You know, coming up with titles for every post is becoming kinda hard.
Anyhoo …
Home improvements are back on my plate for now (along with all the other thing shakin’ down). I have been painting doors and mudding a few “trouble” spots. Then it will be time for a second coat of paint in the living room. I have also picked out a color for the outside trim as well. Whee. Changing stuff that you don’t like is fun.
“The Devil’s Backbone” (2001, Guillermo del Toro)
This movie was so sweet … a ghost/revenge story finally done with some intelligence and flair. This one gets so many bonus points for doing things that would never, ever even be thought of for American audiences. See it. Definately.
“The Amityville Horror” (2005, Andrew Douglas)
Lots of sound and fury that eventually blows itself out. I think the “dad’s posessed” story line is really what’s been wrong with the Amityville flicks. Almost redeems itself in the last five minutes but doesn’t. Ryan Reynolds was shirtless enough during the movie for me to feel like I had gotten my $5.50 worth.
“Solaris” (1972, Andrei Tarkovsky)
Not for the faint of heart where “cinema” is concerned. Great movie to see for fans for long and arty (and Russian). Beats the socks off the Soderbergh/Clooney version.
“Intermission” (2003, John Crowley)
Fun (and funny) little film about romance and kidnapping in Dublin. A great cast makes this one worth a look see.
Had that dinner with friends.
Had that coffee.
Had a certain plan cancel out twice on me.
Painted some doors.
Painted some trim.
Watched four movies.
Finally bought UNKLE’s “Never, Never, Land.”
Blew some money at Lowe’s.
Installed a new hallway light.
Napped some.
Continued through “The Dark Tower IV: Wizard & Glass.”
Finally receievd my love note.
Saw tomjones.
Still feel somewhat grumpy.
The taxes are back in the mail.
Last night’s dream about a break-in and an axe is still fresh.
“The Amityville Horror” will be seen.
Roland is in love with Susan.
Dinner with friends.
Maybe some coffee afterwards.
“Grumpy Chas.” is my name.
Ask me again and I’ll tell you the same.
The 3 disc set containing all 8 season 5 episodes will hit the streets on June 21. Special features include deleted scenes, commentary with Tom Fontana and Dean Winters on episode 8 (“Impotence”), and season 1-4 recaps.
The final 24 episode season of Linda Carter’s “Wonder Woman” has been announced for June 7th. Extras will include: Lynda Carter episode commentary and “The Ultimate Feministicon” documentary.
“It’s All Over But The Crying” by Garbage
Everything you think you know baby is wrong
And everything you think you had baby is gone
Certain things turn ugly when you think too hard
And nagging little thoughts change into things you can’t turn off
Everything you think you know baby is wrong
It’s all over but the crying
Fade to black I’m sick of trying
Took too much and now I’m done
It’s all over but the crying
Do you really think I’m made of stone baby?
C’mon!
That we only love the things we own?
Baby you’re wrong
Certain things just happen when you make no plans
And love can really tear you up and it can break you down
Everything you think you know baby is wrong
It’s all over but the crying
Fade to black I’m sick of trying
Took too much and now I’m done
It’s all over but the crying
Baby we’re done
If I could I would
I’d change everything ’cause I can’t forget you though you don’t believe me
Now I can’t walk back
I can’t leave behind
Where does it go all the light that we had?
Everything you think you know baby is wrong
And everything you think you had baby is gone
Baby we’re done
[From the ultra-kickin’ “Bleed Like Me”]
‘Nuff said!
But the main reason that the new version of “The Amityville Horror” is gonna kick ass is Ryan Reynolds … shirtless … in pajama pants … wielding an axe.
One of the many reasons that the new version of “The Amityville Horror” will kick ass is Philip Baker Hall plays Father McNamara.
Ooooo, ooooo! “Bleed Like Me” is now in my greedy, materialistic hands. The initial listen reveals a pretty guitar heavy album (and that’s not a bad thing) … but I will save my full thoughts until a thorough listen is given to it tonight.
In preparation for this coming weekend, I re-watched the 1979 version of “The Amityville Horror.” It’s been a long time since having originally seen it and I remember not thinking too much of it the first time around. Well, that’s the way I felt all over again. Margot Kidder, James Brolin and Rod Steiger try their best but never quite elevate the movie to anything past mediocre. Maybe it’s that nothing really shocking ever happens to set you on edge (except for that great “head splitting” dream sequence). Maybe it’s because they tried to put so many of the events from the book in that the movie seems so muddled. Maybe it’s that George goes so crazy so fast. Maybe it’s all those “colored” shots of the house that are supposedly saying “Look at me. I’m a creepy house!” Maybe it’s that really anticlimactic ending involving the family dog and a pit of goo. Bah. Here’s hoping that the remake is lots, lots better.
Don’t forget what hits stores tomorrow! I am highly excited about this ‘un especially since the first single is so freakin’ sweet.
The weekend included lots of excitement! Yeah …
1. Went and had coffee (by myself).
2. Bought plants for the flower beds around the house.
3. Went to a Studio show (by myself).
4. Finished “The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands.”
5. Had lunch plans fall through (again).
6. Celebrated Suzanne’s birthday.
7. Fell in lust with Marco Hofschneider.
8. Started messing with some German (language, that is).
9. Started “The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass.”
