Monday, January 14, 2008

Friday, January 11, 2008

Movies this Week

Some catching up to do since I missed the holiday weeks.

Monster House - Interesting animation. It was done with the motion capture technology. I guess I understood the plot but it was odd.

Superbad - I really enjoyed this flick. It was a funny misadventure comedy. I would recommend it.

Disturbia - Much better than I expected. Sitting a foot from the screen in the dark with head phones made it even better.

The Aviator - Interesting study of a meltdown. I love Cate Blanchett.

The Simpsons Movie - It was enjoyable and didn't feel like they were trying to stretch out a half hour episode.

Waitres - Kari Russell was really good. The true story lies with what happened after shooting finished.

Locked Up - Not so good. An obviously British man trying to pass himself off as American was just one low point.

Futurama the Movie: Bender's Big Score - Not as good as The Simpsons Movie. It had a slightly expected plot twist that fits in with the theme of the show.

X2: X-Men United - I forgot that I had already seen this movie. I was still pretty good except I have serious issues with how the women are depicted verses the comics.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - Long. Plus there was challenge after challenge and some plot/continuity issues. Depp was god as usual.

Notes on a Scandal - Both Dench and Blanchett were sublime. Very delicate telling of an obsesion.

28 Weeks Later - A retread of the original which was much better. I still don't understand why they would try to repopulate so soon after.

Franz Ferdinand - Michael


Franz Ferdinand - Michael. Such a gville song. More than the memory, it's the attitude.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

I Like You.


This Christmas I finally got I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence by Amy Sedaris. I now regret buying it sooner. It is amazing and hilarious. I want to through all sorts of parties and be a regular salon host. The content ranges from very useful to absurd, but the absurd stuff is laugh out loud funny. I want to make the painters palette with the cupcakes as paint colors. And I am totally starting a party diary. In conclusion, buy the book. Oh and go to her website. Great.

Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position


Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Uggh. Why again?



I know I bitched about this before but Kate Hudson has appeared on the cover of another top fashion magazine, namely Vogue. Why this is is beyond me. She's a pretty girl but past that there's not much there. She's out promoting another rom-com of sorts with Matthew McConaughey so at least she has a reason to be on a cover unlike her earlier turn on Bazaar.

In great editorial news, Dazed and Confused has a Gem inspired shoot starring Bridget Hall. (via Fashionista.

Au Revoir Simone - Sad Song


Au Revoir Simone - Sad Song

Monday, January 7, 2008

Um, 2008.

It's a new year and with the new year comes all sorts of promises and goals. I can through out mine to the universe and maybe get some traction going.
Well, first off is to work on my life list of sorts. I've posted about it before but now I think this is a good a time as any to start working in earnest to achieve some of them. Also, I would like to travel more. And get my other site off the ground. Personally, I want to eat healthier and with more variety. And these are all possible. There are more floating around my head I am sure but this is a good start. See you out there.

Zoot Woman - Automatic


Zoot Woman - Automatic