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episode II ROCKS

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Grr — I hate my stupid old computer. I wrote this really really long blog entry and of course, just as I as about to post it, my computer freaks out and erases the entire thing. I hate this thing with a passion.

So I got to see Episode II (the midnight showing) and I thought it was great fun! It was much better than Episode I but I liked that one as well. 😛 I loved the lightsaber duel between Yoda/Dooku, Mace Windu’s dialogue (I don’t think so!), the R2D2/C3PO banter, and of course, all the Obi-Wan action — especially the one where he’s having a drink at the Coruscant bar and then — bam! He’s doing some major ass-kicking. Surprisingly, I wasn’t too taken with the Ani/Ami romance, although I thought I would be. I’m normally a total sucker when it comes to romances. I just didn’t get *why* she started to love him — I didn’t really see a development or natural progression to their story but that’s just me. Natalie and Hayden were great though and I did enjoy their picnic scenes.

Rob (my boyfriend) has developed a SW obsession — he bought the action figures for Mace Windu, Jango Fett, and Padme. AND he ordered Yoda, R2D2, Anakin with the duel lightsaber, and another Mace from Amazon. lol. He even bought me the Obi-Wan toy cause he knows how much I love him. ::giggly smile::

Gah. I have to be at work tomorrow at 5:30 am! AM! It’s terribly insane to be up that early on a Sunday morning, I know. I’m going to be working at this huge event in San Francisco called Bay to Breakers. It’s the world’s largest footrace (or so they say) and it starts at the edge of the San Francisco Bay, crosses the city and ends at the breakers of the Pacific Ocean. I think I’m going to be helping out with registration and check-in for the runners and participants. Should be lots of fun, but tiring as well.

ocean’s eleven

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So I bought the Ocean’s Eleven DVD last night — gawd, I *love* that movie. It totally rocks. Good pace, great dialogue and story and lots of drool-worthy guys (Josh Jackson, Shane West, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Matt Damon – yum!) 😛 I watched it last night around 11pm and then after that, I even watched about half of it with the actor commentary. lol. I’m such a nerd. It was funny though! I swear. Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and Andy Garcia were doing the commenting and they had some really funny moments. Like, in the beginning, either Matt or Brad (can’t remember which one) said “I think maybe 5 people are gonna watch this portion of the DVD.” heh. And they kept making fun of how Brad Pitt’s character Rusty was always eating. It’s true! Watch it again and see.

spidey-man

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So I went to see Spider-Man this weekend. 😀 SO AWESOME! I really enjoyed the movie. I mean, I don’t follow the comic books or anything so I went into the movie with a fresh perspective and was just looking to be entertained. I really admire the filmmakers’ choice of Tobey Maguire in the lead role — he was perfect at portraying the conflicting emotions that Peter faced as he came to terms with his power. My favorite part of the entire movie was at the very end when Spider-Man is flying through the air and he sweeps right by an American flag — I love that image. Cause I guess when I think of Spider-Man, out of all the comic superheroes, he’s like the every-man. He’s not a rich billionaire like Batman nor is he a man from another planet like Superman — he’s just your average guy — your “friendly neighborhood superhero.”

The funniest part of my movie-going experience is that I went to go see it on Saturday morning — 10:30am! lol. I don’t think I’ve been to a movie that early since like elementary school. Hee. We just wanted to avoid the huge crowds of people during the afternoon and evening showings but it was just as packed. AND there were a ton of little kids — all of whom were super loud. Gah. I’m not the most patient person when it comes to kids. ::blush::

boo!

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So I’ve had a pretty good weekend so far — haven’t done much but it hasn’t been bad or anything. 🙂

I went to watch 2 movies — Blade 2 and The Scorpion King. I’m not much of an action-adventure buff but they were both entertaining — and that’s all I really ask for in a movie. I’m not one of those people who needs to be intellectually stimulated in order to think the movie was good. I guess that makes me easy (?). (Heh, no not that way!) 😉 I liked The Scorpion King a bit better only because it was a bit more light and of course, The Rock was in it. 😛 I don’t know why but I totally love him right now. lol. My boyfriend watches wrestling so by default, so do I. Ever since I saw him on Smackdown or RAW or whatever, I found him to be really intriguing. He’s just so charismatic and it doesn’t hurt that he’s cute. ::insert giggly smile:: Blade 2, on the other hand, was more dark — in terms of subject matter — you know, vampires and reapers and all.

Hmm… I’m going to do the Friday Five…

What’s your favorite TV show and why? Dawson’s Creek. I connect to each of the characters in one way or another — and I fell in love with them through the (at times) realistic and poignant stories that were told. Plus, I *adored* Pacey and Joey’s romantic relationship so I’ll continue to watch just to see these two crazy kids interact — all the while hoping that the writers will get a clue and put them back together. 😉

Who is your favorite television star? Joshua Jackson — he’s another very charismatic actor. He just draws you in to the scene, whether it be dramatic or comedic. I heart him.

What was your favorite TV show as a child? Beverly Hills Teens. Hee.

What show do you think should have been cancelled by now? Any of the reality shows — enough already!

What new show do you hope escapes the axe this season? Undeclared. I didn’t watch enough episodes to call myself a fan but what I did see was pretty funny.

knight’s tale

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I watched “A Knight’s Tale” last night – Heath Ledger and Shannyn Sossamon were really cute together but they sure couldn’t save the movie. I got really bored cause the storyline was so darn predictable. ::yawn:: The jousting and tournament scenes were really cool, though, if not completely violent and cringe-worthy. ::shudders:: I *still* can’t believe jousting was ever acceptable. The use of contemporary music was also a neat effect – too bad I found myself giggling when “We Will, We Will Rock You…” (yes, I’m pathetic. I don’t know the actual name of the song) came on. Hee.

it’s official

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I am now a huge Moulin Rouge fan. I just bought the DVD over the weekend and I finally got the chance to watch it today — and I just fell in love with the movie. I saw it in the theatre last June but I didn’t connect with the emotions the way I did today. ::sigh:: What a great movie — I have the soundtrack on repeat now. 😀 How wonderful life is now you’re in the world…

josh hartnett weekend

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So I went to see the new Josh Hartnett movie last Friday (“40 Days and 40 Nights”) — it was a lot better than I expected. It was pretty funny, if even a bit corny and a LOT raunchy. But whatever… it’s Josh Hartnett baby! 😀

On Saturday night, Rob and I rented “O,” which I found to be a really amazing movie. Sure it’s violent and disturbing and scary, but I think it says a lot about the power of manipulation and the control that jealousy has over people. Julia Stiles, Mekhi Phifer and Josh Hartnett (again!) were phenomenal in their roles — JH especially. His character was a sharp contrast from the “nice guy” roles he’s done in the past. It’s not a movie that you’d want to see over and over again but it’s definitely worth at least one viewing.