Haro Haro everyone and welcome to The Review Thing, my once-monthly "I say what I watched and listened to that month and what I thought of it" post. I didn't watch many movies this month that I hadn't before, but there are indeed some worth mentioning. We'll start in the theater with 88 Minutes.
88 minutes is the story of a college professor and forensic psychiatrist who's life gets turned upside-down when he gets a phone call saying he has 88 minutes to live. Overall, I must say this movie delivered an exciting story with just the right number of plot twists. While the overall story remains pretty clean and to the point. Worth the money.
One of the other movies I saw ended up being one of the most messed up movies I have ever seen. A Clockwork Orange. There is more sexual imagery in the first part than nearly any other movie I've seen, not to mention the senseless violence and violation with large... objects... After all the lead-in violence, nudity, and bars filled with chairs and benches made out of naked female
mannequins, the story itself is actually one that has a message of sorts. It's a movie that leaves you thinking: "What. The. Hell. Was. That." then after the initial shock wears off, "That was a good movie".
I also saw Lord of War, starring a favorite of mine: Nick Cage. The story of a gun smuggler, it follows Cage's character through his illegal life, along with the effects it has on the people around him, and an interesting look at the morality of the trade. Another good movie that makes it on my favorites list.
Music wise I ran into a band called Titofelix, a small band that found themselves featured on Audiosurf Radio. In that short little stint I fell in love with two of their songs, "Anak" and "A Way to Everything" Both good songs that are definitely worth the free download at their website: http://www.titofelix.com/
Also coming in under the category of music, I bring you a band that's been around for a while but never really made it all to big. Never Heard Of It's contribution to this months review is the song Something Out There. It's an awesome story song about a family that had been torn apart by a fight and were reunited over the bed of the dying father figure. While there they stand by, ever watchful, over their dad. It's an awesome, inspiring song that I have yet to find on the internet anywhere anymore legitimate than Myspace. You can find the song Something Out There on my main Myspace page here: http://www.myspace.com/galaxia26 . I'm sure they'd love it if you clicked through and left a nice comment or two.
There goes part 1! In Saturday's post, I'll cover Anime, Webcomics, and Games.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Okay, so I'm hormonal.
Yeah... So I completely lost it yesterday. There was so much more to it than just "She found a guy". There was, "She never read the blog post I wrote for her to tell her how much I feel for her, and on top of that, she found a guy"
You might have read it, and it is here, but it's a moot point now. I don't want her to read it. I think trying to get her to read it now would just complicate things in her life more than they need to be. She's happy with "Mr. Perfect" (at least, she THINKS he is) I might try again if anything goes wrong with this guy, depending on if there's someone else I find myself in love with.
Anyway, after that last emotional malfunction, I find myself just as cheery as ever. It's not without help from you guys. Special shouts to Mel, Shelle, and Jas. You guys helped a lot.
Well, it looks like I'm spending another weekend at home. Usually that would piss me off, but considering my cousin is graduating on the 17th, and there is supposed to be a HUGE party afterward, I think I might be able to wait. If I can I might try and get together with another good friend of mine who is a little closer, but most likely just as busy. I guess I'll just have to wait and see. If not, the scenery nearby is BEAUTIFUL this time of year, and I haven't taken my camera out and taken any good scenery pictures yet.
You might have read it, and it is here, but it's a moot point now. I don't want her to read it. I think trying to get her to read it now would just complicate things in her life more than they need to be. She's happy with "Mr. Perfect" (at least, she THINKS he is) I might try again if anything goes wrong with this guy, depending on if there's someone else I find myself in love with.
Anyway, after that last emotional malfunction, I find myself just as cheery as ever. It's not without help from you guys. Special shouts to Mel, Shelle, and Jas. You guys helped a lot.
