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Matthew P. S.  //  life happens. and so does writing. let's write about life.

Nov 22 / 1:56pm

The Blind Side

I haven't been amazed by a movie in a long time.
Check that. Never have I truly been amazed of the quality of a movie. 
The Blind Side changed that.

The Blind Side was the first movie to truly amaze me. The casting was great, script was great, and sets were great. But what was truly amazing? The story. The plot seemed like some amazing fiction written by an author better than J.K Rowling. And it was, it was written by fate--no, God. This true story, made into a movie, was awe-inspiring.

Casting in the Blind Side was one of my favorite parts. Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw were the parents of the family. And they simply fit their parts. Bullock became an overprotective, redneck--excuse me, I mean Republican, mother. Tim McGraw was a supportive father that really cared for his wife for his family. Bullock and Tim McGraw were a perfect couple in this movie. Quinton Aaron played Michael Oher. Looking at pictures in the credits, he really looked like the real Michael Oher. And although he didn't speak much, his face did. That is some great acting there. The Blind Side had some of the best casting and acting I've seen in a movie.

And we come to the part that makes the movie: the plot. The Blind Side is a true story. A true story, and it shows. Only God (or fate, whichever you think) could write a life-changing story like this. And the plot keeps moving. Even when we're at a down part, where most movies would drag on and seem slow, The Blind Side was worthwhile to pay attention to–and it held your attention. You didn't have to try to pay attention to this movie. The Blind Side's story was enrapturing, captivating, and whatever other adjectives you can find to describe it. This  movie had an unbelievable script, as well. The lines matched their actors, and parts. They were funny, touching, and memorable. The Blind Side had a memorable and touching story.

I loved this movie. It was completely worth the $8 dollars. I would pay more to see it again. And I plan to buy it on DVD. Well, Blu-ray if we have it by then. If we don't, I'll download it on Xbox. That's besides the point. The point is: Go see this movie, it may be the best one you'll see this season.
Filed under  //  movie review   movies   review  

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Nov 12 / 5:59pm

Project Natal RUMOR!

“First precise details on the launch of Microsoft's Natal technology have emerged with the motion controller slated for a November 2010 release, to be supported by 14 launch games and to retail under 80 USD.” -IGN.com
Microsoft, you amaze me. You make me happy and sad. My affection for you is completely love-hate. Natal is amazing. Windows 7 is looking better than Vista. But, you won’t let me use my favorite social networks, or run any applications smoothly on a PC. So that’s how I feel about this.

80 Dollars? SWEET! seriously. This calls for a Michael Bold-Italic over use moment. I WILL DIE AND GO TO HEAVEN, THEN REALIZE I WANT TO USE NATAL, SO COME BACK TO MY BODY, IF NATAL IS ONLY OR UNDER 80 STINKING DOLLARS!!!!!! I believe that highlights my point efficiently. 

November 2010? REALLY, MICROSOFT? The-A-Man really says why this won’t work.
“ ‘There's no word on what the 14 launch titles will be, but it has already garnered the support of several key development studios, and is looking to rejuvenate the Xbox 360 console.’  
“Wait... wait... wait a minute... 2010? Who is going to give a crap about this in a year? Rejuvenate the XBOX 360? Rejuvenation is something that's supposed to happen immediately or in a timely matter. The XBOX 360 would be 5 years old I believe by then. It would need the successor. I can't imagine playing an RPG, using a "rejuvenation" spell and waiting till the end of the game for it to actually start working. This is a bad idea in my book. Release this in the spring of 2010 or just forget about garnering any of the Wii audience to the 5 year old XBOX 360.”
Well said, Man. If Natal is going to be coming out a year from now, its not going to be harder for Microsoft to grab those casual gamers from the Wii.

14 Launch games. Sweet. They’ll probably be as godo or better than Wii Sports, and so they could be addicting for years............. on end.

Natal.... Natal....
Filed under  //  gaming   microsoft   rumor  

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Nov 6 / 10:15pm

Microsoft, teens use the 360, and the internet, too!

Microsoft, even with a console that you care so much for, and seemed to realize your audience with, you fail. Us 13-17 yr. olds are somehow left out by you. I remember signing up for a hotmail to chat with one of my friends, and I made the mistake of putting my real age. They asked for a credit card number to prove an adult was there.  Microsoft isn't being so extreme with this, but they are acting like... well, here's an example. You know that friend you have, who's really nice, but really isn't allowed to do anything–because their parents are very overprotective? Microsoft is being that overprotective parent.

"As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to access Twitter, Facebook, and Last.fm in our public preview. I want you to know that this will remain the case when it launches to the world soon." -Major Nelson, also known as Larry Hryb, a Microsoft employee, on his blog.
This just starts the horror for me. I literally spend more time checking Facebook then I do talking to my family somedays. Of course, that's a bit of an exaggeration, and a problem, but still! You are allowed to have an acount on facebook once you are 13. Twitter doesn't even ask for an age, and neither does Last.fm (or so I remember). Why should Microsoft limit us more?

"We made this decision, because as it stands now, parents aren't able to use Family Settings to customize which of these applications their children can access." -Major Nelson
So..... It doesn't matter to Twitter, Facebook or Last.fm if our mothers allow us to join, but Microsoft cares? 
Commenter Quicksilver4648 shares my opinion: "While I fully understand the need for parental controls, I must ask this, really? A minor under 18 can currently sign up for a Facebook without an issue so why is it that FB is blocked on Xbox? And Last.fm, that is an internet radio. Are parents really scared Little Johnny (aged 13-17) might hear some offensive songs when he could easily just turn on the radio or turn on the TV and hear the same."
Exactly what I'm saying! Microsoft has no right to limit me from using my social applications because of my age–especially when the application I am using accepts the age that I am! 

