Believer

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Inception

Its just one of those films you really have to see in a theater and fully appreciate the effects and sounds. It gets really tense, epecially when they get to the final heist (the inception). I definitely need to see this again. I think I got it, but feel that there were some bits that I entrusted to the director's concept. I really like Hans Zimmer's 'decelerating' touch to the theme music :).

Thanks, Harvey...

Harvey Pekar's gone. I wish I could say I've known him for so long and have all his comics, but honestly it wasn't until Paul Giamatti portrayed him in American Splendor that I started to go back and read up a bit on his work. There's a bit of Harvey in all of us, some more than others, some up and about more frequently than most. I hope that in his last moments he had a little bit of satisfaction in the fact that not all has been as bad or miserable. So long, Harvey. Thanks, man.

So long, Bengie

It was time. Buster Posey's hot bat was undeniable and while he still has a lot to learn from the crouch position, he's a quick study. And Bengie isn't necessarily a bench guy who can mentor a kid at this point...at least I'm sure he wouldn't want that...he wants to play...so it was time. Perhaps if next season there are no takers he can look into coming back to work more with Posey...that would be a nice thought. But for now...so long, Bengie, and thanks for being a great Giant.

Pawn Stars

You watch one episode and before you know it you're sucked in! It starts with the curiousity about antiques and how pawn shops operate and later its how interesting the characters are...customers and pawnbrokers.

Payback!

The A's always have the Giants' number....was so pleased they finally got some payback and were on the winning side of a sweep this past weekend. Woohoo!

Catch me if you can

Andres Torres has arrived. After seasons of bench duty, he finally gets a chance to play more and it has paid off. Loud contact hits, speed on the bases, high-energy in the dugout, accurate throws from the outfield. He really played his way into the lineup. 

Lost

So everyone's celebrating, mourning, etc, etc....I have only just started my journey :). And I'm way behind...just starting on season 2. So far, I can't say I'm crazy about it, but I do enjoy watching it and curious about how far they can really stretch the storylines for this series.

Oh come all ye faithful

Mythbusters

Hundreds of myths tested and still going strong. I've always enjoyed Mythbusters...and more so now that I'm in the Pacific Northwest...simply makes me miss the bay area so much more. In a recent trip to Vegas my brother and I saw Adam...we were right next to him in front of the hotel...alas I couldn't bring myself to be a fan and at least say hello and cheer for the show...yes, I am a chicken (why are chickens associated with cowardice?....hmm...a myth to bust?....or not :) ).

SeattlePi article

Steppin' up

The guys are really moving up. Matt Downs has shown great defense and production at the plate. The same can be said for Andres Torres. John Bowker is right behind them. I don't know about Travis Ishikawa. He just isn't getting any playing time and with Aubrey Huff producing well at 1st base, he may not have many chances unless he can play another position.

Can't we go back to our laughing ways? :)

A lot of tension in the Mariners dugout these days. Losing can really sour everything and anything. Laughter is the best medicine....well, it can help a bit, right?

Finally!

It had been a long eight game losing streak for the Mariners. I watched one of those games and let me tell you....I can deal with the cold air...but watching a losing game....I was freezing! Anyway, glad a win was finally achieved....sadly at the expense of firing the hitting coach and calling up two more guys from the minors.

Tekzilla

One of the perks of the Roku streming device is that it makes brings you just that one last step to launch anything else that is available and this made me curious about the available content (other than MLB and Netflix!) and Tekzilla from Revision3 has been a nice discovery. I enjoy the dynamic between Patrick Norton and Veronica Belmont. It helps feed my inner geek as well ;).

Non-Halladay

He sure was the off-season's biggest acquisition and put a lot of fear into opposing teams' lineups, but the crew was ready to face Halladay :). I think it's been great for the younger guys to see the approach that De Rosa and Huff have at the plate. The Panda, of course, is his own case :). Eli Whiteside is finally getting more exposure as Sanchez' catcher of choice and better offensive production.

Lorena's retirement

I while back I had a post on how I considered Lorena a silent giant, and after reading an article by Gwen Knapp recently, I continue to see and admire her that way. It's quite rare to see the word fragility in an article about a person engaged in a competitive sport, but thats where it goes to show that strength can come from so many different places.

Why not?

I found it encouraging to read an article about Eri Yoshida getting invited to play baseball in one of the independent leagues in the US. Why not? I hope it becomes mainstream in my lifetime. But right now, you have to wow people to even consider it...luckily Eri throws a knuckleball.

Bang!

Egggzzzzelllent! Baseball season has finally begun! And a nice win to start the season :). Lincecum's filthy pitching is doing ok, thank you.....and Mark De Rosa hits his first HR as a Giant (woohoo!).

Moon

It's quite hard not to feel the eerie atmosphere of Kubrick's Space Odyssey, but Moon is a unique film. It's existential and contemplative. Sam Rockwell gives a great performance through stages of normalcy, confusion, discovery, and redemption. I have to say I consider this film one of my favorites.

The Flying Tomato Twist

How could one not flash a smile back at Shaun White? He just simply dominates snowboarding and with his McTwist 1260 move finally out in Olympic competition, he once again is one hot raging.....flying....tomato!...with a twist ;).