Here is the red band trailer for Kevin Smith’s new movie, Cop Out. The green band (general audiences) trailer didn’t offer much enticing, but this one makes the movie look great. I am certainly looking forward to it. You’ll have to enter your age on this one in order to get permission to see it.
Cop Out debuts February 26, 2010.
Here I go posting heavily seen YouTube videos again. I love this performance of A Dustland Fairytale by The Killers. It’s especially great with the orchestra behind it.
I’ve already seen some question what it would be used for. That’s okay, because I’m wondering the same thing. However, it is beautiful. I’ll find a use for it. I could see it being incredibly easier to travel with than my laptop. Today was a good day for Apple enthusiasts.
This week we’re going to have (most likely) a new Apple device announced alongside likely updates of some of it’s current offerings. It really shows how much the Apple brand has become ingrained in our culture, when every announcement they have brings this much fanfare. You never see this much anticipation before an announcement by HP, Dell or any of the other leading tech brands.
The new product is likely to be the long awaited tablet computer. From all accounts, it certainly looks interesting. What really excites me is the potential for controlling every electronic device in my house from the tablet. Other reports I’ve read suggest it will be offered with 3G service from Verizon and/or AT&T.
Speaking of Verizon and AT&T, I’m also reading that the later’s iPhone exclusivity could be ending soon. What’s interesting is that it may be AT&T who is making the change. Tired of being beaten up over their shoddy voice and data service, they could be looking to share the iPhone load with some other carriers. Perhaps they should just more heavily invest in their infrastructure, seeing as how the iPhone has been such an economic boon to the company.
At least Apple is still creating new and innovative products for us to enjoy. I look forward to Wednesday’s announcements.
One of the worst kept secrets in the tech world is the possible (definite) announcement of an Apple tablet device. The details are all over the map, but this picture sums it all up.
Amazon MP3 sent out a tweet on Monday offering Aziz Ansari’s new comedy album a day early, and for only $3.99. Since I’ve liked him in shows like Scrubs and Parks & Recreation, I decided I would give it a try. I’m very glad I did.
He covers several topics from domestic goods to his younger cousins to Kanye West. I particularly loved his story about how he messes with his 14 year old cousin on Facebook. This will end up on heavy rotation, along with my John Pinette and Lewis Black albums. I highly recommend it.
Amidst all of the hullabaloo about Alabama, I forgot to mention that there is now an official Kevin Smith iPhone app. It’s actually quite entertaining, but is really just geared to the Kevin Smith fans. Entertainment Weekly recently listed it as #3 in their “Must” list. You can download it for $.99 in the iTunes App Store.
I love Vampire Weekend’s new album, Contra. I was able to get in on Amazon MP3’s $3.99 special on Monday. I would have paid more than that for this album. Of course, many will compare it to Paul Simon’s Graceland. However it is it’s own distinct album. Rolling Stone had a great review of Contra.
To celebrate the release, they performed some of the new songs in Los Angeles. My favorite song is Giving Up The Gun, and they performed it at the Music Box in L.A.
Since November, Alabama has been on the cover of SI 3 times. Here is a gallery of the covers.
There has been some talk about Alabama’s championship having lost some of its luster because Colt McCoy was injured. Mack Brown said as much. Many of the national commentators have also suggested it. I completely disagree. Of course I’m biased. I’ve been a Tide fan my entire life. My dad grew up in Tuscaloosa, so I come by it naturally.
Injuries are a part of football. They happen to even the best teams and players. Asking “what if?” is an exercise in futility. Alabama played good, physical football and won the game. I have great respect for Texas and Colt McCoy, but on January 7, they weren’t as physical as Alabama. That is why they lost the game.
This championship will be just as sweet as all the others.
Finally, after a 17 year wait, ‘Bama wins another National Championship. Despite what anyone says in reference to the McCoy injury, the Tide earned this one. It wasn’t always pretty, but it was exhilarating. I’d say Nick Saban is a bargain right about now.
Next year should be interesting, because, despite losing some key players, most of the core is back. I look to see them right back in the thick of the championship hunt.
I did not see this coming. Regardless of my feelings about Florida, I am sad to see Meyer leave. The SEC is worse off without him.
UPDATE (12/27/09): So he’s not leaving after all. I don’t even need to post a link, because you’ll be able to find follow-up information all over the web.
I watched the documentary, This Film Has Not Yet Been Rated, recently. I’ve long been critical of the MPAA, and this film gave me no reason to change my mind. The doctored facts, hypocrisy and duplicity of the MPAA was on full display.
It was run for years by ex-Washington insider, Jack Valenti. Because of his contacts within government, he was able to bolster a system where the film industry would police itself without interference from Washington. Another benefit of this relationship with government was the ability to lobby for laws that were very beneficial to the industry.
This film exposes many things about the MPAA that most folks may not know. For instance, it is not a government agency. It has no legal authority, and cannot censor films. However, this is only half the story. Because the organization is made up of all industry players (cinema owners, studios, distributors, etc.), they do have power to limit distribution and exposure of films that don’t play by their rules.
Another disturbing trend the documentary covered was the acceptance of extreme violence over sex. Many child experts agree that violence is far more traumatizing to children than sex. They are even more biased against homosexual sex.
I think people need to understand what the MPAA is and what it is not. It is an organization that serves big business, not consumers. We don’t need them to tell us what is okay to watch. We can stay informed, and decide what to watch ourselves.
Mark Ingram has won Alabama’s first Heisman trophy. Most folks may not get what this means for Alabama fans. Yes, it is an individual award. Yes, Alabama prides itself on championships, not Heismans. But, look back at the abyss where Alabama found itself in the early parts of this decade. To make it back not just to prominence, but to relevance, has been a joy to behold. Nick Saban has seemingly outperformed his huge contract. Ingram seems to have a terrific head on his shoulders. He deserves this.
In one final nod to Alabama’s domination of Florida last weekend in the SEC championship, here’s a great clip put together by UA’s athletic department. Enjoy!
UPDATE (12/25/09): For some reason, the university has removed this video. That’s too bad, as it was really cool.
UPDATE (1/17/10): I found another user who had the video up.
