Linky Links 4-5-06

I know it's been awhile, sorry about that – busy with school, life, avoiding things, stuff like that, you understand. Since I woke up at 6 A.M. today for some unknown reason, I thought I'd continue my links posts.

Art Related

Secret of Mona Lisa's Smile Revealed? ~ I was thinking about this for a bit. You need patience and time to be able to paint like this, and I think this is why there are no true great painters today. We have way too many distractions, too many forms of entertainment, and just overall too lazy to paint like this. We want results now, not millions of little invisible dots later. Does this idea work with other art forms? Why aren't their any Michelangelo marble sculptures being done now? Or is it that we can claim that it's been done, so why go back? I bet if there was an artist who could paint like this and does paint like this now, they would be looked over in the New York art world for someone who paints something that's more controversial. For the other aspects of art, I do have to admit that computer animation has been improving to look more and more life like, that there is an art form that is improving. I was amazed between the difference between Toy Story and Bug's Life and even after that Toy Story 2…. and that was years ago where I stared at the movie screen in awe, just amazed at the huge difference. Yes, I notice these things.

Portrait of a Cultural Battle ~ Who owns a painting? The original country or the country that steals it during a war?

TV, Movie, Music Related

Sesame Street creators spark controversy with new line of videos for infants ~ Do we want our children to become addicted to TV before the age of two? I mean, really? I'm torn between that it might help develop their brain, and being born into a TV watching generation (even though throughout high school I didn't have a TV in the house, but I still managed to know just enough about what was going on in Pop culture to stay afloat) I can't help but this this is naturally something that you would want to do.

Hilton Considered for Mother Theresa Role ~ Oh please, say it isn't so…

"Simpsons" Teases Moviegoers ~ Hmmm… this brings up the question how does a successful TV show turn into a successful movie… I know it's possible and all, but just like when Sex and the City was thinking about a movie, I'm a little skeptical… but then again, the voice of Albert Brooks with "guest star" in the movie… maybe it will be Jacques from one of my favorite Simpsons episodes… I highly doubt that thought… especially since that was from Season 1.

The Simpsons.com ~ just thought I'd put it up since this is the first time that I went to the site… and happened to just talk about it… amusing…

Blockbuster Accused of Patent Infringement ~ Oh I hope they don't get rid of Blockbuster.com… which is what I use to rent my TV shows on DVD instead of Netflix. They give me two free games in store a month! And since they raised the price of renting games to $8 or something like that, heck, I need those free games!!!

The Official John Corbett Band Website ~ I'm not a fan of country music as you know, but when I saw this actually on TV yesterday I had to go check it out because I'm an Adian fan. "Let me strip your floors." And am I the only one remembering the oboe playing musician that he played in the movie Serendipity?

Random

The Time Is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ~ I missed it!!! I was actually asleep by 12:30 last night for once. Oh well.

Paperweight Severs Calif. Teacher's Hand ~ you better watch out what kind of things you have on your desks there you teachers and future teachers…

And lastly…

Spider-hunting nudist ends with ring of fire ~ I can't help but laugh… sorry…

Linky Links 3-2-06

Why am I awake at 8 in the morning? I wish I knew. I am beginning to miss sleep, but it’s all worth it. Instead of going to bed and try to sleep some more I think I’ll actually get up, eat a little, shower and get my butt to work. It’s time to make art!! (Hopefully I won’t get too distracted and can’t stop giggling all day again which might happen )

Today’s links. Hope you all have as good a day as I will have.

Art Related

Have the Curators of This Year’s Whitney Biennial Finally Figured Out How to Make the Show Matter? ~ I am soooo pumped in seeing this show. This will be an exciting month in art (heck – I’m going to have my own show too!) and in many other things in my life.

Pride, prejudice and happiness: readers choose favourite endings ~ Since I never seem to be able to get my butt to read more I will make this connection with movies, in particular, romantic comedies. If it’s going to end bad, I really don’t like it. I want the romance – the knowledge and hope of a happy ending between the two main characters. It gives me hope about my own life. One of my absolute favorite movies, which was actually a TV mini-series, is A&E’s Pride and Prejudice. (Haven’t seen the new one yet, but I plan on too) I can just watch the ending over and over when Elizabeth finally realized that she wanted to be with Mr. Darcy and Mr. Darcy still declaring his love and him just remembering that look that they shared (or it could be I have the hots for Colin Firth… I dunno). Romance is important, the hope of something better to come, the feeling of being swept off your feet, the surprises, the thoughtfulness that is given without being asked for it, I forgot all of this and hope that’s not going to be the case forever.

Dinner and a movie… ~ Ew. Very fitting title for the article though.

‘West Wing’ Alums to Return for Show’s End ~ West Wing is one of those shows that I surprising really enjoy… mainly because I absolutely nothing about politics and even though I know it’s not real, I feel like it gives me a glimpse, no matter how unrealistic it is, into something I really have no clue about and am curious about. I’ve rented and seen whatever is on DVD now, I think it was season 4, where Zoe was just kidnapped and it begins after that. I don’t remember the number of the season, but that season is where is started going downhill – fast. The first season was so incredibly good and well written that I don’t know what went wrong. Oh well.

Other News

The Origin of Darwin ~ huh. I might have to go see this exhibit in New York.

You can’t force cats to do anything ~ Ha. Poor kittys.

Ohio Couple Tie the Knot at McDonald’s ~ I could never get married in a fast food restaurant. That’s just crazy. But it’s amusing hearing about other people…

Linky Links 2-9-06

As I avoiding doing actual work, here are some things that I found entertaining.

Art Related

Computer Analysis Suggests Paintings are Not Pollacks ~ I do have to admit that I think Pollack did some great things for the art world, but fake Pollacks? His paintings were not random even though they appear to be. He was very precise with where each “drip” goes so those who think that their kid could do it are wrong. But still, I guess if a person was going to copy a work of art and pawn it off as someone else’s, then I guess Pollack could be an easy one.

Celebration for an 80-year-old ballerina ~ If only all of us could still be dancing at 80.

Somewhat Art Related

A Makeover of a Romance ~ Barbie has a new boyfriend. (There’s a picture of him too!) I loved my Barbie growing up. I have a friend who still collects them. I actually have a Paul Frank one in my living room. But I have to say that there is a quote in this article from Isaac Larian, CE of Bratz (the competition) that makes me laugh “‘It is time for Barbie to retire,’ he said. ‘I mean, even Michael Jordan retired.’”

A couple of missed events from yesterday… and several days ago

The Grammys ~ Okay, I only watched up until Paul McCartney started playing but it was pretty good up to that point. But then again, was it just me or were those “duets” just really one band singing alone and then transitioned into another band’s song? Did I miss something?

Britney in the hot seat over photos ~ I have to agree with the first sentence of this article “What was she thinking?” I mean – SERIOUSLY?!

The Cute Factor ~ one of the 10 most read articles of the New York Times this month, according to an e-mail I received from them, and I really don’t blame people. The pictures ALONE are TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!!!!

Super Bowl Commercials ~ Now, I’m a little late on this one, but my main reason to watch Super Bowl XL was for the commercials. There were some good ones, and some that really weren’t but this is one that made me laugh out loud. I also liked the one where they work with monkeys and jackasses. How can you go wrong with either animal in a commercial? (Probably very easily)

Speaking of the Super Bowl…

Frank the Tank’s Slant ~ My inspiration. My conscious. My Big Brother. His Blog. Where I get caught up on Illinois sports and things that I should be paying attention but don’t. I should be complimenting him like how he complimented me so generously on his blog, but he knows how great he is so I really don’t need to remind him. (You’re great by the way Frankie!)