Took my brother, his wife and a couple of our friends to O'Hare this morning. When I say 'took' I really mean 'drove my brother's van back home for them' and by 'morning' I mean 'left at 3:15am'.
Ugh.
I took a decent nap before leaving and got another one in after coming home but I'm a bit worn out by driving an unfamiliar vehicle through Illinesian construction. I hate the thought of wasting a day, especially as tomorrow is scheduled to be action-packed with bowling, comics, and baseball. Maybe I'll just take any accomplishments for today as a bonus. Maybe that'll work.
Now then, where was I in 'Super Mario Galaxy', hmm?
23 September 2008
21 September 2008
Bit sad that
The Secret Policeman's Ball must have fallen on hard times if they had Jimmy Fallon as part of a recent one.
Just doesn't seem right.
Just doesn't seem right.
18 September 2008
'Balls of Fury' review
A disgraced former child prodigy Ping Pong player is called upon by the FBI to use his skills to infiltrate the headquarters of a possible criminal madman who has a thing for the game. It's like 'Enter the Dragon' but with Ping Pong.
I believe this was meant to be a comedy but there was so little comedic material that it's hard to tell. There are a number of sequences clearly meant to be funny that are anything but funny. Generally funny people (George Lopez, Diedrich Bader) are cast in the film and are rarely humorous. The film is played very straight, which would not necessarily be a problem, but becomes so during the film as nothing counterpoints the 'serious' to be funny. I think the logic was that they'd have everything be serious so that it would make Christopher Walken's wackiness that much more wacky. If so, it didn't work. When the funniest part of the movie is the outtakes during the end credits, there's a problem. It felt like a neutered version of a wacky movie where all the punchlines had been removed.
Some of the humor is just ill conceived. Much of it falls into what I consider the 'Look see!' type of humor as in 'Look see! An oriental mansion in the middle of Central America. Isn't that funny?' In and of itself, no, not really. It's an amusing concept but, of itself, its not funny. There's the 'Look see he's blind!' jokes that are funny when James Wong works the material to the joke's advantage but more often than not I got the impression there was nothing to work with. There's also the 'look see they're gay!' jokes that never get funny and actually grow more and more annoying as they pile up.
Is it because it's a PG-13 film? Did the creators feel constrained by trying to hit a specific rating? I'm not sure. It doesn't seem like it but it's possible.
There are a few humorous moments in the film. It wasn't completely without amusement for me but, on the whole, it just wasn't funny. Not to me anyway.
Strong recommendation to avoid.
I believe this was meant to be a comedy but there was so little comedic material that it's hard to tell. There are a number of sequences clearly meant to be funny that are anything but funny. Generally funny people (George Lopez, Diedrich Bader) are cast in the film and are rarely humorous. The film is played very straight, which would not necessarily be a problem, but becomes so during the film as nothing counterpoints the 'serious' to be funny. I think the logic was that they'd have everything be serious so that it would make Christopher Walken's wackiness that much more wacky. If so, it didn't work. When the funniest part of the movie is the outtakes during the end credits, there's a problem. It felt like a neutered version of a wacky movie where all the punchlines had been removed.
Some of the humor is just ill conceived. Much of it falls into what I consider the 'Look see!' type of humor as in 'Look see! An oriental mansion in the middle of Central America. Isn't that funny?' In and of itself, no, not really. It's an amusing concept but, of itself, its not funny. There's the 'Look see he's blind!' jokes that are funny when James Wong works the material to the joke's advantage but more often than not I got the impression there was nothing to work with. There's also the 'look see they're gay!' jokes that never get funny and actually grow more and more annoying as they pile up.
Is it because it's a PG-13 film? Did the creators feel constrained by trying to hit a specific rating? I'm not sure. It doesn't seem like it but it's possible.
There are a few humorous moments in the film. It wasn't completely without amusement for me but, on the whole, it just wasn't funny. Not to me anyway.
Strong recommendation to avoid.
