Guitar Trance
I’ve had this on loop all day today. It is even good if you double trance by opening a second window after a 15 second delay.
Hi, I’m a Marvel… and I’m a DC: The Musical
They do a lot with a little.
Moon
Moon is an excellent sci-fi movie, and I don’t mean monster-of-the-week sci-fi. Watch it at your first opportunity.
Songs that get stuck in your head
Yes, the Polite Dance Song video was directed by Eric of the Tim and Eric Awesome Show. I had Polite Dance Song stuck in my head for months, until it was forcefully replaced by A-Punk.
Fantastic Contraption
Fantastic Contraption is a really fun little web game. Simple goal, just get the red block inside the goal area using a small array of tools. As with most physics games though, the fun is in creating wacky things. Add the ability to share your contraptions with others via a link, and we’re all set. [...]
Gaelic Storm
A friend at work introduced me to Gaelic Storm since I like Flogging Molly. They don’t have the punk undercurrent that Flogging Molly has, but so far I really like them. My favorite so far: True story. He punched Russell Crowe.
DR. Horrible is the Best Thing Ever.
Seriously, watch this right now. It gets pulled down Sunday evening.
Fourth of July and Hellboy 2
Go see Hellboy 2, it is much better than the first one. I did like the first one, but mostly because I like Hellboy’s character. Hellboy 2 is sitting at an 88% right now on Rottentomatoes. Here’s some fireworks for you: Fourth of July 08 from Paul Brobst on Vimeo.
39 Seconds of Saturday, and Other Stuff
Wall-E is highly recommended. The story is simpler than the Incredibles, but I’d say I enjoyed the movie just as much. It is amazing how much character they can put into something that barely speaks. As usual the CG was a step up. I look forward to Pixar’s next. Wanted was odd. I think I [...]
Alice
This smooth electronic remix of clips from Alice in Wonderland is really awesome. You can get the free mp3 here.
Bullitt
So one great thing about Netflix, of course, is that it recommends stuff for you based on how you have rated things. Last night I wasn’t doing much so I took a look at the recommended on demand movies, and saw Bullitt. Why hasn’t anyone recommended this movie to me before?!? I love action movies [...]
DRM, HDMI, HDCP, COPP, Retardedness
So I just got a good deal on a new monitor. Let me say, the size of a 24″ widescreen feels extravagant and luxurious. The blacks get a little smashed on it, but that can be adjusted and the colors in general are great. My last monitor was a TN panel so this is a [...]
The Counter Has Awesome Burgers
I have been questing for awesome burger joints since I came to LA. Everyone would recommend the usual like In and Out or Fatburger. Those are both very good, but still fall under the realm of fast food. Finally, after many years here, someone recommended a place that serves a burger that I would classify [...]
Ignis Solus
del.icio.us Tags: Machinima, Team Fortress 2, TF2 I’ve always had a soft spot for good Machinima. It is very interesting how expressive these can be, given the limitations of available animations. Even something as simple as position and orientation can convey emotion. Also I like the music.
Portal
Portal is a lot of fun, even though it is short. Total time it took around three hours to finish, but it is an extremely polished experience. The difficulty curve is just right. The first few puzzles are very simple, but that seems to fit with the setting. You are a lab rat. They can [...]
Halo Wars Looks Boring
I’m not sold on the idea of RTS games on the consoles in the first place, at least not in their current form. Selection is just too cumbersome, even with the BFME control style. From what we’ve seen of Halo Wars so far it doesn’t look like I will be changing my outlook any time [...]
Lego Movie 2
Without further adieu, I present to you my nephew’s second stop motion Lego movie. My favorite part? The Stormtrooper’s heads rolling out of the way after they get squashed, and the big red laser beams hitting Jar Jar Binks. If I remember correctly, Obi-Wan defeated General Greivous in Episode 3. Details, details… Once Lego Movie [...]
Grosse-Pointe Blank
Grosse-Pointe Blank is on my YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS movie list. It’s funny, has some action, and let’s not forget it has Jeremy Piven. The real reason for this post is that I saw a review of it recently, at Double Viking (warning, the article is fine but the rest of the site is [...]
Championship Pac-Man
The new Pac-Man game on Xbox Live Arcade is awesome. I’m really surprised at how such small changes to the gameplay result in such a different experience. The timer and pacing make it feel much more frenetic. The way the pellets spawn on either side via grabbing the fruit adds some strategy that was never [...]
