Matt Toomb

Matt Toomb is a blogger, professional writer and game reviewer. Matt currently lives in Eugene, Oregon.

The Ducks Claim Insurer Stiffed them Over Bonuses

January 8, 2015January 8, 2015

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The University of Oregon claims its insurance broker sold them a policy to cover coaches' bonuses for the 2012-2013 season, only to have the claim

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The Babadook

November 26, 2014November 26, 2014

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More than just a bump-in-the-night thriller, the Babadook explores the corrosive effect of grief on a widow and her troubled son.

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Sonic Highways: The World According to Grohl

November 7, 2014November 7, 2014

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In HBO's new mini-series Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways, Dave Grohl takes us (and his bandmates) on a tour of eight recording studios across the United

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HBO Go, Netflix, and The Beginning of The End?

October 24, 2014October 24, 2014

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As television channels and movie studios move toward stand-alone streaming services like Netflix and HBO Go, mass media in America is slowly beginning to wake

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Comcast’s $2 Billion-a-Year Secret

October 15, 2014

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Comcast's high-speed internet modem rental service is a $2 billion-a-year business, and the only thing keeping it going is the fact that most people just

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Order Eat Repeat

October 4, 2014October 4, 2014

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I caught up with the owner of HungryDucks.com - Darren Rabie down on the UO Campus in the middle of a student merch frenzy.

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The Food Fight

September 26, 2014September 26, 2014

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If you've never heard the couple in the next aisle arguing about what to eat tonight, it's probably because they're using Paprika, a meal-planning app

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Upgrading to an iPhone 6 – More Phone, More Money

September 11, 2014September 11, 2014

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Upgrading to the latest version of Apple's iPhone will cost consumers more on their monthly bill than they've been led to believe by wireless carriers.

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Cutting the Cable: Week 2

March 24, 2013

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The true cord-cutters test will come this Sunday evening when we have friends over to watch the Walking Dead and we’re able to pull it

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Cutting The Cable

March 16, 2013March 24, 2013

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How much is your cable bill? How about when you let it slide for a few weeks? Ever pick it apart and read the fine

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Toomb’s New Blu Rays (and DVDs)

May 18, 2011May 19, 2011

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Toomb's New Blu Ray's.

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Toomb’s New Releases for 5/13

May 13, 2011May 13, 2011

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Toomb's New Releases for Friday the 13th!!

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Thor Review

May 10, 2011November 14, 2011

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Toomb takes on the God of Thunder.

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Toomb’s New Blu Rays (DVDs too)

May 10, 2011May 10, 2011

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Toomb's new releases on Blu Ray and DVD

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Toomb’s New Releases for 5/6

May 6, 2011May 6, 2011

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Toomb takes a peek into new releases in theaters.

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Toomb’s New Releases for Friday 4/29

April 29, 2011April 29, 2011

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It's Friday again, Toomb takes a look at what's new in theaters.

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Doug Benson Cracks up the WOW Hall

April 27, 2011February 6, 2018

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Doug Benson lit up the crowd at the WOW Hall last Thursday, and Toomb was there to see the sparks.

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Bilbo Baggins is Back as Peter Jackson Returns to Middle Earth

April 26, 2011April 26, 2011

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Peter Jackson returns to Middle-Earth, and boy is it expensive!

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Toomb’s New Blu Rays (and DVDs) – No Release Day Edition

April 26, 2011April 26, 2011

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With no new DVDs or Blu Rays this week, Toomb takes a look at one of the best ways to stay entertained... Netflix.

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Toomb’s New Releases for Friday 4/22

April 22, 2011April 22, 2011

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It's a slow weekend at the movies, so after the sun goes down check out Toomb's new releases for what's in theaters.

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Forecast For 03/03/2021

Today's High: 58

Today's Low: 36

Tomorrows High: 62

Patchy AM fog, sunshine, a bit cooler today.

ADVISORIES

A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. HEALTH ADVISORIES: None.

Weather Pattern

An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows) is in control keeping us in dry and sunny weather. An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) will take over returning the chance for rain. The graphics for days 1-3 show a weak frontal system breaks apart as it is trying to move through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through next Wednesday show a frontal system building and moving toward the coast then pushes into the Pacific Northwest Sunday and Monday with another front approaching the coast next Tuesday.
Note: Mt. Ashland Ski, Willamette Pass, and Hoodoo are open on their regular days of operation.

