tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128562172024-03-13T06:35:29.986-07:00...!More useless information from someone you don't really care about saying things in an inane way.Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-45379101804242467612016-07-17T11:53:00.001-07:002016-07-17T11:56:02.578-07:00Istanbul Expansion: Mocha and BaksheeshGreat expansion to the board game Istanbul that adds coffee and other nice additions to round out game play.<br />
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I love this game. You play the role of a merchant going around the market in Istanbul trying to buy and sell goods to acquire gems. You have some assistants who you drop off at various locations to do the work for you. To win, be the first to fill your cart with gems.</div>
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Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-76209079117991934812012-03-13T13:17:00.000-07:002012-03-13T13:17:00.670-07:00Fair taxation based on usage?Since most new cars have some form of GPS tracking system. Maybe a more fair / accurate method of taxation to pay for road improvements would be to track number of miles driven per car in any particular township and tax per mile. businesses would count the mileage between the office and their employees residence and pay 2x that as well (for to and from work travel). The result would cause the people / businesses that use the government supplied roads the most to pay the most. Discounts for using public transit. Imagine how businesses would back public transit if they get discounts for usage.<br />
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The problem with this system, if used for other government provided services, is that many services are for the betterment of everyone. For example education. Everyone is better off is everyone is educated. The smarter everyone is the more advancements will happen. Maybe even fewer people in jail. The bar for society as a whole is raised. So, Everyone should pay equally to educate everyones children.<br />
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But it might work for the roads. Maybe.Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-69991279612202219392012-03-13T12:54:00.000-07:002012-03-13T12:54:27.196-07:00MoralityThere is not a one to one correlation between morality and religion.Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-15211144692886676322012-03-13T12:51:00.000-07:002012-03-13T12:51:33.568-07:00Progress<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Human evolution has not progressed very far in the last 10000 years. We still are greedy weak violent beasts who barely understand the world around us. We have advanced technologically but it is of little worth since 95% of the advancement is either to improve methods of killing or methods of steling what others have for oneself.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">When we can all solve our differences without resorting to pugalism then we will have made some progress. When we no longer need fictional crutches to help us get through the day and keep us from wronging others, then we will have begun an advancment.</span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We need to learn that cooperation is, by far, better for us than our current greedy consumptive ways.</span>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1143423071733324372006-03-26T17:31:00.000-08:002006-03-26T17:31:12.293-08:00The Bunny is Coming<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20167-771733.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">I am the bunny. I am the bunny. koo koo ka choo!<br />Christian has begun a little pet project. He offered the gig to mo but <br />she had to work so I said I'd do it. I am very excited about being the <br />E. Bunny. I get to run around LA and be crazy. Today we shot some <br />footage downtown with 2 girls @ Pershing square, 2 boys @ 11th and hope <br />and another couple of kids in pinata row on Olympic. It was fun seeing <br />the kids eyes light up when they realized the bunny was there. Apart <br />from a couple frightened 3yr olds it all went great. Alice was a <br />tremendous help with getting the suit on and leading me around while I <br />couldn't see. The only complaint is how amazingly hot it is under the <br />rubber head.<br />We are shooting again next week and the video should be done in a few <br />weeks. I can hardly wait.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1143422186883925352006-03-26T17:16:00.000-08:002006-03-26T17:16:27.596-08:00LA marathon<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20166-786883.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">March 19th I got up @ 10 and walked out to the next block over. Lo and <br />behold there are thousands of runners and walkers and bikers doing the <br />marathon. I didn't have the patience to watch more than 30 min. Mile 16 <br />of 26 and some runners looked like they were about to keel over while <br />others looked like they were just starting.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1136693030771561992006-01-07T20:03:00.000-08:002006-01-07T20:04:09.393-08:00New Year Disney<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20157-730771.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20156-731109.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20155-731813.