Man Crush Monday: Matthew Gray Gubler

Matthew Gray Gubler:

Why We Love Him: He plays the profiler nerd, Dr. Spencer Reid, on Criminal Minds. I just started watching this show, thank you Netflix, so I'm pretty late to the fandom. Reid was immediately the character who I found interesting and attractive. He is the biggest nerd on the show and I think that is what makes this character so appealing.

Upcoming Role(s):

• Hot Air
• Band of Robbers

Weekly Etsy Find #7

First off, let me begin by apologizing for missing last week.  Usually I am a few weeks ahead for my weekly features.  This time I wasn't.  Since I missed a week I have not one but two Etsy items for you.  Both are Sherlock themed!

First up there is this pretty sweet shirt that I think is adorable.  I've been told its the wrong color, I still like it though.

You can find it right here.  The shop called Consulting Geeks also has a bunch of other Sherlock items as well.  If your a fan of the show you should check it out.


The second item this week is a phone case.   Unfortunately I do not support IPhone or own one so if is of no use to me.  I still really like it though.  It is simple and you do not have to be a fan of Sherlock to understand.  Even someone who has just read the original stories by A.C. Doyle will get it as well.  Find this item along with other phone cases at FanCase

Man Crush Monday: Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw-

Why We Love Him: Ben Whishaw is sort of a nerdy actor. I have not seen many things ofhis but what I have seen, he is brilliant. Literally and figuratively, his acting skills are amazing and he plays intelligent characters. He has played a king and an scientist/inventor and pulls off both brilliantly. I also think that he is absolutely adorable. ;-)

Nerdy Roles- The Tempest, The Hollow Crown (King Richard), Skyfall.

Upcoming Role(s)-

• In the Heart of the Sea (with Chris Hemsworth)
• Paddington
• Suffragette
• The Lobster
• London Spy (TV mini-series)
• Bond 24

Coolest James Bond Gadgets and Weapons 1987-Present

Phillips Keychain-

Seen in: The Living Daylights. Functions include:

• capsule of stun gas
• explosive charge
• a lock pick able to pick 90% of all locks

Revolving Sofa-

Seen in: The Living Daylights. Able to "swallow" up anyone sitting in it.

Exploding Toothpaste-

Seen in: License to Kill. 

Ballpoint Pen (Parker Jotter)-

Seen in: Goldeneye. Contains a class four grenade.

Wheel Chair/Leg Cast Missile-

Seen in: Goldeneye. Inside the cast there is a hidden missile.

Ericsson Phone-

Seen in: Tomorrow Never Dies. Contains quite a few different things:

• stun gun
• finger print scanner/analyzer
• antennae lock pick
• remote control to James Bond's BMW

Glasses-

Seen in: The World is Not Enough. There were two pairs used in the movie. One could detonate an explosive and the other enabled X-Ray vision. 

Ski Jacket-

Seen in: The World is Not Enough. Bond's jacket concealed an escape pod. 

Bagpipe-

Seen in: The World is Not Enough. Concealed a flamethrower and a machine gun. However, this only ever demonstrated in Q's lab. 

Aston Martin Vanquish-

Seen in: Die Another Day. This car has a lot of different accessories:

• camouflage technology
• target-seeking shotguns
• torpedoes
• traction spikes
• passenger seat ejector
• thermal imaging
• laser cutting tool

Aston Martin DB5-

Seen in: Casino Royale. The items in the car ended up saving Bond's life.The glove department was filled with the following items:

• high tech first aid kit
• antidotes to different poisons
• defibrillator

Radio Transmitter-


Seen in: Skyfall. Transmits Bonds location with a push of a button. This is the last high-tech gadget, so far. In the movie Q says that they are no longer doing things like "exploding pens".

Coolest James Bond Gadgets and Weapons 1962-1985

Dagger Shoe-

Seen in: From Russia With Love. This was worn by SPECTRE agents. The blade was covered in poison and would be concealed in front of the shoe. 

Aston Martin DB5-

Seen in: Goldfinger.The many modifications included:

• rotating license plate
• passenger ejector seat
• forward machine guns
• smoke and oil sprayers
• slasher hubcaps
• rear bulletproof shield

Bowler Hat-

Seen in: Goldfinger. This hat was worn by Oddjob and had a metal ring hidden on the rim. It was so sharp that it could cut through stone. 