17 September 2008
Such a deal!
I'm on a number of 'hey buy me!' email listings from the different stores that I've done business with online and a few offline. The other day I got a 'hey we have new product' email from one and went to check out the new DVD and the associated pre-order sales. As it turned out, there were a number of different sales involved and another DVD that I didn't have and was interested in. Was there a deal for just the two DVDs I wanted? No, of course not. The only deal featuring both DVDs would also get be 4 CDs I already had as well as an autographed picture that I was neutral on.
Not needing the 4 CDs, I checked the normal price of the other DVD, considering that I could just order those items. The mega deal with the stuff I already had was still cheaper.
I bought the mega deal. Now I have 4 CDs I have to do something with. I've had tougher jobs. :)
Not needing the 4 CDs, I checked the normal price of the other DVD, considering that I could just order those items. The mega deal with the stuff I already had was still cheaper.
I bought the mega deal. Now I have 4 CDs I have to do something with. I've had tougher jobs. :)
16 September 2008
Progress is what it is
I've hit a point in my cleaning where I need to dispose of some stuff in order to get the room to continue to clean efficiently. I'm not sure what the best route is for some of this stuff. Books and videos can always be taken to a second-hand store but trading cards?
Or how about broken electronic equipment? I need to find a recycler for that stuff.
It's getting more complicated. And I fouled up my one printer by trying to fix it. Haven't had the time to reopen it. I should have known I had too many screws left over...
Or how about broken electronic equipment? I need to find a recycler for that stuff.
It's getting more complicated. And I fouled up my one printer by trying to fix it. Haven't had the time to reopen it. I should have known I had too many screws left over...
15 September 2008
Notebook update
Found that notebook I was looking for. I couldn't find it before because I'd put it away properly. Not used to that. Confused me.
14 September 2008
'A King of Kong, A Fistful of Quarters' review
Everyone wants to feel that they're good at something. For most of us, this is a limited scope sort of thing but it is enough for us to build some healthy self-respect. Perhaps we best understand the expense reporting application so that others in our department at work regularly come to us for assistance. Perhaps our baking skills are excellent so that we can please others with our desserts. Perhaps we're handy with our hands in a way that we can assist others. In the overall scheme of things, these are probably not ways that will gain us celebrity status but can make us happy.
Some have skills that more easily shine on a larger scale. Sports skills, musical skills, comedic skills, acting skills and other entertainment related skills are the sort of thing that can get people to gush over you. Despite your feelings or understanding of your skills, others may encourage you to go 'pro'; that you're good enough to compete at a high level and become a star.
If you're good at playing old video games for high scores, there's an arena to compete in at a high level as well.
'A King of Kong, A Fistful of Quarters' is, at its heart, the story of two men competing for the world high score at Donkey Kong. Along the way, trusts are built and broken, shenanigans occur, blockades are built and beaten, there are failures and successes, laughter and tears.
The characters of both main competitors, Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe, are drawn well. While the concept of two grown men playing a decades old video game for the status of the high score may call to your mind William Shatner's 'Get a life!' expression from Saturday Night Live, the film makes it clear that both men do have a life outside playing this game. Both are married. Both have jobs. We regularly see the children of Mr. Wiebe. While seriously playing Donkey Kong may occasionally overwhelm their lives, it is not their lives. Some of the other individuals are less developed. As a result, many of them only get the opportunity to look a bit crazy.
Of course, film being film, things can be edited in order to make people look different than they are. Some of the extra footage addresses this concept. From the perspective of some of the main participants, they feel they were represented well. One of Billy's friends indicates that Billy is displeased with how he came across but also that he understands how some of the things he did cast him in a certain light.
Being a Big Geek, I found it easy to relate to these people. While I don't know any of them (I walked past Walter Day either in the year but that doesn't really count) I've know people like them. When people do some things that could be considered suspect, I can understand why they'd be defended. I'm not saying I would have done the same things but I understand.
