Monthly Archives: February 2005
A Glimpse Into Some Different Worlds
Or, A Stoner Rocker Goes to An Indie Show.
Actually, I’ve been to several shows the last few weekends, so I thought I’d share some of the experiences. First, a couple weekends ago I went to see Ted Leo on Friday, and then went out to Palm Springs to catch some bands out there on Saturday night. Then last weekend, I went to see some doom/stoner bands. Of all the shows, the experience of seeing indie rocker Ted Leo was the most unusual for me.
Weekend Suggestion
If you find yourself in front of a computer screen this weekend, may I suggest that you take in the excellent BMW Films? Clive Owen stars in a series of amazing shorts by famous directors, including John Frankenheimer and John Woo. It’s old news (season 1 is up, as well as three from season 2), but they are great to watch. Have a good weekend!
Movie Review: Constantine
by Pris
The only thing I knew about Constantine
before I entered the theater was what the previews had shown me: it’s a
religious horror/thriller with Keanu Reeves. But that’s all I needed to
convince me to give the theater my five dollars. Frankly, I kinda like Keanu
Reeves’the Matrix trilogy,
the Bill & Ted films, and
Speed make up for the Sweet Novembers of his resume.
Plus, it’s relatively rare for Hollywood to release a big budget film with overt supernaturally religious themes. Being
a religion geek, I eat it up.
Is It Possible To Contribute To Culture Without Partaking Of It?
I’ve been pulling together ideas to include in my thesis and one of my writers suggested an idea that she likened to a (writing) technique used in Sex and the City. Mildly embarrassed, I admit that I know this technique (because I occasionally watch the show on TBS).
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Get yer Gmail here!
You may know that I am a big fan of Gmail. I think that its interface is the future of email and it’s head and shoulders above everything else. It’s all because of flat architecture. Let me explain what I mean, and if you’re still interested, I have a ton of invites.
Some recent music releases.
You know how when you get a new album and it’s so awesome, you just want everyone you know to hear it? Well, here’s what I want you to hear.
Review: The Chemical Brothers: Push the Button
The Chemical Brothers are the number one name in electronic music, hands-down (though other bands, such as Air, Daft Punk and Basement Jaxx vie for the title). They had smash hits with their 1999 release Surrender, which gave us songs like "Music:Response" and an excellent Michel Gondry-directed video for "Let Forever Be." Now The Brothers (who aren’t really brothers) have given us their latest effort, Push the Button.
It’s really pretty good.
True Love
In the spirit of today’s fake holiday, I present to you the most romantic way to express your true feelings to your loved one (much more heartfelt than posting a blog expressing those feelings).
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