Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Hypocrites...
Has anyone else noticed the hypocrisy of college football? They stress good sportsmanship like crazy and are even willing to flag you for celebrating in the endzone in the final seconds (which still is the right call by the way) calling it a "non judgement" call, but the only way to get any respect or to advance in the polls is to drive up the score and try to rub it in as much as possible. I don't know, it seems a bit hypocritical to me.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Allergies are dumb
I have been feeling on the verge of being sick for DAYS now, and all I have to say is that allergies are dumb. I never used to have them, either. All of the sudden they developed and I am not adjusting well. I would rather be really really sick for two days than suffer from the incessant allergies for weeks. Anybody out there with me? Let me hear you say whoa-oa-oa!
Jesse
Jesse
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Stars that can be serious actors when they want to be, instead of the silly stuff they normally do, and examples to back it up.
Jack Black: The Holiday
Jim Carrey: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Will Ferrell: Stranger Than Fiction
Ashton Kutcher: A Lot Like Love, The Butterfly Effect (thanks, Nic)
Keanu Reeves: Something's Gotta Give
Adam Sandler: Punch Drunk Love, Spanglish
Jim Carrey: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Will Ferrell: Stranger Than Fiction
Ashton Kutcher: A Lot Like Love, The Butterfly Effect (thanks, Nic)
Keanu Reeves: Something's Gotta Give
Adam Sandler: Punch Drunk Love, Spanglish
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Rating movies on netflix is the greatest pasttime....ever
We are back on netflix folks!!!! It's true. Now you may be saying to saying to yourself "but you work at hollywood video and get endless amounts of rentals for free, why would you pay?" Now, i understand why you may initially ask yourself this question, but let me assure you that this is not a valid question. First of all, i only get three movies out at a time at work.....anybody that knows me knows that this is not nearly enough. B-There are some movies that we don't have at work that we really want to see, and third and finally........rating movies on netflix is the greatest pasttime ever. Seriously. I would have a netflix membership and just completely leave my queue empty and never get movies, just so i could go through them all and rate them (only if i could afford it of course.) Those little red stars that you get to turn into little yellow stars is so fulfilling it would replace my sex life (if i were single). There is something so magical about it. I don't even know what it is. It's like when you make mashed potatoes and you make the swimming pool in the middle of them and pour in the gravy, and the gravy seems to just float in it as if content to sit there for all time and eternity. Don't worry i have not completely lost my mind, netflix will never be mashed potatoes, but i think it is the new high five.
I Hate Oscar Buzz
Sometimes I just want to give the Academy the finger, or maybe a swift kick in the butt. I know I may be alone in this, I know there are tons of people out there who revel in Oscar talk, even if 5 months in advance (thanks, USA Today article: "Never Too Early For Talk of Oscars"). I'm not one of these people.
Don't get me wrong, I love the Academy Awards. I love watching them, voting on the winners, and all that jazz. I just don't get "Oscar Buzz." What does it mean? Critics start "buzzing" around to each other that a certain performance or film deserves a nomination, if not a win. It's like beez buzzing about which flowers are sweetest. Problem is, not all the flowers are out yet, and this bee want to try them out for herself.
It seems to me the whole system is flawed. Critics see movies before regular audiences at private screenings, debuts, and film festivals. They decide what's noteworthy and tell the rest of us, sometimes even before all the films are out. How do they know there's not going to be 5 much better performances later on in the year to dethrown their current "Oscar-worthy" performance? The buzzing escalates until we don't know if we're agreeing/disagreeing based on the little whispers in our ears.
Some make a stand against being influenced. I am one of those. I don't want any insight, I don't want to be influenced in any way. I'm one of those that will potentially get violent on the occasion of a spoiler. I'm one of those that can't stand how previews to movies get more and more revealing the longer the movie is out. I'm one of those that doesn't care what the critics think; I want to form my own opinion. I want to enjoy a movie for entertainment's sake. I don't want some critic telling me a performance is Oscar-worthy, and therefore, influencing my reaction to that performance, without me even realizing it.
I choose to just say no to "Oscar Buzz."
