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Not that I ever really have enough time to blog, but lately even less...

That is my excuse for a lousy update schedule and not putting time into my journals.

Till next time!

It's all about the glasses. http://www.throb.buzznet.com

Children of Men -- late review

What are your thoughts on this film? Mine, well, does it have to go there? My gut tells me I understand why everyone likes this movie, but also that I don't care, it's not my favorite, itâ�™s a reference piece for the most part, but Iâ�™m open that it may grow on me...

The film is set in a dystopian 2027. Let's hope we never see it come down to this. Some might say, â�œGet use to it -- that is what's comingâ�. OR, â�œwe should see what could happenâ�. I guess the latter is more the point. I still don't care.

I appreciate this film for what it is, a film. The cinematography is amazing. There are some really great single-shot sequences. Iâ�™ll admit I enjoy the story of eternal hope, of love that never ends. The acting was really good as well. Clive was/is great. CuarÃ³n informed the art department that the film was the "anti-Blade Runner",rejecting technologically advanced proposals and downplaying the science fiction elements. It was a refreshing departure.

Just something, canâ�™t put my finger on it exactly just didnâ�™t allow me to become sucked in as much as pushed away. Maybe the bombs and blood, of which Iâ�™m not a fan of, but again I guess that is the point. It doesnâ�™t change the fact that I donâ�™t like it â�“ even if it is just a movie. Why is it okay to see such violence? It can't be good for the soul...

CuarÃ³n's dislike for expository film is refreshing too, so Iâ�™m a big fan of his style (Y tu mamÃ¡ tambiÃ©n is a favorite), and as he says -- "It's become now what I call a medium for lazy readers....Cinema is a hostage of narrative. And I'm very good at narrative as a hostage of cinema."

And I think the film industry is an important part of a global dialogue and good at percolating our sub-conscious with "a complex meditation on the politics of today", so these types of films are important for that cause.

That is all I can say about it right now. So how is that for a film review you didn't ask for?

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Lavender Diamond -- live at the RedCat

It was a beautiful show. I highly recommend you see these guys live, amazing...

We all met back at the Little Joy after the show, I adore that pic of Becky (the lead singer for Lavender Diamond).

Thanks for keeping the peace: http://www.throb.buzznet.com

More info: http://www.myspace.com/lavenderdiamond

DIY Gallery: Shultz Brothers are in the house!

Refreshing. Inspiring. Uplifting.

Damn, it's good stuff. I just like it.

One of these pieces will be my first real investment in art. I believe in these guys, so I'm going for it.

Happiness investment: http://www.throb.buzznet.com

More info: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=61325066

Have you hugged your Elf today?

Here's what you do. Look up Elf Cafe. Go. Before you enter this amazing organic sustainable foods restaurant, go to the corner liqueur store and pick up a bottle of wine called 'Sincerity'. The folks at Elf CafÃ© helped them choose this wine for their patrons to pick it up. Youâ�™ll like, trust me. Enter this fantastic place and enjoy the most delicious filling meal knowing full well that itâ�™s good for you, and our beloved planet. If you like music you might appreciate that most the staff is also the band â�˜Viva Kâ�™.

I was there with my business partner, Joe McGraw and someone we hope to work with (Jay Babcock) in regards to a revolution soon to come. Okay, wellâ�¦ itâ�™s a dream thatâ�™s growing. Why not call it a revolution? Youâ�™ll know more of what I mean, soon.

Viva la Revolution! http://www.throb.buzznet.com

Proving ground at the little joy and back room female parts (I mean) politics...

What else do you need to know?

Google it: http://www.throb.buzznet.com

The family that paints together stays together.

How cute is this! My mother, sister and I decided to have a painting day. See tags for who did what. I cheated a bit...

Mom's painting is great! Krisie's painting is great. Mine was a result of a bad hang-over and won't be shown, however, the one I did choose to show is my second in my 'Alive: Seeking Beauty' series.

Better than praying: http://www.throb.buzznet.com

Word of mouth, without words or a mouth

Seriously, are these people for realz?

TechDirt.com Post:

The buzz today is about the Motion Picture Academy's decision to have YouTube yank all the uploaded videos from the Oscars. However, unlike Viacom, who at least seemed to have a plan behind its decision to pull clips from YouTube, the Motion Picture Academy seems to be doing it for either spite or stupidity. Ric Robertson, exec administrator for the Academy, gave one of the most bizarre explanations. It's got nothing to do with money, apparently as he said it's "really not about (protecting that) business opportunity." Even though the Oscars have their own website with clips, Robertson says he plans to even yank down their own clips. Apparently, it's all an effort to "whet people's appetite for next year's show." Yes, apparently the Motion Picture Academy believes that the best way to get people interested in next year's Oscars is to... remove all evidence of this year's Oscars. Back at the Tech Policy Summit earlier this week, David Garfield of the MPAA insisted that movie studio execs weren't as stupid as everyone made them out to be -- but with stories like this, it's not hard to see where that reputation comes from.

Oh the irony: http://techdirt.com/articles/20070228/120118.shtml

Alive: Seeking Beauty

I'm posting pics again folks...

A sample. http://www.throb.buzznet.com

"You forgot to call your agent" -- Mick Jagger

On a light-hearted front (this is as close as it gets right now), I play fan fare to another much better blog and this particular post.

Watch the video, then read: http://blogs.papermag.com/2007/02/20/performance-dvd-with-mick-jagger-and-directed-by-nicholas-roeg-and/

DVD shopping. http://www.throb.buzznet.com