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Posted on August 16, 2010

The Point of INCEPTION

The Point of INCEPTION

By now most of us have been to the theaters to see the summer blockbuster that has completely confused America and wasted thousands of hours in mind-numbing conversation around the water cooler. I’m talking of course about INCEPTION…

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Posted on February 11, 2010

Random Thoughts On A Thursday Morning

Random Thoughts On A Thursday Morning

I’ve got lots of little things rattling around in my brain this morning, most of which don’t necessarily warrant an entire post. Here’s a few random thoughts…

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Posted on February 8, 2010

Modern Media: the Death of Free Thinking?

Modern Media: the Death of Free Thinking?

I recently stumbled across this video from a movie made 30 years ago called Network that is chillingly relevant today. In the movie, news anchor Howard Beale delivered a speech railing against the media machine he was a part of…

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Posted on January 15, 2010

Do You Have the Air Skills to Play In My Air Band?

Do You Have the Air Skills to Play In My Air Band?

I woke up this morning with “More Than A Feeling” by Boston playing over and over in my head. I couldn’t figure out what triggered this impromptu 1-song DJ set at first. I mean, I’m not a huge Boston fan and I’m pretty sure I don’t have the song on my iPod…

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Posted on January 6, 2010

The New Frontier of Filmmaking?

The New Frontier of Filmmaking?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard the hype about this new movie called Avatar. In the months leading up to the release of this multi-million dollar blockbuster we’ve been seeing trailers and images of these tall, blue people…

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Posted on July 29, 2009

New Tron Movie? Yes Please!

New Tron Movie? Yes Please!

Lots of new teaser, trailers and movie announcements came out of Comic Con last week but one of the most exciting for me was the announcement and sneak preview of the new TRON movie called TRON: LEGACY…

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Posted on June 29, 2009

Learning To Forgive…Ourself

Learning To Forgive…Ourself

Last week I finally got around to watching a movie I’ve had in my Blockbuster queue for a while called Rachel Getting Married. In the movie, Anne Hathaway did an absolutely amazing job portraying a recovering drug addict who checks out of rehab to attend her sister’s wedding…

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Posted on June 23, 2009

Your Favorite Kids Movie

Your Favorite Kids Movie

I was excited to hear that they’re making another Toy Story. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 15 years since Toy Story released back in 1995! Since then, Pixar has went on…

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Posted on June 17, 2009

Building A Better Leader

Building A Better Leader

Remember The Six Million Dollar Man from the late 70s? In the show, astronaut and Air Force Colonel Steve Austin is almost killed in a horrific plane crash. The US Government decides to rebuild him…

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Posted on March 4, 2009

Dry Cleaning Ads Aren’t Supposed To Be This Catchy

Dry Cleaning Ads Aren’t Supposed To Be This Catchy

I came across this TV commercial last week featuring music that doesn’t make you want to rip your eardrums out. This TV commercial for Austin Texas based Reid’s Cleaners and Laundry is an interesting mix of some old and new ideas for television advertising: the all but extinct ad jingle combined with the new trend of an indie female singer providing the vocals…

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