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I've just survived 97 minutes of this atrocity. I have only survived this because Divinity demands I warn the rest of humanity against this tripe. I'm sorry, I've just insulted perfectly good tripe.

I watched the first "Feast" and enjoyed some of the humor that the movie had. It wasn't greatness, but it had its moments...and the character intros really made the movie. I found it fun, because I find horror movies fairly fun in general. (Yeah, that's my damage.) So, I figured...same director, maybe this one will have a few good parts to it too, and won't be a waste of time.

Wrong. Dead wrong. So wrong.

This movie has something to offend everyone, and considering the low bar that many horror fans set for the genre...well, this level of vileness is a feat. The gross-out factor is over the top, and insanely pointless in places. Violence is used against everyone...men, women, children, the elderly, Mexican midget wrestlers...and then there's what the monsters do as well. (Again, not a joke.) Plot is nigh non-existant, and nary a sympathetic character can be found.

The only reason I expect this movie was even released had to have been contractual obligation. If anyone knows John Gulager (the writer/direcor) , I humbly beseech you to do things: first, kick the man square in the nads. Don't hold back, don't show mercy...just take your best shot right in the hoolies. He deserves it, really. Second, try to get my rental money back.

I'm off to go shower now...like the shower the guy takes in "The Crying Game".

Rating: 0 exploding, fluid-filled monster corpses out of 5. Nada.

I had a rather accomplished day. Although I didn't sleep well last night, I managed to get up in time to clean out a cabinet that REALLY needed it, vacuum, fold up some laundry, and still get in a 5 hour-shift at work. Perhaps these tasks are not as much as some do in their day, but considering my level of exhaustion, I'm rather happy with the progress made.

Hours at work have lessened a bit, which is understandable as we're into January and retail is not exactly flourishing at the moment. I'm just happy I'm still employed; I've been hearing of too many layoffs and places closing and I'm grateful for any income.

I'm ready for the cold to depart. Really.

I saw the Inauguration yesterday, and couldn't help but admire Mr. Obama's speaking skills. It's nice having a leader that can actually speak without making up words or using the wrong word at places; though to be fair I would hate to have to try and give a speech to a nation with the media ready to pounce on any misstep. (But dear God and Goddess, there were SO many such missteps with our last leader.) Fine words are a great thing; I'm curious to see whether fine actions follow. Still, I have hope.

Be well.

Quick note: best of everything to willow_dragon!

Never underestimate the role of sunlight in mood elevation. It's been gray and crappy around these parts for the last few days, and today with the appearance of that fabled ball of flame, I've actually gotten some cleaning done in the house, so as to keep up the positive momentum the wife and I have built in this area.

Note to self: staying still is the same as falling behind in many ways. Time not being an infinite resource, try to keep moving.

I have FINALLY actually seen this piece of cinematic history. I'm not sure I can site it as a great piece of film, but it's one of those movies that I've felt I should have seen, so now I can say I've seen it and be done.

I'll admit that the film's setting of a planet where we've damamged the environment and thus the entire ecosystem was ahead of its time. I'm hoping we'll never have to climb over people going up and down stairs, though. :-) If there's something to watch in this movie, I will say that the feature not to miss would be Edgar G. Robinson's performance, as it was his last film appearance.

Just remember, Soylent Green is people...and quite tasty!

2013.

The next Godzilla movie is due out in 2013.

Well, that gives me solid time to get the collection on DVD at least.

Please don't suck.
Please don't suck.
PLEASE don't suck.

Icon yanked from the official movie site.

Strange night of movie watching last night. First, I watched my new DVD of "Gojira" (as opposed to the American "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" with Raymond Burr) and then the wife and I followed that up with "Run, Lola, Run". Talk about shifting paradigms without a clutch....

Movie commentary will follow when I don't have food waiting for me to eat it.

First of all, I hope everyone has a great 2009, and I hope that the celebrations last night aren't taking TOO much of a toll on everyone today. The wife and I didn't go out but rather stayed in and watched a lot of excerpts from old MGM musicals: they were showing "That's Entertainment" on TCM last night, and we watched all of Part 1 and part of Part 2... at least until it was time to watch the ball drop. Nothing exceptional, but I'm not up to being out in crowds and dealing with bunches of people...and I heard that it was pretty cold here in old K-Town last night.

From here, let me wish all you a belated happy holiday, in whatever form you celebrated it in. Our Christmas was pleasant, which makes it WORLDS of improvement from my holiday last year. We visited family, ate a lot of food, and got caught up with some people. I want to say thanks to those of you who sent cards and/or gifts and again send out loads of good wishes to all.

Now that we are in 2009, the holiday shopping season has more or less come to a close...gift cards and holiday money aside. This state of affairs means that I get to have a life again, without crazy hours and terminal exhaustion from said hours. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful for my job and for the finances it provides us, but this time of year is always a draining one.

That's it for the moment. But I'll be back, and sooner than my usual tortoise pace.

