Enjoy the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra...
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Gets Me Every Time
I have a confession. I have been in a very bah humbug mood this year. For whatever reason, I just cannot get into the spirit of the holidays. I've baked cookies, listened to Mannheim Steamroller, wrapped presents for my nieces and nephews and I still feel like I want to stay in bed until December 26. However, despite my lack of enthusiasm this holiday season, there is one song which tugs at my heart strings every time I hear it. I can't help but tear up during each listen. The song is "Old City Bar" by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For those of you unfamiliar with the song, the message is about helping a neighbor or even a stranger purely out of kindness and compassion. The story told throughout the song truly brings to life what Christmas is supposed to be about and there is no religious aspects whatsoever. So I ask you all (Christian or not) to take a few minutes and watch the video below. Thank you. :-)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Happy Birthday To ME! And also...
Happy birthday to John Malkovich, Kurt Angle, Judi Dench, McKayla Maroney, Donny Osmond, John Milton, Kirk Douglas, Simon Helberg, Redd Foxx, Dick Butkus, Michael Dorn, Deacon Jones, Steve Taylor and Jakob Dylan.
That is an impressive list to share a birthday with, don't ya think? :-)
That is an impressive list to share a birthday with, don't ya think? :-)
Sunday, December 8, 2013
My 12 Days of Christmas...
12 Steelers tickers
11 coffee flavors
10 Yankee Candles
9 Cooking pots
8 new tattoos
7 zombie movies
6 fifths of Jager
5 naughty flings
4 Cthulhu statues
3 Korn shirts
2 Pirates caps
...and an autograph of Crosby
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11 coffee flavors
10 Yankee Candles
9 Cooking pots
8 new tattoos
7 zombie movies
6 fifths of Jager
5 naughty flings
4 Cthulhu statues
3 Korn shirts
2 Pirates caps
...and an autograph of Crosby
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Saturday, November 30, 2013
Sorry if I Don't Get All Teared Up...
The death of Paul Walker means one less awful actor in the world. End of story.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Things For Which I Am Thankful
I'm back home after a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Now I would like to share a few things for which I am very thankful.
1. My family and friends... your love and support means so much and it never, ever wavers
2. Alastair, Loki, Gabriel and Phoenix and the unconditional love and all the smiles you bring to me.
3. I'm thankful for rock n' roll... that music has helped keep me (reasonably) sane and provides me peace of mind and solitude when nothing else does
4. Coffee... this sweet elixir of hot goodness helps me to function every day.
5. I am thankful for being employed. My job may not be ideal for how my brain wants to operate, but I have steady income, health insurance and a 401K.
6. Knowing how to cook has also been a blessing. For as much of my adult life as I have lived alone, it has been nice not having to survive on Ramen and Stouffer's. That is something for which to be thankful.
7. I am also very thankful my mind is strong enough to not be a blinder wearing Obommunist. I am very proud of that.
8. I'm thankful for my creativity. Even though it comes and goes with much more frequency these days, when it is active, it is a blessing.
9. Baseball was my first love and will always be my favorite sport. I am thankful to have developed such a love for a truly classic game.
1. My family and friends... your love and support means so much and it never, ever wavers
2. Alastair, Loki, Gabriel and Phoenix and the unconditional love and all the smiles you bring to me.
3. I'm thankful for rock n' roll... that music has helped keep me (reasonably) sane and provides me peace of mind and solitude when nothing else does
4. Coffee... this sweet elixir of hot goodness helps me to function every day.
5. I am thankful for being employed. My job may not be ideal for how my brain wants to operate, but I have steady income, health insurance and a 401K.
6. Knowing how to cook has also been a blessing. For as much of my adult life as I have lived alone, it has been nice not having to survive on Ramen and Stouffer's. That is something for which to be thankful.
7. I am also very thankful my mind is strong enough to not be a blinder wearing Obommunist. I am very proud of that.
8. I'm thankful for my creativity. Even though it comes and goes with much more frequency these days, when it is active, it is a blessing.
9. Baseball was my first love and will always be my favorite sport. I am thankful to have developed such a love for a truly classic game.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
One of those random thought posts
Sorry I've been away. Netflix added the first four seasons of Dexter and all seasons of CSI: NY. I've been distracted.
George Zimmerman is a fool. Does anything more need to be said?
Why now, after decades or the same nickname, is Redskins such a big deal? There are far more important things for this country to be upset about that an NFL team's nickname.
I say we give Ted Nugent a few gallons of water, a plate of burgers and some Ex-lax and lock him in a room with Martin Bashir.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is hilarious. He just might be the best news story of 2013. One day last week, I spent my entire 20-minute commute laughing because of him.
I'm not one to call for boycotts, but if you have ties to Pittsburgh stop eating at McDonald's. They no longer serve Heinz ketchup.
My iPod now has 2300 songs. Song number 2300 was "Going to Hell" by The Pretty Reckless.
I did not give in to peer pressure or jump on the bandwagon. I am note posting something I am thankful for every day on Facebook.
My thoughts are with all those affected by the storms in the midwest.
I will be posting more often here on out. I have a list of music related topics to work on for your reading pleasure. Until the next time, if you cannot be a poet, be the poem.
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George Zimmerman is a fool. Does anything more need to be said?
Why now, after decades or the same nickname, is Redskins such a big deal? There are far more important things for this country to be upset about that an NFL team's nickname.
I say we give Ted Nugent a few gallons of water, a plate of burgers and some Ex-lax and lock him in a room with Martin Bashir.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is hilarious. He just might be the best news story of 2013. One day last week, I spent my entire 20-minute commute laughing because of him.
