2013 Oscar and Razzie Nominations

Oscars here, Razzies here.

Thoughts?

On behalf of a friend, I ask the following question:

Any programmers out there want to talk to a mad scientist about a text-to-song app he wants to get started? And are you willing to suspend any pre-conceived notions until after you hear his insane filk-induced rant?

If so, post here, and he'll get back to you.

Still Not Asking For It

Necessary for your philosophical advancement. The important part here is the commentary. The pic is probably NSFW, although it is technically, I guess.

ILM's For Your Consideration Reel For AVENGERS

I think that the best of the many, many good things about Marvel's Avengers movie is that you care so much about the characters, and they're all played by such good actors. ('Cause, face it -- when the objectively worst actor in your ensemble is Chris Hemsworth, you're in pretty good shape.) Still, part of the joy also was Teh Shiny -- seeing those characters on the big screen and finally, finally looking right.

Industrial Light and Magic kicked ass and took names on this one, and here's a little something For Your Consideration: