Series: VFW 200.

But on the plus side, no sooner did I start watching than someone crashed. And who was it? Yup, the only Camping World Truck racer that I know of: Nelson Piquet Jr.

You might remember him from being completely worthless at Formula 1, and then later leaving with his tail between his legs because he crashed on purpose during the Singapore Grand Prix a few years back, in order to help his teammate (the enormous cockbag Fernando Alonso) win the Grand Prix.

Although, a few laps later, he seems to be in 10th place. (So does that say anything about NASCAR vs. Formula 1?)

Way to go Aric Almirola. Apparently you won.

Now give me some dang Formula 1 Qualifying.

Today's Word Of The Day

World Cup.

The great thing about international tournaments is that the announcers all have fantastic accents.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

Guess.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you can figure this one out by how if you've been paying attention.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Today's Word of the Day

Poop!

After spending the day cooped up in the lab, I really have to poo. Which is a problem I am currently solving.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Wrong Turn

Desmond Harrington, Eliza Dushku (2003) Three inbred cannibals terrorize a medical student and five campers in a remove area of West Virginia.

Syfy Saturday movie from 5/29.

I like how the DVR thinks that this movie is "NEW". From 2003...

Pretty much seen this exact movie by watching the sequel that was a Syfy Saturday movie from quite some time ago.

Random Science Channel Commercial

They guy who discovered the Bottom Quark is amusing.

He recommends the Nobel Prize. Apparently he thinks I should go out and get one.

Also, according to him, a valid option for when you discover something new is "call someone you hate and go 'haha' ".

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Monday, June 7, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

Accident.

(No particular reason for this word choice, just kinda popped into my head)

The Dunwich Horror

Jeffrey Combs, Griff Furst (2009) A man searches for a book that will enable him to open a portal to another dimension.

This movie has some impressive characters. Such as a guy with an impressive overbite. Or underbite. Or whatever the one is where the lower jaw sticks about 3 feet forward.

And some other dude with some pretty dang impressive eyebrows.

Also, Chtulhu. Hasn't showed up yet, but he's been mentioned a good bit. I'm hoping.

And, bonus Dean Stockwell.

But, honestly I wasn't paying enough attention to gather anything else about this movie...

And my brother has just walked in and has given the monster the very apt name of "Space Anus". Thanks for that contribution.

I still exist

Just wanted you all to know that I still exist, in fact.

And I'm currently pooping.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Abominable

Matt McCoy, Haley Joel (2006) A disabled man tries to warn others about a legendary beast roaming the California mountains.

Another one of those movies that turns up showing on Syfy every so often that I'd never got around to watching. But here it is...

Was a pretty crappy movie until this exchange:
"Hey assmonkey, eat this"
Attack Abominable Snowman Thing with Ax
Get Face Bitten Off.

And the tragedy is that he had an awesomely ridiculous mustache. Which seemed to be his only reason for living. As now that he's missing his mustache, he appears to have died. Might have something to do with the lack of the front half of his head, but I'm pretty sure its just the mustache.

Sasquatch Mountain

Lance Henriksen, Cerina Vincent (2006) Police and a group of thieves work together to escape from a legendary monster.

Seen it already. Just posting it here so I can search my blog archives to find it.

Not gonna watch it again.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Today's Word Of The Day

Seven

Jeepers Creepers

Gina Philips, Justin Long (2001) A cloaked figure terrorizes two siblings after they discover mutilated bodies in a country drainpipe.

Its one of those movies that keeps getting shown on Syfy but I've never actually seen.

And now I know why.

Because its dum.

And it stars that annoying Mac guy.

Avalanche: Nature Unleashed

Andrew Lee Potts, Adam Croasdell (2004) Two brothers and and avalanche researcher try to convince villagers that a giant wall of snow will soon destroy their valley.

I've seen Fire: Nature Unleashed, Volcano: Nature Unleashed, and potentially a whole bunch of other Nature Unleashed movies. And they've all been complete and utter shit.

Is this one any different?

Nope.

But they do always have comical accents. The Volcano one had really comical Italian accents, and this seems to be set in Eastern Europe somewhere.

Oh, and did I mention that it sucks?

A lot?

Because it does.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010