It's Liam and Noel all over again . . .
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Me and Hayward
There's no way my story is better than the one you're entertaining right now so enjoy.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Is Breaking Bad really that good?
You bet it is.
Narrative driven TV shows are not typically meant to imitate life. Sure, some are written from real life experiences, some are written from amazingly sharp imaginations, but in the end they are not designed to imitate real life.
However . . .
One show may be very close.
I, along with my good friend Alex, would like to make a case for the show Breaking Bad on AMC.
First off, Breaking Bad is not for everyone (This includes you mom); this show plays at a varsity level. The Hollywood Reporter sums up the premise:
A pathetic high school chemistry teacher named Walt White who -- upon learning he's dying of lung cancer -- chucks it all to become a crystal meth chef in a mobile lab with a perpetually irritated ne'er-do-well former student, Jesse, to make enough money to provide for his family after he's gone. That family includes a pregnant all-American blonde, and an adolescent son afflicted with cerebral palsy.
So, why would I encourage anyone to watch this?
Alex says:
1) Breaking Bad feels so real.
“Feels so real” In my mind this is the one of two key reasons that Breaking Bad is great. It does feel real at every step of the way. Actions and decisions are deliberate and logical. The show’s progression never stresses my suspension of disbelief.
But any show can do that. The key is to do so in an entertaining way.
The next key element is that the show, “goes there” in other words it moves it’s story’s plot points forward before the viewer might anticipate so. They surprise you therefore leaving events unpredictable.
The accomplishments of both these things are inherent in premise:
A high school chemistry teacher saddled with debt, a handicapped son, pregnant wife . . .
This is the “real” part.
. . . is diagnosed with terminal cancer and decides to start cooking and selling crystal meth in order to provide for his family after his inevitable demise.
This is the “goes there” part.
If you really think about all the great shows you are engaged in, the premise falls on logical decisions that are based on these two elements. That’s my thoughts anyway.
I say:
1) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
Walter is a man who has followed the straight and narrow all his life. He’s not very cool, yet very smart. He’s not a man’s man, yet has a wife loves him. He has tried to be a good person all his life, yet now has terminal cancer. He has worked hard to build a good life and now it’s all going to be taken away.
What did Walt do to deserve this?
This can be debated of course. However, Walt is at a breaking point and in the end decides to do the wrong thing for the right reason.
Rebel (break bad).
He decides to use his chemistry knowledge to cook meth under the premise of financially securing his family. Selfishly satisfying his rebellion and his responsibility. The thrill of breaking the law breathes excitement back into his life only to be brought down by the guilt and shame of his actions. His actions are slowly killing him from the inside out.
What makes this show work is that it isn’t glorifying what Walt is doing. It’s showing you what happens when you make decisions like this. These choices are nothing but destructive and deadly to your soul, family, and everything good you’ve worked for.
2) When you make the choice to rebel, you can't always control your consequences.
It is our human nature to imagine getting away with a wrongdoing. It's also in our human nature to imagine what consequence we "may" receive in order to judge whether the actual action is worth it. The flaw is that when we finally make the choice, the imagined plan of action assumed everything would swing in our favor. Real life denotes differently though and we all know it. This is what makes Breaking Bad feel so real.
When Walt decides to cook meth with his partner Jessie, Walt safely assumes he will only cook and never have to deal with the actual drug dealing. This is a way to justify maintaining his rebellion and responsibility. Unfortunately, his partnership with "dealer" Jessie forces Walt to become more involved alas becoming more endangered. There are more and more elements he can’t control which constantly make him rethink what he’s doing. The more he compromises on the side of his new venture, the deeper and deeper he becomes indebted to it. Now the line of right and wrong is blurred.
What makes this show so attractive is that it’s on the side of “doing the right thing”. Walt is not doing the right thing, but you long for him to make the right decision regardless of the consequences. Breaking Bad, for me, constantly encourages me to be honest and open. It constantly points to the importance of communication and trust. Lastly, it’s an indirect accountability partner, always telling me to choose the right path in life’s “fork in the road”.
Narrative driven TV shows are not typically meant to imitate life. Sure, some are written from real life experiences, some are written from amazingly sharp imaginations, but in the end they are not designed to imitate real life.
However . . .
One show may be very close.
I, along with my good friend Alex, would like to make a case for the show Breaking Bad on AMC.
