Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Some Like It Hot (1959)

 Best song of the week!!

Best part: This band is Delta Rae who will be performing in Greensboro on the day I shoot my 5 minute film. Good Juju! I play this song daily and it just lifts me up. I'm having a hard time finding more music by them that aren't covers. 

I LOVE ANTHOLOGY FILMS!! A feature film consisting of several different short films, often tied together by only a single theme, premise, or brief interlocking event (often a turning point).

That is exactly what Paris, je t'aime (2006) was. With directors including: Wes Craven, The Cohen brothers, and Gerard Depardieu.


There has since been a few movies inspired by Paris; New York, I Love You (2009), and one is Jerusalem and China. I saw NY, I <3 You and I really enjoyed it. I can't decide which I liked more. 
I've been toying with an idea I have (that will be an independent project) hopefully before this school semester ends. It is inspired by one of my favorite films, Four Rooms. I'd need 3 co-writers. This is not the time to ask for collaboration but I will be asking soon. 



This was me last week when I got my pre-ordered digital copy of Ingrid Michaelson's new album Human Again. With it she released her US tour Dates: http://www.ingridmichaelson.com/shows May 8th, Charlotte, NC!! I'm so there! Celebrating my birthday week, with a concert by my favorite artist!!





American Cinema had an optional screening of Some Like it Hot (1959) this weekend. I saw it for the first time this summer and decided it's my favorite Marilyn film so far. I haven't seen a whole lot, (Seven Year Itch (1955), and Gentlemen prefer Blondes (1953) ) You can't deny that she is charming and sexy to say the least. I'm really interested in My Week with Marilyn (2011). 


I received really good advice from a dear friend in the middle of a ranting moment yesterday. "Take One Day At A Time." Sounds simple enough. But it helped with what I was stressed about. Working for all of the these productions don't show completed results at the moment, and I won't feel validated until the Director yells, "That's a wrap!" But as long as I do work, then I'm doing the best/most I can. I need to constantly remind myself of that. Starting a task and completing it in that sitting is how I've worked most of my life. But film is not like that at all. This will definitely teach me to be patient and manage my time wisely. 

Goals for my 5 minute, get the Art Department aspect done this weekend. With the help of one Brandon J. Hurley.  :) Then create a shot list with my DP. Those seem to be the most important things. 

On another note: Things I'm looking forward to in 2012. 

Finishing my 5 minute (duh)
Seeing Delta Rae in concert
Seeing Ingrid Michaelson in concert
Turning 28 (should be fun!)
getting through this first year
Working again (and getting paid more than just min wage)
Having time to see my mom
Visiting my Dad and VA family
Going to the beach all summer

Looking forward to good things always helps me deal with the present. :)


"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life — It goes on."- ROBERT FROST

Some stills from a 5 minute I acted in: 





Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Girlfight (2000)

Click on this link to see something great!!  http://horseinmotion.eh84.com/

The local coffee shop, Krankies, had this display in their Electric Moustache gallery. Evan Hawkins had the brilliant idea to take an iconic image by Eadweard Muybridge and connect 12 individual to showcase the birth of stop motion animation.

Some of my friends and I have been training in different things for a few weeks: Parkour, Balintawak, Boxing and Taekwondo. It is a great form of therapy and stress reliever, I don't think once a week is enough, but we are lucky to find the time.








I love the moments I have when I get a chance to get centered. I was sitting on Hollywood Blvd. (In the Film Village across from the ACE Theatre) having coffee yesterday and the area was abandoned while I waited to go into work study. The only thing I could hear was the lights blinking on the marquis so I couldn't take my eyes off of it. I thought about the opening credits I get to add to the beginning of my 5 minute Directing assignment. It's a cool digital shot of the entrance to the ACE theatre complex. It was Monday so there was that looming feeling of a very long busy week ahead. That's enough to bring down the most bubbly person. I'll be honest, it's a struggle to take a moment to relax, because there is ALWAYS something I could be doing. Once again, I'm faced with looking for that damn niche. What the heck is a niche anyway?

In the meantime, until I find it, I'll watch some movies...

In my netflix:
Paris, je t'aime (2006)
Paris, je t'aime is about the plurality of cinema in one mythic location: Paris, the City of Love. Twenty filmmakers have five minutes each; the audience must weaving a single narrative out of twenty moments. The 20 moments are fused by transitional interstitial sequences and also via the introduction and epilogue. Each transition begins with the last shot of the previous film and ends with the first shot of the following film, extending the enchantment and the emotion of the previous segment, preparing the audience for a surprise, and providing a cohesive atmosphere. There's a reappearing mysterious character who is a witness to the Parisian life. A common theme of Paris and love fuses all.


