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For those movie fanatics out there, 2010 is going to be an awesome year!
There are a lot of really good movies coming out, so to make it easier to decide, I sifted through a lot of sites and came up with a list of my top 25.

3 things before you start:
1) The movies are arranged in order of release date - from current to last & the release dates are for South Africa.
2) If you get playlist errors with the videos, just click "Continue" and the movie will still play
3) I may not have included a movie that you think is better, but I'm just recommending, you can watch whatever you want. I won't judge...much...

Halloween II
This is definitely one for the fans of horror movies only! Also you have to see the first one before you watch this one... If the two criteria are not met you will be in the same situation as my friend Alex, who really did not enjoy it!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1311067
Official Site - www.halloween2-movie.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=45601
Release Date - Out Now!

The Wolfman
It has Benicio Del Toro & Anthony Hopkins in it. But if that doesn't convince you, have a look at the trailer.

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0780653
Official Site - www.thewolfmanmovie.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=18844
Release Date - 12 February

The Book Of Eli
This is one of those movies that have not received great reviews, but still looks damn good and you still wanna see it...

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1037705
Official Site - thebookofeli.warnerbros.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=48563
Release Date - 26 February

From Paris With Love
I was halfway through the trailer and wondering where John Travolta was and then I realised. Looks like a kick ass movie though!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1179034
Official Site - frompariswithlovefilm.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=59398
Release Date - 26 February

Daybreakers
This is just to restore my faith in the fact that vampires on not sparkly and are actually mean bastards who are not interested in high school girls and romance...

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0433362
Official Site - www.daybreakersmovie.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=21566
Release Date - 5 March

Alice in Wonderland
I just love how weird this movie looks. Tim Burton is a genius as well

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759
Official Site - disney.go.com/disneypictures/aliceinwonderland
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=39384
Release Date - 5 March

Shutter Island
After Titanic I lost a bit of faith in Leonardo De Caprio, but recently he has had some awesome appearances, especially Body of Lies. So when he is gonna appear in a Scorcese movie, you gotta want in on it!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1130884
Official Site - www.shutterisland.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=41300
Release Date - 12 March

Clash Of The Titans
Awesome battle scenes...thats all I'm gonna say

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0800320
Official Site - clash-of-the-titans.warnerbros.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=40223
Release Date - 2 April

The Losers
Based on a comic about a bunch of CIA black ops guys who get betrayed. Trust me, this one should rock if it's anything like the comic!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0480255
Official Site - www.the-losers.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=50350
Release Date - 9 April (unconfirmed)

Machete
If you've seen the Planet Terror DVD, you should know this one, for the rest, just watch the trailer!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0985694
Official Site - None (see Wikipedia entry - wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete_(film) )
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=54801
Release Date - 16 April (Unconfirmed)

Kick Ass
There are no words to describe how cool this movie should be! We all dream we could be superheroes; some of us actually try it out...

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1250777
Official Site - www.kickass-themovie.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=43515
Release Date - April 23

A Nightmare on Elm Street
Can they pull of what Wes Craven did in the original? I certainly hope so!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1179056/
Official site - www.nightmareonelmstreet.com/
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=47103
Release Date - April 30 (Unconfirmed)

Iron Man 2
I'll say it now...this is my MOVIE OF THE YEAR

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1228705
Official Site - ironmanmovie.marvel.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=44655
Release Date - 30 April

Edge of Darkness
I hope the aging Mr Gibson doesn't let me down with this one. The trailer looks pretty good though. *hold thumbs*

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1226273
Official Site - http://edge-of-darkness.warnerbros.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=44503
Release Date - 7 May

Robin Hood
Well, this duo pulled off Gladiator, so lets hope they can do the same here. If the trailer is anything to go by, I like!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0955308
Official Site - www.robinhoodthemovie.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=20816
Release Date - 14 May

Prince Of Persia
Game to movie conversions have always been a let down. But I'm optimistic that this will be an exception to that rule...

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0473075
Official Site - disney.go.com/Disneypictures/princeofpersia
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=20447
Release Date - 21 May

Youth In Revolt
To be honest, this is one that I'm not sure about. The idea seems to be good, but can they translate it into something worthwhile? I'm optimistic!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0403702
Official Site - www.youthinrevolt-themovie.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=41254
Release Date - 18 June

The A-Team
dum dadum dum dumdumdum dum dadum dum dum dadum dum... makes me feel like a kid again!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0429493
Official Site - www.ateam-movie.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=40213
Release Date - 30 July

Inception
This movie is directed by Christopher Nolan, the director of the Dark Knight and starring Leonardo De Caprio. I have high hopes for this one. It kinda reminds me of Dark City though...