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Alice and I went to Disneyland on N.Y. day woth mo, sonya and michael. <br />It was a little rainy but we still had fun. Got to see the nightmare <br />before xmas haunted mansion. It was quite cool. Rode space mountain <br />twice and have a really fun picture of mo and me on the ride. Even <br />though it was a wet chilly day we had ice cream... But. no one was bold <br />enough to speak of the elephant in the room.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1129781405310156872005-10-19T21:10:00.000-07:002005-10-19T21:10:05.340-07:00Man down<p class="mobile-post">We were returning home from eating at our favorte pho place when we <br />watched an elderly man fall over onto the sidewalk. Alice pulled over <br />and I got out to see if he was ok. He hadn't moved since falling and <br />iwhen I asked if he needed help he said "call 911". I called and was on <br />hold for way too long. When I finally got someone on the line they were <br />professional and quick to react. The ambulance got there quickly and <br />they helped the man out. Apparently when he fell he hit his head and <br />said he couldn't move his left. He was clearly a homeless man. I felt <br />sad for him but the ems guys said I could go. I hope the guy is ok.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1128652312329794642005-10-06T19:31:00.000-07:002005-10-06T19:31:52.773-07:00Disney and Joshua Tree<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20147-712329.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">We went to disneyland. What fun! This was my second time and moms first. <br />When I was there before many of the major rides were closed. I was <br />miffed. This time I rode everything I missed. Space mountain was the <br />best thing hands down. I enjoyed the haunted mansion and the two <br />mountain rides and I scored well in the buzz lightyear ride. I know this <br />will be a great place to take my nephews.<br />We went to joshua tree ntnl monument on sunday and holy crap it was hot. <br />By 11 am it was over 105 degrees. We walked, took pictures of the <br />beautiful lnadscape and I bouldered at the dam. By the time we got back <br />to the "oasis" it had to be over 115 degrees. We were hungry after <br />hiking in the heat so we went to dennys...what a terrible idea that <br />turned out to be. Terrible service and less than acceptable food. We <br />stopped in Hemit to visit sandra and her daughters. They have a nice <br />place but who would want to live in that heat? Not me.<br />LA is hot enough.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1128555878491931902005-10-05T16:44:00.000-07:002005-10-05T16:44:38.903-07:00Mom lands in LA<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20144-778491.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Mom had never been to tinsel town before we moved here. The only regret <br />I have about her visit was the terrible heat. But I'll touch on that <br />later. We started her tour immediately. We went to the famous encounter <br />restaurant and had lunch. Food was just okay and overpriced. The <br />Atmosphere was fun, it felt like being in the movie MIB.<br /> In the picture is the outside of the encounter restaurant @ LAX.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1124867157616459962005-08-24T00:05:00.000-07:002005-08-24T00:08:36.336-07:00She kills again<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20143-757616.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20142-758498.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">We are mourning a recent loss in our family. Red Mousey was lounging <br />quietly in the dining room when she was brutally murdered by Queen <br />Ferocious. Here are the crime scene photos. Notice the exposure of the <br />entrails. There will be a ceremony this wednesday after we retrieve our <br />beloved Mother Kelsey from the airport. Pray for the soul of Red Mousey <br />and rest well knowing she is now in a better place.<br />--brother D</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1123734526305727552005-08-10T21:00:00.000-07:002005-08-10T21:28:46.310-07:00Celeb sightingsNot much to talk about this time. I thought I would chat about the two sightings in the last week. first was Jeri Ryan who played Seven of Nine from Star Trek: Voyager. She was at our favorite grocer (Whole Foods). picking up a couple items. She is shorter than I thought she would be. On TV she seems like she is 6' tall but alas she is only about 5'-7". She is pretty even in her street clothes. I like to think she was getting last moment items for the restaurant she owns in Hollywood. The other sighting was at the Benitos on beverly near Farifax. A little dive mexican joint...Super cheap food. And there is Joe Rogan the host on Fear Factor. With a tiny blonde he wore a wife beater exposing his demon jester tattoo on his right deltoid. We made eye contact and i could tell he was looking for a little recognition. I averted my gaze and pretended not to notice. I can imagine stars get tired of folks walking up and accosting their private time with dull sycophantic drivel.<br />I went to the Encounter restaurant this week to meet with an indie documentarian about a film he wants me to do sound design on. The restaurant looks like it was the inspiration for the movie MIB with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. Lava lamps everywhere and the beer taps make sound effects when used. The host desk is a hollowed out white ball looking thing with a skinny arm jutting out with a microphone built in. The film is about a group of soldiers and their time in the marines and in Iraq. It has death and explosions and stories about occupying Sadams mansion. It looks like a pretty good documentary and it will be entered into Sundance. I am just waiting for the media so I can start working. I don't think he will pay much but oh well I gotta do something more than sit in our apartment and stare at the tube. <br />We are going to San Fran this weekend for Michael and Riks party. I can't wait. I miss everyone in the bay area. <br />Well, thats it for now. see ya soon.