I recommend this movie and the extras (I watched everything but the commentaries). If you're a Big Geek you REALLY need to watch this film. If not, I think it still has an interest due to the way that the story is told. If you're not a Geek, you may better under why we are like we are. At the very least, you might laugh and tell us to get a life. Which is fine.
Some have skills that more easily shine on a larger scale. Sports skills, musical skills, comedic skills, acting skills and other entertainment related skills are the sort of thing that can get people to gush over you. Despite your feelings or understanding of your skills, others may encourage you to go 'pro'; that you're good enough to compete at a high level and become a star.
If you're good at playing old video games for high scores, there's an arena to compete in at a high level as well.
'A King of Kong, A Fistful of Quarters' is, at its heart, the story of two men competing for the world high score at Donkey Kong. Along the way, trusts are built and broken, shenanigans occur, blockades are built and beaten, there are failures and successes, laughter and tears.
The characters of both main competitors, Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe, are drawn well. While the concept of two grown men playing a decades old video game for the status of the high score may call to your mind William Shatner's 'Get a life!' expression from Saturday Night Live, the film makes it clear that both men do have a life outside playing this game. Both are married. Both have jobs. We regularly see the children of Mr. Wiebe. While seriously playing Donkey Kong may occasionally overwhelm their lives, it is not their lives. Some of the other individuals are less developed. As a result, many of them only get the opportunity to look a bit crazy.
Of course, film being film, things can be edited in order to make people look different than they are. Some of the extra footage addresses this concept. From the perspective of some of the main participants, they feel they were represented well. One of Billy's friends indicates that Billy is displeased with how he came across but also that he understands how some of the things he did cast him in a certain light.
Being a Big Geek, I found it easy to relate to these people. While I don't know any of them (I walked past Walter Day either in the year but that doesn't really count) I've know people like them. When people do some things that could be considered suspect, I can understand why they'd be defended. I'm not saying I would have done the same things but I understand.
I recommend this movie and the extras (I watched everything but the commentaries). If you're a Big Geek you REALLY need to watch this film. If not, I think it still has an interest due to the way that the story is told. If you're not a Geek, you may better under why we are like we are. At the very least, you might laugh and tell us to get a life. Which is fine.
13 September 2008
And I need a haircut
I forgot what I was going to say. Oh, yes, that was it.
Once of the things I didn't like about iTunes but was no big deal was that I couldn't find an easy way to add an album cover to an album if iTunes didn't automatically have access to it. As far as I could tell you had to add the art track-by-track and that just wasn't going to happen on a regular basis. With the recently released iTunes 8, this problem has been largely resolved as in 'grid' mode I can add art to the entire album with one drag-and-drop. Nice!
Of course now I want to fix all the 'blank' areas and, well, I really don't need another project to play with. Stupid obsessive compulsive nature...
And where's my other notebook? Turns out I didn't type up some scenes I thought I typed up and I need the notebook before this one for that project. It's gotta be around here somewhere. That's the problem with cleaning up; I can never find anything afterwards...
Once of the things I didn't like about iTunes but was no big deal was that I couldn't find an easy way to add an album cover to an album if iTunes didn't automatically have access to it. As far as I could tell you had to add the art track-by-track and that just wasn't going to happen on a regular basis. With the recently released iTunes 8, this problem has been largely resolved as in 'grid' mode I can add art to the entire album with one drag-and-drop. Nice!
Of course now I want to fix all the 'blank' areas and, well, I really don't need another project to play with. Stupid obsessive compulsive nature...
And where's my other notebook? Turns out I didn't type up some scenes I thought I typed up and I need the notebook before this one for that project. It's gotta be around here somewhere. That's the problem with cleaning up; I can never find anything afterwards...
11 September 2008
Am a bad influence
I'm good at being a bad influence on people's wallets. It's not that I'm a good salesman or anything like that. I can't talk you into wanting something you don't want but I'm good at talking my friends into getting stuff they already want. Sometimes they're hesitating or delaying a purchase and I go 'see how cool this is?' They agree and are doomed.
