Sandwiches

Blogging regularly is pretty fun. Someday I hope to become a masterful and prolific blogger, with thousands of readers. That will no doubt never happen, unless I figure out a specific topic to write about. It'd be nice if a company would send me CDs, DVDs or video games for free, then I would be obligated to blog. How perfect would that be?

Maybe I should do a weekly thing in which I post about random things I see/hear/read, and rip on it. Maybe I won't rip on it as a rule... but I will be stern with my appraisals. Let's try one now:

Delta Farce! What an idea for a film; rednecks, war and Larry the Cable Guy. I'm sure there is a plot, or something similar, but from the TV spot I see this as an updated "In the Army Now". Does anyone else remember that film? One of Pauly Shore's first movies, which kicked off a lengthy and prolific career. Ok, that was a bit low, I think Pauly Shore is actually semi-entertaining, especially now that he is able to make fun of himself. I however don't think, that with the downfall of studio cinema since the 1970, this "new" movie will be worth a dime. I could be being critical, but let's look at a graph here.

Sadly, the "Time Vs. Quality of Movie" graph shows us why this movie might statistically suck. Factor in that rednecks (in my opinion) are a lot more tragic than they are hilarious, you get an equation for box office poison. Ok, Box Office poison is a very harsh term, this movie may do really good in the box office, but again, that might be a very sad look at our society. This movie is the equivalent of a flaming bag of shit on my door step. I could be an asshole and rag on Larry the Cable guy, but that won't make the movie any better. What if the movie is actually good? Then I will look like an asshole. Maybe this is why I don't have a blog with loyal readers, my writing is without edge. Anyways, someone should watch it and tell me if it is passable.

Thanks to IMDB for all the research material.

Labels: movies, review

Leth gets Beat

And boy did we love it. The Grim Beat (some young blokes from Calgary) came down and killed the TnG, and we had a great time. Check them out if they are near you, and check out the pictures by clicking the link.

Labels: funk, lethbridge, music, photography, review

RJD2: The Third Hand

I finally got a listen through of RJD2's new album "The Third Hand" (XL Recordings) and I must say I am pleasantly surprised. I've listened to, and enjoyed "Deadringer" in the past, and was expecting some more samples, and an all around good disc to party to. However, after a first listen, the album sounds more like a porno soundtrack, than a collection of instrumental Hip-hop anthems.

This is not a bad thing. This is in my opinion, possibly the best thing to happen to RJD2, an organic record. Granted, I've only given it a fraction of the listen I have give to "Deadringer", but I am liking the new sound. If you're a big fan, you may be a little disappointed, but then again, it's all up to your ears.

Labels: music, review

License to Ill

I've been rather sick lately, making the first few days of school rather hard. It's fine though, it's given me a chance to experiment with cough and cold medicines. Speaking of experimenting, did you guys see the move Apple made? The iPhone? WOW. Internet, Mp3 player, PDA, it's all there! I'm not going to buy one due to the extreme price, and the fact that I JUST bought a new phone. However, I think the next generation of iPhone will have a few nicer features, and I will be in a better income bracket.

The real coolness that I may get tricked in to buying is the AppleTV. Did anyone else see it? Streaming music and movies from your computer up in to your TV. Pretty radical in my opinion, I don't think I can afford it, or the type of TV that be best suited for such a device. Also, since I think it only really plays content encoded in specific ways, very Apple ways, if you catch my drift. I think I would prefer something that excels at streaming anytype of video I want. I guess you cannot always get what you want. Apple Computers

You can read my blog about "The Sociology of Mass Communication" at blood*like*atlantic. Should be a fun class.

Labels: life, news, review, school

Have a Nice Fright

Since I am in the blogging mood, I would like to review a movie I recently saw.

The movie is called "The Pursuit of Happyness" and stars Will Smith and his young son, who's name I am too lazy look up. The movie features various instances of a young african-american man who is continually screwed by the world. Luckily for him, he never gives up, and never turns to substance abuse. Due to his iron-clad determination, he is able to get a job as a stock broker, even though he had no post secondary education. Sounds great right? Feel good hit of the year?

It was, and I enjoy every single minute of the movie to vary degrees, bored to teary eyed. Nothing all that special about the movie, this is just a Will Smith movie remember. The end however, ruined the entire film for me. I was so shocked by the tenacity of who ever OK'd the move, that I am still scratching my head. The end of the movie breaks down like this.

Boss Dude: Son, you got the job!
W. Smith: Wow, thank you sir
Boss Dude: See you Monday champ
W. Smith narration as he runs out of the building: I call this moment in my life happiness
[Cheesy scene of Will and his son walking around enjoying "easier times" then fade to black]
White text on a black background: Will Smith went on to start his own firm, then sold a part of it for millions of dollars. [Translation: Cash some fat cheques from whitey and sell out, or stay poor as fuck.]

I'll will give it to the film maker, I am glad to hear that this fellow is slick with cash 24/7. However, are there no greater lessons to be learned? Did he just simply make millions? Is the story completely over now? How about he gave some of that money to some under privledged African American students to go to college? No? Oh, all he did was make fat cash. That's how to get happy, there is no other way.

Labels: fresh prince, movies, review