I'm writing this from my parents' laptop tonight because my computer is currently in traction (hence the title), while it installs a couple pieces of software that are taking a lot longer than they probably should. And again, that's most likely my fault, but it's been a long time (really only about two months) since I've reformatted. And I'm relatively happy with myself this time; I only forgot a few screenshots and a couple Firefox bookmarks. Still, I know you don't want to hear about my crappy day so I'll go into today's main event.
While my computer was reformatting I watched the tail end of Ocean's Eleven, which by itself is a great movie... but then I saw what was on after it and I stayed to watch. I've wanted to see Up In The Air for a long time, and now that I finally did I can say it was definitely worth the wait. I'm serious, Avatar did not deserve that Oscar nomination. Avatar was a dazzling special effects show without any substantial storyline other than one that had been rehashed more times than I can count. It was like a souped-up Transformers injected with the tale of Pocahontas. I can't judge on the Hurt Locker, which won that Oscar, because I've never seen it... but from what I've heard it was just a very stunning documentary. Up In The Air was so much more than a drama-comedy (more drama than comedy), it had a great story and a hilariously arrogant George Clooney as the centerpiece. There were even a couple tragedies, and in the end... you're not really sure how it ends. It just stops in a perfect way without any real ending... like life. In three words, it was a damn good movie.
SONG OF THE DAY: AMONGST THE WAVES
This is a damn good song as well, and it kind of reflects how I feel right now. It's not really up for contemplation... that would just confuse you. Just watch it. Goodnight, and don't send those bedbugs over here. I want to sleep tonight.
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