Kickin' it with Brett

Finally Friday!! lol well I said we would talk about some fun cool stuff today and I always try to keep my promises so we most definately will, but first I think we need to pay a little tribute to the great Les Paul who past away yesterday,..as sad day in music to be sure, for those of you who don't know who he is...

Lester William Polsfuss, known as Les Paul (* June 9, 1915; † August 13, 2009) was a musician and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which "made the sound of rock and roll possible." He is credited with inventing or discovering many recording innovations including overdubbing (also known as sound on sound), delay effects such as tape delay, phasing effects, and multitrack recording.
His innovative talents extended into his playing style, including licks, trills, chording sequences, fretting techniques and timing, which set him apart from his contemporaries and inspired many of the guitarists of the present day..Thank you Les!!

Alright now for the good stuff. I figure since its friday and all I should try and do some fun stuff. So today we'll talk about my "CULT HORROR FILM OF THE WEEK" lol thats right mo fo's you knew it was only a matter of time.

This weeks pick is..."Island of Lost Souls" 1932 (it has been re-made as "island of dr. moreau") Starring Charles Laughton and Bela Lugosi, Directed by Erle Kenton.

This H.G. Wells picture tells the tale of shipwrecked Edward Parker, who ends up on a South Seas island ruled by Dr. Moreau. He soon realizes that the lush jungle is populated with half-human, half animal creatures that are the result of God-defying experiments conducted by the hubristic scientist whose prized jewel is Lota the Panther Woman, the only female on the entire island.

I say watch this movie, either in its original version (which i of course recommend) or in its remade version "Island of Dr. Moreau" ,which stars Val Kilmer and John Voight, also truly excellent.

On the music scene music this week i'd have to say the honor goes to Guitar Hero on being the best music reproduction game of all time!! I've just recently purchased the World Tour band kit for the game series and it the most entertaining game i've ever played. The fact that it includes Classic Rock as well as Modern Rock makes the game perfect. bringing new generations to the classic sound and the old generation to the new sound. such a perfect engine. Lets not forget "The Beatles" Rock Band coming out next month as well as Guitar Hero 5.

Books Books Books and more Boooks!! lol its no secret that books and reading of all types is a huge activity in my family, on both sides, lol so its only fitting I write about some books too! lol
I just finished reading "Creepers" by David Morrell author of "First Blood" (Rambo). This was an excellent book however not exactly "Creepy" as the title would suggest. The book tells the story of 5 people who gather in a run-down motel on the Jersey Shore to prepare to break into the Paragon Hotel which is now boarded up and scheduled for demolition. They go in to investigate the many secrets the once glorious hotel has to offer, but instead find much much more..

I liked reading this story, it was reccommended to me by Bob Beren's "book cover series" and I found it very enjoyable, as I said I just wish it was more on the creepy line. but not so much, still good though!

well I think I covered all Pop Culture categories here lol if I fogot any please let me know! Hope ya'll have a great weekend and i'll be back here Monday morning with yet another obscure topic from the vending machine!! later