The Dark Knight Begins!!

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I have seen The Dark Knight.

This movie has received a lot of advanced hype. Especially in the last few weeks. Early reviews have deemed it a masterpiece. Critics have praised Heath Ledger's performance as Oscar worthy. It's pretty much been anointed as the must-see movie of the summer. What do I think of the hoopla surrounding this movie?

Believe it!!

I really enjoyed Batman Begins. It redeemed every other Batman film before it. Christopher Nolan captured the essence of the character of Gotham's vigilante champion. The Dark Knight makes Batman Begins look like Joel Schumacher's Batman and Robin.

Don't take my word for it. Go see it! See it in IMAX if you can. Several scenes were shot in the IMAX format. A first for a Hollywood film.

I'm going to see it again. Taking the Batpod.

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Yes Virginia, there is a Random Troy!!

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I am writing this post from Virginia. My brother's kitchen to be precise. I'm visiting the fam and meeting my new nephew Gavin for the first time! He probably won't remember this visit. But I want to make an impression, so I'm secretly breastfeeding him when his parents are asleep.

Here's a pic of him with his brother Tristen.

Hear that? The "awww" meter on this blog just went to 11.

 

To all my friends in the 757, you have until July 24th to collect any money that I may owe you or to get a sample of blood for a paternity suit. After that I'm going back to Cali to loaf around in San Diego for a few days.

I will be posting throughout my vacation so check back here for updates. Or you can follow my Twitter feed to see what I'm up to.

Hope to see everyone!

Believe it or not, I'm the good guy!!

Ray Raquipiso has done it again!! Check out the lava hot new banner he did for the blog.

Love the cigar!

I'm going to see a special screening of Hellboy II: The Golden Army on Friday night. Guillermo Del Toro will be at the screening introducing the film and I'm hoping he will do a Q&A after the screening. I thought the first film was yogurt plain. Nothing spectacular, but I will still stop and watch it when surfing the cable. I have high hopes for this one! I'm such a fan of Guillermo's other work (especially Pan's Labyrinth and Cronos) and I can't wait for his adaptation of The Hobbit. I wonder if Gollum's eyes will be on his palms?

 

Click the image below to watch the trailer then go catch the film starting July 11!

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The Newest Dodd

A special, late post.

I have become an Uncle to a nephew once more! Gavin Henry Dodd made his debut this evening weighing in at 6lbs, 12oz with a reach of 19 3/4 inches(from head to toe).

Here is a photo of my brother Ken, the proud papa, and Gavin. Gavin's Mom, Jeanne Dodd, was unavailable for a comment due to what is known in the medical community as "fucking exhaustion!"

 

Gavin's older brother Tristen also was not available for comment. Eyewitness reports claim that Tristen was in a corner of the waiting room mourning the loss of his "only child indulgent" status.

Please join me in welcoming Gavin to this plane of existence. It sure beats swimming in amniotic goo in a dark womb.

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