2008. Disease specialists return to a long-quarantined country to find a cure for a deadly virus. Starring: Rhona Mitra, Malcolm McDowell, Bob Hoskins, Adrian Lester, Alexander Siddig, David O'Hara. Director: Neil Marshall. From United Kingdom.
Lessons from this movie: If you're worried about people jumping into your car through your windows as your driving down the street, a Bentley Continental GT is not the car for you. Apparently they should just hang Welcome Mats from the window sills. Two people dove into the car during this movie, with little difficulty.
And if you're ever driving in Scotland, and see a dirt path leading off the road, don't drive down it. Its a cliff. FYI.
Also, bonus Alexander Siddig! You may remember him as Dr. Julian Bashir on DS9. But, this time, with a beard!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Today's Word Of The Day
Six.
Back up to 6 wheels, and have now finally achieved 6 cylinders. Officially at least.
Finally got around to getting it registered.
Back up to 6 wheels, and have now finally achieved 6 cylinders. Officially at least.
Finally got around to getting it registered.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Bonus Word of The Day!
Philatelist
Unsure if Philately is funner to say, but they're both pretty good in that respect
Unsure if Philately is funner to say, but they're both pretty good in that respect
Ice Quake
2010. Liquid methane triggers a series of devastating earthquakes that threaten the planet. Starring: Brendan Fehr, Holly Dignard, Victor Garber. Director Paul Ziller.
Syfy Saturday movie from 12/11.
Well, lets just say that I had about 150 pages to go in my book at the beginning of this, and now I have significantly less.
Although, technically, I first started watching this at least a week or so ago, so I probably had significantly more than 150 pages to go at that point.
Also, it had the dad guy from Alias. And he's a colonel. Army Colonel. Although all of the new digital camo schemes look really dumb, they do allow for easy identification of the branch of service of the particular dude wearing the uniform. So, there's that. ACU does look really dumb though. ABU's not much better. MARPAT isn't as bad, but without wearing any sort of gear (just the BDU pants and blouse), it looks pretty bad. The new Navy stuff looks kinda cool and futuristic. But completely unsuited to the use. (Why would you want camo that is all dark and stuff, when all the boats and ships and stuff are a light gray? Also, wouldn't you want something that is bright freaking orange or Hi-Viz or something? So, if you fell overboard, people could actually see you, rather than you blending in with the water?
So, basically, the equivalent of one sentence of substance about the movie, and then a whole bunch of ranting. Par for the course, no?
Syfy Saturday movie from 12/11.
Well, lets just say that I had about 150 pages to go in my book at the beginning of this, and now I have significantly less.
Although, technically, I first started watching this at least a week or so ago, so I probably had significantly more than 150 pages to go at that point.
Also, it had the dad guy from Alias. And he's a colonel. Army Colonel. Although all of the new digital camo schemes look really dumb, they do allow for easy identification of the branch of service of the particular dude wearing the uniform. So, there's that. ACU does look really dumb though. ABU's not much better. MARPAT isn't as bad, but without wearing any sort of gear (just the BDU pants and blouse), it looks pretty bad. The new Navy stuff looks kinda cool and futuristic. But completely unsuited to the use. (Why would you want camo that is all dark and stuff, when all the boats and ships and stuff are a light gray? Also, wouldn't you want something that is bright freaking orange or Hi-Viz or something? So, if you fell overboard, people could actually see you, rather than you blending in with the water?
So, basically, the equivalent of one sentence of substance about the movie, and then a whole bunch of ranting. Par for the course, no?
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Today's Word Of The Day
White
Was supposed to be a white Christmas, not a white Boxing Day. Not that it was a particularly white Boxing Day.
Was supposed to be a white Christmas, not a white Boxing Day. Not that it was a particularly white Boxing Day.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Favorite line still is Mutt's "That's not fair. She got to drive the truck."
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Messengers 2: The Scarecrow
2009. Sinister events plague a farmer and his family when he places a scarecrow in his field. Starring: Norman Reedus, Heather Stephens, Claire Holt, Richard Riehle, Darcy Fowers, Matthew McNulty. Director: Marten Barnewitz.
Syfy Saturday movie from 11/6.
Starring the worse of the Boondock Saints.
And a good bit of Blurred Syfy Boobs.
Probably the best part of this movie was the crazy old guy. Played by the old guy with the mustache from Office Space.
And I shall get around to finishing this at some point in the future.
Syfy Saturday movie from 11/6.
Starring the worse of the Boondock Saints.
And a good bit of Blurred Syfy Boobs.
Probably the best part of this movie was the crazy old guy. Played by the old guy with the mustache from Office Space.