<br />--DarylDarylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1122064962637847702005-07-22T13:42:00.000-07:002005-07-22T13:42:44.210-07:00It's too darn hot!<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20127-762637.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20126-763431.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Here is alice in jeans and then in cut off jeans. Its so hot here we can <br />barelt stand it. The fur monster is trying to hide from the heat under <br />the coffee table. Alice says the temp right now is 90. Ugh! I just wanna <br />go and sit in a pool somewhere. I wish we lived near a large body of <br />water. Ha ha. I have suggested we go to the beach but Alice claims to <br />not like the beach. Huh? Yep, its true.<br />We went to the Taiko drum festival with C. I was very inspired. I love <br />drums! The show we saw had 4 groups each doing a 25min set. I loved the <br />compositions of the first group. They were soulful and beautiful while <br />chest pounding loud. They had a group of kids 7 to 18 as the second <br />group. It was what you'd expect. The last group was like a taiko PR <br />group. They were more for the short attention span crowd who needs <br />flashy costumes and hip hop rhythms to be entertained. The good thing <br />about them was their very tight playing. They had technical timing <br />abilities the other groups lacked. When they all hit their drums it was <br />a one drum sound rather than a muddy fifteen drum attempt to be in time. <br />I would love to play taiko drums if I had the opportunity.<br />Recently, I have been learning new 3D software, Maya. its fun but there <br />is so much to learn.<br />I wish I could go to the Pierogi fest near Chicago next weekend. I love <br />Pierogi and would love an opportunity to see some of my family. Maybe I <br />can do it. I'll have to check my calander.<br />Well, sorry its been so long since my last entry. It is just soooooooo <br />hot I don't want to do anything. Alice and I were considering throwing <br />the kitty in the car and driving around with the AC blasting. Hope <br />everyone is well. Ciao for now.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1120534459090640142005-07-04T20:34:00.000-07:002005-07-04T20:34:21.356-07:00Museum of Jurassic technology<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20124-759090.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20123-759854.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20120-760610.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">What a weird place. Tons of fun. In the eye of the needle you'll find a <br />sculpture of a person and in the other goofy. I loved the vectographs <br />and the eroding dice.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1120534152785744332005-07-04T20:29:00.000-07:002005-07-04T20:29:13.523-07:00Jpl<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20118-752785.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Thanks Louise(far left in the pict), I loved jpl. Everytime I think <br />about it I feel like what I do for a living is lame. Sometimes I wish I <br />had gone into a different field. I think maybe I should go back and <br />learn engineering then I remember how lazy I am and realize I would <br />never find the gumption to do it.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1119458934445202372005-06-22T09:48:00.000-07:002005-06-22T09:48:55.903-07:00Summer solstice sunset<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20117-734445.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20116-735168.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20115-735531.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">On the longest day of the year Alice, Christian, Anat and Bobby and I <br />met at the beach. It was a beautiful day, sunny and warm. There was a <br />slight breeze. We sat on the sand and talked while the sun dropped below <br />the mountain. Bobby played his guitar in concert with the rush of the <br />waves. I drew figures in the sand and listened. Christian smiled and <br />agreed to try boogy boarding. Alice and I took pictures and shared hug <br />warmth as the temperature dropped to San Francisco range.<br />After calming our minds in nature we calmed our bellies at Swingers <br />Restaurant in Santa Monica.</p><p class="mobile-post">There is something to be said for the beauty of nature and friendly <br />company.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1119139368550309522005-06-18T17:02:00.000-07:002005-06-18T17:02:49.036-07:00Pinks<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20115-768550.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Mo and I went to Pinks for dinner before her show yesterday. I go two <br />chili & cheese dogs with a strawberry soft drink. Pinks is supposed to <br />be the best dogs in L.A. I was dissapointed. The chili was dry and hard <br />to swallow and the dog was just a dog. If I go there again I'll have to <br />get a special like the 3 dog night or the poli-chili-tamali. Well <br />something more exotic than just a chili dog. I do have to say it was fun <br />looking at all the autographed photos on the wall and trying to count <br />how many were repeats.