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Development of Prey 2 has not been cancelled but the game will not be released in 2012 as planned. The delay is due to the fact that game development has not progressed satisfactorily this past year, and the game does not currently meet our quality standards. Prey 2 has shown great promise and we regret disappointing our fans. We have made a substantial investment in game development to deliver the experience fans want. We are determined only to release the AAA game that fans rightfully expect, and are unwilling to compromise our quality standards to meet a release schedule.
Reader Comments
happppppy to hear it, really happy
Take your time, make the best game you can. It's not a disappointment I am happy to wait for a great game. Love the work you guys are doing! Thank-you for the brilliant games. Can't wait for Prey 2! 😀
whatever you do, please do not cancel the game.
prey is one of my favorite shooters of all time and a sequel even if it only has the slightest connections to the first game would be something great.
make it come out in ten years if you have to, just don't cancel it.
Just one thing : please, do not cancel the game.
I would much rather see this than the publishers forcing devs to release on a rigid schedule and end with a poor game. Thanks Bethesda!
It is good to hear that the game is not cancelled. I cannot wait for it to come out, but if it is delayed in order to be a better game, then by all means: do it.
So…I assume they were about to cancel it and void contract with Human Head, but then the news leaked, Bethesda saw the reaction of public (DO NOT F***ING CANCEL IT!) and thus decided to not cancel it, but postpone it. And I would not be surprised if Bethesda took it away from Human Head and gave it to some other studio, perhaps more capable to deliver milestones.
Still, good news, the concept and trailers are just fantastic. Hopefully it still ends up being great.
It is a dower that we not getting the game this year. But thank you for letting use fans know. Please DO NOT CANCEL this game, myself for one am happy to wait for a nice AAA game a bit long that not have the game at all. Or worse still it have big problems with like Mass Effect 3. I love Prey and the Prey 2 sound like it will be a blockbuster.
Ouch! I bet "the game does not currently meet our quality standards" and "game development has not progressed satisfactorily" really boosts the developers morals!
As long as it's better than Rage for the PC.
I will bet anything that the MAss Effect 3 fiasco saved Prey 2
Now that the monopoly for space RPG/Shooters has been overthrown, there is a serious market for fans who want to play a game a a multi-species environment like this
Yeah i smell BS. With Dishonored having such a positive fan reaction and Skyrim DLC in the works, Prey2 probably just got pushed to the back burner.
Look, it's simple: DON'T CANCEL THE GAME!
I'm glad to hear that it isn't cancelled! I guess it's hard to live up to all the devoted fans expectations so I'm glad you realized that you guys needed some more time and took it!
Can't wait for the finished result! :3 Keep up the good work guys!
At least, its been delayed.
From what I recall, Prey 1 was also delayed.
Prey 1 being released for PS3 is unlikely according to this thread: http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30412
But maybe it could be included as a bonus for Prey 2.
Good news! I prefer Prey 2 than Doom 4.
I have the first game, I liked the use of the portals, the character has personality and history. I always imagined, during the combat between dimensions, pass a portal and see Gordon Freeman, a brief encounter during the dimensional transport X)
"We are determined only to release the AAA game that fans rightfully expect, and are unwilling to compromise our quality standards to meet a release schedule."
Hmmm… so what happened to Skyrim, then?
They released it. And I for one am extremely grateful I didn't have to wait another year for it.
Over 100 hours in, not a single glitch by the way (PC).
Skyrim certain met my standard along with the standard of 9 million other gamers. Skyrim has sold 12 million, but I exclude the ps3 sales
It starts as AAA. Then a wave of commercial begins, awesome trailers (real footage of the game), famous people (cinema, tv, youtube) promote the product. Events may occur without meaning, with the chance of signed copies for the fanboys in some weird party, with famous people (cinema, television) walking in the mess, robots, looking the consumer with a look of "sick nerds".
Then got to the point where the public was already drugged with an overdose of information, was emotionally involved.
Release! the holy grail!
In the first week another wave of praise, innovation and excitement, the first bugs appear, but all very recent.
Thousands of sales! awards! vlogs with some weird guy about her "life" inside the game. Youtubers using bad words to promote the amazing ways to play.
More sales!
Near the end of the first month, the headache worsened for some users (bugs). Forums, blogs started to receive constant complaints, people lost game data, texture problems, framerate drop, instabilities, increasing the public anger, because with the massive use, the problems increase in geographical scale. Some programmers say "you need update your graphics card driver" they thinking the modern user is a retarded. a lot of explanations about the consoles, choose the best for this or that.. who cares! we cannot open a console to update the hardware.
The user gets lost, reading a lot of technical shit everywhere. At this point, people buy a BBB or CCC.
People with 100 hours inside PC without bugs? liar!
1000 hours here, because the main quest broken 2 times, no mods!
Both with and without mods, on PC: 142 hours in Skyrim. Zero. Bugs. Zero. Broken. Quests. Zero glitches, hiccups or crashes. Both with, and without, mods.
Bugs are not my problem with Skyrim. My problem with Skyrim was this: it was advertised as an RPG. I bought it to buy an RPG. What I got, was a soulless action game with a million equally soulless fetch quests. What Bethesda got, was one less customer.
Works better as first person shooter (offline MMO). Dude, bugs are the worst problem now, there a lots of people stuck, they can´t play in some cases. You have luck!
I agree with you about the RPG factor, a game where you choose warrior, but you use everything, there are no real feeling about improve, no numbers? a simple MMO have a better interface to change more things about the char.
Put a little health/magic/stamina and perk here, there.. now my soldier have more powerfull granades, ak47 and open a new armor! Why not see your conditions, resistence, where you learn that skill? Show the itens using the entire screen is usefull? Huge space lost for a good interface!
Why i need be everything? this no make sense.. imagine join an partie, where everybody are basicly the same thing now (warrior,thief,mage) and each one with full perks! but each one chose a stone in the begin… a "XP boost" for accelerate level, is a character class?
So next time explain "do not improve all perks, for a better sense of class".
And the game is linear.. oh gosh.. extremely easy, the big enemy are bugs and that pile of crap with collision, trying killing you all the time inside houses, caves, ruins.
i am frustrated…
I agree, the game get boring really fast :/ I cant play anymore its like there is no progression
The RPG element was heavily modified for better understanding of the user. The player today, not all, but a big part, are not interested in tables, numbers and so on.. if i agree 100% with this, no, but works ok to attract the generation born during the rise of the shooters, youngs who just enjoy less talk and more action.
The main point now are the updates, so that everyone can play without problems, but updates are a second game, big development cicles.
Believe me, I've finished off the game with 1000 hours (exploration, climb, fight, quests) with few problems, yes i hate the invisible polygons too… and some times, a npc that did not work properly, but no total loss (PC).
Related to level up, the process is manual/automatic, points are gained by using the different skills available until you get the master, there are a mouse/joystick influence on this i think, because for console users, click to improve or drag things are not functional. The numbers are present, but the team opted for something more fluid, simple.
