I happened upon a link to Micheal Moore’s newest propaganda installment yesterday on Google videos (via Waxy). I didn’t plan on watching the whole thing, but I found Moore’s approach to highlighting the problem in US health-care programs quite enjoyable to watch. I couldn’t help feeling slightly sorry for the poor situation he describes for our associates over the pond. The argument against insurance companies was particularly moving, and Moore invited many personal stories about rejected treatments from companies. This did introduce the worrying, but true aspect that these companies are there to make money before help people.

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After taking this photo and cleaning it up in Photoshop I thought I might have a quick try at the ‘fake tilt shift’ model effect using a few filters.

First day of new job today, it is irritating that it’s paying for rent, for accomodation I currently have no use for. It would be nice to be able to use the money for something else. Boo for silly 12 month house contracts.

I’ve spent a fair bit of time over the last few days playing around with Photoshop and CSS to make the basis of the new site design. The footer is far from finished, which is obvious glancing at the bottom of the page.

Hopefully it will all be completed by the end of the week. It would be nice anyway.

I completed the original Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars today after a long time of either forgetting to play it or not being able to get my hands on the game. It’s a fantastic game, and it can be picked up really cheaply. It’s by far the longest adventure game i’ve played, even comparing it to Grim Fandango, but I really enjoyed it. I do miss the days of the point  & click adventure game. I also found out a few days ago that due to the commercial success of the most recent title (Broken Sword 4: The Angel of Death) a film is planned! I have to say I haven’t played the two most recent titles, but I’m definately going to now. However, to my joy, the film is based on the first title of the series.

Quote from ComingSoon.net:

“Specific details of the storyline are being kept under wraps, but filmmakers promise to stay true to all of the fan favorite elements. “‘Broken Sword’ is the kind of complex story every producer dreams about, rich with mystery and adventure, so for me, this is a real honor.” said Douglas.

As for who will helm and adapt the novel-like video game, initial talks have begun with leading directors and screenwriters from such films as “Harry Potter”, “Casino Royale“, “X-Men” to name a few.”

I think the first Broken Sword would make an amazing film adaptation, I just hope it’s done right.

More Info:

IGN: Broken Sword the movie
IMDB - Broken Sword (coming soon 2009)
CastleBright Studios (horrific) Myspace