Guten Nacht! It is a cold December night complete with snow and movie-watching and I am bound and determined to dispel all rumors about the new movie, Australia. First of all, I just have to say that it was one of the best movies I've seen this year and will most likely stay that way far into next year. It was filled with comedy, action, drama, suspense, the works! I cried, I laughed, I cheered.... out loud.... and I left with the feeling that I had to see it again. If any of you have the chance, I highly recommend seeing it in theaters; a tv would never do it justice. It had so many messages in it: race, war, abuse, religion, and on. What I loved most about it was the fact that it was directed by the fabulous Baz Luhrmann, known most for his unique style and over-the-top comedy. Baz's Red Curtain Triology consists of the first 3 movies he directed: Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, and the blockbuster, Moulin Rouge, which stars Ewan Mcgregor and Nicole Kidman. Luhrmann joins with Kidman again in Australia, along with Hugh Jackman. The film takes place in Australia (duh) and instantly takes the audience on a thrilling ride through a world that we rarely see. Many screen shots pay tribute to the vastness of the desert-like continent and Luhrmann soars to new heights (literally) with the fabulous helicopter shots seen throughout the movie. Though some may whine over the "crappy" CG work, I contest that it only adds to the feel of the movie; it's supposed to be over the top, I tell you. Luhrmann never strays from that unique style that is seen throughout all of his movies, and I must say, I truly love him for it. The film also follows another stereotype by dancing around different story lines at the same time. As seen with it's American counterpart, Pearl Harbor, Australia puts a story in a story.... in the bigger picture, if you know what I mean. It uses an historical battle as a backdrop for a couple more stories. Australia also shows a great rendering of the "normal life" that continued during the war, as seen with the movie theater (you will know what I mean when you see the movie). I wish I could explain myself more - and I may indeed come back to edit this - but I feel that to say anymore is taking away from a film that so very much deserves a fresh look, with little background. Hard to understand, I know, but you're going to have to trust me.
In other news, what the hell is Blagojevich still doing showing his face? Shouldn't that man be ashamed of himself to the point where he either makes a Spitzer-like statement, with his head hanging, or goes into hiding for the rest of his life?! I tell you, if the media doesn't stop saying that the President-Elect had something to do with it or that he hasn't scolded Blago enough, I'm gonna have something to say about it. They say that "Obama is mentioned 43 times in the official transcripts": that's because it was Obama's seat that Blagojevich was selling, numb nuts! Geez, you think people would pull their heads out of.... well, you get the point.
So, right now I'm looking for one good reason to go to sleep...... and I've found it, so.....
Gute Nacht, kinder. I hope you have sent out your lists for Santa and I hope he sends some more snow here in the Wasatch Front.
Bis treffen uns uns wieder.... Auf Wiedersehen!
14 December 2008
06 December 2008
On a wing and a prayer.
Guten Abend! I just finished watching Whale Wars on Animal Planet. I have to say, I'm stuck about it. I can see where they are going with "the cause", but crossing legal lines in order to further your beliefs is, I believe, wrong. Sure, it's exciting and can bring in a lot of money to help keep your actions going, but when we disregard law in order to act on our morals, we lose sight of what we really believe in. Passion, I believe, is a large culprit in this; it fogs our mind with urgency and does not initially let us sit down and think about how we can achieve our goal - legally. So, all in all, my kudos to the crew of the Sea Shepherd. You are very committed to your cause. However, I cannot condone your actions of crossing the line every now and then. Sorry.
In other news, the US has been accused - many times - of committing war crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Gitmo Bay.... this has been reported since the very beginning at Bagram, when all the evidence of tortue came to light. In spite of overwhelming evidence, there are still those who completely deny that anything happened - or is still happening - at Guantanamo. Big names in the media deny that there was any wrong-doing in Bagram, Abu Ghraib, or Gitmo - or, at least, nothing that we can pin on anyone else than "a few bad apples". This is unfortunate, to say the least. All I can say is that there were - and continues to be - people all accross the world that deny that their was a Holocaust in the 1930s and 1940s. It is the same thing, I am telling you. How much documentation, how many videos, how many photographs do you need to prove to you that there is a fundamental problem in our interrogation systems? How can we, as Americans, condone fighting fire with fire? How can we sit by while our Nation's leaders make and enforce laws that spit on the Constitution? In the United States, we believe you don't get to pick and choose which laws you abide by and when; we are a Nation of laws that were made by founding fathers that believed that we could rise above becoming the enemy and live in peace for the sake of our posterity. I can no longer sit idly by and watch this go on any longer. It is my sincere hope that you feel the same way.
Inform yourselves. Don't excuse your indifferent behaviour any longer. Become an active participant in our Nation's survival. Honor and support our troops by bringing them home. Refuse to condone a war that was based off of fear and false confessions. Don't become the bad guy. Don't let your hatred and fear and anger fuel any more wars; We cannot let people die. Speak out and become heard; your voice counts, despite what anyone else tells you.
Do what I did: start an online blog. Tell people how you feel and start change in America. Be you black, latino, white, asian, gay or straight, republican or democrat, young or old: create change.
We can see our world suffering; let's not be the silent one that sits on the fence. Whatever you believe, share it. Life is too short and we are running out of time.
Though I am not religous, I say a prayer, to anyone that will listen. I pray that our world will soon see brighter days and that we can overcome the fear and hatred and greed that fuels our world today.
In other news, the US has been accused - many times - of committing war crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Gitmo Bay.... this has been reported since the very beginning at Bagram, when all the evidence of tortue came to light. In spite of overwhelming evidence, there are still those who completely deny that anything happened - or is still happening - at Guantanamo. Big names in the media deny that there was any wrong-doing in Bagram, Abu Ghraib, or Gitmo - or, at least, nothing that we can pin on anyone else than "a few bad apples". This is unfortunate, to say the least. All I can say is that there were - and continues to be - people all accross the world that deny that their was a Holocaust in the 1930s and 1940s. It is the same thing, I am telling you. How much documentation, how many videos, how many photographs do you need to prove to you that there is a fundamental problem in our interrogation systems? How can we, as Americans, condone fighting fire with fire? How can we sit by while our Nation's leaders make and enforce laws that spit on the Constitution? In the United States, we believe you don't get to pick and choose which laws you abide by and when; we are a Nation of laws that were made by founding fathers that believed that we could rise above becoming the enemy and live in peace for the sake of our posterity. I can no longer sit idly by and watch this go on any longer. It is my sincere hope that you feel the same way.
Inform yourselves. Don't excuse your indifferent behaviour any longer. Become an active participant in our Nation's survival. Honor and support our troops by bringing them home. Refuse to condone a war that was based off of fear and false confessions. Don't become the bad guy. Don't let your hatred and fear and anger fuel any more wars; We cannot let people die. Speak out and become heard; your voice counts, despite what anyone else tells you.
Do what I did: start an online blog. Tell people how you feel and start change in America. Be you black, latino, white, asian, gay or straight, republican or democrat, young or old: create change.
We can see our world suffering; let's not be the silent one that sits on the fence. Whatever you believe, share it. Life is too short and we are running out of time.
Though I am not religous, I say a prayer, to anyone that will listen. I pray that our world will soon see brighter days and that we can overcome the fear and hatred and greed that fuels our world today.
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