First off, Breaking Bad is not for everyone (This includes you mom); this show plays at a varsity level. The Hollywood Reporter sums up the premise:
A pathetic high school chemistry teacher named Walt White who -- upon learning he's dying of lung cancer -- chucks it all to become a crystal meth chef in a mobile lab with a perpetually irritated ne'er-do-well former student, Jesse, to make enough money to provide for his family after he's gone. That family includes a pregnant all-American blonde, and an adolescent son afflicted with cerebral palsy.
So, why would I encourage anyone to watch this?
Alex says:
1) Breaking Bad feels so real.
“Feels so real” In my mind this is the one of two key reasons that Breaking Bad is great. It does feel real at every step of the way. Actions and decisions are deliberate and logical. The show’s progression never stresses my suspension of disbelief.
But any show can do that. The key is to do so in an entertaining way.
The next key element is that the show, “goes there” in other words it moves it’s story’s plot points forward before the viewer might anticipate so. They surprise you therefore leaving events unpredictable.
The accomplishments of both these things are inherent in premise:
A high school chemistry teacher saddled with debt, a handicapped son, pregnant wife . . .
This is the “real” part.
. . . is diagnosed with terminal cancer and decides to start cooking and selling crystal meth in order to provide for his family after his inevitable demise.
This is the “goes there” part.
If you really think about all the great shows you are engaged in, the premise falls on logical decisions that are based on these two elements. That’s my thoughts anyway.
I say:
1) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
Walter is a man who has followed the straight and narrow all his life. He’s not very cool, yet very smart. He’s not a man’s man, yet has a wife loves him. He has tried to be a good person all his life, yet now has terminal cancer. He has worked hard to build a good life and now it’s all going to be taken away.
What did Walt do to deserve this?
This can be debated of course. However, Walt is at a breaking point and in the end decides to do the wrong thing for the right reason.
Rebel (break bad).
He decides to use his chemistry knowledge to cook meth under the premise of financially securing his family. Selfishly satisfying his rebellion and his responsibility. The thrill of breaking the law breathes excitement back into his life only to be brought down by the guilt and shame of his actions. His actions are slowly killing him from the inside out.
What makes this show work is that it isn’t glorifying what Walt is doing. It’s showing you what happens when you make decisions like this. These choices are nothing but destructive and deadly to your soul, family, and everything good you’ve worked for.
2) When you make the choice to rebel, you can't always control your consequences.
It is our human nature to imagine getting away with a wrongdoing. It's also in our human nature to imagine what consequence we "may" receive in order to judge whether the actual action is worth it. The flaw is that when we finally make the choice, the imagined plan of action assumed everything would swing in our favor. Real life denotes differently though and we all know it. This is what makes Breaking Bad feel so real.
When Walt decides to cook meth with his partner Jessie, Walt safely assumes he will only cook and never have to deal with the actual drug dealing. This is a way to justify maintaining his rebellion and responsibility. Unfortunately, his partnership with "dealer" Jessie forces Walt to become more involved alas becoming more endangered. There are more and more elements he can’t control which constantly make him rethink what he’s doing. The more he compromises on the side of his new venture, the deeper and deeper he becomes indebted to it. Now the line of right and wrong is blurred.
What makes this show so attractive is that it’s on the side of “doing the right thing”. Walt is not doing the right thing, but you long for him to make the right decision regardless of the consequences. Breaking Bad, for me, constantly encourages me to be honest and open. It constantly points to the importance of communication and trust. Lastly, it’s an indirect accountability partner, always telling me to choose the right path in life’s “fork in the road”.
Friday, February 6, 2009
5 things to bestow upon Ryan & Jack
Yes, baby #2 will be a boy. Woohoo! Of course I had a choice on what the sex was, I just chose boy so that Ogdens can slowly but surely dominate the world. Besides, look how awesome Doug and I are. . . well, look how awesome I am.
Anyway, I've been thinking about what's important to pass down to my two boys. Obviously they are smart, but good taste isn't always nature, sometimes it's nurture.
Here are some things I feel are important for them to learn in order to be on the road to awesomeness.
1)Good Gin
Beefeater's will not cut it. My sons will drink good gin and like it. Besides, it's good with tonic or cheerios.
