Why did I get an Xbox 360 service update e-mail?

I just checked my gmail account and was surprised to see an e-mail, subject line: “Xbox LIVE – Service Update Information” My question: Why did I get an XBox 360 service update e-mail? I have never had a X360, or and Xbox Live account… very curious. Read More →

The wasted potential that is: The Magic Mouse

Apple’s new ‘magic’ mouse that comes bundled with newer apple desktops is being praised for its technologically ‘advancements’ and sleek design. But is it really magic? Or just the mouse equivalent of David Blaine? Taking a look at the so called ‘features’ of the mouse, it becomes immediately apparent that many of them are not really features at all, but have... [Read more]

Clash of the Titans teaser- Déjà vu.

A teaser was just released for the remake of the 1981 “Clash of the Titans.” It looks fine but I get the feeling from the art direction that it will pretty much be a combination of “The 300″ and “Troy” with more scorpions and Del Toro monsters. I felt like I had already seen everything in the trailer before. Check it out: Now is it just me or does this look a... [Read more]

Fox’s ‘Dollhouse’ gets sent to the attic

While nearly every Whedon fan could see this coming a mile away, Fox has cancelled ‘Dollhouse’ mid-way through its second season. The show has never boasted the best ratings or the best reviews, but it had enough decent episode to make its cancellation noteworthy. What intrigued me most about Dollhouse was the exploration of the world between programming and instinct, and I think if there... [Read more]

John Campea’s “The Movie Blog”: Model for blogging success?

A little bit after finishing high school in about 2003 my brother sent me a link to a small little blog that discussed upcoming movies, reviews and anything else relating to the world of film. At first it was just a link here or there but after a while I found myself coming back on a weekly, then even daily basis. Pretty soon, The Movie Blog, became a part of my daily routine. While I stopped in... [Read more]

On Twitter, God has 32,525 Followers.

That’s right, on Twitter, God has 32,525 followers. I am not one of them. You would think he would have more, no? I mean the guy who created the world (err- universe?) has fewer followers than that douchey guy from the Hills. Also, to all you Jehovah’s Witnesses out there, I would suggest getting on the Twitter, I mean with only 144,000 seats in heaven, you’ll need to get on God’s... [Read more]

Let’s hope the “V’s” aren’t here to stay

Having overlooked the original, mostly because it was made in the year of my birth, I went into watching ABC’s remake of “V” with a pretty open mind. I also had the luxury of watching it without any expectations of it living up to the previous version. The first episode opened up strong with the suspenseful arrival of the Visitors (or V’s for short) above the largest cities... [Read more]

Photos of truncated signage

For a little while now I have been on the lookout for signs that have been cut off, disrupted or otherwise neglected enough to have missing or destroyed letters. The first of these pictures happened completely by chance, while walking on an Ottawa street. I came across the restaurant “Yesterday’s,” however with the neon sign missing the A-Y and S, simply spelled YESTERD. While the... [Read more]

Is the Dollhouse doomsday scenario conceivable?

Popular cult hit writer/director Joss Whedon’s newest show Dollhouse about a group of mind-wiped, programmable ‘dolls’ has had mixed reviews and low ratings; however its brief glimpse into a post apocalyptic nightmare world in its first season’s hidden finale begs the question: could that be how the world ends? In the episode ‘Epitaph One,’ Whedon and his crew skip... [Read more]

Rated [M] for Marketing

While some might not know this, sex in video games can be traced back to the 8-bit days, which is not the topic of this blog but a brief preface to set up a context for what’s to come. Despite what is portrayed in the media, sex in video games is not a new phenomenon, nor is it a ‘new danger to our children’. While it would be naive to say there is no reason for concern, it is... [Read more]