Rang De Basanti
Few films that have come out in the last 5 years have moved me like this film has. It is an Indian movie that is getting a lot of critical acclaim and currently has an 8.6 rating on IMDB. It begins with an english filmmaker who wants to make a film about India's revolutionaries. She is the granddaughter of an English soldier who wrote about these rebellious leaders in his diary. Her dream to make this film was ruined when her boss cancelled the project. She was very determined though, so she still went to India by herself.This film is not about her though, it is about India, both past and present. It's about the youth of India and their future, the troubled government, and it's about their culture. You feel every aspect of India's beautiful culture shine in this movie. The acting in this movie is incredible, I can't say enough about it. It does so many things right from a filmaking perspective. The unique editing, and cuts between the past and present were flawless. The soundtrack was a little off in some places, but were great for most of the scenes. I don't want to give too much away but this is one that I want everyone to see till the end. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and if you're like me, it will touch your soul. A modern masterpiece.****
posted by psychobabbler @ 4:07 AM
It's one helluva town!
posted by psychobabbler @ 10:36 PM
Ooo I want that one..No wait..Yes okay I'll get it...Aw man, I changed my mind
Fuck! Why am I always so indecisive. When I'm purchasing a product I spent hours (maybe weeks is a better time frame) trying to figure out the perfect choice. I often think I'm satisfied only to find out later that I regretted what I bought. My damn brain can't seem content on anything. I guess it's because I have been economically challenged (a.k.a. Po) my whole life. My mom has made miracles out of her income and I learned to manage my money as carefully as possible from her. I think my on again off again OCD has taken this to a whole new level though. I fringe at thought of people making snap/impulse decisions on purchases, Ahhhh!. I swear I become an expert on a product line when I'm buyng one from it, I'm awesome that way (self-esteem raised +5 points). I think i'm going to let my funeral arrangements (coffin choices, which urn, which cryogenic center, etc..) to be made by someone else because I'd be pissed in heaven if I made the wrong choice. "Awww man, look at me. That grain of wood doesn't go well with that suit"CAVEAT EMPTORRR
posted by psychobabbler @ 4:46 AM
Doom - Unrated Edition
Horrible Movie.
It's like a Uwe Boll flick with a higher budget. I haven't seen the original version so I don't know the differences between the original and the unrated version, but this one had lots of swearing, some nudity, and some graphic shit (like this dude pulling off his own ear). Anyways, It didn't keep me interested whatsoever. I can't even consider it a movie, but more of a live action video game, but even then it's boring as all hell. Not much to say about The Rock's acting job. It wasn't that demanding of a role (talk a sentence here and there, do a little yelling, etc..) Just avoid this, and watch something like Alien, which is similiar in theme but like a million times better.
*1/2
posted by psychobabbler @ 5:00 AM
Smooth Operator
I've been feeling stressed for the last few months. Not quite sure what the problem is. I dunno, I just get really frustated without any real reason for it. I think I take things too seriously when I really should be enjoying life. Everything feels like it's happening at once yet there's not much going on in my life, what's up with that feeling? Ahhh. I think it's time for a major change in my life. I should move to iceland and join a cult where people worship moose and make daily sacrifices with their imaginary second born children.
I think I'm a part time OCD'er. I mean most of the time I don't give a shit about order or cleanliness, but then sometimes I snap and I start realizing all this dirt around me and go on this crazed cleanup. When i'm like this I feel like a depraved coke addict who's just lost their next hit somewhere inside a baby powder factory.
So, maybe im frustrated because I don't know which direction to go with my future career. My whole life I felt like I was on cruise control. I was confident in my ability to succeed. I'm still confident in my intelligence but I just don't which path to apply it to. I'm currently in the general masters program for Psychology, but I took this course last semester on animals and I totally want to focus on that. I wonder if it'll limit me and if I'd be able to make a good/long lasting career out of that. Oh me Oh my. I wish I had wealthy relatives so I could be one of those adults who just lives off of inheritance (like Hugh Grant in About a Boy). I am the protypical guy for inheritance money. All I want to do is do nothing. Get me?
posted by psychobabbler @ 6:09 AM
New Look
I said I was back but really I wasn't. I don't feel motivated to make posts here so I decided to change everything completely. I just got a new digital camera, the Canon A610 and it's pretty damn awesome. I will try and post more including pictures in the future.
posted by psychobabbler @ 5:12 AM