Jesse
Don't get me wrong, I love the Academy Awards. I love watching them, voting on the winners, and all that jazz. I just don't get "Oscar Buzz." What does it mean? Critics start "buzzing" around to each other that a certain performance or film deserves a nomination, if not a win. It's like beez buzzing about which flowers are sweetest. Problem is, not all the flowers are out yet, and this bee want to try them out for herself.
It seems to me the whole system is flawed. Critics see movies before regular audiences at private screenings, debuts, and film festivals. They decide what's noteworthy and tell the rest of us, sometimes even before all the films are out. How do they know there's not going to be 5 much better performances later on in the year to dethrown their current "Oscar-worthy" performance? The buzzing escalates until we don't know if we're agreeing/disagreeing based on the little whispers in our ears.
Some make a stand against being influenced. I am one of those. I don't want any insight, I don't want to be influenced in any way. I'm one of those that will potentially get violent on the occasion of a spoiler. I'm one of those that can't stand how previews to movies get more and more revealing the longer the movie is out. I'm one of those that doesn't care what the critics think; I want to form my own opinion. I want to enjoy a movie for entertainment's sake. I don't want some critic telling me a performance is Oscar-worthy, and therefore, influencing my reaction to that performance, without me even realizing it.
I choose to just say no to "Oscar Buzz."
Jesse
Why I'm Voting For Barack Obama
I'm an Independent, have been for some time, since I came to the conclusion that no party has all the answers (at least not all the right ones). I also know that all the candidates will do absolutely anything to win. Listen up, peops, there's a civil war going on, it's just of the passive-aggressive nature. The Parties tend to hurt us more than help us, splitting America cleanly down the middle. What I'm saying is, I am determined to weigh all the candidates and find the best man for the job (sorry, Hilary). I've chosen Obama, not because he's the lesser of two evils, like in past elections, but because I truly believe he can bring about change.
Vice Presidential Nominees and Lots of Fuss
Lately, all the talk has been about the VP candidates. Is Sarah Palin ready? Republicans say yes, Democrats say no. Is Joe Biden ready? Republicans say no, Democrats say yes. Here's my thought. The fact that a woman is nominated for the 2nd highest position in all the land absolutely thrills me. And Sarah Palin is a charismatic lady. It's obvious that she's strong and willing to do the job. Women can balance a career with motherhood. But, no, I don't think she's ready. Here's why: Palin is in her first term as Governor of Alaska, and although that gives her more executive experience, it was "hands-off" experience. She spends most of her time in Wasilla, which is a small town about an hour outside of the capital. This executive experience is said to give her an advantage; she can lead and make decisions. I don't know what the advantage is, I don't see anyone (McCain, Obama, Biden, or any other candidate, politician, public figure) having trouble making decisions. It's a question of making the right decisions, on a huge scale. It's true that Palin doesn't come from Washington, far from it, but why does that equal change, and the right kind of change? Someone that far removed from Washington isn't exactly in touch with those of us not living in Alaska. Lastly, Feminists might burn me at the stake for this, but Sarah Palin doesn't just have a family, she has a family with tons of issues right now, and I'm afraid they're going to suffer. With her daughter pregnant, and a brand new special-needs baby, it seems like very bad timing for her to run for office.
Joe Biden? Who is this guy? It's surprising that everyone started to frenzy when Palin was named Republican VP nominee, with questions like: "Who is Sarah Palin?" But, because Biden's been in the Senate for forever, no one said boo. But, I'm an average American and I don't know this guy. McCain really trumped Obama this time: Palin's getting all the publicity, and Biden slowly fades into the background. (By the way, according to McCain's standards, isn't Palin reaching unacceptable "Celebrity Status"??) All we know about Biden is his limited executive experience, and his extensive international experience. It will be interesting to hear Biden and Palin debate. But, it's really about who will be President, right?
Why I Won't Vote For John McCain
John McCain is an American hero, and he has lots of experience in the Senate and in Washington. I agree that he loves America and wants to lead us in the right direction. I just don't know if he knows what that is. In his career in the Senate, he has voted with George Bush 90% of the time. This year, however, 2008, he has voted with George Bush 100% of the time. For someone who talks about change a lot, he really doesn't have the record to back it up.
