tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57580498648141379822024-03-08T15:29:06.745-08:00TrojanSasha Versus the WorldI love the internet.TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-92170487864925234892011-10-11T09:31:00.000-07:002011-10-11T09:31:56.664-07:00The Avengers Is Gonna Be SOOO Worth It<br />
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I've been excited about this since...well, since someone made me wait until the end of Iron Man and Nick Fury/Sam Jackson badassed his way through the final scene. It's a super sweet trailer, and May can't come soon enough. Any chance to watch RDJ aka Tony Stark being a "genius billionaire playboy philanthropist", and I'm in. It doesn't hurt that there are some prime pieces of eye candy on both sides of the aisle (ScarJo, natch). But comic book worshippers, what are your thoughts on Ruffalo as the Hulk? I'm still on the fence.TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-85236983524321204242011-05-05T22:35:00.000-07:002011-05-05T22:52:38.122-07:00Gangster Movies I'll Always Drop Everything to Watch<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WkKZJVG5wTk/TRyHL4XKsAI/AAAAAAAC5oY/v56ddqAwOGc/s1600/Godfather001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WkKZJVG5wTk/TRyHL4XKsAI/AAAAAAAC5oY/v56ddqAwOGc/s200/Godfather001.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Godfather_Saga"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Godfather Saga</span></i></b> </a>(I'm just going to combine 1 & 2, since I consider them two parts of one film)<br />
This film is the subject of a series of lectures in a class I took on race relations in cinema. I think mainly the prof wanted us to watch a cool movie that everyone should see, but with an eye toward looking at how simple and accepted racism was in the first half of the 20th century. It's pretty interesting once you get to the second film flashbacks with Vito and you see how Italians (and immigrants) were treated in turn-of-the-century New York, and how the mafia was re-created in America under the capitalist business model. But beyond that, this is the gangster film to end all gangster films, and pretty much every other one has to be held to the "Coppola Standard." (I'm pretty sure Francis can't even be held up to the "Coppola Standard" nowadays...maybe his wine?)<br />
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Kevin Pollak - WTFILOVEYOU.<br />
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While this isn't an oft-quoted line, I absolutely LOVE how Denzel says "Someone call an amberlance!!" when Bumpy is having a heart attack in the electronics store. I love how Denzel is so badass, he walks up to his nemesis in broad daylight, shoots the guy straight in the face and then takes back his money. Lesson: Don't fuck with Denzel. Ever. Ridley Scott kills it in the best way possible.<br />
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"I'm funny how? Like a clown, I amuse you?"<br />
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I said this to a friend recently at a bar, and for a second, I was actually hoping he might smash me in the head with his glass and begin kicking me in the ribs. I SO want to be a gangster. I can't say it's my favorite gangster film because I'm such a fan of <i>The Godfather</i>, but this one is a very close second. A modern-day gangster film, but this time, they're IRISH! TWIST! The Dropkick Murphys simply kill the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-64CaD8GXw">intro</a>, and every time I hear it, I want to murder someone in the face.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">So....what do <i>you </i>think? Honorable mention goes to...<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Enemies_(2009_film)">Public Enemies</a></i>? While these are just the gangster films that I'll dropkick a small armadillo to watch, there are certainly many others out there that deserve your attention. Check out Listverse's <a href="http://listverse.com/2007/09/18/top-20-best-gangster-movies/">Top 20 Gangster Films of All Time</a> and see what they picked. What got left out? How do you define a "gangster" film?</div>TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-49541466036711672902011-04-28T09:24:00.000-07:002011-04-28T09:24:09.164-07:00Miike Snow Puts Happiness in Your Ears<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miike_Snow">Miike Snow</a>, a duo from Sweden, recently popped up in my musical rotation and I immediately went forth trying to find <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZO1nMuZSnI&feature=related">MORE</a>. Mainly known for their remixes of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M98eDc-7R30">Passion Pit,</a> Vampire Weekend (below), and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiVF2qXxukE">Kings of Leon</a>, they released an eponymous album of original songs in 2009, including <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLHjKgQt39s">"Animal"</a> (played on "Gossip Girl") and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oKQSAt4c4c&feature=related">"Black and Blue"</a>. It's one of those bands that you know you have to hear again and again. Visit their <a href="http://www.miikesnow.co.uk/gb/home/">website</a> for more vids, music and more. Enjoy!<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/03/31/134981928/scala-and-kolacny-brothers-rocks-heavenly-choir?sc=tw&cc=share">piece</a> NPR did this morning on Scala & Kolacny Brothers. Originally a classical women's choir from Belgium, they switched to rock covers about a decade ago and found a niche performing toned-down versions of indie-rock songs like "With or Without You" by U2, "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, and many more.<br />
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If you saw <i>The Social Network </i><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB95KLmpLR4">trailer</a>, you heard their haunting version of "Creep" by Radiohead.<br />
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They recently performed at <a href="http://sxsw.com/">SXSW</a> and I have a feeling we'll be hearing a lot more about them this year.<br />
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Get your <a href="http://ev10.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=FB&linkID=usc&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=">season tickets</a> today.TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-82356230034273769172011-03-28T12:43:00.000-07:002011-03-30T17:47:47.073-07:00Who Doesn't Love Aaron Sorkin?I love Aaron Sorkin.<br />
