Archive for October, 2007

Elizabeth The Golden Age

This girdle is killing me!Don’t judge me! Just because I’m a dude doesn’t mean that I only get to watch “Death Kill 6: Eviction Notice” or “The Punishmentator” or “Death Kill 7: Deathy Death Stab Death”. Sometimes, I can go for some upper level type of shenanigans. Like tonight, for instance. I joined fellow pot bellied philm phan, Jeff Hatfield, for a little Elizabeth The Golden Age!

To prepare for this film (Yes, there is such a thing as preparing for a film. I’m not some cretin.) Jeff and I rented Elizabeth, the “part 1 of 2″ and quite enjoyed it. Naturally, I feared that the sequel would turn out to be “Elizabeth 2: Electric Boogaloo” and as you all remember Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo was no “Breakin’.” Not by far! I mean, Ozone and Turbo were so neutered in Boogaloo. It wasn’t even about the streets anymore. Yes, they did rescue the community center, but where was the magic? Where was Turbo poppin’ with the push broom? Wait! How’d I get here? Where was I? Oh yes, upper level and fear. My fear was subdued! This film is pretty dang good! While it’s not quite as interesting as the original (few sequels are) it is a great companion to the original and stands pretty well as a film on it’s own. Even without Turbo poppin’ with a push broom.

The film is beautifully shot and directed by Shekhar Kapur. He made every shot like a painting. It was lovely to behold and it made me want an Armada of my very own to sail upon mine enemies. Then, all I would need are some enemies.

You know who’s freakin’ crazy talented? Geoffrey Rush. You know who else is feakin’ crazy talented? Cate Blanchett. You know who’s my favorite new British actor on the scene? Clive Owen (see Children of Men). You know what? All 3 of them are in this movie!! I’d watch these 3 fill out tax forms they’re so talented.

A couple times, when Cate spoke in a low voice, I recalled her other role as Queen of Lothlorien. Lady Galadriel! So, of course, I leaned over to Jeff and in my bestest impression whispered, “I amar prestar aen, han mathon ne nen, han mathon ne chae a han noston ned ‘wilith.

I did not hate this movie!  But, I’m pretty sure Jeff hates me.

Mr. Mom

Posted by mobile phone on the toilet (a moments peace):
Jade’s out of town this weekend. Her mom took Rory for the night so I had the big kids. It was pretty good times. Tonight I’ll have all 3. XBox – Check! Snacks – Check! Jade’s cell on speed dial – Check!

Party at the Green Dragon!

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One Year

Below is the sound track for how I’m feeling as I reflect on my best friend’s passing.
Matt’s been gone for a year. It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long.
I cry almost every time I listen to Switchfoot’s “Yesterdays”. Matt would have made fun of me for that, for sure.
The line that resonates with me is “Every lament is a love song”. I wouldn’t cry if I didn’t love him. So, here you go…

 
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