I've been trying to get some good use out of my Netflix lately, and it works out that I've also been trying to learn more about comic book characters. I've only watched two episodes of the show so far, and I'm actually kind of liking it.
The plots are pretty simple, and I'm thinking the first season will be a little bit of a chore to sit through. It's definitely not the Spider-Man I know from the movies. This one, you see, has the spider-senses, but uses cartridges for his webbing. Cartridges? That's kind of weak!
But, I'm thinking that the second and third seasons will get better for this show. Judging by the summaries I've read from Netflix, I think they're more of a tightly woven story.
The first episode, "Night of the Lizard," was about one of Spider-Man's professors, Dr. Connors. Dr. Connors lost a limb, and he tried to use science to allow his body to be like a lizard's, in which it could regenerate limbs. This worked for him, but it also made his mind unstable! Don't worry though, Spider-Man saved the day!
The second episode, "The Sting of the Scorpion," was actually a lot like the first. The stories weren't exactly brought together at all, but Scorpion became a villain through the same form of science as the Lizard. Judging by the looks of most of these summaries, Neogenics seems to be the cause. I'll ignore the fact that Neogenics isn't a real type of science, it's actually just an attraction to neon lights, for now! The true villian seemed to be J. Jonah Jameson in this episode though. He created the Scorpion, because he really hates people that hide behind masks. Ironic that he created that, so he could get rid of it. Huh?
Either way, if you're into comic books, or the Marvel Universe, and you feel like doing a little bit of reminiscing to your childhood, I'd suggest checking these out on Netflix Instant Watch!
Thanks for reading!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
The Cap!
Last night I went with a few friends from work to Captain America! I went mostly just to feed my insatiable need for social activity, but I decided that since most Marvel movies are good, and Captain America was my favorite character to use on Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, what could I have to lose?
Well, I just lost $6.50. I did not consider it much of a loss though, because the movie was pretty great! The only thing that upsets me is that beyond what I've learned from Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, I know absolutely nothing about him! Well, I guess that's not the only thing. I did have one actual gripe with the movie. We had a lot of fun with it, because we were just shooting off one-liners left and right, being the only ones in the theater. However, I feel like if it had not been for my friends, that movie would've hardly been funny at all.
So, yeah it was filled with action-y goodness. Yes, I learned something about Captain America. Yes, it was very nice to see a superhero starting off in another time frame aside from current day, for once. But, I felt the movie took itself a little too seriously at times. If I had to give it a thumbs up rating, it'd approximately range itself around 1.7988746314 thumbs up!
I was also thinking that I definitely need to get my hands on X-Men: First Class. It's one of the few Marvel movies I haven't seen yet, and according to all of my friends, it has been the best so far. And I know it takes place during the Cold War, so that'd be another superhero movie that doesn't take place in present day! I need to get on that!
And one more thing. Jeb, my friend, made us stay until all the way after the credits. Apparently, all Marvel movies, except for X-Men: First Class, have previews after the credits that reveal the next Marvel film! I don't want to ruin it for you, so only highlight this if you saw Captain America, but didn't stay for the preview! It's The Avengers! It looks pretty sweeeet!
Thanks for reading, everyone!
Well, I just lost $6.50. I did not consider it much of a loss though, because the movie was pretty great! The only thing that upsets me is that beyond what I've learned from Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, I know absolutely nothing about him! Well, I guess that's not the only thing. I did have one actual gripe with the movie. We had a lot of fun with it, because we were just shooting off one-liners left and right, being the only ones in the theater. However, I feel like if it had not been for my friends, that movie would've hardly been funny at all.
So, yeah it was filled with action-y goodness. Yes, I learned something about Captain America. Yes, it was very nice to see a superhero starting off in another time frame aside from current day, for once. But, I felt the movie took itself a little too seriously at times. If I had to give it a thumbs up rating, it'd approximately range itself around 1.7988746314 thumbs up!
I was also thinking that I definitely need to get my hands on X-Men: First Class. It's one of the few Marvel movies I haven't seen yet, and according to all of my friends, it has been the best so far. And I know it takes place during the Cold War, so that'd be another superhero movie that doesn't take place in present day! I need to get on that!
