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AMC’s Breaking Bad

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“Say my name….You’re damn right…”  “Shut the F#$@ up and let me die in peace.”   Man, last night’s #BreakingBad was excellent.  The writers just do such a great job.  It’s not just the dialogue either.  The camera work, the directing of the actors’ actions in line with the dialogue, everything, it’s always just so on point and original.  You think they’re going one direction with things, even coming off a little cliche.  But then they switch it up on you and blast something in your face, or just make it so subtle, so realistic.

The character development is in a class of it’s own.  The way they slowly take the time to make you feel for these people is just the way it should be done.  Mike wasn’t a good guy.  He was a bad guy who’s done very bad things in his life.  But, in the end, I felt bad for the guy.  He was genuinely trying just to get out.  He didn’t want any bull from Walt.  But Walt’s obsession with being the big dog wouldn’t let him leave on the terms Mike tried to leave on.  Mike’s words were his demise.  Again, he wasn’t a good guy, few are in this show.  But the writing, etc. developed Mike’s character so very well, with so many levels, as we all realistically have, that it made you want to like him….at least this is how it was for me.

Damn good show.  Sure, it has it’s small flaws, but they’re just that, small.  And I’d be pressed to find them, and don’t want to take the time to do so since it will mean missing out on all the quality awesomeness going on while I’m being a hater.  If you haven’t tried it for yourself, well, my recommendation is you should.  You might not dig it like so many others are.  But it’s mos def worth a shot.

 

– B

 

 

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A Few Flicks B Picked – August 2012

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I’ve spent some time watching a few films recently that I had been holding off seeing for a long while.  Below are my thoughts on them….

Watched the flick #Warrior last night with #TomHardy and #JoelEdgerton.  I had heard it was a decent film.  But I really enjoyed it.  Good story line and the actors’ performances were well done.  Tom was a bit brooding, but I saw nothing wrong with that.  Overall, I felt director #GavinOconner captured the relationships of the Father-Sons and Brother-Brother in a natural way, considering the subject matter and obstacles at hand in the film’s storyline.  It had a lot going on in terms of different story arcs, and did a fine job illustrating them without taking focus off the main subject of the film, which was the relationship between the 2 brothers.  Some might argue the main subject was the fight tournament they enter.  But I think that was more of a capsule to bring the brothers’ relationship to the forefront.  The father’s (Nick Nolte) relationship with his sons was a close second, always overlooking them throughout the film.  Bottom line, if you like fight films you’ll enjoy this movie.  If you like drama and are open-minded to a little action and bruising, you’ll like it also.  Good stuff.  It’s on #Netflicks if you got it and are interested….and haven’t already seen it, of course.

Another film I watched recently was the film #TheThing.  Now, I believed this to be a remake of the 1980’s flick of the same name starring the awesome #KurtRussell, or #JackBurton as I like to call him.  Others may prefer #Snake.  🙂    Anyway, spoiler alert, turns out this film is actually a prequel, with a similar, but different storyline than the original.  The Thing wasn’t anything mind-blowing.  But it was what I expected and all I could really hope for, in terms of action, suspense and horror.  The characters were believable, although, I can’t say you really get to know them very well, even the main female role.  But, alas, when do you ever really get to know horror films’ characters all that well?  If you’re in the mood for a fun movie you can chill and have a couple (or more) beers to, I’d say it’s worth popping in your device of preference.  If you can’t stand horror, aliens or Norwegians, then look elsewhere.

The final movie I’ll talk briefly about is #LucBesson’s #LockOut, starring #GuyPearce.  Yes, I’m a bit of a sci-fi nerd, and have always loved Besson’s #TheFifthElement.  So, I wanted to give this film, although not directed by Besson, a punching and kicking chance.  In the beginning, I must say I had my doubts.  The film came off a bit cheesy and I was in a mode of “what was I thinking”.  But I sat through the first 20-30 minutes and things began to pick up once they transitioned into space….and the female lead, played by #MaggieGrace, was more in the swing of things.  There are two Scottish brother characters in the film that really helped to keep it interesting also.  One brother’s psychotic rants I found to be amusing.  Anywho, this film might be better off untested if you are in the mood for a really good movie.  But if you are bored, why not.

As always, I take no responsibility for any spelling, grammatical, factual or other noticeable errors found in this post.  So rant on something else busters!   🙂

Later.