Obviously I still have Paris on the brain. But more importantly, I love when directors collaborate and make one film. Like.... 4 Rooms (1995). 


Hard Candy (2005)


After three weeks of chatting with the thirty-two year old photographer Jeff Kohlver over the Internet, fourteen year old Hayley Stark meets him in the Nighthawks coffee shop. Hayley flirts with him in spite of the age difference and proposes to go to his house. Once there, she prepares a screwdriver for them and Jeff passes out. When he awakes, he is tied up to a chair, and Hayley accuses him of pedophilia. Jeff denies the accusation, and Hayley begins to torture him in a cat and mouse game.

I've seen Hard Candy before, so I can't remember why I added it to my queue again, but it's in and I'll be screening it very soon with a few people. 


So my bud introduced me to iCal and I'm thanking and cursing him because now I'm obsessed. I swore I'd never go digital with my planner.. I really don't know why, I've just always had a hard copy planner since I was a freshman in high school. Doesn't' look like I'm too busy, but this does not include my required screenings every weekend which comes in weekly. This also does not include my pre/post production meetings. But its organized. Now. Does anyone know how to transfer everything to my iPhone? I've synced my phone but my ical on my phone only has the general calendar events. 



I don't know exactly how many first years film a week but it's something like 12 a week. And that is until March. Every week. Whew! Here are a few shots of people working:

Mark Webb, Mixer

Brianna Mathews, Boom Op

West Webb, Actor

DR & Max, my co-actors
My 5 minute goes up in EIGHTEEN DAYS! I'm excited and terrified! 



Plus I've finally found my fav SNL skit on youtube:

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Death Proof (2007)


If I had to choose a place to visit right now at this moment, it would be Paris. I want nothing more than to see the architecture and the fashionable people and taste the pastries. I want to stand, all morning, in line for the Louvre with french coffee and a croissant. I want to hear the people around me speaking French and being completely annoyed with the Americans. I want to watch a burlesque show and walk the dangerous streets at night passing the prostitutes. I want to see the locations where some of my favorite films were produced. And see what's been built over the earliest Nickelodeons. 

I've been hopelessly stressed for a few days now. (Secretly thanking my friends for causing my distraction) I'm grateful to be so busy but at the same time I'm cursing the sky for not having more time to do all the things I have to do. 

I have a hard time saying no, and I don't have the luxury to say no right now since I'm still making a name for myself here. But I have a lot on my plate with 2nd year productions and a 3rd year production. (Along with my 5 minute film that shoots in 24 days) I know that sounds like more than enough time, but I also have 8 classes worth of homework and 3 productions worth of work to do. 

I haven't found my niche yet. Any moment I get to study and do homework, I take. I can't focus alone in my room anymore, don't know when that started. But then when conversations ensue while I'm studying, I'd rather be a part of it than ignore it. 

1st world problems here. 

Believe it or not, writing about it helps. I'm sure I sound whiny but I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. I'm curious how others deal with it. Medication? Therapy? Drug Abuse? Avoidance. Procrastination. Complaining. Ooh! How about, becoming productive? Grabbing the bull by it's balls!


Let me share with you Brandon's advice when he heard how stressed I was:

You  have a lot on your plate and I know that. But you have to take it one day at a time. Don't make too many plans for later, just get through the day. It is going to get easier. You know that. You have been here before and you did great at it the first time. I mean like you spanked it. Its new and you are learning. But you are good at it. I am proud of you and you need to know that you are going to be successful bb. You have a goal and right now it seems so far away. But you have to enjoy the ride. Not too much cause this school is expensive, and I am willing to kill anyone that messes with you. 

I sure did spank my first degree, but that was after 4 straight years of CRYING! Let me be the first to say that I eat my words, I mentioned to someone that the beginning of this semester was going to be easy. Just slowly getting into the swing of things and getting ready for our 5 minute films. Yeah right! Let me quote my buddy, Milo: "2nd semester of your first year is like a punch in the balls." Or ovaries in my case. 


So I haven't had time to watch any movies lately, but I'm sure Brandon will take me out to see one when he gets here. :) 
Spartacus (1960) just came in my Netflix. Not really what I'm in the mood for, but I know it's one I need to see. I'm kind of in the mood for Death Proof (2007) or something equally violent. 

