Blog Poll

Hello all.

This blog is merely to get an opinion from readers. I'll ask a question and you give me your thoughts in the comments.

Got it?

Good.

Here we go.

Question:

When a rapper samples another song in their work, do you believe that this is merely showing respect to the original song and artist or pure laziness where the rapper doesn't have to come up with their own hook?

I heard a couple new rap joints that sampled Jason Mraz's "I'm Your's" and Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek" on the way back from Texas yesterday. I didn't know what to think and before I go any further possibly influencing someone's answer, I will stop there.

My Morning Adventure

I am sitting here with an hour to spare before I head out to Terre Haute to see my pal Dusty and I thought I'd share a story which happened to me this morning.

I have titled it the "The Naked Poop in Butt Crime Fighter."

Also, I'm officially eleven years old.

You ready?

Here we go.

On mornings when I take showers (seeing as I usually take showers at night), I have a routine to which I follow most of the time. First thing I always do is drop the morning deuce and seeing as I'm going to be hopping in the shower after I'm done, I usually do it naked.

I won't go into details on this morning's B.M. (everything seemed healthy though for those who might worry), but as I was finishing up, a burst of wind blew underneath the bathroom door. I didn't know what could have caused it besides our door being open. On top of that, I hear our alarm beeping as if someone has opened said door. I wait to hear for Ami turning it off because she had already been back home once this morning and I thought she had forgotten something else.

I never hear her turn it off.

So, I start freaking out. I immediately turn off the fan in the bathroom and listen. The front door is definitely wide open and I think someone is in the house. On top of that, I'm afraid the cats have run out. So, without thinking, I rush out of the bathroom to confront the problem.

I see the door wide open, Sienna (our bigger cat) staring at the open door, and our alarm squealing like crazy. I turn off the alarm, shut the door, and turn to face the apartment. "Is anyone in here?" I yell with my unwiped ass and bare balls swinging between my legs.

Now, I want you to think about that for a moment. Think about that image. If you were a robber and you broke into someones apartment only to find a panicked and chubby naked man who didn't even think to wipe his ass before he confronted you, what would you think? If I was that burglar, I would be afraid that this man somehow broke free from some sort of constraints and was going to rape me. I'm sure I looked fucking crazy seeing how panicked I was and that my dong was swinging free for all to see. Maybe that's what I'll always do if I hear someone breaking in? Maybe it's a great deterrent?

What was going through my head at the time? I don't know. I just knew I was afraid of losing one of our cats or, even worse, my HD television. So, I was going to fucking fight the fuckers who broke in Nikolai from EASTERN PROMISES style. Though, it would have probably looked less cool and would have ended with me threatening to wipe poo on them.

Luckily, no one had broken in. The door just wasn't latched well enough and the strong winds we've been having today blew it open. Everything and everyone was safe and sound.

Then I began to think to myself, "Wait...I only saw one cat at the door. Did Zora run out?! I don't see her anywhere!"

I decided it would be best to clean myself up and put on some clothes before I might have to run outside to retrieve a runaway cat. I go to the bathroom, wipe up, put on a robe, and look around the house one last time. Luckily for me, she was scared into hiding under our bed. I don't know if it was the fact that the wind had blew open our door, the alarm was squealing real loud, or if she had seen me naked and wanted to get away from the sight. Whatever it may be, she was safe in the apartment.

Thus, I threw off my robe, shook my genitals about, and did some lunges before jumping in the shower.

The Naked Poop in Butt Crime Fighter had stopped the evildoers once again!

Fin.

Ronald Short's Top Ten Movies of the Summer of 2009!

Has it really been over five months since I've written on my blog? That's irritating! I wanted this to be a regularly updated source of writings, ramblings, spectacles, and so much more from the mind of the funniest person I know! It has become, however, a sparse wasteland with merely a few musings and scraps for you all to survive on.

Until NOW!

I present to you my top 10 favorite movies from this past summer. Let's jump right into it.