To those most recently caught in this web, I must say to you the words spoke to me by the mighty Parker:
'You got more money than that.'
To those most recently caught in this web, I must say to you the words spoke to me by the mighty Parker:
'You got more money than that.'
10 September 2008
Eye of the Beholder or Belaugher I guess
So I'm watching Sesame Street yesterday and Jenny McCarthy makes a guest appearance. This boggles my mind briefly as I try to wrap my brain around the idea of a former Playmate on a children's programme.
Then her impressions of different insects just gets sillier and I just sigh. There may be little else I appreciate more than a pretty lady with a sense of humour and a willingness to look silly while expressing it.
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one to think that way. I think that's how Tina Fey got so overrated. She's pretty and has a sense of humour but she's not funny. Not to me anyway. Not regularly anyway.
To each their own. Odd too because normally, from an appearance standpoint, I'd side with the brunette with the glasses over a bleach blonde. Beauty and funny are both in the eye of the beholder.
Then her impressions of different insects just gets sillier and I just sigh. There may be little else I appreciate more than a pretty lady with a sense of humour and a willingness to look silly while expressing it.
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one to think that way. I think that's how Tina Fey got so overrated. She's pretty and has a sense of humour but she's not funny. Not to me anyway. Not regularly anyway.
To each their own. Odd too because normally, from an appearance standpoint, I'd side with the brunette with the glasses over a bleach blonde. Beauty and funny are both in the eye of the beholder.
08 September 2008
Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates - Wha?
I've seen the big budget Microsoft commercial a couple of times now. Bill Gates! Jerry Seinfeld! Woohoo?
It's dumb. I'm not a fan of either gentleman's product and this commercial does nothing to change that. It's silly but not in a funny sort of way. It feels contrived, sort of a 'hey, lets be wacky guys!' sort of way that doesn't feel natural to the players.
Most importantly, it doesn't change my opinion of Microsoft for the better. It doesn't show the product being useful. It doesn't have the brand rubbing up with a hip young entertainer that the young people might enjoy and pay attention to (it would be like Milton Berle doing commercials in the late 60's/early 70's, a decade after his tv success). It doesn't even really show Bill Gates in a good light either. 'Oh look, the billionaire buys cheap shoes, isn't he normal?' Whatever.
Just as importantly, I don't think it does anything for Seinfeld. I saw a recent article that noted an attempt to interest today's college students in his tv show. I didn't catch if they were successful or not. As an ad for the style of humor he used in that show I think it fails as well. Jerry showers full clothed? While he does the serious Jerry 'look I've thought this out' moment after that revelation, he comes across more crazy than anything. It's not a Jerry moment, it's a Kramer moment and doesn't feel right coming from him.
There is another Microsoft ad running around the channels now, one where they have unsuspecting people use the 'next Microsoft OS' and it turns out to be Vista the whole time. People saying 'once you see how to use it, its nice' does a lot more for the product than Jerry Seinfeld wondering if Microsoft will make computers edible.
At least that's what I think. But I didn't get paid millions of dollars to make a commercial for a company that really doesn't need to advertise. Once the money is in your account, what else matters?
It's dumb. I'm not a fan of either gentleman's product and this commercial does nothing to change that. It's silly but not in a funny sort of way. It feels contrived, sort of a 'hey, lets be wacky guys!' sort of way that doesn't feel natural to the players.
Most importantly, it doesn't change my opinion of Microsoft for the better. It doesn't show the product being useful. It doesn't have the brand rubbing up with a hip young entertainer that the young people might enjoy and pay attention to (it would be like Milton Berle doing commercials in the late 60's/early 70's, a decade after his tv success). It doesn't even really show Bill Gates in a good light either. 'Oh look, the billionaire buys cheap shoes, isn't he normal?' Whatever.
