Above is the much talked about second trailer for Tron: Legacy.  The concessus I’ve gathered is that people trust the visuals, but are still weary of the story.  I have two words: JEFF BRIDGES.  It’s The Dude, people! Everything will be just fine.

People have also been talking about how young Jeff Bridges doesn’t necessarily break the uncanny valley, stinks of CG, and just fails as a character.  While I understand the arguments that the technique could use some finesse (especially around the mouth with audio syncing and the skin textures being far to perfect), I am 100% able to suspend my disbelief purely because of the awesome that riddles this trailer and the hope it brings.  From the Recognizers sheer mass and the obviously fantastic art direction to the glowing suits and kick ass Light-Jet revealed at the end.  There’s no doubt that this movie will be a fun ride into a newly imagined computer world.  I’ve even heard rumors Disneyland is looking to expand their theme parks with a Tron ride!

Now as my previous article states, I’ve been stoked as hell for the soundtrack.  Once I got wind that Daft Punk was at the helm, my nerd-boner went full staff, raising a flag of pure man-glee.  We got a sneak into the sound they are creating in the first trailer and a bit in this second trailer as well.  Then today, we are able to listen to 6 tracks off the album.

My first reaction, “Oh, No.”  I am finding the sound so lackluster and generic that I fear disappointment come November when the album is released.  The tracks do nothing to tell me that Daft Punk had ANY influence in them at all.  To me, Daft Punk are the type of artists that push sound to new levels.  They bring electronic production to the mainstream while still revolutionizing the genres.  By following the link below, you too can listen to the tracks and hear for yourself.  I, for one, am having doubts about this album being nothing more than a generic partner-disc to the film.

Here is the link to the tracks: 6 Tron: Legacy Tracks by Daft Punk

My only hope is that the rest of the album fleshes out Daft Punk’s sound; that interspersed tracks feature what they are known for and the audience has been dying for.  More beats, more tempo, 8 bit, sonic walls of pure electronic bliss.  This album has the potential to reach new audiences and create an entirely new soundtrack paradigm.  By listening to these small samples, I’m believing studio execs are controlling the wrists of our electronic robot gods.  My advice to those execs, is to take your hands off and let the artists do what they do best: revolutionize the film’s soundtrack and explode our eardrums with awesome.

I Watched every episode of LOST. Got caught up in all the mysteries of earlier seasons. Did a ridiculous amount of internet searching for lil clues, participated in forums, fell for the marketing ploys and ABC.com tomfoolery over the last few years.  I didn’t thuroughly leave the series satisfied – like many of you.

These last 2 seasons only ended up answering questions with more questions.  While I agree with everyone that the show was a character piece with well arced characters that all find peace in the end, there was this amazing aspect of the show in earlier seasons that really got lost (haha, see what I did there?) in the latter seasons.  The physical universe these characters were struggling to survive in played just as big a role – if not a bigger – in my attraction to the show. Dharma, the Island, plane crashes, boat crashes, ghosts, monsters, bears, hatches, bunkers, stations, electromagnetism, time travel, and so on.

I didn’t like that the finale focused on the ethereal answers, and not the direct ones.  An example: “The Island is like a cork stopping The Bad from escaping”.  While answering the question, IT DOESN’T FUCKING ANSWER THE QUESTION.  Does the island move through time or space? How? How’d the bomb influence it? What is “The Bad” and how would it seap into our reality? Is our reality REAL? GAH!

There are so many unanswered questions about events that occurred on the show, that I think this video sums up my feelings nicely.  My problem is that you can’t throw a plot device into a show only to get people to ask questions then never answer them.  That’s just irresponsible writing.  If you want to try and enlighten me, feel free to do so. My comment section is open to every and all!

The Nike Vomero+ 5's

So a few posts ago (here), I talked about my struggle to find a decent shoe to run in and form a long distance relationship with (hehe, get it?)  Well, I’m happy to report that after judicious use the Nike Vomero+ 5 has proven itself to be a fairly good shoe.  I only have a couple of qualms and points of interest before you go and purchase your pair.  (continue reading…)

Not my home theater....yet

Okay. I have a favor to ask of you. Tell me your top 3 favorite movies that you have on DVD at home.  They can be from any era, any genre, any style, whatever. I’m compiling a list of the top 3 movies you might have at home for a project that I’m working on.  I don’t necessarily want you to take into consideration bonus features or any of that, just your top 3 favorite movies.  I hope to collect a decent list by this Friday, so all you have to do is comment below with your 3.  You can use your FaceBook account to leave the comment so you don’t have to put in  your email or anything if you don’t want to.

Let the list makin’ begin!  Mine (in no particular order):

• Lord Of The Rings
• Iron Man
• The Saint

The Nike Vomero+ 5's

I’m both a distance runner and a big, heavy boy.  Two seemingly opposite qualities.  How can a big, 6’1″ 195lb ginger boy run marathons without dying from body jiggle and breaking his own knee joints?  I tell you, it has a lot to do with the shoes, running form, and lube. Lots of lube.  (continue reading…)