I'm not one to call for boycotts, but if you have ties to Pittsburgh stop eating at McDonald's. They no longer serve Heinz ketchup.
My iPod now has 2300 songs. Song number 2300 was "Going to Hell" by The Pretty Reckless.
I did not give in to peer pressure or jump on the bandwagon. I am note posting something I am thankful for every day on Facebook.
My thoughts are with all those affected by the storms in the midwest.
I will be posting more often here on out. I have a list of music related topics to work on for your reading pleasure. Until the next time, if you cannot be a poet, be the poem.
LIKE on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jtlovecraft
Twitter: @jtlovecraft
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Underrated Horror Movies: Exorcist III
I have long believed Exorcist III to be one of the most underrated horror films of all time. It's part horror and part who-done-it and has fine acting performances from George C. Scott and the always fantastic Brad Dourif.
George C. Scott is Lt. Kindermann, a Georgetown detective on the case of a serial killer targeting religious leaders. (Scott takes over the role of Kindermann from Lee Cobb.) The extreme nature of the murders isn't the worst part, however. The murders strongly resemble those of the Gemini Killer. The problem is, Gemini Killer died fifteen years prior to these murders.
Kindermann's investigation leads him to a mental hospital where he finds "Patient X", portrayed by Jason Miller. (Miller played Father Damian Karras in the original Exorcist.) Kindermann is astonished at the patient's resemblance to his friend Father Karras, who was presumed dead after Reagan McNeil's exorcism. And it is here we discover something truly sinister is going on as Patient X is now possessed by the same demons vanquished from Reagan. As fans of the first film will remember, these demons are quite the motherfucker to get rid of.
Brad Dourif plays the possessed version of Patient X and once again completely nails it. Imagine Chucky on PCP and this is what Dourif's performance was like. It's beyond chilling and one of the creepiest performances I have ever seen in a horror film. Dourif makes his demonic possession look real and so intense you can feel the hatred these demons have for God. It will bring chills up your spine.
Now, we all know a mental patient isn't leaving the hospital to commit murders. So obviously the demons are jumping into other bodies to carry out the murders and returning to their host in the mental ward who may or may not be Father Karras. This makes catching a killer a bit difficult, wouldn't you think? But Kindermann persists and with the assistance of Father Dyer (another returning character from the original) they chip away at the demon's hold on Patient X. Father Dyer is played here by Ed Flanders who takes over the role from William O'Malley. Flanders is brilliant, especially in the scenes he shares with Scott.
Also providing fantastic performances in smaller roles are Nicol Williamson and Nancy Fish.
Exorcist III is a suspenseful and creepy movie. It has just enough gore to give viewers an idea of how malevolent the demons are. The acting is fantastic. It is truly a sin how underrated this movie is and how few people have actually seen it. Do yourself a favor and check your local used DVD store for this film. You won't be disappointed. After all, Jeffrey Dahmer claimed this film as his all-time favorite. If that doesn't make you want to see it...
Pay close attention for cameos from Larry King, Fabio and Samuel L. Jackson.
Exorcist III was written and directed by Willam Peter Blatty.
Thanks for reading, it is much appreciated. I hope your Halloween season has been fun. And as always, if you cannot be a poet, be the poem.
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George C. Scott is Lt. Kindermann, a Georgetown detective on the case of a serial killer targeting religious leaders. (Scott takes over the role of Kindermann from Lee Cobb.) The extreme nature of the murders isn't the worst part, however. The murders strongly resemble those of the Gemini Killer. The problem is, Gemini Killer died fifteen years prior to these murders.
Kindermann's investigation leads him to a mental hospital where he finds "Patient X", portrayed by Jason Miller. (Miller played Father Damian Karras in the original Exorcist.) Kindermann is astonished at the patient's resemblance to his friend Father Karras, who was presumed dead after Reagan McNeil's exorcism. And it is here we discover something truly sinister is going on as Patient X is now possessed by the same demons vanquished from Reagan. As fans of the first film will remember, these demons are quite the motherfucker to get rid of.
Brad Dourif plays the possessed version of Patient X and once again completely nails it. Imagine Chucky on PCP and this is what Dourif's performance was like. It's beyond chilling and one of the creepiest performances I have ever seen in a horror film. Dourif makes his demonic possession look real and so intense you can feel the hatred these demons have for God. It will bring chills up your spine.
Now, we all know a mental patient isn't leaving the hospital to commit murders. So obviously the demons are jumping into other bodies to carry out the murders and returning to their host in the mental ward who may or may not be Father Karras. This makes catching a killer a bit difficult, wouldn't you think? But Kindermann persists and with the assistance of Father Dyer (another returning character from the original) they chip away at the demon's hold on Patient X. Father Dyer is played here by Ed Flanders who takes over the role from William O'Malley. Flanders is brilliant, especially in the scenes he shares with Scott.
Also providing fantastic performances in smaller roles are Nicol Williamson and Nancy Fish.
Exorcist III is a suspenseful and creepy movie. It has just enough gore to give viewers an idea of how malevolent the demons are. The acting is fantastic. It is truly a sin how underrated this movie is and how few people have actually seen it. Do yourself a favor and check your local used DVD store for this film. You won't be disappointed. After all, Jeffrey Dahmer claimed this film as his all-time favorite. If that doesn't make you want to see it...
Pay close attention for cameos from Larry King, Fabio and Samuel L. Jackson.
Exorcist III was written and directed by Willam Peter Blatty.
Thanks for reading, it is much appreciated. I hope your Halloween season has been fun. And as always, if you cannot be a poet, be the poem.
Visit and like the page: www.facebook.com/jtlovecraft
Thursday, October 24, 2013
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