downfall of civilization

I don’t consider myself to be especially brave, courageous or dedicated. And in general, I’m pretty disappointed with my government. But there are certain times when I feel really, deeply proud to live in the U.S.
Saving Private Ryan was just on one of the movie channels, and I have to say, when I […]

So I’ve had a pretty horrible week. What with the events of my previous entry, and the general depression I’ve been feeling, there have been only a few things that I’ve been able to do to keep my moods up. Golf is one of them. The other has been playing the Da […]

If you haven’t seen the Saw movies… see them. Seriously.
That’s all.

I watched Elizabethtown tonight. At first, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. Especially at the beginning, it seemed like it was merely trying to play off of the mood and feeling of the opening of Garden State; it had that same quality of emptiness to it. I think, in […]

I just watched Rent on DVD. Having not had the chance to see it in the theater, I really didn’t know what to expect, and I have to say that as it opened, I was quite skeptical. For starters, they completely ripped apart the opening of the movie. But as it unfolded, […]

Stewart to host this year’s Academy Awards ceremony
I’m so watching this year’s Oscars.
My favorite part of the whole article is the comments at the bottom. It’s amazing how ridiculous people can get over this stuff.

Just saw a trailer for The Producers. I just thought that a movie based on a hit Broadway show based on a movie… it brings “remake” to a whole new level.

Just got back from seeing Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

There was very little about this movie that I didn’t like, despite its inevitable departures from the book. Out of the four movies, this one was absolutely the best at standing on its own.

Look, sweetie. It ain’t enough to just hit the notes.

So I’m watching The Return of the King, and it occurs to me how different Dominic Monaghan looks in these movies than he does on Lost. I hardly recognize him… it’s amazing how much long hair and no stubble will make somebody look so different.