Actually I'm just in the mood to make another mosaic. Smash a bunch of coffee mugs and plates. But wait! I have homework. No time for extracurricular activities. :) I can't wait for the day I get to look back on this blog and laugh at myself. 

Internships. That's another thing I need to get on. This summer shall be the summer of internships! Yes it will! Hopefully a major motion picture! 

You know what I would love? A full body massage!! Then a hot bath! Then chocolate. In that order. 

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Psycho (1998)



My Paths to Present: History of Psychology class is really sparking thought; and really leaving me with some beautiful quotes. You know how much I love quotes. 


"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it by not dying."
-Woody Allen


"When you got to ask what it is, you never get to know."
-Louis Armstrong


"Think, too, about why we sometimes remind ourselves that "life is short." It is an impetus to extend a gesture of affection to a loved one, to bury the hatchet in a pointless dispute, to use time productively rather than squander it. I would argue that nothing gives life more purpose than the realization that every moment of consciousness is a precious and fragile gift."

"The Brain: The Mystery of Consciousness" By Steven Pinker





It's official! First years have started filming their 5 minute movies. Camilo & I dropped off a few things on stage 5 and got a rush of adrenaline with all the hustle going on around us. I've been on set a couple of times last semester but it's not the same. These are our people filming. It was exhilarating seeing our people running around setting up c-stands with flags and beefy babies with lights and moving set dressing around. Actors sitting around running through their lines and the DP & Cam Op setting up the camera. My section starts next Thursday but while my section experiences shooting their first movie together I will be in the stage next door acting in someone else's. I wish I could be in two places at once. I truly love my section. 



I started my work study in Tech Ops last week. It was really awesome and overwhelming how much equipment we have. I took some time just to walk around and familiarize myself with the equipment. 


Brandon is coming home early! He'll be here by Thursday of this week! He was suppose to get back in mid Feb. Little does he know, he may be helping out with some movies soon. :) Shh..

Well, I should probably pay attention to class. I wonder how section 2 & 4 are doing......

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Shortbus (2006)

Food for thought

A few nights ago a few of us watched Righteous Kill (2008). I've seen it before and really appreciated two of the greatest actors sharing the screen together. Robert DeNiro and Al Paccino. Throw in the very sexy Carla Gugino and a comedic splash of Donnie Wahlberg & John Leguizamo and you have an outstanding picture. Directed by Jon Avnet (Exec Producer on Black Swan). 
After this feature we were in the mood for some shorts. Here is where I give credit where credit is due, because this production company is AMAZING. Thank you, Austin for introducing me to Blue Tongue Films, Australian based production company.

This was my favorite

Spider 
Short film written by Nash Edgerton & David Michôd. Directed by Nash Edgerton.
Produced by Nicole O'Donohue.Cast: Nash Edgerton, Mirrah Foulkes, Chum Ehelepola, Bruno Xavier, Tony Lynch & Joel EdgertonJack and Jill are always hurting each others feelings. But like Mum said, Its all fun and games until someone loses an eye. (May 2007)

Shortly after we watched this Oscar nominated short that inspired a great short story I will be turning into my 7 minute script this semester. 




Miracle Fish
Oscar nominated short film written and directed by Luke Doolan.
Produced by Drew Bailey.Cast: Karl Beattie, Brendan Donoghue, Tara Morice & Kieran Darcy-Smith.8 year old Joe has a Birthday he will never forget. After friends bully him, he sneaks off to the sick bay, wishing everyone in the world would go away. He wakes up to find his dream may have become a reality. (January 2009)


I saw Fright Night (2011), I've never seen the 1985 version that I know of. But I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I'm curious how this movie was in 3D because you can tell there are specific scenes made for 3D. The end credits were fantastic! And there were some shots in there I may steal one day. A great date night movie in my opinion. 




I.LOVE. Justin Duncan.
The best feeling in the world is when someone knows you so well and take the opportunity [when they can] to change your life. That is exactly what Justin has done in my life and I want to thank him from the bottom of my heart for being what I co
nsider a true blue friend. 
Justin, you are amazing and I am grateful to you and in debt to you. Thank you for the wonderful gift that will inspire my greatest works.


The gift: Creativity Notebook & Card Set


A series of cards that spark thought and creativity accompanied with a journal to make notes of your thoughts and sketches.


