January 2010
40 posts
"LA X Part 1" Afterthoughts - Spoiler Free
How did I come about to watch the first episode of the final season of Lost before it premiered? I was preparing for my physics midterm, and then I noticed I couldn’t concentrate on the problems at hand…I’d constantly be surfing the web looking for more information on Lost. At one point I had already unearthed so much spoiler stuff that it didn’t matter if I watched the...
Looking at the Rolling Stones Top 500 Songs
How many songs did I know from the RS Top 500 Songs before I looked at the list? Let’s see how my incompetence stacks up. Only the Top 100 will be looked at.
7. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
9. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
16. I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
31. Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
38. Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones
49. Hotel California - The Eagles
53....
Gizmodo Predictions vs. Reality
A day before the iPad came out, Gizmodo listed 20 things we already knew about the tablet (via Doghouse Diaries, actually). Now, let’s see if those predictions stack up.
1. It will make you want one.
Everybody wants one. Nobody wants to fish out the money for one.
2. It will be missing something “essential.”
Not just “something,” but “some things.”...
The Reality of the iPad
Get over the initial “wow” factor. Old Stevey here managed to introduce the new product in a very nice way. Even the pricing and data plans sound awesome. But there can only be one reason as to why the pricing is so awesome.
The iPad sucks.
Sure, the video on Apple.com looks nice. Sure, the audience applauded like mad and lingered on Steve’s every word. That’s because...
RAWR
STFU ABOUT THE APPLE TABLET RUMORS (I’M LOOKING AT YOU, ENGADGET AND GIZMODO). LET’S JUST ALL WAIT UNTIL 10:00 AM TODAY TO FIND OUT. OMG.
*rant*
FINAL SEASON OF LOST IS NEXT TUESDAY. I THINK I’M GONNA DIE OF EXCITEMENT BEFORE THE FINALE EVEN BEGINS.
*dies*
Addiction
Juggernaut: Don't you know who I am?
Kitty: *Smirks and runs off*
Juggernaut: I'M THE JUGGERNAUT, BITCH!
Rant
1. 我觉得有的时候你对事情没有任何感觉。我虽然经常跟你开玩笑，但是有的时候我是说真的。至少你可以分辨哪一些话是真的，哪一些是闹着玩的。虽然我对你没有太大的埋怨，但是我希望你可以懂得别人的心情，可以体会体会他们的烦恼。谢谢。
2. 我不知道你脑子在想什么。不瞒你说，你真的有一点问题。对于你现在的情况，我只能说一句话：”祝你好运。不要伤了自己，因为如果你要这样下去，总有一天你的天会塌下来。”
3. 你进我的房间。你一进来就哭。你不给我点面子，你不给我一点点尊重。你以为你是谁？你以为你可以随便进来闹个翻天吗？想得美。我都不知道你是谁了。真他妈的奇怪。我虽然不懂你的情绪，但是你既然进来捣乱，你至少可以说几句话。你把我当谁看？你的奴隶？操你娘的。
4....
Strange Week.
It’s difficult to describe this week in words.
Perhaps just the word “strange.”
A combination of many small events that ultimately shape the week into what it is.
Strange.
I sit in my room with a weird feeling.
Something doesn’t feel right.
I even eased the tension between my parents and me.
That was quick.
And I thought this weekend would be decent.
But today has...
A Day So Random that It Must Be Documented
2:30 AM – My fourth encounter of the week with insomnia. Roommate NFZ is snoring like a puppy. I always thought my other roommate JM was the real snorer, but apparently NFZ is capable of performing some loud snorts. I snap my fingers frequently to disrupt his snoring, but nothing really works out. I finally fall asleep moments later.
8:30 AM – NFZ’s alarm rings first. I drag myself out of bed to...
Avatar: Behind the Scenes →
Must watch for those who’ve seen Avatar, regardless of how their reaction to the movie was.
(Click the title to head to the link)
Queer Thing
So NFZ and I are walking back from the gym in the rain during the night. We nearly reach our dorms when some girls wearing UCLA athletic clothing approach us. One of them calls out, “Johnny?” I respond “Yeah?” and try to make out their faces in the rain. Strangely, I don’t recognize any of them. My head follows them as they walk by us; my face is twisted into a...
"Currently Addicted To..." - iPhone/iPod Touch...
5. Zombieville - $1.99
The customizable gameplay increased this app’s longevity by a long shot. There are multiple characters to choose from now, each with their own perks. Plus the difficulty and the starting level can be tweaked to your liking.
4. Tap Tap Revenge 3 - Free
People complain about the crashing and all that, but those issues are pretty minimal nowadays. The song selection is...
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Why are you called “floatingradio”?
The term comes from the two words “floater” and “radio,” which are nicknames coined by my good friend CK. I’m a “floater” because my walking style looks like I’m floating above the ground; furthermore, I’m very quiet when walking. I’m a “radio” because I like...
