I love list. Some of my favorite list can be found at AFI's (American Film Institute) website.

But another good source for list, which are fun to discuss and argue, is Entertainment Weekly's website. I thought I'd highlight a few lists over the week as well as add my thoughts.

As you can probably tell I love movies and talking about movies. A perfect weekend includes at least two movies in it (either in the theater, on dvd, recorded on my dvr, or the random showing on tv). On to the frist list.

The 25 Greatest Action Films Ever! by Marc Bernardin on EW.com
(I'm giving only the top ten)

10. Terminator 2: Judgment Day - Still a great movie. The visual effects were/are amazing. My favorite Schwarzenegger flick, well this or Jingle All the Way (a Christmas action movie)
9. Hard Boiled - I have not seen this Chow Yun-Fat movie
8. Saving Private Ryan - I'm not sure if this falls in the category of action flick. Usually I distinguish war movies from action flicks. But a great movie.
7. Gladiator - I do think this is a great movie, but I personally thought is was slightly overrated. Mainly in the Russell Crowe sense. I could imagine a dozen actors filling those sandals and the movie still working. But none the less a great action epic.
6. Seven Samuri - I never taken the time to watch this, but I believe it was the inspiration of The Magnificent Seven starring Yul Brynner and Steven McQueen which I one of my favorite westerns.
5. The Matrix - Unfortunately they made sequels, because this alone was enough. An amazing movie. I can still remember seeing numerous times in the theater, something that was rare in my college years. This is actually the second Reeves movie in the top 20.
4. The Road Warrior - I recently watched Mad Max and I'm glad someone was able to see beyond that to make this movie. Unfortunately it lead to Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
3. Raiders of the Lost Ark - I think I could put all three Indiana Jones movies in my top 10. This is a perfect movie. And if I was making a straight up list of favorite movies this would right behind Forrest Gump and Braveheart.
2. Aliens - There was genius in James Cameron to take a Sci-Fi/Horror and make the action packed movie that is Aliens.
1. Die Hard - I probably flip flop Indiana Jones movies with Die Hard movies on my personal list depended on which is most recent to me. Not only did it offer Bruce his first lead movie role, but if also introduced us to Alan Rickman. Yippie-ki-yay

What movie would you add to the list? Check out the web-site for more ideas, they actually have a list of their top 100.

Man's smelly feet trigger police raid

I saw this article on the Internet and thought it was funny. It brought back some memories.
There was a couple of guys in college that had I not seen them during the day I suppose I could have called the cops to break into their dorm room. It stunk.
As not to embarrass them on the world wide web I'll refer to them as JB and TB (not related). They were both runners. In high school they both lettered and achieved a lot of praise for their athleticism. Actually while at school JB would run 5K's and he used the prize money for his weekly spending. I laughed pretty hard when he came back one Saturday afternoon having won the race, but instead of money he won a tree.
I digress.
I was mentioning them and their running, because their sweaty laundry wafted throughout the dorm floor. It would reek and we had to constantly recommend study sessions in our dorm.

"I am truly not one to give advice. I'm divorced and I stole my best friend's husband."

– Denise Richards, at the Ratatouille premiere, when asked by TV's Extra if she had any post-jail advice for Paris Hilton (click HERE for reference)

I'm struck by this rare showing of honesty from someone in Hollywood. I'm curious if there was regret in her tone or whether it was said with a blase attitude as if divorce and spouse-stealing are natural.

I write a lot in my Bible, and in the front inside cover I often write down quotes or ideas. Several years ago I wrote down, "Trust demands truth. Speak truth despite the risk and dangers. Have a ruthless truth teller in your life."

I've set a life goal of complete truth (harder lived than said). I'm tired of half truths and lies in my life. First off they are demanding in their upkeep. I struggle to maintain what I've said and to who I said it. I'm also finding that these lies and deceptions are not resulting in peace and security, rather I feel just as vulnerable and fearful as before, perhaps more. And this behavior in no way is encouraging my relationships, in fact I find myself more paranoid and more isolated as a result.

I want to embrace truth. To expose the reality of who I am. I believe their will be "power" in that weakness. How can I can I live in fear of what can be discovered about me if I've already told them everything. How can I accused of evil if I'm not slinking around in the shadows, because I've turned a spot light on the darkness that can be found. How can someone tear me down, when I've already humbled myself.

I'm thinking of that final battle scene in 8 Mile, when Rabbit (Eminem) lays out all the vulnerable attack positions that his competition could use (would have used). "Yeah I'm from trailor park, my girl friend cheated on me, my friend shot himself and I'm white...but I'm real, this is who I am" (obviously a paraphrase). The result was Papa Doc (for some reason I remember this name) had nothing to say and he knew he was defeated.

Made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness". I want to trust this, but do I really believe it? I guess the truth of this will have to be discovered.

Audio A Farewell

Well in typical Christian Music Industry fashion, someone decided to squeeze a few more ounces of blood from the rock, and to be honest this time I’m buying.

