Friday, June 29, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Redhead Wednesdays
Morgan Smith Goodwin
Question: what’s better than a hot chick that brings you a chicken burger? Answer: a hot chick that brings you a chicken burger who’s also a redhead. This redhead’s name is Morgan Smith Goodwin, aka the Wendy’s commercial girl. She started appearing on Wendy’s commercials this year telling people to eat at Wendy’s instead at a regular burger joint. So Morgan loves to eat Wendy (lol). A chick that goes that way is cool with me. While I do miss Dave Thomas, Morgan is a nice alternative. She’s got a nice smile, and quirky jokes to make her more adorable than she already is. Unfortunately Morgan just became famous this year so I wasn’t able to find many pictures of her, but as long as her commercials are on the air I will always think of her when I eat my chili with sour cream.Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Strawberry fortune cookies
I went to Mandarin (a Chinese buffet restaurant) today and was surprised at the end of my meal when I received some extra ordinary fortune cookies. Mandarin now gives out strawberry fortune cookies. The first thing you notice is how bright the colour of the cookie is, it’s really nice to see a pink fortune cookie. They not only look great, but they also smell and taste good. They have a subtle strawberry smell and taste, which is nice because it blends with the original cookie flavour very well. Its stuff like this which makes Mandarin one of Toronto’s most loved restaurants.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
I Love Lobster
Lobster was on sale this weekend at my local supermarket so of course I had to buy some. I was amazed to find out when I got there that they had these giant lobsters. I bought three of them, and each one was over 5 pounds each. A few years ago I bought some lobsters that were about the same size, thinking I could eat two. Unfortunately I could barely finish one before I had to call in for help to finish it. So this time around I made sure to invite a couple of friends over to enjoy my feast. I’m a really good host because I like to cut the lobster completely before I serve it to people because I don’t want them to cut themselves. This meal made me reflect on some words of wisdom; when you share with others, what you share will be bountiful.
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Prometheus
Prometheus is another summer movie I went to without intention. I had seen commercials about it and trailers, but it just never really captured my attention. Then suddenly on Friday I started to read the reviews about it and I started to believe that it would be a great film. It is directed by Ridley Scott who did Alien. Now I consider myself to not be a Sci-Fi fan but when I started looking back at all the films I liked, a majority of them have been Sci-Fi. So it took me years until I finally watched Alien, and when I saw it I was surprised by how much I liked it. So I went to Prometheus with this in mind; that I might actually enjoy it. I saw the movie in 3D because I heard the effects look much better, and that was true. Right from the beginning you get this waterfall effect that I was amazed by. The storyline is easy to follow, and while it does have parts that don’t seem logical, if you watch it without trying to make sense of the science then you will enjoy it. Besides when has a Sci-Fi movie ever been correct in its science? The actors are also very impressive in this film. Ridley Scott was blessed with actors that gave performances that will be memorable. Of note of course must be Michael Fassbender, who I have been a fan of since watching X-Men and Inglourious Basterds. Then there is Idris Elba who plays the cool and smart Captain of the ship (I can’t believe he’s Bristish); Logan Marshall-Green who I hope to see more of in the future (like in a cop action movie); Charlize Theron was sexy, and of course Noomi Rapace was outstanding. I didn’t like her at first because she seemed out of place; too girly to be in a rugged violent alien planet; but as the movie progresses her character starts to adjust and grow stronger and I found that to be powerful because you start to care for her. From what I heard this movie is supposed to be part of a series of movies, and after watching it I can’t wait to see the next films to come out of this franchise.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Lego Super Heroes Batman Superman
Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
DunkiD
Nike SB nWo
My first dunk is called the nike SB nWo. It draws inspiration from the wresting gang from WCW. I would have to say this was the pinnacle of wrestling on TV; when the Outsiders and Hollywood ruled the wrestling wars. The uppers have black patent leather, the swoosh is in white but have this spray paint affect on them, the laces, midsole stitching and bottom soles are in white. And of course I added a patch on the side because once you’re in nWo, you’re in it 4 Life.
Nike SB Steinway & Sons
My next dunk is inspired by Steinway & Sons pianos. I was listening to some classical music when I was designing them. They are very similar to my nWo dunks because they also use black patent leather. However they feature a gold patent leather swoosh, black soles, piano key design on the insole, and a Steinway & Sons design stitched on the side in gold thread.
Nike SB Legend of Zelda (Link)
I have been playing a lot of Phantom Hourglass lately and thought creating a dunk inspired by Link’s dress wear would be cool. However I used the colorway from the version of Link I remember from the 80’s. This dunk is very similar to the Nike SB Jedi’s in that the strap, eyestay, and tip use premium leather in a dark forest green. The base use buttery soft suede in a green colorway. The swoosh is in yellow and uses premium leather, the midsole is golden brown (similar to Link’s tights), the bottom sole is chocolate brown as well as the laces, and I added a triforce emblem on the side wall.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
The Avengers
This summer, the one movie I have wanted to see most of all has been Batman. My growing anticipation started 2 years ago when pictures of the actors in costumes started to appear online. Then a few months later the trailer was released and the nerd in me exploded with excitement. As more trailers, pictures and news were released I took the decision to stop cold turkey, and wait until the movie came out. I didn’t want to know about any more spoilers, so since that time I have turned away wherever something new appeared.
I saw the Avengers in 3D AVX, and while it was much more expensive I think you have to treat yourself to a film like this once in a while. There’s something that makes the movie better when you go to a theater that is packed, put your 3D glasses on, and munch on some really expensive popcorn. I swear this was the first film I have been to in a while that the audience laughed out loud, cheered, and clapped at the end. Like most people, I will probably see it again once it comes out on DVD. The best part of the film was that it ended with a clip that hints at a sequel, so I can’t for that.
In focusing only on the Dark Knight Rises, I unintentionally ignored the new Avengers movie. This was a decision that I now believe was worth it because after seeing the movie I have to say it blew my mind. I thought this movie was fantastic and that coming into it without knowing any spoilers made it much more enjoyable. The story was great, the jokes were funny, the action was entertaining, and the actors were exceptional. There wasn’t one single thing I hated about this movie. Unlike a Michael Bay film, that has so many parts that make it cheesy, the Avengers was a thrill ride from beginning to end.
I have to give credit to Robert Downey Jr. first for making a superhero like Iron Man appealing. I never thought he (Iron Man) could be a popular superhero until he (Downey Jr.) made the first movie. He brought excitement to the role, and was responsible for getting the ball rolling in the Marvel franchise (I also have to acknowledge Jon Favreau). Before him I hated superhero movies like the X-men, Batman Forever/& Robin, Daredevil, Superman Returns, and many more. The first Iron Man film illustrated the formula for a great superhero picture; an actor that fits the role (i.e. that is likable) + graphics that are outstanding and realistic + a story that is easy to understand and follow + staying faithful to the actual comic book heroes + building continuity from one movie to the next = a box office winner that the fans and general public will like.
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