Month: July 2011

So… what are you playing? I’m *STILL* trying to go through Aliens vs Predator (this week had me work a fair number of 9s) so I come home, sit down in front of the computer to catch up and maybe… Continue Reading →

Unsurprisingly, it’s been a heck of a week. Surprisingly, it still appears that we’re in for a heck of a weekend. I saw Captain America today (short review: it’s weird to see WWII in four colors), tomorrow I have to… Continue Reading →

So E.D. recently said that movies need better villains. Creation of a decent villain is easier said than done, however. I’m sure that we’re all thinking now about various villians from various movies but it’s too easy to rattle off… Continue Reading →

Dear Jaybird, What is your take on the modern state of video games? For example there’s Fallout 3 which provided a good game, evoked nostalgia but Bethesda decided to release downloadable content on a regular basis until they unveiled the… Continue Reading →

“All the honors go to the tragedian for chewing up the scenery, while the comedian, who has to be much more subtle to be funny, is just loudly criticized when he doesn’t come through.” — Edward Gwenn The man’s right.… Continue Reading →

The most amazing thing that I noticed about the Harry Potter books is how they aged. The last book felt like it was written for folks who were about 10 years older than those for whom the first book was… Continue Reading →

So… What are you watching and/or reading? I had a full weekend (for me, anyway). On Friday Night, I watched both Duck Soup and Horse Feathers and, yesterday, I watched Knucklehead. The evolution of comedy is one of those things… Continue Reading →

So… what are you playing? I can’t believe that I have to go into the lab *AGAIN*. Ah, well. When I get back, I hope to finish Duke Nukem Forever.

On the day I turned 21, I went out to dinner with the family. I ordered my first (legal) glass of wine with dinner. It was a glass of Black Opal Cab/Merlot blend. Prior to this, the only wine I… Continue Reading →