2)Criterion Films
And none better to start with than Seven Samurai. Seven Samurai is one of the greatest samurai films of all time, if not one of the best films of all time. Thanks to Criterion, I can show my sons real cinema like L'avventura, 8 1/2, Wages of Fear. Ryan and Jack will be so snobby that when their friends ask them if they've seen Star Wars episode I, my sons will punch them in the face, no questions asked.
3)Oasis
The greatest band there is. How could my sons ever learn to be rockstars if they don't listen to Oasis? Well, I'm a good dad so I will teach them to be supersonic.
4)The Bible
You may think to yourself "What does the bible have to do with the other three on the list?" Well, they don't really. I believe that nobody can be a real man (or be saved) unless they read and understand this book.
5)Stephen Colbert
Politics can be real ugly and eventually my sons will be old enough to make decisions on their own. Navigating through what's right (Colbert) and what's wrong (Rush, Hannity, Beck) can be tricky. It's important to teach them that if someone disagrees with their political view, that someone is wrong.
Anyway, I've been thinking about what's important to pass down to my two boys. Obviously they are smart, but good taste isn't always nature, sometimes it's nurture.
Here are some things I feel are important for them to learn in order to be on the road to awesomeness.
1)Good Gin
Beefeater's will not cut it. My sons will drink good gin and like it. Besides, it's good with tonic or cheerios.
2)Criterion Films
And none better to start with than Seven Samurai. Seven Samurai is one of the greatest samurai films of all time, if not one of the best films of all time. Thanks to Criterion, I can show my sons real cinema like L'avventura, 8 1/2, Wages of Fear. Ryan and Jack will be so snobby that when their friends ask them if they've seen Star Wars episode I, my sons will punch them in the face, no questions asked.
3)Oasis
The greatest band there is. How could my sons ever learn to be rockstars if they don't listen to Oasis? Well, I'm a good dad so I will teach them to be supersonic.
4)The Bible
You may think to yourself "What does the bible have to do with the other three on the list?" Well, they don't really. I believe that nobody can be a real man (or be saved) unless they read and understand this book.
5)Stephen Colbert
Politics can be real ugly and eventually my sons will be old enough to make decisions on their own. Navigating through what's right (Colbert) and what's wrong (Rush, Hannity, Beck) can be tricky. It's important to teach them that if someone disagrees with their political view, that someone is wrong.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Habakkuk Project
About seven weeks ago my youth pastor approached me and said, "Hey, I'm doing a sermon series on the book of Habbakuk. You want to shoot something for it?"
I said, "Of course". Thus began my crazy adventure in directing for the very first time.
We met shortly after this exchange and I asked "Well, do you have an outline for what you want to do?"
"No." he said.
"Well isn't that fantastic."
So for the next few weeks we got together and ironed out a story that we both agreed on. Then talked about casting choices, figured out who would be a good leading man, and then I went off to write.
Two weeks later I had an outline and approached the family I wanted in my movie. They said yes (after saying please and offering lots of beer). At this point I had about four weeks until it was due and I had to figure out when everyone was available to shoot. So I call my actor on a Tuesday and asked him if it would be better to shoot this Saturday or next. He said this Saturday would be best. No problem, I can get my act together in 3 days.
Ignorance is such bliss.
I managed to make a shot list, get a camera, get a A.D. (assistant director), location scout my two major places I was shooting, go to home depot morning of shoot and get last minute supplies and then hopefully by 7am start shooting.
Which I did.
About half of my short was shot in sequence, which was awesome. The other half was out of sequence and much harder to keep the story together in my head. However, the day went very good and my last shot was 3:30 that afternoon. I was beyond tired.
The following Thursday I shot the last remaining scenes that I was not able to get on Saturday. It went quick and painless and now there was only one more day of shooting left.
So, the next Saturday we shot the last of my short in a few hours and thus concluded principal photography.
Now, for the last week in a half I have been editing. I have a third of it done and working on the rest now.
I know I haven't posted in a while and I know this isn't really mean or funny (or both), but I thought I would just give you a quick rundown of what's been going on over the past month. Hope all of your Christmas' were awesome. As soon as I'm done editing I will get back to my regularly scheduled tom foolery.
(My short is about a guy who interviews for a promotion and instead loses his job. )
I said, "Of course". Thus began my crazy adventure in directing for the very first time.
We met shortly after this exchange and I asked "Well, do you have an outline for what you want to do?"
"No." he said.
"Well isn't that fantastic."
