1.17.2008
Old Donations
Back in November, there was a group show at Mint Gallery to donate a series of 4X6 inch paintings. Here was my contribution.
1.13.2008
Ghost Whisper Your Way Into Her Heart
I’m a geek. I play video games for hours, I read comic books and this past Christmas, my mom got me a twelve-inch Transformer that lights up and talks. I should probably say at this point that I am in my twenties, but I don’t live with my parents. Thankfully I have a girlfriend, but I realize I am one of the few, lucky ones. There are many others out there whose toy and comic book collections I would be extremely envious of, but they are not as fortunate as myself. It would seem that it’s understood that geeks are the guys who usually never get the girl because of their bizarre and misunderstood interests. While this has been true for sometime, I think I may have found a loophole for some of my fellow geeks to play the game of love and possibly even get to first base. It’s in ghosts.
Since December I started watching a show called Paranormal State which is essentially the after school project of one student, Ryan to research paranormal activities around the East Coast. Obviously he’s doing well because he has his own show, but based on his geeky interests, he’s not only catching the ghosts… He’s also catching the ladies! He has a core team of only five people, but it’s three girls and two guys. Ryan is the “Director” of the squad and his male counterpart his Sergey, the tech expert. Obviously a geek, but that still leaves three females who hang off of Ryan’s every word during their meetings. In every episode he manages to talk these girls into going into Pennsylvania Trailer Parks on the weekend, stay up passed 3:00 AM to conduct what he calls “dead time” all with the promises of seeing ghosts! I have a girl who I love, and loves me but I don’t think I could ever in my wildest dreams talk her into going into a trailer park late night to find ghosts. The only “dead time” to be had would be with myself. I don’t believe in magic, but Ryan’s got it. If you don’t believe me, check the guy’s Myspace! He’s got over 4,000 friends, nothing but ladies leaving him comments, and check the fine print at the bottom. HE’S SINGLE!!! A true player on Earth, and in the afterlife.
Among Paranormal State, there are other shows that deal with ghosts and the paranormal and both show’s stars are females. Patricia Arquette plays some sort of psychic on Medium and we also have Jennifer “I’m a size 2!” Love Hewitt on The Ghost Whisperer. Granted, neither of these women are prize pigs of the fair (Well maybe J. Love) but they are women related to ghosts and ghost hunting. Coincidence? Maybe not.
So to any geeks reading this, if you want to impress the ladies, you need to stop talking about robots and start talking about ghosts. Instead of waxing intellectual about Heroes you need to appeal to your sensitive side with Paranormal State. Before even finishing this, I can already think of highly effective pick up lines to use at the bar. For instance just strike up a convo with a lady about Paranormal State, which leads into sharing your own experiences with paranormal, which after a few drinks and cleverly maneuvered hands, you can whisper this into her ear. “I can sense a paranormal presence… In my pants!”
Since December I started watching a show called Paranormal State which is essentially the after school project of one student, Ryan to research paranormal activities around the East Coast. Obviously he’s doing well because he has his own show, but based on his geeky interests, he’s not only catching the ghosts… He’s also catching the ladies! He has a core team of only five people, but it’s three girls and two guys. Ryan is the “Director” of the squad and his male counterpart his Sergey, the tech expert. Obviously a geek, but that still leaves three females who hang off of Ryan’s every word during their meetings. In every episode he manages to talk these girls into going into Pennsylvania Trailer Parks on the weekend, stay up passed 3:00 AM to conduct what he calls “dead time” all with the promises of seeing ghosts! I have a girl who I love, and loves me but I don’t think I could ever in my wildest dreams talk her into going into a trailer park late night to find ghosts. The only “dead time” to be had would be with myself. I don’t believe in magic, but Ryan’s got it. If you don’t believe me, check the guy’s Myspace! He’s got over 4,000 friends, nothing but ladies leaving him comments, and check the fine print at the bottom. HE’S SINGLE!!! A true player on Earth, and in the afterlife.
Among Paranormal State, there are other shows that deal with ghosts and the paranormal and both show’s stars are females. Patricia Arquette plays some sort of psychic on Medium and we also have Jennifer “I’m a size 2!” Love Hewitt on The Ghost Whisperer. Granted, neither of these women are prize pigs of the fair (Well maybe J. Love) but they are women related to ghosts and ghost hunting. Coincidence? Maybe not.
So to any geeks reading this, if you want to impress the ladies, you need to stop talking about robots and start talking about ghosts. Instead of waxing intellectual about Heroes you need to appeal to your sensitive side with Paranormal State. Before even finishing this, I can already think of highly effective pick up lines to use at the bar. For instance just strike up a convo with a lady about Paranormal State, which leads into sharing your own experiences with paranormal, which after a few drinks and cleverly maneuvered hands, you can whisper this into her ear. “I can sense a paranormal presence… In my pants!”
