Category: Ruminations
HD DVD Craters; Sony Rides the Wave
February 20th, 2008Link: http://www.highdefdigest.com/
Whether they are cunning strategists or simply have had an incredible streak of dumb luck, credit Sony for perfectly navigating the HD movie format war. Not only has Blu-ray emerged victorious, the timing of HD DVD's demise just might tip the scales for the PlayStation 3.
I've Seen the Light, but Where Did It Come From?
February 19th, 2008In another episode of "Watching Movies Way Too Closely," we look at how the lighting always seems to be perfect, even when it isn't.
Warning: Potential spoilers ahead.
Pac-Man Fever? I Think I'm Cured
January 29th, 2008Link: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:k9ftxqt5ldhe
Once or twice I've read a review that concluded, "unless you were around at the time, you just won't get it." Now I know what they mean.
No Sympathy for the Protagonist
January 24th, 2008Warning: If you haven't seen Dr. Zhivago, Vanilla Sky or Sideways, here be spoilers.
I Want My Music YouTube
January 23rd, 2008Link: http://www.youtube.com/
Besides cheating Viacom out of billions of dollars and providing fame and fortune to Britney Spears fans and dramatic prairie dogs, YouTube has become an excellent source for music videos.
