February 2006

Woah
Submitted Monday, February 27, 2006 - 1:01:54 AM by Klaitu

Remember Andreas Katsulas? Remember G'Kar, Commander Tomalak? The bad guy in "The Fugitive"?

He died 11 days ago from lung cancer..

Dang man, how did I miss that one?

Anyways,
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0441537/



The Next Cylon
Submitted Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 10:29:49 AM by Klaitu

Who will the next Cylon to appear on BSG be? You've seen him before!

http://www.gateworld.net/galactica/s2/graphics/220_05.shtml



All Up In It
Submitted Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 11:46:57 AM by Klaitu

Ask 5 people their opinion of Abortion, and it's quite possible that you'd get 5 different answers.. but generally, they fall into one of two camps: People who support Abortions, and people who do not support Abortions.

In my experience, the people who support Abortions are usually Liberals, and here in the US, that means Democrats. Likewise, the people opposed to abortion are usually Conservatives, or Republicans.

So, I recently read this article about how South Dakota's state legislature had sent up a bill that would prohibit abortions except in cases where the mother's life was in danger. The bill is apparently designed to challenge the Roe v. Wade ruling.

My thoughts on the bill are thus: women who want to have an abortion will merely drive out of state to have one.

But that's not the part that suprised me the most. The bill to prohibit most abortions was put forth by State Senator Julie Bartling, a Democrat.. and not only a Democrat, a woman democrat.

"In my opinion, it is the time for the South Dakota Legislature to deal with this issue and protect the lives and rights of unborn children," said Sen. Julie Bartling, a Democrat and the bill's main sponsor.
Apparently she missed the boat on her party's national rhetoric campaign.. but Julie isn't the only confused one!

Representative Stan Adelstein, a Republican is the main opponent for the bill. And of course, he's not just a Republican, he's a male republican.
Republican Sen. Stan Adelstein said it would be "a continued savagery unworthy of South Dakota" to make a woman bear a child if she becomes pregnant as the result of rape.
I think that South Dakota has its lines crossed or something, because these people aren't towing the party line.

Still, it's somewhat refreshing that there are people out there who can think independantly of how their handlers tell them to behave. Maybe this is a good thing? Maybe it's not. I guess we'll just wait and see!



Autopurchase
Submitted Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 11:51:44 PM by Klaitu

You know where I'm going to be on March 28?

Buyin Kingdom Hearts 2!

I don't have a lot of money, so I will never buy a game unless I'm going to totally keep it forever. There are few games that are deserving.. in fact, there might be 2 a year if you're lucky.

With Kingdom Hearts, the first one was so freaking good that I'm willing to buy Kingdom Hearts 2 sight unseen.

Anyways, getting to the point.. I read that the Japanese folks recently got their version of KH2, which means the American release is next. I went to look up the date, and I uncovered some very sneaky cool stuff regarding the voice actors.

Mrs. Potts - Angela Lansbury
Captain Jack Sparrow - Johnny Depp
Elizabeth Swann - Keira Knightley
William Turner - Orlando Bloom
Captain Barbossa - Geoffrey Rush
Mufasa - James Earl Jones
Tron - Bruce Boxleitner
Sark/Master Control Program (MCP) - David Warner
At first glance, this isn't super amazing, but realize.. this is a video game! When was the last time you saw Angela Lansbury in a video game?

I'm also nerdily excited that there's a TRON world. That movie ruled. It's a video game movie that wasn't a video game, then they made a game, and now it's in another video game.. Woah!

I can't wait!




Advent Voice Talent
Submitted Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 11:00:22 AM by Klaitu

Well, I think they did good picking the voices for Advent Children.. here's the scoop:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing the highly-anticipated CG-animated film FINAL FANTASY VII: Advent Children to DVD and for PSP on April 25th. Through 100 minutes of beautifully crafted visual content, FINAL FANTASY VII: Advent Children revisits the rich universe and memorable characters of FINAL FANTASY VII, one of the best selling video games of all time. Boasting the voice talent of Steve Burton (The Last Castle, Taken) as Cloud, Rachael Leigh Cook (She's All That, Josie and the Pussycats) as Tifa, Mena Suvari (American Beauty, Rumor Has It) as Aerith and from the adventurous mind of Director and Character Designer Tetsuya Nomura (FINAL FANTASY VII, VIII, X and the KINGDOM HEARTSŪ video game series), the film features a strong blend of action, sci-fi and anime in the most stylish CG animation that fans of the video game have come to expect.