Well, it looks like I'm spending another weekend at home. Usually that would piss me off, but considering my cousin is graduating on the 17th, and there is supposed to be a HUGE party afterward, I think I might be able to wait. If I can I might try and get together with another good friend of mine who is a little closer, but most likely just as busy. I guess I'll just have to wait and see. If not, the scenery nearby is BEAUTIFUL this time of year, and I haven't taken my camera out and taken any good scenery pictures yet.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
She found a guy
Should I be disappointed? I mean, yeah I want her to be happy, but I still can't help but feel it's my fault I didn't keep up with her. It's depressing to think that I might have had a chance if I'd kept up a little more, but I got busy. Between work, schoolwork, chores, family stuff, etc. I didn't have time to chat when she had time. I lost my chance because of it.
Cue self loathing?
I hope not. I'm going to get a lot of sympathy. My cousin was rooting for me, my mother was happy about it, everyone else I knew thought she was a good match. I on the other hand... I feel horrible. I don't want sympathy, I want someone to help me move on, get over her, etc.
BAH
Guess I'm not taking her to my cousin's graduation.
Cue self loathing?
I hope not. I'm going to get a lot of sympathy. My cousin was rooting for me, my mother was happy about it, everyone else I knew thought she was a good match. I on the other hand... I feel horrible. I don't want sympathy, I want someone to help me move on, get over her, etc.
BAH
Guess I'm not taking her to my cousin's graduation.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wait, so people actually READ this?
Wow... so I walk into IRC today and get all kinds of hugs from people. I guess the either have me RSS-ed or were linked by someone who does. To all of you: I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Ahem... anyway, I got my Megatokyo bag in the mail today and realized how awesome it was to have my company name under my name... Dented Helm Productions sounds so professional.
Loaded up, it contains: My phone, my camera, my palm, a pad of white 8.5x11 paper, a binder, a small notebook I'm writing a story in, a set of sketching/shading pencils, thin tipped sharpie, regular sharpie, mechanical pencil, pencil sharpener, Bic Velocity Gel pen... black, Bic Velocity ballpoint pen... red... blue, spray-on deodorant, Listerine breath strips/spray, toothbrush, toothpaste, wallet, and some business cards in the back ID pocket.
Anyway, thanks for reading everyone, I wasn't expecting it XD
Ahem... anyway, I got my Megatokyo bag in the mail today and realized how awesome it was to have my company name under my name... Dented Helm Productions sounds so professional.
Loaded up, it contains: My phone, my camera, my palm, a pad of white 8.5x11 paper, a binder, a small notebook I'm writing a story in, a set of sketching/shading pencils, thin tipped sharpie, regular sharpie, mechanical pencil, pencil sharpener, Bic Velocity Gel pen... black, Bic Velocity ballpoint pen... red... blue, spray-on deodorant, Listerine breath strips/spray, toothbrush, toothpaste, wallet, and some business cards in the back ID pocket.
Anyway, thanks for reading everyone, I wasn't expecting it XD
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Today fails.
Today sucked. It wasn't one of those days where everyone was pissed off and angry. I'd prefer that to what today was. Oh no, it was worse than that. I've been late to everything today. Not necessarily physically late for things, but mentally I just wasn't there.
So I'm pretty much just depressed. Feeling a little behind. Lonely mostly.
What was really where it hit me hard how much this day sucked, was when I was finally done with what I had to do and was ready to go chat with people... everyone had gone to bed. Nobody was doing anything on cam, the chat rooms were devoid of the regulars I so adored, and the foreign people were off doing other things.
I miss them already. I feel bad for not even having had the chance to say goodnight. But why?
These people are the closest thing to friends I see more than once a week. It's both a brilliant part of the internet, and it's dark underbelly. It's addictive. While yes, I would much rather prefer to hang out with real people in the real world, I enjoy people online better because I don't have to look far to find someone who's like me, who shares the same interests I do. The problem lies in that I can't just have friends on the internet. I need touch, perspective, to actually go somewhere with someone and be away from home.
I think I'll get away for the weekend. Go see my cousin and his friends, if I can. If I can't, I think this weekend would be a good weekend to go meet someone new. Maybe more gamers? Someone I know from one of these Colorado gaming websites, perhaps?
I don't know. What should I do? How do I ask my mother? All these questions fly through my mind. The problem lies in that nobody I'm going to want to hang out with will be accepted by my mom, or stepdad for that matter.
This freaks me out though... I'm so suddenly depressed for no real easily discernible reason.