1.09.2008
...And the Award Goes To!
Since there is no Golden Globes this year and the Oscars are overrated, I will be offering my own award ceremony in cinematic brilliance, which works out great because I can honor films from this year, last year, or whatever the Academy (AKA myself) feel deserve recognition. With that said, let's give out our first award...
In the category of biggest bad ass in a Russian Mob Film, the award goes to...
Viggo Mortensen - Eastern Promises
Seriously, this dude is bad to the ass, literally in this film. He always wears a sharp suit, with sunglasses. Drinks like a fish, usually alone and smokes constantly! In one scene before chopping and disposing of a body he tells a man to leave the room just before putting his cigarette out on his own tongue!! One of the few scenes that he is not wearing a sharp suit he is full on naked... And fighting two guys at once with knives! I won't go into much detail, but I think next to getting shot with a crossbow, getting attacked and killed by a naked, tattooed russian is the scariest thing that could happen to someone. Oh wait, and after all of this display of being the sickest dude ever... He saves a baby and kisses Naomi Watts. BAD ASS for sure!
So congratulations Viggo on a well deserved award!
In the category of biggest bad ass in a Russian Mob Film, the award goes to...
Viggo Mortensen - Eastern Promises
Seriously, this dude is bad to the ass, literally in this film. He always wears a sharp suit, with sunglasses. Drinks like a fish, usually alone and smokes constantly! In one scene before chopping and disposing of a body he tells a man to leave the room just before putting his cigarette out on his own tongue!! One of the few scenes that he is not wearing a sharp suit he is full on naked... And fighting two guys at once with knives! I won't go into much detail, but I think next to getting shot with a crossbow, getting attacked and killed by a naked, tattooed russian is the scariest thing that could happen to someone. Oh wait, and after all of this display of being the sickest dude ever... He saves a baby and kisses Naomi Watts. BAD ASS for sure!
So congratulations Viggo on a well deserved award!
1.07.2008
Resolution to Dissolution in 2K8
Sorry for the delayed 2007 year in review, but to be honest it was the best and worst years I have had in a while. Enough on that. Usually every year I make the resolution to reinvent myself in some way, if even in a small way. With that accomplished, last year I resolved to sell at least one painting in 2007, which I accomplished by selling a few. This year I am resolving to stick to my guns when it comes to music. In recent years i've noticed I am becoming somewhat of an old fuddy-duddy with what I choose to keep in my collection. With that I am baffled with some trends in music as well. For instance since when did kids like Daft Punk like they are the new hott thing to wear tight pants to? I've been a fan of there's since Homework, but it seems like when I go to Nice Hair Parties I hear something from then and wonder, "When was house music acceptable among the American Apparel breed?" In that same vein, people jumped on the Justice wagon soon after. I mean, there music is alright, but i'm saying alright from the dance music/former raver in GAT jeans point o' view. Not the "Vice Magazine said it was cool so i'll make out with dudes in clubs" perspective. What makes me actually dislike Justice and the house they rode in on, is that they are unashamed to admit that their music is for the brainless. I guess admitting it gains a bit of recognition, but unlike Daft Punk, we won't be brought to Justice in ten years. Another group I got fooled with was Spank Rock from Baltimore. Shame on me for buying something from Ninja Tune but this album sucks. I really can't put it any other way, but I believe El-P's buzzed remark about them earlier this year, says all I can.
I am incredibly thankful to Gena though for introducing to Dubstep this year though. After my bitter divorce from Drum & Bass I needed to something to sweep me off my Pumas like that did in 1998. So with that here are may favorite albums from 2007.
Amon Tobin - Foley Room
El-P - I'll Sleep When You're Dead
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Burial - Untrue
*PS - New stuff coming in 2008 including more eye candy and little tidbits about myself that may have never known. Or care to. Before I leave, here is my favorite image from the previous year.
EL-P Verbally Bashes Spank Rock Backstage at MTVu Woodies
Posted Nov 14, 2007EL-P talks a little Spank Rock trash backstage at MTVu Woodies. Things apparently got a little crazy. The entire awards show airs Thursday 11/15 on MTVu and MTVu.com.
I am incredibly thankful to Gena though for introducing to Dubstep this year though. After my bitter divorce from Drum & Bass I needed to something to sweep me off my Pumas like that did in 1998. So with that here are may favorite albums from 2007.
Amon Tobin - Foley Room
El-P - I'll Sleep When You're Dead
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Burial - Untrue
*PS - New stuff coming in 2008 including more eye candy and little tidbits about myself that may have never known. Or care to. Before I leave, here is my favorite image from the previous year.
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