stained glass: the run down
Aug. 24th, 2005 07:38 pma beginner's guide to Korean drama crack, with 30% more angst!
( Stained Glass, warning image heavy )
( Stained Glass, warning image heavy )
Saw Batman begins.
It was quite good. Everyone should see it, even non-fans of the comic book movie genre - though I feel that this adaptation (and Hellboy, I haven't seen Sin City yet) is one of the most superior adaptations of the genre I've seen yet and probably the most rooted in reality, funnily enough.
And even better, K.Ho affected my viewing very little. Though I must say, I was rolling my eyes through the entirety of her beloved's trailer - what with the impeccable dialogue ("Lightning doesn't strike twice!"), the disaster movie pornography cinematography, and Tom Cruise's blinding teeth. I'm sad that Dakota Fanning and Miranda Otto are in it though, because I happen to like their work.
( spoiler thoughts about Batman Begins and Hotel Schadenfrude. )
It was quite good. Everyone should see it, even non-fans of the comic book movie genre - though I feel that this adaptation (and Hellboy, I haven't seen Sin City yet) is one of the most superior adaptations of the genre I've seen yet and probably the most rooted in reality, funnily enough.
And even better, K.Ho affected my viewing very little. Though I must say, I was rolling my eyes through the entirety of her beloved's trailer - what with the impeccable dialogue ("Lightning doesn't strike twice!"), the disaster movie pornography cinematography, and Tom Cruise's blinding teeth. I'm sad that Dakota Fanning and Miranda Otto are in it though, because I happen to like their work.
( spoiler thoughts about Batman Begins and Hotel Schadenfrude. )
making love out of nothing at all
Jun. 17th, 2005 12:54 pmtales from the bookshop:
Yesterday was pure brain-melting hell - not only were we having a special five for four sale on all the books in the shop, but I kept on messing up the sale discount procedure on the till whenever I got a customer who had five books - the pattern is never the same in a busy bookshop, sometimes you get people with tons of books, or sometimes you just get the one guy who gets the motorcross magazine, or a gift card. Which is good, because it means it's not just tedious button pushing, but for someone who usually multitasks very well, I sucked hardcore yesterday. Sometimes I would remember to push start group discount before, sometimes I would realize that I hadn't done the discount at all and would have to void the entire purchase and start over again - between me and the night manager, I think we ended up voiding around 30 transactions. Which is just embarrassing, I know I'm the new girl, but I have had retail experience before - so it's frustrating for me to mess up repeatedly on a simple procedure. However, the teacher sign ups are completely Greek to me, so I don't feel bad about not knowing how to deal with that (waldenbooks offers teacher discounts as long as the books/materials they're buying are for the classroom, and in our store, it's based on the honor system), and then apparently the creators of DearS are coming from Japan to do an in-store at our store, so in July, we'll be swamped with either teenies or scary men otaku. And of course, there's Potter....
( some more detail about work )
( tv nuts and bolts )
Yesterday was pure brain-melting hell - not only were we having a special five for four sale on all the books in the shop, but I kept on messing up the sale discount procedure on the till whenever I got a customer who had five books - the pattern is never the same in a busy bookshop, sometimes you get people with tons of books, or sometimes you just get the one guy who gets the motorcross magazine, or a gift card. Which is good, because it means it's not just tedious button pushing, but for someone who usually multitasks very well, I sucked hardcore yesterday. Sometimes I would remember to push start group discount before, sometimes I would realize that I hadn't done the discount at all and would have to void the entire purchase and start over again - between me and the night manager, I think we ended up voiding around 30 transactions. Which is just embarrassing, I know I'm the new girl, but I have had retail experience before - so it's frustrating for me to mess up repeatedly on a simple procedure. However, the teacher sign ups are completely Greek to me, so I don't feel bad about not knowing how to deal with that (waldenbooks offers teacher discounts as long as the books/materials they're buying are for the classroom, and in our store, it's based on the honor system), and then apparently the creators of DearS are coming from Japan to do an in-store at our store, so in July, we'll be swamped with either teenies or scary men otaku. And of course, there's Potter....
( some more detail about work )
( tv nuts and bolts )
*adds 'get sing sing's new record sometime in the new month' to list
In case any of my FL have multi-region dvd players and are interested in owning the newest series of Doctor Who on DVD (yes, I realize that the majority of you are downloading them, so this is probably useless...but just IN CASE) sendit.com is selling them at £9.99 per volume.
