Posts Tagged Entertainment

Always Look on The Bright Side of Life

Posted by JJT in Blogging on April 13, 2010

For those of you who appreciate the humor of Monty Python’s Life of Brian, I bring you the following little ditty to brighten up your day.

And for those of you that actually want the MP3 of said tune, you may find it here for a limited time.

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An Enjoyable Sight: Will the iPad Blend?

Posted by JJT in Blogging on April 6, 2010

For those of us who are sick and tired of the iPad hype, the following YouTube video was a beauty to behold. For you iPad lovers out there, pay close attention to the :34 second mark .

Oh, and the iPad does blend.

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The End of An Era – The Last Season of 24

Posted by JJT in Blogging on March 30, 2010

Last week, the rumors about the impending cancellation of 24 became truth.  This season–the eighth–will be the last one for what is my favorite television show. The show was pioneering with its real-time format, and in the first five seasons, some of the plot twists were truly unexpected.

I will certainly miss the show, but the last three seasons have admittedly been alternately good and bad, action-packed and ponderous.  While this season has had some excellent character development in the relationship between Jack Bauer and Renee Walker, it has also introduced one of the the worst 24 subplots involving Dana Walsh, played by Katee Sackhoff.

This season has shown the limits of a drama that has reached a certain maturity in its story.  Basically, the writers have been hard pressed to come up with a new challenge to Jack Bauer.  Add to that its increasing cost and a desire to take the show to the big screen, and the decision makes sense.

So, it is with a heavy heart that I will take in the rest of Season 8.  I look forward to the finale and other happy returns in the theater.  Besides, imagine how much more foul-mouthed Jack could be on the big screen?

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Weekend Arts & Entertainment

Posted by JJT in Blogging on March 28, 2010

I took in a variety of various entertainment options this weekend with my better half.  It was a great way to spend the weekend.

  • Hot Tub Time Machine
    • On Saturday night, we took in the showing of Hot Tub Time Machine at the Landmark Harbor East.  For a nostalgic and hilarious look-back on the 1980s that is highly entertaining, go see this movie.  Rob Corrdry was the scene stealer in this movie, but the squirrel comes in as a close second.
  • Gertrude’s at the BMA
    • Brunch at Gertrude’s was tasty, and the menu had a delicious selection of good eats.  I had a cup of the Cream of Crab and had the Eggs Gertrude–a variation on Eggs Benedict with broiled crabcakes on the English muffin.  A delicious precursor to touring the museum.
  • Cezanne and American Modernism
    • Following brunch, we took in the Cezanne exhibit at the BMA.  The exhibit shows some of his works alongside those American painters where his influence was quite profound.  Again, a very enjoyable afternoon, with the exception of the rather loud (and new) audio tour guides used by other patrons.  Still, I recommend seeing the exhibit and also viewing the other items in the rest of the museum’s collection.

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Oh, Hello There!

Posted by JJT in Blogging on March 13, 2010

It’s been a while since I have had a moment to sit down and compose a blog post.  Thus, I am forced to update everyone in the most immediate way possible.

  • Professionally, things are well yet busy.  I would not have it any other day.
  • After the end of snow and the coming onslaught of rain, I spent today cleaning my house from top to bottom.  It needed it, and I actually feel like I accomplished something as a result.
  • After some research, I decided to purchase a Blu-Ray DVD player.  Specifically, I ordered a Samsung BD-P3600 from TigerDirect.  TigerDirect was having a pretty good deal on the player, so I figured why not.
  • Lately, there have been two songs that I have been unable to get out of my head.
    • The Filet-o-Fish Song
      • Even with a DVR, I cannot get this stupid ad jingle out of my head.
    • Shots, LMFAO featuring Lil Jon
      • Yet again, the music selection at my gym strikes again.  In this case, as I was wrapping up my workout on Thursday morning, this little ditty became permanently ingrained into my brain.  I have no idea who this other rap group is, but I am all too familiar with Lil Jon, thanks to Dave Chappelle. Damn you, Lil Jon!
  • Opening Day 2010 for the Baltimore Orioles will soon be upon us.  I have yet to acquire a ticket, but I will begin that search soon enough.
  • In the book-reading department, I finished reading The Quants.  Expect a review of that book sometime this week.  Also, I am almost finished reading SuperFreakonomics.

There you have it—a concise update.

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