So for the next few weeks we got together and ironed out a story that we both agreed on. Then talked about casting choices, figured out who would be a good leading man, and then I went off to write.
Two weeks later I had an outline and approached the family I wanted in my movie. They said yes (after saying please and offering lots of beer). At this point I had about four weeks until it was due and I had to figure out when everyone was available to shoot. So I call my actor on a Tuesday and asked him if it would be better to shoot this Saturday or next. He said this Saturday would be best. No problem, I can get my act together in 3 days.
Ignorance is such bliss.
I managed to make a shot list, get a camera, get a A.D. (assistant director), location scout my two major places I was shooting, go to home depot morning of shoot and get last minute supplies and then hopefully by 7am start shooting.
Which I did.
About half of my short was shot in sequence, which was awesome. The other half was out of sequence and much harder to keep the story together in my head. However, the day went very good and my last shot was 3:30 that afternoon. I was beyond tired.
The following Thursday I shot the last remaining scenes that I was not able to get on Saturday. It went quick and painless and now there was only one more day of shooting left.
So, the next Saturday we shot the last of my short in a few hours and thus concluded principal photography.
Now, for the last week in a half I have been editing. I have a third of it done and working on the rest now.
I know I haven't posted in a while and I know this isn't really mean or funny (or both), but I thought I would just give you a quick rundown of what's been going on over the past month. Hope all of your Christmas' were awesome. As soon as I'm done editing I will get back to my regularly scheduled tom foolery.
(My short is about a guy who interviews for a promotion and instead loses his job. )
Monday, November 3, 2008
Restoring America
I never really thought I could make a difference in this election. Sure I voted, which is an important civic duty, but how much difference does that make? Even if I did vote for McCain, do you really think he would win California? I want to do something historic, something grand.
And then it happened.
Someone actually voted for me for President. This is a legit ballot from one of my friends in Eugene. I am now a contender for the presidency of the United States. Not only that, but look who my running mate is - Ryan.
When I saw this I felt a huge weight of responsibility. I have had so many ideas on how to make this country better and, let's face it, so does Ryan. It was time to make a decision. I talked with my family a great deal and we came down to a decision. Ryan and I are going to run. How fitting it is to celebrate the launch of my campaign at the place where this all started: in my office about 10 minutes ago.
Ogden/Ogden 08'
We are part of the SUA party (Straight up Awesome) and we have a platform of important issues we are running on.
Phil Ogden - President
Education - I feel like teachers aren't paid enough so starting in my first day of office, teachers start at $100,000 per year. Teachers will also be on an incentive bonus payment plan. Every time they disregard one of the states standardized tests they will get an additional $30,000, and a teacher's aide. Teachers are limited to 10 teacher's aides per year.
Economy - I will look to my trusty cabinet members and tell them to FIX IT!
Energy - We will establish our independence from foreign oil by completely getting rid of the middle east. We will bus everyone out of the country in a diplomatic and peaceful way, then turn it into the worlds largest starbucks/jamba juice. Problem solved.
Ryan Ogden - Vice President
Here are some platforms that Ryan will be running on.
Mac and Cheese - starting in his first day of office, Mac and cheese will be delivered to every home in the world as a way to open up lines of communication with foreign countries and those who hate us. And because it's good.
Thomas and friends - Thomas and friends will now replace the nightly news. Anchors from NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, and Fox will, instead of news, voice over characters from the famous English show. Brian Williams will be Thomas, Tom Brokaw will be Gordon, Katie Couric will be Emily, Dan Rather will be Cranky the Crane, Sean Hannity will be the troublesome trucks, and Rush will be Sir Toppham Hat.
Tractors - Since Ryan is a big advocate for tractors, everyone should have one. That way, when he comes to campaign in your town, he can check them out and think they are cool.
On November 4, do the right thing. Vote Ogden/Ogden 08'
Straight talk hope we can all believe in.
And then it happened.
Someone actually voted for me for President. This is a legit ballot from one of my friends in Eugene. I am now a contender for the presidency of the United States. Not only that, but look who my running mate is - Ryan.
When I saw this I felt a huge weight of responsibility. I have had so many ideas on how to make this country better and, let's face it, so does Ryan. It was time to make a decision. I talked with my family a great deal and we came down to a decision. Ryan and I are going to run. How fitting it is to celebrate the launch of my campaign at the place where this all started: in my office about 10 minutes ago.
