Ok. I finally did it. Let the buyer’s remorse commence!
Author: Chas.
It’s A Hump Day
But not in a good way. No humpity, hump, hump here.
“The Full Monty” Update (Sorta):
Turns out that Steve, Libba and I will not be meeting up with the Town Manager and Town Lawyer tomorrow. I think the reason is that Libba is unavailable to go. Oh, well. I was looking forward to putting on my suit and discussing just why we must have bare asses on stage with higher-ups in the town goverment. I have been assured that this meeting will take place sometime soon.
I’m The Go-To Guy:
Oh, hey! I am directing another show … that opens Friday … and it’s Wednesday! Nah. It’s not that bad of a thing. Some friends are involved in the next Studio show and have asked me to be the eyes for it. So, I have just have to show up and say “Do it better!” to them as everything else is already taken care of.
Walkin’ in Circles:
I have started trying to hit the track near my house on a regular basis. Spring is near to poppin’ here and it feels good to get out and walk in the evening for 30 minutes or so. Plus, you get to see some intersting people at the track.
Money, Money, Money:
Trying to get the finances all figured out as there are several trips I want to take this Spring and I have either the cost of a new digital camera or the repair bill for the ole PowerShot S1 looming. Yup.
For the Record:
bigmusclebears.com is more addictive than crack.
And Now I’ll Shut Up
Kenneth Turan (of the L.A. Times) sums up the way I feel in an excellent article on just why “Crash” bested “Brokeback Mountain” at the Oscars.
I Knew!
The Man writes:
“I guess I’ve never really quite grappled with just how much pornography I possess until this week”
Ummm. I have semi-photographic evidence of just how much he posesses.
The Next 20 from Netflix
01. “Speaking Parts”
02. “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms”
03. “Re-Animator”
04. “Naked Fame”
05. “I Heart Huckabees”
06. “Igby Goes Down”
07. “Chuck & Buck”
08. “Bride of the Monster”
09. “Glen or Glenda”
10. “Jail Bait”
11. “Soul Survivors”
12. “The Thirteenth Floor”
13. “Donnie Darko” Director’s Cut
14. “In the Company of Men”
15. “The Shape of Things”
16. “Tape”
17. “Phone”
18. “The Stepford Wives” (1975)
19. “To Live and Die in L.A.”
20. “The Bourne Supremacy”
Siren Songs
Sometime before I die, I really want to see Diamanda Galas perform live.
One Final Oscar Thought
There is a lot of sound and fury going on about the upset of “Crash” over “Brokeback Mountain.” I have my theory on why it won. One of the “complaints” that was bandied about before the Oscars was the fact that there were no big “main stream” Hollywood films in the running. That is why “Crash” won. Out of the five films nominted, it was the one that was just main stream enough and is “middle of the road” as far as its politics and social commentary are concerned. This year the Academy pandered to John Q. Public.
Afternoon Statement
My nose hurts and feels very tender.
Super Quickie Weekend Thoughts
“Grace and Glorie” is now history after having its final three performances this past weekend. Preston and I hit the trail on Saturday and hiked up to the Pinnacle outside of Sylva. It was a gorgeous day with a wonderful view from the top. Went spent at least an hour basking in the sun and warmth … which, of course, has led to me having gotten too much sun and having totally burnt my nose to point of having blisters. Not good. I must remember that the sun is not always my friend. Watched two movies as well. “Crash” in prep for the Oscars and “Ararat” (some thoughts on this later) beacuse I have been on an Atom Egoyan kick the past few weeks. Mmmm, Canada.
Super Quickie Oscar Thoughts
Zzzzzzzzzzz. Oh, wait. The Oscars weren’t that boring … but I think if Jon Stewart ever gets invited back to host it will be a miracle. And he should be invited back as his “take no prisoners” style was about the only thing that made the night interesting.
I was really happy to see George Clooney (Sorry Jake, I still love ya) and Rachel Wiez win. Plus, the Lifetime Achievement award for Robert Altman was really great … and long overdue, in my opinion.
I know I am gonna piss people off when I say this, but “Brokeback Mountain” should have won Best Picture. “Crash” was very good but “Brokeback Mountain” is far superior film all the way around.
Go Jake!
I’m a rootin’ for ya Jake!
Weekend Plans
So, what exactly does yours truly have in store this weekend?
LOTS OF EXCITEMENT!
Not really. I have to go and run that show again three times and then it will be so much history. PT and I have talked about a hike tomorrow, but have yet to plan it. I am thinking Cataloochee Valley again if the road in isn’t closed. If we don’t end up on a hike, I am probabaly gonna run around and look at cameras again. Just can’t bring myself to drop the mega $$$ on the Canon Digital Rebel XT … yet. Sunday, of course, is the Oscar broadcast. I used to be so into them, but could really give a rats ass this year. Except for Jake. I want Jake to win “Best Supporting.”
And Here We Are (Redux) …
Still not happy with “things.” Ah … the joys of change. So, expect more tweaks and changes over the next few days/weeks.