In anticipation of the re-imagined The Prisoner, coming to AMC November 15th, and in celebration of the new blu-ray release, I’m re-watching all 17 classic episodes. Join me, won’t you? “Free for All” “Obey me and be free!” That’s a…
Month: October 2009
The Prisoner, TV
Revisiting The Prisoner, Part 3: This episode sponsored by the letters “A, B and C”
In anticipation of the re-imagined The Prisoner, coming to AMC November 15th, and in celebration of the new blu-ray release, I’m re-watching all 17 classic episodes. Join me, won’t you? “A, B and C” This was an… interesting episode. The…
TV
VIDEO: Don Draper’s Guide to Dating Women
From SNL, here’s Jon Hamm from Mad Men in character giving advice on how to woo the opposite sex. Very well done. I’m tellin’ ya, if Warner Brothers doesn’t sign Hamm ASAP to play Superman, they have room-temperature IQs.
The Prisoner, TV
Revisiting The Prisoner, part 2: Wherein McGoohan (almost) meets his match in Rumpole of the Bailey
In anticipation of the reimagined The Prisoner, coming to AMC November 15th, and in celebration of the new blu-ray release, I’m re-watching all 17 classic episodes. Join me, won’t you? Ah, yes, I now reflect on “The Chimes of Big…
The Prisoner, TV
Revisiting The Prisoner, part 1: whereas McGoohan glares at various people, places and things
There are few things in life I love more than The Prisoner, that great 1960s spy series that was the brilliant creation of actor/writer/producer Patrick McGoohan. I wrote of many of the reasons I loved it in my obituary of…
Movies
Quick movie reviews: Joe catches up, courtesy of Air Canada
Having 24 hours of travel time to kill journeying to the other end of the world does have some benefits. For one, it gave me the chance to catch up with many films I have not had a chance to…
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Photos: The Sydney Opera House
Thanks to a recent business trip I had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful city of Sydney Australia. As a big fan of architecture and design, a must-stop was the phenominal Sydney Opera House. I would write mote about the…
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Twitter Updates for 2009-10-11
At the Vancouver airport for a layover – my trip to Austrailua is almost half-way over. #exausted # See how tired I am? I can't even spell "Australia"… # In Sydney, Australia. Unfortunately my checked bag – with all my…
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Twitter Updates for 2009-10-10
@thechadster I agree with that – and of course it would end with a cliffhanger. "Is this the end of Adam West? Stay tuned!" in reply to thechadster # On the way to the airport… Still pinching myself to make…
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Minimal blogging for a while…
Quick update for my loyal readers (all three of you): I will be traveling for UX business for the next six days so posting will be slim to none… But there should be some great posts and photos of my…
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Twitter Updates for 2009-10-09
Having problems with the VPN software on my work laptop – which is fine, because I'm not traveling for business or anything. Oh, wait… # RT @Trekmovie NEW ARTICLE: JJ Abrams Talks Star Trek Sequel, Shatner, Nimoy, Nick Meyer &…
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Twitter Updates for 2009-10-08
Considering replacing my Twitter picture with one of a cute woman in an desperate attempt to get more followers. # Four usability tests down, two more to go. Good stuff so far. #UX # One more usability test. Already seeing,…
TV
VIDEO: Trailer for Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Since I have not posted about Galactica in a while, here’s the newest trailer for the direct to video movie The Plan, which may be the last time we see our beloved cast together (and it’s directed by THE Edward…
Geek
Unboxing photos of Windows 7 Party Pack
In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft partnered with houseparty.com to let select individuals host Windows 7 launch parties in their homes. Well, I was one of the lucky ones who got approved for a party and I got my party…
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Twitter Updates for 2009-10-07
@SPGrumpypants Cool, I appreciate consistent design. So, are you a genius like a couple of my Chicago pals? in reply to SPGrumpypants # Rain during #atl rush hour = 10+ more minutes of drive time. Sigh. # Today's life lesson:…
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Twitter Updates for 2009-10-06
Ah, yes, nothing makes a day start off better than lots and lots of paperwork… #sarcasm # Ready for tomorrow's usability testing… I think. # AHH… That's better. # Unboxing photos of… a job offer packet from Apple. http://bit.ly/g052l #…