Ogden/Ogden 08'
We are part of the SUA party (Straight up Awesome) and we have a platform of important issues we are running on.
Phil Ogden - President
Education - I feel like teachers aren't paid enough so starting in my first day of office, teachers start at $100,000 per year. Teachers will also be on an incentive bonus payment plan. Every time they disregard one of the states standardized tests they will get an additional $30,000, and a teacher's aide. Teachers are limited to 10 teacher's aides per year.
Economy - I will look to my trusty cabinet members and tell them to FIX IT!
Energy - We will establish our independence from foreign oil by completely getting rid of the middle east. We will bus everyone out of the country in a diplomatic and peaceful way, then turn it into the worlds largest starbucks/jamba juice. Problem solved.
Ryan Ogden - Vice President
Here are some platforms that Ryan will be running on.
Mac and Cheese - starting in his first day of office, Mac and cheese will be delivered to every home in the world as a way to open up lines of communication with foreign countries and those who hate us. And because it's good.
Thomas and friends - Thomas and friends will now replace the nightly news. Anchors from NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, and Fox will, instead of news, voice over characters from the famous English show. Brian Williams will be Thomas, Tom Brokaw will be Gordon, Katie Couric will be Emily, Dan Rather will be Cranky the Crane, Sean Hannity will be the troublesome trucks, and Rush will be Sir Toppham Hat.
Tractors - Since Ryan is a big advocate for tractors, everyone should have one. That way, when he comes to campaign in your town, he can check them out and think they are cool.
On November 4, do the right thing. Vote Ogden/Ogden 08'
Straight talk hope we can all believe in.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Ryan is going to be a big brother
Yes, it's true. In June, Ryan's going to have a buddy. I've tried for a couple of weeks now to blog about something even half as cool as this (btw, it's debatable whether I blog about cool things) but I haven't been about to come up with anything.
We decided to wait a few weeks to tell anyone. After we decided to start telling people we had a shortlist of people we wanted to tell before the news got out of control. Chances are if you read this blog, you already know about our news. If, for some reason, I forgot to tell you and this is new to you, there's a good chance I don't care about you and wish you would would get run over by a car.
I'm just kidding . . .about the car part.
It's great news and we wanted to celebrate it with youalleverybody.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Look at me
I know I vent about many necessary things, make fun of stupid people, and laugh at other peoples' expense. Well, it's only fair that once in a while I take some of my own medicine. I thought it would be fun (and funny) to post some pictures of me in my younger days and show you all that I was awesome then, and now.
This is me at Magic Mountain chillin' with Wile E. Coyote. I was about 4 or 5.
Rockin' the Olan Mills photo shoot. Big Pimpin' at 6.
Here I am with my date Tracy before the Christmas Formal. I was a Junior in High School then.
Is this me or Brian Austin Green? Maybe Parker Lewis?
Seth, Me, and Mark at our favorite karaoke bar in Korea town. No joke, I thought that shirt was cool!
This is me at Magic Mountain chillin' with Wile E. Coyote. I was about 4 or 5.
Rockin' the Olan Mills photo shoot. Big Pimpin' at 6.
Here I am with my date Tracy before the Christmas Formal. I was a Junior in High School then.
Is this me or Brian Austin Green? Maybe Parker Lewis?
Seth, Me, and Mark at our favorite karaoke bar in Korea town. No joke, I thought that shirt was cool!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Battlestar Galactica is awesome, which is why Dayton needs to start watching it
Meet my friend Dayton
He is a rock star, a husband and a great dad, and he's been my friend for 10 years. I stayed with him and his fam last year when I was in town for a wedding (Trevor's) and we got to hang out and do some old traditions (drink caribou coffee) and new traditions (drink beer and buy Petra songs online). It was awesome.
What was not so awesome is when I told him "You have to watch the new Battlestar Galactica. It's Awesome" and he said screw you hippy, I don't watch nerd things like that. (I may be paraphrasing . . .)
Well, I'm here to start a campaign to get Dayton to start watching one of the best written shows on TV.
Dayton, just between you and me, here are 3 reasons why you should watch this show.
1)I don't steer people wrong.
I told my friend Eddie, who is an avid Lost watcher, "You have to watch Battlestar Galactica." Unlike you, he tried it out and became hooked. He finished the mini-series in the first day, the first season in a couple days, and within two weeks finished season 2 and 3. Dayton, I know you love Lost, trust me, you'll love Battlestar.
