15 January 2006
12 January 2006
The Hills Were Alive
(Me on the Monchsberg with the Hohensalzburg Fortress in the rear)
Well, I'm back from the trip to Salzburg Austria, and surely, I'll write more about it soon. I just wanted to get this picture up... and please expect more!
Take Care
19 November 2005
Harry Potter - And the Goblet of Fire
So last night I saw the newest addition to the Harry Potter Movie Series, the Goblet of Fire. There are a couple points I'd like to make. First, Fandango is a wonderful thing! The ability to purchase tickets online, without messing with lines and all that crap. We purchased our tickets online, and when we got to the theater, 30 minutes ahead of the showtime, the tickets were sold out, but it didn't matter! YES.
Second, the new director, Mike Newell, has done a wonderful Job! Newsweek mentioned in this week's edition, that the movie seems shorter (even though it is 157 minutes!) and they are absolutely right.
I think a huge factor is that Harry and friends are growing up. Their struggles seem more realistic and interesting... puberty has set in! Also, the darkness of the movie is getting greater... it is moving away from a "fairy-tale" and more to towards a truly interesting story of a wizard. GREAT MOVIE
My last comment is towards the psychiatric community. I want you all to be prepared. Last night, there were many children dressed up as Harry Potter, and when the movie started, about 40 people in the theater began clapping and cheering. Now, you can see that I like the movie, but I think that some of these children are overly obsessed! So I'm warning you all to be ready for a lot of psychiatric support for these children. One day they are going to realize the inevitable... that Harry Potter isn't real. SHHH.
Second, the new director, Mike Newell, has done a wonderful Job! Newsweek mentioned in this week's edition, that the movie seems shorter (even though it is 157 minutes!) and they are absolutely right.
I think a huge factor is that Harry and friends are growing up. Their struggles seem more realistic and interesting... puberty has set in! Also, the darkness of the movie is getting greater... it is moving away from a "fairy-tale" and more to towards a truly interesting story of a wizard. GREAT MOVIE
My last comment is towards the psychiatric community. I want you all to be prepared. Last night, there were many children dressed up as Harry Potter, and when the movie started, about 40 people in the theater began clapping and cheering. Now, you can see that I like the movie, but I think that some of these children are overly obsessed! So I'm warning you all to be ready for a lot of psychiatric support for these children. One day they are going to realize the inevitable... that Harry Potter isn't real. SHHH.
24 September 2005
Take-Two to resume sales of Grand Theft Auto
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/23/AR2005092300773.html
Now, having a little brother of age 13, who was obsessed with the predecessors of this game, I must question if it is wise to continue to market such a piece of trash.
Grand Theft Auto can be summed up in one word: SMUT. Driving around in your car, killing people, working your "women," selling "stuff" and then stumbling upon hidden sex scenes. I don't care what the rating is.
Too many parents aren't interested enough or game-savvy enough to care about the game. This game deserves a rating of XXX... And you shouldn't be able to buy it unless you're over 18, and if you buy it for someone younger, it should be illegal.
I am not a fan of the government controlling what we do... But I am realistic in this simple sense. Children don't always make the wisest choices, and when they immerse themselves in a life-like environment where they are participating in all the stuff above, and getting a lot of money(the driving force in our society) for doing it. Then what the crap are we teaching them! As said before, most parents just aren't aware enough of these electronic things, that kids can hide it easy... Hide that they are participating in this smut.
People, do yourselves a favor, buy one of those fabulous CD Shredders... And shove the game in it... Then burn the leftovers.
Don't Let your Kids Play with Trash.
Now, having a little brother of age 13, who was obsessed with the predecessors of this game, I must question if it is wise to continue to market such a piece of trash.
Grand Theft Auto can be summed up in one word: SMUT. Driving around in your car, killing people, working your "women," selling "stuff" and then stumbling upon hidden sex scenes. I don't care what the rating is.
Too many parents aren't interested enough or game-savvy enough to care about the game. This game deserves a rating of XXX... And you shouldn't be able to buy it unless you're over 18, and if you buy it for someone younger, it should be illegal.
I am not a fan of the government controlling what we do... But I am realistic in this simple sense. Children don't always make the wisest choices, and when they immerse themselves in a life-like environment where they are participating in all the stuff above, and getting a lot of money(the driving force in our society) for doing it. Then what the crap are we teaching them! As said before, most parents just aren't aware enough of these electronic things, that kids can hide it easy... Hide that they are participating in this smut.
People, do yourselves a favor, buy one of those fabulous CD Shredders... And shove the game in it... Then burn the leftovers.
Don't Let your Kids Play with Trash.
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