The One about TCL Chinese Theatres (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre)
TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s Grauman’s Chinese Theatre) should be on the bucket list of anyone who is a fan of classic Hollywood films (especially silent film). While there are many shops and restaurants nearby and the Hollywood Walk of Fame is all around the Read More …
The One about “Soul Surfer”
“Soul Surfer” is an inspiring film based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, an American professional surfer who’s life was changed after a shark attack in which she lost her left her arm. Without her arm and media coverage from all over the world, Read More …
The One about Iyashi no Sato Nenba
I recently visited ab ancient village, Iyashi no Sato Nenba. Having read reviews, enamored by the beauty of the area, I wanted to experience the area. We went in March 2015 and I knew that the chances of overcast and the chances of shooting Mt. Read More …
The One about the Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Lens
For the past six months, I have debated on this lens. For one, its a Samyang lens rebranded to Rokinon, Bower, Bell & Howell to name a few (and thus, keep an eye on the various prices as you will find one lower than the Read More …
The One about the Tokina AT-X 100 mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro Lens
I have been wanting a Macro lens, particularly a 100mm f/2.8 lens for quite some time now. And when my mind was made up to purchase the Canon 100 mm lens, I ended up going for the Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro Lens. Read More …
The One about Dustin Diaz’ “This Is Strobist Info: Your Setup Guide to Flash Photography”
NOTE: This review was originally published back in 2012 A few years ago, I became very interested in Strobist techniques, primarily the use of off camera flash, the importance of lighting and learning on various positioning, the equipment used by other photographers and trying to Read More …
The One about the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
In Shinjuku, Japan, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories are one of the few locations to get a great look at the city, but also to get night shots of Tokyo at night (if you are a photographer). Unfortunately, the location does not allow for Read More …
The One about Nic Mclean’s “Walking on Water”
Not many children get a chance to travel the world and surf. But when professional surfer Bryan Jennings was given a shot to do that at a young age, he felt that he needed to continue that tradition and give two young surfers that opportunity. Read More …
The One about the Thule TEED-117 EnRoute Escort Daypack
Sweden-based company Thule is best known for their outdoor products and when it comes to traveling, I really dig their EnRoute Escort backpacks. I have been using the Thule TEED-117 EnRoute Escort Daypack which is designed for a 17″ MacBook Pro + iPad (note: This Read More …
The One about the Actron CP9125 PocketScan Code Reader
My older Toyota Corolla has been experiencing the check engine light quite a few times recently. And unfortunately each place locally wants to charge a minimum of $45 just to tell you what the code is and it’s quite disconcerting that each time, it’s “tighten Read More …
The One about “Rio Breaks”
For many kids living in the favela (slums) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, growing up in the area means a volatile life, a life of poverty, as many of the kids become drug traffickers or simply don’t live a long life as drug wars and Read More …
The One about Jim Freeman and Greg MacGillivray’s “Five Summer Stories”
I’ve heard so much about Jim Freeman and Greg MacGillivray’s (the founder of IMAX) film “Five Summer Stories” (and “Sunshine Sea”) many times from fellow surfers and before it was released in DVD, I’ll admit seeing the VHS at various surf shop for years but Read More …
The One about the Epson EX5230 Pro Projector
Presentation projectors have come a long way. As a longtime user of projectors, the Epson EX5230 Pro XGA 3 LCD Projector offers a lot for any company wanting to invest in a projection printer but also for those who tend to do webinars for their business. Read More …
The One about UltraViolet
For those who know of my work, many know that I review many films and that includes a lot of films on Blu-ray. Back in 2008, I only had 21 Blu-rays in my collection. In two years, I had 576. In 2015, I’m now at Read More …
The One about the Bogen 3020 and 3021 Tripods
I get asked a lot of what is my primary tripod that I use. Personally, I believe one should have tripods for certain situations. Light tripods for traveling, heavy tripods for stability and will not fall over due to wind. When I started doing photography Read More …
The One about “The Partnership: Brecht, Weill, Three Women, and Germany on the Brink”
As a cinema fan of films created in the Weimar Republic, I was interested in learning about the renown poet Bertolt Brecht and the avant-garde composer Kurt Weill. I was very interested in the book as it delved into the relationship between Elisabeth Hauptmann, a Read More …
The One about “Wild Bill Wellman: Hollywood Rebel”
William “Wild Bill” Wellman, the award-winning filmmaker who has directed fantastic films four four decades starting in the silent era such as the 1927 film “Wings”, hit films in the ’30s such as “The Public Enemy”, “Nothing Sacred”, “Beau Geste”, “A Star is Born”. Continued Read More …
The One about Stacy Peralta’s “Riding Giants”
With the success of Stacy Peralta’s (famous skater and one of the original Dogtown Z-Boys) award-winning documentary “Dogtown and Z-Boys” in 2001, surfer/skater turned filmmaker Stacy Peralta went on to work on his next documentary in 2004 titled “Riding Giants”. For this documentary, Peralta’s goal Read More …
The One about the Garmin Forerunner 15
Having used the Striiv Smart Pedometer for nearly a year, I decided that I was ready to upgrade to the Garmin Forerunner 15. Which is more on the budget-conscious low-end for Garmin’s GPS fitness watch. The watch is available on its own or you can Read More …
The One about the Curel Daily Moisture Original Lotion
I tend to have dry hands, especially around the knuckle areas and because of the work I do with my hands, I tend to be a bit self-conscious about my dry skin. Fortunately, Curel has created a product that is not too expensive and is Read More …