1) No, let's not make bananas clustered.
2) No, I don't think I will use it as an accessory case.
It looks like there a couple of more things it does written in Japanese but I can't read it.
2010/12/30
Wacky Things Of Japan 2011 - Part 1
Saw this item in a kids store in Japan. Not sure why someone would make this....
1) No, let's not make bananas clustered.
2) No, I don't think I will use it as an accessory case.
It looks like there a couple of more things it does written in Japanese but I can't read it.
1) No, let's not make bananas clustered.
2) No, I don't think I will use it as an accessory case.
It looks like there a couple of more things it does written in Japanese but I can't read it.
2010/12/29
I love Pumpkin - Part 1
I'm not sure when it started exactly...within the last 10 years for sure, I think after eating Japanese pumpkin (aka Kabocha) and realizing how tasty and healthy it is. Since then, I have been searching and trying any and all things pumpkin (American or Japanese). At some point, I think I will have tried enough pumpkin items that I could have an entire day's meal of different pumpkin items (including beverages of course!).
Today's first entry was a pleasant surprise for me. Found it in the Family Mart (US=Famima!) store. Its Haagen Dazs Pumpkin! It had a tiny swirl of (I think) Caramel. I really liked it. I like that Haagen Dazs is pushing and trying new flavors (that is another thing I like about Japan and will be explored further in future posts). I think they are doing special flavors in the US as well but this flavor would probably be too radical for them as in the US pumpkin is only considered a holiday food (and usually only Thanksgiving) plus this one is more on the Kabocha style as you can tell from the picture.
Out of 5 stars, I rate this a 4.
Today's first entry was a pleasant surprise for me. Found it in the Family Mart (US=Famima!) store. Its Haagen Dazs Pumpkin! It had a tiny swirl of (I think) Caramel. I really liked it. I like that Haagen Dazs is pushing and trying new flavors (that is another thing I like about Japan and will be explored further in future posts). I think they are doing special flavors in the US as well but this flavor would probably be too radical for them as in the US pumpkin is only considered a holiday food (and usually only Thanksgiving) plus this one is more on the Kabocha style as you can tell from the picture.
Out of 5 stars, I rate this a 4.
2010/12/28
Things From Japan Part 1: 3D Cell Phone
2010/09/24
Videogame movie cheese in HD
Well, well, well. HD Net is showing both Cloak & Dagger (Dabney Colman and that ET kid) as well as The Wizard (Fred Savage) in the upcoming week in full HD quality! Two kids videogame movies back-to-back. Looking forward to that.
Have to admit I never saw The Wizard but looking forward to seeing old NES games on "the big screen".
Cloak & Dagger was probably one of the last early 80s videogame tie-in films (ala Tron and The Last Starfighter -- although that game never was completed). C&D's game was by Atari and was called Agent X and I remember playing it quite voraciously during my 14th or 15th birthday at the old (and no longer there) Malibu Grand Prix in Northridge (a go-cart/arcade paradise).
Reviews to follow!
Have to admit I never saw The Wizard but looking forward to seeing old NES games on "the big screen".
Cloak & Dagger was probably one of the last early 80s videogame tie-in films (ala Tron and The Last Starfighter -- although that game never was completed). C&D's game was by Atari and was called Agent X and I remember playing it quite voraciously during my 14th or 15th birthday at the old (and no longer there) Malibu Grand Prix in Northridge (a go-cart/arcade paradise).
Reviews to follow!
2010/03/30
Wacky Things of Japan 2010 - Part 5
Totally inappropriate baby clothing! Does the child need to start on the weed this early in life?? :)
2010/03/23
2010/03/21
Wacky Things Of Japan 2010 - Part 3
Nothing more fun then a game of fake Russian Roulette. Wonder what the original one was like (since this is Russian Roulette II)?? I also like the background says something about it being dangerous but you can't read it. That's probably not important! :)
2010/03/19
Wacky Things Of Japan 2010 - Part 2
2010/03/18
Wacky Things Of Japan 2010 - Part 1
Yes, it's Cats! That can only mean that I'm in Japan and I'm sharing my "wacky" photos. This is just the beginning!
