Yes, the Teen Mom star Amber Portwood star tried to commit suicide. The mother of Gary Shirley made the call. Amber is not injured.
I am confused about this. She tried to commit suicide and wasn't injured? I have read that she was depressed and so Gary Shirley's mother made the call.
I am someone who is clinically depressed so I hope any suicidal feelings are washed away. I have read that she has other troubles and wouldn't be surprised if that part of her life is catching up with her.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
A cool concept is neat, but it needs to last throughout the entire movie.
Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Based on the Short Story by: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Director: David Fincher
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton
Rated: PG-13
Released: 2008
Rating: 3/5
Oscars: 3
Basic Plot: Benjamin Button is born old and grows up into a baby.
The Concept
The concept for this movie is very neat. How would a person grow up old and die young? Besides getting to see this acted out on screen, there is symbolism for those that dig that sort of thing. To me, though, this movie's draw of a person growing up backwards doesn't last long. 30-40 minutes go on and then it loses its charm and this is a 2 hour and 30 minute movie (or a little longer). The slow pace does wear down on one (and this from someone who is mesmerized by 2001: A Space Odyssey all the way through) though there are scenes that make you feel decent for waiting.
Daisy
When Benjamin has his first interaction with Daisy it's very clear that Daisy is his love interest. It's not very subtle which makes their first time together like a bright light shining in your face shouting that they're meant to be together forever. Benjamin does die in her arms, but they do go through some turmoil. Plus, both Daisy and Benjamin get love interests, besides each other, during the movie. So the movie does get some brownie points for that.
Benjamin's Adopted Mother
This woman is a very amusing part of the movie. She is the one to first accept Benjamin and keep him safe. If I had to pick a favorite person of the movie, it would be her. Her strength and faith are very comforting to watch on screen. Benjamin goes away for awhile and she always accepts him back in.
Final Thoughts
Cinema Snobs will really dig this movie as it's slow, drawn out, and has symbolism. Other people that were attracted by the concept only, don't bother watching it. Myself, I can tell the beauty of the film but it had the failings of not holding my interests for the entire movie and making me wonder if it was worth watching the entire movie.
Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Based on the Short Story by: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Director: David Fincher
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton
Rated: PG-13
Released: 2008
Rating: 3/5
Oscars: 3
Basic Plot: Benjamin Button is born old and grows up into a baby.
The Concept
The concept for this movie is very neat. How would a person grow up old and die young? Besides getting to see this acted out on screen, there is symbolism for those that dig that sort of thing. To me, though, this movie's draw of a person growing up backwards doesn't last long. 30-40 minutes go on and then it loses its charm and this is a 2 hour and 30 minute movie (or a little longer). The slow pace does wear down on one (and this from someone who is mesmerized by 2001: A Space Odyssey all the way through) though there are scenes that make you feel decent for waiting.
Daisy
When Benjamin has his first interaction with Daisy it's very clear that Daisy is his love interest. It's not very subtle which makes their first time together like a bright light shining in your face shouting that they're meant to be together forever. Benjamin does die in her arms, but they do go through some turmoil. Plus, both Daisy and Benjamin get love interests, besides each other, during the movie. So the movie does get some brownie points for that.
Benjamin's Adopted Mother
This woman is a very amusing part of the movie. She is the one to first accept Benjamin and keep him safe. If I had to pick a favorite person of the movie, it would be her. Her strength and faith are very comforting to watch on screen. Benjamin goes away for awhile and she always accepts him back in.
Final Thoughts
Cinema Snobs will really dig this movie as it's slow, drawn out, and has symbolism. Other people that were attracted by the concept only, don't bother watching it. Myself, I can tell the beauty of the film but it had the failings of not holding my interests for the entire movie and making me wonder if it was worth watching the entire movie.
Monday, June 13, 2011
X2 (2003)
I dive into the X-Men movies after years of staying away from them.
Title: X2
Series: X-Men
Based on the Comic series started by: Stan Lee
Director: Bryan Singer
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, and Halle Berry
Rated: PG-13
Released: 2003
Rating: 4/5
Basic Plot: An enemy has come that threatens all mutants. This leads the X-Men and Magneto's mutants to join as one team.
Nightcrawler
Many people love Nightcrawler in this movie. I must agree with them. While I don't love him in this movie, he is a very good character. The fact that he is religious doesn't take away from his good character (since he isn't one to shove a bible into your face or say you're wrong for not believing in God). He is also very amusing and I like the reason for his tattoos.
