So I have noticed for the last month or so that my host server has just been getting slower and slower. I am going to start investigating about getting a new host. I have never really been that happy with Globat, and there are a lot of great deals out there right now for host providers. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Beck played Letterman a while back and had Borat come out and play with him. Worth checking out this more upbeat version of Nausea
I got to see Pan’s Labyrinth a couple weekends ago and walked away impressed with the craftsmanship that director Guillermo del Toro had on the movie. Everything was so detailed and beautiful. The movie reminded of other non-traditional fairy tale movies like Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, and The Neverending Story in that all of them have very dark overtones to them and aren’t scared to use them for theatrical effect. Compared to the others Pan’s Labyrinth is much more an adult in terms of content and use of violence, which took me by surprised, even though I know Guillermo del Toro style is a more violent and bloody, but some scenes were relentless. Typical with many subtitled movies people complain about having to read the subtitles, but the story in Pan’s Labyrinth is fairly simple so it isn’t difficult to watch the film with the subtitles, and the natural flow of the dialogue is really a pleasure to see and listen too. I hate watching movies that take place in Spain or Russia and everyone speaks English, it really breaks the immersion of the movie. Overall the movie was breathtaking, and really shows what creative people can do with even a limited budget, Pan’s Labyrinth estimated budget was around $15 million. I really hope the film wins the Oscar for Best Foreign Film and Original Screenplay. Well worth seeing while it is in theaters.
So the Games Developers Conference is coming up quickly in a couple weeks in San Fransisco. I am currently planning on attending, but something might come up. I really enjoyed going last year as I got to meet some really great people from across the country, get a free copy of Brain Age, and go to some amazing presentations. I am excited to see who is involved with the Designer Challenge this year and of course the keynotes. I am really interested in what Sony will be talking about this year. I feel they really need to impress people, especially developers. So if you happen to be at GDC this year, look me up.
My Morning Jacket is insane, but an awesome insane. Check out the lead singers boots in this video from Conan.
Via my good friends at NeoGAF, I took a listen to the new album from Brand New and it is really good. They happen to be playing Conan, so I thought I’d record it. Enjoy.
