Miscellaneous snuh...

Hi, just checkin' in. I've had a bit of a busy week so I haven't typed a word. However, I am currently working on an epic post about some of my favourite books as well as one entitled "The Greatest American Actor (known to me)" (hint: it's not Marlon Brando).

Anyway, some randomness:

 I've been buying blu ray discs for just over a year now, and I have to say, they really are spectacular. Dvds are great and I still buy those as well, but I for a serious cineaste (or film geek) blu ray is definitely a worthwhile upgrade. A lot of websites that post reviews tend to emphasize newer, digitally oriented films, full of special effects and elaborate sound design. Admittedly these look spectacular but what really blows me away are the textures and details that show up in older films shot with good quality camera stock and an artist's eye towards lighting and composition. If I want to show off the virtues of blu ray to a non-believer I don't use "Star Trek "(2009) as spectacular as it is. I'm more likely to use "Apocalypse Now" or "Days of Heaven". They look that good.

I think I'm having a mid-life crisis but it's not manifesting itself in chasing younger women or faster cars. Rather for the first time in my life, I've become a hypochondriac. Every ache, pain, momentary numbness, shortness of breath or fluctuation in my heart rate sends me into a panic, usually just for a few seconds, but anything to do with my heart freaks me the hell out. If anybody knows the cardiac history of my family, this isn't as crazy as it sounds. Anyway, that's what I'm dealing with. How the hell are you?

Speaking of mid-life, am I too old to own a remote control Dalek and a Punisher t-shirt? Fuck you, am not.

A few weeks ago I was watching a "Daily Show" segment with the delightful Kristin Schaal. Anyway, she's come up with a new type pornstar name generator. Allow me to explain further if you're confused. The traditional manner of generating a quick porn name is to use a beloved pet and the street you grew up on. For me this works beautifully with "Crash Slater".
Anyway, she suggested using your favourite alcoholic beverage in combination with your greatest fear. I remain unconvinced. Although some good names could arise like "Brandy Sharks" or "Vodka Intimacy", I'm afraid that overall, it's too unwieldy a system. I don't think I could make a living with the name "Single Malt Scotch Stroke-On-The-Toilet."
 Just sayin'.

Hey Steve, you probably have a pretty good idea who I consider the greatest American actor, or at least my short list. Keep it to yourself, would ya?