Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-04

I am so excited to have access to cable TV for once, to watch the new Venture Bros live tonight! #
@firstshowing man, I have to disagree. I don't think Up in the Air deserves best picture, when put up against everything else in 2009. in reply to firstshowing #
@Instanthunter yeah, I thought it was suprisingly tame. It didn't dig too deep into any of the issues it was addressing. in reply to Instanthunter #
@firstshowing I don't think that would then qualify it to win best picture. If it only spoke to a limited group. in reply to firstshowing #
@firstshowing that's certainly true. However, I don't see that happening. in reply to firstshowing #
@Devindra I meant, it was a small group that would find it a life-changing, engaging, or best film of the year. It was too safe for me. in reply to Devindra #
Whoa, TNT just split screened the ending of Wizard of Oz in one frame, with the beginning of it in the other. The snake was eating it's tail #
@devincf We're watching it too, looking for the suicidal munchkin. in reply to devincf #
@devincf We've also been discussing the budget, and what special effects cost back then. Or matte paintings. in reply to devincf #
@devincf They were showing this earlier too, and as the credits were rolling at the end, they split screened it into the beginning credits. in reply to devincf #
@devincf totally, it looks like they're showing the new transfer, but on my parents crappy tv, it's hard to tell. in reply to devincf #
Hey all you cine-friends, do any of you use CinemaNow? We were just accepted into their affiliate program, how is the service? #
Thanks to everyone who found our Netflix/Criterion post helpful over the holiday weekend. Our numbers were unbelievable. http://j.mp/7K8m0P #
@Instanthunter I think we'll see a stream of older library titles released over the next few years hopefully before the next shift in format in reply to Instanthunter #
@headgeek666 didn't you write up the Excalibur HD-DVD also? in reply to headgeek666 #
@DrewAtHitFix did you get the Sundance iPhone app? Theres also a calender file that you can upload into Google Calendar/iCal in reply to DrewAtHitFix #
@DrewAtHitFix I'm always amazed at how quiet my system is when I turn off all of my external hard drives. Those basterds are loud. #
@KarenAElizes I have some black and white photos from when I traveled to Versailles a few years back. An beautiful location, indeed! in reply to KarenAElizes #
@DrewAtHitFix I would imagine so, I haven't cross checked the films yet. in reply to DrewAtHitFix #
@dukeforrest yeah, I felt the same after all three films as well. in reply to dukeforrest #
I'm at Whole Foods Market (Hillcrest) (711 University Ave, at 7th, San Diego). http://4sq.com/7x8wTt #
I'm at Ranchos Northpark (3910 30th St, University, San Diego). http://4sq.com/6CdtAM #
I'm at San Diego International Airport (SAN) (SAN, San Diego) w/ 5 others. http://4sq.com/eyyN #
@KarenAElizes once I get hom from San Diego, to Portland, I'll scan some images of Versailles that I shot. in reply to KarenAElizes #
Check out @Rudie_Obias' top 5 films of the decade: http://tr.im/IS1Y #
Here is @Rudie_Obias' top 5 movies list for 2009. Give it a look: http://tr.im/IMOl #
@Brotodeau Man, I feel your pain. Everyone tells us to watch that show, and everytime we start it, we shrug: what's the big deal? in reply to Brotodeau #
Uh, hell yes I do. RT @colliderfrosty: Want to be in THE HOBBIT? http://bit.ly/6b7JnV #
@kevincarr I'm right there with you both! in reply to kevincarr #
I'm at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC, San Jose). http://4sq.com/43y2Rz #
"INCONCEIVABLE!" A modern classic, not available on Criterion DVD http://twitpic.com/voum0 /via @RadioConelrad #
I'm at Portland International Airport (PDX) (PDX, Portland) w/ 8 others. http://4sq.com/uk5A5 #
Oh sweet, they're playing TNG on Channel 32! I'm never up this late watching tv. #
I'm at Sweetpea Baking Company (1205 SE Stark St, at SE 12th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/8MFLs7 #
Why thank you Portland, for waiting until we got home from San Diego to START SNOWING! *please stick, please stick!* #
This is my favorite kind of snow, before it gets all crazy and gross: http://twitpic.com/vsabr #
I'm at Fred Meyer – Hawthorne (3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd, at SE 39th Ave, Portland). http://4sq.com/o1vWa #
@RevGWCSean were you talking to me? It just started snowing in Portland too!! in reply to RevGWCSean #
I love #blizzaster2009! This is the perfect weather to watch Ang Lee's The Ice Storm tonight for the podcast. #
@willschiff hmmm thinking about it, this has been a really good year for opening sequences all around. in reply to willschiff #