Myself, I cannot wait until Hex is released on DVD. Trashy fun in a cursed boarding school evironment - what could be more fun? Though, one wonders what is going on Hollyoaks these days....yes shut up, I did sort of get hooked on it while I was away, I'm weeeeeaaaaak
I'm working on Howl trailer screencaps/icons, the write up with pictures of live-action wishes, and finishing Battlestar Galactica. Woo! Baltar!
In case any of my FL have multi-region dvd players and are interested in owning the newest series of Doctor Who on DVD (yes, I realize that the majority of you are downloading them, so this is probably useless...but just IN CASE) sendit.com is selling them at £9.99 per volume.
Myself, I cannot wait until Hex is released on DVD. Trashy fun in a cursed boarding school evironment - what could be more fun? Though, one wonders what is going on Hollyoaks these days....yes shut up, I did sort of get hooked on it while I was away, I'm weeeeeaaaaak
I'm working on Howl trailer screencaps/icons, the write up with pictures of live-action wishes, and finishing Battlestar Galactica. Woo! Baltar!
wallow in the shallow pool. WALLOW.
Jun. 10th, 2005 10:33 am"I am just BITTER and CYNICAL and I can't see REAL TRUE LOVE when it's having a convulsion on my sofa and beating its tiny little fists on my floor."
Jessica @ go fug yourself
::snorts milk through nose - tears of pain and laughter commence::
Amen, Jessica, AMEN. And dare I sneak a "right on!" in there, as well?
Also, I'm ready to check into Hotel Schadenfrude, because I really hope that Katie Holmes' character dies a horrible tragic death in Batman Begins, because I'm not looking forward to seeing her on the screen for more than five minutes. It's the prozac grin she's been sporting as of late - I just see her and I think...creepy. Also, Cillian Murphy and Christian Bale are in this film - I think we all know where the requisite hotness and pathos lies.
Hey....it's Hotel Schadenfrude. It's not meant to be nice.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith in twenty minutes.
Jessica @ go fug yourself
::snorts milk through nose - tears of pain and laughter commence::
Amen, Jessica, AMEN. And dare I sneak a "right on!" in there, as well?
Also, I'm ready to check into Hotel Schadenfrude, because I really hope that Katie Holmes' character dies a horrible tragic death in Batman Begins, because I'm not looking forward to seeing her on the screen for more than five minutes. It's the prozac grin she's been sporting as of late - I just see her and I think...creepy. Also, Cillian Murphy and Christian Bale are in this film - I think we all know where the requisite hotness and pathos lies.
Hey....it's Hotel Schadenfrude. It's not meant to be nice.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith in twenty minutes.
I can not think of another person (that wasn't a politician or religious fundamentalist) that has less of a sense of humor than he does. He's like....the male J.Lo - a legend in his own mind.
I just spent 150 dollars for summer classes, plus I'm working on my own webdomain, so I have evaded the permanent live journal siren song once again. Plus, do you know what 150 dollars could buy you? The cds, the makeup, the car oil changes, movie tickets, the trickles of a savings budget for travel....I just paid for a year so I can do things with my layout and some icons, but that can all wait.
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ragingpixie tagged me to do this, and because I love her and miss her, I will do it.
( the fandom meme )
I watched more Battlestar Galactica last night - and while I no longer want to smack Starbuck around, she's far from being one of my favorite characters. Cally has moved up several notches, and Billy and Dualla continue to make me laugh. Baltar still rules OK. And okay, I know I will get used to Jamie Bamber's voice eventually, but Teija - ditto on the arms. He does have nice arms.
I just spent 150 dollars for summer classes, plus I'm working on my own webdomain, so I have evaded the permanent live journal siren song once again. Plus, do you know what 150 dollars could buy you? The cds, the makeup, the car oil changes, movie tickets, the trickles of a savings budget for travel....I just paid for a year so I can do things with my layout and some icons, but that can all wait.
ragingpixie tagged me to do this, and because I love her and miss her, I will do it.( the fandom meme )
I watched more Battlestar Galactica last night - and while I no longer want to smack Starbuck around, she's far from being one of my favorite characters. Cally has moved up several notches, and Billy and Dualla continue to make me laugh. Baltar still rules OK. And okay, I know I will get used to Jamie Bamber's voice eventually, but Teija - ditto on the arms. He does have nice arms.