And one more thing. Jeb, my friend, made us stay until all the way after the credits. Apparently, all Marvel movies, except for X-Men: First Class, have previews after the credits that reveal the next Marvel film! I don't want to ruin it for you, so only highlight this if you saw Captain America, but didn't stay for the preview! It's The Avengers! It looks pretty sweeeet!
Thanks for reading, everyone!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
The Hard Times of RJ Berger
I've never been all that huge on TV shows. Last school year my girlfriend got into the show Weeds, and by about the end of the first season, I was hooked as well. Since we got up to season five of that show, however, nothing has especially hooked me.
Then, about a month ago, I was digging through Netflix Instant Watch and found a little gem I'd been wanting to watch for a while, but was never really sure about. You see, it's hard to have high expectations for a show that lies on a channel with a slew of reality trash. Jersey Snore? No, thanks. Teen Mom? Umm, well, you see... no...
And MTV's attempt at another show, My Life as Liz, which wasn't a reality show, definitely failed whenever I watched it. I often found myself bored, and I had mostly lost all hope in MTV.
But I'd seen commercials for the show, and little bits of the show here and there, and the one or two times I watched it, I laughed for a few minutes. So I decided that I'd check it out, and let me tell you, I was NOT let down!
This show is hilarious! It definitely makes me miss high school, but just the concept of why his life is such a roller coaster is funny in the first place. You see, RJ has something that, stereotypically and superficially, most men would want to have. I think if you can't figure it out for yourself, this show is already not going to be funny for you.
RJ and his friends are definitely immature, but they're in for some good, not very clean, fun. This is NOT a show for kids, but more of an older teen, young adult crowd. I'd say the best age range would be sixteen to twenty-three. I'd also say, keep your kids away from this show at all costs. This is not for them. There are a ton of sexual references, some drug references, some bleeped out curse words, and a bit of violence as well.
If you're wondering more about the show, RJ is a high school nerd. He is tormented by the jocks of the school, in love with the most beautiful girl in school, constantly pursued by this nasty girl Lily, whom you'll learn to hate in no time flat, and is always having misadventures with his best friend Miles. The show deals with issues that a lot of high school kids can face, from bullying, to a divorce. It also deals with some more shallow, but definitely humorous issues, such as when your mom starts dating your (SPOILER) gym coach, or when you lose your innocence to (SPOILER) THE SPAWN OF SATAN (not really, but close).
This show is hilarious, and while it's definitely immature, and the first season gets a little repetitive at times. It's worth a watch. Check out the first season, commercial free on Netflix, and if you like it, check out the rest of the episodes on www.MTV.com, all for free, and completely legal!
Thanks for reading!
Then, about a month ago, I was digging through Netflix Instant Watch and found a little gem I'd been wanting to watch for a while, but was never really sure about. You see, it's hard to have high expectations for a show that lies on a channel with a slew of reality trash. Jersey Snore? No, thanks. Teen Mom? Umm, well, you see... no...
And MTV's attempt at another show, My Life as Liz, which wasn't a reality show, definitely failed whenever I watched it. I often found myself bored, and I had mostly lost all hope in MTV.
But I'd seen commercials for the show, and little bits of the show here and there, and the one or two times I watched it, I laughed for a few minutes. So I decided that I'd check it out, and let me tell you, I was NOT let down!
This show is hilarious! It definitely makes me miss high school, but just the concept of why his life is such a roller coaster is funny in the first place. You see, RJ has something that, stereotypically and superficially, most men would want to have. I think if you can't figure it out for yourself, this show is already not going to be funny for you.
RJ and his friends are definitely immature, but they're in for some good, not very clean, fun. This is NOT a show for kids, but more of an older teen, young adult crowd. I'd say the best age range would be sixteen to twenty-three. I'd also say, keep your kids away from this show at all costs. This is not for them. There are a ton of sexual references, some drug references, some bleeped out curse words, and a bit of violence as well.
