Watch it, seriously. I do not like Star Trek (the multiple tv series or the prior films) but the movie was PHENOMENAL. The plot is a bit all over the place, but man that movie is a lot of fun. It reminds me of something like Iron Man where there are some plot holes & dumb moments here and there, but the action sequences and actors are so remarkable that they make it a fun ride regardless.
At the very least, we can all agree that you'll probably enjoy it more than the other supposed "blockbusters" this year, like Transformers 2 (*shudders*).
@deusdigit: It might be harsh, but as a guy that's been unemployed for half a year already (who can't even go back to his old job if he wanted to, since the place closed down a month back), I'd say that any job that pays & isn't super shady is a good job.
You might not get great benefits, you might not get the respect that you deserve, but you get money. And I think that's totally worth it during this bad economy.
Games-wise, I'm about set. I might go hit up Gamecrazy for Prototype or Soul Calibur IV- $15 each. But I don't really want anything physical for this Festivus.
As lame as this sounds, I kinda just want to see/hang w/ my best friend (girl) for the holidays. At least once. Then I'll be content.
Psh, whose getting forced? My roommate (female) and I (not female) are going because Twilight is amazing. And by amazing, I mean horrible.
Did you see the first film? It's honestly one of my favorite comedies of all time.This one's gonna me like 10x more ridiculous. I know, I've read the book. Heckling/riling up the tweens at the midnight screenings will be one of the best moments I'll have this year.
Because tecnology fails to target these folks often. We're often bombarded with ads about iPhones, Xboxes, Airbooks, Blackberries and such from every which way. We can't avoid is as much as other people (older people?) can. They see no use for these things, and their expenses often go to other outlets.
Let me provide an anecdote that applies. I've never heard of Bakugan before (the new "Pokemon" whatever for kids), but my cousin is obsessed with it. Because he sees the ads in his cartoon shows, in his cereal boxes, in his kiddie DVDs, in his other toy packages. Me, I don't watch cartoons, nor do I eat cereal, watch kiddie movies or play with toys. I am not the target demographic, and I have been able to easily avoid this marketing blitz. My life needs no use for these things, while my cousin might argue otherwise. I can argue that we don't need technology either, and I feel that that's how some adults feel about technology.
It kinda depends on what exactly you want to do. Commercials? Honestly, it doesn't take all that much to do voice-overs for promos & such. A regular dude with a solid voice and enthusiasm can do the job perfectly. And I'm sure you're regular AND enthusiastic enough to be that person.
Voice-overs for movies or games? That might be harder. I do think that yeah, you need a distinctive flair or sound to your voice in order to succeed. Unless I can hear your actual voice, it's hard to give advice, but I'll give it a shot. Just play to your strengths. Toy around with your intonation, or your phrasing, or even your speed. Practice until you feel that you've got your distinct "voice". Then just go for it.
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