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666
Official Site - inceptionmovie.warnerbros.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=52815
Release Date - 30 July

Predators
Admittedly I know very little about this movie, except that it was written by Robert Rodriguez years ago, and that it is only coming out this year. I couldn't find any trailers, or even behind the scenes clips, for this one... sorry!
IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1424381
Official Site - None (but see Wikipedia post - wikipedia.org/wiki/Predators)
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=54800
Release Date - 20 August

The Expendables
All my favourite action heroes frrom the 90's except way older...awesome! There are rumours even the Governator is in on this one! Only ones missing are Chuck Norris & Jean Claude van Damme...

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253
Official Site - None (www.theexpendablesmovie.net is an awesome fan site though)
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=50319
Release Date - 13 August (Unconfirmed)

Resident Evil: Afterlife
I know i said that game to movie conversions suck, but i think the Resident evil series is the exception. And no it's not because of Milla Jovovich!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1220634
Official Site - None (see Wikipedia entry - wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_4_(film) )
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=52423
Release Date - 10 September

The Last Airbender
I'm giving M Night Shyamalan one last chance to make a decent film. Lets hope he can convince me with this one. So far so good with the trailer

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt0938283
Official Site - www.thelastairbendermovie.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=44129
Release Date - 10 September

Tron: Legacy
I'm not gonna commit myself, but if the effects test below is any indication this will be one awesome movie!

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1104001
Official Site - disney.go.com/tron
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=47155
Release Date - 31 December

Paul
If you watched Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz and loved them, I don't need to tell you any more... If you haven't you better be phoning your video store to rent them tonight! Not sure of a release date though....

IMDB - www.imdb.com/title/tt1092026
Official Site - www.whatispaul.com
ComingSoon.net - www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=48063
Release Date - TBA

There are plenty of videos out there on the interwebs, but very few of them are worth the time or bandwidth!
I thought i would help out and post some of the better ones I've found recently...

1) The Transforminators (by Black20 Studios)

This mashup trailer is absolutely brilliant!



2) The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon (by Richard Gale)

There are no words to describe this video - don't know what it is about it!





3) Phobias (taken from The Sketch Show)

Brilliant clip about phobias taken from a TV series called The Sketch Show



4) Surprised Kitty

Awesome short clip involving a kitten



5) The Burj Birdmen

This is for fans of base jumping. This is the world record base jump from the Burj Khalifa (formerly known as the Burj Dubai which was recently officially opened)


The Burj Birdmen from Jan-Paul Bednarz on Vimeo.

We all have heard the word Geek by now, we all use it on occasion, but what is the actual definition? Is Geek the same as nerd? ARE YOU GEEK?
If we google the word Geek, and look at some of the definitions, it does not help matters much...

According to Wikipedia, "the word Geek is a slang term, noting individuals as "a peculiar or otherwise odd person, especially one who is perceived to be overly obsessed with one or more things including those of intellectuality, electronics, etc."

Dictionary.com has 3 definitions... 1) a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual. 2) a computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders.) 3) a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.

If we look at Urban Dictionary, geeks are "the people you pick on in high school and wind up working for as an adult," or "not to be confused with Nerd. A geek does not have to be smart, a Geek is someone who is generaly not athletic, and enjoys Video Games; Comic Books; being on the internet, and etc."

If we truly want to define a Geek, we do not want to look at a strict definition of the word, but look at the cultural definition of a Geek. If you're going "huh" now, then let me explain.

While researching this blog post, I came across paper, Geek Culture: The 3rd Counter Culture, written by Lars Konzack, who has a blog on ludology and game research.
While I may not agree with everything mentioned in the paper, it gave me a lot of different ideas to present you with.

For my fellow Geeks out there, many of us has strange and maybe difficult childhoods - right up to high school even. I embraced my inner-Geek quite late in life (sometime in high-school) as many Geeks do; growing up, Geek was definitely not cool. I am now quite proud to be a Geek.
With that in mind, I don't think I was afraid of admitting it; I was just in denial. Sometimes I wish I had just faced the facts earlier...

