- Poolhall Junkies
- Suicide Kings
- Double Down
- Shade
May 07, 2007
May 04, 2007
Spooferman 3
For most of the movie I was pissed - almost frightened by what was unfolding in front of my eyes. I foolishly fell for the anticipitory hype for Spiderman 3. Feeling that the first two were reasonably watchable, the prospect of a thematically dark conclusion to the trilogy was enough to get me to the midnight show at Regal.
My basic thought process before seeing the movie: Spiderman, New York City, Summer blockbuster, VENOM. How can this equation not provide at least an escapist tingle, if not a decent film?
Zero stars.
Unless...Sam Raimi's previous trilogy consisting of Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness followed a strikingly similar model: Sincere first attempt, Rehash remake for the second, Absurd comedic parody for the third.
Spiderman 3 was SOOOO bad, so cliche, so utterly irrelavant - it had to be a joke. A brutally cruel joke on the heard-like minions who flock to these things (hey, I'm one of 'em).
I can only hope against hope that the hidden nugget of redemptive goodness in this crapbomb is a load of insidious parody. Even then, I was originally hoping for a cool, fun flick - ouch, Raimi.
My basic thought process before seeing the movie: Spiderman, New York City, Summer blockbuster, VENOM. How can this equation not provide at least an escapist tingle, if not a decent film?
Zero stars.
Unless...Sam Raimi's previous trilogy consisting of Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness followed a strikingly similar model: Sincere first attempt, Rehash remake for the second, Absurd comedic parody for the third.
Spiderman 3 was SOOOO bad, so cliche, so utterly irrelavant - it had to be a joke. A brutally cruel joke on the heard-like minions who flock to these things (hey, I'm one of 'em).
I can only hope against hope that the hidden nugget of redemptive goodness in this crapbomb is a load of insidious parody. Even then, I was originally hoping for a cool, fun flick - ouch, Raimi.
May 01, 2007
Can I Break the Spell?
I know there's got to be another level...
pu·er·ile
1. of or pertaining to a child or to childhood.
2. childishly foolish; immature or trivial.
tem·po·ral
1. of or pertaining to time.
2. pertaining to or concerned with the present life or this world; worldly.
bour·geois
1. person whose political, economic, and social opinions are believed to be determined mainly by concern for property values and conventional respectability.
2. dominated or characterized by materialistic pursuits or concerns.
...somewhere closer to the other side.
Heard James McMurty's "We Cant' Make it Here" on XPN this morning. Ouch.
pu·er·ile
1. of or pertaining to a child or to childhood.
2. childishly foolish; immature or trivial.
tem·po·ral
1. of or pertaining to time.
2. pertaining to or concerned with the present life or this world; worldly.
bour·geois
1. person whose political, economic, and social opinions are believed to be determined mainly by concern for property values and conventional respectability.
2. dominated or characterized by materialistic pursuits or concerns.
...somewhere closer to the other side.
Heard James McMurty's "We Cant' Make it Here" on XPN this morning. Ouch.
April 19, 2007
April 18, 2007
When does it all turn around?
"Because it's dragging me down,
Oh, I'd like to know about when -
When does it all turn around?"
Most seemingly senseless actions of human depravity are done with a motive - cui bono, who benefits? This references a mechanical or functionalist model: an apeal to Earthbound purpose. One may benefit at the cost of many (see: Capitalism), many may benefit at the cost of one (see: Christianity), but often there is no benefit (see: Murder/Suicide).
Conceived by man, forged by man, utilized by man. Gun control spotlights our laughable dichotomy. How about some self-control?
In addition to naturally self-serving inclination, Westerners have been inundated with a "look out for number one" mentality from birth. But who benefits? We establish and take part in games of influence. A pen in the hand of a politician, money in the hand of a CEO, a gun in the hand of a disgruntled student. POWERCONTROL. It's a construct, an illusion, a bold-faced lie.
LOVE is truth.
5-30 PostScript: Wallowing in self-defeat is not increasing the love.
THINKSAYDOLIVELOVE
Oh, I'd like to know about when -
When does it all turn around?"
Most seemingly senseless actions of human depravity are done with a motive - cui bono, who benefits? This references a mechanical or functionalist model: an apeal to Earthbound purpose. One may benefit at the cost of many (see: Capitalism), many may benefit at the cost of one (see: Christianity), but often there is no benefit (see: Murder/Suicide).
Conceived by man, forged by man, utilized by man. Gun control spotlights our laughable dichotomy. How about some self-control?
In addition to naturally self-serving inclination, Westerners have been inundated with a "look out for number one" mentality from birth. But who benefits? We establish and take part in games of influence. A pen in the hand of a politician, money in the hand of a CEO, a gun in the hand of a disgruntled student. POWERCONTROL. It's a construct, an illusion, a bold-faced lie.
LOVE is truth.
5-30 PostScript: Wallowing in self-defeat is not increasing the love.
THINKSAYDOLIVELOVE
April 01, 2007
Experience Planet Earth
While high definition television may be a few years from prevalence, programs like the Discovery Channel's Planet Earth are creating a path. This new 11-part series (started last Sunday) maximizes HD potential with brilliant, phenomenal, eye-rubbing footage of life on this planet. Sigourney Weaver narrates hour-long episodes, each focusing on a different geographical habitat (Desert, Mountain, Ocean, etc). Your world, like you've never seen it before.
The Planet Earth website has a lot of cool content -- worth checking out, and I'm going to go ahead and recommend the DVD for purchase. Everyone should see this (even Oprah says so).
The Planet Earth website has a lot of cool content -- worth checking out, and I'm going to go ahead and recommend the DVD for purchase. Everyone should see this (even Oprah says so).
March 28, 2007
burn this whole city down
the decemberists live @ the tower theater -- upper darby, pa
with my brightest diamond -- tuesday, march 27th 8:00pm
Venue: Excellent
Seats: Excellent
Band: Excellent
Sound: Excellent
Good night. Check some great content on the decemberists' website, including two full tracks from the new album.
with my brightest diamond -- tuesday, march 27th 8:00pm
Venue: Excellent
Seats: Excellent
Band: Excellent
Sound: Excellent
Good night. Check some great content on the decemberists' website, including two full tracks from the new album.
March 04, 2007
The Eagle
He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ringed with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.
The Eagle
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ringed with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.
The Eagle
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
March 02, 2007
Waiting...
When stopped in traffic on the highway it seems endless, hopeless.
When cruising on open road the notion of a traffic jam never crosses my mind.
When cruising on open road the notion of a traffic jam never crosses my mind.
Activities
Breathing ... Sleeping ... Drinking ... Eating ... Sitting ... Standing ... Walking ... Running ... Talking ... Thinking ... Giving ... Taking ... Loving ... Hating ... Wishing ... Wondering ... Wanting ... Remembering ... Forgetting ... Dreaming ... Working ... Resting ... Changing ... Staying the Same ...
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