Bulletproof Monk
Submitted Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 10:36:51 AM by Klaitu

So, I finally got my head around this oldschool movie thanks to TiVo! When the movie originally came out, I was interested in seeing it, but everyone told me it sucked.

Turns out they were only half right. Bulletproof is a pretty average movie with an average story, average acting, and average humor. It does have some amusing moments, though.. and it contains Nazi's, so that's cool.

The Bulletproof Monk is guarding a scroll that contains the power of the four elements. If bad guys (like the Nazis) were to get ahold of it, it would be bad news. Our Monk hero has been guarding it since WW2, and now it is time to find another successor.

Enter Seann William Scott! Hilarity ensues.

Also starring in this movie is Goldie from Sin City, who is Seann William Scott's girlfriend! and guess what? they live happily ever after and the Nazi's die.

It's not a great movie, but if you can catch it for free, and have some time.. why not? It gets a bonus point for Seann William Scott trying to steal Chow Yun-Fat's Coco Puffs.

Overall Score: 6 of 10



Geriatric Attack
Submitted Friday, February 17, 2006 - 10:34:05 PM by Klaitu

It happens to everyone: aging. It happens to me, you, hamsters.. a potato. Everyone. Aging is a natural process, but what comes along with Aging is unnatural. It's not something that happens quickly, it sneaks up on you.

How can you tell that your aging is out of control?

1. You have absolutely no range for television viewing.
Sure, you enjoy a good episode of Battlestar Galactica, or Stargate SG-1, but what gets you really salivating is that "awesome" Dog Whisperer show.. and you don't even own a dog.

2. You watch Dr. Phil, Oprah, and Reality TV.. but not just watch, you feel compelled to talk to the screen.
I mean, sure, we all yell at the screen sometime, but when you're offering advice to your television because the person displayed on the screen wants to have cosmetic surgery and her mom won't let her, you might be getting a little too into it.

3. When you get together with friends your own age, the topic of conversation turns to the latest prescription drug you're taking.
Because this information is important to share in every conversation with a peer. Perhaps they might want to get some of your prescription meds, too!

4. You've lost all patience with everything ever.
If someone's not doing something the way you like it, push them out of the way and do it yourself. Be sure to cut loose with some hefty sighs so that people know how miffed you are that the person is not doing things your way.. and never ever explain to them your way, or why you think it's superior.. just do it!

5. You get upset whenever someone asks you questions.
It doesn't really matter how or what they're asking.. they're questioning YOU, and by the Lord God Almighty, that's disrespect! Give them a boot up the butt!

6. Johnny Cash songs contain secret messages that only old people can understand.
That's right, listen to them repeatedly and you will soon "get" what Johnny Cash was saying all along. If you listen and don't "get it" then it's quite possible you might need to wait a decade or two.

7. You have absolutely no format standards.
Black and White is obviously a better medium for a movie than color. And also, Pan-and-scan is obviously far superior to letterbox! Oh, those newfangled TV's? They'll never last!

8. You don't even attempt to be "cool" with your kids anymore.
Instead of talking with your kids (who are adults by now because you're so old) you should probably question them as to what their habits are, and if you get an honest answer, you should offer alternative activities that you approve of.. but don't stop there! You have to wholeheartedly expect that your children will take your advice, and when they don't, you should feel personally affronted.

9. Remember, the words "traditional" and "superior" are completely interchangable.
Yep, so far as you're concerned, these two words mean the exact same thing!

10. Fingerprints are for criminals only.
Nevermind the fact that everyone in the military is fingerprinted. Nevermind the fact that most states have your fungerprints for your driver's license. No sir, you must insist on not being fingerprinted. You're no criminal! Why are they treating you like one? Insist on ignoring any logical arguments to the contrary.. you're old after all, which means you're right!

