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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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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.
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