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| From Japan Trip 2010 - Wacky Things |
2010/02/06
La Bionda - I Wanna Be Your Lover video
I found this video accidentally on the Interwebs (while searching for a picture of the Japanese pop group from the 70s, Finger 5 - a Japanese Jackson 5 inspired group).
It's amazing 80s technology, cheesy Heavy Metal type animation and '80s video effects. Daft Punk has surely borrowed heavily visually and musically from these lads. I thought it was so good that I didn't think it was original at first but some kind of tribute, but it appears to be authentic from 1980. Apparently, they were a big Italian disco group. If you don't smile when they do the hand-claps, you just might not be human! :)
It's amazing 80s technology, cheesy Heavy Metal type animation and '80s video effects. Daft Punk has surely borrowed heavily visually and musically from these lads. I thought it was so good that I didn't think it was original at first but some kind of tribute, but it appears to be authentic from 1980. Apparently, they were a big Italian disco group. If you don't smile when they do the hand-claps, you just might not be human! :)
2010/02/05
Time to start your own 8-bit band with help from Sony
Start your own 8-bit band with this royalty-free sample disc from Sony Creative Software.
8 Bit Weapon
There's a few samples on the link. Sounds good except for the Atari 2600 sample. Thought they would at least remove the buzz (is that 60 cycle Hz hum?) from the sample even though that's not authentic.
8 Bit Weapon
There's a few samples on the link. Sounds good except for the Atari 2600 sample. Thought they would at least remove the buzz (is that 60 cycle Hz hum?) from the sample even though that's not authentic.
2010/02/01
Groovy town - Call Me with Walter Wanderley & Victor M. on Drums
Rare video of Brazilian super-star organist Walt Wanderley doing the classic "Call Me" to lighten the mood.
I think the audio quality is a little better if you select 480p. This clip is very '70s. Walter doesn't seem very happy but it's a pretty groovy version. Unfortunately, they do not show his hands when he does that hyper-staccato thing he does on the keys every once in a while (his trademark?). Anyone got any video of that??
The opening graphic right away tells you to prepare for awesomeness. Then you got a polyester paradise and it looks like Walt is sporting a silk ascot...classy! And sitting on three stacked chairs! Drummer's got a total 70s 'stash and wavy hair too (not to mention his floral pattern shirt). Man, I love the '70s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9aftG6pybA
OK...Spies Like Us comments really coming soon! :)
I think the audio quality is a little better if you select 480p. This clip is very '70s. Walter doesn't seem very happy but it's a pretty groovy version. Unfortunately, they do not show his hands when he does that hyper-staccato thing he does on the keys every once in a while (his trademark?). Anyone got any video of that??
The opening graphic right away tells you to prepare for awesomeness. Then you got a polyester paradise and it looks like Walt is sporting a silk ascot...classy! And sitting on three stacked chairs! Drummer's got a total 70s 'stash and wavy hair too (not to mention his floral pattern shirt). Man, I love the '70s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9aftG6pybA
OK...Spies Like Us comments really coming soon! :)
2010/01/15
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me in HD (Premiere!)
The HD premier of the motion picture, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was on HD Net Movies this month (still on this month if you missed it - you are watching this channel, right? They show tons of yet-to-be-released-on-Blu-Ray HD movies). Picture quality was pretty good, little bit dirty at times but better than the DVD I think. I was excited to watch it as I hadn't seen it in a while. But now, after seeing it, I really don't think I need to see it again. I mean, it is really, really, depressing! Not quite on the Dancer In The Dark or Requiem For A Dream scale (I will NEVER watch those movies again!), but it's pretty close up there.
**SPOILER** (highlight to read) Still can't believe I never understood before after watching 2 or 3 times that the Dad also had raped his daughter?! **END SPOILER**
Geez, what a happy, little film! How could Lynch have even thought people would want more of this after the TV show?? A good example of how a prequel was not necessary. The TV show was able to convey the badness well enough I think (well, maybe not totally, but this movie was overkill). For me, just Laura's theme alone was able to convey the tragedy for me (what a beautiful theme!). I watched the pilot again and I have to say that I still tear up when it is played! :o The film is technically well done (I mean, I was sad..) and is interesting story-wise for Twin Peaks fans. Still I'd have a hard time sitting through it again. That said, I would really like to see the often-rumored deleted scenes. Apparently there's quite a bit and some French company is sitting on them and Lynch needs money to restore the scenes to his level of quality before they can be released. Someday??
