Ten Words

"Stilyagi" (Стиляги) (2008 г.)

2011-07-27T01:42:00.002-05:00

Dandies: kicking communism in the balls with rainbows and jazz

Tokyo Drifter - 1966, Film

2010-06-27T22:01:00.005-05:00

Plot is superfluous, this is all about cool visual design.

Iron Maiden live - 6/20/2010, Concert

2010-06-22T00:15:00.004-05:00

Is there a better metal band in the world? No.

Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene - 1958, Book

2009-07-25T18:27:00.005-05:00

Vacuum salesman, funny fake spy. Plus a checkers drinking game.

Lazzaroni Amaretti di Saronno - 1718, Food

2009-07-25T14:43:00.004-05:00

Do you like almonds? Then you will love these cookies.

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri - 2003, Book

2009-07-13T12:29:00.005-05:00

Bengali immigrants make a family. Well-written with engaging characters, details.

T-Mobile G1 Android Smart Phone - 2008, Cell Phone

2009-07-01T12:27:00.002-05:00

Not iPhone sexy but way more usable in some ways.

El Topo - 1970, film

2009-06-29T13:35:00.003-05:00

If you thought Zardoz was weird you aint seen nothin'.

Michael Jackson: 1958 - 2009, King of Pop

2009-06-26T08:27:00.002-05:00

Probably the most influential musician of the last fifty years.

Rubber Mallet-2009, Tool

2009-06-18T22:44:00.003-05:00

Dislodges stubborn car lug nuts with a few good whacks.

Birthdays - Timeless, Events

2009-06-05T10:57:00.002-05:00

Birthdays. Every year till you die. Make it count Dustin.

Lakemaid- 2009, Beer

2009-05-11T01:55:00.002-05:00

Schell's new brew, super tasty, will be great for Summer.

Rude Awakening by Prong-1996, Music

2009-04-14T23:35:00.004-05:00

Still really excellent industrial metal. Rediscovered it after 10 years.

Dear Zachary - 2008, Movie

2009-03-30T17:32:00.002-05:00

An amazingly powerful documentary I never need to see again.

Canon G10 - 2008, Camera

2009-03-23T06:24:00.004-05:00

DSLR quality at half the price and size. Excellent camera.

Sahne-Nuss - Food

2009-03-13T09:27:00.001-05:00

Favorite candy of Chile. Because it's DELICIOUS. Good call, Chileans.

Watchmen- 2009, Movies

2009-03-06T03:05:00.003-06:00

Dark, moody, and not your typical superhero movie. See it.

Nissen Thai Peanut "Chow Mein"-Food

2009-02-26T14:22:00.003-06:00

Not actually chow mein, but surprisingly tasty ramen for $.99

Jellybath - 2009, Product

2009-02-17T21:14:00.004-06:00

Weird but strangely soothing. Turns your bath into, well, jelly.

I'm On A Boat (ft. T-Pain) - 2009, TV

2009-02-16T13:49:00.001-06:00

"Believe me when I say, I fucked a mermaid!" Awesome.

Seraphim Falls - 2007, Movie

2009-02-08T19:48:00.003-06:00

One of the best films in the recent western renaissance.

The Burger King Angry Whopper

2009-01-31T18:18:00.002-06:00

This tasty whopper's not so much angry as mildly disgruntled.

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami - 2008, Book

2009-01-08T14:01:00.003-06:00

You'll love it if you're a runner and Murakami fan.

Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Buns Ice Cream- Food

2009-01-01T05:04:00.001-06:00

Definitely my new favorite ice cream. Expensive, but worth it.

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia - 2005 -08, TV

2008-12-28T23:33:00.002-06:00

The show was almost called The Assholes. That's about right.

Guiness Extra Stout - Beer

2008-12-12T16:43:00.001-06:00

So much tastier now that they brew it in Canada.

Rock Hard by the Beastie Boys-1985, Music

2008-12-07T00:25:00.002-06:00

Without doubt, the greatest Beastie Boys song you've never heard

Trongs - 2008, Consumer Goods

2008-11-13T09:44:00.004-06:00

I doubt that I could use these without feeling foolish.

The Muppet What Not Workshop @ FAO Schwarz - 2008, Toys

2008-11-07T12:59:00.005-06:00

"Oh my god." was Beth's email. Even better than that.

Endtroducing... Excessive Ephemera- Music

2008-11-06T12:49:00.003-06:00

Alternate cuts from the perfect album. Some great, some just ok.

FF XO Sauce Flavour Instant Noodles - Food

2008-11-05T12:42:00.003-06:00

Tasty XO sauce flavored noodles. Damn good 99 cent meal.

Sealab 2021- 2000, TV

2008-10-28T13:12:00.003-05:00

Nonsensically hilarious fun, definitely my favorite Adult Swim show ever.

New Delta Pilot Wings - 2008

2008-10-28T09:03:00.006-05:00

Da comrade, the 4:30 from St. Petersburg is on schedule.

Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years by David Talbot - 2007, Book

2008-10-22T12:36:00.003-05:00

Fascinating, fast-paced look into JFK and RFK’s careers and assassinations.

