And here … the cast of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” muddles through a fun little sequence entitled “The Contest.”

The packaging of the Criterion Collection release of David Cronenberg’s “Videodrome” is some of the coolest dvd packaging ever. Whoo!

I am still trying to figure out what Laura Bush has done over the past four years that makes her qualified to speak on … well, anything. And don’t even get me started on tonight’s theme at the RNC. “People of Compassion” my hairy ass.~

Last night was the first full rehearsal with the entire cast on the stage. Yow! The shows that I have directed in the past have always been smaller affairs (5-10 people), so this is my first time dealing with 20+ people at one time. We slowly picked our way through the “Prologue” and “Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir” discovering along the way that the script and the music don’t quite match up. Fun! But, I am the Dark God. My word is supreme. All will obey my will. Cast, designers, costumers and techies will all carry out my every whim.

And now, for no real reason other than laziness, a list:
1) Today is rampant consumerism day.
2) Bjork … “Medúlla” … utterly stunning.
3) Criterion’s release of “Videodrome” is so near my house I can taste it.
4) I heart The Cardigans.
5) Ummm. That is all.

Seems I can’t deny … some days just don’t feel right.
Seems I can’t deny … some days just pass me by.
Shakedown – At Night [3.84 MB]

This week: The new flesh arrives!

Since everyone seems to be taking this silly test …
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eXpressive: 7/10
Practical: 5/10
Physical: 4/10
Giver: 7/10

You are a XSIG–Expressive Sentimental Intellectual Giver. This makes you a Teddy Bear.

Hee! I just want to give you a big squeeze. You are tender, honest, generous and fair. You are an excellent kisser and a sensitive, communicative lover, and you know it. You would never intentionally hurt someone’s feelings or overstep his/her boundaries. You have beautiful eyes.

Most people take your laid-back attitude, blazing wit and subtle sexiness and stick you in “friend.” But some see your extreme hotness for what it is and latch on. This means you have a few members of your target sex in the bank at all times — I call this “money in the sex bank” — but you’re too sensitive and thoughtful to exploit them. More than once.

You are so rational and deliberate in an argument that it can frustrate and exhaust your partner. Your fights can take forever, but your press on with them until they are completely resolved and both you and your partner are satisfied. If your partner is weak of will, s/he may just give in — be wary of this! An emotional or passive-aggressive outburst later will hurt and horrify you.

It is *critically important* that you are able to respect your partner. The moment you lose respect for him/her, you lose everything.

When you make friends, you make them for life — you can go without speaking to a friend for years and pick up right where you left off. You are completely faithful, both physically and emotionally. You are the second best (to XPIG) parent of any type.

If you are male, you have a huge shlong. Just saying.

Of the 12941 people who have taken this quiz, 12.5 % are this type.

Heh. PETA makes me laugh. Now, don’t get me wrong. I think animal rights is a good thing. But PETA’s message tends to be so extreme that it becomes ridiculous. This sticker on the local KFC drive through box just made me enjoy my chicken dinner a little bit more.

I will believe it when I see it. Damn Republicans.

The ad shows a swimmer and the flags of Iraq and Afghanistan.
“In 1972, there were 40 democracies in the world. Today, 120,” an announcer says. “Freedom is spreading throughout the world like a sunrise. At this Olympics there will be two more free nations. And two fewer terrorist regimes.”

Humph. Shouldn’t it read more like “At this Olympics there will be two more nations … nations that are now in turmoil because of the Bush Adminstration’s imperial policies.”

Poor Michael. Little did he realize that a boat trip just might not be in the cards.

It made me very happy to put the new Flash card in the camera and watch the photo total jump from 18 to slightly over 600 for the highest quality setting. Ah, technology. I heart technology.

“Futurama” kicks. ‘Nuff said!

People and their egos constantly amaze me. A major cloud of anger, jealousy and resentment hangs in the air … but, fortunately, it ain’t nowhere near me. Still, it’s sad to see people behave in a negative way towards someone who is very nice and only concerned with the “greater good.” Freakin’ assholes.

The package containing my new compact flash card is currently on a truck very near me. It’s a miracle package as well! Notice how it left Greer, SC at 8:15 a.m. and arrived many miles away in Asheville, NC at 8:14 a.m. There is sat for whole three minutes before departing FedEx at 8:17 a.m. Sweet. FedEx has apparently mastered use of the Space Time Continuum.