If you're wondering more about the show, RJ is a high school nerd. He is tormented by the jocks of the school, in love with the most beautiful girl in school, constantly pursued by this nasty girl Lily, whom you'll learn to hate in no time flat, and is always having misadventures with his best friend Miles. The show deals with issues that a lot of high school kids can face, from bullying, to a divorce. It also deals with some more shallow, but definitely humorous issues, such as when your mom starts dating your (SPOILER) gym coach, or when you lose your innocence to (SPOILER) THE SPAWN OF SATAN (not really, but close).
This show is hilarious, and while it's definitely immature, and the first season gets a little repetitive at times. It's worth a watch. Check out the first season, commercial free on Netflix, and if you like it, check out the rest of the episodes on www.MTV.com, all for free, and completely legal!
Thanks for reading!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Problems in the Horn of Africa!
Hello everyone,
You see, I was going to write a blog post about how we should all go to Free Rice and try to earn thousands of grains of rice for people in the Horn of Africa, around Somalia, and Ethiopia, however, to my dismay, I have discovered that even though it is run by the World Food Programme, Free Rice is unable to give their earned rice to those people. This is sad, but I figure that the least I can do now is to help educate others on the problem, and how we can all help!
The main problem lies in southern Somalia. A famine has been declared in that region, and now millions of lives are at stake. A famine being declared means that at least 20% of households are currently facing extreme food shortages. Apparently there is currently a drought in this region that has helped to cause the problem. There are also very high food and fuel prices in this region. Another problem was with a group called the Shebab, which forced aid out of the country. Now, finally, they are allowing people to help again, but were resistant because they believed that we were sending spies and Christian crusaders.
Now that we can help again, I urge you to look into your options. For those of you with a few dollars to spare, go check out this page. Your donations are tax deductible in the United States, and you'd be giving one of the most direct forms of help. However, if you do not have money, you can help by spreading the word. Most of us have Facebooks, Twitters, or are part of some social network. Post a status about the famine, with a link to how someone can help if they so choose. Education on the issue could help speed up the process of aiding these people, and it takes less than a minute to post a status update!
One more thing you can do is take this quiz. It's five questions long, and takes about two minutes. It doesn't matter if your answers are wrong or right, and you can learn more about the situation as well. Taking the quiz will help to feed a child in need. Also, once you've finished, it gives you the opportunity to send out the message to your Facebook or Twitter feed.
All the help you can give would be greatly appreciated. I know that this problem doesn't affect myself, and it may not affect you. Many people's lives are at risk though, and if you can take a few minutes of your day to spread the word, or donate to the cause, it'd be a great thing to do.
Thank you for reading.
A News Article on the Famine
The WFP Crisis Page with Up-to-Date Information on the Situation
You see, I was going to write a blog post about how we should all go to Free Rice and try to earn thousands of grains of rice for people in the Horn of Africa, around Somalia, and Ethiopia, however, to my dismay, I have discovered that even though it is run by the World Food Programme, Free Rice is unable to give their earned rice to those people. This is sad, but I figure that the least I can do now is to help educate others on the problem, and how we can all help!
The main problem lies in southern Somalia. A famine has been declared in that region, and now millions of lives are at stake. A famine being declared means that at least 20% of households are currently facing extreme food shortages. Apparently there is currently a drought in this region that has helped to cause the problem. There are also very high food and fuel prices in this region. Another problem was with a group called the Shebab, which forced aid out of the country. Now, finally, they are allowing people to help again, but were resistant because they believed that we were sending spies and Christian crusaders.
Now that we can help again, I urge you to look into your options. For those of you with a few dollars to spare, go check out this page. Your donations are tax deductible in the United States, and you'd be giving one of the most direct forms of help. However, if you do not have money, you can help by spreading the word. Most of us have Facebooks, Twitters, or are part of some social network. Post a status about the famine, with a link to how someone can help if they so choose. Education on the issue could help speed up the process of aiding these people, and it takes less than a minute to post a status update!
