tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92573002024-10-17T02:52:36.471-07:00John M OsborneA professional blog for John Marquis Osborne, a filmmaker working in New York CityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-47453991177084339622011-02-02T12:02:00.001-08:002011-02-02T13:59:32.438-08:00The List So FarThe Bank JobBoiler Room
Bonnie and Clyde
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Die Hard, Die Harder, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die HardDillingerDirty Rotten ScoundrelsDog Day AfternoonThe Driver
Ducktales: The Movie
EntrapmentFlawlessThe GetawayThe GriftersHackersHeatThe HeistHouse of GamesThe Italian JobInside ManJackie BrownThe Ladykillers (both)Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-65685904447478683922011-02-02T11:30:00.000-08:002011-02-02T11:30:34.119-08:00The Film Heist EconomyI blame Jesse James. Ever since he shot someone on the way out of Dodge (or whatever city it was), heists have become increasingly spectacular. At least that's the mythology both literature and films have created. Even Robin Hood's highway robberies became more spectacular as the genre became more capable. And it's understandable. It's spectacle.
Movie heists appear to be both incredibly Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-2690967466271676312011-02-01T12:29:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:30:52.952-08:00I've been blogged!Well... to an extent.x-posted at tumblr.
This was an interesting snark piece covering the Wold Newton reading series, a speculative fiction reading series that some friends of mine put on.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-45302381016664199302010-08-11T07:26:00.000-07:002010-08-11T07:26:48.984-07:00Reagan-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban | Cato @ LibertyReagan-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban | Cato @ LibertyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-53166818404007365192010-07-27T11:37:00.000-07:002010-07-27T11:37:37.374-07:00Apple Brings (Magic) Multitouch to the Computer - Gadgetwise Blog - NYTimes.comApple Brings (Magic) Multitouch to the Computer - Gadgetwise Blog - NYTimes.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-56813301745438616802010-07-26T13:44:00.000-07:002010-07-26T13:44:48.187-07:00New Irrational Games Title Announced on August 11 - New York event - SoftpediaNew Irrational Games Title Announced on August 11 - New York event - SoftpediaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-84249286580658667182010-07-23T07:46:00.000-07:002010-07-23T07:46:12.025-07:00Bad Universe - Sneak Peek | New SeriesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-61467835041343121522010-07-22T10:53:00.000-07:002010-07-22T10:53:51.534-07:00Roland Zarate Reviews "Legacy" for Late to the GameRoland Zarate takes a look at the old PC game "Legacy". Here's a snippit:
"Horror is a genre that shines on the format of video games. Nothing will immerse you in the awful goings-on of a story more than being in control of whether your character lives or dies. It works so well that you can find horror elements in many of the major franchises. Games like Halo, Bioshock, Left 4 Dead and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-91688753233920694562010-07-09T12:48:00.000-07:002010-07-09T12:48:46.417-07:00Who Cheers For War?Who Cheers For War? Why do we enjoy war games so much, what do we get out of it?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-45890848161993498692010-07-09T09:11:00.000-07:002010-07-09T09:11:21.212-07:00New Apple Friend Bar Gives Customers Someone To Talk At About Mac Products | The Onion - America's Finest News Source | Onion News NetworkNew Apple Friend Bar Gives Customers Someone To Talk At About Mac Products | The Onion - America's Finest News Source | Onion News NetworkAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-57538955090142407362010-07-08T12:09:00.000-07:002010-07-08T12:09:51.218-07:00The top 10 video games of the past decade - CNN.comThe top 10 video games of the past decade - CNN.comAnd now 10 more games to add to my list...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-49052702125181743032010-07-08T10:12:00.000-07:002010-07-08T10:12:54.066-07:00Late to the GameI've started a new blog recently called "Late to the Game", a blog considering older "classic" games from a critical perspective. I'm working on numerous reviews thus far, however, a special preview about my frustration with Batman: Arkham Asylum is up. Surprisingly, I'm not enjoying it so far.
On paper I should love this game. Largely considered one of the best licensed games, Arkham Asylum Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-36593247147313470372010-06-09T14:39:00.000-07:002010-06-09T14:39:42.782-07:00Largest supercomputers to simulate life on Earth, including economies and whole societiesLargest supercomputers to simulate life on Earth, including economies and whole societiesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-7748692426626073122010-06-09T13:09:00.000-07:002010-06-09T13:09:53.207-07:00Gaming in a Man's World: Study Quantifies Gender Relations in Halo 3Gaming in a Man's World: Study Quantifies Gender Relations in Halo 3Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-74535915182723485632010-06-09T12:22:00.000-07:002010-06-09T12:22:19.775-07:00A thanks to my 'hippie high school'Here's a great profile another former alumni wrote about the hippie high school that raised me. A thanks to my 'hippie high school'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-18395852638870470782010-06-09T08:47:00.000-07:002010-06-09T08:47:24.046-07:00Vulnerability to Violent Video Games: A Review and Integration of Personality Research - Powered by Google Docs"It appears that Violent Video Games only adversely affect some individual and those who are affected have a preexisting disposition (i.e., high neuroticism, low agreeableness, and low conscientiousness) which make them susceptible to such violent media."Vulnerability to Violent Video GamesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-89699401623031888102010-06-08T06:40:00.000-07:002010-06-08T06:40:21.018-07:00Why Games are Never Going to Get Shorter and CheaperWhy Games are Never Going to Get Shorter and CheaperAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-20908938081715588562010-06-08T06:23:00.000-07:002010-06-08T06:23:27.793-07:00Alan Wake, Heavy Rain, and the Art DebateAlan Wake, Heavy Rain, and the Art DebateAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-77986829359537651922010-06-04T14:37:00.000-07:002010-06-04T14:37:29.845-07:00Gamasutra: Gabriel Lievano's Blog - Story Driven vs. Gameplay Driven Game DesignGamasutra: Gabriel Lievano's Blog - Story Driven vs. Gameplay Driven Game DesignAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-11213583092793022002010-06-04T13:12:00.000-07:002010-06-04T13:13:39.674-07:00Aggregating InformationI'm using a Chrome extension to begin aggregating cool things I find in other places. I may have gone a little overboard.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-43475965406053443332010-05-28T13:31:00.000-07:002010-05-28T13:31:55.622-07:00Thesis: Game Design and Architecture - GameCareerGuide.comThesis: Game Design and Architecture- GameCareerGuide.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-87043837129137094592010-05-28T12:33:00.001-07:002010-05-28T12:33:15.250-07:00Paintings worth millions stolen in Paris - Yahoo! Canada NewsPaintings worth millions stolen in Paris - Yahoo! Canada NewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-36484484031832784482010-05-28T12:33:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:33:04.573-07:00Pink Panthers | InterpolPink Panthers | InterpolAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-64487322415326567402010-05-27T15:01:00.000-07:002010-05-27T15:01:47.351-07:00Gamasutra - News - Justice O'Connor Hails Games As 'Fabulous' Teaching ToolsGamasutra - News - Justice O'Connor Hails Games As 'Fabulous' Teaching ToolsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9257300.post-37061569506561825792010-05-27T12:27:00.000-07:002010-05-27T12:27:26.727-07:00“Designing Morality in Games” � Emily Short's Interactive Storytelling“Designing Morality in Games” � Emily Short's Interactive StorytellingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714266421105137865noreply@blogger.com0