Wednesday, November 11, 2009
November 11, 2009 - Day 167
I had another hard time with deciding on today's picture. It was essentially the same shot - a shot from on the fence. The only difference was what side I took it from, and in the end, they came out as similar, but totally different pictures.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009 - Day 166
I think this acorn really has the feel of the season. In fact, and this isn't a hint, this pic might even look good framed and put up on a wall during the Halloween season. Of course, you really need to see this in large size to fully get what I am talking about. Lots of detail that way.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
November 7, 2009 - Day 163
Leftover Halloween candy, but interestingly enough, not anything we bought. We stopped buying candy after maybe 5 total trick or treaters total in the first 3 years we lived here.
Friday, November 06, 2009
November 6, 2009 - Day 162
For best results when saying a prayer, lean to your left as much as possible.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
November 5, 2009 - Day 161
I had a real hard time today deciding on the shot. What made it hard it really hard is they are the exact same shot, just one in color and one in sepia. I think they both have positive aspects. In the end, I did go with the sepia one, but I included both here for your enjoyment...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
November 4, 2009 - Day 160
Grow little tree, GROW!
You really do have to enlarge this to see the detail. Otherwise, it doesn't look all that special.
This is the Mandarin tree in our backyard. Last year we planted it and got one fruit, and not an edible one. This year, there is growing fruit aplenty. Hopefully, something is edible this year.
You really do have to enlarge this to see the detail. Otherwise, it doesn't look all that special.
This is the Mandarin tree in our backyard. Last year we planted it and got one fruit, and not an edible one. This year, there is growing fruit aplenty. Hopefully, something is edible this year.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Manuel on Movies #15
It has been a couple of months since the last update, but not too many movies since the last post. Just been too busy I guess!
This was a pretty fun movie because there are very few movies, outside of Halloween, that really focus on the holiday of Halloween and have it as the focus of the movie rather than just a time frame in the background. It was interesting because it was made up of a bunch of interconnecting stories that all take place in the same little town. Think of it as a horror Pulp Fiction. The acting is pretty good and has a surprising amount of well known people in it. The horror isn't too scary and more of the fun variety so it can be enjoyed by those who get a little too scared at horror films. Nothing really too scary about it, but fun nonetheless. 7 out of 10
I quite enjoyed this movie and loved the Blair Witch/Cloverfield style it was filmed in. I love me a good zombie movie and although the monsters in this film were not technically zombies, it was close enough. The characters in the film were pretty dumb, but that usually doesn't take anything away from the movie for me. I just thought the close quarters of an apartment building and the hand held camera lended to a creepy, claustrophobic type, horror film where something bad could happen at any second. There is something creepy about films like this rather than the normal horror films that have such a distracting score in order to creep you out. Sometimes silence is scarier. 7.5 out of 10
A masterpiece. Really, there is not much else that can be said. Tarantino has done it again and I was so happy that this film lived up to all they hype and expectations I had. The reviews were pretty mixed, and understandably so. This is not a movie for everyone. If not a Tarantino fan, I can see people hating it. You have to realize that Tarantino likes to write long, drawn out scenes with a lot of talking. For some people like me, the writing is beautiful and contributes greatly towards building the characters, the mood, and the story. For other people, they see these long scenes of people just talking as nothing but filler that can put one to sleep. A lot of people were disappointed that there was not more of Brad Pitt and his Basterds. And well, yeah, they are wonderful in every scene they are in, but the movie is about more than them. If not for the other characters, this movie would not be the complete movie that this is. I blame it partially on some misleading trailers on the tone of the film, but this movie was nothing short of perfection in my eyes. 10 out of 10
Another, "Man you have to see this movie, it is so funny!" film. I thought it was pretty decent, but not the funniest movie I have seen in a while. I think Paul Rudd is awesome in everything he does, but Jason Segal kind of gets on my nerves for some reason. It gave me a few laughs, but thinking back on it, I can't think of anything in particular that was too funny and that isn't really a good sign when you are talking about recollecting a movie. Maybe the recent surge in "Bro-Mance" films could be coming to an end? 6.5 out of 10
This was a nice little gem. The poster is a little misleading. "From the director of Superbad" and starring some of the people from Apatow films makes it seem like it will be another gross out, drop dead funny comedy. It really isn't, and that is intentional. There are some pretty funny parts, but this film about college kids working at an amusement park is more a cross between a teen(but older) angst film and a love story. The acting is pretty solid in it and it has a pretty decent story. It drags a tiny bit towards the end, but if you enjoy little independent films like this that concentrate more on story than anything else, this movie is worth a pickup. 7.5 out of 10
Oh HELL YEAH! This movie rocked! Seriously, I know that this film is going to get plenty of views at my house once it comes out on Blu Ray because Jess and I LOVED it. It is just a good fun time. More of a comedy than a horror film, this movie had us cracking up. Woody Harrelson reminded us just how funny he is and Jessie Eisenberg is brilliant. As a guy who loves zombie films, this heads to the top of my list and it is a list filled with great movies. Really, if I had to describe the movie in one word, it would be "fun." This is a damn fun movie and I lobved every single minute of it. From Metallica playing in the opening credits to the surprise cameo to the action packed ending, this is a wonderful movie! 9.5 out of 10
