That last post I made, not the one about the public library, the one about teen dramas, sucked… I do not regret the post, just feel it was not my best. Not even close to good. Yeah… so next post will be better. Promise. Just need to figure out what the next topic will be.
Oh while we are being honest… this tumblarity thing sucks. If I stay at zero who cares..
Five Reasons You Need To Check Out Graphic Novels At Your Local Library
They have some critically acclaimed stuff too. Loads of DVDs and it is all for free! Free I tell you Free… except the gas you need to get there. And the bit taken from your taxes. Also if you are late returning something…
I feel as if some things need to change. Not drastically but just the little things. First thing to change, is my tumblr image. The image that people see whenever I appear on their dashboards. No longer hiding behind a robot. So there is my real face. That picture is not permanent, it is just temporary till I create a better looking one. You get the Idea. Now that that is out of the way and to quickly segway away from this awkward moment, let us discuss a secret obsession of mine. Something that I am a little bit ashamed but why not say it. I enjoy watching Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Degrassi is one of those shows I started watching when I was younger, ninth grade I believe, and continue to watch just to see where it goes. I do not watch every episode, just the ones that still contain characters from earlier seasons. These new ninth graders they add each season really bring the show down. There is nothing new with them. Sure the original cast, not the ones from the eighties, are all in college now, they would have new stories to tell. Not like these new kids who seem to be falling the same paths of their predecessors. It is a love hate relationship with Degrassi.
Even though I have been out of high school for multiple years, Degrassi still grasps my attention. Looking at the other high school dramas though, they really have nothing on this Degrassi. The Secret Life of an American Teenager… really, I know Degrassi has bad acting but this is just destructive. Gossip Girl is too fake and prissy, 90210 steals one of Degrassi’s actress, and Smallville stayed too long in high school to continue watching. Did enjoy what I have seen of The OC though.
The best thing about a teen drama is that they do deal with high school problems. The bad thing about teen dramas, too many high school problems. Are they really trying to tell me that there is a problem every week? So in these schools, scratch that, within this small percentage of the students, pregnancy, a school shooting, and an std outbreak can all occur in a month with these characters.
I do miss MTV’s Undressed…
Chairlift - “Darling Nikki” (Prince Cover) (Removed at Spin’s request)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Purple Rain, Spin Magazine is giving away a free copy of Purpleish Rain, a series of Prince covers from the film. This was brilliantly done and is filled with many fantastic artists. The posted audio clip is Chairlift’s cover of “Darling Nikki.” Other artist included in this compilation include Of Montreal, Fol Chen, and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
Fun musical history fact:
For the entire cover album, for free, check out SPIN’s Prince Tribute.
~Just remember William Blinn was a screenwriter~
It has been a long summer so far filled with monotonous work, late night television, and good times with the pet bird. There is one thing that makes the summer go by quicker and that is the local library. There I have caught up on classic movies, community events, and started reading Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life.
From the cover, I would not be interested in a comic like this. But after hearing that Edgar Wright, famous for writing and directing Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead, was doing a film version of the comic, I though i would check it out. It is a surprising story of romance, action, and comedy. Plus it all takes place in Canada. With its Manga style publishing, this would usually be a book that i would pass by, but instead I took the chance and checked it out of the library. Who would know it was an adventure about a guy in his 20’s fighting a girl’s seven evil ex-boyfriends just to date her.
After reading the first volume, I became hooked, knowing if I had the chance I could land a role in the movie. The movie stars Michael Cera as the hero, Scott Pilgrim, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as his love interest, Ramona V. Flowers. I have high hopes for the movie, maybe movies, except for the casting of Michael Cera. Every role I have seen him play have been the same person. The socially awkward guy… Instead will we see Cera portraying a new type of role? A guy with confidence, a guy who never looses a fight. I can only hope.
The cast includes (L to R): Michael Cera as the titular Scott Pilgrim, Chris Evans as the second evil-ex Lucas Lee, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers, Anna Kendrick as Scott’s sister Stacey Pilgrim, Ellen Wong as Knives Chau, a mystery guest (though almost certainly Jason Schwartzmann) as the final of Ramona’s seven ex-boyfriends, and Satya Bhabh and the first ex-bf Matthew Patel. Besides the one casting flaw, maybe, the rest of the cast looks great.
I am enjoying how Edgar Wright is keeping us up to date with filming. At the official website, they are up to Episode Eight which is all about the music. The cool thing about the comic, all the locations in the book are real locations, meaning the actual locations in the book is where the filming is being done. It is also supposed to contain a mix of real people and hand drawn animation. Check it out and get excited with me for Scott Pilgrim.
One last note, the band Metric is providing tracks for the soundtrack, which should also be phenomenal.
Remember that St. Vincent music video I posted a few months back with the actors putting on an emotional scene? Well if that was a bit too much for you, here is the more acoustic version of that song “Actor Out of Work.” I sort of enjoy this version more than the one that was produced.
I am planning a trip to Canada the first week of August and I have to make a choice between seeing her (St. Vincent) or Lykke Li in concert. Decisions, Decisions…
Beck - “Sunday Morning” (Velvet Underground cover)
I am sleepy, low on battery, and it has been a long day so I will keep this short. Beck has been one of those artists I listen to on and off. Lately he has kicked off his Record Club. Beck’s Record Club is Beck gathering various people together for only a day and reworking and restructuring an album. For this expiriment, Beck and his group chose to do The Velvet Underground’s album, The Velvet Underground and Nico. As of now, only Beck’s cover of “Sunday Morning” has been released but they plan on releasing others in the future. Sounds good so far.
Oh there is a video as well.
So “Weird Al” has a new song out. “Craigslist” It parodies the 60’s psychadelic band The Doors. The question I have is where does “Weird Al” Yankovic belong in today’s music/internet world? I did enjoy his music when i was younger, watching VH1 specials and being tempted to buy his albums but never did. But after seeing the song parodies of Michael Scott and Collegehumor, you have to wonder, can “Weird Al” compete with new Youtube sensations and similar creative minds?
Unlike the others, “Weird Al” is still making money doing it.
…This is my 100th post.
Looking back at it all, I have come to a few conclusions… Alright, I actually have not come to any conclusions what so ever. There is not much to be said about a hundredth post. The thing is it has been over a year since I have started typing away at this thing. Where am I going with this? I really have no clue. I could point out that little archive button at the top right hand corner and check out all the stuff I have looked at and enjoyed typing.
Ok now some of the videos and links no longer work because I am the only one running this blog. I cannot keep up with videos that are removed from sites like YouTube and stuff like that but I tell you what it is all about.
Again pointless 100th post. Most of the posts should not count since they were small or reblogs so I am going to say this is post ninety three. Normal post will keep being posted so keep following me. I appreciate it. Thumbs up to you for reading my rants.
Ah the crazyness… Happy one year. By the way does anyone get what this Tumblarity thing is? I have been trying to figure it out since it appeared. It jumps up and down randomly. There is no pattern. I make it to a seven fall to a four down to a one up to a four moving in incriments of three. Seriously? Where is this heading?
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