Getting Back Into the Routine

Red Friday: Maybe you've heard about this new craze of sorts that's sweeping the nation. Okay, so its less of a craze and more of a gigantic patriotic ball that American citizens are trying to get rolling.

Basically, its a group on Facebook, click here if you will ----------> RED FRIDAY

The group's main shtick is that they'd like people to wear red, any sort of red on every Friday in open support of our troops. I liked the idea so much, that I went ahead and created this little montage for the event.

It's nothing special, at all, but I had a good time making it.





Free Star Trek Books:

I get free Star Trek books in the mail. Its by far the coolest perk of being a geeky blogger with a humble 55 followers. Simon and Schuster were very generous and simply asked if I'd like to receive their latest novels. Of course I said yes! I LOVE Star Trek, and I LOVE Star Trek fiction! Wait, isn't all Star Trek basically fiction? Whatever...

It's awesome, I love it and I thought I should at the very least give a big thank you to the folks who author and distribute these fantastic novels. In fact, if you like Star Trek or Sci-Fi for that matter, check out these great Star Trek novels here.

Might I suggest Watching the Clock by Christopher L. Bennett? Very compelling novel. Especially for those hard core Trekkies... Trekkers?

Civilnation:

I'm going to take a guess that if you're reading this, that you're a blogger, or at the very least, versed in the World Wide Web.

Now I'm going to take another guess. How many times have you simply stated your opinion, be it a short comment on Youtube, Twitter or Tumbler and the next thing you know, someone's verbally attacking you for no particular reason. Whether or not those really do intend it or not, their comments can be harmful. Very harmful. Heck, you may even get insults thrown at you by your friends on Facebook.

That's where Civilnation comes in. Civilnation is a non-profit organization who's goal is to make the Internet, and its denizens, a more friendly, accepting and less abussive place. While I am downright against regulating speech, it is a freedom after all, I think it's imperative that we at the very least educate and try to be examples for the online community.

If you're interested in pledging to Civilnation, or would simply like to pass on the link and get the word around, click here.

Alright, so that's all for today. I'll be getting back to my traditional posting style shortly, but in the meantime I might as well ask another reader question!

Who is your all time favorite movie character?  

I'm back; again...

Yes, its been a while. But, it seems like this is a reoccurring trend for me:

1. Post belligerently for a few consecutive weeks.

2. Leave the blogging world entirely for various different 'real world' reasons.

3. Return to blogging to thunderous applause from all in the blogging community.

4. Wash and repeat.


So I may have stretched that second to last one a bit. But nonetheless, I'm back, and excited to be so! I have a lot in mind for 'Memoirs'! Oh, and lest we forget, I've also yet to post on Spoiler W****, so I'm looking forward to that in the near future!

Yeah, so again, I'm really glad to be back. I'm not going to go into the whole description of how the real world took over. Instead I'll use one word that should sum up the past 6-7 months of my life college.

Yes, prep for college has completely overtaken my life, but fortunately it has all payed off and I'll be joining the ranks of lackluster beer chuggers, keg standers and drug abusers come this fall. *Note to self; don't join those ranks*

So yeah, that's about it. I'm back. I'll be posting frequently. I'll try to keep up with everyone's blogs. And I've got some new material in store. Hop along for the ride if you haven't done so already.

Almost Pointless

Okay, this is hardly worth a post, but I thought that this was pretty darn cool.

Follow these quick instructions to get an sweet surprise on ANY Youtube video.

1. Pause a Youtube video.
2. Hold down the 'left' arrow key.
3. Hold down the 'up' arrow key.
4. Enjoy

Roundup: Catching Up & Fanboy Heaven

Well, it's been a while and I've missed a lot of interesting bits of info. But, it's been quite an eventful week in geeky news.


The Dark Knight Rises:

First off, and possibly the most interesting news break this week was that info regarding the upcoming sequel to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, has been released. The cast has been revealed for the new heavy-hitting characters.

Anne Hathaway as Catwoman

A picture of Hathaway with her clothes on. Who new?

Yeah, you read that right. I think I just had a geek induced seizure. With the exception of someone like Natalie Portman or Rachel Weisz, I do believe Hathaway will be perfect for the role. She's practically got the sultry seductiveness aspect of the character mastered already.