Earlier I asked the question; is a Geek the same thing as a nerd and quite simply I think that the answer is no. I think the confusion comes in as there are several overlapping characteristics. Nerds tend to be intellectuals who excel at things academic (especially technological and scientific) and they generally have horrible social skills because they are studious people. They may have similar interests as Geeks but that is where it ends as far as I am concerned.

So what makes a Geek? There is no simple answer really. Is it the (almost) obsession with gadgets? Is it the love of fantasy worlds? Is it their knack with PCs? Are they more introverted than extroverted? Is it their love of gaming? The thing is I could list all sorts of possible characteristics and it still might not be right!
You could also say to me, but lots of people like those things these days or lots of people are like that these days and you would be right, but also oh so wrong!
Think back to the 90's and tell me how many people were on the interwebs? How many had a Geocities page that they called there own? How many people were regularly gaming? How many of them were excited about the Sci-Fi channel on DSTV and were sad to see it go a while ago? Before the movie came out, how many people had read the Lord of the Rings, or many other fantasy series novels? How many could fix their own PCs and knew their way around MS-DOS? A lot less than today I can tell you that much!
If you knew people like that, you probably called them a Geek and ignored them until needed. Unless you were one yourself.
But in our world today with gadgets surrounding us, PC's in our homes, consoles in our lounges, fantasy movies such as Avatar making close to $2 billion already, the Geek has become king.
You may have many of the things that a Geek loves, but that does not make you Geek. It actually just shows that Geeks have managed to affect an entire world culture through his weapon of choice - The Internet.
Thats right the kids you picked on in school are the ones you now silently respect to some degree or another. You might deny it publicly but you can't lie to youself!
What it boils down to is that you know whether you are a Geek or not, but nobody or no-one will ever be able to truly describe it...

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I know my next blog was going to be the one about geeks, but this was just to good to pass up and I have not finished it yet.
I came across this on popurls and it just made me wanna say "hallelujah!"

Now and then, you get a link to a site and end up wondering what the hell happened to the last few hours of your life?
That happened to me! I follow @popurls on twitter which posts the most popular links of the hour from their website. They are normally a quick visit kind of site such as news articles or pictures, but today they doomed me with a tweet which said: "Wave goodbye to the next 3 hours of your life http://pop.is/1has"
I thought that they were joking!! Guess not... The game is called Chain Reaction

But that is all that I will say, as you need to discover it for yourself...I will say that there are two versions - Simple and Advanced. Try out the simple version but the real fun lies in the advanced one

When I think of the game Diablo, and especially Diablo II, it brings back many memories. Several months (and possibly an entire year now thinking about it) gone by, playing my way through Normal, Nightmare and Hell difficulty and several occasions having to fork out my hard-earned cash on telephone bills for my 56k dial up, to be able to play on Battle.net... good times! By the time I eventually started playing, the Lords of Destruction expansion pack had just come out (my PC at the time was not good enough to play the game when Diablo II was originally released)

So when I heard about Diablo III in 2008, I was seriously excited about it. Almost two years later there is still no official release date and I am getting very anxious... but my excitement is still there!

For those of you who have not had the pleasure of playing the Diablo series, which is developed by Blizzard Entertainment, who are also responsible for the Warcraft series & Starcraft, it is a fantasy action RPG. The first game was released in 1997, and saw you taking the role of the hero and working your way through 16 levels, eventually finishing up in hell to face Diablo, the Lord of Terror, where you "kill" him with a soulstone. The game received many near perfect scores on several reviews and by 2001 had sold 2.5 million copies. You had the choice of three charcters: Barbarian, Rogue or Sorcerer.

Diablo II was released in 2000, with the expansion, Lords of Destruction, being released a year later, in 2001. The story continues from the first game, but when your adventurer "kills" Diablo in the first game, it actually only made him stronger and he releases his brothers Mephisto (Lord of Hatred) & Baal (Lord of Destruction) from their soulstones.
You take the role of a adventurer, who arrives in the wake of the destruction caused from the first game. You work you way through four acts by defeating the three prime evils, Diablo, Mephisto and Baal. The game recieved several game of the year awards and for a while held the Guinness Book of World records title of the fastest selling game! By 2001 it had sold over four million copies... Your choice of characters increased from the first game; you could play as Barbarian, Sorceress, Necromancer, Amazon & Paladin and with the expansion pack the Druid and Assassin were added.

