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November 07, 2005
Cuz You Really Want to Know
This is what I did this past weekend. And by the way, it was a good weekend.
Friday night, Rob made me watch Star Wars III. I agreed because I knew it would sound awesome on our kick-ass surround sound system. Seriously, you should come over and hear it sometime. It will bring a tear to your eye.
Anyway, the movie was as painful as I imagined. Sorry, Matt & Matt. I realize I'm in the minority on that but I'm just being honest. I don't know if it's my ADD or if a portion of my brain is damaged that prevents me from really understanding science fiction. I tend to drift off.
Here is the problem I have with the newest Star Wars films: George Lucas hired actors we are already very familiar with.
When I see Samuel L. Jackson in his little futuristic robe, all I can think about is Pulp Fiction and I laugh. When I see Jimmy Smits, all I can think of is LA Law and I laugh. When I see Ewan McGregor, all I can think of is Trainspotting and I laugh. When I see Natalie Portman, all I can think of is that movie where she had a baby at a Wal-Mart and I laugh. When I see Hayden Christensen, all I can think of is Very Bad Acting and I squirm. When I see Yoda, all I can think of is that's exactly what it would look like if Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog had a child. And I really laugh.
Saturday was absolutely gorgeous. Went to the gym. Took our spinning class. Did I tell you I finally gave my spin instructor the postcard that Debbie Gibson signed? Yeah, well he was touched. Said he was gonna get it framed. Remember, people: It's the little (or slightly creepy) things that can bring joy into someone's life.
Later in the evening, we went to an art exhibit with Joe. Bob and his band were jamming there so we thought we'd stop by. It was nice to do/see something different. Cool space too.
Went to dinner at David Greggory downtown. I had no idea he had his own restaurant either! It was right next door to Tim Russert and Nina Totenberg. Went back to Joe's and watched about 3 hours of Da Ali G Show. So funny.
Sunday was also gorgeous. Did some work. Went to the circle and hung out for awhile with Rob and Bob. It was packed. People everywhere. Very relaxing. Life is peachy.
And that's about it. Now you know.
Posted by durban bud at November 7, 2005 11:35 AM
Comments
And as GI Joe says... "knowing is half the battle"
Hayden does things to acting that Pauly Shore couldn't do on his worst day ever... I have to say though, Hayden's performances are SO awful that it becomes absurdly funny (once you get past the anger and tears from watching him) and helps move the movie along.
I'm one of those Star Freaks that got a pre-ordered copy when the OLD ones came out on DVD - it was at my door the very first day released. And I'm loving it - however I have zero desire to buy the new ones, even if only to have the entire series. It is as they didn't even come out and make them. Yes I wasted the money to see them (had to see the carnage for myself) but whew - I'll be damned if I give away any more of my life to the overly digitized world of Jar Jar Stinks...
Posted by: TOS at November 7, 2005 07:46 PM
It was very nice to meet you and Rob on Saturday and your bud. I was keeping an eye on my friend's friend, the poor straight rube from Missouri.
If it makes you feel better, I haven't seen the third Star Wars prequel. I had a friend who put so much money into the Star Wars figurines (with a sugar daddy you don't need a retirement plan), I think it shortcircuited my desire to see any of them.
Posted by: copperred at November 8, 2005 10:31 AM
I just rewatched Ep III the other day, and I have to whole-heartly disagree with you. The Star Wars movies and supposed to be corny and somehat trite. They are themselves a take-off of the badly acted Sci-serials of the 40sand 50s. I think Ep III did a great job of tieing up loose ends and giving the fans the last piece of the puzzle... It was a great 'ending'!!!!
Posted by: Mattin LA at November 18, 2005 01:30 PM
Just catching up on your blog - always fun stuff. You do know that David Gregory (NBC) is not the owner of that restaurant, right? It was opened by two guys, David and Gregory. One of them works out at Bodysmith. Did you enjoy it - I've only been once and thought it was good and very pricey.
Durban responds: Yes, I know it is not owned by the news reporter. It was a little DC type joke. Get with it. xxoo
Posted by: Maja at November 27, 2005 11:39 PM