When one imagines a typical American discussing a prior marriage, one imagines bitterness, sorrow, and Jerry Springer style unbridled rage. With Jet Li's (who will be starring in next year's movie and maybe his final martial arts film Fearless directed by Ronnie Yu) recent discussion of his first marriage one witnesses what one would hope happens when people discuss their ex-spouse.
Excerpting an interview Jet Li did for Life of Art --a mainland China entertainment show -- Sina.com (and Yahoo!) quote Jet Li as saying, "In terms of how much emotion each person devoted, she maybe gave 90 percent or 80 percent. At most I gave ... I still haven't figured out." If only most divorced adults where as honest about their own contribution to a marriage, I think we would have fewer "angry divorces" and possibly fewer divorces period.
Monday, November 28, 2005
The Next Ten Films on My Netflix Queue
Here are the next ten movies I will be getting via the Post Office for my viewing pleasure:
I have seen many of these films before and want to watch them again. And yes, I did choose this particular time to list my next ten movies to make myself look more sophisticated. What was I supposed to do...list the following? (All of which are on my queue as well.)
Into the Blue
Go
Gothika
Magnum Force
Batteries Not Included
The Howling
Son of the Mask
Catwoman
Alone in the Dark
Roll Bounce
Of which, I am most excited about The Howling (one of my favorite Werewolf flicks) and Roll Bounce (which I haven't seen yet). And I am most fearful of Catwoman (a superhero flick I avoided in the theater, that in and of itself describes how fearful I am) and Alone in the Dark.
'Nuff Said
The War of the Worlds -- The original with the cool flying Martian vehicles. A Very Long Engagement Steamboy -- I liked it, but I want to be able to glean more out of LYT in conversation about it so another viewing is mandated. Another Thin Man Thin Man Collection: Alias Nick and Nora December 7th the Movie The Lion in Winter A Man for All Seasons Diner The Bicycle Thief
I have seen many of these films before and want to watch them again. And yes, I did choose this particular time to list my next ten movies to make myself look more sophisticated. What was I supposed to do...list the following? (All of which are on my queue as well.)
Of which, I am most excited about The Howling (one of my favorite Werewolf flicks) and Roll Bounce (which I haven't seen yet). And I am most fearful of Catwoman (a superhero flick I avoided in the theater, that in and of itself describes how fearful I am) and Alone in the Dark.
'Nuff Said
Statue of Bruce Lee Vandalized in Bosnia
Anyone who has happened upon, or frequents, this webpage knows who Bruce Lee is, but who knew that his image was "has been held up as a symbol of unity" in Bosnia-Herzegovina? I certainly didn't.
On November 28th, that's today folks, two statues were unveiled celebrating what would have been the Fist of Fury wielding martial artist, one in Hong Kong and one in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
I understand why there would be a tribute to the Master in Hong Kong. I was surprised by the Mostar commission, but it appears that Bruce Lee is a perfect figure to represent protest against the racial divisions of the Eastern European nation. It's too bad that the symbol has been so quickly a demonstration of their continued existence, as the statue was vandalized within hours of its unveiling.
On November 28th, that's today folks, two statues were unveiled celebrating what would have been the Fist of Fury wielding martial artist, one in Hong Kong and one in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
I understand why there would be a tribute to the Master in Hong Kong. I was surprised by the Mostar commission, but it appears that Bruce Lee is a perfect figure to represent protest against the racial divisions of the Eastern European nation. It's too bad that the symbol has been so quickly a demonstration of their continued existence, as the statue was vandalized within hours of its unveiling.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Give Money to Child's Play Now!
Are you sick of the negative stereotypes that the media uses when portraying gamers?
Do you think providing toys, games, videogames, etc. to sick children is a good thing?
Do you want to help some terminal child acquire his last wish...an Xbox 360 but don't want to risk being shot while waiting in line?
Do you want to give to a trustworthy and responsible charity this holiday season?
If any of these apply to you, go on over to Child's Play and donate some fundage.
What is Child's Play? Click here for details.