2)The show redefines the sci-fi genre
The show deals with the conflict of a monotheistic and polytheistic society, it deals with racism and prejudice, and takes the best part of space exploration and makes it look cool.
3)In the future, everyone's hot. (I thank Mary for point #3)
That's right, nobody's ugly on this show. It's comforting to know that our future is full of hot women in red dresses and, well, I can't remember what else is important.
So, my challenge to you is to watch the Mini-series. How do I get the mini-series you ask? Well, I will send it to you to watch. It's only 3 hours. If by the end, you don't like it, I won't hate you. At least you tried.
He is a rock star, a husband and a great dad, and he's been my friend for 10 years. I stayed with him and his fam last year when I was in town for a wedding (Trevor's) and we got to hang out and do some old traditions (drink caribou coffee) and new traditions (drink beer and buy Petra songs online). It was awesome.
What was not so awesome is when I told him "You have to watch the new Battlestar Galactica. It's Awesome" and he said screw you hippy, I don't watch nerd things like that. (I may be paraphrasing . . .)
Well, I'm here to start a campaign to get Dayton to start watching one of the best written shows on TV.
Dayton, just between you and me, here are 3 reasons why you should watch this show.
1)I don't steer people wrong.
I told my friend Eddie, who is an avid Lost watcher, "You have to watch Battlestar Galactica." Unlike you, he tried it out and became hooked. He finished the mini-series in the first day, the first season in a couple days, and within two weeks finished season 2 and 3. Dayton, I know you love Lost, trust me, you'll love Battlestar.
2)The show redefines the sci-fi genre
The show deals with the conflict of a monotheistic and polytheistic society, it deals with racism and prejudice, and takes the best part of space exploration and makes it look cool.
3)In the future, everyone's hot. (I thank Mary for point #3)
That's right, nobody's ugly on this show. It's comforting to know that our future is full of hot women in red dresses and, well, I can't remember what else is important.
So, my challenge to you is to watch the Mini-series. How do I get the mini-series you ask? Well, I will send it to you to watch. It's only 3 hours. If by the end, you don't like it, I won't hate you. At least you tried.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Stop it with the blue tooth in public
You know who you are. You're the guy who goes into Subway with your friend from work, catching up on the day's memos, then right in the middle of your friend's sentence you tap your ear and say "hello".
Stop it. Seriously.
Nothing says "I care about you, but really I hope someone more important calls" than a blue tooth in public places.
Oh wait, let me guess, your excuse is "well, I wear it so much that I don't even notice."
Bullshit. How do you not notice a piece of electronic equipment in your ear? You look like those guys in Star Wars that control the Death Star. Just robots desiring to be controlled by jackassery.
Stop it.
Here's a tip. When you leave your car or walk out of your building to eat, shut off your earpiece and be part of the human race. We like you, just not your jackassery.
Stop it. Seriously.
Nothing says "I care about you, but really I hope someone more important calls" than a blue tooth in public places.
Oh wait, let me guess, your excuse is "well, I wear it so much that I don't even notice."
Bullshit. How do you not notice a piece of electronic equipment in your ear? You look like those guys in Star Wars that control the Death Star. Just robots desiring to be controlled by jackassery.
Stop it.
Here's a tip. When you leave your car or walk out of your building to eat, shut off your earpiece and be part of the human race. We like you, just not your jackassery.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Does Heroes still suck?
Yes.
After a terrible, terrible second season Heroes is set to return. I think it's suppose to start in Septembewhogivesacrap.
The answer is nobody.
Especially at Comic-con. Heroes had their panel set for 11am Saturday in the big hall where they were going to have the writers come out and talk about the third season and show the premiere episode. However, I don't know how many Heroes fans got to see it because Lost had it's panel at 12pm and fans (of a show that's actually worth watching) started lining up at 2am that morning. When the doors for the Heroes panel opened, they just let the Lost line in. Lost fans had to sit through what I'm sure was a giant apology for why season 1 finale was so bad, why they haven't brought back Claude, and why Peter Petrelli still continues to breathe and annoy me. After that, they showed the season 3 premiere. Was it good? Don't know because no one is talking about it. I haven't found any news on it, any buzz, any clips, any video of the panel, nothing.
