First this, so you know what’s this post is all about!
A group of Iraq vets wanted by the U.S. military for a crime they didn’t commit. Their adventures combine helping the innocent while running from the law. Story has been given a modern twist by involving oil tycoons and laser technology.
Or in other words, Ridley Scott (Alien, Gladitor, …) is going to make a movie about the 1980s TV series “The A-Team”. I loved that show as a child - and I still do.
The A-Team arrives June 11, 2010.
Sweet! Another memory of my childhood comes back to life. The one question remains, though: who is gonna be the next Mr. T, I mean “B.A.” Baracus? And who will they pick for the 3 other guys?
and I am all psyched out! One of my favorite games, one of the games I grew up with, is about to have a big comeback! I feel like little child again.
The new game “Tales of Monkey Island” will be released as episodes, pretty much like the modern Sam & Max game (though I still prefer to play the old classic in ScummVM).
And speaking of old classics. You can see more of the remake of The Secret of Monkey Island over at Lucas Arts. It’s so awesome! And Ron Gilbert, the creator of the original game, even says that “purists will also delight in the ability to seamlessly switch between the updated HD graphics and the original’s classic look”. WoW!
On his blog you can read his insights about the (re)creation of the game. It’s pretty impressive and interesting: Stuff and Things and Monkey Island
Ten years ago I really, really wanted to visit Britain at least once. Since 9/11 in 2001 till today this feeling kinda vanished gradually. Final piece in the puzzle was when I went back from Tokyo to Düsseldorf and I had to land in London (that was in March this year).
Anyway, what I wanted to say is that Britians are not only really, really bad at football (soccer)cooking. They also are pretty retarded when it comes to pub regulations.
If you want to buy a drink at a pub in Oldham, northern England, you must stand in an orderly “post-office-style” line. It must be a straight line, starting one meter from the bar, with barriers, signage, and a “supervisor.” There must be no drinking while standing in line, and no drinking within one meter of the bar. Customers cannot order more than two drinks at one time. And if a pub wants to advertise discounted drinks, it must give the police and local council at least seven days’ notice.
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There is even a “spoken word licence.” One Cambridge pub had to cancel its monthly poetry readings because it lacked specific permission. When the landlord protested that they only wanted “a small number of people to talk quietly,” the council’s “environmental health officer” was firm: “Licences are there to be adhered to and we have them for all sorts of reasons—there need to be checks in place.”
My friend Malte sent me this link yesterday: Germany vs USA
A US American and a German guy talk about the various (cultural, social, etc…) differences between the USA and Germany. It sounds quite interesting, and I, for one, am really interested in this topic, but … maybe you should watch some of the videos on your own first, so you can make up your mind yourself. You know, thinking and stuff involved, but maybe first: the trailer, and yeah, it looks promising, but again …
And now the two episodes about alcohol & drinks, my favorites (I mean the alcohol & drinks, not the videos).
To be honest, Radler, the first drink Alex mentions, really is a girls only drink. No real man ever drinks that shit. So, in conclusion, Alex is a pussy|wussy.
My conclusion: I like the overall concept, I like how they approach the whole thing, but, I can’t really put my finger on it, I, I … I don’t like it. Yet. My very first impression was like “WTH? Who are those two ************? And why the fuck does Alex thing he speaks for all European countries? Or why does it feel like he thinks he is the UBER European guy who knows everything and squat?” But, as I watched some more episodes right now, I kinda getting used to their style and their little rough edges and quirks. Maybe I should give it some more time.
Germany vs. USA (GvU) explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Jim and Alex, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and America. Insightful, whimsical, educational and always genuine (not to mention unscripted) the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to viewers around the world.
Oh, and they got one thing right:
We believe that learning a language needs a basic understanding of the respective culture.