OK, and if you don't know what Twin Peaks is...well, just go find some clips on You Tube or read up on it on Wikipedia...It was a great, strange TV show (have to say, its 90s fashion and wired telephones is dating it more than I thought!). If you like what you see, go rent the Gold Box. It's great stuff.
On a lighter note, almost done with Spies Like Us! :)
**SPOILER** (highlight to read) Still can't believe I never understood before after watching 2 or 3 times that the Dad also had raped his daughter?! **END SPOILER**
Geez, what a happy, little film! How could Lynch have even thought people would want more of this after the TV show?? A good example of how a prequel was not necessary. The TV show was able to convey the badness well enough I think (well, maybe not totally, but this movie was overkill). For me, just Laura's theme alone was able to convey the tragedy for me (what a beautiful theme!). I watched the pilot again and I have to say that I still tear up when it is played! :o The film is technically well done (I mean, I was sad..) and is interesting story-wise for Twin Peaks fans. Still I'd have a hard time sitting through it again. That said, I would really like to see the often-rumored deleted scenes. Apparently there's quite a bit and some French company is sitting on them and Lynch needs money to restore the scenes to his level of quality before they can be released. Someday??
OK, and if you don't know what Twin Peaks is...well, just go find some clips on You Tube or read up on it on Wikipedia...It was a great, strange TV show (have to say, its 90s fashion and wired telephones is dating it more than I thought!). If you like what you see, go rent the Gold Box. It's great stuff.
On a lighter note, almost done with Spies Like Us! :)
2009/12/13
Spies Like Us...in HD!
Continuing my series of movies that maybe don't qualify as high-brow cinema but are showing in 1080i HD, is Spies Like Us. I haven't watched it since it came out. In fact, I know the theme song much better then the actual movie. Especially because the 12" single had a rare remix by the Art Of Noise which was one of my favorite groups. So, recorded this off of HD Net Movies (great channel). And looking forward to watching it soon. Decoys!!??!
Did I mention that I once saw John Landis in a supermarket on Thanksgiving a few years ago? :D
As for Convoy.... well, I did watch it. What a strange film! I can't say it was great, but I was entranced with its 70s super-wide cinematography. I'm sure the movie has never been seen this way in a long time. Watching it on VHS or DVD probably lost a lot (don't think it was letterboxed on DVD...was it?) The movie was funny. There is a ridiculous amount of slow motion at the beginning of the film when there is a fight in a bar. And there's a whole political story line which just doesn't make any sense, but it was entertaining. Lots of slow mo trucks crashing through prop-houses later in the film too. And who can not like Ernest Borgnine? :) I did feel bad for Ali McGraw. She ditched her career for this?? (Sorry, been brainwashed by Kid Stays In The Picture I guess!) The movie didn't seem that manly though. You figured there'd be a lot more nudity..but I guess they were going for realistic (?!). Plus, the Convoy song is so fruity. Especially the chorus part. Still love it though!
Did I mention that I once saw John Landis in a supermarket on Thanksgiving a few years ago? :D
As for Convoy.... well, I did watch it. What a strange film! I can't say it was great, but I was entranced with its 70s super-wide cinematography. I'm sure the movie has never been seen this way in a long time. Watching it on VHS or DVD probably lost a lot (don't think it was letterboxed on DVD...was it?) The movie was funny. There is a ridiculous amount of slow motion at the beginning of the film when there is a fight in a bar. And there's a whole political story line which just doesn't make any sense, but it was entertaining. Lots of slow mo trucks crashing through prop-houses later in the film too. And who can not like Ernest Borgnine? :) I did feel bad for Ali McGraw. She ditched her career for this?? (Sorry, been brainwashed by Kid Stays In The Picture I guess!) The movie didn't seem that manly though. You figured there'd be a lot more nudity..but I guess they were going for realistic (?!). Plus, the Convoy song is so fruity. Especially the chorus part. Still love it though!
2009/08/07
Convoy... in HD!
Some things in life I just can't explain. One of these things is the giddy excitement I feel when I find out that a movie that will probably never be released on Blu-Ray (oh, okay at least a couple of years) is going to be shown on a High Definition movie channel. I'm not sure why but I take some weird satisfaction in this!
