Uploaded November 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
My review of the 2011 Bruce Robinson-directed Hunter S. Thompson adaptation, "The Rum Diary", starring and co-funded by Johnny Depp. Does this highbrow story of a drunk in 1950's Puerto Rico successful in its attempts at philosophizing while interspersing drunken Johnny Depp? Or does this adaptation so drunk of its own spirit that it falls flat on its face to educate and entertain? Watch my review and find out!
Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster
*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:
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My review of the 2011 Bruce Robinson-directed Hunter S. Thompson adaptation, "The Rum Diary", starring and co-funded by Johnny Depp. Does this highbrow story of a drunk in 1950's Puerto Rico successful in its attempts at philosophizing while interspersing drunken Johnny Depp? Or does this adaptation so drunk of its own spirit that it falls flat on its face to educate and entertain? Watch my review and find out!
Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster
*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:
guster.com/music.aspx
![Debt of Bones Book Review [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/joeX1XqLb6I/mqdefault.jpg "Debt of Bones Book Review [HD]
My thougths on Terry Goodkinds prequel novella for his Sword of Truth fantasy series, whose first entry (Wizards First Rule) is preceded by Debt of Bones. Is this quickly-finished novella worth your time as a fan of the series? Is it a good way to introduce yourself to the Sword of Truth series? Watch my review and find out!
Opening Song: Mr. Sandman by Oranger
* Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If youd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...dont sue me. =)")
![Crank: High Voltage Movie Review [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k9scXM1uRW4/mqdefault.jpg "Crank: High Voltage Movie Review [HD]
My thoughts on the recently released sequel to the Neveldine/Taylor action film Crank. If you like off-kilter or experimental movies tht dont seem entirely pretentious then this might suit you- though be warned that it IS very odd. For all its silliness and baseness I would say its worth a rent though and if youre a fan of the first movie then it fun to see it on the big screen (preferably with friends...and booze).
Intro Song: Just Like Honey by The Jesus and Mary Chains
* I do not own this song but use it respectfully of its creator and claim no value or ownership over it. Check it out. I use only a small sampling of it in my intro, the rest is much better. Also, I feel it important to note I got it off the Lost in Translation soundtrack that I BOUGHT so that should count for something, I think.
CORRECTION: Apparently the literal title for the movie is just Crank: High Voltage, without a number. The number was apparently only added in for the trailer. I doubt anyone else cares but myself but I just had to change it because it bothers me to no end. =)")
![Live Blog #4: Audio Programs Hate Me [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kv5FyEneg7Y/mqdefault.jpg "Live Blog #4: Audio Programs Hate Me [HD]
Just a general channel update. No more and no less. Like I say in the video, Im sorry for the lack of posts on this channel. I will try harder in the future to maintain a more steady flow. For a while there it was 1+ a week. Im going to shoot for that again. Thanks for following my channel! I hope you enjoy my current videos and any future ones as well. =)
Opening Song: What Planet is This? by Yoko Kanno & The Seatbelts
* Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. If you would like the video taken down, please say so and I will comply. So please...dont sue me. =)")
![Live-Blog #3: RealD and the Theatre Experience [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lVrENUWo7lM/mqdefault.jpg "Live-Blog #3: RealD and the Theatre Experience [HD]
My thoughts on the proliferation of RealD in a post-Avatar world, why theatres suck, and what they could do to improve the movie-going experience. What are your thoughts on all of the above and more? Do you enjoy going to the theatres? What is your opinion on EVERY movie going 3-D? Watch my video to find out what I think about all of these questions and more.
Opening Song: What Planet is This by Yokko Kanno & The Seatbelts
* Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. So please, dont sue me. =)")
![Inception Movie Review [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ljOyAd1Iu24/mqdefault.jpg "Inception Movie Review [HD]
My thoughts on Christopher Nolans follow-up to his smash success, The Dark Knight. Is this film, rumored to be another Memento-esque jigsaw puzzle, worth seeing? Does this action thriller maintain both its intellectual and visceral qualities? Moreover, does this film manage to anchor itself in an emotional core? Watch my review and find out!
Opening Song: Mr. Sandman by Oranger
* Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. If you would like it taken down, just let me know. So please...dont sue me. =)")
![Sword of the Stranger Anime Movie Review [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/llwBC6w84H4/mqdefault.jpg "Sword of the Stranger Anime Movie Review [HD]
My thoughts on the recently-released (in North America, anyway) anime movie Sword of the Stranger. The Canadian Premiere was at Anime North this year and it was the biggest video at the show. Should you see it though? Is it Samurai bliss or is should you, like a Ronin, wander on by? Watch the review to find out!
Opening Song: Just Like Honey by Jesus and the Mary Chains
* Note I do not own the song and claim no ownership over it, I am merely using it for entertainment purposes. However, I have purchased the song so I am in no way stealing it. So please..dont sue me. XD")
![Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72 Book Review [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m-rB_C6ugSU/mqdefault.jpg "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72 Book Review [HD]
My thoughts on the Hunter S. Thompson book Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72. Is this book worth picking up if youre a fan of Hunter S. Thompsons book? If not? Watch the review and find out!
Opening Song: Just Like Honey by Jesus and the Mary Chains
* Note that I do not own this song and claim no ownership, I am merely using it for entertainment purposes. However, I have purchased this song and am in no way stealing, so place...dont sue me. )
Afterthoughts:
In retrospect, I did want to make sure to mention that this is still a good book, I merely wanted to point out some of the flaws it had. It is not as exciting as some of his other works but is both highly informative and worth picking up. Also, the themes (I do realize) are a continuation of the themes in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, as this takes place chronologically after that novel. Also, this book contains many of the famous Hunter stories that are often related to describe the person- much silliness and slyness abound- such as the Ibogaine rumor, so this is still a must-read for true fans. Lastly, I wanted to mention the dramatic aspects of the novel I failed to mention in the review, such as a Vietnam-vet march, which is described in tremendously effecting detail by the author. These are, like the digressions and side stories, spread sporadically throughout the book-which also adds to the value of the book.")
