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Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Spiderman 3 casting 

I found this on the Dark Horizons web site. It is also mention on the AICN web site (linked on the left).

Church Turns "Spider-Man" Villain
Posted: Tuesday March 22nd, 2005 8:56am
Source: Reuters
Author: Garth Franklin



Thomas Haden Church, who was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor in "Sideways," has been cast as Spidey's new archenemy in the next chapter of the "Spider-Man" franchise reports Reuters.

Director Sam Raimi made the announcement Monday along with producers Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studios' Avi Arad. Who that villain is exactly remains a close secret for now.

"In addition to the ongoing relationship between Peter Parker and M.J., these films are driven by the great actors who have brought our villains to life," Raimi said to the press. "Thomas Haden Church will be a fantastic and challenging new nemesis, and we all look forward to working with him."

Now I hope that he plays Sandman. That would kick ass. Or Scorpion.

Wednesday, March 16, 2005

wiper madness & inspection fiasco 

OK. My inspection sticker was due to be renewed in Feb. As usual it slipped my mind until a few days into March. I intended to get it done over this past weekend. Well last Thursday as I was on my way to work the windshield wiper in front of me stopped working. I heard a straining/grinding noise then a snap. It must have been frozen due to this ungodly endless fucking winter. Well I obviously can't pass inspection with only one properly functioning wiper blade.

I couldn't do anything on Sat because of the weather. It rained all day then turned to more fucking snow. It wasn't like I could drive the car anywhere in rain/snow with out a wiper blade. On Sunday I took the wiper blade off to see if either the bolt or the wiper blade itself got stripped and I could just replace it myself. No dice, it wasn't that. So Monday rolls around and I head to Sullivan Tire in Quincy. They take a look and it turns out the I need a new wiper blade transmission bar. Sullivan Tire called the dealership (Quirk, which owns just about everything in the area) The part unfortunately is on national backorder. It was going to be awhile before it came back in stock. They Mickey Moused my other wiper blade so it would clean off my side of the windshield and said they would call me when the part became available. Ok cool. What could I do?

I still needed my car inspected. I had asked the guy at Sullivan Tire if he thought it would pass with the one wiper blade. He said it should because it does clear your line of site but if there is a problem tell them the part is on national backorder. He also said they could even call and talk to him about it. So I planned ahead a little bit. Instead of going to the place I normally get my sticker from I decided to get my car inspected at Sullivan Tire in Braintree (Quincy doesn't do it). That way if there is a problem they can call the other Sullivan Tire and they won't think I am just bullshitting them.

On Tuesday I went to the Braintree Sullivan Tire and had them start the inspection. I purposely left the work order about the wiper blade on the passenger seat. They said about an hour wait. I went and grabbed lunch at chilies (Buffalo Chicken salad mmmm mmmm good) while I waited. When I came back I heard the inspection dude talking on the phone about my car (he was talking to Quincy Sullivan Tire) and how he was going to fail me but saw the work order I had conveniently left for him to find. He hung up we talked and he made some calls and someone had the part in stock. It was to be delivered tomorrow sometime and he would call me when it came in. Turns out it came in later that afternoon so I set it up to come in early today and replace the part and get the inspection sticker. Coolness.

On my way to the inspection garage as I pulled pass Super 88 in Quincy right on Hancock St. About 3 minutes away from my house. There was a cop sitting/lurking there in the parking lot of Super 88. I saw him. I knew he was going to bust me I just had that feeling. I wasn't speeding or anything. I saw him pull out behind me and after a few seconds the flashers came on.

"license and registration."

"Here you go. Did I do something wrong?"

"You have an expired inspection sticker."

"OK, Honestly I am on my way right now to get my sticker."
Like he has never heard that before. This time it was all true.

"Why did you wait so long?"

"Well I had a problem with the wiper blades and the part just came in."

"You could have gotten a rejection sticker then you have a few days to get it fixed."

He walked away then and he only gave me a written warning. I told him again that I really was on my way to get the sticker right now. He then told me that he was going to check the registry computer at midnight to see if I had my car inspected and if not he was going to give me a citation.

Well right now my car is still at Sullivan Tire and I am waiting to hear from them. I guess there was a few people in front of me so it took a few hours. Hopefully I'll pass inspection and I won't get a citation.

Some how I think this would only happen to me.

Peace out.


UPDATE: My car passed inspection no problem. I know that cop was just being an asshole about the checking the registry and all that. Cops can be such pricks, ya know because they can.

Sunday, March 06, 2005

KICK ASS KUNG FU 

Last night I saw Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior. It is a story of a guy named Ting who comes from a small village. When thieves run off with the head of the Buddha statue the people of the village pray to, Ting goes to the big city (Bangkok) to get it back. Of course he runs into all sorts of the local criminal element and the kung fu ensues. In this case the kung fu is the Thai martial art of muay thai. Which seems to consist of using mostly knees and elbows to render your opponent senseless. It stars this dude Tony Jaa a former stuntman making his martial arts debut. According to all the hype this guy is Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li all rolled up into one package.

This movies was fucking awesome. I am going to say it again. This movie was fucking awesome. If you like kung fu movies even a little bit you need to go see this movie. It was just amazing! The shit this guy can do will blow your freaking mind. There were no computer effects, he does his own stunts, no strings attached. I swear I have never seen anything like it. The kung fu action is spectacular. Off the fucking charts. Through the whole movie you could hear people in the audience mutter in disbelief at the shit that is on screen.

"Oh my God! Did you see that!?!"

"Whaaattt!?! That was ridiculous"

"How? How the HELL!?!"

"Unreal Un-fucking-real"

It was just crazy. Tony Jaa would do one thing, the sickest thing you have ever watched, then 5 minutes later he would do something even sicker. It was non stop. I highly recommend this movie. It instantly shot up into the best kung fu movie I have ever seen. I swear it blew me away.

Stop what you are doing and go see this movie right fucking now. Go!


Peace out

Thursday, March 03, 2005

Superdickery.com 

This site comes to all of us thanks to Jason who sent me the link.
Make sure you click on image gallery then frames and pages. Some of the best stuff is in there. There is plenty of comedy through the whole thing so browse and laugh your ass off.


Superdickery.com

Peace out.

Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. - MARVEL 'VS' Series Dioramas Wolverine Vs. Sabertooth 

Wolverine Vs. Sabertooth


This Sideshowtoy company makes the coolest fucking shit ever. I just wish the stuff wasn't so crazy expensive. The
Wolverine Vs. Sabertooth statue that I linked to is just one example. Look through the other stuff. Very very cool and very very expensive.


Hey! Dats Nacho cheese! 

Nacho Cheese!!!

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