One more thing you can do is take this quiz. It's five questions long, and takes about two minutes. It doesn't matter if your answers are wrong or right, and you can learn more about the situation as well. Taking the quiz will help to feed a child in need. Also, once you've finished, it gives you the opportunity to send out the message to your Facebook or Twitter feed.
All the help you can give would be greatly appreciated. I know that this problem doesn't affect myself, and it may not affect you. Many people's lives are at risk though, and if you can take a few minutes of your day to spread the word, or donate to the cause, it'd be a great thing to do.
Thank you for reading.
A News Article on the Famine
The WFP Crisis Page with Up-to-Date Information on the Situation
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Education in Nerdery!
Hello everyone!
Okay, so almost all of my readers, of either this blog, or The Gamers Corp probably know that I hope to someday work as a video game journalist. Most people also know that this will take an immense amount of knowledge on things that nerds love.
I'm a big fan of Star Wars, the original Star Trek, Roleplaying Games, Anime, Sci-Fi Movies (Not to be mistaken with SyFy movies, yikes!), and Mountain Dew!
I would like to ask all of you though, what things do you find to be nerdy? Recommend some of your favorite Sci-Fi, Horror, or Fantasy movies, some of your favorite Anime shows, some good TV shows, and maybe a good book. I'd love to expand my proficiency in all things nerd-tastic! What are some of your favorite games? Shoot anything my way! I'd love to learn about it. I think it'll be lots of fun. Also, once I've finished learning about it, we could probably have conversations on it! Conversation is the #1 learning activity in my book!
So shoot me a comment, or like my page on Facebook, and post there! I check them both daily! (I know that seems hard to believe, since I haven't posted here in months! I really do check this blog multiple times a day though. Why don't I post more often? GREAT question!)
And if you're wondering how I'm educating myself right now, I'm currently just starting Blood+: Part One, and I'll be starting my first play through ever of Persona 4!
Thanks for reading everyone!
Okay, so almost all of my readers, of either this blog, or The Gamers Corp probably know that I hope to someday work as a video game journalist. Most people also know that this will take an immense amount of knowledge on things that nerds love.
I'm a big fan of Star Wars, the original Star Trek, Roleplaying Games, Anime, Sci-Fi Movies (Not to be mistaken with SyFy movies, yikes!), and Mountain Dew!
I would like to ask all of you though, what things do you find to be nerdy? Recommend some of your favorite Sci-Fi, Horror, or Fantasy movies, some of your favorite Anime shows, some good TV shows, and maybe a good book. I'd love to expand my proficiency in all things nerd-tastic! What are some of your favorite games? Shoot anything my way! I'd love to learn about it. I think it'll be lots of fun. Also, once I've finished learning about it, we could probably have conversations on it! Conversation is the #1 learning activity in my book!
So shoot me a comment, or like my page on Facebook, and post there! I check them both daily! (I know that seems hard to believe, since I haven't posted here in months! I really do check this blog multiple times a day though. Why don't I post more often? GREAT question!)
And if you're wondering how I'm educating myself right now, I'm currently just starting Blood+: Part One, and I'll be starting my first play through ever of Persona 4!
Thanks for reading everyone!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Back in Action!
I promised a blog post as soon as I found out about my job status for next year, and I'll just start with.
YEAH!!!
I received a letter today telling me I've been placed in W. W. Holes Hall and I couldn't be any happier than I am now. This is the best news I've gotten in a long time, and I'm so excited! I already know two of my co-workers, and I'll find out on Friday who the rest of them are.
I also decided a while back that there was no way I was going to go back to Clarkfield over the summer, and I have talked to my mom about it, and I may be able to take some summer classes. I've already registered for three, and plan on taking them. I just have to line up a living space for the summer, and maybe a part time job, and I'll be good to go. If anyone knows of anywhere in St. Cloud looking for part-time help over the summer, send me their way, I'm their man!
Sorry to make it so short, but I have class soon, and I just wanted to let everyone know! Thanks for reading!
YEAH!!!
I received a letter today telling me I've been placed in W. W. Holes Hall and I couldn't be any happier than I am now. This is the best news I've gotten in a long time, and I'm so excited! I already know two of my co-workers, and I'll find out on Friday who the rest of them are.