Where are the people that say "Heroes is so much better than Lost?" Why aren't they updating their blogs feverishly giving away juicy story lines and new characters plots and saying things like, "Tim Kring said this and talked about that?" I hear no response. Perhaps that the sound of me being right.
After a terrible, terrible second season Heroes is set to return. I think it's suppose to start in Septembewhogivesacrap.
The answer is nobody.
Especially at Comic-con. Heroes had their panel set for 11am Saturday in the big hall where they were going to have the writers come out and talk about the third season and show the premiere episode. However, I don't know how many Heroes fans got to see it because Lost had it's panel at 12pm and fans (of a show that's actually worth watching) started lining up at 2am that morning. When the doors for the Heroes panel opened, they just let the Lost line in. Lost fans had to sit through what I'm sure was a giant apology for why season 1 finale was so bad, why they haven't brought back Claude, and why Peter Petrelli still continues to breathe and annoy me. After that, they showed the season 3 premiere. Was it good? Don't know because no one is talking about it. I haven't found any news on it, any buzz, any clips, any video of the panel, nothing.
Where are the people that say "Heroes is so much better than Lost?" Why aren't they updating their blogs feverishly giving away juicy story lines and new characters plots and saying things like, "Tim Kring said this and talked about that?" I hear no response. Perhaps that the sound of me being right.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
A Robotix story
When my brother and I were young we used to play Robotix. The other day I got them out and let Ryan explore them. Then I had an idea. . .
THE ADVENTURES OF CHASE ROBOTIX
Episode I - Red Ball of Destruction
Chase Robotix is the defender of the universe. When trouble or stupidity cross his path, he reaches back and keeps his pimp hand strong.
Every time that I look at myself, I can't believe how awesome I am!
As Chase was out surveying the galaxy (for ladies) he came across his twin brother/arch nemesis Rex, who was trying to destroy planet beanbag with the red ball of destruction.
Chase could not stand for this so he destroyed the red ball of destruction with his mind.
This, of course, angered Rex.
Rex wanted to destroy everything like he always does: Chase, The planet, and Ryan's intergalactic Thomas and friends hat.
Chase couldn't let that happen so he jumped in the way to distract Rex. Rex finally had the chance to destroy his brother. Chase was almost a goner.
Then Chase fired a rocket of doom and destroyed his brother's ship. Rex managed to survive . . .until next time.
I rule!
THE ADVENTURES OF CHASE ROBOTIX
Episode I - Red Ball of Destruction
Chase Robotix is the defender of the universe. When trouble or stupidity cross his path, he reaches back and keeps his pimp hand strong.
Every time that I look at myself, I can't believe how awesome I am!
As Chase was out surveying the galaxy (for ladies) he came across his twin brother/arch nemesis Rex, who was trying to destroy planet beanbag with the red ball of destruction.
Chase could not stand for this so he destroyed the red ball of destruction with his mind.
This, of course, angered Rex.
Rex wanted to destroy everything like he always does: Chase, The planet, and Ryan's intergalactic Thomas and friends hat.
Chase couldn't let that happen so he jumped in the way to distract Rex. Rex finally had the chance to destroy his brother. Chase was almost a goner.
Then Chase fired a rocket of doom and destroyed his brother's ship. Rex managed to survive . . .until next time.
I rule!
Political Correctness lives here
. . .not so much. This is a funny video. If you are easily offended or have trouble with people making fun of others, I suggest skipping this post.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Our trip to San Fransisco
Jenny and I just go back from a weekend in San Fransisco. It was the first weekend away from Ryan in a long long time. Here is just one of the many pictures you will find on Jenny's blog post regarding our trip.
Amanda Heasley, Me, Jenny, Vanessa (Doug's almost wife), Doug, and Chris Heasley
For more pictures and stories check out Jenny's Blog
Amanda Heasley, Me, Jenny, Vanessa (Doug's almost wife), Doug, and Chris Heasley
For more pictures and stories check out Jenny's Blog
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Phone Pix from Morro Bay
We went to Morro Bay at the beginning of June. Yes, we forgot our camera so here are some phone pix. Enjoy!
Capt. Ryan Sparrow
Ryan at the Zoo
Ryan the whale rider
Mama, Ryan, and Rita
Me!
Capt. Ryan Sparrow
Ryan at the Zoo
Ryan the whale rider
Mama, Ryan, and Rita
Me!
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