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Brian Wilson presents SMiLE on DVD [2005]

For Brian Wilson fans who just can’t get enough of SMiLE, there’s now a DVD! The DVD is two discs, one with feature-length documentary with the story of SMiLE, the other with a live performance. There is also a ton of bonus material including solo piano performances, a photo gallery, recording session video, interviews, and [...]

Millions

Millions recently gained a limited release in the United States. The movie is the brainchild of UK writer Frank Cottrell Boyce, who has been working on this script for quite some time and never really thought it would make it as a movie. But director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) picked it up, [...]

No More Classes @ RIT

On Friday, I participated in the commencement ceremonies at RIT. I am finished with classes forever at RIT. The only thing left that I need to do is my capstone project, which I hope to finish this summer, or at least by the fall. My capstone will be a thesis in HCI; it will relate [...]

Star Wars Movie Ranking

With Episode III released in theaters this weekend, the Star Wars movie series is complete. How did the new episodes compare to the old? Let’s rank them:

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Empire is by far the best Star Wars movie. From Hoth to Cloudy City, this movie has everything.
Episode IV: A New Hope
The first Star [...]

My National League All-Stars

C: Ramon Hernandez, Padres
The former Athletics All-Star catcher is now in the NL for his second season and showing success. He is flying under the radar of many All-Star voters (even I almost missed him), so I wouldn’t be surprised to see Paul LoDuca earn the starting spot as catcher.
1B: Derrek Lee, Cubs
Derrek has [...]