<br />After eating we picked up Alice and went to the acme theater where mo <br />was performing. My lady and I worked the box office. I have to say it <br />was nice doing a job that doesn't involve having to network and scramble <br />for clients. The Zen of being a cashier was nice. If only someone could <br />actually make enough to survive doing it. The show was good. I have seen <br />a lot of improv in my time and I know how bad it can be. This was pretty <br />good, definately better than mo was telling us it would be.<br />I am waiting to see mr and mrs smith. I'll let you know waht I think in <br />a later installment.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1117919547619875212005-06-04T14:12:00.000-07:002005-06-04T14:12:29.500-07:00Leo Carrillo tide pools<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20105-747619.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20102-748063.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%20100-748747.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">We are here at the beach and unfortunately low tide today isn't really <br />low enough to get the full effect. But, we did spy some shore crabs as <br />well as pearl crabs. It is slightly windy and alice is always chilly so <br />here she is in her coat at the sunny beach. I'm not much better in my <br />black sweatshirt and jeans. Are we city people or what? We picked up <br />some picnic food before our drive here so now is the time when we eat. <br />Chow for now(pun intended).<br />--daryl_frame</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1117816582605976232005-06-03T09:36:00.000-07:002005-06-03T09:36:22.993-07:00Some beast in a Sunbeam<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%2096-782605.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">I thought she was too cute to pass up sharing her vicious tranquility. <br />Enjoy!<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1117816391887614562005-06-03T09:33:00.000-07:002005-06-10T00:16:04.090-07:00Oh! I love my pretty little flower.<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%2094-791887.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%2093-792278.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Went to the flower market yesterday with Alice and Christian. Apparently it is the largest market in the U.S.. C goes regularly and buys lilies <br />and gardenias and orchids. We just got a couple bright orange gerber <br />daisies. After the flower market we went to buy young coconuts (9 for <br />$5) but they were out until next week. Darn. C usually gets 3 cases for <br />himself and we get 1 or 2 for us. I think my favorite part to having a <br />young coconut is using the cleaver to open it. WHAM WHAM WHAM yummy.<br />I dropped A and C off so they could work and took our dasies home. I got <br />them in a pitcher full of h2o and on the table. I go into the office to <br />find some wood glue to fix C's kitchen drawer and the beast runs to the <br />table and ...well you can imagine the mess. Water everywhere and flowers <br />allover the table. I love her but she is too ferocious for her own good. <br />She is in a sunbeam right now being horribly cute. Well I gotta run <br />alice to work @ C's. Ttfn.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1117409462672863992005-05-29T16:31:00.000-07:002005-05-29T16:31:03.760-07:00Yin and yang eggs<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%2092-762672.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%2091-763090.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Its memorial day weekend. Sunday. Alice and I got up and I was hungry. <br />She suggested eggs and waffles. I dropped the eggs in the pan and looked <br />down to see a perfect y&y symbol. It took me a few seconds to get the <br />sidekick to the stove and by the time I took the picture it was harder <br />to see butb you get the idea.<br />Flemming is comming over tonight to hang and maybe game. Haven't seen <br />him since we moved so its nice to have him visit. Rachael M. Might show <br />also. Elise and beau will be here in a couple days. Too bad their days <br />don't overlap, we could have an unofficial pot luck pub LA style.<br />Alice is currently reading her favorite mag, the new yorker. The kitty <br />is on my lap. There is a nice breeze. No helicopters overhead right now. <br />Nice.<br />Peaceful.<br />I think I'll go play warcraft3.<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1116890661880604942005-05-23T16:24:00.000-07:002005-05-23T16:24:23.030-07:00New (used) car<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%2090-761880.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2859/1108/0/Photo%2089-762661.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Well, we are at the dealer and getting ready to take posession of our <br />car and I heard engine noise. Now we are waiting for their mechanic to <br />come back from lunch. I hope its just a belt and not a major problem <br />with the car. Alice is reading her new yorker and drinking my water. We <br />are both excited to get this car and end the insanity that is car <br />search. Oh it is gorgous today. No clouds and a slight breeze. La has <br />some really great weather. Now to find work. Voof.