Archive for January, 2008
A Man Named Sloane
January 31st, 2008 | Author: Craig
Today in his blog, Christopher Mills was talking about a 70’s spy show called “A Man Named Sloan.” I don’t remember ever watching or even hearing about the show. I loved Robert Conrad in “The Wild, Wild West” so I’m pretty sure I would have turned in to at least see the premiere.
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Beatty Speaks
January 30th, 2008 | Author: Craig
My buddy, John Beatty has posted up a pretty nice little interview with him from nearly 20 years ago. If you click over you’ll read about his artistic influences, how he got to meet his idol Mike Zeck, his plans for the future and his $100 John Byrne haircut. It’s worth reading and I’d say that even if he didn’t drop my name in the interview.
Cloverfield Thoughts
January 29th, 2008 | Author: Craig
I had mixed feelings going in to “Cloverfield.” I really liked the trailer and some of the hype boosting the movie. I thought the idea of a story told through a “found” video camera was interesting. By the same token, I knew that using the conceit of “the “video” would be limiting. But in the end, who doesn’t want to see a giant monster tearing up the city?
The Good: Once the action [finally] gets started and no one knows quite what is going on – seeing glimpses of the monster tearing junk up – crossing from the leaning building onto the stable one – a giant monster tearing up the city
The Bad: The movie takes forever to get crackin’ – being limited to just “the video” – what happens to people bitten by the little critters – the love story – what happens to the cameraman
The Ugly: People in the theater getting motion sickness – the monster – being limited to just one view of all the action
Overall I’m glad I saw “Cloverfield” although I must admit I was disappointed when I left the theater. “Cloverfield” won’t make it into my movie collection, and I have no desire to see it again… although I wouldn’t mind fast-forwarding to some of the good parts. I mean, who doesn’t want to see a giant monster tearing up the city?
Sketch Society
January 28th, 2008 | Author: Craig
The next meeting is scheduled for February 23rd at the Java Junction. The fun kicks off at around noon. Hope to see you there!
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
January 24th, 2008 | Author: Craig
I love my job, but if I was looking for a new one, I’d like a gig like Guy Fieri’s. Fieri is host of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives which airs on The Food Network. He travels the country visiting the best eatin’ establishments meeting the show title’s criteria and gets the lowdown on the grub and those makin’ it.
Yeah, I could go for a job like that!
Harry Knowles Made My Day
January 23rd, 2008 | Author: Craig
After putting in a 14 hour day at work [with two more equally long days to follow] coming home to read THIS just made my day.
RIP: Heath Ledger
January 22nd, 2008 | Author: Craig
I was shocked to hear that Heath Ledger was found dead today and that drugs may have played a factor. Although only 28, Ledger had already appeared in both critically acclaimed ["Brokeback Mountain" "Monster Ball"] and wildly popular ["The Patriot"] movies. Ledger seemed to me to be an actor who was more interested in being an actor than a star, although his upcoming role as the Joker in “The Dark Knight” would surely once again pushed him into the spotlight.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fans.
