Jahania
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Sushi, Sake, and Tanuki: Another Viewpoint 4
"You are a good hunter." Katashi said as he ate one of the rabbits that I had caught.
"It was my old job." I said, not wanting to think about that time. Though Sajoki had been alive back then and I had been happy.
"You want to talk about that time now? I assume that's where you met your woman friend you keep talking about."
"She was lovely and I killed her. She was about to get me killed so I had to do something."
"You were just doing what you had to do. You didn't like it though, did you?"
I shook my head and heard a sound. The sound wasn't even close to what was normally heard in the forest.
"I was wondering when he'd be sending the real killers to get me." Katashi said and stood up. I shifted from my human form into a dragon. This dragon form was white with four legs and no wings. I could still fly because I didn't need wings to do so.
I let a roar out as Hijunaki's soldiers came towards us. Some were flying creatures and some could only run on the ground. The running creatures were as big as deer and the flying creatures were as small as eagles. Katashi and I nodded at each other knowing this could be our last time together. He had been a good companion and I'd try and make sure there would be more time we could spend together.
I attacked one of the running creatures and found myself evenly matched with it. I tried to bite its neck but it was too well defended. In a few quick motions it had tossed me and had me hit into another running creature.
Without even a second to think, I attacked the second running creature. This one I managed to cut its stomach open and it fell down in pain. I took this time to try and find Katashi. Dodging another running creature I found Katashi being overtaken by the flying creatures. Deciding to help him and not save myself, I ran towards him.
Before I got too close, a few flying creatures came towards me. I swam-flew up into the sky and the flying creatures followed me. Their small but tough bodies were a sight to see. For a little while we fought each other and our blood mixed with each other's. There was a soft sound and the creatures all went away. Worried, I went down to try and find Katashi. After a few minutes I found him.
I flew down to Katashi and saw his mangled corpse. I shifted back into my human form and touched his body. It was missing pieces, but its hand was still grasping his weapon. This body didn't affect me like the ones I had killed had. However, it was still disappointing to have my companion dead.
When I finally turned away from Katashi's body, I saw an image of Hijunaki.
"You shouldn't be sad about Katashi's passing, Rig." He said angrily and hissed.
"Why not?" I asked. "He was a strong spirit."
"Yes, but he slept with the woman Yamaka who I had marked as my own." Hijunaki said and disappeared. I was left alone again with Katashi's body.
"It was my old job." I said, not wanting to think about that time. Though Sajoki had been alive back then and I had been happy.
"You want to talk about that time now? I assume that's where you met your woman friend you keep talking about."
"She was lovely and I killed her. She was about to get me killed so I had to do something."
"You were just doing what you had to do. You didn't like it though, did you?"
I shook my head and heard a sound. The sound wasn't even close to what was normally heard in the forest.
"I was wondering when he'd be sending the real killers to get me." Katashi said and stood up. I shifted from my human form into a dragon. This dragon form was white with four legs and no wings. I could still fly because I didn't need wings to do so.
I let a roar out as Hijunaki's soldiers came towards us. Some were flying creatures and some could only run on the ground. The running creatures were as big as deer and the flying creatures were as small as eagles. Katashi and I nodded at each other knowing this could be our last time together. He had been a good companion and I'd try and make sure there would be more time we could spend together.
I attacked one of the running creatures and found myself evenly matched with it. I tried to bite its neck but it was too well defended. In a few quick motions it had tossed me and had me hit into another running creature.
Without even a second to think, I attacked the second running creature. This one I managed to cut its stomach open and it fell down in pain. I took this time to try and find Katashi. Dodging another running creature I found Katashi being overtaken by the flying creatures. Deciding to help him and not save myself, I ran towards him.
Before I got too close, a few flying creatures came towards me. I swam-flew up into the sky and the flying creatures followed me. Their small but tough bodies were a sight to see. For a little while we fought each other and our blood mixed with each other's. There was a soft sound and the creatures all went away. Worried, I went down to try and find Katashi. After a few minutes I found him.
I flew down to Katashi and saw his mangled corpse. I shifted back into my human form and touched his body. It was missing pieces, but its hand was still grasping his weapon. This body didn't affect me like the ones I had killed had. However, it was still disappointing to have my companion dead.
When I finally turned away from Katashi's body, I saw an image of Hijunaki.
"You shouldn't be sad about Katashi's passing, Rig." He said angrily and hissed.
"Why not?" I asked. "He was a strong spirit."
"Yes, but he slept with the woman Yamaka who I had marked as my own." Hijunaki said and disappeared. I was left alone again with Katashi's body.
Diversity
Diversity is something important to today's society. There are so many different types of people and ways of life that it is hard for me to pick out what's good and bad. I know people that are gay, bisexual, transgender, and have other orientations.
I would like to say that I am a defender, but I find myself backing away from some of these kinds of fights. Part of the problem is that I live with someone who thinks me being anything other than straight is something not to joke about.