10. UP



Pixar, Pixar, PIXAR! How?! How the hell do you keep doing this, friend? You make movie after movie, putting so much heart and soul into everything you do, and you continue to blow me away every time. THE INCREDIBLES is still my favorite of their library, but UP is certainly up (PUN!) there for me. I think this film made me cry more than STEEL MAGNOLIAS. And seeing that I've never actually watched STEEL MAGNOLIAS, UP has the upper (PUN!) hand. I don't know where I'm going with this, but this is a beautiful film that's up (PUN!) there with some of the best animated films around.

9. MOON



This is the first of three phenomenal science fiction films on the list which shows it couldn't have been a better summer for nerds. Sure, TERMINATOR SALVATION dropped the ball big time, but this film, along with the other two, quickly pick the ball back up to go in for a slam dunk. Sam Rockwell is amazing, truly displaying his chops in this, essentially, one man show. David Bowie's seed, Duncan Jones, did a hell of a job with his direction and I can't wait to see what he does next. This is a hell of a wink and a nod to sci-fi greats like Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY that doesn't rip off, only pays homage while being a great addition to the genre.

8. THE HURT LOCKER



The director of my favorite vampire flick of all time NEAR DARK (SUCK IT TWILIGHT!), Kathryn Bigelow, makes one of my absolute favorite war set films of all time. It's so gritty, realistic, and just damn good. God is it good! I can't get over it. One of the main reasons it's so good is the lead, Jeremy Renner. That guy makes this movie his bitch. This is a hell of a role that needed someone not intimidated by the challenge of it. Renner took on the challenge and went above and beyond. It looks like indie films are taking over the summer and I couldn't be happier about it.

7. AWAY WE GO



When I made a top ten list of my favorite directors a while ago, Sam Mendes was, I believe, number 7 or 8. This man consistently creates movies that make it onto my top ten lists every year they're released. AWAY WE GO is an observation on the idea of where one lives will shape how happy a family can be. I loved seeing the different couples and how vastly different each and everyone was. I also adored John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph as Burt and Verona. They worked perfectly together.

6. DRAG ME TO HELL



To begin, I'm going to quote my review for this film from Facebook: "First and foremost, apology accepted, Sam. You've certainly made up for the mess that was Spider-Man 3." This film certainly did just that. Sam Raimi returns to his horror roots and he is clearly having fun doing it. This is a fun romp in the genre of horror comedy that deserves your time and money!

5. STAR TREK



Speaking of science fiction, who would have expected such a fantastic reboot of one of the originators? I was never a Trekker, I was always more of a STAR WARS guy, but holy hell is this movie awesome! Abrams picks the perfect cast to bring the best preexisting franchise blockbuster of the summer to life! Fox and Warner Bros. should have taken his lead when it came to their blockbusters!

4. THE HANGOVER



The director of one of the most overrated comedies of all time (OLD SCHOOL) makes one of the best comedies of all time! Nice rebound, Todd Phillips (especially after SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS)! Every mother fucker in this movie is hilarious! The leads are pure solid gold, the writing is tight and never misses a beat, and there isn't a laugh free spot to be seen. The only flaw I see is that Zach Galifinakis is no longer my little secret. Oh well.

3. DISTRICT 9



I had no idea what to expect from this movie. The previews were different and interesting, but gave no insight on how this would turn out. This is one of the first times this has happened to me. Usually, I read so much news and see so many trailers and TV spots that I've pretty much guessed what happens. This was a total surprise and the most original science fiction film I've seen in a very, very, very long time. It's not afraid to be different. It's funny, scary, and thrilling. I applaud Peter Jackson for helping Neill Blomkamp bring this vision to life.

2. (500) DAYS OF SUMMER

I was almost positive this movie was going to be number one on my list. It's pretty much flawless in my eyes. A wholly original love story with two of my favorite young actors working today in the leads. This movie doesn't feed you bullshit about love. It doesn't hold your hand. It straight up tells you this shit happens. Suck it up and move on. It's a gorgeous piece of art that I can't wait to watch again.

1. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS



Speaking of art, holy shit! This is a very intricate, very precise, very beautiful piece of work from the cinema master, Quentin Tarantino. I feel like I've gushed over this film a lot recently, so I'll keep it short. Christoph Waltz is one of the best villains in the history of film, bringing a tour de force of a performance unmatched by anyone else in the picture. Brad Pitt comes close with his over the top Aldo Raine, providing my favorite character he has ever done. Every moment is very, very tense, punctuated by beautifully choreographed violence, and will have you on the edge of your seat. The climax including the movie theater, the remaining Basterds, the Jew Hunter, and the breathtaking Shosanna Dreyfus and her horrifying homemade movie is the best ending to any film all summer. This is QT's best direction and some of his strongest writing. These reasons all add up to the best movie of the summer.

Hope you enjoyed my list! I plan to try and post more often, but no promises.

Target and Their TV of Suck

Gather round, children. Let Uncle Ronald tell you a story.

Once upon a time there was a man and a woman who were very much in love. Their names were Donald and Jamie. Donald and Jaime had been in love for well over five years and were finally going to bound themselves to each other through the ritual of marriage.

Vows were said, drinks were a plenty, and dancing was had. It was a very joyous occasion.

After several days had passed and the couple had time to total their intake of monetary gifts, it was finally time for Donald to fulfill a desire he had wanted for a very long time. This was, of course, his desire for a flat screen LCD television. Jaime had agreed to putting wedding money towards this purchase years prior and Donald was sure to hold her to it. So, a shopping they did go.

Donald had been keeping his eye out for weeks trying to find the best deals even before he officially said his vows of devotion to his bride. There were plenty of beautiful pieces of work, but most were out of his price range. That is until he came across a place that seemed to have exactly what he was looking for. This place is known by many names. Market of Deception is one. We'll Back Stab You For $800 is another. Though the name most people know it by is Super Target.

Super Target lured Donald and Jaime in with their bright lights and red coloring schemes. "This place is beautiful," Jaime whispered to Donald as they entered the doors. And she was right. It was a consumerist's dream. That's when something caught Donald's eye. He rushed through the electronics to a big back wall covered in televisions. Donald had a tough time keeping his saliva in his mouth as he gazed at all the moving pictures. Then, he saw it.

"42" Magnavox LCD TV with 1080p resolution and 5.1 surround sound for only $799.99" the sign read. It was love at first sight for both Donald and Jaime, Donald drooling over the TV and Jaime drooling over the price. It seemed like a match made in Heaven.

They asked about it, the employee brought it up from the back (the last one in stock, no less), and they made the purchase along with a three year warranty. Off they went into their future as husband and wife who had a really awesome television.

Or so they thought.

That night, after hooking it all up, Donald decided to start his purchase off right by watching a film known as The Dark Knight in his Playstation 3. The film started off beautifully, all the colors popping and the picture looking glorious. That is until Donald noticed something. The television's screen would darken and brighten depending on the lighting in the scene of the film. Donald, being the cautious person he is, decided to check out other films, television shows, and video games to make sure that it just wasn't the Blu Ray disc The Dark Knight was on. He also decided to get the opinion of Jaime and others to make sure it wasn't just his eyes playing tricks on him. Sure enough, he was right and Donald wanted to return the television as soon as possible.

Super Target had other plans.

"That was the last one we had in stock," said the employee on the phone after Donald inquired if an exchange could be made. "And all the stores in Indianapolis are completely out." Donald requested he speak with a manager and after some arguing, the manager told him the only thing they could do is either give him and Jaime a refund or he could wait a while longer (seeing they had ninety days to return it) to see if a television comes in stock to make the trade off. "Just call every Monday and Thursday. That's when our stock is replenished," said the manager.

Time passes, with Donald calling Super Target constantly hoping to get the TV he's been longing for. It's not until a month and a half passes and a chance visit to Super Target that he would finally get the opportunity. The Super Target was still out, but another Target (minus the "Super," but still considered a Market of Deception) across town had one in stock. Donald hopped on his steed, rushed to his apartment, packed up the P.O.S. television, dragged it down the stairs of his apartment complex, threw it on his steed, and rushed to Target.

As he entered the less attractive Target, he began to noticed all of the employees just standing about completely ignoring their duties. He asked for help to get the television off of his steed and instead of one of the standing employees helping him, they just called another from the back to lend him a hand. After a long and arduous battle, Donald emerged victorious and was on his way home with television in tow.

Donald giggled like a school girl as he hooked up the new set. "This is it! This is the one," Ronald whispered to himself. Everything was hooked up and ready to go. Donald and Jaime prepared themselves for the ride of a life time.

...only to find that not only does this television have the same problem, but also has a corner that's just bright all of the time.

Donald was furious. His blood boiled for hours as he decided what to do. He paced and paced and, to his surpise, Jaime suggested the perfect plan. Defeat the evil known as Super Target, toss the television in its dying mouth, and burn its carcus until there was nothing left. Donald loved the plan and the next day, they packed up the TV and headed off. They knew that they must kill the bigger of the Target stores, so instead of returning it to the Target where it was excahnged for, they took it right back to THE Super Target. Kill the head and the body will follow, that's what Donald always said.

Unfortunately, Donald and Jaime's good nature took over and they just returned the TV to the nice guest service representative for a full refund, though some of the money had to be placed on a gift card seeing that that's how part of the purchase was made.

Donald and Jaime took the money they had over to Best Buy, a store worshipped by many, that had a 40" Samsung with 1080p on sale for the same price as the Magnavox.

Needless to say, Donald and Jaime are finally content as Donald watches The Fountain on a beautiful piece of technology and Jaime sleeps deeply. She has class in the morning.

In short, FUCK TARGET AND THEIR FUCKING SHITTY ASS TVS! ON TOP OF THAT, FUCK MAGNAVOX AND THEIR FUCKING SHITTY ASS TVS!

THE FUCKING END!

I'm Not Sure Where This One Is Going...

I haven't blogged in a while. I need to blog. Thus, I'm blogging.

I am currently knee deep in putting together a business plan in order to get a budget for my new feature length production. The screenplay is complete for now, we've talked to a storyboard artist, we've talked to a composer, and now we're breaking down the screenplay for both budget and scheduling purposes. Hell, we've even called Kristen Bell's agent to try and get a script to her (we got an e-mail to send more details. We'll see how it goes.). I'm getting really excited for this.

What else is going on?

When I haven't been busy with film stuff, I've been trying to work through the DVDs in my collection that I have yet to view. These films are either ones I've seen and bought and never watched or ones I haven't seen at all and planned on watching. I need to knock these out, damn it! In fact, I should be finishing a film right now, but instead I'm blogging. What a jack ass.

I also bought some games recently with my tax return. I've been playing the hell out of Resident Evil 5 and Dead Space, both of which are freaking fun and addictive. I just wish I had more time to play them.

I think the only thing Late Night with Jimmy Fallon has going for it is having The Roots as the house band. How long will that last?

I'll finish this post with a list of movies I've seen, liked, and think you should see, too.

-Adventureland
-Martyrs
-Sunshine Cleaning
-The Last House of the Left remake (it's actually quality!)
-I Love You, Man

That is all.

Feedback. I Needs It.

Hello all.

I've recently been trying to decide what my next screenplay should be. I always have several ideas running through my head and it helps when I know what ideas people like.

