Postcards and Prayers

Thanks for your prayers for my brother-in-law Rob. He came home from the hospital today. I ask for continued prayers for his recovery.

Today the printer finally delivered the 30,000 postcards that we will be mailing to residences in targeted areas around our Habitat service area. It was quite a delivery. I don't think I've ever seen that many boxes of postcards before. I'm grateful for the delivery guy who wheeled them in and unloaded the cart. I'm going to start printing the labels next week. Our Volunteer Coordinator is working on recruiting volunteers to stick on all the labels. We estimate it will be at least a two day project. I have a feeling labeling postcards is going to be in my future. I continue to ask for your prayers for this big outreach to families living in poverty and substandard housing in the TriState region.

On Sunday afternoon, I'm attending a donor cultivation event in Oxford, Ohio for TriState Habitat for Humanity. It will be a chance for people to see the first house that we are building in our twenty home subdivision in Oxford. Two of our Habitat Partner Families will be present to meet people and thank them for their support. I ask for your prayers for this event. It's the first event like this we've done since I've been at TriState Habitat. I am hoping it will be a blessing for those who attend and for TriState Habitat for Humanity.

Beyond the event on Sunday, I don't have much planned for the weekend. I think I'm going to just relax and take it easy. I'm sure Netflix will be a part of the weekend. I hope you have a great weekend. Thanks for being a part of my journey!

News: Craven talks, 'Kombat' returns and Hitting the Silver Screen!

Backseatcuddler.com

Craven spills the beans on ‘Scream’

                Not long ago I theorized that horror icon Wes Craven may just be a tiny bit overrated as both a writer and a director.

                Despite directing two tent poles of the horror genre (“Scream” and “Nightmare On Elm Street”), I argued Craven had yet to make a rock solid three act movie. And has made more than his fair share of truly awful movies.

And seeing as though no angry mobs have stormed my home armed with pitchforks and torches, I will stand by that statement.

                Arrow in the Head recently scored an exclusive interview with Craven, and collected some interesting tidbits about this and that, including the future of the “Scream” franchise.

                Yes, even though “Scream 4” was a failure both financially and critically (in this country at least), it still has a future. Craven and crew are just waiting for a script “worthy” of following up the turd that was “Scream 4.”

                However, the most interesting part of the interview, for me anyway, was this little ditty about why “Scream 4” failed to connect with anyone:

                “Maybe we needed to be more brutal and kill off the central characters. I don't know. I tend to not try to second guess myself.”

                What?!?!? No! You don’t say! You mean instead of stroking the egos of your aging cast, you could have finally, FINALLY had the guts to off one of them and lend even the slightest drop of credibility to your stagnating franchise?! No, no one wants that. What we want are new and exciting ways for killers to avoid finishing the job and instead leave Courtney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell in easily escapable situations. Just like Dr. Evil would do.

                Read the full interview over at Arrow in the Head, if you haven’t already.  It’s worth checking out.          

Source: Arrow in the Head

Game on! ‘Mortal Kombat’ reboot in works

                Get ready to start mashing some buttons because “Mortal Kombat” might just be heading back to the big screen for the first time since 1997’s “Annihilation.”

                Allegedly Kevin Tancharoen is on board as director and Oren Uziel is set to write the script. The two were supposed to resurrect the franchise a few years back with “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth,” but that ended up getting turned into a web series instead.

                Outside of that, not much is known about the project except it has a 2013 release date.

Source: Joblo

 

NadineJolie.com
'Moneyball' looks awesome

Hitting the Silver Screen

                Here's a quick look at some of the new films coming to theaters today:

• 50/50 (Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon Levitt)- 92% Certified Fresh (Rottentomatoes.com)
• What’s Your Number? (Anna Ferris, Chris Evans)- 22% Certified Rotten (Rottentomatoes.com)

And the winner is…

• The Dream House (Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts)- 5% Certified Rotten (Rottentomatoes.com)

News: Craven talks, 'Kombat' returns and Hitting the Silver Screen!