A farewell album for Audio Adrenaline will be released at the end of August and I’m a gladly going to hand over the money for this one.

Jumping around, singing along, and dancing recklessly to songs like; Big House, DC-10, Can’t Take God Away, We’re a Band or If You’re Happy and You Know It, are some of my favorite concert moments. Unfortunately Rest Easy is not on this album, it’s my favorite AA song. And while I believe Bloom is their best album I don’t think that means they peaked in any way. From Some Kind of Zombie to Adios the music was always up to par. And in an industry that is generally cheese, l loved Audio’s music.

I think there is something to be gained from the fact that Audio’s farewell is largely because Mark Stuart’s voice was giving out. Anyone who ever attended an Audio Adrenaline concert would probably agree that this band preformed all out on every song. Whether it was Will jumping around with his bass, or Barry Blair (yep old-school) tearing it up on his guitar or Mark’s incredible vocals, you knew what to expect. When I think of my life/my youth ministry career will I serve all out every day until I physically can’t go on anymore? What a goal…

Back in 1996 when Audio was touring with DC Talk during the Jesus Freak tour, they actually came to Rapid City. We got one “big” Christian concert a year (not counting Hills Alive) and DC Talk actually came. I showed up early and Matt Grant, my brother and I got to help set up the merchandise tables. There were these two guys running this stuff and I not sure where they were in their faith, but I had my suspicions. They would brag to us about what people, particularly girls, would offer to get back stage. Anyways while DC Talk was doing their sound checks the Audio guys were out hanging with us checking out the newest t-shirts and stuff.
One of the sales guys says to Mark: “I can’t believe you guys stay and sign autographs and talk to all these fans after show. You know if you charged even $5 per person you can make a lot of money.”
Mark’s response was the classic right words at the right time. He said, “That’s just vanity man, vanity.” And he walked away.
Awesome!

Another perk to working the merchandise table was again an amazing experience. While Audio A was warming up and doing their sound check, Matt, Todd and I were freaking in the mosh pit. Once exhausted we jumped up and sat down on the stage and listened to the band jam. We were the only three people in the auditorium.

Advocating Leader

I took a personal dna test and the results suggest that I'm an Advocating Leader. Those of you who know me what do you think? Click HERE to find out more about what a Advocating Leader suggest.
Of course most people who know me don't read blogs so I suppose that I won't get any responses. Oh well. I'll have to print it off and take it to you and get some confirmation.

"Her message seemed clear enough. Behind the charade of the lunch menu recital burned the untapped rage of our secret passion."

-Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage), on The Wonder Years, as Winnie Cooper read the school menu.

It's brillant writing like that that made this show an instant classic.

-T-

new "Indy" pic

I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait!

transformers

I saw Transformers today. Typical Michael Bay flic. I felt like I was watching Pearl Harbor but with alien robots. Visual it was good, but the plot was weak. I still can't tell you exactly what the "significant object" (I don't want to give away details) did or didn't do. There was major plot confusions that really baffled me, to which I'll say if you're trying to protect people maybe a major city isn't the best place to have a big robot fight.
The movie did have it's moments though and I will give it some credit, but I should have waited and went to see Ratatouille.

Steve Jobs on youth ministry

Tim Schmoyer posted this on his blog Life in Student Ministry. Steve Jobs is speaking about passion for what you do. The Youth Ministry application is significant.

Human Joysticks (NewsBreaker Live - interactive cinema game)

This would definitely be a whole lot better than the trivia or "The 20". But even better would be this and trivia!

justin mcroberts

One of my favorite artist is Justin McRoberts. I was listening to his live CD on my way home this morning, and I find myself turning my driver seat into a cathedral.
Justin has one of the most astounding voices I've heard.
I bought his first album in college and the early work is just as good today as the when I first heard it.
I wanted to share it with you.

Already Beginning to Count Down

Harrison actually looks good here dispite turning 65 in July.
If you check out Ford's bio at IMDB.com you'll find that he's alternate name is Jethro the Bus Driver. What's that about?

Anyways I can already here the theme music... actually you can hear it at the Indiana website, click on the pic.

"Falling Off The Bone!"

I had dinner with the family at T.G.I. Fridays last night. Our waiter Victor recommended the Jack Daniel's Roasted Pork, swearing it had never failed him.
So I ordered it.
Oh...and they had Fried Green Beans as appitizers that were outstanding.
But the back to the Pork. It was served on a pile of mash potatoes with brocilli around it and french onion toppings.

AWESOME! Vic was absolutely right.

He described it as "falling off the bone." Which is now my new favorite slogan.

Falling Off The Bone!

2007-06-26 2:15

Where were you?


I was unable to sleep so I was watching TV late into the night and low and behold I experienced a life changing event.


This will go down in the annuals of time like:
- The JFK assassination
- The Challenger Explosion
and
- 9/11




Yep I'm speaking of Paris Hilton's prison release. Someday I'll be able to tell me children that I saw it live!
I'm personally saying thank you prayers all day for the excellent timing of the few reporters who were able to catch those amazing pictures and first words.