Just as importantly, I don't think it does anything for Seinfeld. I saw a recent article that noted an attempt to interest today's college students in his tv show. I didn't catch if they were successful or not. As an ad for the style of humor he used in that show I think it fails as well. Jerry showers full clothed? While he does the serious Jerry 'look I've thought this out' moment after that revelation, he comes across more crazy than anything. It's not a Jerry moment, it's a Kramer moment and doesn't feel right coming from him.
There is another Microsoft ad running around the channels now, one where they have unsuspecting people use the 'next Microsoft OS' and it turns out to be Vista the whole time. People saying 'once you see how to use it, its nice' does a lot more for the product than Jerry Seinfeld wondering if Microsoft will make computers edible.
At least that's what I think. But I didn't get paid millions of dollars to make a commercial for a company that really doesn't need to advertise. Once the money is in your account, what else matters?
07 September 2008
'Silent Night, Deadly Night' Review
Billy just never had a chance. When he was about six, his parents were killed in front of him by a man dressed like Santa Claus. Strike One. Instead of becoming a superhero, he was sent to an orphanage (He could have still been Cyclops, but no...). The Mother Superior taught him that punishment is necessary, with beatings. Strike Two. As a young adult, he gets a job, starts to like a girl, but is forced to dress like Santa and his girl goes off with another guy at the Christmas party. Strike Three. Straight to crazed killing spree!
Now, having just watched most of 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space', we were expecting something more silly, more over the top as the other movie had been. This was not the case. 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' was grim by comparison. There are moments of humour in it but they are moments. They are not generally associated with the murders, not something started by the slasher. In other words, he's not a Freddy Kruger type character. This makes him that much creepier. He's a normal (almost) guy, no supernatural powers, that loses his mind and goes a-killing. You don't know what his limits are and that makes for some tension.
There are a few moments that stretch believability a bit. One in particular that involved a deaf priest was so ridiculous that it made me laugh out loud. The uncut version of the movie that Anchor Bay offers comes with the apology that certain scenes come from a lower quality print. The change is obvious but the lower quality scenes aren't all that bad.
All in all, I was impressed by the film. I thought it was gritty and creepy. I called a joke and a few plot twists but was still concerned about some of the characters. Since the focus was on the killer and not the crew of young adults (aka the victims) it was trickier to determine who would survive. I'm sure the grim quality is part of the reason it was banned at the time of release.
Recommended for those that enjoy slasher films with crazed murderers, blood, and exposed breasts. I'm guessing no one else will be interested.
Now, having just watched most of 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space', we were expecting something more silly, more over the top as the other movie had been. This was not the case. 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' was grim by comparison. There are moments of humour in it but they are moments. They are not generally associated with the murders, not something started by the slasher. In other words, he's not a Freddy Kruger type character. This makes him that much creepier. He's a normal (almost) guy, no supernatural powers, that loses his mind and goes a-killing. You don't know what his limits are and that makes for some tension.
There are a few moments that stretch believability a bit. One in particular that involved a deaf priest was so ridiculous that it made me laugh out loud. The uncut version of the movie that Anchor Bay offers comes with the apology that certain scenes come from a lower quality print. The change is obvious but the lower quality scenes aren't all that bad.
All in all, I was impressed by the film. I thought it was gritty and creepy. I called a joke and a few plot twists but was still concerned about some of the characters. Since the focus was on the killer and not the crew of young adults (aka the victims) it was trickier to determine who would survive. I'm sure the grim quality is part of the reason it was banned at the time of release.
Recommended for those that enjoy slasher films with crazed murderers, blood, and exposed breasts. I'm guessing no one else will be interested.
06 September 2008
Odd night at the ol' ball game
While we tailgated, Moppy was also working on Sunday's game. He'd purchased a number of tickets some time ago for the group and had a number of people bail on him this week. His phone kept buzzing as he tried to line up people to fill the gaps on Sunday as he didn't want to waste the tickets or go through the hassle of trying to deal with them in other ways. As Friday night games tend to be just him and me, I spent a good deal of time not doing much.
