May 31, 2013

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Ashley's Short Films

I don't actually know her nor have I met Ashley Cordelia, but being friends on Facebook is something, right? Here are the budding actress' two short films that recently popped up on the Internets.

I guess she actually does exist and isn't a catfish after all.


MY TWO CENTS (2013)

It's kind of like a prequel to Lost...sort of. To be honest, all I saw was cleavage and that dude's creepy eyebrows.


MARIA from Cypress College Film Festival on Vimeo.
MARIA (2013)

I don't know what's going on, but Ashley's character dies. Cue "Christmas Time is Here."

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Fizbin


STAR TREK (1968) - "A PIECE OF THE ACTION"

A second season episode in which the Enterprise comes across a planet whose inhabitants model themselves after '20s gangsters.

Kirk and his bros are in a jam. So, he teaches their captors how to play "Fizbin" as a distraction.

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Robot & Frank









ROBOT & FRANK (2012)

Intercepted transmissions from Jake Schreier's film starring Frank Langella.

It's a nice, understated film with a lot of good performances. And it's nice to see great actors getting good roles in their old age.

DATABASE ENTRY: Zatanna


Lookin' good, Zatanna.

VISUAL MEMORY: Master Ngo











From my MFA commencement at Cal State Fullerton on Sunday, May 26th.

And yes. You may call me "Master," now.

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Decoy Bride








THE DECOY BRIDE (2011)

Intercepted transmissions from Sheree Folkson's romantic comedy starring the lovely Kelly Macdonald, David Tennant, and Alice Eve.

It's enjoyable enough, but the parts are better than the whole.

May 23, 2013

Phuc Finals: Blue Book Drawings

I wrote a final exam for the class and and referred to the class instructor as "Captain Perebinossoff" and myself as "Commander Ngo." I also noted in the directions, "Drawings are appreciated, but no credit will be given." Here are all of the drawings made in their exam blue books.





I drew the Pikachu while grading.

There was also this note left by one cadet.

I replied to Cadet Cleaver by E-mailing her this picture.

And now, time for summer!

May 21, 2013

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Exo-Batsuit


BATMAN BEYOND (1999) - "DISAPPEARING INQUE"

Intercepted transmission from a season one episode written by Stan Berkowitz.

Terry is kidnapped by Inque and Bruce puts on one last Batsuit to rescue him.

May 20, 2013

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Trek E-mail from Class

She deserves ALL THE POINTS! By the way, this is the GIF she sent that prompted me to reply with Spock.


May 13, 2013

DATABASE ENTRY: Make It No


Captain Picard's evil clone, Shinzon, commands it.

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Short and Bossy

DOCTOR WHO (2013) - "NIGHTMARE IN SILVER"

Intercepted transmission from a series seven episode written by Neil Gaiman.

Oh, lord. Marry me, Jenna.

May 12, 2013

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Graham Norton Star Trek special


THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW - 1305

Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Kim Cattrall, and Bonnie Tyler join Norton on the May 4th, 2013 episode.

Apparently, Pine fans are called "Pine Nuts" and Cumberbatch's fans are called "Cumberbitches." Both stars were present to promote STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS.

"He kissed one of my bitches!" the Sherlock star shouted as Pine swooped in on one of his fans. That must be why Cumberbatch is seeking revenge on Captain Kirk in the upcoming Star Trek sequel.


May 11, 2013

DATABASE ENTRY: Can I Eat This?


INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang















KISS KISS, BANG BANG (2005)

Intercepted transmissions from Shane Black's film.

It must have been love at first sight for Shane Black and Robert Downey Jr., both of who would go on to work together again on Iron Man 3.