Backseatcuddler.com

Craven spills the beans on ‘Scream’

                Not long ago I theorized that horror icon Wes Craven may just be a tiny bit overrated as both a writer and a director.

                Despite directing two tent poles of the horror genre (“Scream” and “Nightmare On Elm Street”), I argued Craven had yet to make a rock solid three act movie. And has made more than his fair share of truly awful movies.

And seeing as though no angry mobs have stormed my home armed with pitchforks and torches, I will stand by that statement.

                Arrow in the Head recently scored an exclusive interview with Craven, and collected some interesting tidbits about this and that, including the future of the “Scream” franchise.

                Yes, even though “Scream 4” was a failure both financially and critically (in this country at least), it still has a future. Craven and crew are just waiting for a script “worthy” of following up the turd that was “Scream 4.”

                However, the most interesting part of the interview, for me anyway, was this little ditty about why “Scream 4” failed to connect with anyone:

                “Maybe we needed to be more brutal and kill off the central characters. I don't know. I tend to not try to second guess myself.”

                What?!?!? No! You don’t say! You mean instead of stroking the egos of your aging cast, you could have finally, FINALLY had the guts to off one of them and lend even the slightest drop of credibility to your stagnating franchise?! No, no one wants that. What we want are new and exciting ways for killers to avoid finishing the job and instead leave Courtney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell in easily escapable situations. Just like Dr. Evil would do.

                Read the full interview over at Arrow in the Head, if you haven’t already.  It’s worth checking out.          

Source: Arrow in the Head

Game on! ‘Mortal Kombat’ reboot in works

                Get ready to start mashing some buttons because “Mortal Kombat” might just be heading back to the big screen for the first time since 1997’s “Annihilation.”

                Allegedly Kevin Tancharoen is on board as director and Oren Uziel is set to write the script. The two were supposed to resurrect the franchise a few years back with “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth,” but that ended up getting turned into a web series instead.

                Outside of that, not much is known about the project except it has a 2013 release date.

Source: Joblo

 

NadineJolie.com
'Moneyball' looks awesome

Hitting the Silver Screen

                Here's a quick look at some of the new films coming to theaters today:

• 50/50 (Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon Levitt)- 92% Certified Fresh (Rottentomatoes.com)
• What’s Your Number? (Anna Ferris, Chris Evans)- 22% Certified Rotten (Rottentomatoes.com)

And the winner is…

• The Dream House (Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts)- 5% Certified Rotten (Rottentomatoes.com)

News: The Dutch conquer Christmas and Zombie's plus one

Dutch Christmas/horror combo heads stateside

            Christmas and horror movies typically go together like lamb and tuna fish. Outside of Bob Clarke’s classic “Black Christmas,” and Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” the cross-seasonal mash-up has been a colossal failure.

            However, the Dutch are out to change all that with “St. Nick,” which will be hitting stores across the USA on December 20^th.

If you’re looking for any last minute stocking stuffers, take a look at this plot summary:

            St. Nick is a disgraced bishop who wreaks havoc all throughout the countryside along with a band of ravenous thieves. Nick’s reign of terror is bought to a fiery end when a gang of locals decide to take the law into their own hands and burn him alive.

            As is often the case, Nick didn’t take to kindly to that and returns every December 5 if there’s a full moon to take his bloody revenge.

            Can the Dutch successfully blend scares and candy canes? Stay tuned…

            Source: Bad Movie Nite

Another brave soul joins Zombie’s “Lords of Salem”

            And amazingly it’s not Sherri Moon Zombie, the wife of “Salem” director/writer and perennial Cheese List favorite Robert Zombie.

            Nope, Sherri’s still not on the bill yet, but come on. We all know she’ll be making an appearance. In this economy, Zombie can’t afford to keep his gal pal out of work for long.

