Movie review: The end comes not soon enough for doomsday flick '2012' Nov 11, 2009
His films include "The Day After Tomorrow," ''Independence Day" and "Godzilla. " He seems to enjoy nothing more than seeing the most famous monuments toppled. The White House, vaporized in "Independence Day," here meets its end by not only a tidal wave, but a tidal wave bearing an aircraft carrier. The origins of the current rash of doomsday movies isn't hard to decipher: Science has determined the earth won't exist in its present state forever and global warming may well expedite things. "2012"... (FOX61, CT)
The end not soon enough for 2012 Nov 11, 2009
His films include The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day and Godzilla. He seems to enjoy nothing more than seeing the most famous monuments toppled. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Disaster Week: Cities in Peril! Nov 10, 2009
Movies: , , , , Ghostbusters, Escape From New York, , Godzilla ... Armageddon brought the Bayhem to the Chrysler Building, and to a very surly side-street vendor and his inflatable Godzilla ... Speaking of Godzilla. (IGN FilmForce)
Islamic leader condemns Fort Hood violence Nov 10, 2009
4:28 pm November 9, 2009, by Jay. Ali Gomaa, the grand mufti of Egypt, is one of the most influential voices in Islam. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
2012 UK Review Nov 9, 2009
The man who has made a living obliterating cities in the likes of , Godzilla and is at it again with , a mega-bucks special effects bonanza about the end of the world. The film's title refers to the year in which the centuries-old Mayan calendar concludes. (IGN FilmForce)
Big fall deals Nov 8, 2009
Thanks to the Godzilla roll and other ones like it, sushi at Stingray is definitely filling, as many of the slices take two hands for successful deliver to your mouth. The happy-hour menu includes California and spicy tuna rolls for $3, shrimp tempura rolls for $4, and crispy spicy tuna, dragon and Las Vegas rolls for $5. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Matsui Caps U.S. Career With Series MVP Nov 6, 2009
Nicknamed "Godzilla" back home, Matsui sent a shot to right field that banged off an advertisement on the facing of the second deck - fittingly, it was a sign for the Japanese company Komatsu, which makes mining and construction equipment. After his hard foul, Matsui added a two-run single in the third and lined a two-run double off the right-center field wall in the fifth. (CBS News)
New York Yankees Win World Series 7-3 Nov 5, 2009
6:47 A.M. GMT november 5, 20097:48 A.M. GMT november 5, 2009Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV as the man they know as Godzilla stomped around New York. 1:15 A.M. GMT october 30, 20091:18 A.M. GMT october 30, 2009Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and John Legend perform before Game Two of the World Series. (Click2Houston, TX)
World Series Nov 5, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2009. Matsui Ties Series Record with 6 RBIs, Yankees Top Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6. (CBS News)
Italians convict U.S. officials, agents in kidnapping case Nov 5, 2009
4:48 pm November 4, 2009, by Jay. MILAN An Italian court on Wednesday convicted 22 CIA operatives and a U.S. Air Force colonel of orchestrating the kidnapping of a Muslim cleric here in 2003 and flying him to Egypt, where he said he was tortured. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Green, energy-wise and on budget Nov 4, 2009
They remind him and his wife, Sandy, of Godzilla movies in which the giant, clumsy monster always get tangled in the electrical lines while sparks fly and terrified locals yell: "Quick, run, it's God-zeella!" ... Unless, of course, Godzilla shows up at the Villa de Zilla and gets tangled in the power lines. (AZCentral -- Home)
Old screen scares Nov 1, 2009
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962): For those who find the originals too intense, this two-for-the-price-of-one sequel, set in Tokyo, is a lot of fun ... King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962): For those who find the originals too intense, this two-for-the-price-of-one sequel, set in Tokyo, is a lot of fun. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A little Sunday morning on a Friday evening Oct 31, 2009
3:45 pm October 30, 2009, by Jay. I love oldtime black gospel; when I m in the house alone, I ll put on a couple of CDs and crank it loud and lose myself in the power and the glory. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Let the vampire backlash begin! Why do we keep regurgitating the same old... Oct 31, 2009
Let the vampire backlash begin. Why do we keep regurgitating the same old bloodsuckers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Arangure: Matsui's perfect timing » Oct 30, 2009
