Superman Returns, the long-awaited return of Superman to the silver screen, generally succeeds but in the end has enough flaws that it has to be considered a schizophrenic mess. Let’s start with its good points. Casting. Across the board, the casting was top-notch. Kevin Spacey is Lex Luthor. Brendan Routh is utterly convincing as Superman.Continue reading “On Superman Returns”
On Age of Empires Fun
Whenever I find the right place, I have a poster for Age of Empires II framed and ready to hang. It was a marketing poster for the Nintendo DS version of the game that released in February, and when we were done with it at the store I brought it home, bought a frame atContinue reading “On Age of Empires Fun”
On Computer Pains
Tonight I nuked my hard drive Then I nuked my other hard drive. Then I reinstalled Windows. Then I started reinstalling my software, my documents, etc. Other than the total waste of time, it wasn’t as complicated (or as difficult) as I’d imagined it would be. Getting The Bat! to recognize my old e-mail foldersContinue reading “On Computer Pains”
On Answering Life's Many Questions
As seen on Ross‘s LiveJournal, questions about life!” 1. Elaborate on your default icon. If I were a South Park character, that's the kind of South Park character I'd look like. 2. What's your current relationship status? Single. Never been married. Not currently dating. 3. Ever have a near-death experience? Yes. There was the accidentContinue reading “On Answering Life's Many Questions”
On My Impending Death
This is most unfair: How Will I Die Quiz You will die at the age of 106 You will die in a freak accident with a banana Find out how you will die at Quizopolis.com What's so unfair about living to the ripe old age of 106? It's the deadly and dangerous life I lead,Continue reading “On My Impending Death”
On Colors
Taken from John S. Drew, a “Colors” meme! 1) What is your favorite color and why? Yellow. 2) What is your least favorite color and why? I'm not a fan of orange, unless it's autumn, and then I like orange foliage. The ones deal with color associations. When I say a word, tell me whatContinue reading “On Colors”
On Ruling the World
Taken from Lisa: If You Ruled the Land . . . by wackyweasel Your first name: How you gained your rule: Military coup, of course! They never saw it coming . . .Walked in and took the throne while they were at lunchRightful heir!!Strategic poisoning . . .Mind controlAsked for it really nicely, 'pretty please'NoContinue reading “On Ruling the World”
On a Really Bad Odor
The worst thing about working next to three restaurants in summer is the rancid smell of their garbage after a day in the sun. The whole of the shopping center reeks of rotten food. Gah.
On Root Beer Floats
A root beer float made with mint chocolate chip ice cream tastes medicinal. Just so everyone's clear.
On Prank Phone Calls
The phone rang at work today. I answered it. The voice on the other end was high-pitched, a boy whose voice hasn’t yet broken. “I have Halo,” he said, “and I don’t like it.” “What’s wrong? Why don’t you like it?” Innocuous questions, to be sure, but they’re asked to narrow down the reasons forContinue reading “On Prank Phone Calls”