Commitment!

Brian Billick, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, was invited to address the graduating class of John Hopkins University. The following inspiritation quote instantly qualifies as a "legend- wait for it - ary"!

"In a bacon-and-egg breakfast the chicken is involved, but the pig is commited. Be that pig."

So today, in whatever circumstance of your life that you find yourself reading this post... be that pig!

Oink, oink!

I like it when...

In response to Allison Hibbard's post on her blog There Is No Better Way To Spend Your Time I present the following....

- I like it when someone makes me a grilled cheese sandwich for no reason. mmmm
- I like when I've finished working outside or with my hands and feel even more manly than usual.
- I like it when I see a women in uniform (not the most flattering outfit, but they seem to have a confidence, assurance, and a "put-together-ness" that's really attractive).
- I like it when a cool breeze hits my ankles, especially if I'm wearing pants.
- I like it when I accomplish a rather difficult challenge when playing Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.
- I like it when an Audrey Hepburn movie comes on TV and I have nothing to do, but sit down and watch.
- I like it when I go to Red Robin and that annoying bird leaves me alone.
- I like it when Caedmon's Call announces that Derek Webb has rejoined the group.
- I like it when I find money in the dryer.
- I like it when people return e-mails promptly.
- I like it when my parents invite me over because their grilling steak.
- I like it when the roads are clear on my way to work.
- I like it when people say I should have children, even though it scares me to death.
- I like it when a girl accepts my invitation to go on a date, and my blood pressure returns to normal.
- I like it when it rains and I can sit on my balcony and read.
- I like it when Mark Buchanan publishes a new book.
- I like it when I can sit around with college buddies and retell stories from the "day".
- I like it when I have day old chin stubble.
- I like it when my conditioner makes my scalp tingle.
- I like it when shoes have that new shoe smell.
- I like it when I can put my feet up at the movie theater.
- I like it when I reconnect with a long lost friend.
- I like it when someone ask to pray with me.
- I like it when I can hang out with my sisters.
- I like it when trust is given to me.
- I like it when I really trust.
- I like it when I can get a slurpee at 7-Eleven.
- I like it when I have a bag of sunflower seeds, a bottle of Dr. Pepper and more than 5 hours of open road.
- I like it when I look back and realize "it" is always better because I was living in the moment and then have to ponder the irony of the fact that I have to look back to realize it, therefore leaving that moment I should be living.
- I like it when I finish off a tube of toothpaste.

pure random thoughts from the past several weeks

- I really like Chantal Kreviazuk's Feels Like Home. I unfortunately must confess that I heard it while watching How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I think Kate Hudson is absolutely stunning and stop and stare whenever she's on TV. Plus I think Matthew McConaughey is a horrible actor and its like watching a train wreck.

- Rain Man was on TV and of course everybody remembers Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in the movie, but I remember the girls voice. I knew her from something else so I had to find out. She is also the girl that Charlie Sheen fried an egg on in Hot Shots. Valeria Golino. More importantly she was in Clean Slate with Dana Carvey, Big Top Pee Wee and Four Rooms.

- I listen to Kidd Kraddick in the Morning on 96.1 as I drive to work. Some mornings I am laughing so much I worry about what other drivers think. So mornings I don't laught at all.

- Andy Sandberg, of SNL, tongue kissing that dog (when Zack Braff hosted) was both hilarious and revolting at the same time.

- Speaking of Andy Sandberg, his movie Hot Rod looks great.

- Worse than Andy Sandberg kissing the dog was Zack Braff kissing the other actor that night.

- I'm amazed at how many actors and actresses had a role in a Boy Meets World episode. Someday I'm going to have to look all those up.

- Neil Patrick Harris is refered to in Harold and Kumar god to White Castle as "NPH". I love that.

- I've enjoyed The Riches on FX. It's fascinating and sad.

- Gretchen Wilson said on the CMT Diary the following quote and I found it beautiful and profound. Not bad for a red neck woman. "Silence is the most beautiful song I've ever heard."

Been away for a while...

I've been away for some time. I have another blog that I maintain, but recently I've been unable to access it, therefore I'm posting here until I solve the problem and possibly return to trevorscott.vox.com.
Although I've been having a major "life-decision" moment that may change all my online usage. I am a huge fan of everything Google is doing. From the actual search engine, to the accessories, to even how the company opperates. So deep down in the core of who I am I long to convert to everything Google.
This more would require a lot more than just changing my primary blog. I am an avid fan of Flickr. And I don't think Google's Picasa Web Albums is as finely tuned as Flickr. But I have no doubt that eventually it will be.

Year in Jesus?

'Nightline': The Year in Jesus
From Mega Churches to the Controversy of Hollywood Stars and Their Religious Beliefs

Click HERE for full story.

Nightline did a year in review for Jesus. Describing some of the more national covered events and people of 2006 in the realm of Christianity. Kind of interesting to look back on.
-T-

Dumb Criminal

Man Picks Wrong Time to Use Bogus Check