I'm assuming LA weekly is doing a similar deal, but if it isn't...HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA, SO MUCH FOR YOUR 'CULTURAL SUPERIORITY'. Sorry, just had to do that - I'm tired of people making cracks about the Orange Curtain as if they have a right to - we are not your poorly dressed backwards talkin' cousin, no matter what the fuck Josh Schwartz wants you to think. Generally I believe in if you're from the place, then you have bragging/mocking rights, otherwise it's just being an ignorant jackass (which is fine if you admit it).
Anyway, this week's OC Weekly, with the Terminator on the front of it - is offering free screening passes to see a sneak peek of Howl's Moving Castle. Shar and I went down to Garden Grove to get them, and now I will be watching Howl on the big screen this Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. The best thing? Besides the free passes, obviously - is that the screening is taking place ten minutes from my house. SCORE ON A MILLION LEVELS.
Not that I wasn't willing to drive to LA to see Howl, because I still am - I have a feeling I'll be doing it soon, but to get my first screening free and ahead of everyone?
So. Damn. Cool.
I'm asking my best friend to go with me, but if I don't hear from her by tomorrow night, if anyone is willing to make the drive to Anaheim (or hey, check LA weekly), I would have a seat for them to see Howl.
Anyway, this week's OC Weekly, with the Terminator on the front of it - is offering free screening passes to see a sneak peek of Howl's Moving Castle. Shar and I went down to Garden Grove to get them, and now I will be watching Howl on the big screen this Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. The best thing? Besides the free passes, obviously - is that the screening is taking place ten minutes from my house. SCORE ON A MILLION LEVELS.
Not that I wasn't willing to drive to LA to see Howl, because I still am - I have a feeling I'll be doing it soon, but to get my first screening free and ahead of everyone?
So. Damn. Cool.
I'm asking my best friend to go with me, but if I don't hear from her by tomorrow night, if anyone is willing to make the drive to Anaheim (or hey, check LA weekly), I would have a seat for them to see Howl.
let me guess: you're super freaky
Jun. 5th, 2005 12:09 pmAfter watching the mini series and episode 1 of Battle Star Galactica, my thoughts -
Dear Starbuck:
You're really annoying. Maybe I'll warm up to you as the series goes on, but right now - I'm tired of your bravado covering up your no doubt sensitive, traumatic past - I'm So Tough, cocky best top gun EVAH!!! attitude. Quick, get some layers before fandom woobies you to death!
Dear Jamie Bamber:
I kept on hearing about you from my friends, and I understand some of the fuss. It took me a little while to get used to your voice. I don't know why I expected it to be deeper, but there you go.
Dear Tyrol, Dualla, Billy, Cally, and all the other non-fighting, non-political figureheads aboard the Galactica:
I really like you guys - it's good to have supporting characters that I can get a strong sense of, and Billy and Dualla? You. Guys. Are. Too. Cute.
Dear Madame President:
You are so going to be an evil dictator, aren't you? Mary McDonnell, you RAWK. I like the quiet intensity you and Edward James Olmos bring, that gravitas and the not yet explored tug of war over power, because hahaha, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S COMING.
Dear the Other Adama:
Damn you and your noodle dishes. Now I want spaghetti.
Dear Boomer:
I haven't seen very much of you aside from the very well-lit shots (or is that just your skin?) but the vignette of your character is interesting, though I do wonder why they call you Boomer. As for your secret: DUDE. DUUUUUUUUUDE.
Dear Six:
At first I was slightly annoyed that you seemed to fit the scifi cliche of Uber Race, whether it was Alien or you know, non-human, *cough* and why it always seemed that the Viking Amazons always seemed to signify 'superior' species, either worshipped or feared, but you surprised me, you really surprised me. And I'm so jealous that you have the best theme tune in all the show. I want a theme tune, damn it!
saving the best for last:
Dear Gaius Baltar:
You are the sexiest worm in the galaxy and I hate/love you for it. You are insanely entertaining, and half the time I don't know whether to laugh, slap you, or hug you. Though I suspect that's far too tame for your imagination. Shades of Sidney Carton(sp?) here. More you!
Dear Starbuck:
You're really annoying. Maybe I'll warm up to you as the series goes on, but right now - I'm tired of your bravado covering up your no doubt sensitive, traumatic past - I'm So Tough, cocky best top gun EVAH!!! attitude. Quick, get some layers before fandom woobies you to death!
Dear Jamie Bamber:
I kept on hearing about you from my friends, and I understand some of the fuss. It took me a little while to get used to your voice. I don't know why I expected it to be deeper, but there you go.
Dear Tyrol, Dualla, Billy, Cally, and all the other non-fighting, non-political figureheads aboard the Galactica:
I really like you guys - it's good to have supporting characters that I can get a strong sense of, and Billy and Dualla? You. Guys. Are. Too. Cute.
