Rumors are a thing of the past.

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!