January 2009
Every time I open up a DVD or anything with plastic wrapping on it, my mind keeps returning to this haunting article: http://is.gd/hWFx
Dave’s Advice #252 - Never, ever go shopping for food on the day before Super Bowl Sunday. Ever.
The /Filmcast episode with reflections on Sundance 2009 from Neil, Alex, Peter, and Laremy is now available for download: http://is.gd/hUBM
WatchColbert’s interview with this chicken wing magnate is about 537x more amusing than I thought it would be
Day 27: The speed with which some people can enter and exit one’s life can be very troubling at times.
finally saw Extras Xmas special! Good, but I kind of wished I’d never watched it (prev. episode was too good). Also, the music was awful.
When I can’t reach the people I care about, I get so worried sometimes…
Broadcasting live now, talking Sundance with @rejects @firstshowing @slashfilm @laremy at http://www.slashfilm.com/live
College student’s gets Dell that unexpectedly runs Ubuntu. Quits college, then gets flamed by fanboys. http://is.gd/hR0T (Thx @digiphile!)
The no. of people making beautiful music with beautiful voices out there is mind-boggling. Now listening to Jesca Hoop - http://is.gd/42cE
There’s going to be a bonus /Filmcast episode tonight with @rejects @firstshowing @slashfilm and @laremy tonight to discuss Sundance.
The Making of Bacon Man →
Day 26: Sometimes words are insufficient to express the gratitude I feel towards some people. You keep pulling me back from the precipice.
Why depending too much on Twitter and Facebook may eventually ruin your online presence: http://is.gd/hM4c
And also @andrewAZ and @devincF!
LOL Thx for your msgs @ericdsnider @timbo1138 @joshallard @kumarhk @kenzfinn @slashfilm @pkollar @amyvernon @likchan I feel better already!
Alright enough sad stuff. To cheer everyone (including me) up, TIMELAPSE VIDEO OF A BABY PLAYING WITH TOYS! http://is.gd/hlhE (Thanks Mu!)
Sometimes I wish the people who hate the /Filmcast would go away. Instead they insist on coming back just to “Boo” us. Cant understand why..
Watching “Strangers in Paradise,” documentary about people who get addicted to Second Life - http://is.gd/hHCH
The epic and hilarious After Dark episode of the /Filmcast with actor Stephen Tobolowsky is now available for download - http://is.gd/hFG1
Day 25: What is this bizarre, unfamiliar sensation I’m experiencing? Is this what people call “hope”?
“Were I to die, no one would say,
“Oh, what a shame! So young, so full
Of...”
– Requiem - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com
Patton Oswalt responded to my /Filmcast invitation to review Watchmen on March 9, 2009! Sadly, his response was “No.”
In 1959, Burt Pugach hired 3 men to throw lye into Linda Riss’ face, scarring her for the rest of her life. But then? http://is.gd/hC1N
In 1959, Burt Pugach fell in love with Linda Riss.... →
Wait, WHAT? Joaquin Phoenix’s entire rap career might be an elaborate hoax? http://is.gd/hBeJ But, I already pre-ordered his first album!
Microsoft’s Songsmith: The only Microsoft product that will HAUNT YOUR DREAMS: http://tinyurl.com/7oxe3x
Children actors in Slumdog Millionaire were paid less than Indian domestic servants? http://is.gd/hojr
Brilliant @engadget article that carefully breaks down Apple’s potential patent claims against Palm (& Vice versa???) http://is.gd/hxwR
This article @cineleet about “Ten Critically Acclaimed Depictions of Mentally Challenged Characters” is pretty fantastic: http://is.gd/hy9I
“I hope my email fine you well. I am in need of your assistance. My name is
Sgt....”
– Spam e-mail in my inbox this morning. It’s like the 419ers aren’t even trying anymore.
Day 24: Broken.
The /Filmcast episode with actor Stephen Tobolowsky is now live and available for your listening pleasure: http://is.gd/hu7G
WatchBratz Dolls May Give Young Girls Unrealistic Expectations Of Head Size
“Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must...”
– Frank Herbert
Guy purchases thrift Store MP3 player that happens to contain military secrets from the Pentagon: http://is.gd/hoIf