Category Archives: Pop Culture

Harry Potter movie

I went to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with my niece and her mom tonight, as Sorena is going to Interlochen this weekend for three weeks, and wasn’t sure if she’d be able to see it … Continue reading

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The Fountain

Did anyone else see the Darren Aronofsky film The Fountain? Yeah? Did you get it? Me neither. On the other hand, I’m going to buy another Clint Mansell soundtrack. Damn, he’s good.

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The Red Mosque

Why is it that every time I hear the name “The Red Mosque” (for that jihadi mosque in Pakistan) all I can really think of is “The Mosque of the Red Death?” They never should have shown us that movie … Continue reading

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Hey! There’s a new Babylon 5 DVD coming out!

A new B5 story. Did you know this? I did not know this. I am so out of the loop. Times change. Dangers remain. 10 years after he became President of the Interstellar Alliance, Sheridan prepares for a fateful Babylon … Continue reading

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Hypocrisy on Aisle Two

Take a look at this YouTube video, which Omri was kind enough to post for me. I haven’t quite figured out what I think about the Maxim Israeli Soldier Swimsuit Issue. On the one hand, good publicity for Israel is … Continue reading

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Technology rocks

I had one of those “Oh, so THAT’s how you do it!” moments tonight. Found the Firefox extension Video Downloader, and immediately downloaded my current obsessions off YouTube. (Obsession number one is “Waiting for My Real Life to Begin” number … Continue reading

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But where do the worms go?

There’s a documentary on the History Channel right now. It’s about the history of fertilizer. I caught it as they were discussing bat guano, and stopped at the sight of millions of bats leaving their caves for the night to … Continue reading

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A musical interlude

This song was running in my head tonight, and I had to hear it. Say what you will about Grey’s Anatomy, but damn, they make good music videos. By the way, Isaiah Washington has been fired. He ticked off the … Continue reading

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The people speak: Jericho returns

I wonder if they’ll bring back Gerald McRaney. Naaaah. But Jericho’s coming back. For weeks, “Jericho” junkies have been firing e-mails (effectively shutting down InBoxes at CBS and this newspaper), signing petitions and sending bags of nuts to CBS headquarters … Continue reading

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Lazy Sunday video

Why Joss Whedon writes strong women characters.

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What’s wrong with monopolies

Comcast bought out Richmond’s old cable company years ago. Back when it was AT&T, it never went out, the service was great, and it wasn’t that expensive. All that changed, of course, because Comcast sucks great big hairy you-know-what. And … Continue reading

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LOTR, Simpsons style

I missed this one, what with no longer watching the Simpsons. But it’s quite funny.

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Heroes season finale open thread

Because you know you want it. I spent much of the last ten minutes yelling at the television. While sitting on the edge of my seat. I love this show. Loved most of the finale. Not all. Just most.

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Time out for a TV break

Finales. I liked one, hated the other. Twenty-two episodes into the seventh season, they finally get the spirit of Gilmore Girls right—just as it ends. Which makes about two or three shows worth watching the entire year. (One of the … Continue reading

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Heroes: Peter’s dreams

Wikipedia has the synopsis of the dreams I’ve been mentioning in the Heroes threads. Nathan arranges for Peter’s release, but when they leave the police station, Peter begins coughing and collapses, unconscious. As he hits the ground, his surroundings change. … Continue reading

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