With Six You Get Eggroll - 1968, Movies

2008-10-22T01:15:00.004-05:00

Absolutely bizzare. That's it. I have nothing else to say.

Wheeler Dealers- 2003, TV

2008-10-19T16:45:00.000-05:00

Brits buy cheap car, fix it, sell for a profit.

Saawariya - 2007, Movie

2008-10-14T22:45:00.004-05:00

Gorgeous film, striking use of color. Based on Dostoevsky's work.

Vincent by Don McLean- 1971, Music

2008-10-12T23:27:00.003-05:00

A hauntingly beautiful song, makes me want to learn guitar.

Country Life Butter Commercial - 2008, TV

2008-10-03T12:58:00.003-05:00

I can't tell if this is great, or incredibly horrifying.

www.freerice.com

2008-10-02T16:07:00.002-05:00

Free rice donated to the needy with every correct answer

Casio Pathfinder PAW 1500T - 2008, Watch

2008-09-30T22:57:00.003-05:00

Huge titanium encased multitasker. Atomic timekeeping, solar powered, survival functions.

Pathfinder - 2007, Movie

2008-09-30T22:40:00.003-05:00

Murky color and moving cameras don't hide a BAD movie.

Treasure of the Sierra Madre - 1948, Movie

2008-09-22T09:04:00.003-05:00

Makes every Indy movie seem like schlocky film school crap.

Kill 'Em All - 1983, Music

2008-09-18T13:53:00.005-05:00

Loud, fast, angry. Not Metallica I'm used to, but good.

Om Shanti Om - 2007, Movie

2008-09-11T22:42:00.004-05:00

King Khan's epic movie of epic. Three hours of win.

Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor - 1952, Book

2008-09-11T10:33:00.004-05:00

Southern Gothic classic: preachers, kidnapped mummy and a gorilla suit.

ION LP 2 FLASH Turntable - 2008, Consumer Goods

2008-09-11T09:04:00.003-05:00

I thought my USB turntable was great. This is better.

Fannie Mae - 1938 - 2008, Mortgage Lender

2008-09-09T22:34:00.004-05:00

Breeding ground for cronyism, corruption, scandal and oh yeah mortgages.

Sarah Palin - 2008, Political Candidate

2008-09-05T07:28:00.002-05:00

A book banning, evangelical, neo-con bitch. Fascism sure is neat.

Nestlé Abuelita Instant Chocolate Drink Mix - Beverage

2008-09-04T12:49:00.004-05:00

A very good, delicious instant version of the real thing.

Springfield Punx - 2008, Website

2008-09-04T12:31:00.005-05:00

I don't know what to say except, "Best Website Ever"

Traveling Wilburys Volume 1 - 1988, Music

2008-09-03T00:41:00.003-05:00

A truly super supergroup, and a great half-hour of music.

Old Glory Energy Drink - Beverage

2008-09-03T00:39:00.004-05:00

Liquid freedom that's incredibly delicious and only $1 per can.

Philips SHP2500 Headphones - Audio Equipment

2008-09-01T22:30:00.005-05:00

Pretty cheap, good audio quality, and a twenty foot cord.

Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow - Airplane

2008-09-01T22:27:00.005-05:00

Like a Piper Warrior, but more fun and less suck.

Dyson Root 6 handheld vacuum - 2007, Vacuum

2008-08-28T18:31:00.003-05:00

Very powerful, cool. Short battery but not for whole house.

Acer Aspire One (Linux version) - 2008, Computer

2008-08-26T12:52:00.006-05:00

A great couch surfing second PC. Very capable, dirt cheap.

Waiting for the Sun by The Doors - 1968, Music

2008-08-20T00:19:00.005-05:00

First two albums were good. This one makes me angry.

Pioneer Inno XM Radio - 2007, Gadget

2008-08-19T10:23:00.005-05:00

Surprisingly good reception in a small package that can record.

iPod nano (Product) Red - 2008, PMP

2008-08-19T10:16:00.006-05:00

Delightful device, weighs nothing, holds enough to not be overwhelmed.

Hacksaw Jim Duggan - 1954-present, person

2008-08-16T22:32:00.007-05:00

A true patriot, poet, and king of our representative republic.

Fantastic Contraption by Colin Northway - 2008, Game

2008-08-15T11:02:00.005-05:00

Please stand aside Snood, there's a new sheriff in town

The Dangerous Book for Boys by Hal & Conn Inggulden - 2007, Book

2008-08-13T19:14:00.007-05:00

Were Race Bannon to write a book for his son.

Bricksmith - 2008, Software

2008-08-08T07:21:00.005-05:00

I'm sorry, I heard you say "Design your own Minifig"?

Grain Belt Premium - 1947, Beer

2008-08-06T10:57:00.005-05:00

Special co-worker guest review

"This is good. Doesn't have an after-taste like Miller Lite."

K2 Astral 4.0 - 2008, Bike

2008-08-04T17:16:00.004-05:00

Fast, fun, agile, light and hill-flattening. My new favorite toy.