And I shall get around to finishing this at some point in the future.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Today's Word Of The Day
Fun!
Had an enjoyable time driving home. People going the other direction seemed less pleased. But they were going up the steep hill, and I was going down...
Had an enjoyable time driving home. People going the other direction seemed less pleased. But they were going up the steep hill, and I was going down...
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
My hay has been behaving badly.
I think I shall go hit it.
That would be how my dad signed off of Google Chat this evening... I was highly amused.
That would be how my dad signed off of Google Chat this evening... I was highly amused.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Today's Word Of The Day
Ow.
Went climbing for the first time since, oh, say, September. Definitely feeling it in my finger...
But, hey, I'm climbing, and I have the appropriate number of bones in my finger, so its all good...
Went climbing for the first time since, oh, say, September. Definitely feeling it in my finger...
But, hey, I'm climbing, and I have the appropriate number of bones in my finger, so its all good...
Saturday, December 11, 2010
The Golden Compass
2007. In a parallel world, a girl sets out on an epic quest to save her friend. Starring Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliot, Evea Green, Tom Courtenay. Director Chris Weitz.
There is only one reason to watch this movie. Panserbjorne. Panserbjorne voiced by Ian McKellen. And, on a lesser note, panserbjorne voiced by Ian McShane. Also, in case you don't have any clue what I'm talking about, or don't speak Danish, Panserbjorne means Armored Bears. Armored Polar Bears.
Hopefully kicking the crap out of stuff. But, that hasn't happened yet. I'm really holding out hope, though. Although, it took almost an hour for the first panserbjorn to show up.
In other news, PanserMcKellen will eff your shit up. Although, he doesn't do nearly enough of it.
There is only one reason to watch this movie. Panserbjorne. Panserbjorne voiced by Ian McKellen. And, on a lesser note, panserbjorne voiced by Ian McShane. Also, in case you don't have any clue what I'm talking about, or don't speak Danish, Panserbjorne means Armored Bears. Armored Polar Bears.
Hopefully kicking the crap out of stuff. But, that hasn't happened yet. I'm really holding out hope, though. Although, it took almost an hour for the first panserbjorn to show up.
In other news, PanserMcKellen will eff your shit up. Although, he doesn't do nearly enough of it.
Today's Word Of The Day
Done.
Almost 4000 pages later (3795 by my count), and I'm done with the Dark Tower series. Got a few more books to go, and then I'm gonna have to figure out what I'm gonna read next.
Almost 4000 pages later (3795 by my count), and I'm done with the Dark Tower series. Got a few more books to go, and then I'm gonna have to figure out what I'm gonna read next.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Frozen Cider?
Well, not quite frozen, but sort of slushy.
Its pretty awesome. Completely unexpected and unplanned, but pretty awesome nonetheless...
Its pretty awesome. Completely unexpected and unplanned, but pretty awesome nonetheless...
Today's Word Of The Day
Fleuueuwueueuwuegh.
In addition to being the Swedish word for 7, its a pretty accurate sound description for how I'm feeling right now. Its Wednesday, and I've already worked my allotted 40 hours. Luckily, Extended Work Week here I come!
And donuts.
In addition to being the Swedish word for 7, its a pretty accurate sound description for how I'm feeling right now. Its Wednesday, and I've already worked my allotted 40 hours. Luckily, Extended Work Week here I come!
And donuts.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Red: Werewolf Hunter
2010. A descendant of Little Red Riding Hood hunts werewolves. Starring: Felicia Day, Kavan Smith, Stephen McHattie.
Syfy Saturday movie from 10/30.
Wow, its been a while since I've done one of these. And what better way to return than one with Major Lorne in it.
Although, it does seem that Major Lorne just got et by a werewolf in the first 10 minutes. Must have missed the werewolf hunting class in Major School.
Oh. Not et, just bit. So, now looks like the climax of the movie will be WereLorne and Felicia Day in some sort of climatic battle, which will either involve WereLorne sacrificing himself to save Little Red Riding Felicia or WereLorne rejecting his Werewolf nature and taking down the evil baddie. Or the ending of the movie will be something that I completely miss because I'm screwing around on the internet instead of paying attention.
Also, in case you were wondering, the evil baddie seems to be Jack Nicholson gone horribly, horribly wrong. But he's wearing a porkpie, so I'm kinda rooting for him. Because none of the "good" guys seem to have any sort of fancy headwear at all.
Apparently the process of transforming into a werewolf involves sounding like you're horribly constipated.
Also, Stupid Beardy-Face is talking awkwardly loud.
And I was wrong. Little Red Riding Whatsername ended up having to kill WereLorne.