Katy Perry...*wistful sigh*

Yes, I'm a dirty old man. Leave me be.

Mostly been flitting through Facebook and MySpace when I have time, which because of the holiday season is off and on. Until Christmas, don't expect to see much of me. Unless you come to the kiosk where I work...I'll be there.

Oy vey.

And as a note, I voted. Voting is what we is supposed to do as citizens. I'm not surprised TN became a red state, but we all know the results so I'm content.

Turned on TCM last night, and I managed to catch "Citizen Kane" from the beginning. Having never seen what is ostensibly the best film of all time, I thought I would be remiss in my film watching education if I let this opportunity go by. I got pulled in to the story even though I knew what the secret of "Rosebud". While I'm not sure this movie will ever be one of my top 5, I can certainly understand why it's a classic; the performances are well done and the story still holds an audience.

I do believe some movies are best in black and white. Black and white offers some beautiful opportunities to catch shadows, and can hold certain images better. I'm not sure the shots of the decaying Xanadu would be as effective in color; I was trying to imagine how the film would have been made today, and while computer imaging could have offered some magnificent vistas, I'm not sure the mood would have been held.

Anyways, if you have a chance, and like to watch movies and films, take the couple of hours to watch the movie if you haven't. It really is worth all the hype.

I actually have today off from work, which has been a bit of a rarity. What's even more rare is I'm even up and active. Okay, that's a bit of an exaggeration; my energy is actually revving up a bit as of late, which is really good. I'm very far behind on housework, online communications, some writing I need to get done, some writing I want to get done, and enjoying the Halloween ambience while it's here. The last I'm making up on; I've been watching horror movies today. The first was "Hard Candy" on OnDemand, and now is "Hellraiser: Hellworld" on Sci-Fi. I'm sure some reviews will be coming.

One thing I will be doing is calling my grandmother today; it's her birthday.

We've gotten some cooler weather here, and it's actually feeling like autumn in East TN. the leaves are just now starting to turn, and we'll be in for some gorgeous scenery.

And as another random blip to write about: I've been enjoying HBO's "True Blood" series. I expect I would like the books, possibly even better than the show, but the show has been an enjoybale distraction.

Kinda random today, but at least people know I'm alive. Maybe the next post will be a bit more cohesive. Hope you're all well!

Well, I'm doing the rounds and figuring I'd better post here. It's kind of a flat day today, and while I actually got moving at a decent time I'm not exactly at full steam yet. The weather is gray and rainy, but the temperature is nice and I'm not arguing about any precipitation. We need as much rain around here as we can get.

Not really much to say, save I'm here and I'm still going. But it's something at any rate. More to come, I'm sure.

So, the wife and I got back from our trip this weekend just fine. It was a good time, though I have to remember that walking over hill and dale takes a bit more energy than I generally have, especially with grumpy pins. I got to see some people that I haven't been able to see for some time, and I've found myself challenged in a positive way to get some of my long-term goals done in a timely manner.

Occasionally I get into the mindset where I feel like I don't make much of an impact on people and the world, but I had that attitude challenged as well. Which is a good thing; the feeling is part of the depression I cycle through...which is at least held back for the time being. I know part of the slump is because I need to take better care of myself and see what I can do to get my legs back in order. I have a doctor's appointment to make, which I'm going to do.

Work has been quiet, but things are a little stressy. Not at me directly, but...well, more on this part when I find out more info.

Taking this week to recoup my spirits, then starting next week I'm diving into getting some stuff done that I've putting off for years. I'll explain in a separate post, but I started something a while ago, and its way past time to get it done. Since we're now in the dark half of the year, it's a good time to get cracking. :-)

Hectic work schedule in anticipation of being off and out of town this weekend, but things are going okay. Just wanted to check in and let people know that I'm still alive and well.

Ankles were unhappy last night, so I'm sleepy, and I'll be hitting the sack soon.

Later!

No spoilers on this one, just a quick review:

I want the 87 minutes of my life that I wasted back. No one's fault but my own though.

And now, for something completely different....

Normally I would kvetch here about how I can't stand seasonal allergies, but as it's a common refrain, consider me to have sung a verse in this song and dance.

Actually managed to get a weekend off from work with remarkably little drama or guff. I'm not too surprised; I've actually kept my schedule requests to a minimum since I've started work at the company. (2 years now!) Of course, it won't really be a vacation as I have activities lined up already, but at least it won't be stuff I'm doing at the mall. Cheistamas season will be coming soon enough, but in the meantime I'm enjoying the slower business days.

Fairly soon we will be in the dark half of the year. I'll be happier for the cooler temperatures, but too much introspection is never good for the soul. That's okay, I'm only years behind on various writing projects, maybe I can get caught up. *gives self a swift kick in the ass*

If you're reading this, I hope you're doing well, and odds are I'm probably missing your company...even if I haven't said so in a bit. I'm trying to get better about actually saying what's on my mind and in my heart these days. For those random redaers, well, maybe not so much...but give it time and never say never. ;-)