So last night, I saw the new movie the Ladykillers. I thought it was really good, a classic Coen Brothers movie. Tom Hanks puts in an amazing performance, as well as the supporting cast. I really liked the art direction, and the cinematography was in classic style. I was reminded of Fargo in a lot of the shots, that slow camera move on a long shot down the river.

I also just finished watching Intolerable Cruetly, another Coen movie, though this one is also co-writen by Matt Stone (of South Park). Although I didn't want to see it to begin with because I really don't care for Catherine Zeta...she was actually good in this one and I didn't find her annoying as usual.

If you haven't had a chance to yet, you need to check out the Japanese Anime Naruto. Ive gotten totally hooked on it. So far it doesn't have US distribution, so you have to find episodes on the net. If you use Bit-Torrent you can find episodes here.

This weekend I worked out a really good solution for a problem I have been having on this flash project, so I feel good about that, and hopefully the project will wrap up soon. I never thought it would drag on this long...next time I will have to negotiate for more money.

Today is looking like a beautiful day and I just may have to go riding. I meant to mention in my last posting that if you want to donate anything to help me with my bills during my time of unemployment, you may do so here:

I know it seems silly, but I am trying to pay off $75,000 in debt accrued from School and Credit Cards, and anything you can donate would really help. In return, I promise to never be in debt again, seriously. I have two businesses that I am currently running to make ends meet, and it's a lot of work. If you are interested in hearing about my e-commerce venture, please feel free to email me at info@wilcox-studios.com. I am always on the lookout for teachable and motivated people looking to start their own business.

That's it for now...

So I downloaded the newest version of America's Army last night. If you haven't played it, check it out, it's pretty well done. The weapons are really well designed and accurate (it's the army after all that made this game). Obviously a recruitment tool, it's still fun to play. I like being able to experience the training without the dirt, sweat and yelling.

Last night I also watched a funny movie (those that know me, know I love cheeseball films of all kinds). Sorority Boys, starring Harland Williams, Mellissa Sagemiller, and the guy that plays Lex Luthor on Smallville. It's really quite funny, and completely stupid, which makes it my perfect film. I am looking forward to seeing a few new movies coming out, Ladykillers and The Reckoning. Both look excellent.

My friend tells me that Home Movies on Adult Swim is heading for the chopping block. It seems that everytime I start to really like a new show, it gets cancelled. Except for 24. That show has been good until lately, where its just starting to get ridiculous and silly. Unfortunately I won't be sad to see that show fall by the wayside with the likes of Alf and Cop Rock, though it was never as bad as the latter. It was nice to hear that the Family Guy is coming back on the air though...that show is genius.

The job hunt goes ever on, I applied at a few more places yesterday and I'm still waiting for any kind of communication from them. Hopefully things will pick up. We got our car back from the mechanic today to the tune of $1200.00 So then a couple hours later the thing dies on the freeway, completely dead. We have it towed back to the mechanic, and he calls me about an hour later saying essentially the same thing just happened that we had fixed...turns out the guys at the machine shop where the new head was fabricated, didn't tighten one of the torque bolts and the whole assembly failed, stripping the timing belt and ruining the cam shafts...so now he has to have the whole job completely rebuilt. Luckily we don't have to pay for it, but I feel bad for the mechanic, I hope it doesn't come out of his own pocket.

And people keep saying I should get a car and a license...yeah right.

that's all for now...later!

The new website is up, after much deliberation and design changes, color selection, etc.

I am still in the market for a full time job, though I have enjoyed being home each day, playing with my cat,
furthering my characters on Star Wars Galaxies. The flash project I have been working on since November is starting to wrap up finally. I didn't think it would actually happen, but I have a good feeling its close to being finished. With money being tight these days, It was nice to be able to see a couple movies. Triplets of Belleville was amazing, and Hidalgo was also very good. One of my favorite things to do of late has been watching "Naruto", a Japanese anime which is gaining notice over here lately. All the episodes are in Japanese and a couple groups out there are releasing the episodes for us Gaijin to enjoy.

Tonight my wife and I were able to enjoy a very nice dinner at a local restaurant and it was virtually free (we had a gift certificate from Christmas).

Well, its getting late here, and I'm just about pooped. Tomorrow is a bit more grinding away on the flash project. I will post the URL when It's all said and done.