I also decided a while back that there was no way I was going to go back to Clarkfield over the summer, and I have talked to my mom about it, and I may be able to take some summer classes. I've already registered for three, and plan on taking them. I just have to line up a living space for the summer, and maybe a part time job, and I'll be good to go. If anyone knows of anywhere in St. Cloud looking for part-time help over the summer, send me their way, I'm their man!
Sorry to make it so short, but I have class soon, and I just wanted to let everyone know! Thanks for reading!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Forgive Me Please!
Hello everyone,
I want you all to know that I frequently check my blog. I don't know why. Maybe I just expect it to update itself. Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I don't really have any excuses aside from lack of motivation, and I just wanted to make this post to update you a little, and let you know that I haven't forgotten my blog! In fact, I've actually made another blog!
My New Gaming Blog
That is my new gaming blog called "Gamers Corp." (Said, Gamerscore, I think the name sounds cool! :P ) Anyways, I know in the past I've told you all that I'd love to someday work as a video game journalist, so I thought I'd get some further experience. Now you'll know that if you come to this blog you can expect to see things about movies, music, and myself, and nothing about video games. If video games are your thing however, please head on over and check it out, and maybe become a follower if you wish! ;)
I've also been reading books lately to expand my knowledge on the subject. A professor here, Matt Barton has written two books on video games, and I'm currently reading his book Dungeons and Desktops. It's thoroughly entertaining, and I actually see it being the first book I've finished in quite a while, and in case you're reading over from BookSneeze, don't worry, I haven't forgotten the book you sent me, it's greatly appreciated, I just haven't gotten around to it yet, but I promise I won't let you down!
If anyone knows any other books on the subject, please don't hesitate to comment on my post. I want to learn as much as I can, especially since they don't exactly teach video game journalism at SCSU.
Thanks for reading again everyone! I really enjoy blogging, and I just wanted to let you know I haven't given up on it! I just haven't had the time or the motivation!
Have a wonderful day!
ALSO, I ALMOST FORGOT.
I reapplied for the Community Adviser position at my university, and I'm very excited because the interview went very well. I have really missed my job, and I would love nothing more than to get it back. I'll know on Monday if that dream will be a reality, and I'll update this as soon as I find out!
Okay, bye!
I want you all to know that I frequently check my blog. I don't know why. Maybe I just expect it to update itself. Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I don't really have any excuses aside from lack of motivation, and I just wanted to make this post to update you a little, and let you know that I haven't forgotten my blog! In fact, I've actually made another blog!
My New Gaming Blog
That is my new gaming blog called "Gamers Corp." (Said, Gamerscore, I think the name sounds cool! :P ) Anyways, I know in the past I've told you all that I'd love to someday work as a video game journalist, so I thought I'd get some further experience. Now you'll know that if you come to this blog you can expect to see things about movies, music, and myself, and nothing about video games. If video games are your thing however, please head on over and check it out, and maybe become a follower if you wish! ;)
I've also been reading books lately to expand my knowledge on the subject. A professor here, Matt Barton has written two books on video games, and I'm currently reading his book Dungeons and Desktops. It's thoroughly entertaining, and I actually see it being the first book I've finished in quite a while, and in case you're reading over from BookSneeze, don't worry, I haven't forgotten the book you sent me, it's greatly appreciated, I just haven't gotten around to it yet, but I promise I won't let you down!
If anyone knows any other books on the subject, please don't hesitate to comment on my post. I want to learn as much as I can, especially since they don't exactly teach video game journalism at SCSU.
Thanks for reading again everyone! I really enjoy blogging, and I just wanted to let you know I haven't given up on it! I just haven't had the time or the motivation!
Have a wonderful day!
ALSO, I ALMOST FORGOT.
I reapplied for the Community Adviser position at my university, and I'm very excited because the interview went very well. I have really missed my job, and I would love nothing more than to get it back. I'll know on Monday if that dream will be a reality, and I'll update this as soon as I find out!
Okay, bye!
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