Trailer for my first starring film..
Posted by Scott in Rick and Roddy on 06 26th, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently:
I am starring in a film titled “White Tiger: The story of Rick and Roddy’. This is the first trailer done by the amazing AJ Meadows. Check us out on dontknowshampoo.com!
HTC Hero vs iPhone 3GS, is the HTC Hero the first legit iPhone Killer?
Posted by Scott in Gadgets, iPhone on 06 25th, 2009 | 1 CommentCurrently: listening to TV On the Radio - Dear Science
The HTC Hero is here(well it will be soon) and this could be a legitimate iPhone killer, or at least the first phone that makes me want to jump over and snag it in place of my iPhone.
HTC made a good choice and dropped Windows Mobile for the Android OS, as that was one of the major things keeping me, and alot of people, from the HTC Fuze. Since we need to know if it can really “kill” the iPhone, I made a breakdown:
Things HTC Hero has but the 3GS doesnt:
Right now it has a few things that even the iPhone 3GS doesnt have.
5.0 megapixel camera, which in of itself is worth the phone.
It has a flash enabled web browser, so there is a whole new realm of possibilities when it comes to streaming video, music and other things via the internet.
It comes with a MicroSD slot so you can expand the memory as well.
Wide range of audio/video file support.
Open phone OS with Android.
Things HTC Hero matches with the 3GS:
It comes packed with a Digital Compass, same screen size and resolution, multi-touch, internal GPS antena, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi, 3.5 MM Audio Jack,
Things it doesnt match up with 3GS:
Internal Harddrive: So far there is nothing listed on the HTC site that mentions anything sort of internal harddrive for storage. At this point you will have to rely on the microSD for all storage which I am not a big fan of, I prefer the internal HD the iPhone boasts.
I also see no mention of an external speak like the iPhone for music playback. That is also a big turn off for this phone since I listen to my iPhone on a daily basis through the external speaker.
The design is almost as thing as the 3GS, but I am not a big fan of the “chin” or the curved bottom part of the phone. Seems like it would be uncomfortable in my pocket if turned the wrong way, and look strange to people if turned out.
It makes no mention of the Auto Focus option the 3GS now supports, so that would be a win for the 3GS as well.
Height/Width/Weight/Battery vs 3GS:
iPhone 3GS Height: 4.5 inches
HTC Hero Height: 4.41 inches
iPhone 3GS Width: 0.48 inches
HTC Hero Width: 0.57 inches
iPhone 3GS Weight: 4.8 ounces
HTC Hero Weight: 4.76 ounces
iPhone 3GS Battery Talk Time: 5 Hours on 3G
HTC Hero Battery Talk Time: 7.8 Hours on 3G
iPhone 3GS Standby Time: Up to 300 Hours
HTC Hero Standby Time: Up to 440 Hours
All in all this is going to be one that I give a strong look at to take the place of my iPhone for the camera, multi-touch and android alone.
Here are some additonal photos for you to enjoy…
Bionic Commando, for the win..
Posted by Scott in PS3 on 06 25th, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently:
One of my absolute favorite games growing up was Bionic Commando for the NES. Basically you were a solider that had a claw arm that could grab onto things and help you swing around the levels. Well recently while surfing through the PS3 demo store I ran across something called Bionic Commando: Rearmed, and I just thought it was a version of the old game for the PS3. I was wrong!
They completely reworked the game using todays technology and its still a freaking blast to play! Talk about throwback man, playing this version and remembering all the levels and secrets is incredible, since the last time I played it was in the early 90’s.
If you havent already go out and get this game, its about 10 bucks in the Playstation store and well worth the $$.
iPhone 3GS makes my heart flutter
Posted by Scott in Apple, iPhone on 06 20th, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently:
I primarily wanted the iPhone 3GS for the video recording, and the 3.0 megapixel camera. What I quickly realized is that not only are both of those features great but the speed(the S in 3GS) is where its at. The 3G ran a little sluggish at times and took longer to boot up apps, and run them smoothly. The 3GS scoffs at sluggishness, and makes it worth the entire upgrade.
Lets also take note that the new surface is spectacular and very smudge/fingerprint proof. It is easily wiped clean with just one swipe of your pant leg(unless you wipe your hands on your pant leg, then you are just creating double work moron).