But enough about the old games, lets get into the juicy details about Diablo III.

According to the official website, the story goes as follows:
Two decades have passed since the demonic lords, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, set out across the world of Sanctuary on a vicious rampage, twisting humanity to their unholy will. Yet for those who battled the Prime Evils, the memory fades slowly.
When Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram Cathedral seeking clues to defeat new stirrings of evil, a fiery harbinger of doom falls from the heavens, striking the very ground where Diablo once entered the world. This fire from the sky reawakens ancient evils and calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world against the rising powers of the Burning Hells once again.

I have lost count of the number of times i have watched the cinematic teaser and the gameplay preview and i am seriously impressed. I think I know the teaser by heart now!



There are some changes to how the game works. Firstly there will be five classes initially, but with the big change being that you can choose the gender of your character. Four of the classes have been revealed to date, namely:

- The Barbarian

I couldn't find a video of the barbarian, but if you watch the gameplay trailer on their website, most of it is about the barbarian.
This is also the only character to be in all three games...strength and brute force is what it's all about

- The Wizard
Watch the Wizard trailer
Total opposite of the Barbarian, while not strong, this character relies on magic to annihilate it's enemies.

- The Witch Doctor
No video for this one either, but once again, it is featured in the gameplay video
Reminds me of the Necromancer. Has "pets" and other spells to kill its enemies

- The Monk
Watch the Monk trailer
I love this character and there is a 90% chance that I will play this character!

Besides the new character line-up there are some changes that i can really appreciate. The health pickups as you kill enemies, the specialization characters & the destructible environments. There is also talk of some net Battle.net features.

Basically i think that there is a lot that we have to look forward to with the new Diablo and I wait patiently!

For quite a while I have been following about 5 webcomics on a daily/weekly basis.
Some of them are quite well know, others not so much but the one thing they all have in common: their followers are very loyal and can get upset if they miss their regular dose.
Webcomics have been around since about 1985, starting with an unauthorized wizard of oz comic "witches and stitches" on compuserve (see the wikipedia article on it's author)
The difference between these and traditional print cartoons (most of which also have web versions) is that any kid can open up ms paint and start a comic which is sometimes way better. Also they are not limited to the number of panels or even panels themselves, basically the possibilities are endless. They can be animated or partly animated, interactive or basically anything their creators want them to be
To get a better  idea of the sheer amount of webcomics out there, you need to look at either the wikipedia list of webcomics or a website such as the webcomic list (which monitors over 15000 webcomics)
I can tell you this - there are a load of really horrible ones out there, but for each of those there are plenty of really good ones.
Much like blogs, webcomics are not out there to make their creators rich and famous, which is not to say that there aren't some successful ones, but rather because its their passion to create the webcomics.
I have noticed a trend of these webcomics starting their own online stores where they have webcomic-related merchandise.

If you want to try a few i would suggest one of the following:

The Oatmeal by Matthew Inman
- If you know me, you will know that I regularly post links to the oatmeal. I just can't get enough, especially the grammar lessons

Amazing Super Powers by Wes & Tony
- I love this webcomic not just because it makes my day twice a week, but because of the "easter eggs". The first is the caption that pops up when you hover your cursor over the comic. But the best of all is the hidden comic: if you move your cursor next to the top right hand corner of the comic a question mark appears. If you click on this, it opens up the hidden comic relating to the main comic.

BlankIt by Lemmo Pew and Aric Mckeown
- This is a sequential comic that has been running since June 2008, so if you feel inclined to read this one, you have some serious catching up to do. It is a story about 2 guys that wake up in a blank world and as they go on their adventures weird and wacky things start appearing out of nowhere, including the cookie king and his cookies, walking palaces, ethereal people that appear when given names...

Cyanide & Happiness by Matt, Dave, Rob & Kris
- If you haven't heard of it you must be under a rock somewhere. Over a million daily visitors and in the top 2000 most visited sites according to alexa.com.

Orneryboy by Michael Lalonde
This is one of my favourites about a boy (Orneryboy), a girl (Dirtygirl), their pet zombie (Brian) and their 2 cats.
Its a sequential comic that's been going since 2006 and consists of 393 strips to date. 


But if none of these are your cup of tea, go along to the webcomic list and browse through their database until you find something you like. but do yourself a favour, read at least one; we all need laughter