Hanging out over at http://wearemoviegeeks.com/live/ for the @goldenbriefcase live podcast! #
@getsconed we have to enjoy this clean snow, before it gets all sullied. in reply to getsconed #
@devincf Cloverfield? in reply to devincf #
Unwatchable Avatar: Hollywood Greed Could Kill 3D http://gizmodo.com/5436584/ #rant #avatar #
Listening to the Ice Storm Score on LaLa, beautiful stuff here: ? Bike Kiss (alternate Version) – Mychael Danna http://lala.com/zf3B #
Here is the whole album: ? The Ice Storm/chosen: Music From The Films Of Ang Lee – Mychael Danna http://lala.com/zI0B #
Check out this Amazon deal! Only $17.99!!!! 64% off! 'Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5 on DVD' http://bit.ly/6DMMb9 #
Dang, every season (well, every "set") of Battlestar Galactica on DVD, only $17.99 on Amazon right now, time to snatch them up! #
I love that Best Buy and Amazon have these dueling sale prices. Well, if you're marking it down to $17.99, then so will we! #
@ebertchicago you should come on @CriterionCast our podcast and talk to @foxtotally who watched every @Criterion film over the past 3 years. #
@ebertchicago What I meant was, if you ever want to chat with someone who has seen all of the @Criterion films, @foxtotally is your man. : #
You have to love a top ten list, where New Moon is positioned strategically at #0. @elguapo1's Top Ten of 2009! http://tinyurl.com/y8bg4x2 #
@rejects are we supposed to guess? Or will you drop some hints? in reply to rejects #
One of my favorite Tarantino long takes, from Jackie Brown. The drive around the block… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2iPbfEEEvM #
@firstshowing thats OUR word, only we can use it! 😉 in reply to firstshowing #
Based on everyones snowy traffic horror stories, I overestimated how long this bus ride was going to take. #
@ebertchicago well, Travis (@foxtotally), decided to watch every @Criterion film, and succeeded! Quite a feat, indeed. in reply to ebertchicago #
@GWCChuck Happy Birthday Chuck! Drink a beer for me today! #
Surprisingly, watching the Ice Storm makes me want to give the Hulk another shot. This commentary track is awesome. #
Alright, @Criterion, how about a Blu-ray of The Ice Storm? This movie deserves a high definition transfer, with uncompressed audio. #
Dang, people are tweeting about Limbaugh at like 100 tweets per second. #
Do you want to read some insane ramblings? Check out the latest "Travis Predicts!" @CriterionCast Column http://bit.ly/8LKkGv #
So, all of you lovely friends, telling me to watch Ang Lee's Hulk, you might want to rewatch this again. Eesh. #
@Vactor I signed up for the free Amazon Prime trial before the holidays, and got lots of free shipping! in reply to Vactor #
I second my earlier sentiment: eesh. That Ang Lee Hulk movie is not good. I don't know what movie you all were recommending. eesh! #
We just finished the Hulk and I cannot believe that people think this movie is equal to, or better than the newer iteration. #
I feel like I'm now obligated to rewatch the Leterrier Hulk, since the Ang Lee one is so fresh in my brain, to compare the two. #
@kevincarr There was a moment, when he was fighing the hulk-dogs, where I swear he punched one of them in the crotch. in reply to kevincarr #
@kevincarr I feel like I need to hulk out against all the people telling me that "its not that bad." IT IS THAT BAD! in reply to kevincarr #
I wish I had the time and patience to put together a mash up of all the ridiculous moments in The Hulk. It would be a great youtube clip. #
@foxtotally yeah, I guess it's not technically a conjecture. in reply to foxtotally #
Well, here I go. I know it's late, but I'm putting on Louis Leterrier's Incredible Hulk. #
@Becky_Middleton I've been watching The Ice Storm, and I thought I'd give Ang Lee another shot with The Hulk. in reply to Becky_Middleton #
@Becky_Middleton The Ice Storm is a beautiful film. A great @Criterion release. in reply to Becky_Middleton #
Alright, time for some Star Trek Next Generation before bed. Thanks channel 32! I love my free over the air options. #
@iesb the new IESB beta looks great! in reply to iesb #
Listening to the latest Slashfilmcast After Dark. They list their top 10 of 2009. This bus driver is taking his sweet ass time at each stop. #
@timbuel we should definitely talk sometime, it's apparently taking me freaking forever to get HobbitCast going. in reply to timbuel #
RT: @theauteursdaily: RT @MovieCityNews 1400 British films to be restored many re-released theatrically &on Blu-ray/DVD http://bit.ly/5NMP9j #
@slashfilm Peter, be sure to check out the Museum of Jurassic Technology while you're in LA! in reply to slashfilm #
