Last night I finished watching the mini-series Generation Kill. I’ll probably write out a review for it a little bit later. I didn’t really mention it beforehand - I just started doing it - but I decided to start writing out a short little review or my thoughts on movies and such. Since I tend to watch a lot of movies, I just thought it would be a good idea to document my initial thoughts on things. I might start doing a few CD reviews every now and then too. We’ll see.

Last week my Internet connection was pretty dodgy. I was able to get online, but I couldn’t accomplish much. I found myself refreshing every few minutes because the page would just stop loading midway. It was really annoying. At first I thought there was a problem with the wireless, but there was some problems with the other computer and laptop, so I don’t think it was that. Then it just started working again just fine, so I’m not sure what the problem was, but whatever it was, I’m glad it’s fixed.

I guess it’s better when the problem is on the service providers end, though. At least that way you don’t have to worry about it being your computer and replacing it. Although, it seems more often these days it’s easier to find parts to fix the problem, or to just do a quick search and WHAM - there you have refurbished and used cisco, compaq, HP, or IBM products for a lower price. But it’s really all just a headache when things aren’t working the way they’re supposed to.

Of course, that’s life, isn’t it? Things never working the way they’re supposed to. You’d think I’d be used to it by now. Perhaps there’s a little bit of me that wants to remain optimistic about life despite what realist in me knows.

I Am Legend (2007)

I wouldn’t call myself an overly emotional person, so after watching I Am Legend, I feel I have no choice but to call it brilliant. Will Smith gave an excellent performance in this futuristic film where he is the last man on earth, searching for the cure to the virus that has all but killed the rest of humanity and left monsters of the night in it’s wake.

Most movies rely on the interactions between characters while this movie relied mostly on the shoulders of Will Smith’s character Doctor Robert Neville. The human interactions is limited through flashbacks and his friendship with his dog, Sam. This movie had me bawling before it was all over. The desperation I felt for this man, left alone in the world, was heartbreaking.

The movie was also very visually appealing. Seeing New York left in the wake of this man created virus, looking like a ghost town was haunting while the monsters themselves were frightening and looked every bit unhuman they were meant to be.

Unlike most movies where the characters are being hunted down by something undead, this movie had a sense of realism that was utterly frightening. To think that such a thing could occur by our own hands, and watching this man try to reverse this horrible events was truly compelling.

I finished this movie, feeling both saddened yet hopeful. It was definitely a brilliant film, and only helped cement my love for Will Smith’s amazing acting abilities.

Mini’s First Time (2006)

Since I’d already seen Nikki Reed play the role of the bad girl once before in Thirteen, her role in Mini’s First Time didn’t surprise me that much. She carry that bad girl role really well. In fact, the first time I got to see her play the nice girl was when she guest starred on The O.C., and that was a weird experience for me.

Mini’s First Time also stars Alec Baldwin and Carrie-Anne Moss, who both played roles I hadn’t expected. Carrie -Anne Moss played Mini’s non-caring, cheating, lush mother, who is pushed to the brink by her husband and daughter, after Mini seduces her stepfather, begins a relationship and convinces him to help her drive her mother insane.

I’ll be the first to admit that this movie was far from brilliant. It was somewhat predictable, yet an entertaining ride, nonetheless. In a movie full of so many faulty characters it was hard to know who to relate with. Even now, having finished the movie, I’m left wondering what to think and how I should feel about what I’ve just seen.

Even though the movie wasn’t the best I’ve seen, it still leaves me wondering, which has to count for something. All I really know is that I wouldn’t want to cross paths with Mini and get in her way any time soon.

So, yesterday I spent most of my day sitting on the couch, watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It really was an all day endeavor, but I’m not complaining. It’s been a while since I’d watched it. It’s also one of those movies where I’m able to pick up something I missed every time I watch, but that’s probably just because there’s so much that happens. I’ve been thinking about trying to read the books, but I’m not sure if I’m up for it.

We got McDonald’s for dinner because my grandma didn’t want to do dishes after just getting them all washed. I should add that I did end up doing some of the dishes the other night despite my complete distaste for the task.

It’s kind of sad that eating at McDonald’s is like a treat. We don’t have a whole lot to choose from around here. We have more pizza places than anything. It’s kind of ridiculous. I would love it if someone would take advantage of all of the franchise opportunities and open something new. But then it would probably be like everything else in town - substandard. I’d probably just end up hating the new place like everything else. Blah.

I feel like I’m having some sort of a battle with my skin. It seems to clear up for a few days, and then a new zit will sprout up. It’s so annoying and frustrating. I’ve tried using different things, but the perfect pimple cream evades me, or so it seems. Either the product dries my skin out or causes me to break out even more. It’s rather ridiculous.

Speaking of ridiculous, I’m fairly certain my grandparents have either been at a viewing or a funeral every day this week. Three people they knew died. I told them to proceed with caution since it seems like death is at every corner. I know I shouldn’t make light of it, but I can’t handle thinking about it seriously. Just the thought of either of my grandparents dying freaks me out too much to even ponder.

I think I mentioned needing a new layout a few posts back. Well, I made one. I just haven’t coded it yet. I feel so out of practice with coding layout’s. It’s fairly pathetic. But I think I’m going to try to tackle that because I’m seriously sick of this layout.