December 2010
"Stranger Than Fiction."(2006)
Dr. Jules Hilbert: Well is it possible at one time that you were made of stone, wood, lye, varied corpse parts? Or, earth made holy by rabbinical elders?
Harold Crick: No. Look, look. I'm sorry, but what do these questions have to do with anything?
Dr. Jules Hilbert: Nothing. The only way to find out what story you're in is to determine what stories you're not in. Odd as it may seem, I've just ruled out half of Greek literature, seven fairy tales, ten Chinese fables, and determined conclusively that you are not King Hamlet, Scout Finch, Miss Marple, Frankenstein's Monster, or a golem. Hmm? Aren't you relieved to know you're not a golem?
Harold Crick: Yes. I am relieved to know that I am not a golem.
Dr. Jules Hilbert: Good. Do you have magical powers?
oldhollywood:
Roy Orbison - Unchained Melody
This has been a winter break of unrest.
It’s unexplainable and annoying. All I want is some peace. Just for a little while. Peace from worry. From responsibility. From fear of responsibility. From my future. From my present. From the feeling that I missed some big tutorial on how to do life. From everything that is making me so darn angsty. I hate angst, I’m worth more than that.
And sorry, Tumblr, but you simply...
I got an iPod Nano for Christmas.
I only kind of asked for it, in a non-commital, not-really-expecting-to-get-it-or-really-need-it way. It’s the first Apple product I’ve ever owned. It’s so new-fangled and fancy that I’m a bit overwhelmed by it. It’s exciting.
P.S. if anyone out there owns an iPod and has any tips, let me know eh?
Watchtalking-bird:
katekillet:
(Not Really a) Music Video of the Day: “I Wish It Was Christmas Today” by Julian Casablancas, Jimmy Fallon, Horatio Sanz, and The Roots
Because the SNL skit kicked ass. And thus this kicks ass. And yes. I did just post the audio to this.
File Under: Instant Happiness
I sincerely like all of these people. And I do wish it was Christmas today….instead of a...
Is it weird that I now want to see 'Resident Evil:...
I’ve never seen any of the other Resident Evil movies, and I’m not even completely sure what it’s about, but I have the sudden urge to rent it, and watch it. Like, a real bad urge. Hmmmmm……I’m going to have to do some self-reflection on that.
My statement on Will Ferrell:
I know Will Ferrell’s popularity among most intelligent comedy/cinema enthusiasts has been dwindling for some time. And I know a while ago he was nominated for the title of ‘Most over-payed man in Hollywood’. And I know that he has a long string of movies that have been box office flops and/or considered completely stupid and worthless in regards to advancement of modern...
Fun Secret:
I’ve got a little bit of a crush on the Allstate Mayhem Guy.
palahniukandchocolate:
My Idea - The Swan...
Leverage: A show that knows how to do finales.
Damian Moreau: I have the media, I have the guns, I have the....government!
Nate Ford: You know what I have? I have a 24 year old genius with a smart phone and a problem with authority. You never really stood a chance.
Decisions, decisions.....
Spent the ENTIRE morning working on applications to seminaries. My basic choices are between Illinois and Ohio. Being near Chicago vs. being near Columbus. Going to school at a place that looks like Hogwarts vs. going to school at a place I’ve never seen. A school where I will know a handful of great people vs. a school where I know no one. $40,000 in tuition vs. a good chance at a...
it's surprising how much thinking you can do while...
FYI
There is a Philosophy professor at my School who sounds like Conan O’Brien. He doesn’t look like Conan, very much, and it doesn’t make his class any more interesting, but it’s still pretty unnerving. Whenever he comes into the office, I hear him and for a split second my heart jumps at the thought of Conan O’Brien visiting my school, coming to where I work, and...
