Merry Christmas

Hobbit

I hear that there is a movie version (or two... or three) of the Hobbit that will be released a few weeks before Christmas. Since most of the family is going to be here (Indiana) right after Christmas I would like to suggest that as a family we go up to Indianapolis to see this in IMax/3D/48 frames per second. If we do Christmas Monday then we could do Tuesday at IMax or vice versa.

My plan is for this to be the first time that Katie and I see it.

Two-for-Tuesday, Rawlinz vz ZZ Top

Okay, I know that it's Wednesday, but this was too good to wait to post. Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlins are quite possibly my favorite duo ever so what do you think... here's the Dave Rawlins Machine song, It Too Easy, covered by the legendary ZZ Top.

Enjoy.

ZZ Top - It's Too Easy Mañana

vs

Dave Rawlins Machine - It Too Easy

Remix Your Monday

Something fun to try: 
Remix your own Monday by playing video 1 (LCD Soundsystem's - New York, I Love You...) with Miles Davis' - Louis Malle's Elevator scene.

 I recommend hitting play on Miles around the :32 second mark on New York...

Video 1:


Video 2:

Video Games

Some of my favorite video games made this list, although I didn't see my two all-time favorites "Wings of Fury" and "Blades of Steel." What about you? What games are on your list?

Henri 3, Le Vet

Apparently Dumb Dumb isn't the only house pet with an intellect.

Star Wars VII

We all new this was going to happen. It already happened. Lucas made I, II, and III and that should have never happened. He has remade IV, V, and VI and that should not have happened.

But, we should have known, since we all went to the theater and saw every single one of these. We gave him money. We condoned it. Its really in all honesty our fault that Jar Jar exists.

As I said over on facebook, I hope that Disney picks Stephen Herek to direct the next trilogy. I think his reputation speaks for itself... and I am serious. Bill and Ted, Mighty Ducks, and The Three Musketeers have the kind of humor and charm that the first three Star Wars films had.

He can just higher J.J Abrams or Chris Nolan to up his special effects.

Better Late Than Never

I realize that I missed celebrating Leif Erikson Day by a few weeks, but Edwardo just posted something over on his blog which reminded me.  Isn't it so much cooler to know that a viking discovered America instead of some whiny Italian guy...

 

 

Lone Ranger Trailer | Official Disney Trailer | HD

Pirates of the Wild West!

Random person driving around Mare Island

Lincoln Trailer

Jesse is Nate's Clone

Ma-ma-ma-ma-madness

You were not alone

You know those games you used to play in your head... on road trips, walking down the sidewalk, laying awake in bed? Apparently those original games you created are not that original...

But whatever you do, DO NOT STEP IN THE LAVA!

Will you wait?

Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait

Nat Prescott?

Thanks Ben...

Mugshot Yourself

B Crumble

There's some show on the BBC... not sure what the whole story is, but they have an online vintage 'mugshot' app --- you should check it out.http://www.bbcamerica.com/copper/mugshot-yourself/

 

Somebody That I Used To Know

Gotye. You all have heard this... I know... but I want a quick easy link to be able to hear it whenever.

Landon Crawls (Trailer)

Cant Stop Loving You

Another great song... thank you Phil Collins

How do you prefer your trailer narrated?

Russell Crowe?
 

Or...

Kevin Costner?
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Dark Knight

This is a poster by Olly Moss for the upcoming Dark Knight. The poster will be on sale for one day only. It costs $40 here. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to get one, but this sure is sweet.

Babel? | Mumford & Sons | Sept 25

Mumford and sons have a new album coming out this September. I am looking forward to hearing this and the hopes are that it doesn't flop

The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On

Two-for-Tuesday (Wednesday Edition)

I've been out of the writing and reviewing game for a while but I heard something the other day that is forcing me back in. In this edition of 'Two-for-Tuesday' (the Wednesday, June 27 edition) we listen to the greatest singing duo, S&G, and one of the best bands of the last decade, Mumford  & Sons.

This isn't really a fair machup, but, it'll be interesting to see who wins. Technically, it's not even a true 'vs' since Paul Simon sings on the Mumford version but Mumford makes the song their own and inject their own flare enough to make it stand-out from the original.

Take a listen:

Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer

Mumford & Sons - The Boxer

The Avett Brothers - Murder in the City

Just to remind y'uns who the best modern group is!

Ms. Sweeney - A David Crum Production

I thought we should all watch this again... cause it's sweet!

Thank You Mom

Wanna add anything?

RIP MCA

Political Daniel

Daniel was disapointed when I got home from work yesterday... Mama voted for the wrong guy. Why would you vote for him when you could vote... well, watch for yourself.

The Crumble Abode

If you haven't seen it yet, Michal (and I... kind of) are keeping a new blog on the renovation of our new (old) house.

Check out Our Crumble Abode

Candlebox-Far Behind

Just so all you older brothers know... Candlebox will be playing at the Bluebird on May 22. I saw them about 6 years ago and it was pretty nostalgic... not a bad show if I remember correctly. Here is a walk down memory lane...

Not you, Crum!

or, Aunt Cookie and the Drome Racer of Death...

I know Pop sent this out to most of you, but I thought it should be posted here for posterity's sake. The strange thing is I have this vague feeling that somehow I knew that Aunt Cookie was a daredevil but I had supplanted it with an image of a gentle lady riding around on a Goldwing.

Things that annoy me

I'm not Peter. I'm not a film critic. But there are certain things that, when I notice them, really annoy me.

Studios have been trying a lot of things lately to get more people interested in more films. Pre-releasing movies on iTunes before they're in the theater, viral marketing campaigns, etc. How then, in this era of media and public saturation and scrutiny does this happen: A new, A-list film (if Nick Cage really is A-list) releases a clip from the film, something to wet appetites and it has, to my untrained eye, a glaring cinematic mistake...

Image 1 - 00:17

 

Image 2 - 00:20



Did you catch it? It's called match-on-action. In the first shot the detective, played by that grumpy looking guy, is opening his folder (you can see it's partly open) and in the second shot (after the cut) it is closed again.

This is such a simple thing to edit correctly and it's such a simple thing to not put in the one clip that you release for promotion. My dream of becoming a Hollywood editor is alive again.

Watch for yourself here.

*End of Rant*

Something new is coming soon.

Perhaps you'll be intrigued... perhaps not: An Idea For A Movie (Poster)

Hitler Reacts to Kentucky's Loss at Indiana

RHCP - Interactive Video

Head over to My Blog for a new video in celebration of Landon's first month.

Ezra's First Month (in photos)

Music

Ain't notin like some Avett's and some G. Love...

Meet my son Landon

Baby Update

We're still awaiting the arrival of our son. After a visit to the doctor on Tuesday this week we were told that it's a strong possibility that Emily with have a C-section this coming week (probably sometime on Monday the 17th after our 10:30 am appointment). I'll keep you posted.

In the meantime, listen to this new song by The Shins.

Simple Song by The Shins