Earlier tonight, I was able to catch the premier of Oliver Stone’s controversial biopic film W., which stars Josh Brolin as the current president of the United States, George W. Bush. The theater was generously packed (almost full) but what was most interesting to me was the reception I perceived from the audience, especially since [...]
Archive for October, 2008
16 Oct
Blog Readability Test: Yours And Mine
Recently, my friend who happens to lurk around my blog sent me the results of an application that measures the level of education that is required to read a blog or a website (Phew! That was a mouthful). Apparently, all you have to do is input the URL of that specific blog or website, and [...]
15 Oct
New Blog: Gamer Quest
I finally did it!
I always wanted to have my own gaming blog but I always thought it’s a quite hassle to manage two blogs at the same time. But I finally got the urge and the guts to do it. You can say I was motivated by my fellow friend and blogger, Mohammed who has [...]
12 Oct
SFW Porn Ad [Or Is It?]
This is has got to be one of the funniest viral videos I’ve ever seen. The video claims to be SFW, but it is so NOT in my opinion. Watch it only if you are over 18 and/or have an incredible sense of humor. Otherwise, avert your eyes and go read [...]
12 Oct
Oh Snap! I Have Been Paparazzied!
Last night, the guys and I decided to go for a movie after dinner. As usual, I picked to watch a different movie than theirs; while they made a decision to watch Body of Lies, I was more eager to watch the movie adaptation of a fantasy novel I just read and reviewed, The City [...]
11 Oct
Book Review: The City of Ember
Author: Jeanne DuPrau
Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy
Demographic: 9+
Even though I don’t quite fall into the appropriate age demographic for many fantasy novels that are intended for young adults readers, I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy them one bit. Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, and His Dark Materials trilogy [...]
8 Oct
Review: Silent Hill: Homecoming
Genre: Survival Horror
Developer: Double Helix Games
Publisher: Konami
Platform: Xbox 360 (Version Tested) – Playstation 3
Rating: M (For Mature)
Visiting the foggy town of Silent Hill, despite being the epitome of a living Hell, has always been a gaming pilgrimage that survival horror enthusiasts adore to the heart. For them (me included), Silent Hill [...]
4 Oct
United States of Obesity Map (2008)
Woot! Congratulations to Colorado (my State) for having the lowest percentage of obesity in all of the States in America, and thus becoming the leanest State comparing to the others. I can substantiate with the provided map and with CalorieLab‘s findings that a huge percentage of people in Colorado are health freaks, especially in Boulder [...]
4 Oct
My Weekend Pick-Ups
Another weekend, another show-off. Since my Eid sucked ass, I decided to indulge myself with some purchases (and the idea that I have a limitless credit card access), so I bought some stuff that are bound to elevate my heart from the Eid blues. I wouldn’t lie to you, that actually worked and I feel [...]