Perhaps James Cameron’s ego is too big for himself. First “I’m king of the world,” then speaking to the Golden Globes crowd in Na’vi.
Bleargh.
Random Thought
Say a tablet was released (maybe be Apple, may not be). Have several people be near each other and use the same tablet (i.e. a formal conference). Method of file transferring would boil down to a person tapping a document and swiping it in the direction of another tablet user.
Or, if accuracy was an issue, each tablet would still be able to locate each other, and the direction of the other tablet...
Pictures of Life
-No point in taking classes you already know the material to right? Stupid college curriculum.
-It’s like these speakers are the only escape to a currently depressing life.
-Or maybe Jersey Shore, the most retarded and hilarious show I’ve watched in a long, long time.
-This weekend has been relatively unproductive.
-Roommate slept until 4 today. Amazing.
-Physics homework is lame....
The Usual Suspects Quickie Review
Premise:
Five criminals who have worked together on many robberies attempt a massive heist involving drugs on a boat. The heist goes awry, the boat explodes, and the only things the police has to work with are a burnt boat victim near the brink of death and one member of the criminals (Kevin Spacey), who is a cripple. As the police dig deeper for answers, the cripple’s story of the heist...
Kill Me Now.
1/27: Math 32B Midterm 1
1/27: Chem 20B Midterm 1
2/1: Physics 1A Midterm 1
2/9: Chem 20L Miderm
2/24: Math 32B Midterm 2
2/24: Chem 20B Midterm 2
2/24: Physics 1A Midterm 2
3/9: Chem 20L Final
3/16: Math 32B Final
3/17: Chem 20B Final
3/19: Physics 1A Final
Avatar: A History
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A POST ABOUT HOW GOOD OR BAD THE MOVIE IS. It’s a summary of my experience with this movie since its announcement.
I first heard about the movie a couple of years ago. Thanks to my trusty Entertainment Weekly magazine, I came across news that reported James Cameron was making a new movie. And it was going to be called Avatar. My mind instantly flashed to (and...
Fantastic Mr. Fox Quickie Review
To counteract the depression from the Haiti earthquake, I decided to check out the other animated film generating critic buzz and is NOT made by Pixar. That is Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Pros:
One thing you’ll notice right off the bat is the quick pace of the film. A lot happens in 87 minutes. Wes Anderson’s tight, snappy stop-motion is very unique and is a fresh break from traditional...
Road to the Oscars: 25 Films to See Before...
1. Up in the Air
2. Avatar
3. The Hurt Locker
4. Precious
5. Inglourious Basterds
6. Invictus
7. An Education
8. Up
9. A Serious Man
10. The Messenger
11. Julie & Julia
12. A Single Man
13. Crazy Heart
14. The Blind Side
15. The Last Station
16. Nine
17. Star Trek
18. District 9
19. Fantastic Mr. Fox
20. The Lovely Bones
21. (500) Days of Summer
22. It’s Complicated
...
Tell Me What You People Think
jerkingoff2you (6 days ago)
Everybody likes catchy songs. There’s a reason why people hate mainstream music. Catchy but no substance. If you’re going to say a mainstream artist is revolutionizing hip hop, at least say Kanye.
MrShawnkumar (6 days ago) yet people like beet hoven were known to use auto tune, but they are still famous ?
jerkingoff2you (5 days ago) Beethoven?...
Reservoir Dogs Quickie Review
Pros:
Quentin Tarantino’s debut film features great acting from each cast member, especially Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, and Michael Madsen. The story is told in non-linear style, which provides a great opportunity to flesh out the personalities of the main characters. Tarantino doesn’t let back and dishes out all the blood and violence he can. Especially cringe-worthy is the ear-cutting...
10 of '09: The Greatest Movies
1. Avatar (A+)
2. Up in the Air (A)
3. Inglourious Basterds (A)
4. District 9 (A)
5. Star Trek (A)
6. Precious (A)
7. (500) Days of Summer (A)
8. The Hurt Locker (A-)
9. Up (A-)
10. The Hangover (B+)
It’s funny how most of these movies are fresh takes on a certain genre (District 9 on science fiction, (500) Days of Summer on love stories, The Hurt Locker on war drama) or just plain...
Up in the Air Review
George Clooney stars as Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizer who travels throughout the country to personally tell people that they’ve lost their jobs and then try to help them recuperate. Ryan loves his job so much that he prefers hotels and airplane food instead of real life. In fact, his biggest goal is to earn 10 million(!) miles as a loyal flyer to American Airlines. Ryan is, as the...
2nd Quarter Impressions
First a note to C: I gladly acknowledge your opinion. There is nothing wrong with disliking something loved by seemingly everyone else. Hype can make or break any movie. Look what happened to Spider-Man 3. That movie was hyped to oblivion, but barely anyone enjoyed it. The Dark Knight was hyped to oblivion, but Nolan was able to pull it off and make the movie seem even more likable.
Everyone has...
