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With today's media overload the world is flooded with absolute trash and often we are left misplaced in a scavenger hunt to find that which does not suck. An overdose of reality shows plagues Television making our search for a decent show is like finding a needle in a haystack or more like a good show in a stack of Bachelors, Housewives, celebrity dance offs and talent competitions, hoarders, pawnshops, pregnant teenagers and a group of idiots sharing their pointless lifestyle choices as they live along the SHORE. Our music industry is flooded with 5 million groups that sound exactly the same all lacking in actual talent as now anyone can sing if you have a microphone and computer to edit your vocals. The movie industry is so lacking in originality that it has resorted to an onslaught of remakes. Remakes of movies that either were good the way they were and a reload is pointless, or remakes of movies that sucked in the past. If it sucked then, it most likely is going to suck now. The book industry is faltering with Authors trying to jump on the latest fad. It's almost as if there is some secret alliance to see how many vampire novels and teenage love stories they can dish out at the same time. Listen, if it's about Vampires and wasn't written by Bram Stoker or Ann Rice then there is nothing original about it.

On that note, I would like to present you with a list of things that are laced with nothing but extreme awesomeness. If you're looking for a good book, an original movie, or true musical talent to make your day pass, ease your mood, or help you escape for even a brief moment, then I suggest you look into the following:

Authors - Chuck Palahniuk & Christopher Moore

 If originality is what you seek, then seek no more.

Chuck Palahniuk pulls no punches and has no problem writing about the things that most people wouldn't. He is a man and he writes from a Man's point of view. His work may be fiction but his stories are laced with truths and realism that can leave the reader wondering from time to time if they are reading a story or a biography. Originality, vulgarity, perversion, dark humor, and cynicism can be found in every page from this creative genius. His unique short-style of writing makes reading his novels fast and fun with an amazing way of making you feel as if you are witnessing and listening to the conversations and dialogue first hand.  If you are not easily offended, enjoy dark humor and are craving something original then I would highly suggest you give him a chance. Choke and Fight Club are two of his more popular pieces of work so you may want to start with those.

Christopher Moore is?!? Where does one even begin to describe Christopher Moore's style of writing? It is very difficult to classify his style other than completely original and unique. His stories are bizarre, completely original pieces of work laced with an insane sense of humor and total brilliance. I can't remember the last time I read novels that had me laughing out loud. His writing style is vivid and pulls you right into the world he has created without overly drowning you in detail. His comedic genius can be found page after page sparking the readers nerve of curiosity making one wonder what they hell kind of madness am I going to read next. If a story about Jesus' adventure as a teen with his best friend, or his novel about a Man who has a pet demon with a nasty attitude and an appetite for human flesh doesn't reek of originality then I don't know what does. For your reading pleasure check out Lamb and Practical Demonkeeping. 

Music - Soundgarden

Welcome back to the era of grunge music. When talking about the Seattle grunge scene that invaded our radios in the 90s Nirvana, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains are typically the first 3 names mentioned. Soungarden combined the rough, rock stylings that made the genre popular with the insane vocal talents of Chris Cornell. The aforementioned groups without a doubt had a unique set of vocal talents but none could match the range and uncanny abilities of Chris Cornell. Hitting high notes that would pierce your eardrums with ease to a low somber style that gripped your emotions came from Cornell without effort. No matter how amazing a singer may be it would be completely meaningless without a solid band behind them. Crazy, funky guitar riffs, thumping base and drums complimented Cornell's vocal mastery perfectly. Together they formed an unforgettable group that pumped out some of the era's greatest achievements like Black hole Sun, Spoon man, Fell on Black days and Fresh Tendrils to name a few.  If you are a fan of rock, grunge music, or just music in general then Soundgarden is a must for all who appreciate real music.

Movies - American Beauty

 

Kevin Spacey is an absolutely brilliant actor. Whether he's portraying the psychotic, monotone serial killer from Se7en or a Neurotic Genius that believes he is an alien from another world in K-Pax, his performance is nothing short of masterful. In American Beauty he delivers a performance that surpasses them all. He plays a man on the brink of a midlife crisis, tired of his stereotypical life coping with the harsh realities of aging and normalcy. His wife is career obsessed to where her spark of passion for her husband and family is almost extinguished. His daughter is wrapped up with all the emotional baggage that comes with being a teenager while dealing with her dysfunctional parents at the same time. This movie is subtle, simple and above all realistic. It's an emotional drama that exposes the harsh realities of life in a beautiful way. Not everything is as perfect as it seems and this movie puts that all on display from the very beginning. This movie is as real as it gets without actually being a documentary. Life isn't always sweet and if you have a hard time dealing with that, then this movie definitely isn't for you. Excellent performances from all actors/actresses, a clever script and beautiful story, a chilling and somber soundtrack, mixed with astonishing cinematography makes this a must see. There is a reason this movie left with quite a few Oscars. 

That's about it for now and I'll continue this list later with some TV shows actually worth watching and other things that absolutely do not suck. 

