All Consuming : Hal Heinze

Consumed "Watchmen [Theatrical Release]"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:49:13 GMT

Watchmen [Theatrical Release]

by Zack Snyder

WORTH IT!

Consuming "A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:50:50 GMT

A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2)

by George R.R. Martin

Consumed "A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:50:25 GMT

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)

by George R.R. Martin

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Adventures of Milo & Otis"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:49:34 GMT

The Adventures of Milo & Otis

by Masanori Hata

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Rising Star of Rusty Nail"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:17:42 GMT

The Rising Star of Rusty Nail

by Lesley M. M. Blume

WORTH IT!

A story about "Bee Movie (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:34:44 GMT

Bee Movie (Widescreen Edition)

The part with Sting (um, I mean Gordon Sumner) was really funny.

A story about "Seeing Redd"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:01:56 GMT

Seeing Redd

by Frank Beddor

Typical middle book of a trilogy…good story, but a LOT is left hanging at the end. It was good to have some development of Hatter Madigan’s character.

A story about "Recount"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:38:26 GMT

Recount

Saw this on HBO and it is a fun film. We all know what happens and most of us saw the news reports on the recount in Florida for the 2000 Election, but what makes this film is the insider viewpoint. You spend most of the film thinking that all of these people (Repub’s and Dem’s) are just slightly insane. Spacey, Leary and Dern are really good and the conversation about the plural of chad is a beautiful piece of screenwriting.

A story about "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:56:25 GMT

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Other reviewers below are correct. Good book, but could have been great if the author had found a different tone. I really wanted this book to “teach” and open my eyes to something new. Instead it was presented in a manner that was at times confused or overly preachy. Last few chapters are the best part.

Why I recommend "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:08:32 GMT

Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto

by Chuck Klosterman

If you are a member of Gen X and even mildly paid attention to the pop culture scene of the ‘80’s and ‘90’s you will enjoy Klosterman’s view of the world. His takes on Star Wars, The Real World, Billy Joel and many others are funny and insightful.

A story about "Ichabod"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:53:52 GMT

Ichabod

by New Holland Brewing Company

A perfect ale for Halloween. This ale has a hint of pumpkin and other spices that give it truely Fall Season taste.

A story about "Staring at the Sun"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:34:40 GMT

Staring at the Sun

by Level 42

This is a love or hate album from Level 42. I happen to love it, but many fans and critics consider it not their best effort. The ballad “Silence” is possibly the best song on the album, but I also enjoy “Tracie” and “Heaven in my Hands”. If you like Level 42 this is worth a listen at the least.

A story about "Anchored in Love: A Tribute To June Carter Cash"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:13:27 GMT

Anchored in Love: A Tribute To June Carter Cash

by Various

A great tribute album to June Carter Cash featuring songs she helped make popular or she wrote. Features Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Dunn, Emmylou Harris and others. Highlight in my opinion is Elvis Costello’s version of “Ring of Fire” which alone makes this album a “must listen” selection.

A story about "Mac OS X Tiger: Missing Manual"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:24:25 GMT

Mac OS X Tiger: Missing Manual

by David Pogue

Good solid overview of all things Mac OS X. Includes tricks and tips for the novice up to the more advanced user. The book is well written in a format that is easy to read, skim for highlights on a specific topic or look up a specific piece of information in a panic. Do take note of the print edition if you are buying the book as it is updated constantly and you might want to find the most recent update.

A story about "World Machine"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:09:52 GMT

World Machine

by Level 42

In the summer of 1986 my parents bought a CD player (hey, it was “new” tech back then) and this was the first CD I bought. The single “Something About You” was a big hit and I had read a bunch of articles on Mark King and his bass playing style so it peaked my interest in the album. It got a lot of play that summer.

Twenty-one years later I still have the CD and it is still a great album. Favorite tracks are “World Machine”, “Something About You” and “Dream-Crazy”.

A story about "Dio Years"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 02:45:34 GMT

Dio Years

by Black Sabbath

Since I was first introduced to Black Sabbath in the early 80’s (when Ozzy was going solo) to me the Dio Years are the only years. While I know many would disagree, or at least prefer other eras from Sabbath, for me the Dio Years with its peak in the early to mid 1908’s are the true Black Sabbath sound.

So take a trip back about 25 years and remember if you listen to fools, the mob rules !

A story about "Ratatouille"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:48:10 GMT

Ratatouille

by Brad Bird

Disney-Pixar does it again. This is a wonderful movie that does not rely on excessive crude humor or intense action sequences to cover up the fact that there is no story. Ratatouille has humor, action, great characters and most important a storyline that is charming. If you enjoy food and cooking this film is a must.

A story about "Snakes & Arrows"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:57:20 GMT

Snakes & Arrows

by Rush

A very good Rush album that sounds like some of their earlier work. I especially liked the two instrumental pieces “The Main Monkey Business” and “Malignant Narcissism”. As a bonus the liner notes have some fantastic artwork.

A story about "Chicken Little"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:36:32 GMT

Chicken Little

Fish Out of Water is an outstanding character in this film. Never speaks, yet steals the show.

A story about "Little Bird"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:34:22 GMT

Little Bird

by Becky Buller

I keep listening to this album over and over. Becky Buller is a great song writer (she wrote every song but one on the album) and her fiddle playing is wonderful. It is nice to see some fresh ideas in an area like Bluegrass which has plenty of history and tradition already.

A story about "Weird Minnesota (Weird)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Hal Heinze) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:13:44 GMT

Weird Minnesota (Weird)

by Eric Dregni

From the same people who did Weird N.J. and Weird U.S. I guess they decided that Minnesota should be the third installment. The book covers all the strange items you might find in a state: local legends & fables, bizarre places, roadside oddities, famous and infamous people, strange collections and ghost stories. Not written as a travel guide (no addresses, hours of operation or phone numbers listed), but more like a collection of journal entries giving the history and what makes the item weird or unique.