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101 Facts about Roger Chong
1. My life is like a James Patterson novel....predictable.
2. I don't support the vintage 80's movement going on right now, but I love listening to 80's music a la Richard Marx and Journey.
3. I'm a geek and/or a nerd. But not in the sense that I think it's some form of cute. But in the sense that I like computers and technology in general. And if I could find a really cool pocket protector to wear, I would.
4. I hate terrorists.
5. I try to be cool sometimes. But it always backfires on me.
6. I find the term "Bro Hoe" demeaning towards women.
7. The only Chinese part about me is my last name.
8. I'm a democrat. And that's largely due to the heavy liberal surroundings I've been raised.
9. Clinton is the lady with the chair in '08. Obama isn't.
10. I'm addicted to cop dramas. One day, Jack Bauer and Vic Mackey are gonna battle it out to the death. And I'll be there.
11. Van Damme was my father in another life.
12. I have a close circle of friends that I've had from high school. I tend to keep it that way.
13. My day job consists of looking for stupid videos online to re-post online. (ie. teenager on fire riding down hill with bike).
14. I've never met a species more flaky than the female.
15. The greatest leading men in action movies have always had three-syllable names. Jack Traven, John McClaine, Jack Bauer, Vic Mackey, John Utah, John Rambo, etc. See, doesn't it make perfect sense? Roger Chong.
16. I'd rather buy new socks instead of washing old ones.
17. I try not to follow of the trend of not being trendy by being as trendy as I can be.
18. As cliche as this may sound, I must say that Avril Lavigne is like a walking Hot topic commercial.
19. Watch out, things are about to get electric.
20. I'm lazy.
21. My answer to life's problems is, "meh."
22. I am the law.
23. I name my computer hardware after woman (iPod=Ashley, Laptop=Scarlett, Flashdrive=Eliza, and so on).
24. Chinese Camp, CA perplexes me.
25. Healthcare is overrated.
26. I could see John Mayer slowly becoming the next Eric Clapton.
27. Dude, Snakes on a Train? Friggin' Awesome.
28. I can't do the shaggy hair. Just can't...
29. Speed and Jurassic Park were the most influential films of my youth.
30. I shop at Ikea.
31. I'm a recent addict of eBay.
32. You can check out some of my videos at youtube.com/summerofevidence
33. Red Bull. Yum.
34. I have a weird mix of being introverted and extroverted at the same time.
35. Only recently have I gotten back into the groove of physically purchasing CD's.
36. Mojitos are my drinks of choice. Quite unfortunate that not all bars can make it...
37. Sometimes, when I'm working on a set, and I'm bored, I'll turn my walkie off and on so I can hear it beeping on my headset. Because I'm the only one that can hear it. And it amuses me for a few minutes when I have nothing or no one to help.
38. I was left speechless at the end of the Shield: Season 5.
39. There was a lot of money spent in re-modeling my room. And I'm damn proud of it.
40. If I'm ever walking by myself, I like to pretend that I'm in that emotional and intense part of a movie where shit is going down and the main character is going to go kick some ass.
41. I analyze myself too much. I think it's due in part to this one moment from my childhood where I read up on my astrological sign (Leo) and it said that Leo's tend to think a lot about what they're about to say or do before they say or do it. It's a pretty significant thing in my life and kind of a bad habit at times.
42. I can speak to my friends in second hand. And by second hand, I mean grunting.
43. Are you aware that you can snag coupon codes for online shopping? They're all over the internet for you to use for free. And I think I'm the last person to discover this.
44. Banana Nut Cluster Cereal? I'll take it!
45. Please don't judge me on my inane fanatic appreciation of pure American action cinema.
46. I am sibling number 4 out of 4. Placing me as the baby of the family.
47. Your opinion matters to me. Seriously. Share it.
48. I prefer the 27 X 40 sized movie posters as opposed to the various other sizes available for purchase. Please, make note of it, people.
49. My family only owns Toyota's. Understand?
50. Jessica Simpson's "With You." Story of my life, buddy. Story of my life...
51. I'm the type to wear sandals with jeans. Until people start judging me. Than I'll go back to wearing shoes. ::sigh::
52. Beverages taste better without a straw.
53. Remember when I used to be sXe? Oh man were those the days...
54. Dude, seriously, after the credits of "The Fast and the Furious," something amazing happens. And it answers so many questions.