On and How can I forget my Girl of the Week, the lovely Mila Kunis!

In the Beginning....

For many years I've traveled within this deranged realm called Earth. Walking silently in the shadows, severing the heads of those that dared cross my path in an instant. Honing my skills, mastering my craft in the art of Dirt Slinging, I forged my mind in the fiery depths of this forsaken planet transforming myself into a weapon. A weapon of justice, free speech and a land where all opinions are welcome. I keep my sword holstered for no man.

Welcome to my world, a world where my opinions are the only thing that matters. What I say is and shall be. Feel free to say as you please, like or dislike, just be honest. I can't guarantee you won't become my latest victim, but once can hope.


With all that being said I will now share my thoughts and feelings for this week, and since I'm starting late in the week this will carry over into next week as well. Read or don't read, care or don't care....here it is!

Movie of the Week

I must say this movie came as a pleasant surprise. I went into this movie with very low expectations. I have seen Bradley Cooper in various films before but this just seemed like a film far beyond his normal element. To put it bluntly, I just couldn't picture him doing anything outside of a comedy, but in rare form, I was wrong.

Bradly Cooper displayed his usual charm and wit mixed in with an excellent serious side making his character very believable and easy to relate to. I mean who the hell wouldn't want to take a little pill that would transform them into a genius and be able to utilize knowledge instantly like in the Matrix films? I'd be first inline for a pill like that. Remember Tyrone Biggums from The Chappelle Show as the ultimate crack head. That would be me, but with the Limitless pill. Anyways, his portrayal of an Author living life at rock bottom who is suddenly presented with an opportunity to transform his life was very believable.

The movie itself was filmed at an excellent pace where nothing ever really slowed down to a crawl and nothing was done too far fetched. I honestly was expecting some true Matrix-Style scenes and for the film to get carried away but it never did. Even the one scene in which he is attacked by a few guys and begins to use Martial arts from films that were embedded in his memory wasn't too flashy, wasn't overly done with crazy wire-work and slow motion effects. It was executed in a somewhat believable manner that made the scene highly enjoyable. As enjoyable as the fights scenes from the original Matrix film as supposed to the sequel where everything was taken just a little too far.

If this film wasn't on your list of movies to see I would suggest giving it a shot. It's worth the 10 bucks to see it in a Theater with HD visuals and sound. Check it out...now!!! Or I will eat your soul.

Girl of the Week

Dana DeArmond - Okay, so I wouldn't say she's the most beautiful girl around but she is hot in her own special way. Yes, she is an adult film star, but whatever. Her attitude, cute facial features and smoking hot body have put her on my radar for this week. Don't like it or agree? Whatever man, she floats my boat this instant.

My goal one day is to conduct and interview with her and all the girls I will post up in the weeks to come. I will pull no punches and ask the things most people wouldn't ask. So Dana if you're out there, and I know you love surfing the web as the Internet's girlfriend or whatever your nickname is. Hit me up some time so we can get this cracking. And stay sexy!!!

Video Game of the Week

 

I was a big fan of Dead Space and the eerie, I'm alone and going to die alone atmosphere it created and hoped that the second would follow suit. Most sequels suck and stray too far from the original in hopes of exploiting their new found fame. Dead Space 2 doesn't disappoint in the least. 

It's still extremely dark, it's creepy, it still stays away from a musical score and relies only on the sounds of the world around you and it still kicks ass. Turn the lights out, turn the volume up and rock on with this one. It's one of the few games out that keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time, almost in a constant state of suspense as you await something to happen. Traveling through dark, empty corridors unable to see around the corner you are constantly expecting something to jump out and kill you. But when you really expect it to happen it never does. It never comes so what you do is end up relaxing a bit, getting into a state of ease and just as you are getting comfortable, something jumps out of no where and kills you, putting you right back in that white knuckled state. 

It's not a difficult game, the enemies rarely vary their attacks and are pretty easy to kill and the variety of enemies is pretty limited, but who cares. I'm a big horror movie fan and this definitely gives me the feeling of being in one of those sci-fi like horror movies like Aliens and Event Horizon. I'm all for it and give it the Dirty Ninja Sword Slice of Approval. Definitely one of my top thriller/horror games along with the original Dead Space, Resident Evil 1 and my all-time favorite Resident Evil 4.

 

 Music/Song of the Week

 

Absolutely NOTHING! The music industry at this very moment sucks beyond belief. True Hip Hop, rock music, classical, opera, it doesn't matter, it's all garbage these days. The artists are terrible, the music is horrendous, it's just mind boggling how there is nothing around. If you feel I'm out of line, then by all means point in the direction of the all-mysterious musical talent that I can't seem to find these days. But if it sucks, be warned. I will not only belittle you and make you feel like a schoolboy that just got his head flushed in the toilet and lunch money taken, but I will kill you. 

So yeah, that is what I'm feeling and not feeling at this very moment. Check back for more absurdities and pointlessness in the future. It will only get better from here on out.