So, in conclusion.. don't get old. Just age. People around you will be much happier!



Brokeback to the Future
Submitted Friday, February 17, 2006 - 12:06:37 PM by Klaitu

Throw this one in to the parody pile!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4615266676615092514

It's amazing how accurate the parody is to the actual trailer. most amusing!



Sports News
Submitted Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 11:38:52 AM by Klaitu

I don't really follow sports all that much, but with the Olympics being so hyped, it's hard not to catch some of it. Recently I heard that a Russian Athelete who had won a silver medal had it stripped for failing a drug test.

Now, I don't really know how these things work in the sports world, but if *I* was taking drugs and was about to compete in a sport where I knew the officials would drug test me, I would at the very least stop taking the drugs to avoid detection.

And, on top of that, she only got the silver. The person who got the gold didn't have to hop up on some drugs. All that does is make me wonder how much she sucked without the drugs.



Doom
Submitted Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 11:29:14 AM by Klaitu

Alright, let me ask you this question:

Do you like your movies with a predictable plotline, crazy amounts of gore, and one-dimensional characters?

How about the Rock, do you like the Rock?

If you said yes to any of these questions, then this movie is for you!

So, here's the general idea: Evil scientists have created zombies on mars. The Rock and his cohorts travel to mars to fight these evil creatures, and everyone dies.. pretty much.

Pretty standard fare stuff. Resident Evil on mars.

Overall Score: 4 of 10



Life as a House
Submitted Monday, February 13, 2006 - 11:46:49 AM by Klaitu

Much like Secondhand Lions, this one caught me by suprise. According to the previews, this one was going to make me snore. In actuality, it's not that bad.

There was once a guy, a guy with a screwed up life. Then one day, he gets fired from his job and learns that he has terminal cancer. So, with only months to live, he sets out to fix whatever he can. He decides to do this by building a house that he's always dreamed of building.

He enlists the aid of his emo son, who isn't just a little emo, he's a lot emo. Will he be able to build the house and fix his son before he kicks the bucket? I guess you'll just have to watch it yourself.

Of course, with a terminal illness movie, the movie is bound to be a downer, but the movie also offers up some delightfully hilarious moments. Moments like Mary Steenburgen making out with a 16 year old boy and getting caught. Moments like a girl walking into the emo kid's shower.

And then there's Scott Bakula. He's credited at the first of the movie, and I kept looking for him. Turns out he's a cop who has like 5 lines in the whole movie.

Also turns out that Police Officer Bakula and Captain Archer Bakula are the same Bakula.

Music is soft and tonal here, reflecting the "movie wants to make you cry" nature of the film. A lot of repetition of the theme here, but it's not out of place.

I wouldn't say that the movie is a masterpiece, but it's a very good character story. If you're looking for explosions, not the movie for you.

Overall Score: 8 of 10



The Decortication Affair
Submitted Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 8:32:16 PM by Klaitu

So, I was recently taking a bath in my luxurious Jacuzzi (unfortunately alone) and I figured I might as well trim up the old facial hair a little bit with my razor, the trusty Gilette Mach 3, which I got in the mail as a sample.

And while I was doing that, I got to thinking, what if I totally shaved a chunk out of my leg hair, just to see what happens! So, I did!

You guys wanna know what happens? Itchiness, that's what happens.. especially now, in the latter days. Not only do the hairs come back, they come back with a sharp, pointy end on them that itches even more!

Stupid leg hair!

So, guys, leave that leg shavin to the ladies. I dunno how they do it, they must sissy girlie hair all over their legs..

And that's your lesson for the day.



It's Him!
Submitted Friday, February 10, 2006 - 3:05:07 AM by Klaitu

The best Walker, Texas Ranger clip ever shown on Conan O'Brien!

