Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Quality Quotables #11
"Julia grabbed life by the horns... and threw it in the soup."
(from a host on the podcast Filmspotting referring to Meryl Streep as Julia Child in the movie Julie and Julia)
(from a host on the podcast Filmspotting referring to Meryl Streep as Julia Child in the movie Julie and Julia)
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Beautiful Girls That Catch My Eye #7: Marisa Miller
This is a bit of a "duh" for most people, but this picture was just amazing.
The full article can be found at the following website: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS92184+02-Nov-2009+PRN20091102Today Marisa Miller announced that she has expanded her relationship with Harley-Davidson to salute active and retired U.S. military personnel during the month of November, as part of the Motor
Company's first-ever "Military Appreciation Month" campaign.
I have three words for you:
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners
From a Very Important Hollywood Mogul (from http://whedonesque.com/comments/22240)
Dear Sirs/Ma'ams,
I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where 'hood' was capitalized 'cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I have heard through the 'grapevine' that the Terminator franchise is for sale, and I am prepared to make a pre-emptive bid RIGHT NOW to wrap this dealio up. This is not a joke, this is not a scam, this is not available on TV. I will write a check TODAY for $10,000, and viola! Terminator off your hands.
No, you didn't miscount. That's four -- FOUR! -- zeroes after that one. That's to show you I mean business. And I mean show business. Nikki Finke says the Terminator concept is played. Well, here's what I have to say to Nikki Finke: you are a fine journalist and please don't ever notice me. The Terminator story is as formative and important in our culture -- and my pretend play -- as any I can think of. It's far from over. And before you Terminator-Owners (I have trouble remembering names) rush to cash that sweet cheque, let me give you a taste of what I could do with that franchise:
1) Terminator... of the Rings! Yeah, what if he time-travelled TOO far... back to when there was dragons and wizards? (I think it was the Dark Ages.) Hasta La Vista, Boramir! Cool, huh? "Now you gonna be Gandalf the Red!" RRRRIP! But then he totally helps, because he's a cyborg and he doesn't give a s#&% about the ring -- it has no power over him! And he can carry it AND Frodo AND Sam AND f@%& up some orcs while he's doing it. This stuff just comes to me. I mean it. (I will also offer $10,000 for the Lord of the Rings franchise).
2) More Glau. Hey. There's a reason they're called "Summer" movies.
3) Can you say... musical? Well don't. Even I know that's an awful idea.
4) Christian Bale's John Connor will get a throat lozenge. This will also help his Batwork (ten grand for that franchise too, btw.)
5) More porn. John Connor never told Kyle Reese this, but his main objective in going to the past was to get some. What if there's a lot of future-babies that have to be made? Cue wah-wah pedal guitar -- and dollar signs!
6) The movies will stop getting less cool.
Okay. There's more -- this brain don't quit! (though it has occasionally been fired) -- but I think you get my drift. I really believe the Terminator franchise has only begun to plumb the depths of questioning the human condition during awesome stunts, and I'd like to shepherd it through the next phase. The money is there, but more importantly, the heart is there. But more importantly, money. Think about it. End this bloody bidding war before it begins, and put the Terminator in the hands of someone who watched the first one more than any other movie in college, including "Song of Norway" (no current franchise offer).
Sincerely,
Joss Whedon.
Dear Sirs/Ma'ams,
I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where 'hood' was capitalized 'cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I have heard through the 'grapevine' that the Terminator franchise is for sale, and I am prepared to make a pre-emptive bid RIGHT NOW to wrap this dealio up. This is not a joke, this is not a scam, this is not available on TV. I will write a check TODAY for $10,000, and viola! Terminator off your hands.
No, you didn't miscount. That's four -- FOUR! -- zeroes after that one. That's to show you I mean business. And I mean show business. Nikki Finke says the Terminator concept is played. Well, here's what I have to say to Nikki Finke: you are a fine journalist and please don't ever notice me. The Terminator story is as formative and important in our culture -- and my pretend play -- as any I can think of. It's far from over. And before you Terminator-Owners (I have trouble remembering names) rush to cash that sweet cheque, let me give you a taste of what I could do with that franchise:
1) Terminator... of the Rings! Yeah, what if he time-travelled TOO far... back to when there was dragons and wizards? (I think it was the Dark Ages.) Hasta La Vista, Boramir! Cool, huh? "Now you gonna be Gandalf the Red!" RRRRIP! But then he totally helps, because he's a cyborg and he doesn't give a s#&% about the ring -- it has no power over him! And he can carry it AND Frodo AND Sam AND f@%& up some orcs while he's doing it. This stuff just comes to me. I mean it. (I will also offer $10,000 for the Lord of the Rings franchise).