Dear Madame President:
You are so going to be an evil dictator, aren't you? Mary McDonnell, you RAWK. I like the quiet intensity you and Edward James Olmos bring, that gravitas and the not yet explored tug of war over power, because hahaha, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S COMING.
Dear the Other Adama:
Damn you and your noodle dishes. Now I want spaghetti.
Dear Boomer:
I haven't seen very much of you aside from the very well-lit shots (or is that just your skin?) but the vignette of your character is interesting, though I do wonder why they call you Boomer. As for your secret: DUDE. DUUUUUUUUUDE.
Dear Six:
At first I was slightly annoyed that you seemed to fit the scifi cliche of Uber Race, whether it was Alien or you know, non-human, *cough* and why it always seemed that the Viking Amazons always seemed to signify 'superior' species, either worshipped or feared, but you surprised me, you really surprised me. And I'm so jealous that you have the best theme tune in all the show. I want a theme tune, damn it!
saving the best for last:
Dear Gaius Baltar:
You are the sexiest worm in the galaxy and I hate/love you for it. You are insanely entertaining, and half the time I don't know whether to laugh, slap you, or hug you. Though I suspect that's far too tame for your imagination. Shades of Sidney Carton(sp?) here. More you!
I'm sorry but I have to say it.
Jun. 4th, 2005 04:50 pmMy captain awesome shirt came today, and well -- it is awesome. All will have to bow before me in the awesomeness.
I <3 threadless.com
pictures coming later
eta: the sisterhood of the traveling pants was good, a Pride & Prejudice trailer is in front of it, along with a behind the scenes look at it. So, I've put a hold on the squee, but once it's September 23rd, I assure you there will be squee a plenty. Oh, and John Cusack is now apparently grown up enough to be the love interest in the more 'mature' romcoms. Or is he the new Dermot Mulroney? I'm not sure I can watch Must Love Dogs, without thinking of Say Anything, which pretty much said it for the first love generation.
It's nice to be back in the groove for fannish things for imaginary boyfriends and girlfriends, isn't it? Or if you're out of love, you fall on another horse. Or something. Orlando, make a movie I want to watch -- wait, you are! I love you again! Now, go beat up Hayden Christiansen. He's just jealous because you have more swashbuckling action than he does. Yes, he is. Don't you pout at me. I know it's so hard being a serious actor, but, DON'T YOU SPOUT BUDDHIST RHETORIC AT ME, PRETTY BOY. I HAPPEN TO BE ASIAN. YOU WANT A PIECE OF ZEN, KENT-BOY?
Memo to K - I really hope Domino doesn't suck, because good lord, the trailer does.
Takeshi Kaneshiro is in the new issue of Interview magazine, with really bad hair. Somehow, its still okay.
Kelsey, I got the Battlestar today. TONIGHT. BALTAR. PARTY AT MY PLACE. with twinkies!
Forgive me, but it's summer and the wading pool of shallow is officially open.
I <3 threadless.com
pictures coming later
eta: the sisterhood of the traveling pants was good, a Pride & Prejudice trailer is in front of it, along with a behind the scenes look at it. So, I've put a hold on the squee, but once it's September 23rd, I assure you there will be squee a plenty. Oh, and John Cusack is now apparently grown up enough to be the love interest in the more 'mature' romcoms. Or is he the new Dermot Mulroney? I'm not sure I can watch Must Love Dogs, without thinking of Say Anything, which pretty much said it for the first love generation.
It's nice to be back in the groove for fannish things for imaginary boyfriends and girlfriends, isn't it? Or if you're out of love, you fall on another horse. Or something. Orlando, make a movie I want to watch -- wait, you are! I love you again! Now, go beat up Hayden Christiansen. He's just jealous because you have more swashbuckling action than he does. Yes, he is. Don't you pout at me. I know it's so hard being a serious actor, but, DON'T YOU SPOUT BUDDHIST RHETORIC AT ME, PRETTY BOY. I HAPPEN TO BE ASIAN. YOU WANT A PIECE OF ZEN, KENT-BOY?
Memo to K - I really hope Domino doesn't suck, because good lord, the trailer does.
Takeshi Kaneshiro is in the new issue of Interview magazine, with really bad hair. Somehow, its still okay.
Kelsey, I got the Battlestar today. TONIGHT. BALTAR. PARTY AT MY PLACE. with twinkies!
Forgive me, but it's summer and the wading pool of shallow is officially open.
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