B-Roll

Although I found this project frustrating at times, due to time constraints and problems with Final Cut, I learned alot! I discovered alot of things about sound and shots. Overall, I really enjoyed my group and the time we spent together!

Spiderman, Spiderman! Does whatever a spider can!

February of 2010 a Spiderman musical will hit Broadway! The soundtrack will include a score from Bono will be doing the score..Lets hope its better than the stuff off their new album!

Don't Mess with..Jaymes Blonde??

Adam Sandler and his production company are being sued by comic book author Robert Cabell for copyright infringment. Cabell authored a comic book superhero named "Jayms Blonde." A hair dresser/ ass kicker similar to Sandler's character Zohan. Really Robert Cabell???? Do you really want to step up and take responsibility for this terrible film/idea?
How much money did Zohan really make anyway?
Is it worth it?

Jonas Brothers on SNL...

I'm a self-admitted fan of Miley Cyrus. I can't get enough of her catchy lil' tunes! But the Jonas Brothers???
I'm NOT a fan...Thus, I was less than excited to see that they were the musical guest on last weekend's SNL. I suppose their skits weren't too terrible..I actually found the fourth Jonas Brother one pretty funny. But their outfits?? What are they 1880's train robbers?? Stupid scarves and excessively pointy-shoes only made my hatred for them grow.
RIDICULOUS.

New Kids On the Block peeping in your windows...

http://perezhilton.com/page/4/
I realize that NKOTB will always be an icon in eighties music and waaaaay back then they were hotties and their songs about love made millions of girls with scrunchies in their hair wail. But times have changed as have the New Kids. I love all kids of music but I really can' t tolerate men my dads age singing about having a summertime romance. What really kills it for me though is the music videos...in-sync dancing guys really??? Have you not seen music videos since the eighties?? Creepy town

Oscar Night! 2

Poor Jennifer Aniston. Her face will forever be paired with the women who stole her husband. I have so much compassion for this women. Not only did her husband have an affair and leave her but it was for freakin' ANGELINA JOLIE. I bet not even Aniston's mom can say that he down-graded. Not only that but the pair are immensely successful; a mini U.N. of babies and hit films. Last night, as Jennifer Aniston presented with Jack Black, they cut immediately from Jennifer Aniston to Angelina Jolie. I never thought I'd say this but I would NOT want to be Jennifer Aniston!

Experimenting with sound..

This is my word scramble with audio. I enjoyed learning about how to add and edit sound into my videos. I know I will be using these skills alot in the near future!

Oscar Night!

One of my FAVORITE moments from last nights Oscars was Heath Ledger's family accepting his award for Best Supporting Actor. Their acceptance speech was heartfelt,honest and humbling.
I also loved Tina Fey and Steve Martin.."Try not to fall in love with me." A brilliant comedy duo!!

More to come...

Usher's spends V-day with Wife in hospital

At the begining of the month Tameka Foster, Usher's wife, suffered cardiac arrest while having liposuction....in BRAZIL!!!!

Not nearly as shocking huh? Apparently the one-time pop star can't afford top-of-the-line- cardiac- arrest-free American liposuction.

Lance's Bike makes a quick get away..

Now, I have friends on campus who ride their bikes to and from class. Bikes that aren't terribly expensive or in really good shape but they never fail to be devastated when it is stolen. I can't imagine what Lance is feeling right now. I imagine somewhere along the lines of devastated. But, I can't help but wonder...if this bike was worth $10,000 and was THE Lance Armstrong's bike why wouldn't it be stored in something a little more secure than the back of a truck?? As I have told my bike-riding friends many a times, if you simply lean your precious bike against a tree you are asking for it...

Diary of a Mad Black Women...

This past weekend I re-watched one of my favorite movies, Diary of a Mad Black Women. I was first introduced to the film freshman year after going through a break-up my friend suggested we watch it together. It was funny and full of heart. Madea is the main character. A spicy, gun-toting, God fearing Grandmother, she never fails to swoop in and add humor and soul to life. Diary of a Mad Black Women is about a women named Helen who is cruely kicked out on the streets by her adulteress millionaire husband. Lost, broke and down trodden Helen turns to her Grandmother for shelter. That is where we met Madea. Throughout the film Helen discovers faith and gets a new lease on life. She even falls in love again! But, Helen must face the demons of her past and learn how to forgive and let go of her vengence.
I highly suggest this film!

MSN'S Turn ons and off(s)?

The entertainment section of MSN has a turn-on and off section for what shows one should and should not watch this coming week. Although I have no doubt that the person writing the article is well versed in the ways of T.V. I'd like to make some changes..
1.) Real Housewives of Orange County-ALWAYS turn this on! These women are tacky, scary looking and dumb. What more could one want?
2.) High School Reunion-DRAMA! People's most painful wounds being re-opened for the world to see?? Yes please!
3.) Grey's Anatomy--I HATE this show. And I'm not just saying that because its the cool thing to do. I've watched it for several weeks and even I, lover of all things crap and fake can't stomach this ridiculous show.
4.) Chuck-Adorable geeker turned secret agent. Its hilarious
5.) 30 Rock-HILARIOUS. Tina Fey=genius and Alec Baldwin makes the show for me.
6.) True Beauty-I'm over it. Same stuff every week and no one gets drunk or cries or fights?? Yawn.
7.) Kath and Kim-Had all the potential in the world to be funny..yet...it is most definately NOT.
8.) Scrubs--Soak it up while you still can! Last season!!
9.) Toddlers and Tiaras-Sick, twisted and ridiculous. You can get a good laugh at grown women yelling at their two year old to "stop acting like a child and put on your mascara."
10.) Intervention-Heartbreaking and hard to watch at times this poignant drama explores the depth of addiction.