Eugene Area Forecast

Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday with a (40%) chance of afternoon rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain late Friday night.
highs 58-62 cooling to 53 Friday lows 36-44 cooling to 42 Friday night.
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, a (40%) chance of evening showers, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday, rain likely (70%) at night,
AM rain likely with a slight (20%) chance of snow, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
highs near 52 lows 40-36. (Seasonal Averages high 54 low 36)

Umpqua Forecast

Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
AM clouds, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),,
Mostly cloudy with rain and cooler Friday and in the evening, then a good (50%) chance of rain late Friday night.
highs 63-66 cooling to 55 Friday lows 37-42.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
AM rain and snow likely (70%), rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Monday and in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Monday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
highs near 52 lows 39-36. (Seasonal Averages high 56 low 38)

Coos Bay Forecast

Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), and windy (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph increasing to S 25-35 mph late AM and afternoon), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday, then rain likely (70%) late Friday night.
highs 52-62 cooling to 53 Friday lows 38-45 cooling to 40 Friday night.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
Rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
AM rain likely (70%), then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
highs near 52 lows 39-37. (Seasonal Averages high 54 low 41)

Cascades Forecast

Sunny and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy tonight,
Partly cloudy Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of snow and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night.
free air freezing level 7,000 ft,. rising to 7,500 ft. today, 7,500 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. late tonight, snow level 5,000 ft. Thursday afternoon, 5,000 ft. falling to 4,000 ft. Thursday night, 4,000 ft. rising to rising to 5,000 ft. Friday afternoon, then 4,000 ft. Friday night,
highs 48-43 lows 30-28.
Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM snow likely (70%), rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of snow at night,
Mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of snow Monday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow Tuesday.
snow level 3,500 ft. rising to 4,500 ft. Saturday afternoon, 4,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late Saturday night, 2,500 ft. Sunday, 2,500 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late Sunday night, 2,500 ft. Monday afternoon, 2,500 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late Monday night, then 2,500 ft. Tuesday.
highs 48-34 lows 26-22.

More Trailers & Reviews

Force Of Nature

By Matt Toomb

Mel Gibson comes out...grimacing...at a hurricane, the police, his kids and ultimately a big dose of bad guys. Ultimately a heist movie. When it rains, it pours...blood.No Current Trailer

American Fighter

By Matt Toomb

A desperate teenager is forced into the dangerous world of underground fighting to win enough money to save his ailing mother. He finds out what he's made of in the face of these violent hungry competitors. Bring Popcorn.No Current Trailer

Tanks For Stalin (2020)

By Matt Toomb

The infamous middleweight T-34 tank is hands down the star in this war centric jaunt into "history". Well shot, good action and pacing...mostly. Tanks Stalin.No Current Trailer

The Short History of The Long Road

By Matt Toomb

For teenage Nola (Sabrina Carpenter), home is the open road. Her self-reliant father (Steven Ogg) is her anchor in a life of transience. The pair crisscross the United States in a lovingly refurbished RV, relishing their independence and making ends meet by doing odd jobs. A shocking rupture, though, casts Nola out on her own. She makes her way to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in search of a mother she never knew. When her motorhome unexpectedly breaks down, she forges a bond with an auto body shop owner (Danny Trejo), and senses the possibility of mooring her ship in this storm. Has Machete finally found a good serious role?No Current Trailer

Beast Mode

By Matt Toomb

'Bad boy' actor Huckle Saxton lets fame get to his head and turns into a ferocious beast, ripping Hollywood to shreds. When Breen Nash accidentally kills his only client and meal ticket, he turns to an ancient herbal extract with the hope that it will resurrect both his client and his career, but soon learns this elixir brings out the worst in those who imbibe, turning them into bloodthirsty, shape-shifting beasts and leaving Breen no recourse but to stop the creatures himself before his own inner beast consumes him. Dr. Jekyll I presume?No Current Trailer

Train To Busan 2 : Peninsula

By Matt Toomb

Train to Busan, released in 2016, went on to become a massive hit in various countries around the world. It's said the budget of Peninsula is roughly $16 million, which is double what the original cost to produce. While it is being billed as a sequel, director Yeon Sang-ho cautions that it is not a continuation of what happened in Train to Busan, but it "happens in the same universe." The story of Peninsula is set four years after the events of the first movie. It centers on a former soldier who has managed to escape the devastated Korean peninsula. But he is given a mission to go back and surprisingly meets up with survivors. Zombie movies...I guess we still watch them.No Current Trailer

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