[Introduction]
    
   " I read about a guy in new York who purchased a newspaper bottle of water and a pretzel. So who cares? You will when you hear the rest of this:When he went to pay, he mixed three rare pennies worth 1500 bucks in with his change. "I just want to put some magic into everyday life," he said. 
     About the same time I read about an airplane that revamped their boarding procedures. Window seats would now go first, then middle, then aisle seats. By following this order, they will shave 2 minutes off of each traveler's boarding time, thus speeding up the total. 
    And that's the world we live in- some begging the world to slow down, some trying to hurry it up. A world where people live without their hearts and don't even mess with them. A world where success ranks over greatness. A world full of sunrises that greet us while we stand in a daily Starbucks line- a world that needs responding to. 
   As journalists, it is our job to salute this response. That's what we do. We are wired that way. When we don't, frustration fills us up and overtakes our soul. The words that were once at our fingertips seem to grow stale and calluses cover what once was covered with paint. Or chalk. Or a pen. Or a guitar pick. And we settle. 
   We have to be willing to be observers. 
   To listen to leaves blow, to look for rare pennies and to be anonymous. Only then will our observations begin to unfold, as we scribble, attack, write, draw and scribble some more until who we are slowly appears like invisible ink and the pain stops for that split moment... and then we do it all over again."


So many things about this passage speak to me. "We have to be willing to be observers." There was a time I can remember when I was younger that I always wanted to be observed. I wanted to be the one talking.  And I didn't listen enough. I listen more now and feel more connected. I learn more and I get more ideas because of it. I take more notes instead of trusting my memory, which is shit. My friends pick on me for it, because I pull a notebook out before every movie I watch to make any note of something that inspires me. I guess it is silly. 


The last few days have been a roll coaster of emotions. From trying to talk to Brandon with bad signal in South America, to getting into the swing of all things film school. It's hard, this transition from break. It was only 3 weeks, but it was 3 weeks of a break from thinking. 


My first screenwriting assignment is an autobiography. 10 pages, whatever I want. However I want. Not so easy. although I'm on page 5. :) That's progress. 


I leave you with a song I've been hearing that is inspiring my 7 minute script due by the end of the semester that I will produce as a second year. 



-Suzi Galik

Shared by Camilo Herrera. :)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Mixed Nuts (1994)



First day of classes!! History of Psychology is going to be tough but I accept the challenge. Question asked at the end of class, "What I find most interesting about the change that has occurred between 'the past' and 'the present' is.. (Not necessarily pertaining to Psychology) and the only thing I could think of was how 'liberal' we have become. I wish I gave my answer more thought. I may have been reacting to the fact that I was the only one late (by 3 minutes) But late nonetheless. Dr. G is gave the major disclaimer that this class will not be easy. I love that. That would be my intro if I were a teacher as well. Weed out the lazy in the beginning 

Cut to: Art History 11:30 am

It was nice to see a few new faces, a few faces I've been interested in knowing. AND my Marylin mosaic was up on the wall! Displayed for all to see. I have to admit that I am a little more proud of it than I let on because it was hard and fun work. It looks like shit, but I love it! :) It's in one of my earlier blogs. 

This is going to be a very busy semester and any down time I have I feel guilty over because I know there is work I should be doing. I'm working on a few upper clansmen films as well as 2 1st year productions a week.  AGH! This is exciting! 


In Editing we are getting started with Hitchcock. Different editing techniques and styles in general. I'll be honest, first screening in editing- I dozed off a little. 
But then I took advantage to catch up on an email or two. :) 

I've said it once before but I will say it again. I gain my inspiration for my craft from the people around me, specifically my friends and family. And I couldn't be more grateful to them. The best feeling is that there are people there around you who genuinely care and love you. It's easy to forget that and feel lonely and if you're anything like me, then you think you can do everything yourself. Lonely world that is. 

The words ringing in my dreams and in my life are "five minutes..... five minutes..... five minutes..."

