written by Barbara

There it is, we've admitted it. We're entirely new to the flickr community. You'll notice some photos we've posted to the right. There's a whole lot more to come, however. We figured we had to start somewhere.

There's probably going to be a few wacky shots from aruond the office thrown in. You know, random items like our favorite mugs and such, but for the most part, we are big fans of nature, abstract, and random photography. So expect to see this stuff the most.

Namaste, everyone. [yeah, we're Lost fans]

written by Andre

This is a topic that I'm sure is debated intensely every year on the web, at the water cooler, etc. This year among many noticeable snubs (I'm a movie buff, to say the least) was Emile Hirsch. If you didn't get to see his performance as "Alexander Supertramp" in the Sean Penn directed, 'Into the Wild', it's on DVD now. It's one of those movies you just shouldn't miss.

Emile Hirsch's performance is a rare testament to a performer's innate ability to do what he does best. From the opening moments you get a sense of what his character is all about, and you instantly begin to sympathize with him. In fact, most of the film's most memorable moments take place when no one other than Emile is oncsreen. The wide-eyed optimist and wreckless adventurer this young man was (the film is based on a true story) is displayed with seemingly effortless ability in every frame.

I was thrilled when I heard that Hal Holbrook had been nominated for 'Best Supporting Actor'. His character is introduced and takes his bow in all but fiftteen minutes of screen time, but you get it. You understand the character. I'm also upset that, while he did receive Golden Globe and Grammy nods, Eddie Vedder was left out of the Oscar nominations, as well. His soundtrack was so atmospheric and emotive, you felt the journey of the main character could have been your own.

It's an often argued topic: whose interpretation of such works should be respected most? The audience, who often comes away with new questions and discoveries about themselves and life in general, or a performer's peers? I don't know what the 'academy' was missing, but I know this film will resonate with me for some time thanks to the work of Emile, Eddie, and the entire cast and crew of "Into the Wild".

written by Andre

Believe it or not this will be the first time that either of us has had a blog online. This would probably come as a surprise to much everyone I know. I'm always writing. Short stories, magazine articles, screen and teleplays. I even started working on my first novel in my spare time.

I guess there's a first time for eveything. I promise that we'll try as hard as we can to keep this blog a "no-snooze" zone. We design and develop but not only topics pertaining to this will show up here. We will talk about eveything there is to talk about.

See you next post!