Archive for March, 2007

Culture.

Chong’s Vlog

March 22nd, 2007

chong_icon.jpgOne of the world’s most infamous stoners, Tommy Chong (of Cheech and Chong. If you’re under the age of 20, ask your parents who he is), has started his own video blog. I’m kind of impressed, I had thought the whole stoner thing was mainly an act. Turns out he’s every bit as baked in real life as he is in his movies.
 
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Games.

Free Video Games

March 19th, 2007

freevideogames_icon.jpgWith the price tag on the cheapest video game console resting at $250, and games sitting at around $50 per, I often find it cheaper to scrounge the internet for free games. Sure, the lack of a huge production team means skimpier graphics and shorter games. But there are some really worthwhile games out there which you can play without having to sell your kidneys on the black market. Plus you can play em at work. Time wasting has never been so fun.
 
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Film/TV/Internet Video.

300 Review

March 13th, 2007

300_icon.jpgIf you go to see 300, do yourselves three favors:

1) Remind yourself that it is a dramatic reenactment that has taken considerable artistic license, and not a historical documentary.

2) Remind yourself that it concerns a battle that took place over two thousand years ago, and not one currently taking place.

3) See it in IMAX. Oh dear god, you must see it in IMAX.

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