Underwater Jet Pack-

Seen in: Thunderball. The jet pack propels Bond faster than anyone else can swim. It also includes explosive spears. 

Mini-Rocket Cigarette-

 

Seen in: You Only Live Twice. Shoots a rocket up to 30 yards.

Electro-Magnetic RPM Controller-

Seen in: Diamonds Are Forever. Gives the person wearing it a jackpot on any slot machine. 

The Golden Gun-

 

Seen in: The Man With the Golden Gun. This gun was made out of a pen, cigarette lighter, cigarette case and a cuff link. It can only hold one bullet at a time. 

Jaws' Teeth-

Seen in: The Spy Who Loved Me. Jaws uses his teeth to bite his enemies' jugular, causing them to bleed out. 

Ski Pole Gun-

Seen in: The Spy Who Loved Me. A 4 caliber gun hidden inside the pole. 

Perfume Flame Thrower-

Seen in: Moonraker. Used by Holly Goodhead. 

Identigraph-

Seen in: For Your Eyes Only. Any early computer system that makes a photograph based on physical descriptions. 

Seiko Wristwatch-

 

Seen in: Octopussy. Contains the following things:

• radio direction finder
• live video feed
• homing device tracker

The Crocodile-

Seen in: Octopussy. A mini motor boat disguised as a crocodile. Bond used this to get to Octopussy's island. 

Butterflies-

Seen in: A View to Kill. Used as razors by May Day. 

Stay tuned for part 2 of this post, 1987-Present. With so many movies and so many gadgets, this needs two posts. I still can't write about all of the different items used in the James Bond movies, that would take a lot of posts. These are just some of the gadgets that I have always liked. 

Gotham: Penguins Umbrella

Its that time of the week.  Time for my new favorite show, Gotham.  Careful if you haven't seen this weeks episode. I don't want to spoil anything for you
This week starts out where we left off last week: with the knocking at Jim Gordons door.   Of course Gordon isn't going g to go peacefully.   He escapes from tbe loft and puts Barbara on a train out of town saying he has business first then willeet her again.
Next up he goes to the police station like nothing is going on.   This is where uber creepy Victor Zazz comes for him.  Let me repeat very creepy.
Montoya and Allen come to his aid.  How and why I am not sure.  Apparently they are on the same said now.
Bullock shows up drunk to Gordon's loft.   He is also on his side.  No surprise that he sodes with Gordon.  I was more surprised by the fact that he is getting involved and willing to go against the big guys.
Meanwhile Fish Mooney is up to her usual crap again.  Scheming to overthrow Falcone.  She is also very concerned about Penguin not being dead.  Maroni refuses to give Penguin back to Fish, creating yet another mob war.  The Penguin also does some more work to work his way up the ladder.  He is smart and scary at the same time.
Gordon comes up with a plan to bring down falcone and all the bad guys.  I won't spoil that bit for those who haven't watched yet.
Finallh we see the Penguins plan.  Or at least a great part of it and o my lord.  He is something else.

Overall I think this was another solid episode.  I could do with less Fish per usual.  I guess its just a character I will have to suck it up and put up with.  I continue to love the Penguin.  Like in said earlier Nevis cunning and smart, yet kind of scary.  I think Robin Lord Taylor continues to do a great job in that role.
I am consfused as to why Montoya and Allen are now on Gordons side.  Did I moss something last week?  If not, I would like some explanations Fox.  I would be interested to see more Zazz in the future.  He is super creepy and could be a Great bad guy in the future.
Next weeks episode looks ppromising judging by the previews.  At one point young Bruce Wayne asks Alfred to teach him to fight.  Apparently this war is just beginning as well.  I have a feeling just a few more episodes before then shows winter hiatus.
That is all for this week.  See ha next week.

Man Crush Monday: Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig~

Why We Love Him: He is this generation's James Bond. I have to admit that I haven't seen any of the others except Pierce Brosnan's last one. Daniel Craig plays the character extremely well but the stunt work is awesome as well. Action heroes always entertain me and Daniel Craig is just one of the many actors that fall into that category.

Nerdy Roles: James Bond ( Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall), The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.



Upcoming Role(s):

• Bond 24
• The Girl Who Played With Fire
• Bond 25