Smoke And Mirrors
This past weekend, I caught a sneak preview of the theatrical documentary Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room, that was shown on Mark Cuban’s HDNet Movies channel (presumedly because Cuban was one of the producers). Fascinating stuff, especially for someone like me who had never even heard of Enron until the scandal broke. [...]
Today I Woke Up Uncertain
Last night, I finally got around to watching my DVD of Dirty Old Town, the concert film featuring Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. Though it was a good glimpse into the man and the music, I felt it needed more (music, at least). There were really only nine songs performed, and the sound [...]
It’s Not Confidential
Just wanted to say how much I’ve been enjoying the CD Hot Fuss by The Killers. I know they’re somewhat the flavor of the moment right now (especially the song Somebody Told Me, which is incredibly catchy), but that doesn’t mean they’re not good. Kind of reminds me of what The Strokes would [...]
The Never-Ending Upgrade Cycle & Swirling Instruments
I told myself that I wasn’t going to do any more upgrades to my home theater for a long time after buying the new furniture, but of course that resolution didn’t last too long…
Feng Shui The Day Away
The great furniture swap of 2004 is finally done. Earlier in the week, Ray and the Hugh-Man picked up my old sofa sleeper, love seat, and recliner and found new homes for them, and then I had the carpets cleaned for the first time in years. Then the new sofa sleeper and love [...]
Tat for Tat
I don’t understand what the big deal is with Michael Jackson flashing his nipple medallion during the SuperBowl halftime show. Everyone already knew he was a freak, so why the outrage?
I hate having to explain to my friends, “No, I can’t rewind and pause the HD picture. We can either watch the game [...]