The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton - 1973, Book

2008-08-04T13:36:00.006-05:00

Decent page turner. Fantastically packed with Victorian England's criminal slang.

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov - 1955, Book

2008-08-04T10:20:00.004-05:00

Weird, funny, perverted. Not my favorite but definitely worth reading.

Maverick's - Restaurants

2008-08-04T01:10:00.005-05:00

Arby's, but 1000 times better. Pricey, but definitely worth it.

Baltika Extra 9 Lager - Beer

2008-08-04T01:04:00.004-05:00

Absolutely undrinkable. Not beer, but sickeningly sweet malt'n'barley water.

Blackberry 8820 - 2008, Cell Phone/ Smart Phone

2008-07-21T10:53:00.003-05:00

Not an iPhone killer, but very capable and sophisticated device.

The Dark Knight - 2008, Movies

2008-07-21T10:48:00.004-05:00

Unbelievably awesome! See it in IMAX or don't see it.

Bonded by Blood by Exodus - 1985, Music

2008-07-21T00:44:00.004-05:00

High pitched vocals, but textbook unapologetic bay area thrash metal.

For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver - 2008, Music

2008-07-15T06:49:00.005-05:00

Ideal for those early mornings when sleep clouds your brain.

Indymac- ?-2008, Banks

2008-07-12T21:53:00.003-05:00

Possibly will be the most costly bank failure in history

Keepers Of The Frame - 1999, Documentary

2008-07-11T14:30:00.002-05:00

An interesting, but also somewhat depressing documentary about film preservation.

G.I. Joe The Movie - 1987, Movies

2008-07-09T01:36:00.004-05:00

Simply amazing. If you hate this, you hate America.

Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip-2006, TV

2008-07-09T01:29:00.002-05:00

The West Wing in a T.V. Studio. Cancelled too soon.

GI Joe Search for the Sasquatch set - 2008, Toy

2008-07-08T21:33:00.007-05:00

Convention exclusive. Worth every penny. Made my life complete. AWESOME!

Lost Lake Pilsner - 2008, Beer

2008-07-02T23:02:00.003-05:00

Definitely the worst beer I've ever had. Only $5/12, though.

When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris - 2008, Book

2008-06-24T08:57:00.003-05:00

The first time I've felt "meh" about a Sedaris book.

Man Ray and Salvidor Dali, Paris by Carl Van Vechten - 1934, Photograph

2008-06-19T07:50:00.004-05:00

Proof that artists are the greatest kinds of peoples, ever.

Firefox 3 - 2008, Web browser

2008-06-17T15:04:00.005-05:00

Really, really freakin' fast! If you cannot run this, weep.

Five-Fingers by Vibram - 2008, Shoe

2008-06-16T21:01:00.005-05:00

So let's make a bushmans foot into like, a shoe.

Bringing Out The Dead- 1999, Movies

2008-06-03T13:53:00.001-05:00

Weird, interesting, not all that great, but worth a watch.

In The Heat Of The Night-1967, Movies

2008-06-03T13:36:00.002-05:00

A great crime drama, keeps you guessing until the end.

It by Stephen King - 1986, Book

2008-05-29T08:01:00.007-05:00

Describe what's scaring me, not what being scared is like.

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger - 1951, Book

2008-05-27T13:09:00.005-05:00

I FINALLY read it. Pretty good, but why the worship?

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness - 2008, Video Game

2008-05-22T07:29:00.003-05:00

Like a really excellent LucasArts game, except with more swears.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull-2008, Movies

2008-05-22T02:25:00.003-05:00

Not good, not terrible. Too much CGI. And aliens? WTF.

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - 2005, Movie

2008-05-19T08:02:00.003-05:00

Fan boy slanted with slightly piecemeal story, but great animation.

MUTO by BLU - 2008, Art

2008-05-13T06:23:00.002-05:00

Amazing street animation that makes me say, "Purple monkey dishwasher"

Great Vengeance and Furious Fire by The Heavy - 2008, Music

2008-05-08T08:34:00.006-05:00

If Curtis Mayfield came back as the vocalist for Wolfmother.

Zero Punctuation - Blog

2008-05-07T12:01:00.006-05:00

Hilarious, although generally negative, profanity laced video game reviews.

They Live- 1988, Movies

2008-05-06T17:07:00.004-05:00

Besides the fight scene, really not that bad a movie.

Third by Portishead - 2008, Music

2008-05-06T08:28:00.004-05:00

Marvelously morose and dramatically dark. A grower not a shower.

The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene - 1940, Book

2008-05-03T10:27:00.005-05:00

A religious thriller - fugitive whiskey priest in Mexico, saving souls.

Dig!!!! Lazarus Dig!!!!, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - 2008, Album

2008-05-02T08:24:00.003-05:00

A little Iggy, a little Pixies, all Cave. Great record!!!!

Donkeys - Who knows?, Animals

2008-05-01T23:59:00.006-05:00

Bizarre animals filled with rage that bristle under human domination.

Pretty Hate Machine by Nine Inch Nails - 1989, Music

2008-05-01T17:13:00.004-05:00

Further emphasizes my "first album is the best" working hypothesis.