<br />--daryl_frame</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1116787067128083732005-05-22T11:37:00.000-07:002005-05-28T13:51:39.446-07:00Sith Suckith<p class="mobile-post">Lucas should appologize and refund the money to every<br />person who spent the $12 to see "Star Wars Episode 3:<br />Revenge of the Sith". This, the last of the series<br />proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that A, Lucas should<br />not be allowed to write or direct anything ever again.<br />and 2, The world is filled with people who wouldn't<br />know a good movie if it kicked them in the head. <br />I have never been so taken aback by how bad a movie<br />could be. From terrible choices in actors, bad screen<br />writing, third rate direction, to horrible line<br />delivery, this movie could not have been much worse.<br />The only redeeming quality this movie had is its cgi<br />and some of its sound. </p><p class="mobile-post">Lets discuss these points one by one:<br />-"bad actor choice" Hayden Christensen has no concept<br />of what acting is. He knows nothing of character and<br />has no concept of interacting with others. He is a<br />dead fish put in a movie because he looks pretty. <br />Natalie Portman, although better than Hayden is still<br />woefully underqualified to be in such a prominent<br />role. Like Hayden, the only good thing about her<br />performance in this film is that at times she is good<br />to look at.<br />I have seen Ewan Mcgreggor act in other films before<br />and I wasn't completely repulsed. What happened in<br />this film, Ewan?<br />Samuel Jackson, please tell me it was the direction. I<br />laughed at your delivery in the scene on the landing<br />pad when the emperor was safely returned after being<br />"kidnapped".</p><p class="mobile-post">-"bad screen writing" The dialog in this film is<br />stilted and unbelievable. I have never sat through a<br />movie and found myself wishing the actors would just<br />shut up. The worst scene was the "You are so beautiful<br />because I love you" scene between Hayden and Portman.<br />Knowing full well they cant act, Lucas gave them crap<br />dialog and then didn't leave the whole scene in the<br />cutting room toilet where it belongs. But that's not<br />it. There was the scene where the Jedi council goes to<br />arrest the emperor. I can't imagine anyone brilliant<br />enough to become a Sith lord and take over the control<br />of a galaxy wold say the juvenile lines the emperor<br />said.<br />Yoda even had lines that felt like Lucas yammering on<br />about his home life problems when he told Anakin to<br />let go of all he loves. I would think that would be a<br />line from the emperor. Yoda is supposed to be on the<br />light side of the force. Is love not a good thing? Are<br />friendships not good? Did Lucas actually think about<br />what he was writing and the contradictions?</p><p class="mobile-post">-"third rate direction" When a director is given a<br />movie to make they must concentrate on all aspects of<br />a film. There are things beyond CGI Mr. Lucas. Yes,<br />the landscapes and robots were well designed and<br />implemented, but do you know anything about acting? I<br />was amazed while I watched bad scene after bad scene<br />go by. I know some of these actors can deliver a line<br />and make it believable, but not many scenes in this<br />film were above high school quality. </p><p class="mobile-post">-"cgi" <br />George, Yep, you have access to some really good<br />graphics people. Some of the best in fact. Let them do<br />their job and you concentrate on the overall film. If<br />you can't do it all, hire help. There are directors<br />out there that could have made this a great film.<br />There are screen writers who could have taken your<br />words and made them tolerable. Don't focus so much on<br />how the lava planet looks at the expense of the story.</p><p class="mobile-post">I bet after months of tweeking one character your<br />artists get pretty bored and want to add something fun<br />to the scene. There is a limit to how much you can do<br />before it becomes distracting. Little cutsie robots<br />scurrying around a spaceship is nice once or even<br />twice but every time we are taken into a new location<br />you have some stupid little distraction that makes my<br />skin crawl. If you need that many distractions you<br />need to fix the film. </p><p class="mobile-post">-"sound effects" The crew at the ranch did a great job<br />of taking the same old sounds and putting them in to<br />this movie. R2-D2 did some interesting things in this<br />film he has never done before (or after) like flying,<br />catching a comunicator, spraying fire but his "wow"<br />sound has been in EVERY FILM. There has to be more<br />ways to say "oh shit! oh shit! oh Shit!" <br />-"Music" You can have a series of films that each have<br />their own musical feel and yet still fit in to the<br />series. Williams has seemingly one trick and that was<br />stolen from Holst. A note to anyone else who plans on<br />making a series of films...you can use six different<br />composers and six different styles of music and still<br />have a consistent and moving story.</p><p class="mobile-post">I could go on but this movie isnt worth the time I've<br />given it, let alone more.</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856217.post-1115940234911371072005-05-12T16:23:00.000-07:002005-05-12T16:24:57.696-07:00A picture<p class="mobile-photo"><img width="320" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6334/828/0/Photo%2085-734911.jpg"/></p><p class="mobile-post">Here is a picture<br />--daryl</p>Darylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569659356809548458noreply@blogger.com0