            Anywho, joining the cast is… wait for it… Torsten Voges!

            Who is Torsten Voges? You might just remember him as the tall blonde doctor Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler at some fun with in “Funny People.”

            Voges will be playing the lead signer of a Norwegian death metal band.

            “Lords of Salem” infuses horror and heavy metal, two of Zombie’s specialties, so there’s no excuses if this one is as bad as his last three movies (well more like 2 ¾ movies, part of “Devil’s Rejects was ok). We could be in store for a return to form for Zombie or another epic defeat. Either way, The Cheese List wins.

            Source: Arrow in the Head

News: The Dutch conquer Christmas and Zombie's plus one

Dutch Christmas/horror combo heads stateside

            Christmas and horror movies typically go together like lamb and tuna fish. Outside of Bob Clarke’s classic “Black Christmas,” and Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” the cross-seasonal mash-up has been a colossal failure.

            However, the Dutch are out to change all that with “St. Nick,” which will be hitting stores across the USA on December 20^th.

If you’re looking for any last minute stocking stuffers, take a look at this plot summary:

            St. Nick is a disgraced bishop who wreaks havoc all throughout the countryside along with a band of ravenous thieves. Nick’s reign of terror is bought to a fiery end when a gang of locals decide to take the law into their own hands and burn him alive.

            As is often the case, Nick didn’t take to kindly to that and returns every December 5 if there’s a full moon to take his bloody revenge.

            Can the Dutch successfully blend scares and candy canes? Stay tuned…

            Source: Bad Movie Nite

Another brave soul joins Zombie’s “Lords of Salem”

            And amazingly it’s not Sherri Moon Zombie, the wife of “Salem” director/writer and perennial Cheese List favorite Robert Zombie.

            Nope, Sherri’s still not on the bill yet, but come on. We all know she’ll be making an appearance. In this economy, Zombie can’t afford to keep his gal pal out of work for long.

            Anywho, joining the cast is… wait for it… Torsten Voges!

            Who is Torsten Voges? You might just remember him as the tall blonde doctor Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler at some fun with in “Funny People.”

            Voges will be playing the lead signer of a Norwegian death metal band.

            “Lords of Salem” infuses horror and heavy metal, two of Zombie’s specialties, so there’s no excuses if this one is as bad as his last three movies (well more like 2 ¾ movies, part of “Devil’s Rejects was ok). We could be in store for a return to form for Zombie or another epic defeat. Either way, The Cheese List wins.

            Source: Arrow in the Head

Prayer Request

I ask for your prayers for my brother-in-law Rob. He has been in the hospital for the past few days. He hit his head and is in a lot of pain but is steadily getting better. Hopefully he will be able to come home tomorrow. Please also pray for my sister Stacey as she deals with all of this. My parents are back in town after a very quick trip to Indiana and they are helping with my nephew Cameron.
Thank you for your prayers and for being a part of my journey!

Another New Home Owner

We had another Habitat family become a home owner today. We closed this afternoon on TriState Habitat for Humanity's 200th home. It was really exciting for me to witness this one. It's been a long process for this family who have been living in some pretty awful conditions. It was so cool to get to see the new home owner sign her closing documents and get the keys to her new safe, decent, affordable home.
While I get a paycheck for my work with TriState Habitat for Humanity, days like today are my real pay days. It fills me with such joy to know all of the time, energy, volunteer hours, and donations have been building up to this one moment. It was truly a time to celebrate and thank God for what God has accomplished in this family's life through the ministry of Habitat.
I continue to be honored and humbled by this work and ministry to which God has called me.
Thanks for being a part of my journey!

News: 2-D and grindhouse reign supreme

Back to plain old boring 2-D

            Hopefullyeveryone out there is content with watching movies in two dimensions, because thatthird one is about to cost even more.

            SonyPictures announced it’s sick and tired of footing the eye-wear bill for America’swaning love affair with 3-D and other studios could follow suit.