"The development team is working on an update that gives parents the choice of which social applications their children can access. This means that Xbox LIVE members between the ages of 13 and 17 will be able to use Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm as long as their parents approve." -Major Nelson
And so we will be forced to wait. It will be an agonizing wait. I will know that this update will be out, and I cannot be using it. Sigh. Soon. 
Filed under  //  facebook   gaming   microsoft   twitter  

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Nov 4 / 5:42pm

Magic Mouse

I coulda used a professional picture, but isn't a photobooth light tunnel way cooler?

Yup. I got a magic mouse on my desk. I'll write some sort of review on it after a week or so of use.

Filed under  //  apple   mac  

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Oct 20 / 4:59pm

Wii Accessories: FAIL!

You'll have to skip ahead to the 5 minute mark to see the good part.

Sigh. That's what you get for being such an ignorant person, HSN dude. DONT GET ACCESSORIES FOR THE WII THAT ARE NOT LICENSED BY NINTENDO! 
These accessories are dumb for a couple of reasons.
  • They could break your TV.
  • They usually do not work.
  • If they do work, gameplay doesn't change for the better. Usually for the worse.
  • They are overpriced.
So, don't spend your money on these cheap accessories. Make sure to go to the Nintendo stuff, and look it up if you aren't sure if its Nintendo or some third party. Accessories like WiiMotionPlus, Wii Wheel, Wii Zapper, and etc. are made by Nintendo and work well.
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Oct 18 / 8:37pm

Music Monday.

In honor of Sharona, making her return this Friday on Monk (on USA network, 9 PM). I swear this song will be stuck in my head all this week. 

My Sharona

My Sharona by The Knack  

Friday's Promo:
(An amazing promo in my opinion)

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Oct 16 / 10:37pm

Monk

MY SHARONA!!!!
Bum bum bum bum ba dah duh dum...

Ahhh what a song. And oh, next Friday sure will be great.
Sharona's back!! Excited to see the plot.. Will it be like the book, the two assistants? Or what...?

Tonights show was my second favorite this season, with the UFO one barely leading. The surprise party was absolutely BRILLIANT. The cases/ plot wasn't great (this is where UFO edged out in my opinion, that plot was awesome) but the running joke of surprise, and all the little personality things were great. It showed me that the writers still have a couple things up their sleeves, and now I'm excited for the rest of the seasons to see what it is. So, what'd you think?

Filed under  //  monk   Television  

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Oct 2 / 8:25pm

Social Media isn't a fad? No way!

okay. first watch this video.

done? read on.

What does this say? how about this: if you don't have a Social networking account, you could be missing on a whole form of communication that these generations are using. Soon, you will not be communicating in ways that everyone else is. 80% of companies are using LinkedIn, a business network to find employees. Teachers communicate with students on email and on facebook. Those who skip will MISS assignments and a whole social activity! Wow.

So the Social Media nay-sayers, they gotta be converted. Otherwise they'll be behind.

Filed under  //  facebook   interwebs   social   social media   twitter  

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Sep 20 / 8:06pm

Is it working, Leno?

We'll be right bak after this AND REMEMBER LENO's AT TEN!
BREAKING NEWS, FOLKS: we'll tell you right after a quick message--LENO'S AT TEN!
You knew Leno was on at ten, right? If not, you must watch no tv. I saw Leno commercials on Food Network, even.
But how's it working during primetime?

ratings first...
As we know, NBC, the company that once ruled television, is sorta in the toilet. They are one of the lowest (rating wise) ranked in the US. So, how did Leno do with ratings?
"As far as the ratings went, Monday brought in 18.4 million viewers," ScreenRant reports, "But by the time Friday rolled  around, the shiny new feel wore off and the week ended with just under 8 million viewers,".

second, the show...
The content is what matters, right?
well, so far, its not so great.
His monolouge is mediocre in comparisons to Conan O'Brien's. He doesn't have a desk when he's talking with his guests, and it really bothers me, it doesn't feel right. The new segments, ten@ten and the racing thinger, are also mediocre and not very fun. The attempt to get people to watch the local news right after show by no commercial break, just leno sayig "here's the news!" and the news, isn't always good. ScreenRant says it well:
"I found a couple of interesting flaws with Jay’s show.  One of them was how they’re going to be blending his closing stand-up skit into the following news program on whatever NBC affiliate has news following Jay. You see, NBC has Jay’s show ending and without any commercial break the programming segues straight into the news. Wonderful idea.  On the night I watched, I loved Jay Leno making his final joke of the night fade into the news about the Yale student found stuffed in a wall.  Real nice.

BUUUUUUT...
Sometimes mediocre is still fun to watch. It's nice to have a late show on at ten, and is a nice thing to watch for a little bit before bed. I watched it a little bit last week, and plan to see some more this week.

and so...
try it, but you wont love it. if it's a good night, it'll be fun to watch for a half an hour, but that's about all. 

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Sep 17 / 5:48pm

Kayne is a idiot. He is, I'm sorry.

 

MY GOSH!
this guy.... uggh.
it just makes me mad.

"Yo taylor, im really happy for you, ima let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. the best videos of all time!"

seriously, dude, you've got a blog. just post that there. no reason to ruin it for taylor

while we're on the topic of the vmas, how about gaga that night? she spread blood all over herself, wore pratically no clothing during her performance, and changed clothes about 4 times that night.

Lady Gaga in the audience at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.
that might be scarier, though.
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