Matt Foley Motivation Speaker

The Marketing/PR department was asked to provide the entertainment this year at PTCI's Christmas party. Some of my colleagues had heard I had done Matt Foley a few times before and asked if I would preform it.

Being the Video Producing Tech I asked if we could just film it so we could actually enjoy the party. So we filmed it. I used one camera and filmed it in many... MANY segments. We had another member of the department film while I preformed as Matt. It took quite a few hours to edit, and since it was such a fun capture of Chris Farley's character, I decided to share it with you.

I hope you enjoy it.

Frisby

the other week @ intendo: Oct 24th-29th

Hi baby. I know. I know i'm running la--... stop.*sigh*...Can i get a word in? ... Who gives a shit what your mother thinks!? ... I'm sorry..i'm sorry, babe, it's just...it's just that i get so crazy without chu...C'mon, don't...don't cry...Listen i promise i'll be there. You have nothin to worry about. Ok? Everything cool? Heh, good. Love youuu.

Tues - Microsoft couldn't buy you a 360; American gamers should play American games (and vice versa)

Wed - Don't doubt the Head Seamtress; IE on your TV; Zelda to the 3rd power

Fri - I'd rather wave that wand than wave that bird; the Dick Cheney of handhelds (hierarchally speaking); Anti-petition to peition the petition petition (a recap)

Sat - Who? I'm sorry but he doesn't live here anymore

Sun - It's not over till the 360 overheats

Is that what the "M" is for?

This past Sunday, I made a trip with my mother to the game store so she could get a Zelda skin for her GameCube. While we were waiting on line to pay, I had the opportunity to see a dumb-ass parent buying games with her kids.

Apparently, she let 10-year old "Jimmy" run around and pick some used games since they were on sale. Never once did she look at the box for the rating or the content, she just looked at the price. Everything was fine in their world until she gave the empty cases to the clerk. He looked through the games and stopped at one and gave the mother a look. He then ASKED her if she was aware that the game had a mature rating. Not wanting to look stupid, she said sure.

He looks the kid and then at her again and repeats himself. She smiles and replies yes. So he then tells her that he has to ask her and then he asks her if she even read what the game was about. It was forward but as a gamer, I understand his frustration.

Not wanting to look stupid again, she takes the box and reads it. She tells the clerk, "OH,NO!" and gives her son an evil eye and tells him to get something else.

Now, my complaint is why is she giving her kid the evil eye. She is the parent. She probably buys him all the Nickelodeon and Disney movies but obviously doesn't take the time to educate herself about video games.

I was glad that the clerk pushed the issue. All we need is another (grand)parent suing because they didn't know about the (hidden) content of the game!

Oh, the game? Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for the PSP.

WARP>>

Deadbeat dad visit

Feels like there's a restraining order against me here. I've been with my new family, what do you want from me? Eh? What do you want from meeeeee?!

Here's what went down 2 weeks ago @ intendo.

Mon- Is Wii Next-Gen (part 2); Launch day calculations

Tues- Jay Sherman vs Wii

Wed- Halo Thwii

Thurs- Shake their money-maker

Sat- Choosing teams, Cross-platform Miis, Kicking Wordpress' Ass


And last week:

Sun- Sony pulls media rug out from under Wii, Blog Masters, Weekends don't quit at Club Tendo

Mon- Keep your eye on that PS3 (40+ comments and counting)

Fri- Casting call for good writers

Sat- Enjoy your SDTV, Wii owners


I will try to visit you more often, babe.

Humanity's Obsession and Rejection of Death

Two nights ago I saw at the Chicago International Film Festival the premiere of Darren Aronofsky's "The Fountain", and I have to say, this is not only the best of Aronofsky's films, it is easily the best film I have seen in the last few years. In my opinion, the film is a trip through the obsession, and subsequent rejection, Humanity has for the concept of death.

I actually walked into the theater not knowing what to expect. I even had forgotten I was going to see an Aronofsky film, despite having enjoyed his previous films and having chosen the film among several available titles to watch this year in the festival. I realized who the director was before the film only because he was there to present his work.

The first and biggest word of advice for anyone about to watch this film, especially fans of Aronofsky's work, is that you are NOT going to see Requiem for a Dream part II, nor anything resembling the director's previous work. I haven't seen the previews, but my second word of advice is: try to avoid them! This film has to be seen with a completely open mind.

Having said that, keep in mind that this film is not for everyone. It is a true art film that requires from the audience to meet it halfway in order to connect with the ideas the director is trying to convey. It is visually stunning, but the images are more than just eye candy. They have a very profound meaning behind them. But what meanings and ideas you will carry with you after the film is over will depend on whether you can "connect" with Aronofsky's conceptual images.

Jackman's and Weisz's performances are very contrasting and Oscar-worthy, with Jackman's being especially intense. His character reminds me of the obsessive ness in Sean Gullette's character in "Pi", and that is probably the only connection you will find with that film. Some might even find it a bit over the top, but in my opinion, it is absolutely required for the subject of the story in this film, and Jackman delivers with credibility.

Here's hoping that Aronofsky gets a well-deserved Oscar nomination for this film!

I'm tempted to make my own shirts and give 100% of the money to charity.

Tenacious D: free movie

This fall, there's a Tenacious D movie coming out. But right now there's a free (and probably better) movie of theirs on iTunes. It was so good, it melted my brain .. seriously, after the microwave just beeped, I opened the fridge door.

It really reminds me of Channel 101 and some of the great stuff Jack Black did there.

[And that should definitely be the new slogan for iTunes.]

Last week @ intendo

Little late, but...

Monday - PWoT

Tues - Pick Mii, Techno news-ic, Reggie buries his shaft, PSP gets brain

Wednesday - DS on smack

Thurs - Quit your cryin'

Saturday - Wii generation Part 1

The Invisible

I can think of at least two people who will probably go see this movie.

I'm not the only one wrong!!!!

Ever sing a song like you meant it. Totally feeling what the artist is singing about. Ever sing in front of someone and they say "Ummm thats not what they say in the song."

You get all pissed, you go and look up the lyrics and...*gasp*... its all a lie. Everything you thought you knew is WRONG. Its Tiny Dancer not Tony Danza??? No effing way. Its "Give me the Beach Boys to free my soul", not "Give me the beat boys".

Actual conversation with my mother in high school

*Jimi Hendrix on radio* (My mom is pissed she is not listening to Christian music...how..ironic)


Me: "Man, Jimi is sooo bad ass!"

Mom: "Pfff hes gay"

"No he is not. Where did you hear that"

"He says in this song, "Excuse me while I kiss this guy"

"No, he says excuse me while I kiss the sky"

"I was alive when he wrote it, I think I would know"

"Yeah you would think that" *I crank the radio"

Jimi * "(Riff) Excuse ME, While i Kiss the SKY (riff)"

"See, Kiss the Sky"

"sounds like he says kiss this guy"

So Go here, and know you are not alone.

frisby