http://dcist.com/2009/01/chewing_the_fat_anthony_bourdain.php
Today, I turned 30 years old officially at 2:21pm. 30 definitely brings a few psychological changes, but I don't feel any different.
Fun fact: Lincoln and Darwin would've been 200 today, while my favorite director, Darren Aronofsky, is now 40. Powers of ten!
http://www.macrumors.com/2009/02/09/apple-to-integrate-quicktime-pro-features-in-snow-leopard/
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/chris-dannen/techwatch/when-will-microsoft-get-clue
If you're hankering for a good, new western, Appaloosa if worth your time. The story breaks from the usual mold, while staying historical appropriate. Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris make a great pair. Renee Zellweger even manages not to be annoying.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012601831.html
I'm completely biased, but The Wrestler was great. Mickey Rourke was perfectly cast and makes nary a mistake. By design, Aronofsky took a back seat to the actors' performances. However, he owned the pacing, editing and overall aesthetic of the film. It's not as cheery as the trailer makes out, but I wasn't expecting Rocky.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html
I like Shia LaBeouf, I won't lie. He's pretty much 100% himself in this movie, sans the "no, no, no" tic from Transformers. The existence of something like ARIA isn't believable (and certainly a little nod to HAL 9000). Eagle Eye was nothing special, but the car crashes were great. However, it's a popcorn, action/suspense flick and should be taken as such.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/jan/07/tolkien-norse-legend/print