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Looking For Inspiration

Posted on April 11, 2011

No matter what I’ve achieved in my life, occasionally I find myself in need of some inspiration or motivation (or both). Usually, whatever I need comes from inside me and I end up making it work somehow.

Other times, I need to look elsewhere for what I need. Today is one of those days. So, to help me move forward and do what I need to do, here’s a little inspiration from my man Steve Jobs.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc?rel=0&w=480&h=390]

Whatever you may think of him or Apple, he certainly knows his way around public speaking. We could all hope to be this good at something someday.

Money quote:

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice, heart and intuition.”

Yep. I needed that.

Some New Pics, New iPhone 4 and Some Cool iPhone 4 Photo Apps

Posted on February 25, 2011

I’ve recently returned from the land of Android (and the HTC Incredible) to the land of iPhone 4 and IOS. To be honest, it’s great to be back. Not that the Android platform isn’t cool, it is.

It’s just that the iPhone and iOS 4 are cooler. Case in point is all the great applications you can use to take some really cool photos with your iPhone 4.

I’ve been using quite a few of them and in particular Hipstamatic, Instagram, Plastic Bullet and Camera Bag. These apps, and the included Camera App from Apple on the iPhone, allow me to take and make some pretty cool photos. Sure, I can still take “normal” photos as well, but using these Apps is way more fun and the photos often turn out way different and better than you expect.

To demonstrate, I’ve included a few here from the new iPhone 4. Some are taken with Hipstamatic, some were taken with the iPhone’s native Photo App and then processed in Plastic Bullet or Camera Bag and some are just normal. Check ’em out.

As I get better at taking pics and discover more of what these Apps can do I will post some more here as well as the usual places like my Facebook and my Flickr.

 

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What’s Up?

Posted on December 30, 2010

This site feels lonely. In fact, it is. I haven’t been updating it at all during the last few months because I’ve been spending the majority of my time over at The Flickcast and trying to make that the best it can be.

However, all is not lost. Part of my plan for the new year is to start taking more photographs. I’m going to be exploring my photography skills and trying to improve them. I will be posting the results here and, of course, over at my Flickr page.

So, stay tuned for more from this site. I haven’t forgotten it and will get back to it soon enough. Until then, all the best for 2011.

One of My Favorite Trailers This Year: ‘The Social Network’

Posted on July 15, 2010

David Fincher obviously knows what he’s doing. Combine that with a script by master wordsmith Aaron Sorkin and you have a finely crafted film that tells the story of Mark Zuckerber’s quest for acceptance and the founding of Facebook.

Thie new traile for the film dropped today and it’s one of the best I’ve seen in quite some time. For more details, check out my post at The Flickcast. Or, just watch the trailer right here and enjoy.

‘Space Battleship Yamato’ Rocks

Posted on July 9, 2010

Here’s a trailer for a film I’m really looking forward to seeing. Sadly, it doesn’t have a US release . . . yet. Let’s hope by the power of the Internets we can make it happen. Until then, enjoy Space Battleship Yamato.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoHXxWg7pw4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0]

My Favorite Movie Poster So Far

Posted on May 6, 2010

I see a lot of movie posters, especially these days working with The Flickcast, and I have to say that this one from Robert Rodriguez’s upcoming Machete is probably my favorite of the year so far.

It’s fun and cool and goes a long way to tell you exactly what the movie is about. Which is, of course, everything you would want from a movie poster.

Plus, the movie looks pretty awesome too with a great cast including Danny Trejo, Robert DeNiro, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Jeff Fahey, Steven Segal and Lindsey Lohan. I know, right?

Check it out and enjoy. Also, if it’s still up, check out the trailer for the film over at The Flickcast.

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Phoebe Cates Is Number One

Posted on May 2, 2010

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How I didn’t see this before I’ll never know, but apparently the site Mr. Skin rated the all-time best nude scenes in movies and one of my favorite actresses of all time was number one. I’m talking about, of course, Phoebe Cates in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

To a young man such as myself, Cates represented all that was awesome about girls and helped start us on the way to manhood. I’m very happy that many others obviously share my enthusiasm for Cates. She truly is one of a kind and still looks great today (at 46), btw.

But here she is in her younger days in one of my favorite movies of all time. Also, keep in mind, this video is probably NSFW. Enjoy.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbHth5ErTs8?rel=0&w=420&h=315]

I’m Chris and I Approve of This

Posted on April 27, 2010

I’ve seen a lot of movies over the years and many of them had one or more superheroes in them. Some of those superheroes were also women and probably looked pretty good in their costumes. However, I’m fairly certain none of them ever looked this good.

I give you Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow in Iron Man 2. You’re welcome.

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Funny and Awesome

Posted on April 18, 2010

I think I will just let this one stand on its own and not offer any comments.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk2vR8w2sjc&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1]

‘Sports Illustrated’ Reveals New 2010 Cover Girl

Posted on February 9, 2010

Here’s the new SI cover girl Brooklyn Decker looking very good. You’re welcome.

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