Needless to say, the new iPhone 3GS is spectacular and I couldnt be happier to have it. Now we just need AT&T to get on the ball with MMS, and tethering(without ridiculously high prices).
I broke up with Twitterfon because TweetDeck is so sexy..
Posted by Scott in iPhone on 06 17th, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently:
Twintterfon: It was a good ride, and you stood by my side at Sundance, SXSW and many months since your initial release. I am sorry that I have to let you go but I am like most guys and want the newer, younger versions as opposed to old reliable. Maybe we can see each other for lunch dates here and there, but when I need my twitter fix, I will be using TweetDeck. I love like you still.
I use TweetDeck on my Macbook and its a pretty great app for using twitter outside of the web. I didnt expect it to be this damn sexy though, it really takes advantage of the iPhone UI like no other app has done. I hope this is a sign of things to come…
iPhone 3.0 software releases tomorrow..
Posted by Scott in Apple, iPhone on 06 16th, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently: listening to The Almost - SouthernWeather
On June 17th we are getting 3.0 software which is packed full of stuff that we should have gotten during the iPhone 1.0 software. Copy and Paste, MMS(unless you are on AT&T), Buy/Download TV and Movies on the fly, Tethering(unless you are on AT&T), Find my iPhone, and Push Notifications for apps in the background.
I am pretty stoked that finally get alot of these features, unfortunately AT&T dropped the ball on a few of these features and I have to wait until the end of the summer for MMS and who knows how long for tethering. What I am super pissed about however is the fact that because I bought the iPhone 3G I cannot get the upgrade price($299 for 16 and $399 for 32gb) until July 11th 2009. Being the gadget geek that I am this is driving me freaking nuts because a bunch of other bastards will pay full price or sign up as new customers and get theirs. I am a cheap asshole and refuse to pay full price for it…so I wont have it until July 11th.
I wonder what time 3.0 will be released…iPocalypse is upon us.
Review: ‘The Hangover’
Posted by Scott in Featured, Movies on 06 5th, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently: still laughing about The Hangover
I was pretty excited for this movie when I heard that it was based in Vegas and revolved around a ridiculous night of debauchery for a bachelor party. Not to mention it starred Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms both of whom I have man crushes on really like. ‘The Hangover’ is more than just the funniest movie of the year, it is the funniest movie I have seen in a very long time.
Doug (Justin Bartha) is getting married in 2 days, and his “boys” (Phil and Stu) decide to take him out to Vegas for the craziest bachelor party known to man. Alan (Zach Galifianakis) is his soon to be brother in law and tags along for the event despite some more than questionable antics and warnings from his future in laws.
When they get to Vegas Alan skips out for a little bit to pick up some “party” needs and they all meet up on the roof for Jager shots to start the evening off right. Alan delivers one of the greatest speeches I have ever heard, I even teared up a little bit by the end. They all do the shots and set out for a night of binging, strippers, and whatever else they can get their hands on or into(pun intended).
The next morning they wake up only to find the extravegant penthouse they are staying in is completely trashed, their best friend is missing, they have Mike Tyson’s tiger, and there is a baby in a closet. Having no idea what happened they set out to find Doug and get some answers to their crazy night.
I dont want to spoil anymore of the movie for you so I am going to stop there with the plot outline and now I will just tell you that the only reason not to see this movie is because you hate yourself or you dont like laughing until you pee your pants. Either way we arent your friends because this movie instantly went on all of our best of 2009 lists as it will on yours as well.
I should also point out that this movie is definitely deserving of its ‘R’ rating, and if you are easily offended, dont enjoy male full front nudity, granny blowjobs and other debauchery then this probably isnt your type of movie. Also, if thats the case then you need to lighten up friend! Please don’t take your kids to this movie, unless you let your kids watch unsavory things to corrupt their minds then its definitely OK for them to see this.
Review: ‘Terminator Salvation’
Posted by Scott in Featured, Movies on 06 3rd, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently: trying to get the nasty taste out of my mouth from Terminator Salvation.
The fourth film in the ‘Terminator’ franchise, it’s savior it is not. Directed by the yet to prove himself McG (Charlie’s Angels 1 & 2) with a budget that would make any relatively green filmmaker swoon at the opportunity, has managed to make a technically high-end piece of action with a particularly low-end story. ‘Terminator Salvation’ makes an effort to bring all the pieces of the time-bending story together and tie up loose ends but fails.