55. I love my DVD collection. I think it's the best ever. and to those who have borrowed some of them, please return them. I miss them. A lot.
56. "I love you. But you can't have everything."
57. I'm way too soft-spoken for my own good.
58. I joke around about being a douche bag a lot. But when I'm really being one, I don't even know it. So please don't hate me.
59. There's a new way I've prioritized my shopping habits. Style, comfort, than price. It seems to work out much better.
60. I remember the days when I wanted to be a racer. And a skater. And a rockstar. And a motorcyclist. And a fireman. And a police officer.
61. Not to be racist or anything, but have you noticed that asian girls only put up group photos on their myspace? I'm talking like 10 people at the least in each photo. And white girls always throw up gang signs with a goofy smirk? wow.
62. For God's sake ladies, take off the gigantic bug-eye sunglasses that take up half your face. And while you're at it too, burn your faux-ballerina shoes. It's really not that hot. Really. I'll give you six months to comply, but I swear, if I catch any girl doing that after six months, I will shank.
63. That's two shows in a row that I've worked on that's been canceled. Imagine the odds.
64. When I have to pull open a heavy door, I tend to lift back one of my legs. weird, huh?
65. The only thing I hate more than traffic on the 101 is terrorism.
66. If I'm complaining about my job as an assistant, please do not respond with, "well you gotta start somewhere." I know this. I don't need a million other people to remind me that I'm at the bottom of the totem pole. I just want to vent.
67. I've spent over half this year trying to defeat Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
68. I traded in my new truck for an old Camry. Now I'm trading that in for a new Camry.
69. Let's just hug. It's easier that way.
70. I don't use Myspace to network with other filmmakers for the sheer purpose of promoting work or finding work. Just to keep in contact with friends and associates. So please, just don't.
71. There are some dark skeletons in my closet to no one knows about. No one.
72. I'd like to be read like an open book. I wish everyone could see that.
73. If I get melodramatic, just wait it out. It won't last long.
74. I wonder if Nicholas Sparks and James Patterson got into a fist fight, who would win.
75. I moved out when I was 17. But moved back in shortly afterwards. Those were some pretty dark times.
76. My roommate is a stoner.
77. My toilet paper rolls must be faced inward. A slight OCB trait.
78. I think shanking is the funniest way to kill someone. Shh. Shh. Shh. Good boy.
79. I was born and raised in Southern California. Let's keep it that way.
80. I'm friggin squeemish. Seriously people.
81. Enjoyable color palates include black/white/birch/gold or shades of blue with white.
82. The Notebook was way overrated. And I'm not saying this because "I'm a guy." I'm saying this because it was such a dull story that had nothing special about it. It was only considered "The most romantic movie of all time," because that's what the marketing team wants you think. Don't follow their judgments. For Pete's sake, don't.
83. Have you read LA Confidential? I think you should. Easily one of the most unique novels on the shelves.
84. I've got a pretty amazing girlfriend.
85. I don't see a good enough difference in HD to go out purchase a brand new HD system. I just don't.
86. I've run the gammet of retail and I'm never going back. Unless you drag me back. This also goes with food service.
87. I was fired from the Gap for stealing gift cards that were given to me. There. It's out in the open now.
88. Tom Cruise is a good actor. I really dig his career. Call me crazy, but I so do!
89. Bhuddist.
90. What's so wrong with being a follower? It's so much easier that way.
91. Go Go Power Rangers!
92. Dru Hill really needs to make a comeback.
93. There's nothing I would love more than to be able to grow a handle bar mustache. But I'm Asian, so it'll probably end up being a Fu Manchu.
94. Is it me, or does airline food not taste as bad as people make it out to be. In fact, I think it's kinda fun.
95. 1995 was probably one of the best years ever.
96. I used to play soccer and basketball. Not good. Horribly, in fact. But nonetheless, I played.
97. The cool night air in the city is one of the best feelings in the world.
98. I really need to improve my life.
99. I've never killed anything bigger than my head.
100. Life can be brutal at times. It can also be beautiful.
101. I don't live life the fullest. And I'm sure that will backfire upon me one day in the near future.