This was a pretty fun movie because there are very few movies, outside of Halloween, that really focus on the holiday of Halloween and have it as the focus of the movie rather than just a time frame in the background. It was interesting because it was made up of a bunch of interconnecting stories that all take place in the same little town. Think of it as a horror Pulp Fiction. The acting is pretty good and has a surprising amount of well known people in it. The horror isn't too scary and more of the fun variety so it can be enjoyed by those who get a little too scared at horror films. Nothing really too scary about it, but fun nonetheless. 7 out of 10
I quite enjoyed this movie and loved the Blair Witch/Cloverfield style it was filmed in. I love me a good zombie movie and although the monsters in this film were not technically zombies, it was close enough. The characters in the film were pretty dumb, but that usually doesn't take anything away from the movie for me. I just thought the close quarters of an apartment building and the hand held camera lended to a creepy, claustrophobic type, horror film where something bad could happen at any second. There is something creepy about films like this rather than the normal horror films that have such a distracting score in order to creep you out. Sometimes silence is scarier. 7.5 out of 10
A masterpiece. Really, there is not much else that can be said. Tarantino has done it again and I was so happy that this film lived up to all they hype and expectations I had. The reviews were pretty mixed, and understandably so. This is not a movie for everyone. If not a Tarantino fan, I can see people hating it. You have to realize that Tarantino likes to write long, drawn out scenes with a lot of talking. For some people like me, the writing is beautiful and contributes greatly towards building the characters, the mood, and the story. For other people, they see these long scenes of people just talking as nothing but filler that can put one to sleep. A lot of people were disappointed that there was not more of Brad Pitt and his Basterds. And well, yeah, they are wonderful in every scene they are in, but the movie is about more than them. If not for the other characters, this movie would not be the complete movie that this is. I blame it partially on some misleading trailers on the tone of the film, but this movie was nothing short of perfection in my eyes. 10 out of 10
Another, "Man you have to see this movie, it is so funny!" film. I thought it was pretty decent, but not the funniest movie I have seen in a while. I think Paul Rudd is awesome in everything he does, but Jason Segal kind of gets on my nerves for some reason. It gave me a few laughs, but thinking back on it, I can't think of anything in particular that was too funny and that isn't really a good sign when you are talking about recollecting a movie. Maybe the recent surge in "Bro-Mance" films could be coming to an end? 6.5 out of 10
This was a nice little gem. The poster is a little misleading. "From the director of Superbad" and starring some of the people from Apatow films makes it seem like it will be another gross out, drop dead funny comedy. It really isn't, and that is intentional. There are some pretty funny parts, but this film about college kids working at an amusement park is more a cross between a teen(but older) angst film and a love story. The acting is pretty solid in it and it has a pretty decent story. It drags a tiny bit towards the end, but if you enjoy little independent films like this that concentrate more on story than anything else, this movie is worth a pickup. 7.5 out of 10
Oh HELL YEAH! This movie rocked! Seriously, I know that this film is going to get plenty of views at my house once it comes out on Blu Ray because Jess and I LOVED it. It is just a good fun time. More of a comedy than a horror film, this movie had us cracking up. Woody Harrelson reminded us just how funny he is and Jessie Eisenberg is brilliant. As a guy who loves zombie films, this heads to the top of my list and it is a list filled with great movies. Really, if I had to describe the movie in one word, it would be "fun." This is a damn fun movie and I lobved every single minute of it. From Metallica playing in the opening credits to the surprise cameo to the action packed ending, this is a wonderful movie! 9.5 out of 10
November 3, 2009 - Day 159
After a long, hard day of work, I didn't feel too inspired to take a picture. So, because the work day went well, I will just give myself a thumbs up!
Monday, November 02, 2009
November 2, 2009 - Day 158
7 years ago today. These were our cake toppers as well as the wedding favor given out to everyone. I love you Jess. Each and every day with you, my best friend, is an amazingly wonderful adventure.
November 1, 2009 - Day 157
It is November and the Halloween season is officially behind us and we now move on to Christmas (Screw Thanksgiving) Time for the monsters to pack up and go in their box 'til next year...
A special thanks to fellow blogger Sal for his willingness to let me borrow his prized collection for these photo shoots. I had a TON of fun!
A special thanks to fellow blogger Sal for his willingness to let me borrow his prized collection for these photo shoots. I had a TON of fun!
Sunday, November 01, 2009
October 31, 2009 - Day 156
Last night was another great Halloween party at Jason's house, seen here in drag. I thought this photo was so good, I had to make it my photo of the day!
Below is the link to all our other pictures from the night!
Halloween 2009!
Below is the link to all our other pictures from the night!
Halloween 2009!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
October 29, 2009 - Day 154
A few more pictures tonight highlighted by the classic horror icons. These are probably the last of the horror pictures as tomorrow I probably won't get a chance to upload pictures or at least get a chance to take night pictures as we are going to San Francisco to do a question and answer event with Kevin Smith! It should be a hilariously good time. I might take my picture of the day tomorrow morning, but of course, it won't be too scary in broad daylight. SO, you might get a picture tomorrow afternoon, but if not, possibly no pictures until Sunday as I will save Saturday's picture of the day for the Halloween party we will be going to. Picture of the day is first...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009 - Day 153
I didn't have time for as many shots tonight, but I still managed to get in a few! The top one is my picture of the day and then the usual alternates.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
October 27, 2009 - Day 152
Another day, another set of scary pictures. Today I decided to focus on some of the horror icons of today. Not the "classic" Universal horror characters, but the ones people in my age group grew up on. Like yesterday, I had a real hard time deciding. So, the first one is considered my pic of the day and the rest are alternates (but many I like just as much!).
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