Click the link, it's the first clip to play.. but as a bonus, you get some extra clips, too!

http://youtube.com/w/Conan-O%27Brian-Walker-Texas-Ranger-part-3?v=42Ki_oVcst4&search=walker%20conan



Pets in Uniform
Submitted Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 6:37:04 PM by Klaitu

You may remember a long time ago when I posted up the link to CatPRIN. Catprin was a tailor for cats, where you could go and buy your kitty a hat or a tuxedo. I say "was" because Catprin has ceased to exist. I wonder why.

Now, I bring you Pets in Uniform at http://www.petsinuniform.com/ Now for only 20 bucks you can have a photoshopped picture of your dog or cat's head in full military regalia!

Because, you know, this is a market that has untapped potential!

You can print and frame the finished image, or publish it on a Web site. It's up to you.
I am particularly fond of the dog astronaut. That one is amazing, but nothing tops the "merry christmas" picture. The picture that makes you go "WTF?"

Enjoy.



The Super Bowl
Submitted Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 7:26:41 AM by Dana

Hey Everyone, Dana here again with another exciting post.

As you may or may not know, I live in Windsor, Ontario, (which is in canada for all of you that dont know where ontario is... ya freaks.) which is right across the Detroit river from... you guess it Detroit.

This past weekend was a BIG deal for Detroit, what with the super bowl and all of that jazz going on. But not only was a big weekend for Detroit, it was also a HUGE weekend for Windsor. (you can be in Windsor from Detroit in mere minutes.)

Windsor is known for its night life mostly. We have a beautifl Casino, and about a 2 mile stretch jam packed full of night clubs and things of that nature. What Windsor is mostly known for is nudity, with all of its ALL nude strip joints, which have been talked about the world over. (Howard Stern will mention Windsor every so often on his show)

What the real bummer about this situation is, is that Windsor has gotten one heck of a reputation of being some sort of Sin City. I'll agree to an extent, because the downtown area has gotten pretty bad over the past few years with now over 50+ 'Massage' parlors in the downtown area alone.

So what happens to a place like Windsor around an event in Detroit? Yup, we get Celebrities. I mean why not? We have loads of 'fun' AND its 1000000x safer then staying downtown Detroit.

So as the game festivities started to gear up, rumors began to fly about who was here. Names like Paris Hilton, John Travolta, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Kid Rock, The Rolling Stones, Pam Anderson, Tommy Lee etc.

But here is the thing, all kinds of people flocked to the downtown area after hearing stories about who might be here, to see if they can brush elbows with fame. My question is: Are our lives THAT boring that the mere thought of celebrities brings us out in packs? This kind of stuff made front page of the Windsor Star! THE NEWSPAPER! FRONT PAGE!

I guess I have never been into the idea of celebrity status, and I find 'the common mans' reaction to them so silly. So you are going to walk into some bar, see say Ben Allfeck, scream in his face that you love his movies. He'll smile at ya, say 'thank you' and you'll be on your merry way thinking you are somehow special becauce you talked to Ben Affleck. Meanwhile he's sitting there thinking 'Thats the 500th time Ive had to deal with that tonight, can we get in the V.I.P room now?' And you are off thinking you just made a new best friend.

Granted, there are people in this world that if I ever got to meet in person, I'd be a little weak in the knees. Im not going to lie. But I would never in a million years go seeking them out... thats just madness.

So, the game is over and the celebs are gone and lil ol Windsor can get back to its usual smutty self. And I for one cannot be happier. Congrats to Windsor for raking in the money this weekend. Now fix the damn roads!

/rant.



MacGyver Returns!
Submitted Sunday, February 5, 2006 - 8:23:43 PM by Klaitu

In the coolest MasterCard commercial ever! If you watched the super bowl, you may have seen it, but check it out:

http://priceless.com/film/worldpremiere.html

Oh that MacGyver. We love you.



Nothing to see here!
Submitted Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 7:58:58 PM by Klaitu

Yep, pretty dry spell over here. Nothing much going on, but as soon as something comes up, I'll let you know!



The Ultimate Showdown
Submitted Wednesday, February 1, 2006 - 12:49:46 PM by Klaitu

Gonna have to thank Dana for this one:

http://www.ultimateshowdown.org/

The Ultimate Showdown! It doesn't get any better!