January 2010
17 posts
“Like everyone else in the world who has had “Boom Boom Pow” punch...”
– Amelie Gillette.
Social Networking
Friday, January 29th, 2010 8:07 am
I think we all know that, on one level, social networking is pretty silly. But, then again, it’s just the natural progression of our own inherent silliness.
The way I see it, Facebook is just a 21st century reflection of our self-created identities. Much like a hip haircut or an expensive car in the physical world, our internet profiles tell...
How to Drive
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 12:29pm
I shot this on a November afternoon when I was 16, the first of many movie collaborations with Dix. While there are some pacing and execution problems I take issue with, overall it still makes me smile.
Dix is essentially playing a cartoon version of himself. While he’s gotten better over the years, when he first started driving he was beyond...
Topical and AWESOME →
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 7:48pm
March 21st can’t come soon enough, folks.
Idiot Box
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 12:45pm
Note: Because I’ve been a busy fellow lately with a video project, I haven’t had much time to write. Therefore, I’ve decided to use this lack of time to start off something I’ve wanted to do anyway—repost some of my old essays from the first, now-dead version of “Argyle Nation.” I want these to live somewhere,...
Reassuring Evidence
Saturday, January 22nd, 2010 12:20pm
Here’s proof that, if nothing else, I’m at least not AS annoying as I once was.
When I was 16 or 17, I remember making this statement: “Those monks who keep themselves cut off from society are trying to achieve immortality, because how can you die when you’ve never really lived?”
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ARE YOU SERIOUS, TEENAGE...
Idea
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 9:13pm
One day I want to create a film character whose favorite episodes of sitcoms are the clip shows. “You get all the best parts all in one episode!” will be the rationale.
Because I cannot possibly relate to this person’s way of thinking, I am intrigued.
An Ode to the Black and White
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 7:01 pm
I’ve been moonlighting as an event DJ for two years now, doing weddings and other assorted gigs. While at first I was on the fence about it, I now firmly like it. I’m involved in so much grey-area stuff that it’s nice to do something so black-and-white.
See, my job is to play the right combination of music to keep people...
In Defense of Narrow Focus
Thursday, January 14, 2010 8:01am
For much of my life I’ve had the virtues of being “well-rounded” preached at me. Such a nauseating concept, and so detrimental to the development of creativity, passion and joy. See, I have a lot of diverse interests, but would never call myself “well-rounded.” Pursuing such a distinction leads to a life of mediocrity, of...
Shiver me timbers
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 7:26am
Here’s an entry from the Jordan Archives: my foray into stop-motion video, in the form of a Lego-mation silent movie about a group of pirates exploring a new island. It’s called “Aarg!” and I shot it in high school with my friend Nathan Nagy.
Two things about this project that always make me smile: 1) How the island people...
Drinks
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 8:18am
So, let me get this straight, Bar-I-Frequent-Near-My-House: I can order as many tall glasses of ice water as I want for FREE, but as soon as I order some liquor, a small amount of ice costs 50 cents?
From now on I’m just going to order all my drinks neat, along with a glass of ice water, and cut out the middleman.
Argyle Grandpa
Monday, January 11th, 2010 12:29am
Bert Cooper, senior partner of Sterling-Cooper on Mad Men, is always flaunting his argyle love. And, for that, I salute him.
Groovin'
January 9th, 2010 9:19pm
Two mildly serious posts in a row? I can’t possibly let this trend continue uninterrupted. Therefore, here’s a video of DANCING:
I could provide context for this clip, but where’s the fun in that?
New Month Resolutions
January 8th, 2010 7:51am
As I wrote on the 1st, I’m a fan of the New Year concept as a fresh start catalyst, as a means to feel renewed, rejuvenated and revitalized. New Year’s Resolutions? Also good. Most people don’t follow them much past February, but that doesn’t mean the idea behind it isn’t worth pursuing. However, a list of all the shortcomings...
Recluse
January 7th, 2010 8:10am
One of the most comforting realizations I made last year was the following:
I am a recluse.
Well, hold on. Let me back up.
My life runs at a pretty hectic pace of my own design. I’ve got a lot of projects going all at once, trying to allow them to coexist. For a while I’ve been worried I’ll burn myself out, that one day I’ll be so...
The New Year
January 1, 2010 3:02pm
Last year, on the first incarnation of “Argyle Nation,” I rang in 2009 with a post about how I like the concept of the clean slate and what viewing January 1st as a fresh start does for a person psychologically. Quote:
“Yes, I understand that today is really no different than yesterday. In many ways, getting really into “the New Year” is...