@colliderfrosty have you tried Disqus? What does Intense Debate have over that? in reply to colliderfrosty #
@thepretension that sir, is a universal fact. The ones in Portland are a mess as well. I blame the clientele. in reply to thepretension #
RT: @thefilmtalk: Hope everyone out there is having a great New Year's Eve! 🙂 a few hours left to save The Film Talk! http://bit.ly/4B1n7R #
Heading to Hungry Tiger Too for some new years eats and drinks! See you the year we make contact! #
@DannyTRS wow, we were doing pretty much the same thing 10 years ago! Except no commercial work for me. in reply to DannyTRS #
#10YearsAgo I started taking film classes at Grossmont College. #
#10YearsAgo I was scooping ice cream at Baskin Robbins. I was driving a maroon VW Jetta, that failed me constantly. #
#10YearsAgo I ditched school to wait in line to buy tickets for The Phantom Menace. I bought the maximum amount of tickets. #
#10YearsAgo I graduated high school, with dreams of one day working for Lucasfilm, or ILM. #
#10YearsAgo I was chatting with people on AIM, ICQ, Yahoo and CollegeClub, the real first social network. #
#10YearsAgo I read every Kurt Vonnegut book I could get my hands on. #
#10YearsAgo I had bleached spiky hair, watched a ton of anime, listened to Howard Stern, and had low self esteem. #
#10YearsAgo I read the Tao of Pooh which seriously changed my outlook on life, on philosophy, on not letting things stress me out. #
#10YearsAgo I went to see the Phantom of the Opera. #
#10YearsAgo I had no idea what I'd be doing in 10 years. I have no idea what I'll be doing ten years from today. #
Check out this amazing Hawaiian 5-o burger from Hungry Tiger Too! http://twitpic.com/w4sc8 #
@Vactor Seven is a movie that changed the way I looked at filmmaking. A fantastic DVD release also, on par with Criterion releases. in reply to Vactor #
@ElisabethRappe and it's all vegan! We live in the best town for vegetarians and vegans. in reply to ElisabethRappe #
@ElisabethRappe agreed, that burger plus two IPAs is quickly putting me to sleep. I don't know of I'm going to make it to midnight. in reply to ElisabethRappe #
Despite being tired from a long day of work, two IPAs and that burger, I am killing it at Trivial Pursuit! #
I'm at Hungry Tiger Too (207 SE 12th Ave, at SE Ash St, Portland). http://4sq.com/4mMPvx #
@GWCChuck it's a boca burger, pineapple, teriyaki sauce, carm. onions, garlic aioli, on focaccia. It is great, and messy as hell. in reply to GWCChuck #
@gwcaudra after I read it though, I tried reading the Te of Piglet, but no matter how many times I tried, I could never finish it. in reply to gwcaudra #
@gwcaudra I've seen Avatar twice, and I want to go again and again and again. in reply to gwcaudra #
What kind of awesome New Years party are we having? An Alton Brown, Good Eats, DVD marathon party. This episode is all about tea! #
@mattsinger if only Roy Scheider was still around to witness first contact. in reply to mattsinger #
@GWCChuck don't be afraid, it will make both your mouth, and your belly, happy campers. in reply to GWCChuck #
@ErikDavis dang, we're on the same wavelength. We're watching Alton Brown DVD's right now. in reply to ErikDavis #
How am I ringing in the New Year? By watching Chris Fuller's Loren Cass. A much more honest, brutal film than anything Larry Clark put out. #
@KarenAElizes I used to group mine in categories, but now I'm all about having them alphabetized. It helps a lot in the searching. in reply to KarenAElizes #
@DefaultProphet film snob 4 life. in reply to DefaultProphet #
Holy crap, @ms_charmaine just found the greatest find on lala. The Batman the Brave and the Bold soundtrack: http://bit.ly/5B2KHA listen!!! #
If you love Batman and Doctor Horrible, you owe it to yourself to listen to this: http://lala.com/znmE #
It's amazing how many TNG plots involve crew falling in love with holodeck creations. #
@DefaultProphet I know, right? in reply to DefaultProphet #
@akstanwyck maybe we'll be seeing him soon with some hairy toes? Maybe down in New Zealand? in reply to akstanwyck #
Alright everyone, I think we've figured out almost all of the movies in that @Criterion drawing! http://bit.ly/6Q6Wfc #
Tonights CriterionCast was a lot of fun, we all loved The Ice Storm. Thanks to @RadioConelrad for being an awesome and loyal live chat fan! #
@rickchung awesome! Sorry I missed you. We certainly appreciate everyone that joins us in the live broadcasts. in reply to rickchung #
Man, Tom Jane is so hidden in Boogie Nights, I don't think I even knew who he was back then. #
@devincf I still haven't seen Master and Commander. Your new blog project is inspiring. Here's to resolutions! *raises a beer* in reply to devincf #
