"Or else, they'll take me to Sea World"

I don't know what you've heard about this film. I don't care if someone told you it was a waste of time! After all, everyone's entitled to their opinion. But I only have one answer for those that insist it's bad: bite me! Yeah, that's right! "Buried" is one of the best movies I've ever seen!

First of all, Ryan Reynolds. I'm just so glad he's evolved past "Van Wilder" and other boring comedies! He can obviously do much better. Given the limited space he was given in the film, he did a very good job, even though his character didn't really have a "character" -he was simply a man trying to survive.

The direction of Rodrigo Cortes was more than adequate. Of course, I have no actual knowledge on directing a movie so I can't get very technical but it looked good! :P
The claustrophobic environment, the lack of light, the intense music... I think I have to say that I was fascinated.

The plot goes like this: Paul Conroy wakes up to find he's been buried alive with no way of escaping. He only has a few items in the coffin with him and one of them is a cell phone. He has to find someone to help him. Fast.

I won't let you know what happens, of course. No spoilers here. Go see the movie. And enjoy! :)

Feeling like poetry today...

Edwin Arlington Robinson - Richard Cory

Whenever Richard Cory went down town, 

We people on the pavement looked at him: 

He was a gentleman from sole to crown, 

Clean favored, and imperially slim. 

And he was always quietly arrayed, 

And he was always human when he talked; 

But still he fluttered pulses when he said, 

"Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked. 

And he was rich—yes, richer than a king—

And admirably schooled in every grace: 

In fine, we thought that he was everything

To make us wish that we were in his place. 

So on we worked, and waited for the light, 

And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; 

And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, 

Went home and put a bullet through his head.

Back after a looong time!

I got depressed. I got better. I got depressed again. I thought I was going to get better once more. I waited... Didn't happen. I figured I have to learn to live with that. The funny thing is life IS wonderful and beautiful and all that crap but life can also be a bitch. Deal with it. Or not. My glass will always be half empty. Notice how you won't like me less because of that! :P
(Surprise, surprise! The smileys stay, no matter what!)

What have I been up to? Well, I'm glad you ask! To begin with, I got writer's block (I'm telling you, I'll be shocked if I ever finish that novel...), met up with an old friend, read "The Island" by V. Hislop, saw "Eclipse", read "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" by Jane Austen (well, duh!) and Seth Grahame-Smith, saw "Inception", read a couple of other books and currently going through "exam season". Life couldn't be any better! Yay!

How much do you NOT care?

I am very depressed

This will be short....

I'm against Matt Smith, okay? I'm sorry if people disagree but I just don't see it. Call me prejudiced; I probably am. I mean, after Tennant's last line ("I don't want to go!") it was pretty much obvious to me that I wouldn't be able to cope with the loss. And then comes Matt Smith, pulling his hair and screaming "I'm a girl!" and I couldn't help but think "You sure sound like one"...

My (our) new Doctor

As we reach the end of an era (if you'll allow the expression) I feel a bit gloomy... I admit I haven't watched any of the old Doctors in action -yet- and I bow my head in shame. But I've been really hooked up on the show ever since I saw the first episode, starring Chris Eccleston who was FANTASTIC! He looked great when he got mad and personally, I liked that he seemed so willing to exterminate the Daleks but in the end decided not to.

Now, when he started saying goodbye to Billie Piper, I think I let a tear drop. Then, David Tennant shows up and I'm determined to keep my frown as I realise that with every episode he's growing on me... I thought that was weird, for who could replace Eccleston in my heart?

Of course, he didn't replace him but I couldn't help but love Tennant eventually. He brought his own flavor to the show. Tennant's Doctor was arrogant in a more obvious way and you couldn't even dislike him for that attitude! And as all the characters we've loved in the past, I foolishly convinced myself that he would stay forever. By forever I mean, until the day he died. I knew that wouldn't really happen, obviously! But was there any harm in hoping?

Apparently, there was. Because after three years, someone else is coming to claim the Doctor's crown. Someone I can't say I like. I don't hate him either but there is something about him that makes me go "meh" every time. Yes, I wasn't pleased with Tennant at first either but it's not the same feeling. With Tennant, it was "Your puppy eyes can't fool me! You'll never take Eccleston's place! Or will you?". Now, Matt Smith... With him it's more like "Ewww! Get away from me! Away, I said!"


Maybe I'm too old to change my habits. Maybe I'm just a bitchy bitch. (I won't deny that.) Should I give him a chance to prove his innocence? I will. But I doubt he'll ever win me like the previous two did. I'm giving him a chance because that's how good I am. :P
He'll have to work hard though, if he wants to be our new Doctor. And by "our" I mean all of us. Not just the ones who already like him!

As I've said before and will now say again, I'll do my best to like him but can he please, please, please lose the bow tie? Somebody said they liked it. "Gimme a Doctor that doesn't HAVE to be fashion conscious!" were the exact words. None of them were ever fashion conscious! (I distinctly remember a disgusting, looooong scarf and a vegetable!) Not one of them! But they did it in style.

So, Matt... Make me like you. I dare you!