Saw Cars this weekend. After four years of previews about this film I am supremely disappointed. It was slow, mushy and completely boring about 45% of the time. I think they came up with a great idea that should have been a short 30 minute film but they tried to stretch it into a full feature length movie.

The graphics are amazing. Having grown up around red rock and purple mountains, they really captured the essence of passing through those regions. Unfortunately, it’s not good enough to take away from the boring storyline. I kept feeling like I was playing with my dolls as a child. Where you’re really excited about making the sound effects and pretending that the cars are real people with beds, faces and past lives but for all the hubbub, it fell terribly short.

Some really funny parts but mostly horribly boring!

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I’m happy to report… Joey Gay was kicked out of Last Comic Standing last night. I could never understand why he feels the need to scream while he’s on stage. It’s really annoying. He didn’t get the lowest number of votes but he still went home and that’s all that matters.

Bil Dwyer also went home. He’s been a favorite of mine so far but he really didn’t bring his A game last night. He was all over the board, not tying any of his subjects together. I think that he let his nerves get the best of him.

Michelle Balan was challenged again along with Chris Porter - they had a four-way tie on the vote by each comedian so 4 people had to compete. Chris Porter was brilliant and Michelle did really well too. I don’t think that anyone will be challenging her again any time soon after two straight wins.

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Check out Garage Band for mixing songs for Final Cut Pro class

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So this is a picture of how Taylor looked today when we met with One Source Talent. Aren’t those some of the cutest goucho pants you’ve ever seen? I just love the color.

Anyway, One Source was thrilled to work with her and wanted to sign her up immediately. I have put a quick brake on the whole thing until she gets back from the summer with her Dad. Once she returns, we’ll get started on it. I just think it’s too important for her to get to know her father.

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I answered a Craig’s List ad on Friday from One Source Talent who was “Looking for new faces.” I sent them a picture of Taylor and was invited to their open call on Saturday. This is a picture of Taylor on her way to meet them.

After a couple of interviews, measurements and photos they asked her to come back for a second-call. I had no doubts, of course, but she is very excited. We meet with them again on Monday… wish her luck!

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Ayush posted an amazing tutorial on airbrushing in Photoshop. I wanted to post it here also, in case he ever deleted it.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=171753

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Stella was kicked out of the Last Comic house last night. Apparently all the comics felt the same way about her as I did. I think the three that went in the head-to-head last night were the best choices. It was like the comics took matters into their own hands and said, “We’ll get the token abrasive people with no talent off this show ourselves.”

I was very pleased with the outcome. Stella got the least amount of votes last night and that’s the way it should have been. I think that April Macie was only biding her time until she was going to have to leave. She reminded me of the co-star of “That’s So Raven” on Disney Channel - high-pitched and juvenile. I’m not surprised she’s out.

It’s only a matter of time before Michelle Balan gets booted but she deserved to win last night against the other two comics. The ones to really keep an eye on are Kristin Key and Gabriel Iglesias. Funny stuff!

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I know what you’re all thinking, but this just wasn’t the right time. I feel bad that it didn’t work out but I made what I thought to be the best choice for me.

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Gooooose-Frabaaaaa!!!

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Okay, I’m going to rant for a moment. I love stand-up comedy. If I could spend my entire life watching these people I would. Last Comic Standing has always been a great mecca for this passion but tonight I am intensely disappointed.

Stella made the house. What the? She didn’t even have enough material for three different acts, she repeated herself each time she performed. They even brought in the token older woman. I am so sick of these shows picking people based on their clash-potential in the house. I’d rather there be no bickering but GREAT COMEDY! Try that for a change, eh?

They had such great comics tonight to pick from and they picked 3 of the worst from the bunch.

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