My Interests

The mundane can interest me at times. I love driving aimlessly. The beach is good. Santa Monica beach is a good place to sleep at night. I play bass here and there. I used to be big on it, but I had to dedicate my time to my career. Writing.

I'd like to meet:

I appreciate the small people in life. In some weird abstract way, they effect how my life is formed. I look forward to meeting those people.
Aim - StarCityAve
Yahoo - SummerOfEvidence
Msn - [email protected]
E-mail - [email protected]
Website
- RogerChong.cjb.net
YouTube - www.YouTube.com/SummerOfEvidence

Music:

Atreyu, The Get Up Kids, Kylie Minogue, New Kids on The Block, Norma Jean, Ashlee Simpon, 18 Visions, Silversun Pickups, As I lay Dying, Trivium, Debbie Gibson, Hans Zimmer, Tiffany, Figure Four, asian renditions of "Hotel California," Mark Mancina, GlassJAw, Everytime I Die, Noise Ratchet, George Michael, Group Six, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Howie Day, A New Found Glory, From Autumn to Ashes, Meatloaf, Ray LaMontagne, Under a Dying Sun, The Killers, Counting Crows, The Faint, etc...

Movies:

Bad Boys II, Pirates of the Carribean, Miami Vice, Requiem for a Dream, Bubble Boy, Mission: Impossible 3, The Rock, Heat, A Walk to Remember, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Alfie, Solaris, I Robot, Collateral, The Island, Top Gun, Gladiator, Crash, Here on Earth, 300, Enemy of the State, Pursuit of Happyness, Armageddon, The Killing Fields

Television:

Classmates, Lizzie Maguire, Arressted Development, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Miami Vice, Desperate Housewives, Lost, The Shield, 24, 20/20, South Park, Power Rangers, Beverly Hills 90210, Dateline NBC, Everwood, Growing Pains, 'Til Death, Friends

Books:

The Ammityville Horror, Pop goes the Wiesel, Cat and Mouse, Along Came a Spider, Kiss The Girls, The Badge, Dear Mr. Henshaw, God's Debris, The Notebook, Kite Runner, Rebel Without a Crew, LA Confidential

Heroes:

Group Six...

My Blog

Career Opportunities

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Posted by Roger! on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:15:00 PST

Transformers Rocked!

Didn't Transformers kick ass guys? Rico and I even made a vlog about it. yeah! -R...
Posted by Roger! on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 01:33:00 PST

...And today on the Fox Atomic News (Weekend Edition)

The Jesus phone can be in your fingertips right now if you wanted it people.  So what's holding you back?  You got some cool features, like being able to listen to messages in whatever order...
Posted by Roger! on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:01:00 PST

Relationship Advice

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Posted by Roger! on Fri, 25 May 2007 12:19:00 PST

Spider-Man 3 in the Morning!

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Posted by Roger! on Fri, 04 May 2007 10:03:00 PST

Leaving on Another Jetplane?

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Posted by Roger! on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:35:00 PST

Emo Youth

Dude, so how emo can I really be? Well here's something that I don't think I've shared this little story with anyone yet. Or at least not more than a handful. So this traces back awhile. I'm talki...
Posted by Roger! on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:46:00 PST

Ching Chong Hate

So, I'm a pretty lax guy. Seriously, I am. So it takes a lot (and I mean a lot) for me to be offended. And Honestly, I don't think I've ever been more offended than the Rosie O'Donnell outburst of ...
Posted by Roger! on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:36:00 PST

Foreboding

It's my thesis film. Tell me what you think of it. Honestly...I wanna know... ...
Posted by Roger! on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:00:00 PST

Demolition Man

It's a pressing question that's I've had to live with for close to ten years. Please, help me out people. ...
Posted by Roger! on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:50:00 PST