The vehicle next to us had four young ladies in it and, after Moppy's third phone call, I was beckoned to join them as they took pity on me for being 'abandoned' by my buddy. I did hang out with them for a few minutes until Moppy 'saved' me from them and we ended up going inside not long after that. I was pleased that the most attractive one of the group (in my opinion anyway) was the one that called to me. I chit-chatted to the group rather politely. I still have the feeling that I was supposed to do something there, something much more whatever, but I didn't. I really have no 'game' in those circumstances and we didn't speak long enough for me to relax with their group so I probably looked like an idiot, which would be nothing new.
Once inside and comfortable, it doesn't take long for all that beer to seek escape. As I exited the little geek's room, I heard my name called rather enthusiastically. It was my former boss' boss' boss, the gentleman who had the unpleasant task of informing me that my position had been eliminated. As I'm not good remembering names and I was unaware that he had any long-term memories of me, I was impressed he recognized me. We chit-chatted for a moment, he wished me luck again, and we both were smiling when we departed. I just thought it odd that he was up in the cheap seats. I would have thought he could afford better. Maybe he got the tickets as a last second thing. It's really not important as what was important is that it was nice to see him.
The game went into extra innings. Three of the last four games I've been to have gone to extra innings. The important thing here is that the Brewers won, finally broke their losing streak, and made up a game in the standings.
If it was an odd night at the ol' ball game, at least it ended well.
The vehicle next to us had four young ladies in it and, after Moppy's third phone call, I was beckoned to join them as they took pity on me for being 'abandoned' by my buddy. I did hang out with them for a few minutes until Moppy 'saved' me from them and we ended up going inside not long after that. I was pleased that the most attractive one of the group (in my opinion anyway) was the one that called to me. I chit-chatted to the group rather politely. I still have the feeling that I was supposed to do something there, something much more whatever, but I didn't. I really have no 'game' in those circumstances and we didn't speak long enough for me to relax with their group so I probably looked like an idiot, which would be nothing new.
Once inside and comfortable, it doesn't take long for all that beer to seek escape. As I exited the little geek's room, I heard my name called rather enthusiastically. It was my former boss' boss' boss, the gentleman who had the unpleasant task of informing me that my position had been eliminated. As I'm not good remembering names and I was unaware that he had any long-term memories of me, I was impressed he recognized me. We chit-chatted for a moment, he wished me luck again, and we both were smiling when we departed. I just thought it odd that he was up in the cheap seats. I would have thought he could afford better. Maybe he got the tickets as a last second thing. It's really not important as what was important is that it was nice to see him.
The game went into extra innings. Three of the last four games I've been to have gone to extra innings. The important thing here is that the Brewers won, finally broke their losing streak, and made up a game in the standings.
If it was an odd night at the ol' ball game, at least it ended well.
05 September 2008
Tinkering
I've been tinkering these past couple days with my computers. There's been the purchasing of some items and the installing of programmes, not to mention the opening of computers and the rearranging of hardware. It almost feels like I was at work again. So far everything's still working so that's a nice confidence booster.
'The Time Meddler' - Brief Review
I finished watching the Doctor Who story entitled 'The Time Meddler' yesterday. This story closed out the second series of the programme way back in 1965. I think I last saw it back in 1989 or 1990, whenever the local PBS stations last aired it.
It's 1066 and the TARDIS arrives in England. Viking raids are common on the Saxons living there and the Doctor quickly determines that the big blow-out between the two groups is yet to come. Once a wristwatch and a record player are found, the travelers know something is up. Can it be that there's another time traveler around?
It's not a great story but it's got some nice elements to it. While some efforts are made to individualize the Vikings and Saxons, for the most part they come across as a blob of people. A lot of the story revolves around the fact that the Doctor and his companions just keep missing each other. The second episode is rather slow, despite it having the big fight scene in it, as star William Hartnell is on vacation that week and the story doesn't really progress with him absent.
