OK, so maybe things aren't as bleak as all that. Admittedly, this has been in many ways the hardest year ever. I feel somewhat displaced, like I've drifted miles away from where I thought I was or expected to be. The shit of it is, I don't know how to fix it. I know in some ways I'm unhappy, but I can't put my finger on what I need to fix. Ah, the joy of being 30. :)
On to happier things...like movie reviews! I haven't been to the movies a bunch since summer, but I did hit Zack and Miri Make a Porno opening night. If you're a fan at all of Kevin Smith, go see this movie. If you want to see a love story sandwiched in between comedic bits about making a homemade porno, go see this movie. Yes, it's dirty, but to me no raunchier than any of the unedited versions of things like American Pie. Seth Rogen is a welcome addition to the View Askew fold, and Elizabeth Banks seems at home with the fellas. This film has taken a lot of heat for the name and for the content, but I say exercise your 1st Amendment right to peep this flick. Trust me, if you have the right sense of humor, you'll laugh your head off, and you'll see a nice love story to boot.
Speaking of Kevin Smith, I bought season 1 of Reaper on sale at Target this weekend. This show is hilarious, and Kev is partly responsible (he directed the pilot and is a consulting producer). Part supernatural, part comedy, the show is like watching the funny X-Files episodes or Dead Like Me. If you like dark humor you'd enjoy this show.
And for you comic book geeks out there, tomorrow you can pick up issue 1 of the Kevin Smith/Walt Flanagan joint Batman: Cacophony. This 3-issue series features Kev writing and Walt doing the art. I'm definitely adding this one to my stash. I mean, the villain is Onomatopoeia--how could I not love it?
Work is hell, the economy's in the crapper, and the weather is cold. But hey, there's always entertainment to keep us distracted, right? :)
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