2) More Glau. Hey. There's a reason they're called "Summer" movies.
3) Can you say... musical? Well don't. Even I know that's an awful idea.
4) Christian Bale's John Connor will get a throat lozenge. This will also help his Batwork (ten grand for that franchise too, btw.)
5) More porn. John Connor never told Kyle Reese this, but his main objective in going to the past was to get some. What if there's a lot of future-babies that have to be made? Cue wah-wah pedal guitar -- and dollar signs!
6) The movies will stop getting less cool.
Okay. There's more -- this brain don't quit! (though it has occasionally been fired) -- but I think you get my drift. I really believe the Terminator franchise has only begun to plumb the depths of questioning the human condition during awesome stunts, and I'd like to shepherd it through the next phase. The money is there, but more importantly, the heart is there. But more importantly, money. Think about it. End this bloody bidding war before it begins, and put the Terminator in the hands of someone who watched the first one more than any other movie in college, including "Song of Norway" (no current franchise offer).
Sincerely,
Joss Whedon.
Monday, November 2, 2009
My Week 10 NCAA Football Heisman Rankings
1. Mark Ingram - Comporable rushing yards and touchdowns to other top backs. Only back leading an undefeated team.
2. Tim Tebow - Comprable total yards to McCoy, but 2 more total TD, 1/2 the INT, in a tougher defensive conference.
3. Colt McCoy - Leading a legitimate undefeated team with not nearly the weapons that people expected.
4. Case Keenum - Leading a 1 loss Houston team to win after win with insane numbers. He has almost 1,000 more passing yards than Jimmy Clausen and 6 more TDs.
5. Jimmy Clausen - 400 more passing yards, but 6 less TD than Kellen Moore. They have played a much more difficult schedule and has had some near perfect games against decent opposition.
On the verge: Kellen Moore (Boise State) and Jauizz Rogers (Oregon St.)
2. Tim Tebow - Comprable total yards to McCoy, but 2 more total TD, 1/2 the INT, in a tougher defensive conference.
3. Colt McCoy - Leading a legitimate undefeated team with not nearly the weapons that people expected.
4. Case Keenum - Leading a 1 loss Houston team to win after win with insane numbers. He has almost 1,000 more passing yards than Jimmy Clausen and 6 more TDs.
5. Jimmy Clausen - 400 more passing yards, but 6 less TD than Kellen Moore. They have played a much more difficult schedule and has had some near perfect games against decent opposition.
On the verge: Kellen Moore (Boise State) and Jauizz Rogers (Oregon St.)
My Week 10 NCAA College Football Top 25
1. Florida
2. Alabama
3. Texas
4. Iowa
5. Cincinnati
6. TCU
7. Oregon
8. Boise State
9. Georgia Tech
10. LSU
11. Penn State
12. USC
13. Miami (FL)
14. Pittsburgh
15. Houston
16. Utah
17. Ohio State
18. Notre Dame
19. Virginia Tech
20. California
21. Wisconsin
22. Arizona
23. South Florida
24. BYU
25. Oklahoma State
Total Zero Loss Teams Remaining - 7
Total One Loss Teams Remaining - 7
Total Two Loss Teams Remaining - 16
Total Three Loss Teams in Rankings - 1
Two Loss Teams Not in Rankings: Temple, Idaho, Troy, West Virginia, Rutgers, Central Michigan
2. Alabama
3. Texas
4. Iowa
5. Cincinnati
6. TCU
7. Oregon
8. Boise State
9. Georgia Tech
10. LSU
11. Penn State
12. USC
13. Miami (FL)
14. Pittsburgh
15. Houston
16. Utah
17. Ohio State
18. Notre Dame
19. Virginia Tech
20. California
21. Wisconsin
22. Arizona
23. South Florida
24. BYU
25. Oklahoma State
Total Zero Loss Teams Remaining - 7
Total One Loss Teams Remaining - 7
Total Two Loss Teams Remaining - 16
Total Three Loss Teams in Rankings - 1
Two Loss Teams Not in Rankings: Temple, Idaho, Troy, West Virginia, Rutgers, Central Michigan
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