Damn, that scene with Alfred Molina and the kid with the firecrackers is so freaking tense. No matter how many times I watch it. #
@timbuel it is seriously one of the best scenes ever put to film. in reply to timbuel #
@janessapk they boost your ego. in reply to janessapk #
@devincf that fight has not been finished, I see full screen versions all the time at stores. in reply to devincf #
Alright everyone, it has been years since I've thrown this DVD in the player, and I think it's been long enough: Vanilla Sky. #
@janessapk good luck with that. I think the best you get is if you become the mayor of some place that actually monitors foursquare. in reply to janessapk #
@janessapk I think the perks will improve as more people use the service. in reply to janessapk #
Cameron Crowe sure can put together a soundtrack. Something to capture the time the film was released/represents. #
@ebertchicago I'm finally re-watching Vanilla Sky, it's been too long in between viewings. http://bit.ly/4MiAsk in reply to ebertchicago #
@devincf The Netflix, new choices to watch instantly RSS feed is handy. in reply to devincf #
@devincf Pink Tentacle: http://pinktentacle.com/feed/ in reply to devincf #
@devincf AltJapan: http://altjapan.typepad.com/my_weblog/atom.xml in reply to devincf #
@devincf Bens Bargains: http://bensbargains.net/rss.xml/0 in reply to devincf #
@devincf Bad Astronomy: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/feed/ in reply to devincf #
@devincf Newser: http://rss.newser.com/rss/section/1.rss in reply to devincf #
In case you're interested, we have all of the @Criterion films tagged in the 2010 Drawing tagged on Facebook: http://bit.ly/6Q6Wfc #
I don't know why its so pleasing to see Tom Cruise with a disfigured face. Also, I love Penelope Cruz. #
@scottEweinberg I like him in Reign of Fire. in reply to scottEweinberg #
Alright Internet, I'm going to bed. I'll see you in another life, when we are both cats. #
Check out today's sweet Library Haul: so much good stuff. http://twitpic.com/wer8g #
Nerdy fact o' the day: Todays date is a palindrome. 01022010. Awesome, right? #
@RadioConelrad yeah, I had to wait for Ordinary People, until they transferred it to my branch, but I'm looking forward to it. in reply to RadioConelrad #
So which of you are saying twenty-ten versus two-thousand-(&)-ten? #
Look at this sweet Ninja Turtle shirt I found at Target for only $7.99! http://twitpic.com/wf2ju #
[I second that.] @devincf You were a goth kid? I gotta see a picture of that. /via @elguapo1 #
I can't believe I just passed up Suburban Commando at Big Lots. It was only $3! #
Would you like to help Travis & Rudie get to Sundance in a couple weeks? Head to http://criterioncast.com & click on Donate. Thanks! #
Finally watching The Plan. I just got the Blu-ray on sale at Best Buy. Bring on the cylon carnage! #
Man, these HD transfers of BSG always look so grainy. #
@jennimiller76 They have a different artist perform that song each season. Its brilliant. in reply to jennimiller76 #
@ms_charmaine I think it's just because of how it was shot originally. in reply to ms_charmaine #
I'm at Whiffies Fried Pies (1200 SE Hawthorne Blvd, at SE 12th Ave, Portland) w/ 2 others. http://4sq.com/aM8BU #
About to watch Ang Lee's Ride with the Devil. The Universal DVD promo before the movie looks freaking terrible, like pre-youtube quality. #
@devincf is there some particular reason it shouldn't be? in reply to devincf #
@williambgoss Doesn't it seem like there was something crucial deleted before that "doggy doc" scene? Why is everyone else bloodied? in reply to williambgoss #
Why It's Better To Pretend You Don't Know Anything About Computers http://theoatmeal.com/comics/computers from @oatmeal #
@Devindra I like the new Symbiotek iTunes Album Art! Pretty slick. #
@davechensky I think Radiolab rivals This American Life for best produced radio program. If only they would crank out more episodes. in reply to davechensky #
Is gmail down? #
Wait, nevermind. #
@okedwatch hmmm, its still not working for Firefox, but I can get into it with IE in reply to okedwatch #
@foxtotally hey, wheres my 2010 Criterion Drawing post? *cracks the editor whip* in reply to foxtotally #
@foxtotally @RadioConelrad @Rudie_Obias It's all about using 4 browsers at once! in reply to foxtotally #
@RadioConelrad sometimes I use Opera, or IE on my netbook. Just to test out the blog/site on each browser. To make sure everything works. in reply to RadioConelrad #
It's amazing how much warmer it feels, riding in 45degree weather, versus 32degree weather. It's like summer time. #
@rejects Yeah, I'm sending in our credentials soon too, for SXSW. in reply to rejects #
About to watch District 9 with the commentary. #
Holy crap, that new Universal Soldier movie actually looks watchable! #