            Naturally,they’ve decided to pass the buck right along to theater chains. And if youthink for one second your local cinema can afford thousands and thousands ofcheap plastic glasses, you are sorely mistaken.

            Despite thelaughably high price tag on a bucket of popcorn, theaters aren’t exactlyrolling in the dough thanks to lopsided deals they made with the big Hollywood studios.

            So, theaterswill likely do what all good businesses do:  Screw over their customers by making themcustomers pay for it.

            The newsisn’t all bad. Maybe the higher prices will scare away enough customers tokill off 3-D for a second time. Only seven more revivals to go and we should berid of the hokey gimmick for good.

            Source:Joblo

‘Grindhouse’ classics come to DVD

Sadly not this one...

            Sadly, noneof them are my beloved “Grindhouse: The Full Theatrical Experience.” One daythough, come on Tarantino and Rodriguez! Make it happen!

            Full MoonEntertainment, the studio behind the cheese-tastic “Puppetmaster” franchise,has gotten their mitts on the rights to some older grindhouse classics.

The plan is to release them uponthe world on Oct. 21, just in time for Halloween.

A quick glance at some of thetitles on the list has me convinced Oct. 21 might end up being Christmas forhorrible movie fans.

“Mutant Hunt,” “Necropolis” and “Zombiethon”are some of the highlights.

Check out some cover art here ortake a look at the full list here.

Source: Bad Movie Nite

                       

News: 2-D and grindhouse reign supreme

Back to plain old boring 2-D

            Hopefullyeveryone out there is content with watching movies in two dimensions, because thatthird one is about to cost even more.

            SonyPictures announced it’s sick and tired of footing the eye-wear bill for America’swaning love affair with 3-D and other studios could follow suit.

            Naturally,they’ve decided to pass the buck right along to theater chains. And if youthink for one second your local cinema can afford thousands and thousands ofcheap plastic glasses, you are sorely mistaken.

            Despite thelaughably high price tag on a bucket of popcorn, theaters aren’t exactlyrolling in the dough thanks to lopsided deals they made with the big Hollywood studios.

            So, theaterswill likely do what all good businesses do:  Screw over their customers by making themcustomers pay for it.

            The newsisn’t all bad. Maybe the higher prices will scare away enough customers tokill off 3-D for a second time. Only seven more revivals to go and we should berid of the hokey gimmick for good.

            Source:Joblo

‘Grindhouse’ classics come to DVD

Sadly not this one...

            Sadly, noneof them are my beloved “Grindhouse: The Full Theatrical Experience.” One daythough, come on Tarantino and Rodriguez! Make it happen!

            Full MoonEntertainment, the studio behind the cheese-tastic “Puppetmaster” franchise,has gotten their mitts on the rights to some older grindhouse classics.

The plan is to release them uponthe world on Oct. 21, just in time for Halloween.

A quick glance at some of thetitles on the list has me convinced Oct. 21 might end up being Christmas forhorrible movie fans.

“Mutant Hunt,” “Necropolis” and “Zombiethon”are some of the highlights.

Check out some cover art here ortake a look at the full list here.

Source: Bad Movie Nite

                       

Hilarious Netflix Video Spoof

I am still not over the whole Netflix fiasco. I was telling my friend Karen about my blog posting and she told me about this YouTube video from the Conan O'Brien show that she saw. I watched it today and I could not stop laughing. I thought you might enjoy it as well.



I hope you're having a great week. Thanks for being a part of my journey!

News: New trailers for 'Centipede' and zombies

‘Centipede 2’ trailer features two kinds of centipedes! 



indiewire.com



                Get out your barf bags boys and girls. The first full length trailer for “Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence” weaseled its way online today and the results are actually less disgusting than anticipated.

Then again, this is only the first trailer, so no need to give up hope yet fans of perverted, stomach-turning horror!

