vrtualme.com

Aug/Sep AdSpace Contest

vrtualme — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:48:00 +0000

Today is the first day of The AdSpace Contest and I’m proud to announce that I am one of 10 co-hosts.

The idea is simple and easy: Get as many entries as you can (very easy to do) over the next 30 days. The more entries you get, the better chance you have of winning! At the end of the 30 days, we’ll announce the winner.

The prize?

A 125×125 pixel ad spot (above the fold) on at least TEN DIFFERENT BLOGS that will run for one month. That’s at least a $100 value!

Who else is co-hosting?

How do you enter to win?

1 Entry - Subscribe to any one of the blogs above via email.

10 Entries - Write a post about the contest (must include links to all 10 hosts OR use our suggested text)

25 Entries - Offer up an ad spot on your own blog for one month as part of the prize package (links will be listed above)

Simply put, you could subscribe to all 10 blogs, write a post and offer up your own ad spot for a grand total of 45 entries! Be sure to tell us in the comments below when and how you’ve entered to ensure that your entries get counted.

Good Luck!

No Tags

disney on pms & my cycle

vrtualme — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:33:51 +0000

No Tags

Review: Bastard Out of Carolina (1996)

vrtualme — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:28:24 +0000

Last night I took the opportunity to watch a movie I’d heard about over the years. Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) is the story of the relationship between Ruth Anne ‘Bone’ Boatwright (Jena Malone - The United States of Leland 2003), her mother Anney Boatwright (Jennifer Jason Leigh - Georgia 1995) and her stepfather Glen Waddell (Ron Eldard in the role that launched his career). It’s a story of child abuse and molestation that’s often hard to watch, but almost worth it. I say “almost” because the end completely lost me. This film, based on the semi-autobiographic book by Dorothy Allison, is beautifully directed by Anjelica Huston (Oscar winning actress for Prizzi’s Honor 1985) and extremely well acted by a team of stars who put their everything into this production. But I just can’t believe on any level that a loving mother could witness her pre-teen daughter being beaten and raped, and still love the man who did it and go home with him. And on top of that the daughter forgives, and still loves, her mother after that unforgivable (in my mind) betrayal. There’s just no way for me to get my head around it. Watch it if you want, maybe you’ll understand it better than I did.

No Tags

Review: Motel Hell (1980)

vrtualme — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:38:05 +0000

If you love cheese-ball horror you just might like Motel Hell (1980). Starring Rory Calhoun (“The Texan” 15 episodes, 1958-1960) and Nancy Parsons (Steel Magnolias 1989), it’s about siblings who manage to combine their two family businesses. A motel and a smoked meat factory. It’s a fun watch at 2 in the morning, but the only thing that makes it stand out are cameos by John Ratzenberger (Cliff Clavin from “Cheers”) as a young drummer in a punk rock band and Wolfman Jack as an over the top televangelist.

No Tags

Review: Blind Horizon (2003)

vrtualme — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:08:35 +0000

Shot and left for dead how does a man stop a presidential assignation when he can’t even remember his own name? That’s the journey we take with Val Kilmer (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 2005) in Blind Horizon (2003). A psychological thriller that had me asking “what the fuck?” the first time I saw it five years ago. This movie got little notice when it was first released; and admittedly I can see why… it’s a bit confusing. But if you pay close attention you’ll appreciate its twisted plot. It all comes down to who can you trust? And it applies to even yourself. Personally I really liked this movie.

No Tags

Review: Blonde (2001)

vrtualme — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:13:12 +0000

Poppy Montgomery (“Without a Trace” 137 episodes, 2002-2008) is quite convincing as Marilyn Monroe in the made for TV miniseries Blonde (2001). Directed by Joyce Chopra (Murder in a Small Town 1999), scripted by Joyce Eliason (Elvis and Me 1988) and based on the book by Joyce Carol Oates (Frequent contributor to “Playboy” magazine) this movie is based on the premise “what if Marilyn could tell you her secrets” and tell you her secrets it does. I was amazed at all the things I didn’t know about this soft voiced legend. Also appearing were Patricia Richardson (“Home Improvement” 202 episodes, 1991-1999), Patrick Dempsey (“Grey’s Anatomy” 78 episodes, 2005-2008), Griffin Dunne (After Hours 1985), Eric Bogosian (Talk Radio 1988), Richard Roxburgh (Van Helsing 2004), Kirstie Alley (Look Who’s Talking 1989) and Ann-Margret (2 time Oscar nominee for Tommy 1975 and Carnal Knowledge 1971). Even if you’re not a huge fan it’s still an interesting watch; skipping the big moments that everyone knows about and focusing more on the moments that shaped her personality. (sorry, this is the best I could come up with for a trailer.)

No Tags

today’s quote

vrtualme — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:46:54 +0000

He who knows not and knows not he knows not, He is a fool - Shun him. He who knows not and knows he knows not, He is simple - Teach him. He who knows and knows not he knows, he is asleep - Awaken him. He who knows and knows that he knows, He is wise - Follow him. - Bruce Lee No [...]

ShareThis

Preview: The Midnight Meat Train (2008)

vrtualme — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:50:07 +0000

When I was 17 I read my first Clive Barker short story and instantly became a lifelong fan. That story was the midnight meat train, and for some reason it scared the shit outta me like no written word had ever done before. Now some 20+ years later the story (with what seems to be a few huge plot changes) has made it to the big screen. The Midnight Meat Train (2008) was scripted by Jeff Buhler and directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. Two virtual unknowns. It stars Bradley Cooper and Leslie Bibb. Two pretty faces that I know I’ve seen before, but are also virtual unknowns. But wait! The villain is played by Vinnie Jones (Gone in Sixty Seconds 2000) so there’s some hope for this film. Also attached is Brooke Shields, who I just can’t imagine doing horror. But no matter what the negatives are, I still can’t wait till next week to see how this turns out. Official website & trailer…

No Tags

Review: The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)

vrtualme — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:06:26 +0000

Believe it or not, but even with an irrational fear of aliens, I’m still a big x-files fan. So there was no way I was missing the midnight premiere of The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) tonight. It’s been five years sense we said goodbye to them on the small screen. Now Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are finally back. Though sadly, when plastered across the big screen, every year shows. Not to say they didn’t look wonderful; the observation is more a reflection on my own feelings of growing old.But fear not, when I wear out this tired body I can replace it with a new one. That’s my little hint at this film’s plot line. I can’t say much more, other than x-file fans won’t be disappointed and remember to stay till the credits finish rolling. Starring are, of course, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Added to the cast were Billy Connolly (Timeline 2003), Amanda Peet (Something’s Gotta Give 2003), Callum Keith Rennie (Leoben Conoy from “Battlestar Galactica”) quite convincing as a Russian nut job, and Xzibit who wasn’t quite as convincing in his role. Here’s the official website and the latest trailer…

No Tags

Preview: Watchmen (2009)

vrtualme — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:54:33 +0000

After 20 years of development Zack Snyder (300 2006) finally brings the watchmen graphic novels to the big screen. Previously directors such as Terry Gilliam (Brazil 1985) declared the material “unfilmable”. But I think Snyder’s got the right idea in stating that “in order to be true to the source when adapting a graphic novel to the screen, the original visual art should be respected as much as the written portion”. And who can forget the stunning visuals in 300? Viewers of The Dark Knight (2008) got their first sneak peek of this trailer on the big screen and were speechless. Here’s a much smaller version…

No Tags