This is an idea I've had for a couple months and enjoy it highly, but only recently have been able to make it make sense, if that makes sense. I've been able to develop it more and now can see it working as a full length movie. Enough jibber jabber, here's a rough pitch:

A slacker accidentally locks himself in a fallout shelter and survives a nuclear holocaust. After a small amount of time, he is released, is under the belief that he is the last living person, and tries to rebuild society with the help of a misunderstood zombie. After hearing a cry for help over a radio from a group of survivors, one of which being a girl he had a crush on pre-holocaust, the slacker decides to travel cross country and find them. Hopefully, he'll get there before her newly mutated boyfriend, who is extremely jealous and hungry for human flesh.

It's a post-apocalyptic road trip movie with laughs, drama, horror, love, Thunder Domes, and copyright infringements.

The title:

Apocalypse Yesterday

I imagine it as a mixture of movies like Mad Max and the films of Judd Apatow. You never see these type of "end of the world" sci fi movies from the point of view of someone with a sense of humor...or is more pathetic and easy to laugh at.

So, what are your thoughts? Is it funny? What do you like/dislike? Do you think this premise would be a good next script? Oh, and how long would one have to wait before they could reenter a recent nuclear explosion site?

I'm trying to write something that's more high concept, but at the same time is marketable and mainstream, especially seeing that I would like to return to Pitchfest this year.

Thoughts?

Ronald Short's Top Twenty One Favorite Movies of 2008!

I didn't think that I would have a chance to type this before my work trip to Houston, Texas, but because of the twelve inches of snow outside, I have a whole day of time on my hands.

So, here it is! Ronald Short's twenty one favorite films released theatrically in America in 2008!

(It is to note that this is my opinion and that if you don't like it, you can suck it.)

21. The Incredible Hulk

Who would have thought that they'd take the aftermath from one of my most hated films of all time, Hulk, and make something so...good? The Incredible Hulk is one of those films that takes a great action director, gives him a great A-list cast, and lets them free to do what they do best. I loved this movie and Edward Norton as the Bruce Banner was a great move by the creative team. Now, I hope if they make a sequel and/or if the Hulk is in the Avengers movie, they bring back Ed. I know there were some creative differences, but I hope they can over come them and bring this guy back!

On top of all of that, they use the original theme from The Incredible Hulk TV show and Lou Ferrigno plays the Hulk's voice! Awesome.

2o. Snow Angels


This film really took me by surprise. I mean, I knew the cast was strong and that the director was a good one, but I didn't realize that the experience would be so powerful. It's one of those snake in the grass films, one that you'll almost pass right by without a thought until it bites you in the leg and lets you know it's there and it's damn powerful.

19. In Bruges


A comedy that's smarter than the advertising would lead you to believe. Sure, there's a midget, but unlike every other comedy that would exploit said little person based off their stature, this film actually makes him an important character to the story. Okay, they exploit him a little bit, but it's hilarious!

Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are a fantastic comedic duo and Ralph Fiennes plays a great diabolical villain. It sums up to be a good time that mixes action and comedy flawlessly.

18. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls

I know what you're thinking and to those thoughts I say, "Fuck you!" Seriously, fuck you. This is a good movie and fits well into the original trilogy. Sure, there's aliens involved and not religious artifacts, but this is (hopefully) a new trilogy about the supernatural. I liked Mutt! I liked the Russians! And I loved Harrison Ford back in the fedora! I really really hope that Indy 5 happens. While it's not better than Raiders or Crusade, it is infinitely better than Temple of Doom.

17. Speed Racer

I'm going to go ahead and claim this as the most underrated movie of 2008. People just wanted to hate on it for no real reason whatsoever. It's fun! Lots and lots of fun! It's a Red Bull in movie form and will have you bouncing in excitement with every race. I felt like a kid again and just enjoyed the hell out of this film. Pop it in your DVD player, open up a bag of Sour Patch Kids, and buy a four pack of your favorite energy drink and prepare for the ride of your life.

