Monthly Archives: July 2005

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Tom Cruise and Rob Thomas caught in bed

by Brian David Phillips • July 15, 2005

Nothing like hard hitting journalism . . . Tom Cruise and Rob Thomas caught in bed . . . who would have thunk it? Everyone. Read a response from Tom Cruise . . . or not.

War of the Worlds . . .
. . . a novel comes to life transformed

by Brian David Phillips • July 15, 2005

I wasn’t really sure what to expect with War of the Worlds . . . usually Tom Cruise big budget films are well worth seeing . . . full of action and dynamic plotlines that captivate . . . while I may not seem to be much of a fan of Cruise, given some of…

Fantastic Four . . .
. . . just what it needs to be . . .
. . . science fiction comic book movie

by Brian David Phillips • July 15, 2005

The Fantastic Four was one of my early comic book favorites. I have always been fond of the series . . . and used to collect anything and everything I could find by the late master artist Jack “King” Kirby (co-creator of the series with Stan “The Man” Lee). So, this series has a special…

Competitive Eating . . .
. . . sport’s Sonya ‘Black Widow’ Thomas

by Brian David Phillips • July 15, 2005

You would think that folks who compete regularly in a sport called competitive eating would all be huge people . . . and many of them are . . . but some of the top winners, consistent competitors who take title after title, are really tiny people . . . . . . Sonya Thomas,…

Anal Bleaching . . . cultural trend?

by Brian David Phillips • July 14, 2005

Tristan Taormino investigates anal bleaching for folks who are unsatisfied with the shade of their anus. No before and after photos though. Saw an article on this stuff last week and suddenly it’s everywhere.

3D Scene in Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

by Brian David Phillips • July 13, 2005

Looks like we’ll be carting anaglyph 3D glasses when we go see Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy after it opens here this weekend . . . as . . . there’s evidently a 3D Scene: FYI: There is a scene in 3D in this movie, so bring some 3D glasses if you go. Details: at…

Magic Trick . . . gross and a half

by Brian David Phillips • July 13, 2005

Looks pretty good . . . someone’s been watching some David Blaine . . . weird magic trick with coin . . . not for the faint of heart. The connection to influence is the misdirection. Bizzzzzarrrro magic can be fun but this one is a little gross for many.

Chicken Little . . . 3D release

by Brian David Phillips • July 10, 2005

Yowza! Chicken Little is coming in November and it’s going to be released in digital 3D . . . Chicken Little‘s 3D release and new images: THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS AND DOLBY DIGITAL CINEMA BRING DISNEY DIGITAL 3D TO SELECTED THEATERS NATIONWIDE. In a revolutionary collaboration with Dolby Laboratories, employing Dolby Digital Cinema combined with…

Boromir goes Mad . . . walkin’

by Brian David Phillips • July 10, 2005

This is cute . . . Boromir goes Mad.

Big Red Button . . .
. . . an excellent example of influence

by Brian David Phillips • July 8, 2005

Notice how some things are just plain compelling? You will . . . Big Red Button. Go ahed, press it, I dare you.

Ravenstoke, Alaska . . .
. . . a solution

by Brian David Phillips • July 8, 2005

What can you do if your town’s population has only ten percent females? Well, Ravenstoke, Alaska, has a solution that seems to work well enough. Now, what are they going to do now that the town’s population seems to be two thirds female?

Ten Most Harmful Books of the 19th and 20th Centuries . . .
. . . uh, not really agreeing with the whole premise there

by Brian David Phillips • July 8, 2005

Notice something wrong with this? Ten Most Harmful Books of the 19th and 20th Centuries: HUMAN EVENTS asked a panel of 15 conservative scholars and public policy leaders to help us compile a list of the Ten Most Harmful Books of the 19th and 20th Centuries. Each panelist nominated a number of titles and then…

PlayStation 3

by Brian David Phillips • July 8, 2005

Looks too good . . . PlayStation 3 . . . really, the next generation of consoles are going to kick some butt . . . unfortunately, many of us already have our PS2 and X-Box systems . . . however, we’ll probably get the new ones as well. Got to keep up with the…

Dracula Blogged

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

This is a great idea . . . Dracula Blogged . . . the project is to post excerpts from the Stoker novel, Dracula, each day according to the dates listed in the novel . . . so, over the next year, the blog will “recreate” the progress and experience of the novel. Wish I’d…

how NOT to make a Batman sex video

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

This is funny . . . Batman Porn . . . weird, but funny. Safe for work. BTW, Michael, isn’t that your costume? Hmmmm. Caught you.

Why?
Stuff On My Cat

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

Something my wife and daughter are sure to get a kick out of . . . Stuff On My Cat.

Bodybouncer

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

Notice how it’s the woman who is doing all the bouncing? Bodybouncer . . . yep, looks good to me, appeals to both my rather more than average risque side (the statistics on average sexual appetite always make me wonder just how undersexed the species can be and how the fuck can other people possibly…

I’m Tom Cruise, and I’m in LOVE!!! . . .
. . . the blog

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

Okay . . . a lot of you already know what I think of Tom Cuise . . . but, even I have to admit his blog is entertaining . . . I’m Tom Cruise, and I’m in LOVE!!! . . . well, that blog is entertaining.

Kick Ass Kung-Fu

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

This looks like fun . . . Kick Ass Kung-Fu . . . a videogame and martial arts workout? Won’t be seeing my butt playing it anytime soon but I am certain my daughter (she of the Taekwondo and Aikido classes) would go a bit more than crazy.

entrances to hell . . .
. . . . been there, done that

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

A site worth checking . . . be sure to look at the gallery during daytime with the lights on . . . Entrances to Hell . . . I’ve been to six of those, it’d be pretty neat to start a new gallery of myself at each entrance. Anyone know of any Entrances to…

Suspended Animation . . . zombie dogs

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

This is both cool and creepy at the same time . . . boffins create zombie dogs. Of course, they are NOT zombie dogs, merely revivified. Should prove very useful and save a LOT of lives when the technology is advanced . . . still wouldn’t want to be a test subject on that one.

Guide to Getting Beaten Up . . .

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

Words of wisdom? THE VICE GUIDE TO GETTING BEATEN UP: Don’t be a victim. If some huge fucking Coke machine of a guy tries to attack you, grab his right arm with the forefinger of your left hand, then twist it behind his back and kick in the back of his knees from behind. If…

Road House the Play

by Brian David Phillips • July 7, 2005

Why? Oh, why? Why, why, why? Road House the Play . . . what a strange idea for a stage adaptation of a film . . . evidently lots of fun . . . weird choice but camp comedy on stage can indeed be fun.