Music at the Moment: Depeche Mode - John The Revelator
Oh goody. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to try and figure out why I haven't slept in two days and why I'm tingly and numb from the waist down. Loads of phun! Maybe I'll get free samples of something.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Saturday, October 22, 2005
WOW
I haven't been this excited about a movie since waiting for Star Wars (The original) to be released. I've cried more watching these trailers than I have in some full length films.
Step through the Wardrobe
Aslan looks so good! And Mr. and Mrs. Beaver...and my favorite character, Mr. Tumnus! *sigh*
I am so never going to make it through this movie.
Step through the Wardrobe
Aslan looks so good! And Mr. and Mrs. Beaver...and my favorite character, Mr. Tumnus! *sigh*
I am so never going to make it through this movie.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Died And Gone To Olympus: House Update, Movie Reviews and a New Crush
Music at the Moment: Bodyrockers - I Like The Way
While fixing myself lunch and getting ready for my workout I was suddenly startled by an unexpected ring to the doorbell. A surprise package? A long lost relative? Another neighborhood child asking "Yoo wanna buy dis baloon fuh a dollah?" I had no idea who might be at the door. As I neared it I spied the trucks through the living room windows and my heart jumped with elation.
The Roofers had arrived.
The three men explained that they were looking over the roof and dropping off the supplies for their work which they'd commence with tomorrow morning at 8 AM. Kitty was summarily squeezed and loved on with joy. He was not happy about it. 6 more weeks of Hurricane Season and the roof is finally getting fixed. The siding should follow suit in about 3 years after we've already sold and moved.
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Music at the Moment: Tom McRae - A day Like Today
High Tension
Okay. I'd heard mixed reviews of this flick and even a trusted source said it was "eh." I'd had no great expectations for this movie. I was very pleasantly surprised. Admittedly I hadn't cared for the title and hoped some witty play on the words connected it to the movie. That was not the case. Quite literally the title was an apt description of most of the film. Usually when I watch a horror flick on my way to slumberville I lie in the bed sprawled out and oblivious. This one had me bundled in sheet with gripped pillow and even a couple unexpected jumps. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Like any movie, it has its plot points that make me go Hmmm, but for the most part it was a great ride. I watched the original unrated french cut as I tend to avoid dubbed movies. I can't attest to how close the english dub is to the original script, but if you can deal with subtitles watch the original. C'est géniale!
Phred Phun Phactor: 6/10
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Music at the Moment: Toni Braxton - Shadowless
Hercules
When one wants to see a good made-for-TV genre flick, one does not automatically gravitate towards the SciFi Channel. One would assume that the creators of such instant classics as Boa vs. Python, Crimson Force, Mansquito, Raptor Island, Hammerhead: Shark Frenzy, Chubacabra: Dark Seas, Alien Express, Alien Hunter, Alien Lockdown, Alien Siege, Cerberus and Manticore would only strive harder to continue cluttering the small screen with new and innovative concoctions like Crimson Alien Boa vs. El Hammercabra: Dark Frenzied Siege on Alien Mansquito Lockdown Island. Sometimes, however, even they can make a mistake and show something halfway decent.
I had no hope of even liking the 4 hour Hercules two parter especially given the most recent incarnation of the greek hero. Kevin Sorbo is vile and I have an eternal hatred for all these similar shows that insisted on taking a decent premise and updating it with modern vernacular and high cheese factor, but I digress.
I actually really liked the movie. No the effects weren't Lord of the Rings, but neither were they an abomination to the senses that caused my eyes to melt out of my head. The story was involving and kept a good pace. It was nice to see a greek myth not replete with magic. Don't get me wrong, there was magic and magical beasts, but every scene didn't rely on the mythical. The story was solid and stood on its own. I love Elizabeth Perkins and she was wonderful as Alcmene. Leanna Walsman initially annoyed me to look at, but eventually impressed me as Megara. And then there's Hercules...