As the title suggests, the character of John Connor (Christian Bale) is seen by most humans as the prophecised “savior” of mankind. Connor, in this chapter, is attempting to locate and rescue his father Kyle Reese (Anton Yelchin) in order to preserve his own fate and that of human-kind. If his father dies, who is currently a teenager, then the first ‘Terminator’ movie would never happen and John Connor would have never been born.
Sam Worthington (Rogue) plays Marcus Wright, a man about to be executed on Death Row for crimes he fully admits to and demands punishment for. Wright is a man with a conscience about the wrongs he has committed and sees no redemption for himself. As the poisons of lethal injection stream into his body and his life slips away from him, we are thrown into the future year 2018 amidst the chaotic and horrifying aftermath of a human apocalypse brought on by machines.
Marcus Wright ends up being the focal point of this story. After a mission led by Connor goes terribly bad, leaving only Connor alive, Wright emerges from the smoldering wreckage unharmed and completely confused about where he is and what has happened. I’ll refrain from directly giving away any spoilers, but to be honest… even if you haven’t already figured out the truth about Marcus Wright going into the movie you’ll have it 95% figured out within the first quarter of the film. McG’s attempt to maintain the mystery of Wright’s existence and importance to the story is ruined early on and the remaining 5% is highly predictable.
‘Terminator Salvation’ gets itself a bit confused as Wright could easily be mistaken for the “savior” figure in this story over John Connor, if not for the already establishedback-story from the trilogy. Much of the plot elements in this movie are sort of casually borrowed from previous films and the final battle scene feels similar in some ways to that of ‘Terminator 2′. If not for the action in this movie, I fear I may have found myself bored due to a relative lack of originality.
With the failures aside, the one thing that ‘Terminator Salvation’ does have going for it are the special effects. Marcus Wright… (fine, technically this is a mini-spoiler) …is handled with a certain minimally intrusive but highly effective approach that works well. We get to see a handful of different terminator models pop up throughout the movie, but the best parts are the extensive Hunter/Killer Terminator scenes and the Terminator-Motorcycles, which are featured in one heck of an awesome chase scene. Personally, I found the Hydrobots to be part cheesy and part Matrix-esque, but I suppose they do fit the bill as used in the story.
As for the acting, everyone did a decent job, but no one really stood out, including Christian Bale. I can’t help but wonder how the actor/director relationship between Bale and McG went… we know how the actor/DP (director of photography) relationship went, don’t we? Helena Bonham Carter’s rather short role in the movie felt somewhat out of place simply by the fact that Carter stood out as an actress from the rest of the cast. The Tim Burton regular seemed to stick out like a sore thumb. Yelchin was surprisingly convincing as the young Kyle Reese and Sam Worthington performed on a level equal to Bale’s.
In the end, the story isn’t over. What? I’m not giving anything away! As much as this franchise jumps around in time and changes itself up with each movie, who the Hell knows where the story is supposed to actually end? Did you really think they would apply an ending making it impossible to continue the franchise? Not only is this another way in which the film fails to tie up loose ends, but it ventures to give birth to the question of when is enough… enough? Ultimately, what I took away was that the franchise is dead and needs to end and ‘Terminator Salvation’ was questionably even necessary. In my mind, the franchise is as stands…
#1 ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’
#2 ‘The Terminator’
#3 ‘Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines’
and, bringing up the rear… #4 ‘Terminator Salvation’
[Overall: 3 stars out of 5]
White Tiger: The story of Rick and Roddy poster..
Posted by Scott in Featured, Rick and Roddy on 05 22nd, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently:
I think this will be the poster for Rick and Roddy..not 100% yet but its looking that way..what do you think?
I suck at most things in general..but not at being hilarious
Posted by Scott in Rick and Roddy on 04 30th, 2009 | No CommentsCurrently:
Well boys and girls, some of you dont know this but I am making/starring in a film called ‘White Tiger: The Story of Rick and Roddy’. I play Rick who is an amazing former male stripper and is part of the world famous Twin Male Stripper duo Rick and Roddy.
This movie will both blow your mind, and offend you at the same time. I know it seems like that isnt possible, but it is and it will happen.