I don't know if it's possible, but maybe...just maybe...if we donate enough money to the children and remind Gabe and Tycho of the beauty and kindness in the world, maybe they will post a week's worth of strips without once dropping the F-bomb.
Nah, that's too much to ask. Besides we all know that the Bard once said, "In sooth the comedian lacks aplomb who is fearful of the f$^&ing hilarious F-Bomb."
Do you think providing toys, games, videogames, etc. to sick children is a good thing?
Do you want to help some terminal child acquire his last wish...an Xbox 360 but don't want to risk being shot while waiting in line?
Do you want to give to a trustworthy and responsible charity this holiday season?
If any of these apply to you, go on over to Child's Play and donate some fundage.
What is Child's Play? Click here for details.
I don't know if it's possible, but maybe...just maybe...if we donate enough money to the children and remind Gabe and Tycho of the beauty and kindness in the world, maybe they will post a week's worth of strips without once dropping the F-bomb.
Nah, that's too much to ask. Besides we all know that the Bard once said, "In sooth the comedian lacks aplomb who is fearful of the f$^&ing hilarious F-Bomb."
Moviehole.net Has Entertaining Interview With Reese Witherspoon
For those who, like me, rushed to the theaters last week to view Walk the Line and were impressed that Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Pheonix did their own signing during the film, Moviehole.net has a cute promotional interview with Reese Witherspoon.
Even though I enjoyed her singing during the film, my favorite quote from the interview is:
Even though I enjoyed her singing during the film, my favorite quote from the interview is:
: You think you’re good, put [sic] what about the other people in the car?
My kids tell me to turn it off all the time. The other day they sent me a CD of songs (from the movie) to check something out and Deacon put his fingers in his ears and said “I hate this song! Turn it off!” It was me singing! But all the practice and rehearsal really helps boost your confidence.
CNN Trying to Use Tecnobabble to Get Out of Trouble
Personally, I don't like Dick Cheney. I don't dislike him, but I don't like him either. I also don't think the big X that kept flashing was meant to be seen by the public either (as they say "I think there is no there there"), but CNN's response is garbage. It is a response that uses the mystery of media production to its benefit, but never addresses the "root cause" of the event.
I quote:
"this was a technical malfunction, not an issue of operator error"
"but was inadvertently projected onto the screen by a malfunction in a "switcher" device, they explained."
They go on to talk about how a switcher is a device and not a person. This is true. Here is a page that briefly discusses switchers.
As you can see they are devices and not people, and can even be "software based" devices. I know because I used to use a switcher when I was a student at USC. I worked for their distance education program and was a switcher operator for various class room courses. When you operate a switcher you have multiple television screens where you manipulate a design that may or may not be shown to the viewing audience. Only one screen will actually show what the audience sees and it was a common pasttime among the various operators to play around with the screens not being used. I wasn's an Engineering student, and most of the courses were Engineering, so I would play around. I was lucky...none of my playing around was ever broadcast with the class. With others that wasn't true, they would sometimes accidentally hit a button and BOOM the image would broadcast and the phone would ring with questions about why such and such is being displayed.
I think this is what happened during the CNN broadcast, some techie was having fun in the back room (good for him or her) and something happened. Either they pushed a button or there was a software glitch, but anyone who knows anything about computers knows that "garbage in...garbage out" is the mantra of the day. Unless big Xs were appearing all over the place, the glitch wasn't the X. According to the article, "a place-holding marker used by technicians to cue up graphics." (Emphasis mine.) The glitch might have been why the X flickered on and off, but it wasn't why it was there. It might have been there as a place holder as CNN claims they use Xs for, but the X was likely put there intentionally by the operator. Not necessarily for nefarious reasons because it is entirely possible they were prepping queues for image inserts.
But come on! Be honest and don't try to go all, "you don't understand the hermetic alchemical technical machinations required to make a television program" on us. That is a cheap argument rooted in a desire to obfuscate meaning rather than admit wrong doing, even if it is an accident and there is "no there there."