This month, MGM HD is showing a movie that is truly deserving of High Definition - 70s CB classic - Convoy! One of the few movies based off of a hit song (maybe Hollywood will go back to this tradition after comic books?) sung by C.W Mc Call. But did you also know that the music was co-written by Chip Davis, founder of Mannheim Steamroller (!?!).
So put on your truckin' hat and fire up the CB radio good buddy and enjoy this film in a quality that you probably were never expected to! See every pore on Ernest Brgnine's face. See Kris Kristofferson amazingly ripped abs (!). Ali MacGraw is in it too dudes.
This film is part of MGM's "Retrospective" of Sam Peckinpah. I'm not sure he would approve! Well, MGM is trying. Since they don't license other studios films, their retrospectives are kind of strange. The Robert Dino one is Raging Bull (OK), Ronin (I guess) and Flawless (what?).
This month, MGM HD is showing a movie that is truly deserving of High Definition - 70s CB classic - Convoy! One of the few movies based off of a hit song (maybe Hollywood will go back to this tradition after comic books?) sung by C.W Mc Call. But did you also know that the music was co-written by Chip Davis, founder of Mannheim Steamroller (!?!).
So put on your truckin' hat and fire up the CB radio good buddy and enjoy this film in a quality that you probably were never expected to! See every pore on Ernest Brgnine's face. See Kris Kristofferson amazingly ripped abs (!). Ali MacGraw is in it too dudes.
This film is part of MGM's "Retrospective" of Sam Peckinpah. I'm not sure he would approve! Well, MGM is trying. Since they don't license other studios films, their retrospectives are kind of strange. The Robert Dino one is Raging Bull (OK), Ronin (I guess) and Flawless (what?).
2009/05/01
Warner brings 'Death' (Note) to bigscreen - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety
Warner brings 'Death' to bigscreen - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety
Warner Brothers is going to American-ise this popular Japanese manga strip? Will they mess it up? (Probably!)
Warner Brothers is going to American-ise this popular Japanese manga strip? Will they mess it up? (Probably!)
2009/04/13
The Rewind: alphabetical evening (More ABC Live)
The Rewind: alphabetical evening
This blog has some great photos on it as well as one video for The Look Of Love overture (not on the BBC2 Radio Broadcast) from the ABC "Look Of Love" concert. Additionally, this is the first site to have a posted a full set list (a couple ABC live rarities in there). Pictures of Go West (?!?), Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) and Tessa Niles can be found as well..
This blog has some great photos on it as well as one video for The Look Of Love overture (not on the BBC2 Radio Broadcast) from the ABC "Look Of Love" concert. Additionally, this is the first site to have a posted a full set list (a couple ABC live rarities in there). Pictures of Go West (?!?), Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) and Tessa Niles can be found as well..
2009/04/09
ABC at the Royal Albert Hall review
ABC at the Royal Albert Hall review
A real reunion even down to the production team - Trevor Horn, Anne Dudley and even original engineer Gary Langan! Make sure to scroll to the bottom for a You Tube clip. Will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in the UK this Saturday. Lucky us!
A real reunion even down to the production team - Trevor Horn, Anne Dudley and even original engineer Gary Langan! Make sure to scroll to the bottom for a You Tube clip. Will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in the UK this Saturday. Lucky us!
2009/04/06
David Lynch and Moby Jam | David Lynch Foundation Television Beta
David Lynch and Moby Jam | David Lynch Foundation Television Beta
The team up you've been waiting for... In case you hadn't heard, David Lynch Foundation is promoting transcendental meditation around the world, especially for children. Lots of interesting videos on that site.
The team up you've been waiting for... In case you hadn't heard, David Lynch Foundation is promoting transcendental meditation around the world, especially for children. Lots of interesting videos on that site.
2009/04/03
Vote for Your Favorite Sesame Street Moment
Vote for Your Favorite Sesame Street Moment
For upcoming 30th anniversary, you can vote for the best clips to be on the forthcoming DVD in November.
I watched a few of these and they really brought back the memories... Still good stuff even today.
For upcoming 30th anniversary, you can vote for the best clips to be on the forthcoming DVD in November.
I watched a few of these and they really brought back the memories... Still good stuff even today.
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