November 8, 2010
Criminal Shades Idiocy- Miami
In days gone by, David Caruso used to be a good actor. In addition to making a critically well received name for himself on NYPD Blue, he would also put in a very capable turn in films like King of New York. Admittedly, he usually played cops, or military types, or half Irish military cops, but then with a shock of ginger hair and a mug that wouldn’t look out of place over a pint of Murphys in a pub in Kinsale, he was hardly going to be in contention with likes of Brad Pitt. Just what the hell is going on with CSI Miami though? Alright, I understand Miami is very sunny so wearing a decent set of sunglasses is a good idea, but honestly! On or off David, make up your damn mind! I counted the glasses going up and down at least fourteen times during one episode, usually coupled with the hand on the hip and some weak one-liner that sounds as if it came out of a Christmas cracker.
This is supposed to be a man that studied Method acting, reportedly utilising it in Hudson Hawk which seems a bit like using a pneumatic drill to crack a nut. At least his character was silent which probably made the rest of the cast’s life a bit easier. I don’t understand how someone who must have drilled pretty hard in their craft just relies on one prop, a pair of aviator sunglasses to base their entire performance. I mean, what if it was another piece of apparel he was always slipping on and off? Trousers, for example. I don’t think much forensic work would get done in Miami and their CSI branch would be actively recruiting for a new head of department.
Some actors have got the whole wearing shades thing nailed. Harvey Keitel and Tim Roth and their ray ban sunglasses in Reservoir Dogs. Arnie in his iconic role as the Terminator. Clint in Dirty Harry. None of these iconic characters felt the particular need to keep taking their glasses on and off as if they were playing a peeping “now-you-see-me” game with their toddler. In acting, “prop” is a contraction of “property”, not a crutch that underpins a character performance.
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January 22, 2010
About Driving Sunglasses
When driving the sun entering your eyes could be a safety hazard not to mention a health threat too. Without a good pair of good driving sunglasses, you’ll develop eye weariness and headaches when traveling by car. On the other hand, with the right driving sunglasses, you can enjoy comfort and a real vision enhancement. Moreover, ultraviolet radiation can damage the retina in the absence of this form of protection, and you are exposed to a whole range of eye problems that can result even from short but regular sun exposure. And since most of us spend a lot of time in the car, the use of quality driving sunglasses is a necessity.
The darkness of the lenses is not relevant for the anti-ultraviolet protection provided by the driving sunglasses. The efficiency of such forms of eye-wear, results from the presence of filters that block the UVA and the UVB completely and not from color alone. Melanin and amber lenses are most popular for driving sunglasses becausethey provide good contrast and good terrain visibility while keeping the damaging UV spectrum away. Moreover, light reflection or glare impair one’s comfort when driving. The risks of reflected light are higher with drivers because the light bounces from windows, bumpers or windshields reducing visibility and affecting the eyes.
Glare could even come from buildings, streets and sidewalks which is why polarized driving sunglasses work best. Reduced eyestrain and sight improvement result from the blockage of light reflection. Wraparounds make very popular sunglasses models too because they provide a complete protection preventing the light to get to the eyes at the sides or the top. Certain sunglasses are more expensive than others, but there are many factors that influence the costs. On the average, a pair of good driving sunglasses can be bought for around 0.
Always buy driving sunglasses with polycarbonate lenses because they are lightweight. Glass is also commonly available and we cannot say that the weight this material adds to the frame is uncomfortable. Make sure you try the sunglasses before any purchase, and here you have one good reason why you should not shop online. Online sources are rewarding for research, and even good discounts could be available; still be careful what you buy so that you don’t get a mismatch. If you have to return the sunglasses and wait for replacements, this could take a lot of time and it will ruin your joy.
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