In case some of you don't read slashdot...

I know you've seen Aliens.

I know you thought the sentry guns were cool.

I know you've seen Robocop.
You remember what happened with ED-209

Still, these are cool in a scary as hell kinda way:

Careful what you wish for...

Many of you know of my utter contempt and disgust at the Mac VS PC commercials. I hate them, I hate them, I hate them.

Well according to this it's all coming to an end, at least in the current incarnation.

Good thing I didn't wish him dead.

Once again this proves that my bitching gets me what I want.

:)

A promise is a promise

[edit; for a couple reasons I took the picture away, but go check out his website!]

A while ago I said I would get some night pictures of afterburners lit up, and I kinda never got it done - until now. This is a pretty sweet picture taken by a photographer that was contracted by the film company that is producing a documentary. They have some more awesome photos - not that are releasable at the moment, something about not being finished production... Anyhow, now to answer Chris' 007 questions.

First of all, everyone knows that Sean Connery was the best James Bond ever. Period. And no englishman will ever be able to change that. (now that I make such an absurdly grand generalisation watch as movie critics the world over tout Daniel Craig as the best Bond ever...damn you karma, damn you all to hell!!!)

As for the worst, I think we all know Tomothy Dalton should never have made that cut. Enough said.

The hottest bond girl? Holy crap man, all I can think about is the legions of scantily clad women lounging around a swimming pool in Octopussy - I have to pick a favourite? But seriously, if I was ever going to learn Danish it would be from Cecilie Thomsen. Look, you never specified whether their contribution to the empire had to have anything to do with the choice.

Cheesiest line eh? Everyone knows that the movies are FULL of them, and there are some really, really bad ones. "I'm invincible!" isn't really cheesy so much as it's annoying and makes me want to kill him before the damn pen ever will. But how about this one from A View to a Kill: "I love an early morning ride." to which Bond replies "I'm an early riser myself."

That guy always has the coolest gadgets, and I have to agree with Mike's comment about all of the early gadgets. While I dearly love anything Aston Martin in these films, my favourite Bond gadget has to be the 007 wrist watch. That thing has been able to do a lot of things over the years, and just think of the bedroom tables it has graced...

Lastly, is Daniel Craig going to steal the role? I'll let you know my opinion after I see Casino Royale. I heard a lot of nasty things about him (someone said he couldn't drive stick? that's gotta be just a nasty rumour, right?), but I've also heard that he's a pretty good actor so I reserve judgment since his patsy role in Tomb Raider was just that, and I never saw Layer Cake.


cheers,
Dave

Bond, James Bond

Okay, here's the deal. The newest 007 movie is coming out November 17th, and the Bond movies have been re-released by MGM. Those of you who know me pretty well know that I've been predicting this for a while, and that the price will be sky-high for the boxed sets. You'll also know that I'm going to buy them anyhow.

That being said, I think it's time for some Q&A with our intrepid readership, which may or may not consist solely of Mike Houston.

Jack, Dave, I expect responses from you two as well!

1. Who was the best Bond, James Bond?

2. Who was the worst 007?

3. Who was the hottest Bond girl ever? Back up your opinion with a pic!

4. What's the cheesiest Bond line?

5. What's the coolest contraption ever created by Q (or R)


And finally,

6. Is Daniel Craig the next Sean Connery, or the next Timothy Dalton?

Because everyone loves religious propaganda...

So I'm working nights tonight, and at 1pm I get this ring at the door. Lo, and behold! It's your friendly neighbourhood Jehova's Witnesses! And here is their cheery message:


Oh good! My girlfriend (whom I live with) and I have been looking for the next best religious group to send money to.
No really.

I propose a change, send ME money, I'll forgive you for your sins. Heck, I'll even help you commit some of those sins for the right price! Sound good? I certainly think so.

-J.