You may have noticed...

there are now a lot of Amazon.com banners and widgets around the blog. I had been trying to figure out for awhile, a way to do targeted advertising that reflected the nature of the blog, not just the random ads generated by adsense. Not only does Amazon offer the ability to put up targeted banners which will take you directly to the DVD section of their website, but it also allows me to post lists of DVDs I would like to recommend, as well as my own wish list (for anyone who's interested). I hope that this can be an interesting and helpful addition ot the blog!

Now, I am in no way pressuring anyone to do this, but if you happen to be browsing through the DVD lists and come across an item which you would like to buy through Amazon, then by clicking any of the links located on the blog and then purchasing the item within the same session, I will recieve a small amount of money in the form of Amazon.com store credit. I would really really (REALLY) appreciate anyone who is willing to help me out in this way! But, as I said, no pressure! Think it more as a happenstance thing. And if I can encourage anyone to watch or buy some of my favorite DVDs, then my job here is done :)

So on the sidebar to the right, check out a slideshow of some of my favorite films, and also my DVD wish list!

IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY.

First let me say, I'm amazed I'm even posting right now because my eyes have literally felt like they were melting out of sockets all day, caused by intensive computer research for work... but it seems after a nap and dinner out I'm back on track (I hope). Also, if you live in the Pleasantville area, and happened to see me fall on Manville, IT IS BECAUSE I WAS BLOWN OVER! Not because I tripped or anything embarrassing like that... the wind was insane. 

Anyway, moving on! 

• If you haven't checked out Google's newest version of Picasa, do so NOW! It's pretty cool and allowed for me to make the above collage of Vanity Fair Hitchcock portraits in about 2 seconds (yeah I know it's kind of lame looking, but I'm sure if I spent more time, it could have been much awesomer [and yes, awesomer is a word... that I use]).

• Here's my sum up of tonight's Office ep...SPOILER ALERT...Angela licks a cat, Kell(e)y gets to choose between an hour of television or an hour of napping for her birthday, Holly still loves Michael, Dwight can't blow up balloons, and Pam is AMAZING with chainsaw noises! The end result: one of my favorite eps this season so far.

• I'm trying out some new things with the blog. On the right side, I've added an alphabetical listing of my reviews with links, but only the full ones. Hopefully this will make the reviews easier to navigate. I'm also trying out the stretch template, which should make the line length easier to read. Yesterday I applied to join LAMB (Large Association of Movie Blogs), and should hopefully be a member soon. Bahhhd ass... yeah that was lame, sorry. And below is a pic of the new blog cards!

• Lastly, if you're looking for the perfect e-card to send to your valentine then look no further! Created by Illustrator Mark Grambau (hi Mark!). Penguins have never looked so cute!