Jason's Recent Weblog Entries
The Matrix Reloaded
This past weekend I finally saw The Matrix Reloaded. I have
quite a few complaints, but also enjoyed it. It's definitely worth
$9.50, unlike some other recent blockbuster sequels (e.g., Star Wars).
(Warning for those still planning to see it, movie discussion follows...)
I liked the opening sequence, Zion, and most of the scene with the
Architect. I didn't like the soundtrack (pales in comparison to the
prior movie), the "Burly Brawl" (dull, repetitive, a waste of $40M of
animation), the costuming (dull, repetitive), and the blatant Cadillac
product placement.
For some post-movie laughs, you should check out
the
abridged script. Also see the IMDB's trivia list.
Category: /film
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Neoprene, Part I
I have a neoprene case for my digital camera. It fits perfectly and
has done a great job protecting the Elph from drops, scratches, and
shocks. I'd like to have perfect-fitting neoprene gear for my film
camera and its various lenses. The off-the-shelf options don't fit my
SLR perfectly, so last week I bought a yard each of two different
types of neoprene. (5mm with fabric on one side, and 3mm with fabric
on both sides)
This weekend I experimented with using hotglue to join pieces
together. It worked great whenever I made a fabric-to-fabric bond,
but for rubber-to-rubber bonds it just wasn't very durable. Next
up to bat will be superglue and my consumer-grade sewing machine.
Category: /photo
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