16. Synecdoche, New York


Probably the most depressing movie on the list (Snow Angels is pretty close). Kaufman's screenplay, which is so strange and jumps time in the most random areas, is powerful and symbolic and can even be hopeful if you view the film with the right eyes. His direction is spot on and Hoffman, along with the supporting cast, are all at the top of their game. Most people belonging to the mainstream audience won't get it and will write it off as "weird," but I enjoyed it immensely and cannot wait to own it and come up with more conclusions on what some of the symbols mean.

15. Inside


What can you say about this film without ruining any of the horrors that await the viewer? How about this: It's probably the best horror film I saw last year (unless you count Cloverfield). It made me jump, it made me squirm, and it left me sick to my stomach.

Prepare for an experience unlike any other.


14. Zack and Miri Make a Porno


Kevin Smith was my inspiration to start making movies. The man can mix dick and fart jokes with real human drama and make it work along with making it look easy. This film is no different. It's funny, heartwarming, and just a good time. Sure, I would have changed some things about the ending, but it still works as a whole.

13. Kung Fu Panda


This film has been over shadowed by the greatness that is Wall-E. While I agree it's not even on par with that little robot, I do think this movie was well done and deserves some praise as well. This is probably the first Dreamworks animated film that isn't filled to the brim with pop culture references and adult jokes disguised well enough to go over children's' heads. It is an original enough story with awesome characters and fantastic animation. If Dreamworks continues down this path, then Pixar might possibly have some kind of competition in the future in terms of quality.

12. Cloverfield


Who knew that a film so virally marketed could actually live up to the hype? This film is flat out AWESOME! It's a good fucking time and will leave you on the edge of your seat. The whole thing is just believable and the techniques used to make you believe what's happening are well done and practically flawless. The monster is creepy and I love the fact that we never get a clear picture of it. I also love the fact that most of it is left unexplained. I love mystery in movies like this! A plain great creature feature from 2008.

11. Revolutionary Road

A great movie for the Feminist movement! You just want April and Frank to have the life they deserve, but society won't let it be. The performances are mind blowing in this perfect film from one of my top ten favorite directors, Sam Mendes.

RONALD SHORT'S TOP TEN FAVORITE MOVIES OF 2008:

10. RepriseThis film has went under the radar for most people I've talked to. Hell, many people haven't even heard of it. Released in 2006 in Norway and finally released in 2008 here in the States, this little film was well worth the wait. The storytelling elements work so well and help bring this story of two friends who are also authors and deal with success in very different ways to heights no other filmmaker could have accomplished.

9. Slumdog Millionaire

Danny Boyle continues to surprise me time and time again. He has made movies about drug addicts, zombies (though not really zombies), children finding loads of money, and space missions to reignite the sun and each and every time, he knocks it out of the park. This film can be categorized as one of Boyle's absolute best. It's a heartwarming story for hopeless romantics and I fit into that category perfectly.

8. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

This is the best comedy of the year. Jason Segel's script, along with his hilarious acting, makes this movie just plain great. There's new and old faces in this Judd Apatow production and everyone his top notch and laugh a minute. It shows the world that Mila Kunis is more than a television actor and that she can hold her own with comedy greats. And that Dracula musical at the end? Priceless.

7. Iron Man

This set the trend of smart and damn entertaining super hero films of last year and it still holds up after several viewings. This is the type of movie every popcorn film should be; it doesn't treat its audience like a bunch of idiots, but is still a load of fun. Robert Downey Jr. is brilliant as Tony Stark and Jon Favreau brings in a stellar supporting cast, none of them phoning in their role in the slightest. Jeff Bridges as the super villain? AMAZING! I just wish Terrance Howard could return to the sequel, but alas...

6. Rachel Getting Married

I can't say anything more than my original review:

I thought this flick was fantastic. It's one of those slice of life films that actually feels real. These aren't performances, they're people existing in their own little fucked up reality. Anne Hathaway is uncomfortably great as Kym, but Rosemarie DeWitt, who plays the title Rachel, really shines as her performance takes your breath away. Jonathan Demme directs perfectly from this wonderful screenplay from Jenny Lumet. Sure, he makes some ballsy artistic choices in letting a few scenes that could be trimmed go on as long as they did, but that's why I enjoyed this so much. It's real and I have to respect the filmmakers for not losing their integrity.

