I'm Starting to Wonder

The last two nights, I've been in bed by 6pm. Headaches, low-grade fever, aching muscles, raging sore throat. Blah, blah, blah. I can't be off work this week, so I'm trying to rest as much as possible during off hours until I feel better. I'm starting to wonder if I'm slowly being poisoned. I'm joking, of course... or am I?

One Strange Movie: Naked Lunch

Movie: Naked Lunch

Year: 1991

Country: Canada/Japan/United Kingdom

Lee, an exterminator, believes he is a secret agent with giant insect controllers. Following the murder of his wife, Lee flees to the Interzone, where he produces reports of his spying activities on a giant, talking insect typewriter. When ordered to investigate a doctor, Lee uncovers a narcotics operation- peddling drugs made from human-sized centipedes. Trust me, this barely scratches the surface of this movie. Watch at your own risk.

One Strange Movie: Wicked City

Movie: Wicked City (live action)

Year: 1992

Country: Hong Kong

Based on a Japanese comic series, Wicked City tells the story of the Anti-Monster Squad. And boy, are they ever needed. There are monsters everywhere, disguised as humans, and it's up to the Squad to take them down. One of the oddest films I watched in the 90s, Wicked City has something to confuse everyone.

Cavebabble Episode 58: The 2 Origins of Bioshock Dragon Age

The Cavebabblers are back from their tours of Rapture and Ferelden, the worlds of Bioshock 2 and Dragon Age: Origins. Join us for our reviews of and experiences in these epic games. This week's episode is brought to you by The Bees Knees.

Thoughts on All-TIme Box Office Champs

As Avatar's receipts continue to grow, so grows the inevitable backlash. Star Wars fans are crying foul over Avatar's claim to being the top-grossing film of all time. When adjusted for inflation, Avatar's total pales in comparison with those of Star Wars: Episode IV, not to mention films such as E.T., Jaws, and Gone With the Wind. This is the only way to get an accurate picture, right?

Well, not quite. First, these other movies have had multiple releases over the years. Those re-releases are counted in their overall totals. Avatar is in its initial release. But even if you throw out this argument, the biggest problem I have with rankings is that only U.S. totals are cited. In my opinion, there can only be one way to count a movie's box office total- worldwide.

Avatar's worldwide box office take currently stands at 2.45 billion dollars. In comparison, Star Wars: Episode IV has a worldwide take of 775.4 million dollars. No amount of adjustment for inflation could possibly make up this deficit. Pretending otherwise doesn't make much sense.

In the end, does it really matter? Take heart, Star Wars fans. It will always have a huge place in history, and continue to be incredibly influential. Avatar will most likely go down in history as the technical triumph that it is- a lush, vibrant alien world- yet will always be weighed down by its rather silly script. Unobtainium? Really?

One-Line Movie Descriptions: Terminator: Salvation

No fate but what we make... or not.

February is National Postponement Month

The latest Cavebabble podcast will be pushed to next weekend in observance of National Postponement Month. I know, I didn't realize it was, either. In reality, a big mini-golf event at the library sucked up my entire Saturday (and night), and continued today with cleaning everything up. The event itself was fun, though. If you've never played mini-golf inside a library, have you really lived? I'm sure our ancestors would have said no.

One-Line Movie Descriptions: Where the Wild Things Are

In your head.

Cavebabble Episode 57: Hunks and Babes in Games

Face it- some game characters are hotter than others, and help keep us interested in playing. Tonight, we send love letters to the digitized world, and champion our personal favorites. Our choices may say more about our personalities than we want to admit. Join us! This episode is brought to you by Pixel Pecs and Digi Buns.

One-Line Movie Descriptions: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

We’re indestructible, but let’s fight anyway, brother!

One-Line Movie Descriptions: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Finding it increasingly-difficult to claim that Ginny is hotter than Hermione, Harry begins a downward spiral into the dangerous world of potions and illicit memories.

One-Line Movie Descriptions: Jennifer's Body

Jennifer’s body lies a-mouldering in the grave, but her demon is marching on.

One-Line Movie Descriptions: Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans

In the beginning, there was 46% more suck!

Frog Delays Cavebabble Podcast

I've spent the last few days battling a horrible nose and throat bug, and as a result, the podcast is being put on hold this weekend. I can manage a croak or two, but not enough to record. Besides, I doubt anyone wants to listen to me cough and sneeze for an hour. I may put together a music show, with songs from my new CD, but other than that, the Cavebabblers will gather in the Lyon Den next weekend for episode 57. Have fun watching the Super Bowl!

One-Line Movie Descriptions: 2012

With the help of his teleporting limo, a likeable chauffer is able to vacation in Yellowstone, swing by Los Angeles, and still have time to surf the Big One.