Matsui arrived in America as "Godzilla," an almost mythical creature from Japan who could smack home runs at will. He was to be the first Japanese player to come to the majors and be a formidable power hitter. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Lieberman wont allow Senate vote on public option Oct 28, 2009
Lieberman won t allow Senate vote on public option. 3:44 pm October 27, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Man-ster mash Oct 27, 2009
Emotional Godzilla Angry, building-destroying temper, and yet sometimes ... Emotional Godzilla Angry, building-destroying temper, and yet sometimes. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tricks & treats Oct 25, 2009
Back then, he d wanted to put Maddie (Cybill Shepherd) and David (Bruce Willis) into Godzilla vs. Mothra ... Back then, he d wanted to put Maddie (Cybill Shepherd) and David (Bruce Willis) into Godzilla vs. Mothra. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Some home cookin by Tinsley Ellis for tonights travelin music Oct 24, 2009
Some home cookin by Tinsley Ellis for tonight s travelin music. 4:15 pm October 23, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Astro-nomical Oct 23, 2009
A destructive, full-speed-ahead finale chase in Metro City recalls both "The Incredibles" and the old "Godzilla" movies ... A destructive, full-speed-ahead finale chase in Metro City recalls both "The Incredibles" and the old "Godzilla" movies. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tax increases are coming because theyre necesssary Oct 22, 2009
Tax increases are coming because they re necesssary. 11:42 am October 21, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Reality could be worse than apocalypse Oct 20, 2009
There's no question that director Roland Emmerich ("Independence Day," "Godzilla") knows how to push our primordial buttons. The scenes of flaming asteroid fragments igniting cities, the Himalayas swamped by rising sea levels and the destruction of sacred, iconic places like the Vatican are disturbing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A brushback pitch that would do Bob Gibson proud Oct 20, 2009
Booger, don t confuse Mrs. Godzilla with facts. I wonder what kind of margins the trial lawyers have. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Majorities in US, UK say Nobel was undeserved Oct 13, 2009
Do the results honestly surprise anyone besides Mrs. Godzilla and Cynthia Tucker. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Emmerich's Next Films Oct 12, 2009
IGN FilmForce profiles the director of ID4, The Patriot, and Godzilla. Details for Roland Emmerich. (IGN FilmForce)
Giant Dinosaur Prints Found in France Oct 8, 2009
Maybe Godzilla moved from Japan to France. Add a comment. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Flicks: Reno again plays go-to French guy, this time in Couples Retreat Oct 8, 2009
Consider the following and watch your step: Godzilla, (yeah, the update with Matt Broderick and an oversize Jurassic Park model), Rollerball, both Pink Panther movies, which sullied Steve Martin, John Cleese, Beyonce. Beyonce. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
How Maurice Sendak made the world safe for monsters Oct 4, 2009
And they promptly claimed a spot in our pop culture bestiary, along with Godzilla, King Kong, and Barney the Dinosaur, where they ve roamed ever since. The Wild Things looked like nothing ever seen in a children s book. (Boston Globe)
Sony's new PSP set to go Oct 2, 2009
-- Selected upcoming Blu-ray Disc movies will include digital copies for PSPs on the disc, starting Nov. 10 with Godzilla (the Matthew Broderick remake not the Toho original) and The Ugly Truth, starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. Future selected releases will include the digital copies; this new feature eliminates the need to include digital copies on additional discs. (USA Today -- Tech)
Bird-Eating Fanged Frog Found in Thailand Sep 26, 2009
Now, should they happen to run across Godzilla in those jungles. Hey. (CBS News)
All the kings horses and men struggle to put Afghanistan together again Sep 23, 2009
All the king s horses and men struggle to put Afghanistan together again. 5:00 pm September 22, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Grapple in the Apple Sep 20, 2009
So Tom says, That s what you get when Prince f - - ks Godzilla. It s very important to keep the show as fast-paced as possible, says D Albert. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Year after Lehman Fall, Obama Touts Change Sep 15, 2009
Chonder2 is often one post off, it is kind of like watching one of those old Godzilla movies where the dubbed in English occurs a few milliseconds before the actors mouth started moving. by chonder2 September 14, 2009 11:57 AM EDT. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Free swim Sunday Sep 14, 2009
6:49 am September 13, 2009, by Jay. But no running, no glass by the pool, and please don t drown anybody. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Puff the magic cruise boat Sep 13, 2009