Phred Phun Phactor: 5/10
... which brings me to the last part of this blog entry. My new infatuation. Hercules.
Oh.
Damn.
Swoon.
Look. At. That. Smile.
Pant.
Oy.
While fixing myself lunch and getting ready for my workout I was suddenly startled by an unexpected ring to the doorbell. A surprise package? A long lost relative? Another neighborhood child asking "Yoo wanna buy dis baloon fuh a dollah?" I had no idea who might be at the door. As I neared it I spied the trucks through the living room windows and my heart jumped with elation.
The Roofers had arrived.
The three men explained that they were looking over the roof and dropping off the supplies for their work which they'd commence with tomorrow morning at 8 AM. Kitty was summarily squeezed and loved on with joy. He was not happy about it. 6 more weeks of Hurricane Season and the roof is finally getting fixed. The siding should follow suit in about 3 years after we've already sold and moved.
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Music at the Moment: Tom McRae - A day Like Today
High Tension
Okay. I'd heard mixed reviews of this flick and even a trusted source said it was "eh." I'd had no great expectations for this movie. I was very pleasantly surprised. Admittedly I hadn't cared for the title and hoped some witty play on the words connected it to the movie. That was not the case. Quite literally the title was an apt description of most of the film. Usually when I watch a horror flick on my way to slumberville I lie in the bed sprawled out and oblivious. This one had me bundled in sheet with gripped pillow and even a couple unexpected jumps. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Like any movie, it has its plot points that make me go Hmmm, but for the most part it was a great ride. I watched the original unrated french cut as I tend to avoid dubbed movies. I can't attest to how close the english dub is to the original script, but if you can deal with subtitles watch the original. C'est géniale!
Phred Phun Phactor: 6/10
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Music at the Moment: Toni Braxton - Shadowless
Hercules
When one wants to see a good made-for-TV genre flick, one does not automatically gravitate towards the SciFi Channel. One would assume that the creators of such instant classics as Boa vs. Python, Crimson Force, Mansquito, Raptor Island, Hammerhead: Shark Frenzy, Chubacabra: Dark Seas, Alien Express, Alien Hunter, Alien Lockdown, Alien Siege, Cerberus and Manticore would only strive harder to continue cluttering the small screen with new and innovative concoctions like Crimson Alien Boa vs. El Hammercabra: Dark Frenzied Siege on Alien Mansquito Lockdown Island. Sometimes, however, even they can make a mistake and show something halfway decent.
I had no hope of even liking the 4 hour Hercules two parter especially given the most recent incarnation of the greek hero. Kevin Sorbo is vile and I have an eternal hatred for all these similar shows that insisted on taking a decent premise and updating it with modern vernacular and high cheese factor, but I digress.
I actually really liked the movie. No the effects weren't Lord of the Rings, but neither were they an abomination to the senses that caused my eyes to melt out of my head. The story was involving and kept a good pace. It was nice to see a greek myth not replete with magic. Don't get me wrong, there was magic and magical beasts, but every scene didn't rely on the mythical. The story was solid and stood on its own. I love Elizabeth Perkins and she was wonderful as Alcmene. Leanna Walsman initially annoyed me to look at, but eventually impressed me as Megara. And then there's Hercules...
Phred Phun Phactor: 5/10
... which brings me to the last part of this blog entry. My new infatuation. Hercules.
Oh.
Damn.
Swoon.
Look. At. That. Smile.
Pant.
Oy.
*Dreamy sigh*
Mind you, the movie was decent on its own. Honestly. But let me tell you, watching Paul Telfer in each scene didn't hurt in the least. I'd like to personally welcome Paul to the club with Eduardo, Cillian, Billy, Christian and Clive. Damn...I mean DAMN.
I wonder...
What Would Maya Do?
If Maya really, really loved me, she'd show up on my doorstep and use her Molecular Transformation to become Paul. That hour is all I need.
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