Monthly Archives: July 2007

KB Summer Viewing Club: Wonderfalls

Jul 30

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I hope you all have had a chance to watch at least a few episodes of the show. Read the rest of this entry →

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The Simpsons Movie: A Conversational Review

Jul 26

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The Simpsons MovieTonight I saw The Simpsons Movie at an advanced screening in Dallas. Supergenius also saw a screening in Seattle. Rather than post dueling reviews, we thought we would post a dialog, Siskel-And-Ebert style. What follows is a transcript of our discussion of the movie.
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Posted in Film, Reviews, Television

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Reminder: KB Summer Viewing Club Starts Monday!

Jul 26

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Remember that on Monday we’ll start discussing Wonderfalls, possibly Tim Minear’s finest contribution to television. If you haven’t yet, go out and rent/buy/steal the show and watch up to get ready for Monday!

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New Cinemasochist Poll

Jul 25

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Some excellent choices. Here’s a link to 3 Ninjas.

Posted in Cinemasochist, Polls

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Deathly Hallows Discussion

Jul 23

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This thread is for discussing the last Harry Potter book. It’s meant for those who have read the book, and may contain spoilers.

I can’t believe Hagrid was a WOMAN!!

Posted in Books, Geekdom

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Prescient Potter Predicitions

Jul 20

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Ok, folks. 5 questions. The one with the most right earns bragging rights and a prize to be determined later. Foretell the future:

1. Who dies? (no more than two names accepted)

2. Who lives? (no more than two names accepted)

3. Snape: loyal or evil?

4. Most shocking twist to come?

5. Best surviving non-Ron/Hermione couple?

Amaze and Astound Us!

Posted in Pop Culture

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New Cinemasochist Theme

Jul 20

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Wow, guys, how did we miss this topic before? MARTIAL ARTS. And I’ll say it right now, this movie, Undefeatable, is the front-runner, despite what you Gymkata and Surf Ninjas fans say.

So, what are the worst Martial Arts films available on Netflix?

Posted in Cinemasochist, DVD, Film, To Avoid

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Favorite use of computers in film and television?

Jul 20

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I suppose everyone will say HAL in 2001.

But I urge you to give some consideration to the ridiculous: The Net. Hackers.

War Games!
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Posted in Film, Geekdom, Television

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iPhone Math

Jul 18

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It’ll soon be time for a new phone and I’ve been trying to figure out what I want to do. For the most part, the iPhone hasn’t been an option (how can I justify $600 for a phone?). So I’m looking more seriously at a Samsung Blackjack, which is a great phone. Well, it’ll cost me $100 (after rebates) to purchase the phone and $40/mo. for the data plan ON TOP of my regular phone plan. So the phone is relatively cheap and adding the data plan makes it expensive.

Well, last night I did a little math and realized that the Blackjack might not be the best way to go. Read the rest of this entry →

Posted in Pop Culture, Web/Tech

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Have you ever sent a fan letter?

Jul 18

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I’ve sent very few. One to U2 when I was a teenager. One to the Waterboys when I was a teenager. An email to Bob Mould a couple years ago (and he replied! it was just a “Thanks Susan—Happy Holidays,” but it was a reply! I took a screen shot of my email inbox and everything).

Then there is this email, which I just sent to a hardcore metal band called Converge:

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Posted in Geekdom, Music

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