Conceptually, if not visually, the boat owes something to Godzilla: it is named after the Lucky Dragon No. 5, a Japanese fishing vessel that was exposed to fallout during a nuclear-weapons test conducted by the United States in 1954, in the South Pacific. So the dragon carries anti-war, as well as pro-tourism, messages. (Boston Globe)
Flash! Movie tips from your robot overlords Sep 9, 2009
That program composes sentences such as: Because you enjoyed the movie Godzilla, we think you would enjoy Ultraman. It s called a recommender system, and it s designed to learn about you and your fellow humans by gathering data about you and drawing conclusions from it; eventually, it will know more about what you like than you do. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Dragon*Con brings out enthusiasts' inner geek Sep 7, 2009
Where else can comic book collectors rub shoulders with movie stars, vampires, alternate-history speculators and Harry Potter look-alikes, all while taking part in a lively game of Godzilla Bingo. The whole thing is a bit of a shock to college football fans in town for the season-opening game between Alabama and Virginia Tech, one of whom called it a "freak show." But those aliens grow on you after a while. (CNN -- Tech)
A $2.3 billion fine? Thats hitting a mule with a 24 Sep 3, 2009
That s hitting a mule with a 2x4. 3:02 pm September 2, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
On Afghanistan, Obama loses George Will Sep 2, 2009
Mrs. Godzilla don t you stay up late. Me First. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The aftermath of the Kennedy funeral Aug 31, 2009
6:27 am August 30, 2009, by Jay. Don t know about you, but I did end up watching some of the Kennedy funeral coverage yesterday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Huckabee: ObamaCare would have abandoned Kennedy Aug 30, 2009
No Teddy bill this year or ever, Godzilla - The American people aren t buying the warm bucket of snake oil currently being sold by this administration ... No Teddy bill this year or ever, Godzilla - The American people arent buying the warm bucket of snake oil currently being sold by this administration. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Heres proof the Mayans got it wrong with their calendar Aug 27, 2009
Mrs. Godzilla, Would be slightly dishonest of you to say that some of what he said was proven to be at the least partially truthful. While the lie of torture NEVER produces anything positive has been proven wrong. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fun Things To Do In Oahu With Kids Aug 26, 2009
Take an ocean voyage, experience the back-country while maneuvering through a jungle, or take a Movie Sites and Ranch Tour and see where TV shows like Lost and movies like Jurassic Park and Godzilla were filmed. These are just a few of the adventures that await guests at the Kualoa Ranch. (Suite101.com)
New Crustacean Discovered Near Canary Islands Aug 25, 2009
New Species Of Crustacean Discovered Near Canary Islands. New Species Of Crustacean Discovered Near Canary Islands. (Science Daily)
Here comes more government health care Aug 24, 2009
6:39 am August 23, 2009, by Jay. Government health officials are mobilizing to launch a massive swine flu vaccination campaign this fall that is unprecedented in its scope and in the potential for complications. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The Man in Black graces us with some travelin home music Aug 22, 2009
4:00 pm August 21, 2009, by Jay. I don t think I ve posted the great Johnny Cash here, which is an oversight I m glad to correct. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lockerbie terrorist should be locked up until death Aug 21, 2009
4:18 pm August 20, 2009, by Jay. If I had a family member killed in the Lockerbie attacks, I d be one angry guy right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A tribute to hot August playoff races, and some Travelin Music Aug 15, 2009
4:00 pm August 14, 2009, by Jay. There comes a point in every baseball season when the pretenders get separated from the contenders. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The Brits outpouring of ilovetheNHS is compelling Aug 14, 2009
3:53 pm August 13, 2009, by Jay. Just a smattering of the Twitter testimonials ( Twittermonials. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
New Afghan strategy should be given time to be tested Aug 12, 2009
4:00 pm August 11, 2009, by Jay. Last month was the deadliest month yet for British and American troops, and August casualties are running at a similar record pace. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Multichannel Newswire Aug 12, 2009
The Tokyo-based company that owns the rights to Godzilla is suing Comcast and its ad agency for allegedly misappropriating the fire-breathing lizard in one of its ads earlier this year (see Chirpy. News. (Multichannel News)
Cloud ships 'to deflect sun's rays and stop global warming'... Aug 8, 2009