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If you missed <i>30 Rock</i> last week, stop what you're doing and go watch it now.<br />
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If you're a fan of <i>The West Wing</i>, you'll notice something familiar in this scene between Tina Fey's Liz Lemon and Aaron Sorkin. The jokes are so quick that you might miss them, but I especially appreciated the <i>Studio 60</i> reference. Enjoy!<br />
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With a sound similar to Florence + the Machine, and a build-up in this song that pulls you slowly in and then smacks you in the face, I'm loving this duo from MD.<br />
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Their song "Civilian" comes off of their 2011 album of the same name. Follow them on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/wyeoak">Twitter</a> and check out their <a href="http://wyeoakmusic.com/">website</a> for news and tour dates.<br />
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I've read this book about three times over the past year, and there's always something that grabs me every time I pick it up. It's funny and irreverent as you might expect, but humble and honest and sweet. It makes me regret not being alive when Carlin was out pushing the boundaries of decency and comedy at the height of his fame. Every time I watch an HBO special or re-read his books, or even watch <i>Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure</i> for the hundredth time, I appreciate his way with words and how he uses them. He understands just how important and how un-important words are to us.<br />
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One of my favorite passages from <i>Last Words</i> is re-printed below. It's one of the best descriptions of Los Angeles I've ever read, because I have the same feeling when I wake up every morning.<br />
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<blockquote>"What I remember most about the ambience of Hollywood was this amazing <i>morning</i> feeling. This promise of wide-open possibility. Something about the way the air smelled. And tasted good - and no, this is not a smog joke. There was a goldenness about the atmosphere. Even with all the traffic, a kind of quiet, a peace free of hustle and agitation. You felt safe but at the same time able to have different dreams every day. Or picture a hundred futures."</blockquote>Pick up the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Last-Words-Memoir-George-Carlin/dp/1439172951">book</a>, check it out from the library, or read it on your kindle, but do yourself a favor and take a look inside the mind of a genius.<br />
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by artist <a href="http://www.behance.net/mitchellhatch">Mitchell Hatch</a>; image found at <a href="http://nethernoir.com/">NetherNoir.com</a>TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-52798611384868770422011-03-25T12:50:00.000-07:002011-03-25T12:50:18.076-07:00Rebecca Black's "Friday" RemixIn honor of the end of the week, I'm sharing a much better version of Rebecca Black's "Friday" single.<br />
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Some facts:<br />
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About 90% of the world's cultures kiss.<br />
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In the middle ages, illiterates could seal legal deals with an "X" and a kiss, which is how the kiss got its "X" signature.<br />
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The science of kissing is called philematology.<br />
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When people kiss, they exchange between 10 million and 1 billion bacteria.<br />
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Armageddon is a fantastic movie.<br />
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What is <a href="http://www.good.is/company">GOOD</a>?<br />
<blockquote>"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; line-height: 18px;">GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward. Since 2006 we've been making a magazine, videos, and events for people who give a damn."</span></blockquote>I'm really interested in this company, they basically work to help businesses improve their corporate social responsibility, and they always have great ideas. They started <a href="http://www.good-projects.com/">GOOD Projects</a> in 2010, and have worked with <a href="http://www.good-projects.com/#362620/Pepsi-Refresh-Project">Pepsi</a>, <a href="http://www.good-projects.com/#362746/IBM-Smarter-Cities">IBM</a>, <a href="http://www.good-projects.com/#361460/Toyota-Prius-Roadmap-to-Harmony">Toyota</a> and <a href="http://www.good-projects.com/#529209/Starbucks">Starbucks</a> to name a few. (Click the links to check out their projects.)<br />
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Follow them on <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/good">Twitter</a> and check out their <a href="http://www.good.is/">website</a>.<br />
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XOXOTrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-81441295001268223422011-03-23T11:41:00.000-07:002011-03-23T11:41:08.004-07:00Need a Mid-Week Pick-Me-Up?Making an attempt at being productive? Not really getting there? Maybe one of my favorite websites can help: <a href="http://ifeelunmotivated.com/">I Feel Unmotivated</a>.<br />
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One of my favorite commercials also ended up being one of my favorite purchases EVER - Pure Moods, Vol. 1.<br />
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"Imagine a world where time drifts slowly...a world where music carries you away. Experience Pure Moods...the perfect soundtrack for your way of life. Direct from Europe, this multi-platinum collection has won the hearts of millions. Set adrift with the timeless pleasures of Tubular Bells...or take a trip into the unknown with The X-Files Theme. No other collection gives you the feeling of Pure Moods."<br />
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So true.TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-44216681342011096922011-03-21T09:18:00.000-07:002011-03-21T09:18:31.607-07:00Zombie Warning & Zombie Kill Team Are Here to Protect Us<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </div><br />
