Freak - a - geek.

First off, Zelda on N64 is the new cool thing to do.
Second, I bought the strategy guide on E-bay today. Ugh.
Thirdly, I am stressed out and you know what that means? Yes. DVDs...

I'm still here, just not as often...

I reserved my copy of Kill Bill Vol. 2 at SunCoast yesterday. I am excited because I get a free poster when I pick it up next week. And you know what I saw there? A Kill Bill flask! At $24.99 though, I fear I must back away. How tearful. Jessica was even going to get some JD for me to fill it with too. 8( Oh well, perhaps next time.

In other random news in my everyday journey, I keep hearing this Kanye West song, "Jesus Walks." I do not know why, but for some reason this comes across as odd to me. I mean, #1 - It's Kanye singing. #2 - The song = RANDOM. And that's all I have to say. P.S., if you're interested, look up the lyrics sometime. Just read the words. Interesting is all I can say.

-SirScottyMaxwell-

XXX Blacks are delish.

Me, Robot.

Okay, I'm lying. The actual name is I, Robot. I, as well as many of you may have, thought the name of this film posed a potential threat to it's credit. Anyway, yes, I saw this movie today at Arizona Mills Harkins 24.
 
As far as the movie itself goes, I was entertained. I think it provided everthing I needed in a movie for this genre. I think Will Smith was a good choice for lead actor, for we have not yet become weary of seeing his face on the big screen repeatedly. Collin Farrell anybody? As I recall, the beginning of the movie was simple (I was somewhat distracted by the attractive young lady setting beside me =). It at least grabbed the attention of all the XX chromosomes in the theatre, seeing as how within five minutes into the film we had seen Mr. Smith stark nekkid in the shower.  It progressed slowly at times, and often predictable. The pace gradually picked up though. The lead actress (really, the only actress in the movie besides granny) might slightly annoy movie goers. She appeared emotional a few too many times. Nowhere near as close as Peter Parker though. Good Lord, I shant even go there. You might recognize her as the "bitch" from Coyote Ugly in a not so serious or emotional role. At least that's one film I can off the top of my head connect her with. Ironically I watched that tonight too! ANYWAY. The "mad scientist" character, on which the majority of the movie was based upon, was filled by James Cromwell. An actor whom I never grow tired of seeing play these typecast roles.
 
Some things I did appreciate in the movie. For once, this futurisic movie did not dwell on points that some typically do. It did not give any earth-related facts for example. The population of the earth, the system of government, the state of international powers, whether or not the moon had been populated, ect. To my liking, it remained neutral in all of those areas. I even believed in how the city of Chicago appeared in 2034. It was nothing particularly extreme and protruding. Taking into account the numerous futuristic films over the years, I thought it even provided some fresh ideas. The transit system is always something of interest. I would have compared it right up along side Minority Report.  I also thought it was wise of them to establish the story in one central location, that being Chicago. Sometimes it can bee too overwhelming to run the plot out in several separate cities, states, countries, ect. It can leave your mind uneasy. But this had boundaries and I felt it was necessary.
 
Some things I did not so much appreciate. Several of the developing story line plots were original. The incident behind his reocurring night mare for one. That technique has unspeakably been used to the maxxx.  Another, which I can bet on everyone else noticing, the Matrix-like stunts done by both robots and humans. I mean, if certain parts of each movie were played side by side, you would think it was a reflection. Since I am not the most avid Matrix fan, I was hardly offended. Instead, I found it rather amusing. But surely the stunt coordinators did not purposefully parallel another film? Dare I say copycat? No, not in Hollywood! Ha. Yet another original plot development flaw: Have we not already seen in every action flick and their mothers this conflicting idea, where there is one man/woman/occassional mammal who believes in his gut feeling and no one in authority gives he/she the time of day including his close and personal friends/family? And generally the last standing hero ends up being correct in his otherwise bogus assumption. Everyone believes the character, upon which the confliction rests, has gone crazy and he/she tends to have to complete the objective on his/her own. And the character is torn up inside because convincing the love interest, or the partner, or the family member, or the friend, is next to impossible. We have seen it all before and now we see it again.
 
Well, just envision a female emotional Peter Parker, Matrix "moves," a current Disney channel child star (Even Steven I, believe) who uses foul language, and the great grand child of the Audi TT roadster and you've got yourself a blue-eyed, winking robotic trip to the cinema.
 
My approval? 80%
Overall? More watchable than Steve's Artificial Intelligence. Less watchable than Steve's Minority Report.
 
I, Mike. (Okay, really I'll stop)

Minority Report...sort of...

So, I had the unfortunate experience of going to Big Lots the other day. I asked a doddling associate there where I could find an item. This was her response: "No English, see cashier."
 
Ordinarily, I could accept the fact that not everyone working in this city can speak perfect English. But, this. No, this was different. This time I was the minority in need of a translator. I stood there puzzled for several seconds before comprehending that I would have to go in search of an English-speaking associate. As I recall, I don't think I even bothered.
 
Working at the Toys R Us at Metrocenter, I have become accustomed to Hispanic-speaking guests, and with no hesitation using what ounce of Spanish I can dig up from school, and simply requesting one of the several bilingual associates for assistance. The fact of the matter is, that situation is understandable. And it would be understandable if I were down in Chihuahua, Mexico or even El Paso buying a toy. But nay, the roles were completely flopped.
 
And that my friends, is the tale of my unfortunate experience.
 

Testing out my new blog...

Hm, considering the fact that I have three separate Live Journals currently existing for my "thoughts" if you will, you might ask,"For what urgent purpose would I need to create another form of journaling (pardon, blogging)?"

Well, the only answer I fear I can leave you with is this: Live Journal has become almost...TOO familiar. This is something new. Simple as that.

P.S. Happy Birthday Courtney Love, I hope you get the warrant you've always wanted. Ha.