Finally! A Free, Easy To Use Clipping Program

I think I've finally found a clipping program that I like. It has a logical, easy to understand process, it's quick, and, best of all, it's free. I give the creator of this application extremely high marks for making the program so well designed. It cuts out clips. It can join several of them together. It works with most formats. You can control the quality. Just about perfect.

It's called Media Cope. Let me tell you that you, or I, or anyone else can no longer have any excuses for not clipping scenes. If you can't use this program, you need to turn in your computer.

DiD Clip - Alive Or Die (2005) Thai Horror

Alive or Die (2005) is a Thai horror flick with abortion as the general theme. To be honest, I didn't sit and watch the entire movie. Well, I did, but I fast forwarded through a good deal of it, so I can't honestly tell you if the film is ultimately pro or con on the subject. I can say that every other Asian film I've seen has been decidedly "pro", but hell, that's the case with American films as well for the most part, and we all know that more Americans than not are against killing babies for the sake of sexual convenience.

What I can tell you is that it's not a very good film. That's no big
surprise. With rare exception, (The Art Of The Devil films, parts 2 and 3, are great) the Thai's don't do horror particularly well. 

Anyway, the plot is convoluted, but there's a spooky old hospital out in the middle of nowhere, (Is there any other kind?) a psycho abortion doctor, a dark and stormy night... you get the picture.

Anyway, here's the clip: Alive Or Die

BTW, if you do like really good horror films, I did watch a very excellent one recently. It's called DREAM HOME (2010), a Hong Kong horror/slasher staring Josie Ho. (If  watch much Asian cinema, you'll know who that is.) I suppose you could call it a slasher, but it's really a lot more than that. (It would have to be for me to recommend it. I'm usually no fan of slasher flicks) It's not a perfect film, as there's some of the usual slasher movie bullshit (Normal girl suddenly becomes damn near superhuman ninja killing machine, convenient stupidity by the victims.) but it makes up for it with some great stuff otherwise. 

The opening "kill" alone is worth watching. If it doesn't make you go "daaaaaammmmn" then you need some help. Be warned, this one is gory and mean, but it's not what I would call "torture porn". Be sure to get the uncut version.

New Scene New Clip - Norwegian Woods (2009)

Norwegian Woods (2009) can best be described as a Korean black comedy horror slasher. The makers try to pull off the Cohen Brothers thing, but while the effort can be seen, it's just not a particularly good film. Not good as in not scary, not funny, and has plot holes you can drive a truck through. Still, it is somewhat bloody, and it's not the worst way to waste a couple of hours, and there is a nice little DiD scene in it. 

The girl, who's name I cannot find, is in these woods with two of her buddies sniffing glue. One of the guys notices that she's not all that bad looking and begs for sex, but she's having none of it. He then tries to force her, but the other guy pulls him off long enough for her to bust him in the nads and run off. This is definitely not her day, as she runs smack dab into two guys trying to bury a body (Told you about the Cohen thing, right?). They grab her, tie and cleave-gag her with her own shirt, and proceed to dig another grave. The good news is, she doesn't get buried. The bad news is... well, I said this just wasn't her day right? I guess that's what you get for going into the woods with two morons to sniff freakin' glue. I thought no one did that stupid shit anymore. 

The gag scene doesn't last all that long, darn it, but she does get away again, albeit with her hands still tied behind her, wearing just a bra. Not a bad little scene, all things considered.

I'm posting two clips, one high quality with just the gag scene, and another, slightly lesser quality, with all the DiD scenes.

Norwoods 1 (Gag Scene)

Norwoods (Complete)  

Enjoy. 

Ann Coulter Has A New Book!

Oh happy day! Ann Coulter, my favorite non-fiction author, has a new book:

Demonic: How The Liberal Mob Is Endangering America.

Though we differ slightly on a few things (I consider myself more of a libertarian/conservative than a strict conservative), if I have to go into a (Verbal) war against a pack of angry liberals, there's no one I'd rather have by my side than Ann. If only other conservatives had the stones this skinny lady has. She not only rips liberals and liberalism to shreds, she does it with humor and the kind of deft writing I find inspiring.

Because she's so knowledgeable, because her books are so factually accurate (They have to be. Liberals literally pick them apart for the slightest of errors) because she takes no prisoners in her debates, and mostly, because she's just so damned effective, democrats abhor Coulter with a virulent hatred far beyond what they can gin up against real evil like Bin Laden or Stalin.  

Here are some of my favorite (And by favorite, I mean sadly amusing) "We Hate Ann Coulter" sites:

Candye Kane Blogspot: why-i-hate-ann-coulter-and-you-should


Here's What's Left Blog: Oh my god, I hate Ann Coulter


Experience Groups: I Hate Ann Coulter


And, here's your typical liberal explaining just why she's so disliked by the left:

See, he hates Ann because she's "mean". And "rude". Ah, well I get it now. Mean and rude are liberal code for "I won't let you push me around and I utterly destroy you in debate".

We're not done yet though. Because she's "mean" and "a jerk", he want's her killed and "her bones ground up" and (Paraphrasing here) fed to the masses. (Something about Jesus was in there, but it made no sense in this context.)

Nope, nothing mean about that little statement is there?

The overriding theme you get from virtually all of this is they almost never argue (Effectively) against her facts, but against her, personally. 

What defines an effective conservative? Look for the ones most despised by the left.  

