Management 2008

This film caught me off guard. I knew it would be quirky with the cast, but the result was even better. Lots of tears while watching this. Inspiring for sure and such a good story about relationships.

TV Show Log 2008

Dexter s03e01 - good
Dexter s03e02 - good
Dexter s03e03 - ?
Dexter s03e04 - ?

Sarah Connor s02e01 - good
Sarah Connor s02e02 - good
Sarah Connor s02s03 - good
Sarah Connor s02s04 - good
Sarah 05 - good
Sarah 06 - ?

Finally got into it by end of 3rd ep.
Mad Men - s01e01-03 - okay
Mad Men - s01e04

Heroes s02e01 - good
Heroes s02e02 - good
Heroes s02e03 - good
Heroes s02e04 - good
Heroes 05 - ?
Heroes 06 - ?

True Blood s02e01 - okay
True Blood s02e02 - okay
True 03 - missed
True 04 - getting into it
True 05 - good
True 06 - good
True 07 - ?

October 2008

War Games 2 - blah
Superhero Movie - blah
Smart People - watch it

Juno - wow - fuckin wow

That movie is one of the best stories I have seen all year. Weird kids like most kids try not to be. But the whole thing rang true for me. Ellen Page and the whole cast, director and crew - thank you for making this movie.

1/5/08 A Night of Intrigue

The Night Listener
Rating: intriguing idea

Directed by Patrick Stettner ("The Business of Strangers"), THE NIGHT LISTENER is a psychological thriller based on the international bestselling novel by Armistead Maupin. The story revolves around a celebrated writer and popular late-night radio show host, Gabriel Noone (Robin Williams), who develops an intense phone relationship with a young listener named Pete (Rory Culkin) and his adopted mother (Toni Collette) just as his own domestic life is undergoing drastic changes. When troubling questions arise regarding the boy's identity, it causes Gabriel's ordered existence to spin wildly out of control as he sets out on a harrowing journey to find the truth.

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New Years Day 2008

Apocalypto (watched part 2)
Rating: Good story & action, exceptional commentary on civilization

Apocalypto Porn?


From Mel Gibson, director of The Passion Of The Christ and the Academy Award®-winning Braveheart (Best Director, Best Picture, 1995) comes the thrilling historical epic Apocalypto. This intense, nonstop action-adventure transports you to an ancient Central American civilization, for an experience unlike anything you’ve ever known. In the twilight of the mysterious Mayan culture, young Jaguar Paw is captured and taken to the great Mayan City, where he faces a harrowing end. Driven by the power of his love for his wife and son, he makes an adrenaline-soaked, heart-racing escape to rescue them and ultimately save his way of life. Filled with unrelenting action and stunning cinematography, Apocalypto is an enthralling and unforgettable film experience.

New Years Eve 2007

Apocalypto (watched over 2 days)
Rating: Good story & action, exceptional commentary on civilization

Peaceful Warrior (watched as 2008 arrived)
Rating: Good message, ok writing/acting

Dan Millman

It is implied at the end, in a postscript appearing on screen, that Dan of the film and Dan the author of the book on which the film is based are one and the same. It is also suggested that he, by then, has married Joy.

Useful quotes from Socrates:

1. Paradox: Life is a mystery; don't bother figuring it out.

2. Humour: No matter what circumstances, do not lose your sense of humour.

3. Change: Do not be so sure in life; anything can change.

4. There is never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments.

5. This moment: The past and the future do not matter; all that matters is now, this moment.

6. It's not the destination that brings happiness, but the journey.

7. The ones hardest to love are the ones who need it the most.

8. Take out the trash from what's inside your head.

9. Empty your mind.

10. Anger, hatred, and violence are only products of fear.

11. People are afraid of what's inside of them; when you are alone lying on your bed, do you feel empty?

12. If you loan someone $20 and they don't come back, it was probably worth it.

13. When making a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich, you must first apply the peanut butter.