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Inception Featurettes

Planning on seeing it this weekend on IMAX and couldn't be more excited. I hope this marks a new partnership between Nolan and DiCaprio as I love both their work.

Some of Mr. Nolan's works:

Eminem and Jay-Z - Renegade LIVE (DAVID LETTERMAN)

Megamind Trailer

It's been WAY TOO LONG since I've posted and I apologize profusely. It's been a manic 6 months but that's another few posts at least.

Anyways, hope to get back into it - can't trap justice.

TRAILER: Iron Man 2

Tony Stark returns to fight the Wrestler - should be good.

Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world

Very interesting talk by Jane McGonigal on why gaming may be a crucial element influencing the progress of humanity in a positive way. McGonigal makes some insightful observations on gamers and the social dynamics that exist around gaming.

TRAILER: Predators

Surprisingly awesome cast for yet another installment in the Predator series.

This is also a cool interview with director Robert Rodriguez on his vision of the movie.

Sam Harris: Science Can Answer Moral Questions

I thought this was a great talk by philosopher Sam Harris, where he raises some very basic points about the relationship between religion, science and humanity. I especially like the simple yet respectful way that he calls out facts that we all know as humans that think and feel, but often times get glossed over out of cultural/religion respect and not wanting to step on any toes. The take-away for me is that as a people for us to truly elevate our discourse about anything is to admit that there are certain black/white truths about what is generally good and bad.

TRAILER: Clash of the Titans

Sam Worthington really needs a break; seems he can't get in any big blockbuster movies lately. Except for this one. oh and Terminator Salvation. Oh and some weird animated movie I forget the name of...

TRAILER: She's Out of My League

Starring: Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, TJ Miller

"...and this chick makes her look like a pig."

TRAILER: Repo-Men

Writers Eric Garcia and Garrett Lerner team with director Miguel Sapochnik to adapt Garcia's novel about a repo man named Remy whose body has been constructed almost entirely of artificial organs. When Remy (Jude Law) fails to keep up on payments for his recent heart transplant, his former partner vows to take back the organ by force if necessary. Meanwhile, Remy finds an unexpected ally in the form of his long-lost wife, Beth (Sonia Braga), who has also been retrofitted with numerous artificial organs. Now, despite the fact that they haven't seen each other since Remy joined the army ten years ago, the desperate repo man and his sympathetic wife attempt a daring escape from a man who holds the lives of millions in the palm of his hands. Forest Whitaker and Liev Schreiber co-star.

TIME: Snowboard Cross

Caroline Smith Duo - She Ain't Got It LIVE

What a unique voice - reminds me a bit of Imogen Heap. I dig the cello action - I think that's a cello and not a viola right?

The Cribs LIVE from Studio X PT2 (Cheat on Me)

Secret Cities Asia

Bangkok
Singapore
Kuala Lumpur
Manila
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
Macau
Shanghai
Zhuhai
Kyoto
Osaka
Tokyo

Wild Beasts performing "All The Kings Men" on KCRW

The Indie band Wild Beasts, originally from Kendal England, formed in 2002. Check out their blog,

Google CEO: Tech Doesn't Rot Your Brain

I love to watch Eric Schmidt speak because he's always very elegant and logical in the way he speaks. This is an interesting clip and I agree with him that there is an innate talent that one loses if they're not used to reading a physical books for an extended period of time (30 mins +). In today's world of get it fast, quick and easy, I can see how young people may be failing to develop skill in, what he refers to as, "deep reading".

Spoon - Don't You Evah LIVE on The Current

Great live rendition of "Don't You Evah" live in the 89.3 The Current studios.

Check out some of their albums:

Evangelizing for the Lean Startup: Eric Ries

TIME: Four-Man Boblsed

Pretty interesting clip - these dudes are bad-ass and fearless!

Wish You Were Here (acoustic Pink Floyd cover) - Mike Masse and Jeff Hall

NY Times: Tokyo Ramen Culture

Ofcourse it's not healthy, but certainly delicious and GREAT to cure a hangover.

TRAILER: District 13: Ultimatum

Hip-Hop Singapore Lion Dance at Raffles Place MRT

Bad ass CNY hip hop dancing going on in Singapore. And how about them ballerina lions!!!!

Fugees - Fu-gee-la ('95)

DAMN!

comScore: Bell Tolls for Tradional Media Online

Pretty interesting video interview by Thomas Crampton with Magid Abraham of comScore who predicts that even tougher times lie ahead for traditional online media. He makes an interesting connection between the inventory, engagement, time spent online, and balance between portals (Yahoo!, MSN etc.) and destination properties (Facebook, YouTube).

TRAILER: Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps

It's difficult to tell if it will be a good movie or not, but it certainly looks sexy. I do believe Shia is better as an actor than Charlie Sheen was when he starred in the original.

Speaking of, in case you forgot Gordon's most famous line:

Dessa - The Chaconne

Dessa, featuring Aby Wolf and Jeremy Messersmith perform "The Chaconne" live in the studios of 89.3 The Current.

TRAILER: MacGruber

I'm in.

TIME: 10 Questions for Dave Grohl

The Crisis of Credit Visualized

The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

Interesting but also depressing given my condo in LA is probably close to $100k under what I bought it for. What to do what to do?

Ryan Leslie Makes "Addiction"

If you liked this composition, definitely check out this Theresa Andersson performance.

COVER: Rocket Man Acoustic

Beautiful song with a sad and touching meaning that misses most (certainly me) the first time they hear it.

Harvard Business Review: How to Cut Costs Strategically

Death Cab For Cutie - No Sunlight (Acoustic)

Nice set from Death Cab for Cutie.

Winter Fun

That's some impressive snowman (and woman - I think...) making....

AVATAR Interview: Sam Worthington & James Cameron

I just saw the movie in 3D and am happy to report that the hype is well-deserved: Avatar is 100% AWESOME. For the record, Sigourney Weaver is WAYYYYY hotter as a Navi Avatar.

James Cameron reaffirms his position as a bad ass director with a knack for creating the most imaginative and absorbing worlds that you've never before dreamed. To apply the description of "visual effects" to what he does in this movie is like calling a symphony "sound". Go see it for yourself (trailer).