Switchers are machines, but they have operators. Unless they want me to believe that CNN is entirely automated, in which case it is time to begin the Butlerian Jihad against the thinking machines.
I quote:
"this was a technical malfunction, not an issue of operator error"
"but was inadvertently projected onto the screen by a malfunction in a "switcher" device, they explained."
They go on to talk about how a switcher is a device and not a person. This is true. Here is a page that briefly discusses switchers.
As you can see they are devices and not people, and can even be "software based" devices. I know because I used to use a switcher when I was a student at USC. I worked for their distance education program and was a switcher operator for various class room courses. When you operate a switcher you have multiple television screens where you manipulate a design that may or may not be shown to the viewing audience. Only one screen will actually show what the audience sees and it was a common pasttime among the various operators to play around with the screens not being used. I wasn's an Engineering student, and most of the courses were Engineering, so I would play around. I was lucky...none of my playing around was ever broadcast with the class. With others that wasn't true, they would sometimes accidentally hit a button and BOOM the image would broadcast and the phone would ring with questions about why such and such is being displayed.
I think this is what happened during the CNN broadcast, some techie was having fun in the back room (good for him or her) and something happened. Either they pushed a button or there was a software glitch, but anyone who knows anything about computers knows that "garbage in...garbage out" is the mantra of the day. Unless big Xs were appearing all over the place, the glitch wasn't the X. According to the article, "a place-holding marker used by technicians to cue up graphics." (Emphasis mine.) The glitch might have been why the X flickered on and off, but it wasn't why it was there. It might have been there as a place holder as CNN claims they use Xs for, but the X was likely put there intentionally by the operator. Not necessarily for nefarious reasons because it is entirely possible they were prepping queues for image inserts.
But come on! Be honest and don't try to go all, "you don't understand the hermetic alchemical technical machinations required to make a television program" on us. That is a cheap argument rooted in a desire to obfuscate meaning rather than admit wrong doing, even if it is an accident and there is "no there there."
Switchers are machines, but they have operators. Unless they want me to believe that CNN is entirely automated, in which case it is time to begin the Butlerian Jihad against the thinking machines.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Rush Hour 3 Finally an Official Greenlight...and We Care?
Chris Tucker, who has been a major obstacle in the production of a Rush Hour sequel, has finally come to terms he finds agreeable to make the third installment of the Jackie Chan vehicle.
That's right...Jackie Chan vehicle.
According to E! Online, "Tucker will still receive $20 million upfront, and he'll get 20 percent of the back-end gross; those terms will also extend to a future film to be determined."
Did I mention that this is a Jackie Chan vehicle? I would watch this film if it starred Chris Klein, Chris Farley (though he's dead), or even Chris O'Donnell.
I want to see Jackie Chan kick a$$.
Is Chris Tucker funny in these movies? Yes and he was funny in Fifth Element too.
But 20% of back-end gross? Chan only gets 15%, but does get exclusive distribution rights for Hong Kong and China so it's not like he isn't making any money on the deal.
And let's be honest...the Tucker/Chan combo has been more profitable than the Chan solo projects.
But how long has it been since Rush Hour 2? Maybe we should call this one...Freeway Gridlock.
That's right...Jackie Chan vehicle.
According to E! Online, "Tucker will still receive $20 million upfront, and he'll get 20 percent of the back-end gross; those terms will also extend to a future film to be determined."
Did I mention that this is a Jackie Chan vehicle? I would watch this film if it starred Chris Klein, Chris Farley (though he's dead), or even Chris O'Donnell.
I want to see Jackie Chan kick a$$.
Is Chris Tucker funny in these movies? Yes and he was funny in Fifth Element too.
But 20% of back-end gross? Chan only gets 15%, but does get exclusive distribution rights for Hong Kong and China so it's not like he isn't making any money on the deal.
And let's be honest...the Tucker/Chan combo has been more profitable than the Chan solo projects.
But how long has it been since Rush Hour 2? Maybe we should call this one...Freeway Gridlock.
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