I think the DLC should bring many improvements regarding the quests, levels, etc. More updates are coming to fix the problems.
When I speak of a lack of RPG elements in the game, I do not mean tables, charts and spreadsheets. Far as I am concerned, numbers, levels and skill points are throwbacks we no longer need. This isn't table top; I control my character.
What I mean when I say role play, are choices, dialogue options and branching quest and story lines.
Kingdoms of Amalur is a far better role playing game than Skyrim. Skrim looks pretty – and that's all it has. And even then its behind every RPG out there except Amalur, even in terms of appearance. And that failing, crippled leg is the only Bethesda had to stand on, to boot.
Skyrim certainly dosen't meet AAA standard, but AAAAA standard.
Only thing need to improve is the dull physical system.
I'm really glad to hear that, I want you to know that this is one of my most anticipated shooters since about Bioshock.
I would, however, like you as the publisher company and Zenimax as the owners of the company to have a bit more communication with us about things like this, if I remember correctly the story about this being canceled popped on the internet what? like a month ago?
I don't think that amount of wait is justifiable for a simple "we haven't canceled Prey 2" message.
Anyways, good to hear this regardless!
Please oh please cancel this game! It has clearly ruined what legacy Prey 1 built up. Another 'American marine type first person shooter' yeah we need more of them! Come on Bethesda, you're awesome and this would just be a stain on YOUR legacy!
the demo you guys had at Quakecon last year looked amazing! Please don't cancel and please include co-op! 🙂
At E3 i noticed some RAGE like texture streaming while the character was climbing, i guess there are concerns about engine issues so the game doesnt perfom as well as expected.
Better to come out when it done right rather push an incomplete game out.
Remember that you promised to make a good pc version
Rage has problems with texture. fall from the elevator. get stuck in the sewer. weird ragdoll. the car disappear. Now put this problems in looping for a short game, little updates, no chance for better light or textures (idtech5 nonsense) and 20GB for 8 hours! no level editor in the end.
Very well finished!
Skyrim is a masterpiece, if compared with Rage.
Didnt say anythign about skyrim.
I was reffering to the distaster rage was on pc and how humanhead always used id' tech. I show similar texture loading in E3 demos in prey 2.
In any case, rage does not even have lighting, of any kinda. Just HDR to simulate lighting, its crazy i know. Also took 20 hours to do everything.
human head is using idtech 4, rage used idtech 5. idtech 4 has been around for a LONG time and is very stable engine-wise its powered about every id and Bethesda backed game that has hit this gen. (excluding rage and skyrim/oblivion) It's powered games suck as quake wars, quake 4, doom 3, wolfenstein, prey, brink, etc. there is NO question in it's abilities.
Doom 3, Quake 4 and Wolf 2 = ugly normal maps, too dark and a forced level of specular effect in the surfaces. Prey is a dark game, ok, but I really liked the story. I remember an interview talking about the production, in the old days of 3d Realms. After the shutdown, silence, and then returned through the Human Head, creators of the game Rune, one of my favorites.
I do not know why they speak so well of the id Tech 3 and 4 at the end… very limited in space, lighting and multiplayer.
I really enjoy the unreal engine, from the first Unreal, always more open scenes and less dark.
I am just saying that i show similar streaming, perhaps they decided to adopt the idea. TO be honest IDtech 5 is a joke. Its like going backwards.
I just hope that engine wont turn like rage due to the streaming i saw in E3.
I found it ridiculous when id spoke about the possibility of doom 4, use more than one bluray. This volume is not signal of amazing game, but that massive texture… i wonder about mod for this tech "you need 2 terabyte only for unified texture, uncompressed. this is the minimun for home user size".
This remember the old times with 2,4,6 discs for cinematic, audio and game… a waste, now with cloud tecnology for store, the user need wait someting 2 or 4 times the size of a operation system, and in the end, is just a damn game… worse if is boring.
Good, can't wait to see more.
Good stuff. I haven't pre-ordered anything in a while, like years, but this along with Dishonored is definitely worth it.
I am hoping for a Brink 2. So you know… whenever you guys have time… no need for a Doom 4 and Quake 5 right now.
I don't care when it comes out as long as it actually comes out. Please dont cancel it, it has great potential and prey was the first video game i got for xbox. spring release of 2013 would be nice
Sad to hear, but I respect that. Great art takes time.
Good news. Can't wait for Prey 2 but its better to have the game up to par like you said.
Thats a shame, I was looking forward to the StarWars style Bounty Hunter gameplay… Hopefully this doesn't drop off the boards like command and conquer Tiberium…( first person shooter) continue trying to improve it any way possible, hell borrow some ideas from movies or tv shows if needed.
quality standards
rogue warrior
Bethesda is publishing the games not making them.
Prey= human head
rogue warrior= zombie studios with a finishing from rebellion.
now skyrim release date reveal.
Good for you, Bethesda.
There have been some nasty rumours floating around about the dealings between Zenimax and Human Head. Please, please don't descend into the pit that Activision and EA inhabit as publishers! I'm not jumping to conclusions about how Zenimax views developers and IP here, just conveying my fears about what Zenimax could become.
Remember what Todd Howard said about the benefits of letting developers exercise their creative talents with relative freedom (Skyrim Game Jam)? I think that's a fantastic idea to follow within reasonable bounds.
I trust Bethesda, to NOT act like EA. By delaying this game only thing I can give is respect to your company, goals, and vision.
Sad to hear, I was really looking forward to this! 🙁
How inconvenient for the Prey 2 Devs. Bethesda finally stumbles onto their hitherto missing Quality Standards. Unfortunate timing.
What??? Prey 2 will not be released in 2012?!? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO(stop to drink a glass of water): OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Prey 1 was a terrible, terrible game. One of the worst FPS games I've ever played. I have no idea why Bethesda ever thought a sequel was going to be any better. Glad they stopped wasting their resources on it.
I don't mind waiting for this game so take all the time you need and make it awesome.
i am hugely relieved that this game is not being cancelled. but i think that in consolation for making us wait longer, you guys should release more gameplay footage! 😀
I smell another Duke Nukem. Previews I've seen of this game show no respect for the established canon.
This is a relief, considering what happened with Bethsoft's short-lived Star Trek license. Definitely do not cancel it.


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Before you can understand just how bizarre the QB situation in Denver is right now, you must first go back through recent events to understand how we got to this point.
Way back in 2008, the Broncos were among the more stable franchises in the NFL. They had Mike Shanahan as their coach for life. They had Jay Cutler as their developing QB of the future. Everything seemed okay. Not great, mind you. The 2008 season ended in utter disaster. And Cutler was already well on his way to becoming the sulkiest sulker that ever sulked. But he was talented, to be certain, talented enough to keep in the fold for ten more years.
But then Pat Bowlen fired Shanahan and brought in Josh McDaniels, that fiery young whippersnapper who instantly clashed with Cutler and shipped him off to Chicago in exchange for Kyle Orton, a less talented QB but a QB McDaniels preferred because he felt Orton could be more easily controlled. So that was the catalyst for everything: an egotistical young coach trying to prove that the franchise QB wasn't going to show him up.
In a way, Josh McDaniels is to blame for everything that has come since.
And what has come since is this: Orton performing admirably (but not spectacularly) in McDaniels' first season. a season that started off well only to end in a tailspin, McDaniels drafting Tim Tebow as the franchise's Gritmaster in Chief, Orton staving off Tebow by balling out of his mind for the first dozen games of 2010, only to tail off late and finally open the door for Tebow, who played impressively at times in the Broncos' final three regular season games.
That brief flash of potential is the last that Broncos fans have seen of Tebow. Since then, the Broncos have brought in John Elway to manage the team, and Elway found McDaniels' replacement in John Fox. Neither man was responsible for drafting Tebow, and therefore neither man feels obligated to give him a chance. This happens all the time with football coaches and GMs. For some reason, if you were drafted by the last administration, you can't possibly be part of the team's new future. And so Tebow was buried on the depth chart and Orton remained the starter after almost being traded to the Dolphins.
This situation hurts everyone involved. It hurts Orton because Orton is a perfectly capable QB who's been jerked around by his front office. It hurts Tebow, because Tebow played decently only to feel that he was buried for political reasons (it didn't help that someone with the team blabbed to Michael Silver that Tebow was the fourth best QB on the team). It hurts the rest of the Broncos roster, because no one on the team really knows how the situation will play out. It hurts Fox and Elway, because both men don't seem to have a clear vision for who they want back there after nearly discarding of Tebow and Orton. It hurts Brady Quinn because Brady Quinn still exists. And it hurts Broncos fans, because they were told Tebow was their new franchise QB, saw Tebow play well, and then never saw him again, and the only explanation as to why has come from a coach and GM they don't trust.
That's why you have fans going out and buying space on billboards demanding that Tebow start. They like Orton, but they know he's not the final answer, and they think Tebow deserves a fair shot to show he's the one. If Broncos fans were given the choice to do it all over again, don't you think they'd choose to rewind to 2008 and keep things exactly as they were, especially with Cutler's recent success in Chicago? I know I wouldn't if I were a Denver fan.
This has been a swift fall for what had been one of the more well-regarded franchises in football. This whole QB situation has made the team dysfunctional (indeed, Fox was hired only after a zillion other coaches turned the gig down), perhaps permanently so. They should have traded Orton and let Tebow sink or swim this year. That would have been the decisive move, the move that would have given this franchise an idea of where it's going. Instead, they kept both men, showed little loyalty to either, and are paying the price. Don't be surprised if this team is starting from scratch again two years from now.

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Ghost Town (US - BD)
Gabe watches David Koepp's second swing at an 'I see dead people' movie
Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) hates people, but has found the perfect job. As a dentist he can shove utensils into the mouths of those that may want to engage him in conversation. But Pincus' perfect little life is compromised when he briefly dies during a routine medical exam. Now Pincus can see dead people, and they all want to talk to him. One particularly smarmy ghost named Frank (Greg Kinnear) strikes a deal with the humanity shunning dentist—if Pincus can break up Frank's widow Gwen's (Tea Leoni) latest relationship, Frank will keep the other ghosts away.
Director David Koepp, Steven Spielberg's go-to script doctor, has basically made a comedic sequel to his previous ghost story, 1999's Stir of Echoes. Stir of Echoes was almost entirely overshadowed by 1999's more popular supernatural melodrama The Sixth Sense. Both films were modern retellings of classic ghost story themes, and apparently Koepp didn't feel like he was done with the subject, because Ghost Town explores all the same themes minus the horror story overtones. In fact, Koepp also sort of re-explores many of the same undertones found in Stir of Echoes, those of discovering or rediscovering one's self through ghost-induced trauma. Perhaps he really liked these themes and figured he could re-evaluate them without incident since very few people actually saw Stir of Echoes.
The three leads are cast very much by type. Ricky Gervais plays yet another misanthropic loser, Greg Kinnear plays yet another cocksure bastard, and Tea Leoni plays yet another awkward victim. Casting for type is boring, but it does sort of serve a purpose, especially for harmless romantic comedies like this one. Koepp seems to have hired his cast at least partially based on their improvisational skills. For the highest paid scriptwriter in the world, Koepp obviously understands the value of good ad-libbing. This offers a lot of natural warmth to a film that basically only works because of its natural warmth.
Up until this point Koepp hadn't attempted a straight comedy, he'd only directed thrillers and horror movies. Jurassic Park, Spider-Man and Zuthura all have some reasonably funny lines, but the only real comedy I can find in the man's writer's CV is the dreadful Death Becomes Her. Based on these facts even a trace of genuine humour should probably be considered successful. I personally racked up about five laugh-out-loud moments, which is a pretty good average for me, and my eyes rolled only once or twice. The bad taste line is more or less never pushed, which is a bit disappointing, but this also means I didn't have to sit through another hour and a half of fart jokes. It's a perfectly pleasant little movie.
Ghost Town has a pleasant look to go along with its pleasant script and performances. A quick look at cinematographer Fred Murphy's IMDb page seems to reveal he, too, was cast for type. The man's filmography is full of candy coloured mainstream comedies, and slicker than shit horror movies. Ghost Town is bursting with bright pastels, even flesh tones, and soft lighting schemes. The story is set in New York during fall, a universe geared towards the colourful, and the costumes and set designs are equally warm. The hi-def transfer works best in these solid colours, which would likely feature noise on a standard definition transfer, and the solid blacks, like Kinnear's suit, which is stunningly dark and hard edged. My problem with all this sharpness is the special effects scenes, which are few and far between. There are actually two surprise moments in the film that are ruined by the obvious presence of a green screen, where a green screen is not apparently needed.
Ghost Town is not a very aurally impressive motion picture. Dialogue heavy romantic comedies, even ones involving ghosts, aren't the ideal forum for Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtracks. The dialogue is perfectly clear and even moves around the channels a bit, but it doesn't fully envelope the surround sound experience. Even the bustle of New York city is basically missing from the mix, as Ghost Town is a pleasant movie, and violent bustle isn't pleasant. There is a touch of whizzing vehicular noise, and chatty ghosts moving throughout the rear channels, but on the whole only the music is going to do much to let you know all six channels are even working. Geoff Zanelli's score is as equally pleasant as the rest of the film, as it buzzes with the same slightly jazzy overtones often equated with New York City, but it's also just as unoriginal, and underwhelming.
Things start with a commentary track featuring Koepp and Gervais. Things start out not so well, as Koepp's self-introduction isn't recorded, but things get better pretty quickly. Koepp's Stir of Echoes commentary was a personal favourite in the earlier days of DVD, so I expected to enjoy myself, and wasn't disappointed. Koepp is intelligent and not at all afraid of self-effacement. Gervais is a nice cherry on the top, offering funny bits here and there without totally refocusing the discussion. When things really slow down Gervais makes fun of the situation, which is much appreciate by a guy like me who's forced to listen to these things even when he hates the movie they're based on. And by the way, Ricky, I did listen to the whole thing. 'Symbology' is not a word, you are correct.
'The Making of Ghost Town' is your basic made-for-TV featurette, featuring on set interviews with various cast and crew members who have nothing but great things to say about the production, behind the scenes footage that shows how easy going and fun the filming obviously was (right), and scenes from the film that somehow also found their way into the trailer. The whole thing runs about twenty-two minutes. 'Ghostly Effects' is a two minute look at the production of a few of the film's less than impressive digital effects. 'Some People Can Do It' finishes the extras with a series of amusing outtakes, mostly featuring Gervais losing his cool.
On the whole Ghost Town features but one surprise—it isn't that bad. Point of fact, I'd even call it a good time at the movies, though I'm forced to lower my expectations to meet the film half way. It's no masterpiece, but I'd have to be a total prick to hate the thing. I definitely recommend the film to fans of all the lead actors. Though nobody really pushes themselves, they fully meet expectations. I also recommend the film to lazy couples looking for an easy date night. I don't recommend the film to hard core horror fanatics scouring Netflix for ghost stories, unless they're particularly afraid of love.
*Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray release.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Billy Gates Member Join Date: November 2005 Location: United States Posts: 651
Good review Gabe.
I really enjoyed this one, I thought it was just a very pleasant, GOOD comedy. One of the few PG-13 comedies I've laughed at and liked recently in the age of Apatow.
I really enjoyed this one, I thought it was just a very pleasant, GOOD comedy. One of the few PG-13 comedies I've laughed at and liked recently in the age of Apatow.
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
Can't really go too far wrong with Gervais
Mr.White Member Join Date: November 2005 Location: United States Posts: 143
Good Review Gabe, I totally agree. I had no expectations for this at all, and was pleasantly surprised. I wouldn't buy it, but if I saw it come on TV or something I'd probably watch it again.
Really liked the soundtrack as well.
Really liked the soundtrack as well.
Pixarfan517 Member Join Date: August 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,478
I saw this movie a couple times. It was cute but I won't see it again. Liked it, didn't love it.
David Blackwell Senior Member Join Date: February 2004 Location: United States Posts: 2,835
definitely an enjoyable film.
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Disc Details
Release Date: 27th December 2008
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 French, Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Portuguese and Spanish
Extras: Director/Actor Commentary, The Making of Ghost Town, 'Ghostly Effects', 'Some People Can Do It'
Easter Egg: No
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Director: David Koepp
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Meet the teacher you'll never forget…
THE TEACHER (Učiteľka)
A film by: Jan Hřebejk and Petr Jarchovský
Cast: Zuzana Mauréry, Csongor Kassai, Ladislav Hrusovsky, Zuzana Konečná
Slovakia, Czech Republic / 2017 / 103 min / Black Comedy / Drama / Not Rated
In Slovak w/ English subtitles
From Oscar-nominated director Jan Hřebejk (DIVIDED WE FALL, KAWASAKI'S ROSE) and loosely inspired by true events, comes this new pitch-black comedy. In a middle school classroom in 1980s Bratislava, maniacal school teacher Comrade Drazdechova (played hilariously to the hilt by Zuzana Mauréry, Best Actress Winner at Karlovy Vary) uses her Communist party connections to manipulate her student's parents for her own gain. Comrade Drazdechova's mounting abuses results in a PTA meeting from hell. in which parents and the school administrators face off against each other – and themselves.
Writer: Petr Jarchovský
Producer(s): Zuzana Mistríková, Jan Prušinovský, Ondřej Zima, Ľubica Orechovská, Tibor Búza, Katerina Ondrejková
Cinematography: Martin Ziaran
Music: Michal Novinski
Editing: Vladimír Barák
85% Fresh Rating on Rotten Tomatoes: Full Review
"Engaging….Shades of 12 Angry Men" – The New York Times. Full Review
"Caustically Clever" – The Village Voice. Full Review
"Impressive" -Film Journal International. Full Review
Karlovy Vary: Winner, Best Actress, Zuzana Mauréry


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When Storms Come and Devastate Your World
We live on a planet filled with storms. Some of them are huge....like Hurricane Sandy. Others weather patterns are rather small and cause little havoc.
There are storms in our personal lives as well. Some of them tend to be crushing, while others come and go without incident.
About 2000 years ago, the Son of God left the perfection of heaven and entered our storm-filled world. He came here to die. There upon the cross, Jesus endured the "hurricane" of God's wrath against sin. Yes....God hates sin that much....but He also loves us that much.
When the storms of life leave you confused and frustrated, just remember this: God is never surprised by what happens....and He is never out of position to help anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord. God saw it before it took place....and He is the ultimate "first responder." "Nothing is all creation is hidden from God's sight." (Hebrews 4:13)
We don't have answers to all the "why's" of every storm. But we have something even better....we have been given a demonstration of God's eternal love once and for all. Christ suffered through a massive "hurricane" in order to save us from sin, death, and hell.
"Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin." (1 Peter 4:1) Suffering has a way of teaching us what really matters in life. Without suffering, we tend to become complacent and we remain pretty self-reliant. When we are brought to our knees through suffering, we are reminded of the One who gives and who takes away.
The temptation is to think that God has forgotten you when you are suffering. Nothing could be further from the truth. He is right there in the midst of it with you....that is, if you believe in the Lord. Just because it feels like God is against you doesn't make it true. You and I cannot believe everything we think.
Without faith in Christ, suffering in this world is only a foretaste of what is to come. With faith in Jesus, suffering is used by God to refine us and draw us closer to Him. Those who reject Christ are in essence "wasting" all of their suffering. They are not gaining anything beneficial from it.
Have you been wasting your suffering? Have you been so busy blaming God that you have missed out on the depth of character that God wants to produce in those who accept His Son? We are all by nature prone to blame God....rather than to trust Him. We tend to think that He is out to punish us....when in fact, Jesus came to earth not to condemn the world, but to save it. (John 3:17)
Do you know the Savior, and does He know you? Or have your personal storms in life led you to curse Him rather than to praise Him? Cursing the Creator has never helped anyone rise up in hope or get any relief in the midst of suffering. The path to peace is to bring our hurt and pain and confusion to Christ. That is much easier said than done....but millions of believers around the world are doing it in the midst of their storms....including many believers on the East Coast of America today after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
Storms in this life can bring much suffering. Storms in the next life are far worse....that is, for those who enter that realm without Jesus. There is no good reason for you to say "no" to Christ today. Just open your heart and your mind, and believe that He loves you and that He died for your sins on the cross.
If you do, it won't make all your storms in this life go away....but it sure will strengthen you to press on when the going gets tough.
Just remember....He pressed on for you so that you could live forever with Him. Believe it....receive it....and be changed by the One who bore God's wrath against sin. If God was not a God of love, He would have never sent His only Son to suffer and to save us from the ultimate hurricane.


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January 23, 2014
At work, some matters have been on hold but now you will get the green light. Continue to work as diligently as you have been in the pass to ensure success. Have faith that your plans are on target. Soul Affirmation: Anticipation of a beautiful immediate future lights up my week. Lucky Numbers: 18, 53, 54
A message this week may necessitate travel on your part, and you may feel obligated to do something you don't want to. Let the energy flow past you and do what you think is best. Who you are is who you are—be glad about it! Soul Affirmation: People love me when I love them. Lucky Numbers: 9, 22, 41
Use better judgment with regard to financial matters. Stop rationalizing. Money is important. Do something about the fact that you might find yourself broke more often than you wish. Continuing to deny it will delay doing something about it. Soul Affirmation: I find comfort in the familiar. Lucky Numbers: 1, 22, 51
This week make your spiritual interest pay off in cash. Enough of goodness for goodness sake. You've got bills to pay. People expect generosity from a big hearted person like you. Ask them for something in return or they'll drain you. Soul Affirmation: I call on my creative talents to pay my bills. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 8
Compromise to get what you want this week. You'll want to meet others half-way, and in the long run, you'll get what you want anyway. You can afford to be gracious and giving. Do it with all your heart and soul. Soul Affirmation: My emotions provide me a pathway into the sunshine of my being. Lucky Numbers: 6, 17, 43
Money matters may seem a little unstable this week; postpone a shopping trip. On the plus side, however, your friends are unusually supportive and wonderful. You'll enjoy conversations and being with another, especially after dark! Soul Affirmation: I enjoy working with others this week. Lucky Numbers: 19, 30, 50
Personal goals are important to you this week, and you'll want to budget some time to spend on formulating plans for your brilliant future. Something that happens without your knowledge is going to prove to be a huge benefit. Enjoy your lucky streak! Soul Affirmation: My life itself is my greatest creation. Lucky Numbers: 7, 40, 43
Your straight-up attitude is going to come in handy this week. Plain talk is favored; keep it simple so others will understand where you're coming from. You'll get a lot done if you stick to a plan this week. Soul Affirmation: I forgive, forget and keep on moving towards my good fortune. Lucky Numbers: 1, 29, 31
This is a good week to think about long-term plans. Your mind is clear and your vision of things to come will be lighted by your razor-sharp instincts. All week long be careful not to sound too sarcastic when you tell people stuff that you know and they don't. Soul Affirmation: I keep my eyes open for the love that is everywhere. Lucky Numbers: 17, 18, 20
The clever way you think could expose you to an experience for you unlike any you've had recently. Move forward. Get into it. Don't doubt your ability to handle it. Don't let your mind get crowded with too much useless information. Love is simpler than you think. Soul Affirmation: I allow good feelings to flow into my life with ease Lucky Numbers: 6, 21, 34
If someone has told you that you are more mental than emotional, believe them. This week especially your mind will be working a mile a minute to make sure that what you feel is good for you to feel. Cover the mental processes with an emotional facade, but keep thinking about what is best. Soul Affirmation: I give special attention to special friends Lucky Numbers: 3, 45, 51
Usually you're not much for gambling. You like to investigate and make sure before you make your move. This week you are lucky. Move on impulse. Follow your heart. Pay close attention to the love needs of your mate this week. The needs of children call. Soul Affirmation: I can be whoever I am conscious of being. Lucky Numbers: 12, 32, 53


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Arsenal target Aleksandar Dragovic has hinted that he would consider a summer move to the Premier League, reports Sky Sports.
The FC Basel defender has attracted admiring glances from a host of English clubs, with Southampton, Everton, and Sunderland all believed to be monitoring the Austrian international's situation in Switzerland.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been credited with an interest in bringing the centre-back to the Emirates Stadium when the transfer window reopens on July 1, but will face widespread competition for the player's signature.
Dragovic is fast building a reputation as one of the most highly rated young defenders in Europe, after a series of impressive performances for Basel in the Europa League this campaign.
At 22, he still has his best years ahead of him, so the decision on his next choice of club will be important for his continued development, with the opportunity to link-up with Wenger in north London likely to be the biggest draw.
The Arsenal boss is renowned for nurturing promising young talent and will look to convince Dragovic that his long-term future will be best served under his tutelage.
Dragovic has made clear his intention to follow in the footsteps of his fellow countryman Andreas Wiemann, who has also enjoyed a promising campaign in England's top-flight with Aston Villa.
"I regular speak to Andreas, who has told me a lot about how much he enjoys playing in England," he is quoted by The Sun.
"Its competition at the highest level, which is what I'm looking for. The fans are fantastic, and the clubs command a lot of respect around the world."


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So, last weekend I attended a retreat at Holy Cross Monastery - a wonderful place on the Hudson River in upstate NY, which was still frozen and snowy when we arrived on Friday. And I must admit I was a bit intimidated by the idea of visiting a monastery, but everyone there was very welcoming and friendly. I don't really have interior shots or photos of the building, which is about 100 years old, and lovely, but I did snap a few shots outdoors of the melting snow:
It was such a beautiful, inspiring place. The monks make incense there, and the faint, sharp smell permeates everything - even my own clothes smelled of incense when I returned. To me, the incense smells like cedar and South Texas, and Taos. The insides of the buildings were warm, creaky, book-lined, and cozy, with wheezy radiators and singing pipes, which reminded me of the lodges I stayed in at Glacier National Park. The chapel is a gorgeous, high-ceilinged place, and its simple white plaster walls with heavy wooden beams and wood flooring remind me of the missions in San Antonio. The photo I linked to, by the way, is from the Flickr stream of one of the monks of Holy Cross, and his pictures are amazing.
Above all, I loved that it was a place to be very quiet - from Friday night at 8:30 PM until Sunday morning at 11:30 AM, we were asked to observe complete silence. It sounds intimidating (and it was, at first), but the kind of quiet and contemplation this leads to was incredible. I was grateful for a holiday from chit chat and talking, and I know I was able to think about things, and interact with people in a way that I never would have done otherwise.
Each office on Saturday was dedicated to prayers for the people of Haiti, and in between services a monk was assigned to remain in the chapel and pray for the safety of the rescuers and survivors there. I was so impressed by the spirit of kindness that pervades this place. Oh, and the food was out of this world. I highly recommend it, whatever your faith background, as a quiet place to appreciate the beauty outside and re-connect with a spirit of calmness.


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Santos president Luis Álvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro has rejected the idea of selling his prized asset Neymar to Manchester City.
Following reports appearing in Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo on Thursday that City will offer a blank cheque for the Brazilian superstar, Ribeiro has rubbished suggestions he may seek to cash in.
While he admitted it was "not a lack of funds" that would prevent a sale to Manchester City, Ribeiro insists there is no amount of money he would accept from the Premier League champions.
"I anticipate my answer to any bids that might come: the answer is no," he said. "Neymar will stay at Santos until 2014, and I hope that he'll continue here for even longer."
Despite his disappointing performance for Brazil in a 2-1 friendly defeat to England on Wednesday, Neymar is widely considered one of the world's most prestigious talents and has a long list of suitors.
And with Roberto Mancini's men trailing Manchester United in the title race, the Italian is keen to learn from the lessons of last summer - when his side were pipped to the signings of Robin Van Persie, Eden Hazard and Javi Martinez - by making an early move for the 21-year-old.
Ribeiro, however, is adamant Neymar is going nowhere.
He added: "I have a very clear basis for Neymar staying here, resisting offers from the Spanish clubs [Barcelona and Real Madrid, in 2011], for one basic reason: he's happy.
"He costs us a relatively modest amount of money, given his talent. His presence translates into intangible gains, like our fan base growing 20% in the last two years."
Ribeiro even admitted he has taken inspiration from a former Santos president, who dug in to ensure Pele did not leave the club during his pomp.
He added: "It's the repetition of the phenomenon experienced in the the 50s and 60s, when Pele attracted a legion of new fans, that went beyond the limits of the city.
"Repeating history is not very creative, but what Athie [Jorge Coury, former Santos president] did with Pele has inspired me."


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Is anybody familiar with Notre Dame Stadium Seating
I will be at the game tomorrow supporting the Miaze and Blue. My tickets are section 17 row 3. I was wondering if anybody is familiar with how Notre Dame's seating works. FWIW I was told that row 3 is actually row 1 because 1 & 2 are on the field. I was also told it's supposed to be right behind the MMB. I just can't wait to find out so any help would be much appreciated.


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they do definitely read your application. but in my packet, i got someone else's acceptance letter from the dean...
kitty, you may want to check out my thread title "is this rediculous or what!". While the scholarship part may not be so relevant, the admistrative workings of Touro may be of some interest to you.. it seems like something weird is going on there... just some more info for you, THEY DEF. READ YOUR APPLICATION AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. My acceptance was very personal; the dean commented on some of the aspects he enjoyed the most or was the most impressed with.
i just bumped it to the top of the where should i go next fall general page
Sorry to hear of your troubles legalkitty, best of luck.Touro's future building is really nice (which might make the commute a bit better): http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-lilaw0225,0,3382720.story
Dear Legalkitty,Tribeca isn't so great anyway. Wherever you end up, they will be all the more awesome for having you. Chin up!Love,Sue Me Now


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Apple has redesigned the iPhone 4's antennas for Verizon, perhaps to foil the "death grip" problem that roiled AT&T customers last summer, an expert said today.
"They've moved things around, and my guess is that they went to a dual antenna," said Spencer Webb, an antenna engineer with nearly a dozen patents to his credit, and president of AntennaSys , a mobile device antenna design and consulting firm.
Webb was reacting to photographs that have been published on the Web which show a different configuration for the slots in the external stainless steel frame, which houses the phone's antennas.
Shortly after the introduction of the AT&T iPhone 4 last summer, customers complained that holding the device in certain ways or touching it in specific spots lowered signal strength and dropped calls.
Experts, including Web, explained at the time that placing part of one's hand over a slot degraded performance by bridging the separate antennas, changing the length of the cellular antenna and thus its ability to receive and transmit.
The iPhone destined for Verizon has four such slots, one near the top, the other near the bottom on each side. The original iPhone 4 sported three slots, one on the top, and one low on each side.
Based on the number of slots and their symmetrical position, Webb speculated that the Verizon iPhone has two identical cellular antennas. Covering a slot on one side of the new iPhone may hamper reception, but the phone should still be able to receive and transmit properly as long as the other isn't similarly bridged by a finger or palm.
"That looks like it's a possibility," said Webb, who like everyone prior to Feb. 10 when Verizon's iPhone goes public , was taking an educated guess. "Apple might have done something clever here by scrambling to come up with a better solution, two cellular antennas."
Others have also said that Verizon iPhone has multiple cellular antennas.
The technology site AnandTech , which was among the first last year to quantify the signal loss of iPhone 4's "death grip," said that Verizon requires dual-receive antennas for devices that access its network.
AnandTech, however, claimed that the top of the Verizon iPhone -- the frame segment defined by the two slots at the top of either side -- was the second receive antenna.
On AT&T's iPhone, the top of the frame was split with a slot, one segment part of the cellular antenna, the other a section of the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS antenna.
If the top of the Verizon iPhone is a second receive antenna, what happened to the one for Wi-Fi?
Webb thinks he knows.
"There's evidence that Apple moved the Wi-Fi antenna into the case, under the glass back," said Webb after poring over available photographs and looking at the some of the smartphone's testing documents published this week on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Web site.
One clue that the move was feasible is the lack of a SIM card slot; AT&T's model has one, but Verizon's does not.
"As soon as you get rid of the SIM card, you get a whole lot of real estate inside the phone," said Webb. "Enough to shove a Wi-Fi antenna behind the glass back."
By moving the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS antenna inside the iPhone, it freed space for Apple to craft two cellular antennas within the steel frame, Webb added.
Unlike journalists and bloggers who had brief hands-on time with the Verizon iPhone at the Tuesday launch event, Webb declined to speculate on how well the new antenna design will handle calls and data, or whether the "death grip" may return to haunt Apple.
"We'll see how it works next month, but I think the steps Apple took were all good," said Webb.
Gregg Keizer covers Microsoft, security issues, Apple, Web browsers and general technology breaking news for Computerworld. Follow Gregg on Twitter at @gkeizer , or subscribe to Gregg's RSS feed . His e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com .
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Serial Mom: Collector's Edition (US - DVD R1)
Gabe also hates the 'Brown Word', non-recyclers, and white after Labor Day...
Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen Turner) is the perfect mother of two perfect kids, and she's married to the perfect husband. She lives on a perfect street in a perfect neighbourhood, where she cooks perfect meals in her perfect kitchen. But there are threats to Beverly's perfect life everywhere, and she's not going to take it lying down—she's going to make a difference, she's going to kill those that trespass against her, her family, and common decency.
I like John Waters in theory more than practice. I'm happy he's here, I'm happy he's making movies, and I happy he's got his fans. I'm especially happy he's got the time to be interviewed for so many documentaries. Unfortunately I don't really like watching John Waters movies, but there are two exceptions— Hairspray and Serial Mom.
Serial Mom is clever film that mixes and mingles John Waters' favourite elements—gross out humour, raw language, celebrity worship, and all the little idiosyncrasies of Americana. Here the filth obsessed writer/director deals with the American obsession with celebrity trials, tasteless talk shows, and serial killers, while making heartfelt statements about tolerance and hypocrisy. Waters is also an expert fan of gory horror films (he's almost like a historian, actually), and Serial Mom is really the only horror homage in his collection. Waters includes both scene specific homage, and several scenes of characters watching scenes from his exploitation favourites. The only thing missing here is Devine.
"Chip, you know how I hate the brown word"
Serial Mom is wonderfully sarcastic without a shade of subtlety. There isn't an honest image in the piece, yet there's an honest charm to the tone. Waters samples the insidious perversions David Lynch's suburban nightmares, and the colourful, pleasant oddness of Edward Scissorhand's neighbourhood, then cranks the knob up to Pink Flamingos. Ok, not that far, but we're talking a few clicks beyond Hairspray. It's hard to put my finger on what makes the film successful where other Waters films have failed, but it probably has something to do with Kathleen Turner's peachy keen performance.
I mean, there's never been much doubt that Turner was awesome, but Serial Mom is likely the finest and funniest thing she's done since Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Beverly Sutphin is a nuanced yet theatrical, and plenty odd enough to find an easy place in Water's repertoire. Turner takes it over the top, but her performance is never numbing or obnoxious. And her smile is positively infectious. The actors around her are pretty good too, but more in keeping with Water's studio average, and mostly played as purposefully arch.
"I saw blood, but it was brown, not red like the horror movies, but real!"
Serial Mom is a partial homage to the sometimes purposeful humour of Hershel Gordon Lewis, but Waters actually keeps the gross out gore humour to a minimum (he actually seems to be making a point of it sometimes), though there is a great gag involving an unceremoniously removed liver. Some of the better gags are at the expense of the status quo and conservative treatment of less than traditional lifestyles, which sticks it warmly in tune with the rest of Water's comedies. Some of the verbal humour is flat and childish (also in-keeping with Water's filmography), but there are some frightfully quotable one-liners. The best joke is probably the fact that most of Turner's non-homicidal parenting is actually textbook perfect. No, I take that back, the best joke is the part where Beverly condemns her neighbour in court by making her admit under oath that she doesn't recycle.
"Chip, the only 'cereal' I know anything about is Rice Crispies"
This new disc suffers from a case of what I like to call ' Robocop Syndrome'. It's great to have the film anamorphically enhanced, but the previous R1 release was presented in the original and correct aspect ratio of 1.66:1. Real, nitpicky criticism becomes a frivolous tug of war. Can anyone really tell the difference? I'm not the best judge of comparison in this case because it's been so very long since I rented the original release. This presentation is a bit rough around the edges, but overall a satisfactory video transfer considering the source material. Cinematographer Robert M. Stevens saturates the screen in suburban pastels, and bright whites. The colours are a bit muddy, and tend to bleed a bit (especially red lip stick, for some reason), but maintain a pretty solid hue without too much blocking. Edge enhancement is a distinct problem throughout, as is some general compression noise.
Do we need Serial Mom in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround? Probably not, but it doesn't hurt. For the most part this is a Pro Logic track, with centred dialogue and not a whole lot of wacky stereo or surround effects, but there are a few snippets of aural aggression. The biggest surround enhanced sequence is an early breakfast scene featuring a particularly loud fly buzzing about the dinner table, which still mostly dances through the stereo speakers. Basil Poledouris' workman like, but effective and occasionally endearing score is a little low on the track, but it does sound pretty clean and warm. Missing most obviously from the whole 5.1 track is the .1, as the bass is actually less punchy then some 2.0 tracks.
Is it time for fans to dump that old release, fans? Mmmaybe.
Things start with two commentary tracks. The first track is Waters solo, which was available with the original release. Waters, being one of the best and most personal public speakers you'll ever hear (that's why he's in so many documentaries). The director covers the making of and inspirations of the film, but also lets us in on his personal life and past, and that of his best friend, the late Devine. The second commentary features Waters again, but this time with the support of Kathleen Turner, and an unnamed moderator. Waters repeats himself quite a bit, but his personal stories and tastes are beautifully contrasted. There's plenty of deep exploration of the film's irony and social significance, as well as some chat about Court TV change to TruTV this last year, which is sort of a key indicator of the end of the public's interest in court cases. This is a very charming commentary, one which unfortunately kind of negates the need for the Waters solo track.
"Wear your seatbelt! It's the law!"
The featurettes begin with 'Serial Mom, Surreal Moments' which is a series of interviews with Waters, his crew, and his actors. The focus isn't razor sharp, but the information is lovingly and intelligently stated. There's a lot of talk about the coup like casting of Kathleen Turner, which pretty much got the film made, some specific chat about the visually anti-Waters nature of the film, and the social points Waters so blatantly makes. There're also some fun stories about celebrities visiting the set (Sandra Day O'Connor, Patty Hearst, who actually has a bit part), and specific talk with and about L7 (Donita Sparks, I love you!), so even at a rather brisk thirty minutes this is a tasty morsel.
'The Kings of Gore: Hershel Gordon Lewis and David Friedman' is a miniature documentary about the original splatter films and their makers. Lewis' films (produced by Friedman) are credited as being the first films in history to exploit graphic violence as their only redeeming qualities, and are actually worth seeing if you hold the correct sensibilities. If you haven't seen Two Thousand Maniacs, you haven't lived, my friends. John Waters is apparently sort of credited with focusing a decent sized cult status on Lewis through his writing. The featurette features interviews with Waters, Lewis (he's so bright), Friedman, and an array of fans and experts. Unfortunately it appears that Universal didn't contact the Something Weird people, because the only images from any of Lewis' films are seen in clips from Serial Mom.
'The Making of Serial Mom' is standard EPK, featuring some behind the scenes footage, and interviews from the set. The Tim Burton comparisons aren't particularly subtle, as part of the score from Beetlejuice is used as a backdrop. Things come to an end with the original trailer.
Any film featuring an extending L7 concert sequence is a-okay by me. The fact that Serial Mom was actually in the can before the OJ Simpson trial started really says something about John Waters' precognitive pop culture sensibilities. This movie was a head of its time, and I frankly forgot how good it is. Fans will probably want to re-buy it for the decent extras and anamorphic enhancement (I'm not seeing a Blu-ray release in the near future), and non-fans will want to give it a rent, or re-rent if need be.
Review by Gabriel Powers
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One of my favorite movies. I initially hated it because I made the mistake of thinking it was a straight horror movie. After a second viewing, I loved it. Bought the original HBO Home Video DVD a few years ago. I do believe it's time to dump it. Awesome review.
God Dammit, I got both parts wrong! I need a nap.
Great job Gabe. Just one correction: Universal never contacted Something Weird Video.
Wilson Bros wrote: Oh, we hate Serial Mom all the more because it's got Matthew Lillard in it...
You mean the dude from Scream and Thir13een Ghosts and Without A Paddle? I hate him, too. Fortunately, he doesn't seem to be in many movies anymore. Phew!
You mean the dude from Scream and Thir13een Ghosts and Without A Paddle? I hate him, too. Fortunately, he doesn't seem to be in many movies anymore. Phew!
Yeah, you're right. I'm going to fix that typo right now.
I think you mean Universal didn't contact Something Strange.
As a resident of Baltimore, you really shouldn't speak ill of Waters' filmography. Not because he's from my hometown, but, because underneath all that extremely crude humor in his movies, there's always a message about society in general. But he treats it with such great humor. I'll definitely be picking this up 'cause HBO or Cinemax hasn't aired it in a long time.
Thank god I held out and didn't buy the horrendous R2 DVD here in the UK. Pan and scan (according to the box) and I believe the only extra is the trailer. This will definately be a purchase for me as soon as pay day arrives!
I dont hate Serial Mom, that feeling is for Hairspray only. The rest of the man´s work is pure gold. Gold I tells ya!!
We're huge John Waters fans - we happen to dispise Serial Mom and Cry-Baby.
It was sad to see the culmination of Waters' life-long obssession with serial killers and crime in general. His dissertations on the subjects are FAR more amusing.
Oh, we hate Serial Mom all the more because it's got Matthew Lillard in it...
The Wilson Bros
It was sad to see the culmination of Waters' life-long obssession with serial killers and crime in general. His dissertations on the subjects are FAR more amusing.
Oh, we hate Serial Mom all the more because it's got Matthew Lillard in it...
The Wilson Bros
This is Water's best film next to HAIRSPRAY. I despise most everything else he has made.
I am no fan of John Waters movies, but I found this one surprisingly funny.
I think 'Andre' was their only other 'major' release in the US. 'Pretend That We're Dead' was a pretty obvious attempt at a pop song, though there are other 'softer' songs in their collection.
I liked 'Pretend That We're Dead', but that's about the only L7 song I remember. They weren't that big over here.
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Release Date: 6th May 2008
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Director Commentary, Director/Actress Commentary, Retrospective Featurette, Behind the Scenes, 'The Kings of Gore', Trailers
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Director: John Waters
Cast: Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Matthew Lillard
Genre: Comedy
Length: 94 minutes
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Where is Gary?
When I get back to the keyboard, I intend to return refreshed and with a new focus. Perhaps spend some zen time perched over the city after riding up to the peak above the Hollywood sign once more. In the meantime I hope everyone is enjoying their riding, and remember no matter how much cycling news in L.A. can suck sometimes, at least you are not living in Florida. I happened to catch in Bicycling magazine this month that Florida has more cycling deaths per year than California despite having half the population size. In fact there was even one or two stories with some good news for cyclists in L.A. recently. My jaw almost fell off with shock. An L.A. river bike path extension breaks ground, sharrows finally land in L.A. Country thanks to Long Beach, and Metro considers improving transit/cycling connectivity and removing the rush hour ban of bicycles on trains. Apparently the LADOT has also done something right, could the universe be turning inside out? I hope we can continue this momentum.
Southern California has some of the most beautiful weather for cycling on the planet, go enjoy it and if any one honks at you, smile ,wave and just keep on rolling. I'm going to take a cue from BikingInLA and try not flipping off anyone for a while, though he recently broke his bird flipping sobriety. However I will not object to my tandem partner expressing her frustration with motorists if she chooses too and the situation warrants it...
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So when can we look forward to God of Cycling 1?
- July 8, 2009 at 7:58 PM
- Adrienne Johnson said...
Having just returned from my first (mostly) car free trip to SoCal, I can say that LA has a great deal to offer the everyday cyclist. While it isn't perfect, I found the Orange line route to be brilliant and have been able to get just about anywhere I want in the Valley, Santa Monica & Los Angeles with just a bit of patience (mostly because I am a visitor and have not figured out the short cuts yet).
Now, if I could just get someone to follow me with a fan, this SF fog girl would really love riding in LA! : )
- August 18, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- TransitPlanner said...
Okay now seriously...Where is Gary? I finally set up my blog reader on iGoogle. I added you to my Cycling page, and then bammo you disappear. Granted I'm too lazy to have posted more than two items on the blog I created a year ago, but that is no excuse for you. i live in the OC, and need to live vicariously through the LA cycling community...so get posting!
- August 27, 2009 at 2:39 PM
- Gary said...
@ bikinginla I think I need more time off from work before I can do anything that ambitious..
@Adrienne Glad you enjoyed L.A., it's got it's problems, and lord knows I rant about them, but it's not as bad as a lot of people think. The weather can be hot at times, such as right now when we are surrounded by wild fires, but the lack of rain makes for a very spoiled time as a cyclist here if you know the right routes.
@Transit Planner
I'll be returning to blog posting in the near future so keep the reader pointed here. I'm just now decompressing from overtime slam for several weeks at work and the end of my road cycling race season.
- August 27, 2009 at 2:51 PM


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A generation ago Apple ignored the lower end of the desktop computer market, a mistake that almost killed the company. Will the iPad Mini be the ticket to fend off smaller, cheaper tablets? Rolfe Winkler weighs in on Markets Hub.
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For a client we developed a Kinect application which was shown at the Dutch Floriade festival. More details about this project in a next post.
The problem with the old Kinect SDK was the inability to use the Kinect within a virtual machine. Because of this I had to create a bootcamp partition and install Windows on it just for the sole purpose of Kinect development. The 1.6 SDK solves this!
Below are the results of my tests with the Kinect within VMWare. I used the following system configuration to test on:
- MacBook pro 2011 with 2Ghz core i7 and 8GB RAM..
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- VMWare Fusion 5 running Windows 7.
- Visual Studio Express 2012.
- Kinect 1.6 SDK.
First I tested the above setup with the Xbox Kinect. This did not work which I more or less expected since Mircosoft wants to push the Kinect for Windows for Kinect development.
Next I tested was the Kinect for Windows. After I connected the device I started the Shape Game sample application. The device was found and worked immediately! I also tested the Kinect with our own application and this also worked as expected.
Ont thing I noticed was that both applications did not run as smooth as when I ran the application under bootcamp. After examing my virtual machine settings I noticed I had given it only 1 cpu core (out of the available 8). This could be the problem. When I changed the maximum number of cpu cores the virtual machine may use to 4, things ran much smoother. There was no noticeable difference when running within a virtual machine or bootcamp.
For more information about the 1.6 SDK see: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj663803.aspx#SDK_1pt6_M2.
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Nicholas Hytner directs Richard Bean's English version of Goldoni's classic Italian comedy in which sex, food and money are high on the agenda.
Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6000 from his fiancee's dad.
But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who's been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers.
Holed up at the Cricketers' Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel.
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The woman boarded the 217 Metro bus in Culver City at about 5 p.m., on her way home from her special education school. The 18-year-old with the mental capacity of a 10-year-old had only recently been allowed to start taking the trip on her own.
A stranger boarded behind her.
He followed her to the back of the bus, authorities said, and without warning began raping her.
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