Given the context of the programme at the time, this story would have been more fascinating. While in the story previous the Daleks were shown to have a time machine as well, the time traveler in this story doesn't just have a time machine, he's got a TARDIS just like the Doctor. For the first time in the programme's history another traveler of the Doctor's kind appears, not counting Susan as she was with the Doctor. The name 'Time Lords' would not be spoken for another 4 years and the planet they live on would not be named 'Gallifrey' for another 4 years after that. This would have been a big deal at the time.
One thing that I really like was a relatively meaningless special effect. While the story was shot in the studio, there are times when the characters are standing on a cliff. Behind them in the sky, clouds move. I think that really made the set look nice, really added to the illusion that they were outside.
Thumbs moderately up. Not recommended for people who can't deal with television in black and white or with powerfully short attention spans. If you're not already keen on Doctor Who, this isn't the story that will change your mind about the show.
It's 1066 and the TARDIS arrives in England. Viking raids are common on the Saxons living there and the Doctor quickly determines that the big blow-out between the two groups is yet to come. Once a wristwatch and a record player are found, the travelers know something is up. Can it be that there's another time traveler around?
It's not a great story but it's got some nice elements to it. While some efforts are made to individualize the Vikings and Saxons, for the most part they come across as a blob of people. A lot of the story revolves around the fact that the Doctor and his companions just keep missing each other. The second episode is rather slow, despite it having the big fight scene in it, as star William Hartnell is on vacation that week and the story doesn't really progress with him absent.
Given the context of the programme at the time, this story would have been more fascinating. While in the story previous the Daleks were shown to have a time machine as well, the time traveler in this story doesn't just have a time machine, he's got a TARDIS just like the Doctor. For the first time in the programme's history another traveler of the Doctor's kind appears, not counting Susan as she was with the Doctor. The name 'Time Lords' would not be spoken for another 4 years and the planet they live on would not be named 'Gallifrey' for another 4 years after that. This would have been a big deal at the time.
One thing that I really like was a relatively meaningless special effect. While the story was shot in the studio, there are times when the characters are standing on a cliff. Behind them in the sky, clouds move. I think that really made the set look nice, really added to the illusion that they were outside.
Thumbs moderately up. Not recommended for people who can't deal with television in black and white or with powerfully short attention spans. If you're not already keen on Doctor Who, this isn't the story that will change your mind about the show.
04 September 2008
Ah-cho!
I don't think that I'm allergic to anything but the dustier corners of the archive are testing that theory. Sneezing for a minute straight will change your perspective on the situation.
Better out than in.
Better out than in.
03 September 2008
Thanks but I knew that part
I've been reminded of the fact that yesterday I was talking about my beer gut and there's a simple logical equation to be had there because of it. As I gave up soda some years back (apart from the occasional tipple), I see no reason to give up beer as well.
Where would be the fun in that?
Where would be the fun in that?
02 September 2008
Weight
I've been walking regularly during my period of non-employment. I've tried to get in at least a half-hour a day but have extended it to an hour on occasion. I've also increased my fiber intake and have felt some benefits from that. Overall, I'm feeling more fit.
I haven't dropped any weight however. I'd like to think that I've gained some muscle and that would impact my weight. I still feel like I've got a bit of a tire around my gut and that annoys me.
Not sure what I'm going to do about that just yet.
I haven't dropped any weight however. I'd like to think that I've gained some muscle and that would impact my weight. I still feel like I've got a bit of a tire around my gut and that annoys me.
Not sure what I'm going to do about that just yet.
31 August 2008
Feelings of Accomplishment Rising
Finished a draft of a story yesterday. I think it needs a little work yet but I believe that the text is generally complete. Am increasingly convinced that the script I've been working on is nearly done, at least for a first draft.
Considering the energy of Friday, this is really good timing. Onward and upward!
Considering the energy of Friday, this is really good timing. Onward and upward!
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