 

– B

#BryanBachar

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DisHonorable Judge Penis Wrinkle

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You should know: I respect the law and don’t claim to know ish about much of our due process system.  I try to do my best and read up on what I can, follow the rules, you know, not be stupid and cause myself more problems and cost myself more doe.  But I realize I am unaware of mucho.  Nevertheless, I also believe in showing mutual respect.  Some law officials seem to have a stick up their butt and sometimes abuse their power.  But most are coo if you’re coo to them.  It’s all about respect.  Don’t be an ass to them and they won’t be an ass to you.  With this known, read ahead.

Word of advice….even if you go about things in the proper way, getting documents, being respectful, talking to other officers for advice, all in an attempt to learn about our judicial system and current police speed monitoring equipment better, if a judge is a grumpy piece of turd, you’ll get the worst fine he can give you.  He’ll call you out on the slightest of misunderstandings by you, which is his job, obviously.  But he’ll do so in a very snide fashion without any discourse to help further your understanding of where you went wrong as a newb to this kind of stuff.

He’ll also not give you the respect of looking at you while you or he speaks.  Oh, and don’t think your squeaky clean driving record means anything.  All it means is he has the power to diminish it and will do so without any sound reasoning.  Bitter.  Bitter.  Bitter Pepper.

Thanks a lot Judge A. Hole from #YoloCountySuperiorCourt Traffic Division.  Understand the decision with the fine, as I expected the worst there, even if it was cooooold bloooded.  I figured I could get punished through increased fees for trying to get my ticket lowered by providing facts about lidar systems and human error possibilities.  Forgive me for being curious and attempting to use our court system for what it’s there for.  But not allowing me traffic school?  Wow.  That’s just funkin’ uncalled for and, well, just plain ole’ mean.

There goes my clean driving record of 10 years.  And there goes my insurance rates…up, up and away.  If the dishonorable Judege A. Hole was trying to teach me a lesson I did learn something.  I learned that he is a total butthole who doesn’t even acknowledge when a citizen is only trying to go about things in a legit fashion to learn and utilize the freedoms we have as Americans.  I mean, the guy didn’t even look at my evidence.  He just pretty much ignored everything I had to say because he already made up his mind.

The bottom line is there is room for human error with the device in question.  But did he hear that??  Hell nah!!!  He literally told me this is the price I pay for trying to represent myself.  Wow.  Sure, I get that it’s not the most effective method and my argument was probably filled with “ums” and holes.  But it’s a traffic ticket.  Forgive me for not hiring Johnny Cochran’s ghost.  Geez.  Just ridonkeylips.

You know, I get that judges have to put up with a lot of bull.  They have to hear the same crap people try to pull over and over and over.  I can see how irritating it must be.  I also comprehend how much more they know about this stuff than the average Joe, aka muah.  There’s no way I’m going to prove him wrong.  But you know what?  Gimme some respect for going about things in an honorable way.  Don’t take out your bad day on me.  It’s not my fault you’re job is lame.

You’re getting paid by us, the people, to give us a fair shake.  So stop being little baby pissy pants because you didn’t make it to the Supreme Court.  There is no reason I shouldn’t have been allowed traffic school.  That was his call to make since I waived my right to it entering his court room, which I respected.  But I figured there would be some level of mutual respect and understanding as long as my argument was valid, had some sort of evidence and went about things legitimately.  How wrong I was.

Me attempting to do what I did should not be looked at so negatively.  Even the cops there said he was in a bad mood and it was cold he denied me traffic school.  I gave him and the law proper respect and received none by him in return.  No respect.  Straight Dangerfield’ed me.

People are people.  We all have our days.  But leave that shiz at tha door….And now my bitching stops.  🙂  Have a good day everyone.  Just pay the ticket.  It’s not worth it.

 

– B

 

 

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Productive Social Media Sites

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With so many different avenues for social opportunity on the net, it’s hard sometimes not to get caught up in the hype of various sites.  I recommend choosing the ones most beneficial to your cause.  Example: If you’re in it for the job market, #LinkedIn is a good bet.  #Facebook has become a good outlet for businesses (and everything else it seems 🙂 ).  #Twitter is great for just reaching out.  Other useful sites are #Tumblr for media showcasing, #MySpace for bands & filmmakers and #SoundCloud for getting your music heard.

 

– B