Kip, I reckon...you know a lot about...cyberspace? You ever come across anything...like time travel? Easy, I've already blogged about it.

Welp, Blockbuster decided to close up shop today. End of an era I suppose. I'm old enough to remember renting the original NES console along with the damn video game. I did this until I could save up the $80 required to buy a system from KB Toys.

It's funny to think that Quentin Tarantino got started in a video store. Kevin Smith also shot Clerks in the video and convenience stores that he worked. I remember seeing this classic as a teenager and was instantly blown away. I just loved the dialogue and the raw, independent look of the movie.

But while these stores served a purpose at one time, I think we're in a better place now. These were great places to get some movie advice from some film geek, movie nerd, or part time adult movie connoisseur. But now with the Internet, any idiot with opinions can blog about movies (should I maybe rephrase that?). Sites like YouTube and Vimeo allow a wannabe filmmaker to distribute their creations. Hell, you can create a whole damn movie on the phone in your pocket. Technology is wonderful.

So, what's my point? I don't think I have a point. I think it's just interesting how technology changes the arts and other creative endeavors. Now I'm going to see what's on Netflix.

Oh yeah, one of my favorite scenes:

- Dapper

What we've got here, is a failure to abbreviate

I recently checked out my Netflix queue and discovered that it has around 175 movies in it.  Some have been in there for years.  I have a feeling that when my grandchildren inherit my account in my Last Will and Testament, they won't get around to watching them either.  So, I'd like to take this time to pour one out and honor some of those films that didn't make the cut.

Spider - 2002 (Ralph Fiennes, some other old people)

I can't quite remember why I even put this in my queue.  A psychological thriller from David Cronenberg.  I don't know, I think I'll stick with A History of Violence or Easter Promises.  Maybe I'll just watch Lord of the Rings too since I obviously have a weird fascination with Viggo Mortensen.

Outsourced - 2006 (Josh Hamilton, a bunch of Indians)

The TV show was really good, so why do I want to watch the movie?  I would rather watch Diedrich "two chicks at the same time" Bader and that wonderful cast instead.

My Blueberry Nights - 2007 (Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, Norah Jones)

Jeez, was I drunk?  I can't remember why this even sounded like a good idea.

John Adams - 2008 (Paul "No Merlot" Giamatti, Laura Linney)

Okay, here's the deal, I love these two actors.  But when in the hell am I ever going to be in the mood to watch a mini series on a Founding Father?  Powdered wigs and such.  Probably never.  If I need me some Giamatti, I'll just put Sideways in and call it a day.

I suppose that's a start.  The bad news is that while I was typing this blog, I added three more movies that sounded interesting.  Oh well.