Finally, the way the film was shot was beautiful. People were complaining about the "shaky cam" in some reviews I've read, but really, if you've seen one steady cam film, this isn't any worse. I like how it felt like a wedding video, catching all of the happenings, which is what I hear Demme was trying to achieve. It just works and makes for a beautiful piece of art.

5. The Wackness

Here's another film that seems to be getting overlooked by many critics. From what I could tell, this got really great reviews when it was released. So, what's the deal here? The story's unique, the characters are entertaining and well acted, and the art design can be entertainingly quirky. Josh Peck is certainly one to watch out for and this being Jonathan Levine's second feature film is an accomplishment (I just wish I could see his first film!).

4. Milk

All of my thoughts on this wonderful film can be found in a blog I wrote a few weeks ago. You can read that below.

3. Wall-E

While I've always held Pixar's work in high regards, this is the first I would actually consider a work of art. I would love to see a TV hanging in a museum playing this movie. It's beautiful and these fucking robots, especially the title character, are so damn endearing and adorable. How can you not love Wall-E? On top of all that, there's a story here teaching kids to lead a greener life. Who could ask for anything more?

2. The Wrestler

I've compared Darren Aronofsky to Stanley Kubrick, who is my favorite director of all time and is probably the biggest compliment I could give to the man. With this film, Aronofsky cements that comparison even more. That, plus Rourke's amazing, amazing, AMAZING performance, makes this the second best film of the year. Sure, it's about wrestling, something I have absolutely no interest in whatsoever, but the filmmakers make you care and the film's more about the characters and the story than the "sport" itself.

1. The Dark Knight

I know I know I know. Whodathunk? It has almost become cliche' at this point, but that should show you just how good this film is. Almost everyone in the film community has named this film as one of the best films of the year, if not one of the best in the last few years. Everything is spot on and perfect. Ledger deserves all the praise he has received, dead or not, and I'm royally pissed that Nolan and company got snubbed by the Academy. At least I know that this was the best film of the year and that I can watch it over and over on Blu-Ray. That's all I need.

Whelp, there you have it. Here's to another year of great cinema!

This Blog Will Be Legen...wait for it...DARY!

It has been a while since I've posted, but I haven't thought of anything that could really follow up my last blog. It's hard to follow up a blog you feel so adamant about with something having little to no meaning. I refuse to do that.

This, however, has profound meaning to me and to everyone who has seen it or will see it.

BEHOLD!



I am a huge fan of Neil Patrick Harris and not because of those mediocre Harold and Kumar movies, but because of his awesome work on How I Met Your Mother and his constant good nature when poking fun of one of my favorite shows as a lad, Doogie Howser M.D. Of course, NPH starred in that television series and while most people are ashamed of their child star roots, Neil embraces it and uses it for its comedic gold.

Not only is NPH a part of the awesome sitcom How I Met Your Mother, but he has also taken part in one of the best Internet series I have seen in a good while, Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog. It was created by Joss Whedon, the man behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly, and co-stars Nathan Fillion. It is pure hilarity spread across three, well balanced acts that, though only 15 minutes long at most, feel epic and more fulfilling than some of the films Hollywood is shitting out nowadays.

Here's the first episode for your viewing pleasure (for some reason there's no embedded version...sorry):

http://www.hulu.com/watch/28327/dr-horribles-sing-along-blog-act-one

Aren't those songs fucking catchy?

I just think Neil Patrick Harris is a really funny guy who's not only charming, but down right awesome. He deserves the success he's receiving because he's just so talented. I hope I see him in more stuff in the future and that I'll get to work with him one day.

Until then, here's some of his best stuff from How I Met Your Mother: