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Google's new ad makes me a little teary eyed, how about you?

Where The Wild Things Are

I wasn't expecting it, but it has happened. And from the trailer, it looks to be an outstanding film. Where The Wild Things Are, is the one book that stands out to me from my childhood. I think it does for many people. I remember having my parents read it to me night after night. Instead of the standard Dr. Seuss, or other picture book, this was about monsters. Big hairy ugly wild fearsome monsters, and a boy who conquers them "by staring into their yellow eyes without blinking once," and is made "the King of all Wild Things." As a child I always liked to think that I would be able to stare into the yellow eyes of a fierce beast. I was a self-proclaimed King of all Wild Things. Every kid was.


Where The Wild Things Are from Darian on Vimeo.

I am excited for this movie, I mean, the music in the trailer is by Arcade Fire! What "children's" movie has ever had the raw greatness of any indie band and the privilage to be directed by the visionary Spike Jonez? I have faith that this will not be the ordinary Disney/Dreamworks flick. It's dark, intriguing, full of emotion, makes me nostalgic for my childhood, and has a magic about it. I will see this movie.

Roads Less Traveled

I've already viewed this multiple times, and with each viewing my mouth is gaping wide open. This masterpiece consists of over 15,000 photos stitched together to make a video that makes me cringe with jealousy.

Eclectic 3.0: The Roads Less Traveled from Ross Ching on Vimeo.

More info about the man behind the magic can be found at his website. He details the techniques, equipment, locations, and even the story behind his project.

It's been some time since I've hit the road. It's always been a goal of mine to go on a road trip with out a true destination.

Felicia Day

For those close to me, I’ve made it clear that I have had a major crush on the lovely “girl next door”, Jenna Fischer, widely known for her role of Pam Beasley from The Office. I would like to take this moment to officially announce that while Jenna will always have a special place in my heart, I have moved on. Those who are unfamiliar, I now introduce you to the ultimate definition of “cute”, Ms. Felica Day. If you haven’t already, I highly suggest watching her in the quirky 45 minute web musical, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog (Time Magazine’s 15th Greatest Invention of 2008!, as well as her own humorous little web show, The Guild. You will find yourself smiling involuntarily whenever she opens her mouth to speak.

While on the topic of beautiful females, I would like to direct your attention to a few new photographs I have posted on my Flickr.

Valentine's Day

I've always been partial to decorating a cereal box with construction paper, crayons, and magazine cut-outs. Placing it on my desk and waiting for it to fill with cards and candy as my classmates made rounds, delivering the goods. Once I reached middle school, this ritual was no longer practiced, and with it's extinction came my (I don't want to say dislike) apathetic view for the holiday. I think Ze Frank explains it very well in this video.

Blog is Go

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