December 2008
25 posts
Design Victory.
I think it’s safe to say that one of the most interesting aspects (to me at least) of the Obama campaign was the design. Certainly, for me, it was the beautiful design work that made me actually take notice, and eventually care about the issues at hand (how pathetic is that!?).
That said, there’s been a lot of really good articles written about the design of the Obama campaign and I...
30 Unforgettable Movie Opening Sequences |... →
I’m an absolute titles nut, and so naturally this was right up my alley. Some fantastic stuff in here!
The Best of Connan.
What a funny, funny man.
P.S. Did you ever notice that Peter O’Toole has a double-phallic name?
– Groucho Marx, in a letter to Dick Cavett. (via merlin)
The Haunted Boy: The Cold Hard Facts behind "The... →
A fascinating, in depth article into the story that inspired the greatest horror film ever made, The Exorcist.
Elf Yourself: Charleston.
Academics invent a mathematical equation for why... →
I knew it was a “scientific” issue…
On His Own.
This Saturday John Mayer held his second annual charity concert in L.A. and broadcasted the whole thing live on his website. Here is my recording of that broadcast.
A Fantastic concert from a fantastic musician! Download and if you like it please donate to your local foodbank/toy drive.
Winter Wonderland.
One of the hallmarks of the Christmas season is Christmas music, and every year I attempt to put together a compilation of my favourite selections for the year. Most years the compilation never gets finished, however last year I managed to put together what I think was my absolute best mix so far. However, being so busy with school work meant that it didn’t get finished until December 20th...
Grease Is the Word! →
As I’m sure many of you know, I recently aquired a copy of Eastwood’s 2006 production of Grease. In fact, if you’re reading this theres a very good chance you’ve already watched some clips from…
Blasphemy, Shmasphemy.
Man: Jesus, quick question. Does it bother your name is used in a frustrated exclamation? I mean, since it's one of the commandments so I figured...
Jesus: Yeah I had spikes driven into my hands and feet, rocks thrown at my head and my father orchestrated the whole thing. But what really bugs me is when people call me names...