Movies @ MindSay 
Never thought I'd say this, but I actually like Jessica Simpson's new song, "Come on Over." It's playing on WXTU and is quite catchy. May have to use one of my iTunes store credits and add it to my library list.
Weekend was a busy one. As seen in my last entry, I did indeed see The Dark Knight on Friday (and again on Sunday, haha), and it was an excellent movie to put it mildly. Heath was phenomenal as the Joker, and it's such a shame that he's not here to soak in all of the praise that's going around about him. MadLori wrote a bit about his role, which summed up my thoughts:
Okay, let me get this Heath stuff out of the way first. It'd be damn hard to live up to everything I've heard about this performance, let alone surpass my expectations, but that's just what he did. [...] The character didn't seem acted or invented but more like he must have popped up out of the concrete. I read another review that said it felt like nobody created that role, but that the Joker just showed up on set one day. Somehow Heath tuned that character to be extreme but not over-the-top. It would have been soooo easy to step over the line into caricature, which would remove all the character's threat, but he never did.
After the movie a few of us went to Bennigan's to dissect minor/major plot points, what worked/didn't work, etc. I mostly sat, listened, and ate my half of a Monte Cristo sandwich (the other half went to lldangerous), though. :)
Saturday was Brittany's baby shower, which was lots of fun. She and Geoff were given a lot of the bigger-ticket items (crib, stroller/car seat, pack 'n play, bassinet, high chair, etc.), but will need to go out to get a bit more. I ate lots of yummy food, watched Brittany open the gifts, played shower games (I won a prize for one!), and chatted with other shower-goers as the party winded down. Geoff and Zach showed up after most of the guests left to pack up all of the gifts and take them back to Geoff and Brittany's place. The Daddy-to-be went through some of the gifts and learned a few things along the way... like the purpose of the teddy bear with womb sounds. :)
He also liked the "manly" Columbia backpack/diaper bag that I got him, haha (it's on the left of the picture above). I stuffed it full with a bunch of travel things - blankets, disposable bibs and changing pads, a boo-boo ice pack, sanitizers, bottles, pacifiers and pacifier case, diapers, etc.
Only twenty minutes to go here at work before I can head home. Thank Jeebus. I actually made a lot of progress today, even if it doesn't feel that way. Let's hope tomorrow is just as productive.
iFeel: 
busy
iTunes: "One Boy, One Girl," Raye Collin
So my friend scored tickets to see the new Batman movie, and we went to the 6 pm showing last night. I was quite excited, since I really wanted to see this one badly. (For those who don't know, I'm a bit of a comic fan) Plus, not only was I getting to see it for free, but everyone at this showing got a free popcorn as well! Gotta luv a free bag of fake buttered popcorn at a movie right?!
No worries, I won't give any spoilers..*cough neonite cough* .:) In all honesty I think this is by far the best comic movie made yet! Everything from the acting (Heath Ledger was brilliant as The Joker, beautifully creepy), the great variety of camera shots, lighting, all the way to the storyline were all done very well. The film was made for a IMAX theater format and that was what I saw it in. If you can, see it in that way! The picture is so much more detailed. The whole 'like your right there' effect. I 'spose if I had to be negative about something in this film, it would be the so-so part of Rachel Dawes, played by Maggie Gyllenhaul, who replaced Katie Holmes. (Oh, was she gone?..didn't notice. ;) )The love interest of both Harvey Dent and Batman had it's moments, but could have been better. So, my rating is a big 5 star, 2 thumbs up, go see it!
And now, from visual, to audio. Ever hear of this song by Touch and Go, called 'Would you go to bed with me?' It's sooo fun! Cute, catchy, flirty, with just the right amount of instrumental cheese. There are a couple of music vids made for it, but this ones my fave.
Because The Dark Knight was so amazing, it inspired me to rewrite my list. Not to mention a few additions from last year (Ratatouille, No Country For Old Men, There Will Be Blood to name a few).
Hope you enjoy the upcoming list.
I'm going to see The Dark Knight tonight! A bunch of us are heading to the IMAX theater in KOP for the 8:00 showing tonight, and I'm so, so excited. I haven't read any reviews and have changed the TV/radio station whenever someone goes into a discussion on the movie. I want to go into this with no other preconception other than knowing it's going to be mind-blowingly AWESOME.
And, AND, there will be a preview for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! I strongly disliked the book, but am excited for the movie for the simple reason that the HP world continues on screen even though the books are finished. Well, that and DanRad. =D
Work today is going to be slow, I can tell already. I've only been here for about 45 minutes and am already having a hard time getting started (as one can tell by my blogging this early). Just have way too much on my mind right now, and work is pretty low on the totem pole. One thing is Brittany's baby shower tomorrow afternoon, and even though I've surpassed my budget for gifts, I can't help but continue to stalk the registry on BabiesRUs.com and think of more things to buy. There are still a lot of items on the registry, and while I know perfectly well that not everyone goes by that and will often buy similar items not on the registry... I still think, "Oh no! They're going to need that! Why hasn't anyone bought it? Maybe I should stop by Babies 'R Us on the way home today..." I'm so going to be the aunt who spoils her nephew senseless.
All right, guess I better attempt to get some work done. Next week is going to be crazy...
iFeel: 
excited
iTunes: "Six Pack Summer," Phil Vassar
It's incredible. It really is incredible. If you don't like this movie, you either don't like Batman, you don't like superheroes, you don't like action movies, or you just don't plain like movies.
Of course, everyone will be curious about Heath Ledger as the Joker. Don't worry. This is his crowning achievement as an actor. The Dark Knight Joker is, simply put, the second best villain to have ever graced cinema history. First place goes to, no surprises here, Darth Vader. But now I'm really starting to show my geek.
Whoever wrote this movie needs about every award possible. It's perfect. Absolutely perfect. The story isn't too convoluted. I was worried about this because, essentially, there are two villains in the movie. The Joker and
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But they are villains for two VERY different reasons. That's one of many details that just makes this film shine.
I can't get over the amount of action in the movie. There's hardly any "wait time." They balance everything so well. There's plenty of story to go around for those like me, who thrive on great plot-lines and character development. But the action. If you're a die-hard fan of movies like XXX or The Fast and The Furious, you'll find plenty to enjoy.
But really, the focal point of the movie is the Joker. He drives everything. It's just like one of his lines in the movie. "By nightfall, I will control this city." There's a constant fight over control throughout the movie. Batman vs. The Joker. But throw in Harvey Dent, the new DA who thrives on bringing crime to its knees and you suddenly have an interesting blend. The line between hero and citizen is blurred.
And that's what this entire movie is about. This is the message of the movie.
You no longer need a mask in order to be a hero.
There is this one point in the movie where the dependability of human nature comes into play... I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen the movie yet... but it really is an incredible moment.
This movie deserves 5 stars out of 5, 10 points out of 10, two-thumbs up, 100% fresh, whatever it is that you can throw at it that says "Amazing." GO SEE THIS MOVIE. And not a DVD from Netflix. THEATERS.
Unless, of course, you hate movies, right?
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