Here's an excerpt from her new book:

Civil Rights and the Mob: George Wallace, Bull Connor, Orval Faubus And Other Democrats - HUMAN EVENTS

I read a lot, and I know my enemy. I read as many liberal books as conservative, and visit almost as many liberal web sites (Especially when I need a good laugh. The Facebook scandal with Anthony Weiner, along with the left's and the MSM's (Same thing really) efforts to defend the little prick and discredit Andrew Breitbart, and their subsequent downfall, was and is hilarious.) as conservative, so when I say you should read Ann's books, I mean all of you should, not just the one's who agree with her like me.  

I'm not interested in hearing how much you despise Ann because of her temperament, personality, looks, or other such minutia, but if you've actually read her stuff and want to talk about or debate a point, I would likely be game for that type of conversation.

New Story! Chapter 1 Posted

With a fear of flying, an attractive, high powered attorney and her two sexy daughters are driving from San Diego to New Orleans for a multimillion dollar settlement negotiation. But their trip takes them through Crenshaw County and into the arms of a violent, demented man, Sheriff Mack Hill, and his perverted cohorts. Now held as bound and gagged prisoners on trumped up charges, the girls must use their wits, wiles, and will to live to survive doing...

Hard Time In Crenshaw County

In a spur of the moment, flash of inspiration type thing, I knocked this little start of a story out this weekend. However, I'm not really sure it has any "legs". Need some feedback here. 

Hard Time In Crenshaw County Chapter 1

Brian's Page vs DiDVids Forum: Different Strokes...

For a long time now, 14 great years and counting, Brian's Page (Or, BP as I like to abbreviate) has ruled the roost when it comes to DiD forums. Several others have come around and gone, but BP continues on.

But now there's a (relatively) new kid on the block. One that looks to have some staying power. DiDVids Forum, run by Anubis. I wanted to take a minute and look at the differences between the two, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.

Some of you may think this will be some sort of "hit" piece on BP, especially considering the recent flare up between myself and Brian, but you would be wrong.

First of all, this is not a competition. I want both sites to succeed and prosper, and all other web sites in our community as well. There's plenty of room for two DiD Forums/Discussion Pages. Hell, there's room for five for that matter. The more sites, of any type, the better for all of us, right?


Brian's Page

Pros: Steady and solid as a rock, BP has seemingly always been around. It was one of the very first sites I found when it arrived way back around `97. I don't know about the rest of you, but for me, my day almost always starts with a visit there. It's simply been an invaluable tool for finding scenes, be they popular or "holy grails". That time in service has led to an incredibly expansive database, and one that continues to grow. The video page is a personal favorite. You Tube links, links to HD clips, it's almost all there. Visiting BP is, above all, safe. There's no log-in to fuss with, rarely any spam, almost no flame wars, and the moderator keeps things tightly focused on relevant DiD topics.

Cons: Not having log-ins means people can skulk in and out anonymously, and means there's more spam than there would be if log-ins were required. You're extremely limited in what you can post and there's little or no wriggle room when it comes to formatting text. There's no preview feature, so you have to post something to see how it will appear on the page. With only one main discussion page, and that tight focus keeping things forever "on topic" for some, like myself, it often feels like a constricting python. The moderator will often come across as caustic and indignant if you make a mistake, small or not. You're allowed to argue, but right or wrong you're going to lose so it's often a moot point.

Bottom Line: Well run, secure, protected, and stable, BP is a bedrock site for our community. It would be a sad day indeed if Brian ever decided to close up shop. However, if you're looking for a place to spread your wings on a more varied group of topics, best to look elsewhere.



DiDVids Forum

Pros: A lot of freedom. There's an "Anything Goes" area where... anything goes. Post what you want, be it a slam, a rant, a joke, or whatever. No topic is disallowed... except for spam of course. But, even the regular discussion areas are very open to threads of all types and sorts. It might start out as a discussion on DiD scene and veer off into a debate on whether Coke is superior to Pepsi. (It is, BTW). A thread might be moved, but it's never deleted, and no one cuts off a discussion because it's not "on topic" or is "non-productive". Because you have to sign up and log in, there's a lot more control over your posts, including a preview. Also, no hit and run "anonymous" postings. You're accountable for what you put up there. There are some nice video threads as well, though at this point they're not up to the level of BP's video area.
This forum has been around for almost 3 years now, so while it hasn't had the life span of BP (What site's have?) it's been around long enough to see that it has some legs. 

Cons: When you first arrive, come in with a thick skin. You'll be tested to see how you react. Post something remotely dumb and you'll get ripped, and these guys know how to flame, believe me. It's childish yes, but the good news is, if you stand your ground and indicate that's not your cup of tea, they'll leave you alone (Pretty much) before long. On the other hand, if flaming back and forth is your fun zone, then you're free to roll on. Just understand you'll be playing with the big dogs and they hunt in packs. Still, basically, you're treated as you treat others once the main guys get to know you a bit. 
Even though there are log ins and previews, like BP, once you post something it's there unless a moderator deletes it. I wish they would change that.*

* Update: Anubis has made a change over at DVF that now allows a window of time to modify a post even after it's up. 


Bottom Line:  I see these two sites as a fascinating linear microcosm of the political debate in this country. On one side we have BP, where Brian (Big Brother government liberalism) watches over the site, offering controlled safety and security, but at the cost of having to do everything his way or the highway. On the other side, we have DVF, where you have a lot of freedom (Libertarianism) but not much of a secure zone or safety net.

Personally, I love the freedom. I can take care of myself and I don't need or want any "safety net". However, just as some people want the government to watch over many aspects of their lives, I understand this kind of forum may not be for everyone.

No matter what, I can't imagine a time when I would stop making BP a primary site I visit and post to regularly. It will always have it's place near or at the top. Still, I would like to invite everyone to stop by DVF and take a test drive. You may decide the forum there deserves a spot in your regular visitation spots.  

Like our great nation, there's room enough for both sides.