India.Arie

I've been a fan of Neo-Soul singer India.Arie since she first released her "Acoustic Soul" album back in 2001. I'm not generally a fan of real easy listening but her stuff...mmmmm its good for the soul. Her spiritual lyrics and gentle music can always lift my lowest spirits, giving me hope and comfort. Her new album entitled Testimony 2: Love & Politics follows her Testimony 1: Life & Relationship. Most remeber the "Heart of the Matter" song that was in the Sex and the City movie. Her new album does not dissapoint!!

Coraline

This past weekend I went to the 3-D animated flick Coraline. The animation was incredible and kept me interested the entire time! (2 hours long). Although it may come off as a children's movie I wouldn't suggest taking really young kids. The action is pretty intense and scary. It is also pretty sad; Coraline is ignored by her parents completely, at one point they even remind her that her job is to "stay out of their way." Bordering on neglect Coraline also makes a friend with the neighbor boy Wybie...short for "why born." There isn't any real explanation for this abuse/neglect of the children and parts of the movie deals with some dead children's ghost. I enjoyed it, but I would categorize it as an older children's movie.

Jon and Kate plus 8

I love the show Jon and Kate plus eight. The children are adorable and the family is a tight-knit unit. Throughout the show Jon and Kate have made it clear that they did NOT intend or even want eight children. As Kate says in one of the beginning episodes "You do invetro to have one baby...some people don't even get that. But, we were the exception." They discussed the day they found out Kate was pregnant with eight children as "one of the worst days of their lives." They refused to do reduction and with 2 year-old twin girls at home, were terrified that they had ruined all their lives. They make it work day by day and obviously not without the help of many,many people! They give back what they receive and never take for granted the opportunities they are presented with.
On my way to class this morning I heard the single mom of the octuplets in a radio interview explaining that she was setting up a website for people to donate money to her. Now, she ALREADY had six children when did invetro AGAIN and got the eight. For her to whine about how she is single and can't make ends meet doesn't add up to me. Invetro is an incredibly expensive procedure! I think she is a self-ish, self-serving women. I truely believed she had all these children for publicity. Whenever I see a commerical for Jon and Kate plus eight or watch the show I can't help but think "Ahhh fun! They have such a neat life!" But I am also a child-less 20 year old and accept that children are more fun on T.V. than in real life. I struggle get grocieries and pay rent each month and I'm only responsible for me! I can't imagine the fear and stress knowing that you were going to have eight babies would bring about.
But I have no pity for this women-She is irresponsible and if she receives ANY help it should be strictly for the childrens sake because they didn't ask to be born to crazy-pants.

Tool Academy...How I love thee..

My friends and I have often made jokes about guys who use excessive amounts of hair-gel, have an overinflated ego and not only enjoy techno music, but have an arsenal of ridiculous dance moves in which to accompany to the song. But if there were a best of the best...a douche bag Olympics, if you will VH1's Tool Academy would be it. The "men" on this show are completely ridiculous and how they even have girlfriends is beyond me. How they have not been just offed, whether by their own stupidity or a stampede of women who refuse to be subjected to their sleazy ways is beyond me. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoy this show. Here are just some of the reasons.
1.) The majority of the men have appointed themselves "alter-egos" or nicknames. I know what your thinking, I thought a nickname was given to someone?? No, no! You see, if you feel your real name is insufficient you can amp it up to show how cool you really are. Examples: Clarence becomes Celebrity, Ryan becomes Matsuflex. What does it mean? Who cares! It reeks of masculine energy and you immediately become a winner in every ones eyes.
2.) They have legitimate, pretty and normal girlfriends. Girls who don't seem to have suffered any serious head injury so why they are still with the guys is beyond me. Throughout the different challenges they guys confess their love for these resilient, mildy retarded girls. But not without referring to them as "dude." Nothing wins a girls heart like the phrase "Dude, you know I love you." Please God, let that one day be me.
More to come later on...

I have a problem...