" Even assuming that it will continue, that it is man-made, and that it will cause some problems, it is still likely that the cost is much less than the insane solutions we keep hearing about. James on August 08, 2009 at 06:52 AM Clearly global warming hasen't been thoroughly thought out as an multifaceted issue. For example we all know that plants convert CO2 into O2. Far to much attention has been paid to composition of the atmosphere rather than pure volume. Simply put, the atmosphere is... (The Drudge Report)
Fantasy meets utopia at Japan 'Cosplay' world summit Aug 5, 2009
" Takahashi, who dramatically stood out from the crowd in a plain black T-shirt, said he first coined the term Cosplay while attending a 1984 Los Angeles sci-fi convention, figuring that the term "masquerade" suggested something as pedestrian as a Venetian style costume ball. Takahashi, who grew up on American sci-fi classics like "Barbarella," said the Japanese trend has its roots in the 1970s when teenagers started wearing face masks and T-shirts with Godzilla scales to emulate their comic... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Clinton gets N. Korean deal to free captured journalists Aug 5, 2009
4:38 pm August 4, 2009, by Jay. It looks like Bill Clinton has pulled off at least the first part of his mission. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
IGN AU's Most Wanted of ... Aug 3, 2009
Let's hope it doesn't stomp through downtown Tokyo before being taken out by Godzilla. So. (IGN PC Games)
Hollywood Destroys the World; New wave of disaster movies, TV shows... Aug 1, 2009
The director previously leveled civilization with an alien attack in the 1996 movie Independence Day, unleashed Godzilla a couple years later and orchestrated a climate disaster in 2004 s The Day After Tomorrow ... The director previously leveled civilization with an alien attack in the 1996 movie Independence Day, unleashed Godzilla a couple years later and orchestrated a climate disaster in 2004 s The Day After Tomorrow. (The Drudge Report)
5,000 pounds of sturgeon for WGFS Jul 30, 2009
"You see this 10-foot thing come out of the water with a giant gut hanging down and you just think, 'Good God.' It's like a Godzilla movie or something," Sanders said. The fight lasts about 45 minutes and requires non-stop pressure on the fish, which means non-stop strain from the guy reeling it in. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Big Man Japan Jul 30, 2009
The film is done as a mockumentary following Daisato (played by writer-director Hitosi Matumoto), an otherwise boring, unambitious average fella who is the latest in his family line to possess the ability to grow to the goliath height of Godzilla when exposed to massive surges of electricity. Daisato works for the government as the country's protector from the other giant bizarre monsters that constantly attack Japan. (IGN FilmForce)
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That trailer was meant to be a calling card, reminiscent of `Bambi Meets Godzilla, DeVito said. He formed The Blood Factory in partnership with an old pal, John Albo, to make short horror films for the web. (Variety)
Not your father's garbage trucks Jul 25, 2009
The crude monstrosity was called Godzilla and debuted in Scottsdale on Aug. 1, 1969 ... The first such automated truck, a crude version called Godzilla, was created in Scottsdale and made its debut Aug. 1, 1969. (AZCentral -- Business)
MORE: One final disaster for Roland Emmerich; see photo gallery Jul 23, 2009
The "Master of Disaster" who obliterated the White House in Independence Day, froze the Northern Hemisphere in The Day After Tomorrow and pulverized New York in Godzilla says he is retiring from cataclysm. Sitting in his editing offices on the Sony Pictures lot, Emmerich says his latest end-of-the-world saga, this fall's 2012, will be his last disaster movie. (USA Today -- Life)
Democrats tribal loyalty to be tested on health care Jul 23, 2009
2:09 pm July 22, 2009, by Jay. Democrats as a rule aren t very good at the political loyalty thing, certainly not as good as the Republicans are. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
So much for Obamas premature emasculation Jul 22, 2009
So much for Obama s premature emasculation. 1:20 pm July 21, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A little bittersweet travelin music tonight Jul 18, 2009
4:00 pm July 17, 2009, by Jay. A friend of mine by the name of Paul Hemphill, a tall, lanky guy from Alabama, died last weekend after a bout with cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The face of courage: Wellesley's Austin Lam cant speak, but his determination speaks volumes Jul 17, 2009
Now a teenager, Austin might not have a perfectly typical life, but he still loves Godzilla, the SyFy Channel and watching movies with his two brothers. He enjoys playing practical jokes on others, such as using his communicator to channel-surf in restaurants. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
