Why Does Japan Get All The Good Stuff?

Stupid Japanese and their cool toys...

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Anyway, has anyone heard about this 19-year-old girl from Virginia that was arrested for recording 20 seconds of "Transformers" on her phone?

I personally think this is crazy, but I know other people would have a different view. She could go to jail for up to one year and have to pay a pretty big fine for wanting to show her little brother a clip from the movie. I know this 'crackdown' on piracy is a huge thing for studios and theaters, but come on. There's a line when it comes to someone who is actually recording a movie for internet distribution and someone who, for one second, made a small mistake.

She says she forgot it was wrong. And I believe her, because I've had that moment before. There was this time in high school when I totally forgot I was taking a test once and asked the person next to me for help on a question. Of course the teacher reamed me for it, but later that person I asked for help told me she was about to help me out because she'd forgotten as well. It happens. That's all I'm saying. And movie studios and movie theaters are insane. (But we all knew that already, didn't we?)

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In other news, Baylor started back this week. I believe we're the only university in the entire United States to start back this week. Or, at least that's what it feels like, because everyone I know that goes to another school (including elementary thru high school) starts this upcoming week. Stupid Baylor.

And it's not like we get out any earlier. But they're a private school, which translates into "they can do whatever they want." *glares*

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I wish I had a funny cartoon or something to share with you...but I don't. So you have to deal with that. ...And I have to...go...place.

Later.

Those Dang Hand Dryers

*Sigh* Nathan Fillion *Sigh*

Cinematical's Scott Weinberg recently posted a story that is close to my heart. It concerns Nathan Fillion and how the guy just can't catch a break, which is what the post is titled.

I LOVE Nathan Fillion. I even watched White Noise 2 for him, though I hate "horror" movies. But his "big breaks" never pan out the way they should. Firefly alone should have done something for him, especially after the movie Serenity...but nothing besides a couple indie movies like Waitress, which I really want to see, and Slither, which was really funny despite it being classified in the "horror" genre.

Nathan could be the next great action hero. He has great comedic timing and looks great shooting at things. Plus that smile...*sigh* oh, the smile. (Sorry, I had to take a second to collect myself.)

What it all comes down to is this: Nathan needs a great role that will make him that next great action hero. What I don't understand is someone like Chris Tucker making "blockbuster" movies when he stopped being funny 5 years ago and studios making more sequels to Indiana Jones, Rocky, and Die Hard when the lead actors are well past their prime (we're talking 10+ years here). Studio executives need to wise up and figure out they need some new blood. Enter Nathan with his delightful charm and witty banter down pat. He's got the goods. Now he just needs the "role of a lifetime," which I hope comes soon because I want everyone to fall in love with him just like I did. Yes, he's that good. And if you don't believe me just watch him in Firefly. I'll let you borrow the series. You owe yourself to watch this series.

Oh, and some interesting news I just learned on the "Nathan making it big" front: He's 'in talks' to join Desperate Housewives this upcoming new season. I might actually start watching the show again just to see him on screen. *I do love him, so can you blame me?*

Anyway, that's enough information for one day. Just keep a lookout for this guy. He's going to be big, or I swear I will swear off movies altogether. That's a huge swear off for me, which you would know if you've been around me for more than a second or seen my movie collection.

More coming later.

It Is Finished.

Like everyone else Harry-obsessed, I got the 7th, and last, book of the Harry Potter series on Friday night, around 12:45 a.m. It was great. I stayed up all night reading with a friend, Marleta, and finished around 10 a.m.

I expected more crying at the end, but really I was just filled with joy and happiness for Harry. (I hope that doesn't give anything away for those who have not yet read it.)

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Besides re-reading and reading Harry Potter books, I haven't been doing much with my time. Some would say wasting it, but I don't see organizing my music collection and watching TV shows as a waste. No, it's more like killing time. I don't know what I'm killing time for, but nonetheless it's being murdered minute by minute.

I would feel sad for time, as I'm killing it and all, but I can't find my conscience at the moment. I hope that doesn't affect me in the future...not having a conscience. I'm sure it will, though. Dang.

I've realized I've been rambling. I hope you've realized it as well. So...I'm going to leave you with something someone (Nick) showed me. I hope you identify with it as much as I do.



As always, it was great to have you stop by. Hope to see you soon.

I Finished!

I've been reading "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (a novel)" by Susana Clarke for the better part of the past two months. And today I finished!

It's a great feat when you finally finish a long and drawn-out novel, such as this one.

It only took 500 pages of back story before the beginning of a plot formed, which made the last 300 pages fly by. All in all, not a bad novel.
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So, I bought my ticket for the midnight showing of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" this afternoon. I'm so excited to see this movie! I know I'm going to cry at the end. I'm not going to be able to help it when they show Sirius disappear. He's my favorite character and it breaks my heart that he has to be lost to Harry so soon after they find each other. :'(

Other than that, I know this movie will be great, mainly because of the intense fighting scene at the end. One of the cast called it 'ninja-wand fighting'. That'll be fun to watch.
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I hope everyone has a great week and go see 'Harry Potter'! That's an order.

Later.

I Take It Back...

Michael Bay is not a bad director. I forgive him for Bad Boys II and Pearl Harbor.

He may have made the best action movie this summer.

I think Geeks of Doom summed up the prayer of every 20-something out there with their review title of "Michael Bay, please don't destroy my childhood." And he DIDN'T!

If you haven't seen it yet, Transformers is AMAZING! I saw it last night and the first thought I had, after getting over the awesomeness-shock, was "I want to see that again." And see it again I shall.

Where Have You Been?!?

I know, I know...it's been forever since I've last posted something new and exciting. I'm sorry. I just haven't felt the urge to share anything new with you. It's all your fault.

But you can relax now, because I feel my old blogging-self coming around again.
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An actual airline complaint, which I found hilarious. Some words are hard to read, but you'll get them eventually.

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Did you hear about the Spice Girls getting back together? Did they not think they've tortured us enough? I guess not.
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That's all for now. I said I felt my old self coming around. It's not here yet.

Oh, and you should all go out and buy Lifehouse's new CD "Who We Are" because it's amazingly good.

Later.