And then I didn't care.
Syfy Saturday movie from 10/30.
Wow, its been a while since I've done one of these. And what better way to return than one with Major Lorne in it.
Although, it does seem that Major Lorne just got et by a werewolf in the first 10 minutes. Must have missed the werewolf hunting class in Major School.
Oh. Not et, just bit. So, now looks like the climax of the movie will be WereLorne and Felicia Day in some sort of climatic battle, which will either involve WereLorne sacrificing himself to save Little Red Riding Felicia or WereLorne rejecting his Werewolf nature and taking down the evil baddie. Or the ending of the movie will be something that I completely miss because I'm screwing around on the internet instead of paying attention.
Also, in case you were wondering, the evil baddie seems to be Jack Nicholson gone horribly, horribly wrong. But he's wearing a porkpie, so I'm kinda rooting for him. Because none of the "good" guys seem to have any sort of fancy headwear at all.
Apparently the process of transforming into a werewolf involves sounding like you're horribly constipated.
Also, Stupid Beardy-Face is talking awkwardly loud.
And I was wrong. Little Red Riding Whatsername ended up having to kill WereLorne.
And then I didn't care.
Pink Floyd: The Wall
The downside of this Palladia HD channel is that it blanks out naughty language.
Like "Jewish".
In other news, Bob Geldof is no Roger Waters.
Like "Jewish".
In other news, Bob Geldof is no Roger Waters.
Say Yes to Booty
Choosing a child named "Booty" or "Buti" or something pronounced similarly is a pretty unfortunate choice when you're going with the "Say yes to *insert child's name here*" sort of paradigm.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Random Place that Just Popped Into My Head
Gdansk.
Didn't "randomly" pop into my head as the title might indicate, but that certainly doesn't mean that it isn't fun to say.
Not that I have any conception of where it is. I'm gonna go with Poland. They really like their closely spaced consonants, with no pesky vowels, those Poles...
Hot diggety damn. Turns out that I am spectacularly awesome. In this case, at randomly guessing where random places are. Because Gdansk is totally in Poland. I wanna go.
No clue if there's anything even there that's worth seeing or experiencing, but who wouldn't want to be able to say they were in Gdansk? Plus, if you lop off two of the letters, add an apostrophe, and do some creative capitalization, you get "Dan's". Which, in my mind, makes it almost my city.
Didn't "randomly" pop into my head as the title might indicate, but that certainly doesn't mean that it isn't fun to say.
Not that I have any conception of where it is. I'm gonna go with Poland. They really like their closely spaced consonants, with no pesky vowels, those Poles...
Hot diggety damn. Turns out that I am spectacularly awesome. In this case, at randomly guessing where random places are. Because Gdansk is totally in Poland. I wanna go.
No clue if there's anything even there that's worth seeing or experiencing, but who wouldn't want to be able to say they were in Gdansk? Plus, if you lop off two of the letters, add an apostrophe, and do some creative capitalization, you get "Dan's". Which, in my mind, makes it almost my city.
Palladia HD
I have no idea what channel you are, or what you're all about, but David Gilmour: Live in Gdansk, followed by Pink Floyd: The Wall... In HD, no less...
Hell, yes...
Hell, yes...
Seriously, Stephen King?
That's how Randall Flagg dies?
The uber-evil antagonist of The Stand, and countless other books of yours? And that's how you kill him off? Not with a bang, but a whimper?
I'm thoroughly disappointed. In fact, I haven't actually picked up the book again since I read that on Tuesday evening. In fact, I decided to watch some crappy Shia LaBoeoeaoaoeoeoaoeoaeoaeooaoef movie instead.
In my opinion, this is the most disappointing part of the entire series thus far. I think he was a good enough villain to deserve a better death. I'd have preferred at the hands of Roland, but, honestly, just about anything, other than this would have been preferable...
The uber-evil antagonist of The Stand, and countless other books of yours? And that's how you kill him off? Not with a bang, but a whimper?
I'm thoroughly disappointed. In fact, I haven't actually picked up the book again since I read that on Tuesday evening. In fact, I decided to watch some crappy Shia LaBoeoeaoaoeoeoaoeoaeoaeooaoef movie instead.
In my opinion, this is the most disappointing part of the entire series thus far. I think he was a good enough villain to deserve a better death. I'd have preferred at the hands of Roland, but, honestly, just about anything, other than this would have been preferable...
Today's Word Of The Day
Ahhh...
I like my bed so much significantlier more than hotel beds... Nice to be home. At least for a little while.
I like my bed so much significantlier more than hotel beds... Nice to be home. At least for a little while.
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