Claiming to be the"number one zombie attack warning system online", <a href="http://www.zombiewarning.com/">ZombieWarning.com</a>'s open source reporting system and tracker aims to keep you informed, safe, and uneaten in the event of the Zombieocalypse. Zombie Warning levels range from Low to ATTACK!!! so you can remain ever vigilant in the battle against the undead. Bookmark this <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1724565239"></span>page<span id="goog_1724565240"></span></a>, follow them on <a href="http://twitter.com/zombie_warning">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ZombieWarning">Facebook</a>.<br />
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Once the Zombieocalypse occurs, count on the <a href="http://www.zombiekillteam.com/">Zombie Kill Team</a> to eradicate those that feast on flesh swiftly and with no mercy. With a strict vetting process for members of the ZKT and the motto "Never Leave a Zombie Alive", you and your loved ones can feel secure knowing that the zombie menace will soon be over.<br />
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<i>*Note: While these companies may be excellent tools for the identification, tracking, and eradication of a zombie attack, please remember that preparation is still your most useful defense against the walking dead. Stay safe. </i>TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-88829034220367800382011-03-09T14:52:00.000-08:002011-03-09T14:52:42.238-08:00Lord of the Rings is Such a Tease : Blu-ray Box SetThis was announced the other day and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I've been on the Amazon alert list for this for almost a year since the theatrical versions were released on Blu-ray last April. Now you can <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Picture-Trilogy-Extended/dp/B0026L7H20/ref=sr_1_10?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299710199&sr=1-10">pre-order</a> the extended version, but they are still saying it won't be released until 2012. At least seeing the box set design makes it seem like it will actually happen, and that glorious day will be one of the happiest days of my life.<br />
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On a side note, I heard the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV6trOl5VkE">theme music</a> randomly the other day and tears actually welled up in my eyes. These films are by far the best things in cinema ever made. Haven't seen them yet? Don't. Wait until they all come out next year on Blu-ray extended edition. That's the real way to watch them. In fact, join me for the Weekend of Warriors where we'll watch all three films plus all of the extras in two days.<br />
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<a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/lord-rings-extended-edition-bluray-box-set-revealed/?utm_source=Movie+Magic&utm_medium=twitter">‘Lord of the Rings’ Extended Edition Blu-ray Box Set Revealed</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-original-love-the-way-you-lie">The Original "Love The Way You Lie"</a><br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/">BuzzFeed</a> for the heads-up.TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-6238227978941754612011-03-09T12:32:00.000-08:002011-03-09T12:32:11.591-08:00Fast Five: Vin Diesel AND Dwayne Johnson - OH HELL YEAH!What are your plans for April 29th?<br />
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Fast Five comes out then and if you have any sense you'll be pre-ordering your tickets for opening night. The teaser trailer that came out <a href="http://trojansashavstheworld.blogspot.com/2011/01/fast-five.html">a few weeks ago</a> was amazing but definitely not enough for me. The new trailer below just literally kicked me in the face with awesome, especially the last shot which I imagine will be one of those <i>Expendables</i> moments where everyone in the theater goes "OHHHHSHIT!" This movie is everything anyone wants in a film : explosions, hot guys/girls, fast cars, and what looks to be the most epic fight scene ever between Vin Diesel and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Sexy times a billion.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/vin-diesel-busts-out-big-guns-new-fast-five-trailer-video-25365">Check out The Wrap for more details!</a>TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758049864814137982.post-32938318089270753872011-02-18T10:27:00.000-08:002011-02-18T10:27:56.452-08:00KT & Kristal are getting married! | Crate and Barrel's Ultimate Wedding Contest<a href="http://www.ultimateweddingcontest.com/entry/120133?=tnhn7">KT & Kristal are getting married! | Crate and Barrel's Ultimate Wedding Contest</a><br />
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Vote for the awesomest couple in the world to win a $100K Wedding Contest from Crate & Barrel!! Click <a href="http://www.ultimateweddingcontest.com/entry/120133?=tnhn7">here</a> to vote!!! Tell all your friends!<br />
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I am that person who NEVER shares Tagalongs. I get a box and hide it all year, carefully taking one out every now and then and enjoying the delicious peanut-buttery treat ALONE. I may love you, but I will never share my Tagalongs. Thanks <a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/">College Humor</a> for indulging my weakness. Now seriously, start selling these!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Vanity Fair takes a look back at some of the most romantic on-screen hookups in cinema. Here are a few of the picks - glad they included one of my favorites from the 80s - <i>Heathers</i>. See all of them at <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/features/2011/02/hollywoods-eternal-flames-slide-show-201102#slide=9">Vanity Fair</a>.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1704672,00.html">The Science of Romance: Why We Love</a><br />
Here's an extremely interesting article on the evolutionary benefits of romance. TIME goes in depth into pheremones, oxytocin (the bonding chemical in our brains), birth control, MHC genes, voice modulation, and of course, kissing. There's also a pretty unusual study on when strippers receive bigger tips...and...well, <a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1704672-3,00.html">read</a> it for yourself.TrojanSashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179466797600070095noreply@blogger.com0