Now, Obama doesn't have a strong record either. He hasn't been in the Senate long enough to establish a body of work to compare. Both McCain and Obama walk the walk and talk the talk. Who do we believe? Experts say that most of their goals are too lofty to complete in the time frames they've promised. We all know polititians will do and say anything to get elected. They exaggerate, if not lie. The conventions are no help. The audiences are packed with cheering supporters, enough to get anyone jazzed. And you can't really look too hard at their policies. You agree with bits and peices and disagree with the rest. How do we choose?
I'm voting for Obama because when he speaks, I hear passion and conviction. I hear that he means what he says. When McCain speaks, I always hear some kind of angle, some way that he is manipulating me. It could be that Obama is just a better liar, but he would have to be pretty dang good. Obama is so sick and tired of the same old way things are, that he is fired up enough to do something about it. I like that.
Jesse
Vice Presidential Nominees and Lots of Fuss
Lately, all the talk has been about the VP candidates. Is Sarah Palin ready? Republicans say yes, Democrats say no. Is Joe Biden ready? Republicans say no, Democrats say yes. Here's my thought. The fact that a woman is nominated for the 2nd highest position in all the land absolutely thrills me. And Sarah Palin is a charismatic lady. It's obvious that she's strong and willing to do the job. Women can balance a career with motherhood. But, no, I don't think she's ready. Here's why: Palin is in her first term as Governor of Alaska, and although that gives her more executive experience, it was "hands-off" experience. She spends most of her time in Wasilla, which is a small town about an hour outside of the capital. This executive experience is said to give her an advantage; she can lead and make decisions. I don't know what the advantage is, I don't see anyone (McCain, Obama, Biden, or any other candidate, politician, public figure) having trouble making decisions. It's a question of making the right decisions, on a huge scale. It's true that Palin doesn't come from Washington, far from it, but why does that equal change, and the right kind of change? Someone that far removed from Washington isn't exactly in touch with those of us not living in Alaska. Lastly, Feminists might burn me at the stake for this, but Sarah Palin doesn't just have a family, she has a family with tons of issues right now, and I'm afraid they're going to suffer. With her daughter pregnant, and a brand new special-needs baby, it seems like very bad timing for her to run for office.
Joe Biden? Who is this guy? It's surprising that everyone started to frenzy when Palin was named Republican VP nominee, with questions like: "Who is Sarah Palin?" But, because Biden's been in the Senate for forever, no one said boo. But, I'm an average American and I don't know this guy. McCain really trumped Obama this time: Palin's getting all the publicity, and Biden slowly fades into the background. (By the way, according to McCain's standards, isn't Palin reaching unacceptable "Celebrity Status"??) All we know about Biden is his limited executive experience, and his extensive international experience. It will be interesting to hear Biden and Palin debate. But, it's really about who will be President, right?
Why I Won't Vote For John McCain
John McCain is an American hero, and he has lots of experience in the Senate and in Washington. I agree that he loves America and wants to lead us in the right direction. I just don't know if he knows what that is. In his career in the Senate, he has voted with George Bush 90% of the time. This year, however, 2008, he has voted with George Bush 100% of the time. For someone who talks about change a lot, he really doesn't have the record to back it up.
Now, Obama doesn't have a strong record either. He hasn't been in the Senate long enough to establish a body of work to compare. Both McCain and Obama walk the walk and talk the talk. Who do we believe? Experts say that most of their goals are too lofty to complete in the time frames they've promised. We all know polititians will do and say anything to get elected. They exaggerate, if not lie. The conventions are no help. The audiences are packed with cheering supporters, enough to get anyone jazzed. And you can't really look too hard at their policies. You agree with bits and peices and disagree with the rest. How do we choose?
I'm voting for Obama because when he speaks, I hear passion and conviction. I hear that he means what he says. When McCain speaks, I always hear some kind of angle, some way that he is manipulating me. It could be that Obama is just a better liar, but he would have to be pretty dang good. Obama is so sick and tired of the same old way things are, that he is fired up enough to do something about it. I like that.
Jesse
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