My Fortress of Solitude

I wrote that I thought 'Crash' would win Best Picture, and here is an article that pretty much supports my reasoning!

Well, I have been tapped to inherit an otherwise orphaned community.

I am now the maintainer of moviequotes!

Hmmm... All things considered, it's rather appropriate. isn't it ironic? Dontcha think?

I watched House last night and thanks to the repository of useless info and movie trivia my brain made an odd connection...

Last night's episode centered on a reporter named Fletcher (and was referred to as Fletch by his editor) who was struck down with an ephasia that caused him to speak gibberish and lose his ability to write out his thoughts. The reporter was played by Michael O'Keefe (who played Danny Noonan in the very awesome movie Caddyshack). In the movie, he starred alongside Chevy Chase (in the role of Ty Webb), who also played the lead in another movie - Fletch! What was the movie about? A reporter!

Is it just me, or is it sad that my head pulled that one out in a manner of seconds once the character details were revealed? Well, maybe not sad... How about just crazy?!

How true is this?!  Very!

Ask any real friend of mine and they will tell you, I love movies and I enjoy Award Season to the fullest.  I used to have my buddies over for Oscar viewing just so we could have a reason to have wings, brews, and biting commentary on what was happening.  Heck, we could be worse than Joan and Melissa Rivers while discussing the fashion (and most of us were guys, but it was all in search for mistakes and the occassional trim shot ala Ashley Judd).  So when I read this list, I about died with laughter because it is so true!  You don't have to click on the link to read the list because I am gonna throw it down beneath the cut (and add my commentary as well).  But because I respect what my friends think, I want your take on the list as well...  ( Read more... )

It's starting...  The 9/11 films are on the way as we approach the five year anniversary.  Do we really need to make movies about 9/11?  Maybe it's just me, but I think Hollywood needs to donate part of the profits to the families who lost their loved ones - after all, why should movie producers and movie studios be the only people to profit off of a tragedy?

Last night after dinner, while watching the movie Four Brothers (which I did not get to see the end of it - can anyone let me know what happened?), our friend Kristen called in a panic. When she opened her door she noticed some wood splinters and it looked like someone had tried to break into their new apartment, so she was a bit worried to say the least. So we headed over to the apartment so I could check it out (which her fiance' Bert asked her to see if I would come over and check it out).

We dropped off the movie on the way over (it was due by 8:00) and when we got there I inspected the door. I didn't see any pry marks, any indention from a tool, just the splinters which were still attached to the door. The splinters were in between the dead bolt and the door knob, so if someone had tried to break in they must have been pretty stupid. I told her to notify the management that it appears someone tried to jimmy the lock and to ask them for a door knob that has a lock. I also recommended that when Bert comes home that they go to Lowes and get some wooden dowells to put in the windows and in the sliding glass door on the patio, just for her peace of mind.

The bottom line is that if someone wanted to get in there, they can find a way. Since Bert goes out of town on a weekly basis, we have given Kristen an open invite to sleep in our guest room if she ever feels the need. That's what friends are for, right? Now if I can just find out how that movie ended without having to rent it once more...

"We had two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high-powered blotter acid, a saltshaker half-full of cocaine, and a whole multi colored collection of uppers, downers, laughers, screamers... Also, a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of beer, a pint of raw ether, and two dozen amyls. Not that we needed all that for the trip, but once you get into a serious drug collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can. The only thing that really worried me was the ether. There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge, and I knew we'd get into that rotten stuff pretty soon."

Totally sounds like something my brother might have said at some point in his life, but it's a classic movie line. (Actually it's a literary quote, turned movie line)

So, things are picking up here at work and today I finally get my lap top. Almost a month after I started, but better late than never I always say. It is brand spankin' new so I guess it was worth the wait - it has a DVD/CD/W/RW - so I can watch movies when I travel (I know, I get excited about the smallest stuff).
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Lately I have been on a DS9 watching kick, thanks to my Tivo and double features every day of the week on Spike TV. The funny thing is I am finding myself preferring this show over ST:TNG and I think I understand why. TNG was always about adventure and exploring, whereas DS9 was about relationships and nowadays I care more about relationships than adventure. As I watch the shows from the beginning I can see how they built up the mystique of The Dominion, which of course leads to the Dominion War until the end of the show. It is such a shame that I didn't give the show as much attention back when it was first run on UPN before it was canceled!
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After listening to my Charlie & The Chocolate Factory songs I know it is a MUST that I see that movie. I wonder if I can get us a sitter on Friday night...

I talked with my brother Eric this week. Technically he is my step-brother, but we never really felt that way about each other. It is always good to hear from him simply because we are family by choice, even after our parent divorced, and I love the fact that he calls me his 'Little Brother'. I find that to be funny since there is nothing little about me.

Harry Potter is for sale after midnight tonight! I think I may stay up and head over to Wal-Mart to pick up a copy like I did two years ago. Of course, back then, we just happened to be at the store and saw that a line was in the beginning stages so I just went and stood in line. I think I was the thrid or fourth person. So the waiting will be over and I'll be able to find out about the 'Half Blood Prince' and all that jazz. I hope we won't have to wait as long as we did this time around for the next book, but only time will tell. Neddless to say, I am steering clear of all book reviews, spoilers and what not so I can enjoy the reading of it for myself.

Work is slowly gearing up to be busier and busier. From the sounds of things I may have to head down to Florida for a couple days in early August. The vendor is located in Miami Lakes, so if any of my buddies happen to live near that area maybe we can get together and meet in person! Other than that I am have been a bit limited as to what I can do since my laptop isn't here yet and the computer I am using doens't like to cooperate. Hopefull this will be resolved next week. So essentially I have been listening in on conference calls, organizing my project data, and getting ready to hit the ground running. Thank goodness it is Friday though, all of this has really been a tas overwhelming (not thaqt I am complaining) and I need to relax for a couple days before diving back into the deep end.

Funny thing about a trip to Florida is that I need to make sure I will be back in time to drive down to the coast with the family. My MIL and Mindy's niece will be arriving on the 10th of August, so if I do have to travel I will only be down in Florida for a couple days (will prbably leave on Monday afternnon and get back Wednesday night or Thurday afternoon) to make sure I get back in time to take our trip to the coast. Mindy is already planning for us to visit the Aquarium, so that should be pretty neat.

Lastly, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hits theaters today. Man, I wish I could see it! We'll have to check and see if perhaps we can get a babysitter or something. The movie just looks cool, and I want to hear Danny Elfman sing like an Oompa Loompa... (I know, I am amused easily)

Okay, first - who is going to see the movie this opening weekend? Anyone? ANYONE?!

Well over at the VH1 website they have twenty pieces of movie trivia. One of the tid-bits I found most interesting was the following - Former Oingo Boingo member-turned-soundtrack composer Danny Elfman provides the singing voices of the Oompa-Loompas.

Okay, now it is a moral imperative that I see this movie!