Tom Hardy as Bane

It's about destiny Picard!

I'll be honest. Until a few weeks ago when this character's name was thrown around as a possible villain in the latest installment in Nolan's Batman films, I hadn't even heard of him. Now that I know the back story to Bane, (he literally breaks Batman), I find myself greatly anticipating what Nolan will do with this character.

Oh, and on a side note; is it just me, or does Nolan love to reuse his actors in different movies?


Liam Neeson Returns To Star Wars!

Upon reading this highly unexpected news this morning, I began to scream for joy. In my mind of course :P

So apparently The Clone Wars will be resurrecting Qui Gon Jinn, master to Obi-wan Kenobi all around awesome Jedi and one of The Phantom Menaces' redeeming qualities. Albeit temporarily. And as a vision. But nevertheless! Qui Gon is back, and Liam Neeson himself will be returning to voice his original character.


First Images For X-Men First Class:

I'll admit, I found the X-Men movies to be dreadfully awful. The acting was atrocious, the stories were rushed, boring and childish, and nothing anyone can say or do will change my opinion.

With that said, I'll give the upcoming prequel, First Class the benefit of the doubt. Here's the first two officially released images.

I don't care if you didn't like the movies either; if you don't know who this is, you might as well leave this site.

         Apparently everyone who thinks that Victoria's Secret models are 'mutated' were right.



Fanboy Quote: "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you. You're locked in here with ME!" --Rorscach, Watchmen 


 Fanboy DVD Pick:


O Brother, Where Art Though?

Highlarity ensues when three chain-gang convicts escape a life of menial labor and become a nationwide phenomenon as the traveling band, The Soggy Bottom Boys.


Completely Random: Here it is. Enjoy.


And lastly, here's the start of a new segment. "Reader Questions".

So without further adieu, here's the first question.

"What's your all time favorite song?"

So there you have it.


Answer away in the comments below!

Mine you ask? Oh, wait. You don't? Oh well... 1979 by the Smashing Pumpkins.

I'm Back; Once Again

Totally random, yet insurmountably awesome pic.

Yes, I've returned. I took a nice long break from writing my blog over the holidays. Frankly, I probably won't be updating as often as I used to, ( I know I know, the whole 'life' excuse is getting old).

It's a shame really. There's so much material that I'd love to follow through with. In the meantime, I'm going to try and dish out a few posts here and there before I inevitably am pulled back into the world of non-blog-writing oblivion.

Oh! Before I began my extended break, I became a co-contributor to Jia's blog, Spoiler Whore. Yes, I promised to never use vulgar language on this blog, but I'll let this one slip. :P

So as I return I'll say this; it's good to be back! Reading everyone else's writings and insights, getting a laugh or two and dusting off the portion of my brain devoted to my own writing skills.

Fanboy Christmas: Alternative Christmas Songs

Are you getting tired of listening to the same Christmas songs over and over again on the radio? Well, I'm not, but you very well may be. If that's the case, enjoy these alternative, Fanboy-approved Christmas songs!










Hope your Christmas is going wonderfully! And through all the last minute holiday shopping and festivities, don't forget to remember the true nature of Christmas!

Oh, and FYI, yes there is a poll going on, feel free to vote. Just highlight the area were the choices would usually be. Don't ask why, frankly I haven't a clue why my blog's giving me trouble.

Roundup: Pirates 4 Trailer, Chuck Parody, New Segment

Lo and behold the trailer for the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie; On Stranger Tides.

After watching the trailer, I'm reminded of the failure that was At World's End. However, I'll stay hopeful that this latest installment will be worthwhile.



For those Chuck fans out there, enjoy this MAD spoof of the ever popular spy show. Yes, it's corny, cheesy and childish, but it's the first spoof of Chuck ever made, and that alone warrants attention.




Fanboy DVD Pick:

We Were Soldiers: Following the exploits of a Lieutenant General (Mel Gibson) who led the US in the first major battle of Vietnam, We Were Soldiers provides a unique look not only at the battlefield, but at life back home where the wives and families of those fighting abroad struggle to cope with the war and everything it brings about.

Here's a new segment within a segment titled, 'Completely Random'.

To herald in the new mini-segment is....THIS! Click Here!!!You Won't Regret It!

Opinions on the new Pirates movie? Sound off in the comments below!