My TV Broke - But I still Love HEROES!

So last week weds... My big TV in my bedroom that i've had for some 10yrs plus, decided it was time to make its way up to heaven.

Being a self confessed TV addict (I know, where the heck do I find the time) I was more than a little bit distressed by not having a TV in my room anymore.

I'm well known for falling asleep with the TV on and waking up to the TV still being on...
I fond that there's something comforting about having the TV on and talking to me whilst i sleep...

More likely i have the TV shitting advertising slogans into my head as i sleep... anywhoo, i digress...

So I was a little freaked out - like, no sound or light in my room (I kinda have a thing about being in the dark on my own with no sounds.. Yeah, whatever, 30 and with issues.. big whoop)

Soooooo....

My brother loaned me his SAD lamp a few weeks back (Seasonal Affective Disorder) - for people who get grumpy in the winter, when the weather is crappy etc...

And I decided if i had to get into bed...
And there was no TV to watch... I'd better start reading again...

I've annihilated 2 books in a week and so proud of myself.
That has not been done in some time, let me tell you.

By not having the TV in the bedroom also means i am now working more from my living room where the other big tv is (yes i work with the tv on - and sometimes the radio is on too - it is possible, honest gov).

So now i'm sat in the living room... and am surrounded by LOADS of dvd's that my friend who shall remain nameless, had downloaded off the web of some of the coolest TV shows and movies that are out right now...

BUT my laptop won't play 'em and my dvd player cannot handle DivX, mp4's and wma which all these bootlegs dvd... i mean copies are in.

So i ordered a new dvd player - which plays everything you throw at it!
And it arrived today...

Do I need to say - that very little work was conducted today....

hehe. Today was a self subscribed 'work free day'.

ANYWAYS... the point of this blog was actually to talk about my most FAVE TV program like ever ever in the whole of the world, no the universe, like EVER!!!!!!!!

HEROES!

Now The US can put out some garbage sometimes... But then it has it's moments of pure genius...

I give you the West Wing, The Soprano's, 24 (you gotta love it, all that action every hour!), Sex and the City, the list goes on and on...Not to mention south park and American Dad... and now... HEROES!

OH MY GAWWW.

This show is simply incredible.
It's about people with supernatural powers. And the discovery and journey of understanding themselves and their new gifts in a bid to save the world... and that darn cheerleader who just can't die!

Ok, that explanation makes it sound pants, it really isn't.

I have all 18 of the 1st episodes and will spend all day on sunday watching them.

Feel free to join me - I will convert you....
Find out more here: http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/

You tube has some trailors also...

Man I love this show... Long may it live...

Quotes I like

"There are those that sit and talk about what they dream of doing
and others who go out and do something about it."

Thought.

300 - Movie trailer.. Like 'Oh, Ma, Gawww'

Spartans 'Never retreat and Never surrender'.

My current status: I'm wetting my pants in anticipation of this films release.

300 VS 1 Million!

Bring it on baby.

Movie: The Host

So this weekend... I had a bit of a girly sleep over weekend at my place with food, wine and movies.

And my friend Leafy loaned me this Korean film called The Host.

I watched it twice.

Basic premise is the film is about a dysfunctional Korean family... Who's little girl get's kidnapped by a monster.. Already sounds pants, I know...

However, it becomes fascinating very quickly once you get a first glimpse at the monster...

Now when I say monster.... Think.. of a cross between a Tadpole and a shrimp, throw in a bit of that monster from blade 2 with the Jaw that opens horizontally... about the size and color of godzilla... And then we have the bad ass monster.
The monster is a bit of a clutz and falls over quite a lot. Seems a bit playful (when not eating humans) and is quite acrobatic and nimble for his size.

The film is funny and witty. The film will make you jump. It will make you laugh out loud whilst scaring you a little bit. The film kills off some of the loved characters without hesitation - and the actors (for what it's worth) perform their socks off.

Props to the little girl who makes you feel her fear.

There is no hollywood ending.

Beautifully shot. Animation and graphics of the monster were superb.
I really can't say how much i loved this film!

Brilliant - better than i ever could've imagined.

GO AND SEE IT TODAY PEOPLE.
Here's the trailer:

City Superstar - Has Launched!

I’ve created a new little project for myself…
It’s called City Superstar. It's gonna be off the chain!

I’m going to discover London’s most talented person.

Umm…. Only 8 million people to get through... Not much then.

Check it out: http://www.citysuperstar.com (Designed by Moi of course)

I just wrote a letter to the Mayor of London today and sent it.
I’m hoping he’ll get on board and support it.
We’ll see.

So many incredible things have already happened in a week:

My friend Leafy is on board as Asst Director of the whole project.
(It's nice working with someone again - and he's as easily exciteable as I am).

* The whole thing is going to be documented on film. Maybe i'll become a reality tv star (ha ha)
* We have an MTV video producer who has said he’ll make the winner a music video
* We have a record label who have pretty much said they’d offer a 1 record deal release
* And our myspace page has already kicked off full speed ahead Myspace.com/citysuperstar


Exciting times indeed.

My OCD cat

My cat is a little OCD.
I just wonder if anyone else has noticed this about their pets?
It's fucking weird.. Yet Nauseatingly funny to watch.

Bop It Extreme 2

So the Jimmity Bob was out shopping with his Mrs just before crimbo when I got the call.

'Rem, I'm in a store and they have Bop-it - Shall I buy it for you?'

He knew of my struggles to buy it online with it being sold out like EVERYWHERE.

The purchase was made... and a few days before christmas I became the proud owner of my very own Bop It... :-D

Or more commonly known by me as the 'Slappy-thing'.

Despite a shaky start... I have today racked up my best score of 88.

The object being to beat the machine as it spits out 1 of 5 instructions to do (twist it, flick it, pull it, spin it, bop it etc), whilst it taunts you when you screw up.

I thought 88 was a wicked score until i did an online search and discovered some users have racked up blooming 250 points.

There is work to be done I tell you..