Your Nano is a Watch!

Apple's dropping the ball a little on this. Why? Because no one has heard about it yet. Simply buy a special band for $30 - $80 and turn your iPod Nano into a watch. Awesome. That's all I'm saying.

I bought a Planet

Pass the Popcorn: Cowboys & Aliens

Cowboys & Aliens asks the question, "what would happen if aliens decided to invade earth during our past instead of the near future?" Once you get past the title, the movie actually plays pretty straight and is better for it. The story starts off as Daniel Craig's character wakes up not remembering who he is or why there's a metal bracelet attached to his wrist. Of course, we quickly find out that's he's a badass, which leads to western standoffs and alien attacks. He slowly gets pieces of his memory back as the story unfolds.

All in all, it was a good time. It made me realize that Harrison Ford is a much better supporting actor than a star these days while Sam Rockwell always delivers a solid performance. There were a couple of plot points that were unnecessary, which muddled up the flow of the movie. And there were also some kumbaya moments that really felt cheesy. But what can you really expect from an alien western.

If you don't expect too much, you'll be rewarded with a popcorn flick that puts a new spin on a retread story. If you're expecting the next Aliens, then maybe you should just skip this one.

Pass the Popcorn: Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Good, not great. That's really all it takes to sum up the fourth installment of the Mission Impossible franchise.

Ethan Hunt and his crew go rogue when they're set up for a terrorist act they didn't commit. And now they have to race against the clock to track down those responsible. Of course, the tried and true plot gets upgraded with MI's bells and whistles. The action scenes are strong and the dialog only ventures into cheesy on occasion. But at the end of the day, there's not a lot new here. While it's better than the last two installments, it doesn't deliver the emotional connection of the first film in the franchise reboot.

A lot of critics seem to be gushing over Ghost Protocol, but I think that has more to do with the lack of recent good action movies than its overwhelming brilliance. Regardless, if you're a fan of the genre, you won't be disappointed.

Movie Trailers: The Hunger Games

My wife is obsessed. I'm reserving judgment. 

APL Concept 2

You don't always see new brands doing something new. Athletic Propulsion Labs wants you to jump higher with these kicks. I think they've raised the bar.

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Always Fun - Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Drunk History

Someecard Friday

Dark Knight Rises - Trailer

The Rock Bottom Ranks

Has Lindsay Lohan reached rock bottom yet? Every time I think she's arrived, she finds a way to go a little lower. 

Now that's a Ho!

The Jawbone Jambox

At $199, it's a little pricy for the average Joe, but the sound it sweet, and it's super portable. If you dig your tunes, you'll love this speaker.

More Happy Place Humor

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They Say Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski

I say Nike Classic Wingtip

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Mittens with a Message

in yellow

expensive but fun.

Too Much Love

Equals Regret. This guy's gonna feel like a douche in a couple of years. 

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Kristen Wiig

Thank you, GQ. Kristen Wiig is the hottest funny chick around. But with all of those i's in her name, she should really think about replacing the e in Kristen with another i.

Rah Rah Rah!

Why is baseball the only professional sport that doesn't have cheerleaders? It really doesn't make sense. Out of all the major league sports out there, baseball is by far the slowest, which makes me think it would benefit the most from a group of attractive women telling the fans to Be Aggressive, Be, Be Aggressive.

A win is a win.

Tiger Woods wins the Chevron World Challenge. And while it certainly wasn't even close the major championship trophies he's used to seeing on his mantel, you could tell this one was special. His fist pump and smile spoke volumes after he sank his winning birdie put on the 18th. Even Zach Johnson, his last round challenger, had a look of "finally" on his face.