As first years we have an assignment we have been working on since last semester. The first assignment was to write a 5 minute script (4-5 pages). That adheres to the regulations "no animals, no minors, no nudity, no weapons, no stunts" And has to be filmed on a set in a studio. We get 4 hours to set up, film and tear down our set. It's stressful!! But exactly what I'm here for. The films I have filmed thus far, in my opinion, make me a film maker. But there is something about this specific assignment that makes me feel that much more of a film maker. We get a full crew:


Chris Hurley *                          DIRECTOR
Carol Housel-Kenney               PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (PRODUCER)
Michelle Shiraziefard                1ST AD (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR)
Jenny Gray                                2ND AD (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR)
Will Massengill                         SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
Harry Keenan                           DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Mike Kern                                1ST AC (ASSISTANT CAMERA OPERATOR)
Josh Mayo                                DOLLY GRIP
Joseph Hefner                           MIXER
Kazmo Kida                             BOOM OP
Tyler Harmon-Townsend        ART DIRECTOR
Harrison Keller                        KEY GRIP
Alex Hughes                           GAFFER
Camilo Herrera                       ACTOR
Ben Guilbault                         1ST AC (ASSISTANT CAMERA OPERATOR)
Rachael Hall                          ART DEPARTMENT
Donald Monroe                     ART DEPARTMENT
Jake Kath                               ART DEPARTMENT


First day of Sound Design! I'm so glad I paid attention to the one class on sound in Cinematography and the one day of sound during intensive arts. BUT! They are changing the sound cart and making it wireless. It's about time, but dern that I studied the mess out of that cart. 

This is a mixer, which is what the boom, camera and monitor are connected to. 



One of my favorite moments in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

Sarah Marshall: "Oh, I'm Aldous Snow! Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit, bullshit. Oh no drinks for me thanks. Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit!"
Sarah Marshall: [Pointing to his tattoos]
[In normal accent]
Sarah Marshall: And you know what? Let me tell you something about these tattoos, okay. That is Buddhist, that is Nordic, that is Hindu, that's just gibberish. They are completely conflicting ideologies, and that does not make you a citizen of the world, it makes you full of shit!
Aldous Snow: Was that genuine or did you fake that? Right, I'm probably gonna clear off now. I'll have a little sleep for a few hours, then I'm probably gonna go in the morning. Okay.
Sarah Marshall: I hate your music.
Aldous Snow: Yeah, well I fucked the housekeeper, the other day. 

Monday, January 9, 2012

The Sound of Music (1965)

In March Thomas Newman is coming to my school for a couple of workshops. I'm so excited because he is my favorite composer if I had to choose one. I blogged about him during Christmas break because he is the composer for Little Women (1994) which is some of the most beautiful music I've heard. A few other films he's done are:

The Help (2011)
WALL-E (2008)
Finding Nemo (2003)
The Green Mile (1999)
American Beauty (1999)
Meet Joe Black (1998)
Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
The Lost Boys (1987)
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002353/

Weirdest thing is that he has YET to win an Oscar. I'm not one to put too much weight on winning Oscars because you have to think, there can only be ONE winner in a field with MANY talented film makers, but I think he is the tops. I am so psyched that I will meet him before his first win!

First screening of Spring 2012 semester, Man on Wire (2008). "A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century."


"What a beautiful death to die in the exercise of your passion." -Phillipe Petit






http://www.rottentomatoes.com/top/  click on that link to see that Man on Wire was rated as the took movie on their site. I have to disagree, while it was not the worse movie I've seen it was definitely not the best. But I NEVER agree with these reacting or critics. My favorite movie Four Rooms (1995), has a rating of 71%. I don't agree. But whatevs. 



If it weren't for my dear friends this would have been my night tonight. 

So my friends, tomorrow starts my academic classes and I am so stoked! Wish me luck with my hiking all over campus. :)

I want to thank all of my followers, it's nice feeling like someone may be reading my pretty distracted thoughts every once in a while. If there is every anything you want to me to post, just ask. And spread the word about my blog, post it do whatever. I love you all.

something funny Austin shared with me

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Silent Hill (2006)

"Absolute silence leads to sadness. It is the image of death."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau


I wouldn't go as far as saying it is the image of death, but it sure feels heavy. The last week has been so loud and packed full of company that being back in my school apartment is just too quiet. And that is after having a few friends over for a movie a while ago. 
There is something about transitions in my life that I don't deal well with. If you read back to my first day of school, I cried a lot. I have to force myself to see the bigger picture. This is where I belong.

(enough with the Debbie Downer-ness)

Winter break was everything I could ask for, minus Brandon being in another country.

Here are a few pics:

Starting with getting a tattoo. I've wanted to get the word serenity on my wrist for a while. My mom is not a fan, so I'm sorry mom. 


Austin getting his tattoo, what a trooper!
 We went to Carolina Beach on a very beautiful day last week. 

like good film makers we brought our cameras and took pics

adjusting the ISO
I heart laughing. 

Me and Kaelie, the raddest, baddest girl I know. 


shallow depth of field?

Downtown Wilmington, NC

Ft. Fisher Aquarium. One of my favorite pics. 

Reminds me of a Baby Russell's Lionfish



So tomorrow is registration! Spring semester 2012, here we come! Classes this semester are as follows:

Psychology
Art History
Editing
Sound Design
Screenwriting
Producing
Directing
American Cinema

I'm really going to miss Cinematography & Production Design. But you better believe I will be spending some time in Prof. Elkins office, who was by far my fav professor.

In two weeks we start filming our 5 minute films. It's getting to the nitty gritty and I really need to buckle down and focus. There are a million distractions available here and I can't submit to them. So I need to plan to spend a lot of time in this tiny room to get stuff done.

"If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it."


Yeah, I'm all about quotes..


This is how I'm going to attack tomorrow... and the next 3 years. Just remind me to...




Wish me luck. :) Yours truly.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Kill Bill:Vol. 1 (2003)


My buddy, Zach, former dance partner.
2012- THE YEAR OF CLASSY. 

My New Year's date: Michael Thrash



Hey Everyone!! Happy New Years! I just read somewhere, on one of these social networks that new year's resolutions are a to do list to complete in the first week of January. And although that is funny and somewhat true, I LOVE a chance to start over. That's why Mondays are pretty great. Well, I don't have many resolutions but to watch as many fabulous movies as I can and learn the guitar. Work hard on my 5 minute film, really do my best in school (NO C's), in general be a better person. These are things I try to live by always, but Jan 1st always gives me that extra boost. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY MOM!!!! Who is about to close on her own house. A very beautiful house not far from Fayetteville! I love you mom!!!

I've spent the last few days really thinking about a few story ideas I have and picking my dad's brain for creative advice. He's been very helpful with the production design and writing aspect, not to mention kicking butt on my story board. 



Blah blah blah about my car problems. I'm trying very hard not to fill this paragraph up with my current car problems so I will just say, send me good juju. I spend a lot of time in my car and I try very hard to keep it in good shape. She's starting to fall apart and she just needs good thoughts. 

Hmm, new movies I've recently seen: (and the reason I have been speaking in a British accent for the last few days. 
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) Once again, Woody Allen reminds me that I should appreciate being alive in a time that he still makes movies. Like most, I am a fan of Annie Hall (1977). But have recently been introduced to his recent films. (Midnight in Paris (2011) & Vicky Christina Barcelona (2008). It's impressive that he also wrote these very romantic movies. Someone as quirky as him. 
Well, YWMATDS was a very real, charming movie. I could punch Gemma Jones though. Her character, not my favorite at all, but I don't think you are suppose to like her. Which is ironic that he is in a sense the protagonist of the film.. 
This movie is a pretty whiny one, where EVERYONE wants something they can't have. Or they are looking for something but don't know what, or they are just settling. Like I said, a very real movie. Because in life, you don't get what you want within the two hour allotted time of the film. 
Another movie I saw (in it's entirety) was Love Actually (2003). I think I've started it before but never finished it. This movie follows 8 couples with very interesting stories about... love of course. I really enjoyed it. I'm not sure if I loved it, well, actually I'm sure I didn't LOVE it. But it was nice. 
Finally, I saw One Day (2011). Not at all what I expected but it was such a great way to tell a story! I can't get over how creative that was! And I may be a little bias since the movie takes place on my wedding anniversary. July 15th. But <<<<<SPOILER>>>>> it sucks that Emma dies on the day of my wedding. (2006) I did not see that coming, that may be because I don't usually read books leisurely. I wish I did. Hmm. I may make that a New Years Resolution. Try really hard to read a book. 

Well, I watched Kill Bill last night (one of my favorites) and I was ready to put volume 2 in, and OF COURSE it didn't work on my comp. (I don't know why I said of course, it's not like every time I put a DVD in my comp it doesn't work.) But it didn't work and I've been spending my day today feeling like I was on hold on the phone. I think I'm going to try something.... Ooh! I know exactly what I'm going to do and it involves tape. :) 
5 minutes later.....

Aw yeah... guess who's watching Kill Bill 2 tonight?!


I played a little on my guitar last night with my dad. It's not easy but this challenge feels good. My dad also bought my a couple of sketching books. So I have my work cut out for me. There is only one week left of Christmas break and I intend to enjoy it like it's 1996 again!! 

Got to see my loves at Kaelie's concert Friday!

Bass Player for Day's in May


DAYS IN MAY!!