I cannot wait until the day that people will be more accepting of each other. If that day doesn't come, at least have everyone have equal rights.
I would like to say that I am a defender, but I find myself backing away from some of these kinds of fights. Part of the problem is that I live with someone who thinks me being anything other than straight is something not to joke about.
I cannot wait until the day that people will be more accepting of each other. If that day doesn't come, at least have everyone have equal rights.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Sequels
I talk about three types of sequels: Horrible, Average, and Exceptional. Note: After recording video and sound for this video I realize there should've been four types. This is because some may be above average sequels but not exceptional. May need to make a follow up making a fourth category.
If that version does not work, try this version:
Thursday, June 2, 2011
The Mechanic (2011)
I have not seen the original.
Title: The Mechanic
Director: Simon West
Starring: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, and Donald Sutherland
Rated: R
Released: 2011
Rating: 3/5
Basic Plot: Arthur Bishop (a mechanic/assassin) is set up and hunted. On this journey he takes the son of a man he killed as his apprentice.
The Real Plot
There was hardly a plot to it. What I listed as the Basic Plot is shifting through the movie. However, I wasn't watching the movie for its plot. I was aware, before I watched it, that its plot wasn't the main thing. If you're looking for a plot filled story, this movie is not for you.
The Death Scenes
Now here is the real reason for seeing this movie. Since Jason Statham plays an assassin, you know there are going to have to be some killings in this movie. And the deaths scenes were fun to watch. They are gory, cruel, and are what I wanted.
Rape
The only part that really disturbed me was when Steve McKenna (played by Ben Foster) had to kill his first guy. It ends up involving Steve seducing his victim. The fact his victim is a guy has nothing to do with me thinking the scene is disturbing. It's the fact that the guy is older and preys on younger men/boys. Luckily they don't end up having sex.
The Ending
The ending was one of the highlights of the movie. A shining moment that I didn't really like. However, the fact that it is surprising is a good thing. The fact that it seemed to come out of nowhere and ruined a deep ending makes me not really like it.
Final Thoughts
You having a party and need an action movie to get drunk to? Then this is the movie for you. It doesn't have a real plot and is full of action. That would make a horrible movie, but The Mechanic makes it work. I must remind you again that I was prepared for the movie turning out like this and so wasn't disappointed.
Title: The Mechanic
Director: Simon West
Starring: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, and Donald Sutherland
Rated: R
Released: 2011
Rating: 3/5
Basic Plot: Arthur Bishop (a mechanic/assassin) is set up and hunted. On this journey he takes the son of a man he killed as his apprentice.
The Real Plot
There was hardly a plot to it. What I listed as the Basic Plot is shifting through the movie. However, I wasn't watching the movie for its plot. I was aware, before I watched it, that its plot wasn't the main thing. If you're looking for a plot filled story, this movie is not for you.
The Death Scenes
Now here is the real reason for seeing this movie. Since Jason Statham plays an assassin, you know there are going to have to be some killings in this movie. And the deaths scenes were fun to watch. They are gory, cruel, and are what I wanted.
Rape
The only part that really disturbed me was when Steve McKenna (played by Ben Foster) had to kill his first guy. It ends up involving Steve seducing his victim. The fact his victim is a guy has nothing to do with me thinking the scene is disturbing. It's the fact that the guy is older and preys on younger men/boys. Luckily they don't end up having sex.
The Ending
The ending was one of the highlights of the movie. A shining moment that I didn't really like. However, the fact that it is surprising is a good thing. The fact that it seemed to come out of nowhere and ruined a deep ending makes me not really like it.
Final Thoughts
You having a party and need an action movie to get drunk to? Then this is the movie for you. It doesn't have a real plot and is full of action. That would make a horrible movie, but The Mechanic makes it work. I must remind you again that I was prepared for the movie turning out like this and so wasn't disappointed.
Leslie Nielsen Has an Awesome Tombstone
Now that is how you do a tombstone. None of this sadness, but actually celebrating a life. That is how you should go out. Or at least your tombstone. I am going to have to start deciding a more clever saying to go on my tombstone.
It also fits in with the fact that Leslie Nielsen is a comedian. So it's perfect for him.
On one hand it could be a fart joke or referring to Rest in Peace (though who really thinks it's referring to the latter).
This lovely tombstone can be found at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Octomon: Finally Some Sense
Octomon's (whose real name is Nadya Suleman, which isn't nearly as catchy a name) doctor (Dr. Michael Kamrava) who impregnated her is getting his license revoked. Mind you he didn't just impregnate her with one kid but with eight.
Another option would've been to just to put him on probation, but the Medical Board found that wouldn't do much good.
Finally there is some sense in this! Finally a group of people are punishing those that brought this insanity on us. Maybe this means Octomon's time in the limelight is really coming to a close now.
Another option would've been to just to put him on probation, but the Medical Board found that wouldn't do much good.
Finally there is some sense in this! Finally a group of people are punishing those that brought this insanity on us. Maybe this means Octomon's time in the limelight is really coming to a close now.
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