Be it watching wash-up ed actors recover from addiction or drunk sluts on a bus I LOVE REALITY TV. Its sick and so not real, I know but I can't help myself. Something about being able to watch other peoples lives intrigues me. And nothing satisfies my craving for awful TV quite like VH1. What VH1 might have set out to do with its network and what it is now is completely diffrent. I am always guaranteed a good dose of nasty TV whenever I flip to that channel. Some of my recent VH1 spawn has been: Tool Academy; A "Charm School"-esque show showcasing douche bag guys who are bad boyfriends. Tool Academy attempts to reform them into nice guys. Whoever cast for this show deserves many awards...these are by far, the biggest tools I've seen in my life-how they ended up with such nice girlfriends who are pretty, smart and willing to put up with them is beyond me. I instantly feel better about my dating life after watching this show.
I Love Money: A mash-up of memorable reality show stars from previous VH1 shows. They compete in a variety of humiliating and drama-filled competitions in hopes of winning $50,000. Its the best of the best here folks; the slutties girls, the drunkest guys. Add some alcohol and money and its cheap entertainment. Its not really about who wins or loses its about who can get the drunkest and cause the most problems and I LOVE it :)

White Horse

I'm not much for country music. But I LOVE Taylor Swift. I know...weird how a 20-something GIRL would enjoy corny country music love songs. Her latest song "White Horse" can truely speak to any girl who has had her heart-broken. Its sweet and sad and the video is perfect http://perezhilton.com/page/2/for it! Go to this link to check out the video.

He's just not that into you...

This afternoon I went to the movie He's just not that into you. Maybe it is the cornball in me but I LOVED this movie!! It was sweet, honest and not what I expected..SPOILER ALERT:
This movie may seem like it is not a formula following, romantic comedy but it in fact, is.
It comes off blunt about love and relationships-being truthful versus beefing up how magical love is. But have no fear, in the end it reveals itself. Although, there are several surprises!!!
It was a breath of fresh air and I was very into it. :)

Poor Jess.

Now, I watched, just like the majority of the country did, with embarresement and Jessica Simpson asked then hubby Nick Lachey-"Is this chicken or fish?" But I gotta say...I feel for the girl!!
Now only has her weight been under heavy scruntiny (and how crappy does that make us "average" girls feel??) But now she is receiving endless amounts of crap for a not-so-hot performance in Michigan. http://www.tmz.com
If I had an endless media storm about everything I said/did/wore I would have an "off night" too!!

Walking the fine line..

I became a fan of Joaquin Phoenix after his incredible portrayal of Johnny Cash in Walk the Line. But after seeing several interviews with him I now have reason to believe he is the conductor of the crazy train. During a red-carpet interview for Walk the Line Phoenix interrupted the interviewer to ask him "Do I have a frog in my hair?" Recently, he said "Bye! Good" to acting (literally, he showed up on the red carpet with those words on his knuckles) and is now pursuing music. Here is a video of his first performance.
http://perezhilton.com/2009-01-17-joaquin-phoenix-is-this-a-joke

PMS Buddy

Okay so I know I commented in my last blog how stupid these sites are, but even after writing that I continued to skim through the diffrent posts and found this--http://www.tmz.com/page/6/ PMSbuddy.com!!
With its motto "Saving relationships one month at a time" PMSbuddy allows women to set reminders to their men as to when it is "that time." Because nothing will save your realationship like having your guy be sent a little reminder every month telling him that you are going to be a bitch.
Yaaaay love!!

Ann Coulter

I think most people can agree that Ann Coulter is the Beelzebub in human form. But, according to the latest video on http://www.tmz.com her "inner beauty" is shining through. She is as unattractive on the outside now as is undoubtedly is on the inside. The video shows an emaciated Coulter getting out of a car in D.C. How her rail thin legs manage to support her is beyond me.
Also on TMZ is a video of a women's bathroom in a Tampa airport. The paparazzi were waiting for Paris Hilton...Right when I start to get drawn in things like this make me crash back into reality and realize how silly most of this stuff really is!!

Rebounding

In the wake of the Micheal Phelps pot-smoking scandal it seems as though the super-swimmer is in the clear. So far, two of his sponsors-Speed0 and Omega agreed to stand by Phelps. I loved him just as much as the rest of the country. Having our very own superhero was great. But now...I'd like to see him bite it.
This isn't the first "mistake" that Phelps has made in his career. In 2004 the then 19 year old Phelps was arrested for drunk driving. Now, I understand being young and dumb and sure, at 19 that excuse will work for you. But when you are a 23 year-old grown man dabbling in an illegal drug that excuse will not hold (bong) water. You can't tell me that he wasn't aware that other people were around, recognizing who he is. The Olympic committee gave him a pass and it seems all of this will "blow over" for Phelps. How much will we let him pass on before he loses his "Boy Wonder" quality???

First Video

This is my first video! I learned the basics about Final Cut software today. I've never used the program so I found it interesting, easy and fun. I took Desktop Publishing last semester and found Adobe InDesign to be frustrating and confusing to navigate around. I hope to have more luck with Final Cut.

Heartbroken..

This past summer I, like many young women fell in love with Micheal Phelps. He was determined, ambitious and wore those little swim pants that sat right below his hips....Anyway all my delusions about someday mothering super-swimmers was crushed when I hit up http://www.perezhilton.com to find a picture of "America's Hero" Micheal Phelps taking an enormous hit from a bong at a University of South Carolina party. Not only are my future plans ruined but the chances that we will see the merman swim again in 2012 may be wrecked as well. "A law that bans athletes for four-years for taking drugs has just hit the Olympic rule book." The one and only Sports Illustrated issue I own with Micheal Phelps drapped in his medals and topless has loss some of its luster....:(