tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29216959925655277402012-01-24T15:13:47.024-08:00Puente's Reading RoomA place where Puente reviews books, TV, films, music and shares online media... Probably a whole lot more sharing of online media than anything else though. ;)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.comBlogger591100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-80342524868807712102011-09-10T22:26:00.001-07:002011-09-10T22:26:19.747-07:00Yes, another 9/11 retrospective... but related to filmmaking
Cross-posted in Puente's Perspective
Almost ten years ago, I remember some people in the media talking about the September 11 attacks and speaking negatively about how some screenwriter in Hollywood was going to try and cash in on the spectacle of that tragedy and write a screenplay about it.
I don't think this observation was a fair one. Narrative films have been structured Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-78143809757779915722011-08-18T21:35:00.000-07:002011-08-18T21:35:23.373-07:00"Rebirth" Documentary Film by Jim Whitaker
My favorite films are the ones that leave you in tears and emotionally exhausted as you walk out of the theater. I was crying before the documentary film "Rebirth" had even gotten to the opening title card. The friend who invited me to the screening was kind enough to hand me a tissue and after the film was over, we stood together in the lobby with tears in our eyes talking about the people andJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-23173297838394988812011-07-15T18:45:00.000-07:002011-07-15T18:45:51.261-07:00"Six Feet Under"I recently had the opportunity to watch the final few seasons of the HBO series "Six Feet Under." I had followed the show when it first premiered in 2001 but lost track of it when my finances wouldn't allow me to keep subscribing to HBO.
It is my most favorite television series of all time. There are several that I have enjoyed over the years, some more than others, but I think I have to put Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-64432327239094932172011-05-03T17:48:00.000-07:002011-05-03T17:48:45.985-07:00Mr. Show Indomitable Spirit"Mr. Show" is one of my favorite sketch comedy programs. I'm so glad you can watch it on IFC! :-)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-37088716173915404802011-04-27T17:43:00.000-07:002011-04-27T17:43:11.705-07:00The VoiceSo, I watched "The Voice" today. Well, I watched parts of it. The important parts. I watched it "On Demand" and fast forwarded through most of the reality TV crap--the sappy interviews and whatnot--and just got right down to the performances.
As a concept, I like "The Voice." Indeed, it's the only reality/singing-competition show I've bothered to watch. Unfortunately, in the end, it's still justJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-25395557656985940902011-04-25T17:31:00.000-07:002011-04-25T17:31:43.848-07:00Pet Peeve: Talking in movie theatersI went to a movie recently with someone. Someone who kept talking about the movie while it was playing. Someone who yelled at the screen during a particularly harrowing moment in the film. Their excuse: "I really get into movies."
I get into movies too, I show it by remaining silent and concentrating on what I'm watching. When other people distract me, it pulls me OUT of the film and ruins the Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-80981881564001459782011-02-18T19:12:00.001-08:002011-02-18T19:12:48.212-08:00"The Office" should end on a high noteI love "The Office" and with Steve Carell leaving the show, I think the series should end on a high note. Of course, NBC wants to milk everything they can out of the show which means they need to find a replacement for Carell and his alter ego, Michael Scott.I think they should promote Dunder Mifflin Scranton's traveling salesman Todd Packer--played by SNL alum David Koechner. The character is Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-54575197406211899352011-02-11T15:12:00.000-08:002011-02-11T15:12:59.036-08:00Jim Beam Ad || Willem Dafoe in "Parallels." Directed by Dante AriolaWhy is it the best ads are almost always for products I don't buy?Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-60601788102351041172011-01-05T23:13:00.000-08:002011-01-05T23:23:00.995-08:00The Making of Tron: Legacy HDI really enjoyed this film. Disney has allowed the Tron DVD to go out of print. I'm guessing they're going to release it along side Tron: Legacy. Perhaps even as a Blu-Ray combo pack.I have to say though, that I was kind of disappointed in Digital Domain's work on Clu and the younger Flynn. They did a much better job on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and that came out in 2008. They paid muchJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-89857817739224076402011-01-05T12:38:00.001-08:002011-01-05T20:50:08.022-08:00Save Caprica!So, I watched the marathon run of the last five episodes of Caprica and I have to say... I want more! The Syfy network has got to make money, I get that. And Caprica apparently wasn't profitable enough for them. What I find most sad about this is the fact that the more profitable a TV show is, the less likely it is to be viewed by an intelligent audience that can discern quality from fluff.Some Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-4419871151088969522011-01-02T21:39:00.000-08:002011-01-02T22:34:35.786-08:00Charmin ad campaignI studied advertising in college, especially television advertising. I've gone on to write copy and produce a few commercials over the years.One of the most iconic ad campaigns of my youth was Procter & Gamble's "Don't Squeeze the Charmin" campaign featuring the funny grocery store manager Mr. Whipple portrayed by veteran actor Riccardo DiGuglielmo--better known by his easier to remember but Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-51603754213952406432010-12-21T09:20:00.000-08:002010-12-21T09:20:06.816-08:00the films of paul thomas andersonI have yet to see a film by Paul Thomas Anderson that hasn't moved me and had a profound effect on my life and my perspective on art and humanity.Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-31455596017763042552010-12-17T15:07:00.000-08:002010-12-17T15:07:23.022-08:00Star Wars - Attack of the MODELS!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-30272773176995693722010-12-17T08:02:00.000-08:002010-12-17T08:02:19.737-08:00Is technology miraculous?Arthur C. Clarke said that "Any significantly advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." For the last 180 years, people have made light of Joseph Smith's claims to have translated the Book of Mormon with the help of the Urim and Thummim--and/or a "seer stone"--sometimes described as spectacles through which he was able to read the ancient text as English. After seeing this video, this Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-15785066888034411932010-12-16T12:32:00.000-08:002010-12-16T12:32:06.024-08:00How To Be AloneJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-38014682975921103332010-12-15T11:26:00.000-08:002010-12-15T11:26:24.202-08:00THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITYJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-62247094048276362552010-12-14T12:37:00.000-08:002010-12-14T12:37:40.547-08:0017 SECONDS.movJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-47292475526650029402010-12-13T12:50:00.000-08:002010-12-13T12:50:49.629-08:00The Wounded Cub That CouldAltogether now: Awwww. :-(Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-54022799532582540652010-12-13T12:20:00.000-08:002010-12-13T12:20:39.178-08:00Yogi Bear: "Booboo Kills Yogi" endingI wonder if this is going to make it into the DVD/Blueray's extra features. In case any of you don't get the ReferenceJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-14144399145919832562010-12-13T09:35:00.000-08:002010-12-13T09:35:19.534-08:00CLICKThis is an hilarious film by my friend Mary Clay. :-)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-89680509133838308222010-10-28T10:53:00.000-07:002010-10-28T10:53:15.749-07:00Simple InquisitionJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-84720576522771868132010-10-06T05:09:00.000-07:002010-10-06T05:09:26.978-07:00Baby DriverI love this ad. :-)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-5580202618574030522010-06-30T16:12:00.000-07:002010-06-30T16:12:10.801-07:00Strings (2004)This was a fascinating film.Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-20601356454307814662010-06-27T08:23:00.000-07:002010-06-27T08:23:08.846-07:00AT-AT DAY AFTERNOONSony's AIBO was never this cool!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-67477680335202617912010-03-23T10:06:00.001-07:002010-03-23T10:06:04.998-07:00Nature by NumbersJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-64042006784616027682010-03-20T20:24:00.001-07:002010-03-20T20:24:06.186-07:00Grocery Store Wars (2005)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-74588081358358629232010-02-27T08:40:00.001-08:002010-02-27T08:40:49.257-08:00Ten Myths of Apple's iPad: 10. It needs Mac OS XWell... I'm convinced. ;-)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-16954152269892332102010-02-14T06:21:00.001-08:002010-02-14T06:21:59.517-08:00PostSecret - A Valentine VideoHappy International Singles Awareness Day! ;-)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-42916894091654047652010-02-11T12:42:00.001-08:002010-02-11T12:42:44.835-08:00T-SHIRT WAR!! (stop-motion music video)If only all the videos on YouTube were this creative!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-54461360607791040022010-02-08T05:36:00.001-08:002010-02-08T05:36:37.748-08:00Johnny Cash HurtJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-73712278464934912972010-02-06T20:12:00.001-08:002010-02-06T20:12:52.801-08:00Wes Anderson Spider-ManWes Anderson is great. This is an hilarious tribute to his quirky style of filmmaking.Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-69006142682989984322010-02-05T16:32:00.001-08:002010-02-05T16:32:43.132-08:00Al Qaeda MissionariesJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-70888105342992289002010-02-01T23:37:00.001-08:002010-02-01T23:37:31.751-08:00BEASTIE BOYS - SABOTAGEThis is one of my favorite music videos. Spike Jonze, baby!!!!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-63728171104924831042010-01-23T10:23:00.001-08:002010-01-23T10:23:17.958-08:00Man Makes Chocolate RecordsYummy! Of course, I don't have a record player and I would want to listen to my chocolate record a few times before eating it.Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-45743480712224459762010-01-22T11:46:00.001-08:002010-01-22T11:46:21.677-08:00Mr. Ballmer, would you sign my mac?Above his signature Ballmer wrote "Need a new one?"Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-71236436957653409352009-12-08T23:36:00.001-08:002009-12-08T23:36:23.944-08:00Silent Monks Singing HalleluiaJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-3220588790942489292009-10-26T13:47:00.001-07:002009-10-26T13:47:53.025-07:00Don't light the match! - Halloween Aniboom AnimationCreepy!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-43056572920934967962009-09-15T19:51:00.001-07:002009-09-15T19:51:12.621-07:00Second windJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-11104557180587535452009-09-04T22:15:00.001-07:002009-09-04T22:15:28.029-07:00Ron Arad RetrospectiveI like abstract art. I think that about sums it up. ;-)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-46878797353071074472009-08-09T17:03:00.001-07:002009-08-09T17:03:30.645-07:00V - Fall 2009 PreviewHere it comes!I was a huge fan of the original miniseries and have been looking forward to a sequel for years. Looks like we're getting a reboot instead. Still, it looks like fun!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-32151060713554576142009-08-07T21:42:00.001-07:002009-08-07T21:42:59.725-07:00E! True Hollywood Story: "Small Wonder"Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-61027823394260977132009-07-27T16:27:00.000-07:002009-07-27T17:16:46.096-07:00Supercapitalism by Robert B. ReichI've often said that the free market can always be counted on to do what's profitable but what's profitable isn't always what's right.Dr. Reich's examination of how Democratic Capitalism has been pushed aside by Supercapitalism illustrates my point better than I ever could. Of course he has dedicated his life to the subjects of economics, politics and society. The subtitle of the book is "The Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-78964050095797874232009-07-26T19:37:00.001-07:002009-07-26T19:37:12.717-07:00The Piano - Amazing ShortJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-36589822518299864852009-07-20T18:31:00.001-07:002009-07-20T18:31:10.837-07:00Letterman - Optimus Prime Top Ten ListJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-58122082185789599402009-07-19T09:19:00.001-07:002009-07-19T09:19:04.010-07:00Peter Schilling - "Völlig Losgelöst" (using "2001" footage)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-90535006202472324722009-07-11T05:53:00.001-07:002009-07-11T05:53:57.911-07:00The Funniest Baby Sloth Video Ever!!!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-21653862030253031322009-07-05T12:09:00.001-07:002009-07-05T12:09:39.806-07:00"NORA: Practice Makes Purr-fect"Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-15384084651944506692009-07-04T14:14:00.001-07:002009-07-04T14:14:37.578-07:00Red State Update: GunsRead State Update is an hilarious series. Subscribe today!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-77780640362925890732009-07-02T18:41:00.000-07:002009-07-02T18:42:24.984-07:00If you love "West Side Story" and the Internet, this is for you.See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-55694715849795176082009-07-01T17:36:00.001-07:002009-07-01T17:36:09.286-07:00This is One Crazy Soldier - Funny AnimationJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-46437866072346812402009-06-26T10:07:00.001-07:002009-06-26T10:07:41.826-07:00Johnny Cash HurtThis is one of my favorite cover songs.Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-73700130367157326282009-06-22T10:30:00.001-07:002009-06-22T10:30:03.625-07:00Horse Whiperer and Ink JetInk Jet is much funnier than Horse WhispererJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-57289579120365213422009-06-21T18:12:00.001-07:002009-06-21T18:12:01.703-07:00Flaming CakeI love the cake decorating episodes of Food Network Challenge. I can't stand Stevie Famulari. I think she's a hack. But damn, that's some fun TV!Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-12638424381413113422009-06-19T23:37:00.001-07:002009-06-19T23:37:27.105-07:00Replay - Amazing Animated Short FilmBeautiful. :-)Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-74213307389501216822009-06-17T01:42:00.001-07:002009-06-17T01:42:58.169-07:00Obama Kills Fly Like a Ninja!Hey, Pop Culture is still culture. ;-)I bet PeTA was really pissed off about this... and I hope the President washed his hands soon after that.Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-39277317895286585702009-06-16T08:42:00.001-07:002009-06-16T08:42:03.564-07:00Walking in Los Angeles - Kate MicucciI am so enamored with this young lady, Kate Micucci. I could stare into her beautiful brown eyes for hours on end. Kate recently played Stephanie Gooch, Ted's girlfriend, in the final season of "Scrubs." She is also one half of the duo "Garfunkel and Oates" with Riki Lindhome.http://www.katemicucci.com/http://www.garfunkelandoates.comhttp://rikilindhome.com/Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-85531865940782803372009-06-13T12:56:00.001-07:002009-06-13T17:11:59.392-07:00REMOTE CONTROLThis is kinda cool. Pat has some great videos on his YouTube channel. Check 'em out at: http://www.youtube.com/user/patflixJoseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-71168136470354432012009-05-27T19:28:00.001-07:002009-06-13T17:11:59.401-07:00Tech-Know: iPod ShuffleI'm still holding out for a high capacity iPod touch or iPhone but this is pretty funny.Joseph L. Puentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10232392488762959583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2921695992565527740.post-77848404684528316022009-05-15T18:24:00.001-07:002009-06-13T17:11:59.411-07:00Apple: Think Different12 years later and it still gives me goosebumps. :-)Joseph L. 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