Chris Laun

So I think Chris Laun was actually the first person to send me a list. Even before TJ and Cory participated I got a Laun list. He told me he didn't know what I was up to, but that he'd participate anyway. Then there was a lot of confusion on my part, and his list (now updated!) is just getting published. I am sorry for the delay, but now is better than ever.

The past three people who have posted lists were current Egg Babies. Chris Laun makes it the fourth Egg Baby in a row. Also, four of the past five have been members of Team Orange, our 0-19 fall-league softball team. I don't know if this is of any significance. I think it probably isn't. But next week we'll have the now exiled coach of Team Orange, and former Egg Baby Mike Gittings. I don't know if that is significant either. Regardless, I like this Chris Laun. I like his list, and I look forward to diving deeper into this stuff. If he ever gets on first base on Team Orange and I'm batting behind him, there is no way that I can't hit him into a fielder's choice and take his place on first base. I'm not sure why this happens every time without fail. I want to make this up to him somehow, but I don't know how to do that. Maybe next time he's on first I'll hit a dinger. That'll show 'em. Enjoy!!!!:

Books:

Alan Moore--Watchmen - I'm pretty damned excited for this movie. The graphic novel is fantastic. There's even a great way to check it out now with these new motion comics. They scanned the original artwork and animated it and have someone reading the dialogue like an audiobook. It's only $2 an episode and they run around 30 min a piece so you can check out the first one and see if it's up your alley. They're great though!

Williams Goldman--The Princess Bride - I had never read the book until last year and it is awesome even if you already know the movie. It's written as though William Goldman is editing a story he knew from his childhood and is only keeping the good parts so he breaks the 4th wall a lot. Clever and fun.

Joseph Heller--Catch 22 - It's been awhile since I read it but I enjoyed it a lot.
Dave Eggers--Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius

Harry Potter books - If you haven't read them they're a lot of fun. For real.

TV:

Firefly - Borrowed this from Myers and loved it.
Lost - If you can put in the time to catch up, it's my favorite thing on TV.

Arrested Development - I hope you've already seen this but if not, it's awesome

Music:

Prince - Purple Rain

Elvis Costello - This Year's Model

They Might Be Giants - Flood

New Pornographers - Mass Romantic

Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun
Arcade Fire - Funeral

Tom Waits - Rain Dogs

Springsteen - The Wild, The Innocent, and the E-Street Shuffle

Movies: (Most of my favorites have already been covered but here's a few others)

The Truman Show
Dr Strangelove
Annie Hall
28 Days Later
Miller's Crossing
The Muppet Movie
Requiem for a Dream
UHF

Video Game:

Bioshock: Don't know if you would have the ability to play this but Mike Ward recommended it to me and the story was really smart and fascinating. This video gives you an idea of the story, mood, and look of the game though you don't really beat up little girls like it implies you do. Really creative game though.