                The trailer contains lots of shots of centipedes, both human and insect, slithering around while new baddie “Martin” does horrible, horrible things.

                In case you haven’t heard, Martin is a mentally ill loner who becomes obsessed with the first film, so much so that he decides to recreate it in a nearby warehouse. Being a mentally ill loner, however, he gets a little carried away. Instead of attaching three people together mouth-to-butt, he decides to go with 12!            

                Considering he’s not a surgeon or even a fully functioning human being, I have no idea how he’s able to do that, but he does. So sayeth director Tom Six!

                Maybe the source of Martin’s impressive surgical prowess will be revealed on Oct. 7^th when “Human Centipede 2” hits theaters. I won’t know, however, because I won’t be seeing it. I spend my free time watching horrible movies, but even I won’t sink that low.

                Source: Joblo.com

ZOMG it’s zombies in 3-D!!  

horrorblog.org

                While we’re on the subject of trailers, a new trailer surfaced today for “Night of the Living Dead 3-D: Re-Animation.”

                This is the sequel to a 2006 remake of George Romero’s zombie classic which I never knew existed. Not only did it exist, but apparently it starred Sid Haig as well.

                And this one sounds like a real winner. First off, it stars two B-movie icons in Andrew Divoff (“Wishmaster”) and Jeffrey Combs (“Re-Animator”) as brothers who go face-to-face with a zombie apocalypse.

                But that’s not what the trailer’s about. No sir. The trailer focuses on a character called “Sister Sarah,” a folksy political nut who bears a striking resemblance to a character Tina Fey played on “SNL” not too long ago.

                My first thought after seeing the trailer was: “Is this really a movie?” I won’t step on it, but give the trailer a watch. Left wing types especially might get a chuckle out of it.

                Source: Bad Movie Nite

News: New trailers for 'Centipede' and zombies

‘Centipede 2’ trailer features two kinds of centipedes! 



indiewire.com



                Get out your barf bags boys and girls. The first full length trailer for “Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence” weaseled its way online today and the results are actually less disgusting than anticipated.

Then again, this is only the first trailer, so no need to give up hope yet fans of perverted, stomach-turning horror!

                The trailer contains lots of shots of centipedes, both human and insect, slithering around while new baddie “Martin” does horrible, horrible things.

                In case you haven’t heard, Martin is a mentally ill loner who becomes obsessed with the first film, so much so that he decides to recreate it in a nearby warehouse. Being a mentally ill loner, however, he gets a little carried away. Instead of attaching three people together mouth-to-butt, he decides to go with 12!            

                Considering he’s not a surgeon or even a fully functioning human being, I have no idea how he’s able to do that, but he does. So sayeth director Tom Six!

                Maybe the source of Martin’s impressive surgical prowess will be revealed on Oct. 7^th when “Human Centipede 2” hits theaters. I won’t know, however, because I won’t be seeing it. I spend my free time watching horrible movies, but even I won’t sink that low.

                Source: Joblo.com

ZOMG it’s zombies in 3-D!!  

horrorblog.org

                While we’re on the subject of trailers, a new trailer surfaced today for “Night of the Living Dead 3-D: Re-Animation.”

                This is the sequel to a 2006 remake of George Romero’s zombie classic which I never knew existed. Not only did it exist, but apparently it starred Sid Haig as well.

                And this one sounds like a real winner. First off, it stars two B-movie icons in Andrew Divoff (“Wishmaster”) and Jeffrey Combs (“Re-Animator”) as brothers who go face-to-face with a zombie apocalypse.

                But that’s not what the trailer’s about. No sir. The trailer focuses on a character called “Sister Sarah,” a folksy political nut who bears a striking resemblance to a character Tina Fey played on “SNL” not too long ago.

                My first thought after seeing the trailer was: “Is this really a movie?” I won’t step on it, but give the trailer a watch. Left wing types especially might get a chuckle out of it.

                Source: Bad Movie Nite

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