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I'm a restless heart with a strong desire for intellectual expression and visual stimulation. The earth is a big and beautiful place, so I figure, why not dwell in and explore it as much as possible! For me, life is about love, music, and the effect of words on the soul. I look for those who are as passionate about their lifestyle as I am. I'm extremely sporadic. I spend a lot of time going to shows, exploring the hardcore music scene (in ALL its forms) and meeting new people. I'm determined and incredibly passionate about life, interested in only positive vibes. With all intents and purposes I am a firm believer in the "Hardcore" culture, believing that just because you went and got your teeth knocked out at a show and covered yourself in tattoos doesn't mean your hardcore. I'd like to keep all my teeth thank you very much. See, Hardcore set the precedent, but it's not just the music that defined a generation, it's the spirit behind it that defines who we are as a people together, united under one cause. While having piercings and tattoos may define what many define as "looking hardcore", I don't believe that's solely what makes someone a part of the culture. My plan is to write my story through the images I choose to put on my body throughout life, not as a way to fit a niche, but to express what I carry with me, as I grow. I deeply despise over-inflated egos and thoroughly enjoy deep and intellectual conversation. I'm extremely accepting and I tolerate what most people can't. I promote events and book shows from time to time and when I'm not doing that, I'm diving into the shelves and stock rooms of the great, great House of Guitars helping customers satisfy their want for music, daily! Most of the time though, I'm going to shows, taking pictures of bands/artists, and indulging in the modern music scene. This site will host reviews, news, and updates on all of my ventures, on popular releases and underground music. I'm very versatile when it comes to living in the moment. I can create a soundtrack of music for each day of my life on a whim! I also love to make friends so there's never a dull moment! Words are consistently on my mind. I love their sounds, meanings, and the things they put forth through their communication. Every time something is spoken, muttered, or clarified, a light peaks out of a dark confusion shining bright. Simply put, I'm addicted to words, they define my passions. My 3 standards in life are as follows: Music, Philosophy, and Fecundity. I'm Straight Edge, because it's okay to live drug and alcohol free, without judgment of those who don't choose to do the same. Stay posi. XXX circa 2010. <3's to Hardcore!

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The horror movie world has seen its fair share of cinematic screw ups, so there’s definitely an amount of desensitization plaguing movie-goers across the globe. When there’s one folly, there’s sure to be MANY more, so there’s room for forgiveness, right?

Wrong. With such amazing subject matter out there to be had, and toyed with, and given justice, Hollywood certainly needs a HUGE kick in the ass, but that’s why we have independent producers and filmmakers to right the many wrongs of the big wallet executives. One such wrong that easily takes the prize for victim with the most under thought script is the Sam Raimi produced film, “The Boogeyman”. Yes. “The Boogeyman”.

Lacking any kind of imagination, and a plot over-saturated with horror cliches, “The Boogeyman” took a great fall. The special effects were overdone (and not well, might I add), and the characters were weak, lanky puppets to the supernatural happenings taking place through out the story. There was nothing scary about it.

Come on! Give me what I was afraid of. Growing up with stories of ol’ boogey, I spent so many nights hiding under the blankets, hoping that whatever the noise was I had heard emanating from the darkened corners of my closet, wasn’t a horrific marauder from my worst nightmares. So, justifiably, when I had heard Hollywood was taking a shot at the scariest of all childhood fears, I expected something worth while. Seriously, how could you screw up the boogeyman? Well, there’s “The Boogeyman” for you, here to usher a new kind of cinematic pain to movie-goers, through its every unbearable minute.

Since its release in 2005, I have come across articles on the nets and in magazines, but due to the first films awful effect on me, it was simple to pass them up. Accidents happen though, and this morning, while flipping through the channels, my journey landed me on the Syfy network where I beheld the sequel to such awfulness, “The Boogeyman 2”. Rarely do I find sequels amusing, or even worthwhile, but this. THIS was an exception. A humongous one at that.

With such a bum send-off, it’s easy to see why I passed this series up, but “The Boogeyman 2” is the saving grace that you’d be hard-pressed to find in too many sequels. While the older characters are portrayed rather dully, it’s the energy of the younger actors and actresses that drive this film from start to climatic finish. Mystery and horror has never looked this good, with the twists and turns really being what defines this film, differentiating from it’s predecessor. Might I add, the terror and gore have been turned up a brutal notch to boot?

It makes me happy to see that Sam Raimi got behind something a little more frightening and lively this time around. With such a failure in the first movie, it’s nice to see that the filmmakers hit the refresh button successfully and made a true horror movie out of such classic subject matter.

Now, with my hope restored, maybe it’s time to finally give “Boogeyman 3” a chance, eh?