Dear Lamar,
Quest for 5 baby!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Ugly Truth
Take your cliche romantic film, add a little raunchy/sexual comedy, and throw in the versatile king leonidas (Gerard Butler) in a role as the ideal alpha male, and a promising actress (Katherine Heighl) who delivers time after time playing a dominant female role in a history of movies with the stereotypical male dogs, and you get this lovely piece of work. In spite of the continuous under-rating of those moron movie "intellectual" heads over at rotten tomatoes, this movie is infested with sick, average, guy sexual jokes yet tweaked with the charm of a simple fall-in-love romance you find yourself walking into a theatre featuring a cross between The Notebook and Wedding Crashers. Either way you know what youre getting yourself into, a cute love flick, or a good two hours worth of laughter you'd never expect. Ditto.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Lebron Hype
So all of this hype the past few weeks about the Nike video confiscation scandal of prince James (word to Skip Bayless) being dunked on has finally been solved to the wondering public. And one word describes the outcome, disappointing. With all of the hype and excitement the media has rattled this topic up about Lebron getting dunked on was perhaps made to cover up the real disappointment, Nike's fail pride in confiscating such footage of a scrimmage game to protect their number one endorsement. Cleveland's king's opinion on this matter was no where to be found, and left a negative connotation to the public in a catch-22 manner: he was either too embarrased to comment on the issue, or just had nothing to say about it. Either way, the only positive thing to note from this bravado of thrill was the collegiate student who was expected to receive fame from dunking on the "king" reacted as if nothing happened. I guess Bron Bron would have benefited from not skipping college, eh?
btw, found this video off of a youtube account named as "kobecamp2009", sweet.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Secret Life of the American Teenager
So the very likeable/cherishable ABC family channel who's known for having programs that touch the heart and provide a sense of unity in family relatable by many people across the nation, has a hit new show that isn't all what families have to be proud of. Teenage sex. Although having a strong theme behind strength in family, family orientation, and sticking to the motto "blood is thicker than water" this family-based show seems to justify and promote underage sex. Personally I dont disagree or defy any of the messages this show is trying to send through viewers across the nation, but I notice a sense of controversy in the show's screenplay and advertisements. Throughout the show it seems as if they throw the word "sex" out about 10x in every scene, and is somewhat the central thesis of the program. But usually in every commercial break or after every episode the producers put in a 20 second infomercial on the cast promoting teen-age abstinence. I don't know what to think, but as much as I want to quit watching the show, I cant.
Nelson Mandela Tribute
Nelson Mandela wins the Arthur Ash award @ the ESPY's presented by our very fly president Mr. Barack Obama, with a short video presentation color-commentated by Morgan Freeman.
Nelson looks like Morgan with asian eyes. This really was a moving moment.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
T-Mac #3
Don't mide this steezy pic of T-Mac, there is more important news. 
NBA.COM::Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady will swap his No. 1 uniform number for No. 3.
McGrady's old number will go to new teammate Trevor Ariza, the Lakers forward who agreed to a multiyear deal with Houston on July 2.
McGrady wore No. 3 in high school. He is making the switch to promote his humanitarian efforts in the Darfur region of the Sudan and a documentary on his summer 2007 visits to refugee camps in the region. The documentary, "3 Points," is set for release this fall. The title refers to goals of peace, protection and punishment.
McGrady has donated $75,000 to a humanitarian project in Darfur. He had microfracture surgery on his left knee in late February. Doctors say he needs up to 12 months to recover.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Brooklyn Fare Advert.
Okay, once this little project caught my eye, I was sold. I am a big fan of genius/innovative propaganda in simple product advertising such as coffee-shop goods. This gourmet coffee-shop uses the "talks to you" technique in putting labels on all their items that speak out to the consumer. Also loving the comedic slap in the face to Starbucks with its coffee-cup sleeves. This just might be my new favorite coffee-joint. Okay, I'm enjoying this too much, I need to grab some of their napkins and literally "wipe that smile off my face".
Twitter!!!
Finally succumbed to the Twitter craze this media world has now resolved to. Follow me.
http://twitter.com/atribecalldmike
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Reality TV + Food = Great Television
Given, I am an avid fan of reality television and support the entertainment provided by it, in contrary to many television watchers out there. To many, reality television defeats the purpose in the sense of "sitcom", and just isn't good enough as the daily channel 5 news. Reality TV has really been over shadowed by shows portraying lives of rich white kids, celebrities, and figures in pop culture who have become famous because of their mistakes. What most people don't notice is food network's The Next Food Network Star. This reality-game show is a contest of a selected amount of aspiring t.v. chef's competing for the opportunity to have their own program on one of the two only channels on cable television that appreciates the quality of food. This in my opinion is reality t.v. at its finest. Original in that it is helping out aspiring people achieve their professions, Exciting in that people get cut based on how good their food tastes, and Dope in that who would have thought that a bunch of people cooking food can entertain 100000+ people enough to tune into next week's broadcast. I admit, it got me hooked.
River Surfing
Geographically-designed rivers create a wave-like motion attracting local New Zealand surfers. One great thing L.A. is missing from the land down under. I'm jealous.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
#37
The last Michael Jackson - Laker related post for a while, I promise. As Queensbridge's finest Ron Artest inked the deal to a guaranteed championship in the bright and beautiful city of Los Angeles, the choice of what outrageous number to wear on this year's jersey has to come special of L.A.'s magical nature. In consideration and tribute to his musical legend, Ron Artest is choosing to wear number 37 this year on his chest. It represents how many weeks Thriller has stayed number one when it was first released to the public by the man in the mirror. So thanks Michael, and thanks Ron, bad-reputated guys are really recognized for good deeds in the long run.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Public Enemies
YESSSSSSSS. John Dillinger is bad ass. Summer's biggest blockbuster we've been waiting for has finally come. This ridiculously awesome gangster flick has solemnly justified bank robbing, defying all moral values, and added a comedic touch to portraying Dillinger's life. With an always perfect and strong performance by Johnny Depp, you really can't see the difference between Dillinger and Captain Jack. With very well directed action scenes and not to mention an underated love story in the midst of escaping from coppers every scene, Public Enemy #1 follows exactly as the tale goes, it definitely is most wanted.
Artest to perform at next year's Laker Parade
So much off-season drama already in the NBA, and as the old saying goes, "As soon as one door closes, another one opens." As fan-favorite and newest hometown hero Trevor Ariza dismisses any chances of re-signing with the championship Lakers, he turns to venture on his quest for more fortune in a business-first based league. In search of a 9million dollar salary, he learns to find out to be settled with a 6 million dollar contract. Guess what? About the same amount the Lakers offered him. But because basketball is still a business, and the influence of agents, Trevor Ariza won't be seeing another championship for the next 5 years. While Ron Artest gets to bask under the L.A. sun and perform some of his album shit at next year's parade. Thanks for letting us all down Trev., but it's all good, you will be "appreciated" in Houston.
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