Cryptozoology
Bigfoot
The study of animals that may or may not exist is called cryptozoology. I don't know why but I've always been interested in stories of the Loch Ness Monster, The Jersey Devil, The Abominable Snowman, Bigfoot and the Mothman. I'm not saying I believe in any of these creatures I just find it interesting that all cultures around the world have legends of monsters and strange creatures among them.
The Warriors
I rented the ultimate directors cut of this 1979 classic and loved it. The premise is the Warriors attend a conclave with all the gangs of NYC and the new leader Cyrus is killed and the Warriors are blamed so they have to fight their way back to Coney Island fighting the Furies, the Lillies, the Orphans, until they meet the Rogues on the beach. This is the famous scene where Luther clanks beer bottles together saying, "Warriors. Come out to playayay!!" My other favorite line is when Cyrus says, "Can you dig it!" I remember when this came out and it was deemed ultra-violent and movie theaters pulled it. Well, I see more violence on Saturday morning cartoons. There's really no blood. If you want to see something different, pick this classic up.
The New World
Terrence Malick makes movies that are unlike anything else from anybody else. Limited dialogue with just the sounds of the world make this more poetry than film making. This is the story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith. Colin Farrell does a great job as John Smith and newcomer Q'orianka Kileler is amazing as Pocahontas. I was floored that this actress was only 14 when she made this movie. 14!! Visually stunning but not for everyone. If you're expecting fast-paced action then steer clear of this masterpiece.
My Stupid Memoir
Can anybody tell me why I'm wasting so much valuable writing time on a crappy memoir of my loser life? Me neither. I'm halfway through this drivel and I feel like I'm on a cheesy carnival ride and I just want to get off. I guess rehashing painful things in your life isn't the best escapism. I have to admit that when I write fiction I become the characters. I lose myself and trance into the action. It's a very weird process and I often find myself not remembering writing certain passages. I'm almost ashamed sometimes at what flies off the keyboard. I just can't explain it in words other than I'm somebody else doing naughty things I'd never do in real life. I hope to be back to the fiction life soon. I already have a couple great fictional stories ready to roll as soon as I'm done paying my dues with this drivel of a life I've led.
The study of animals that may or may not exist is called cryptozoology. I don't know why but I've always been interested in stories of the Loch Ness Monster, The Jersey Devil, The Abominable Snowman, Bigfoot and the Mothman. I'm not saying I believe in any of these creatures I just find it interesting that all cultures around the world have legends of monsters and strange creatures among them.
The Warriors
I rented the ultimate directors cut of this 1979 classic and loved it. The premise is the Warriors attend a conclave with all the gangs of NYC and the new leader Cyrus is killed and the Warriors are blamed so they have to fight their way back to Coney Island fighting the Furies, the Lillies, the Orphans, until they meet the Rogues on the beach. This is the famous scene where Luther clanks beer bottles together saying, "Warriors. Come out to playayay!!" My other favorite line is when Cyrus says, "Can you dig it!" I remember when this came out and it was deemed ultra-violent and movie theaters pulled it. Well, I see more violence on Saturday morning cartoons. There's really no blood. If you want to see something different, pick this classic up.
The New World
Terrence Malick makes movies that are unlike anything else from anybody else. Limited dialogue with just the sounds of the world make this more poetry than film making. This is the story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith. Colin Farrell does a great job as John Smith and newcomer Q'orianka Kileler is amazing as Pocahontas. I was floored that this actress was only 14 when she made this movie. 14!! Visually stunning but not for everyone. If you're expecting fast-paced action then steer clear of this masterpiece.
My Stupid Memoir
Can anybody tell me why I'm wasting so much valuable writing time on a crappy memoir of my loser life? Me neither. I'm halfway through this drivel and I feel like I'm on a cheesy carnival ride and I just want to get off. I guess rehashing painful things in your life isn't the best escapism. I have to admit that when I write fiction I become the characters. I lose myself and trance into the action. It's a very weird process and I often find myself not remembering writing certain passages. I'm almost ashamed sometimes at what flies off the keyboard. I just can't explain it in words other than I'm somebody else doing naughty things I'd never do in real life. I hope to be back to the fiction life soon. I already have a couple great fictional stories ready to roll as soon as I'm done paying my dues with this drivel of a life I've led.
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