*sigh*, Trackmania, please save me. Even the motivational poster lookalikes are funny... all of them. I need help.
So I'm pretty much just depressed. Feeling a little behind. Lonely mostly.
What was really where it hit me hard how much this day sucked, was when I was finally done with what I had to do and was ready to go chat with people... everyone had gone to bed. Nobody was doing anything on cam, the chat rooms were devoid of the regulars I so adored, and the foreign people were off doing other things.
I miss them already. I feel bad for not even having had the chance to say goodnight. But why?
These people are the closest thing to friends I see more than once a week. It's both a brilliant part of the internet, and it's dark underbelly. It's addictive. While yes, I would much rather prefer to hang out with real people in the real world, I enjoy people online better because I don't have to look far to find someone who's like me, who shares the same interests I do. The problem lies in that I can't just have friends on the internet. I need touch, perspective, to actually go somewhere with someone and be away from home.
I think I'll get away for the weekend. Go see my cousin and his friends, if I can. If I can't, I think this weekend would be a good weekend to go meet someone new. Maybe more gamers? Someone I know from one of these Colorado gaming websites, perhaps?
I don't know. What should I do? How do I ask my mother? All these questions fly through my mind. The problem lies in that nobody I'm going to want to hang out with will be accepted by my mom, or stepdad for that matter.
This freaks me out though... I'm so suddenly depressed for no real easily discernible reason.
*sigh*, Trackmania, please save me. Even the motivational poster lookalikes are funny... all of them. I need help.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
The Real America
Recently my local grocery store underwent a renovation. Today I took my first trip into that store, which we had avoided for years. Why, you ask? Well, simply and shallowly, I did NOT enjoy the company. Specifically, the area has a few problems with illegal immigrants, people living here without knowing English, etc. etc. It's a family prejudice I'm not happy about, but unfortunately due to the highly political nature of my stepfather, the people who don't know English bother me quite a bit. Perhaps it's the knowledge they aren't even making an effort. Whatever the reason, the distaste was there. The utter dislike for the lack of melting-pot mentality they had. They didn't blend, they diluted.
But today, of all days, we went to this store again to see how the inside looked post-renovation. It was like a blast to the past. Sure, the store felt more "homey" instead of that ugly white-tile floor, white ceiling tiles, white metal isles and end-cap look, but that's not what changed my mind about the area.
For once I saw a melting pot. I saw people of many nationalities, most of which were speaking English. There were people of Mexican descent who actually KNEW ENGLISH. It was refreshing, it was incredible. I once again had faith in the melting-pot mentality. Perhaps though, it's not because they're leaving, or changing their ways... Perhaps it's the Avanza supermarket a few streets away, and the Rancho Liboro opening up across the street, but for once the store felt like it did when I was a kid.
I remember back to when you'd walk into a store and see Russians, Germans, Chinese, Brits, Mexicans, Canadians, all together as one community in the same place. Perhaps I noticed it more when I was a kid, but where I grew up there was diversity. I'm not all that old either. I'm seventeen. In ten years, did the world change so much?
I felt the Real America, as it was intended, today.
But today, of all days, we went to this store again to see how the inside looked post-renovation. It was like a blast to the past. Sure, the store felt more "homey" instead of that ugly white-tile floor, white ceiling tiles, white metal isles and end-cap look, but that's not what changed my mind about the area.
For once I saw a melting pot. I saw people of many nationalities, most of which were speaking English. There were people of Mexican descent who actually KNEW ENGLISH. It was refreshing, it was incredible. I once again had faith in the melting-pot mentality. Perhaps though, it's not because they're leaving, or changing their ways... Perhaps it's the Avanza supermarket a few streets away, and the Rancho Liboro opening up across the street, but for once the store felt like it did when I was a kid.
I remember back to when you'd walk into a store and see Russians, Germans, Chinese, Brits, Mexicans, Canadians, all together as one community in the same place. Perhaps I noticed it more when I was a kid, but where I grew up there was diversity. I'm not all that old either. I'm seventeen. In ten years, did the world change so much?
I felt the Real America, as it was intended, today.
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