Jean Grey Foreshadowings
There are many instances of Jean Grey's future turn into the Phoenix in this movie. The fact that she suddenly gets increased abilities (that include her being able to explode bombs) and her eyes turn fiery indicates the coming change. I probably would've missed the foreshadowing if I didn't know that the Dark Phoenix Saga is dealt with in X3: The Last Stand.
Lady Deathstrike
I must admit she is sexy and cool. There are hints throughout the movie that she isn't all she seems to be. The constant knuckle cracking indicates she is a female Wolverine. I would complain it's a cheap trick to take a male character and make him have a female version, but I don't care in Lady Deathstrike's case. I realized early on that the sound she was making was too loud to be normal. She was one of my favorite characters in this movie, nevermind that she hardly (if ever) speaks.
Final Thoughts
This is a highly enjoyable film. It is, in short: Kick ass. Iceman's coming out to his parents draws a clear parallel to a gay coming out (one of the lines being: Have you ever tried not being a mutant?). While there is a connection with mutants being treated like gays (and that is very good and thoughtful) the action also holds up really well. In fact, if the action wasn't done as well as it was, the movie would've suffered.
Title: X2
Series: X-Men
Based on the Comic series started by: Stan Lee
Director: Bryan Singer
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, and Halle Berry
Rated: PG-13
Released: 2003
Rating: 4/5
Basic Plot: An enemy has come that threatens all mutants. This leads the X-Men and Magneto's mutants to join as one team.
Nightcrawler
Many people love Nightcrawler in this movie. I must agree with them. While I don't love him in this movie, he is a very good character. The fact that he is religious doesn't take away from his good character (since he isn't one to shove a bible into your face or say you're wrong for not believing in God). He is also very amusing and I like the reason for his tattoos.
Jean Grey Foreshadowings
There are many instances of Jean Grey's future turn into the Phoenix in this movie. The fact that she suddenly gets increased abilities (that include her being able to explode bombs) and her eyes turn fiery indicates the coming change. I probably would've missed the foreshadowing if I didn't know that the Dark Phoenix Saga is dealt with in X3: The Last Stand.
Lady Deathstrike
I must admit she is sexy and cool. There are hints throughout the movie that she isn't all she seems to be. The constant knuckle cracking indicates she is a female Wolverine. I would complain it's a cheap trick to take a male character and make him have a female version, but I don't care in Lady Deathstrike's case. I realized early on that the sound she was making was too loud to be normal. She was one of my favorite characters in this movie, nevermind that she hardly (if ever) speaks.
Final Thoughts
This is a highly enjoyable film. It is, in short: Kick ass. Iceman's coming out to his parents draws a clear parallel to a gay coming out (one of the lines being: Have you ever tried not being a mutant?). While there is a connection with mutants being treated like gays (and that is very good and thoughtful) the action also holds up really well. In fact, if the action wasn't done as well as it was, the movie would've suffered.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
What's the best thing that has happened to you so far in 2011?
I met Brian Zepf n.n
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Weekly Update: 6/11/2011
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It is a very Christian film but the action is sort of worth it. Those looking for a good movie adaptation of the book (which was very allegorical) should look elsewhere.
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2: The Mechanic (2011)
Wow, this one wasn't written this week.
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1: Q&A: The Green 3
Thanks to you all for showing interest in this Q&A! Hopefully the majority of you who watched it will go ahead and read the series The Green!
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Subeta
Top 5 Posts This Week:
5: S&N: The Change 5
This chapter of S&N ends the section The Change with a bang!
Views: 3
4: Weiner Photo Lie Revealed
Of course I had to write something about Weiner.
Views: 5
3: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
It is a very Christian film but the action is sort of worth it. Those looking for a good movie adaptation of the book (which was very allegorical) should look elsewhere.
Views: 6
2: The Mechanic (2011)
Wow, this one wasn't written this week.
Views: 7
1: Q&A: The Green 3
Thanks to you all for showing interest in this Q&A! Hopefully the majority of you who watched it will go ahead and read the series The Green!
Views: 30
What's the most exciting thing that happened to you today?
I had coffee and then a glass of milk.
Sushi, Sake, and Tanuki: Another Viewpoint 5
I looked over Katashi's body and knew what I had to do. It wouldn't be good for such a strong person to be eaten by the wolves and vultures. No, he should become one with this place. I shifted into a large, bulky form with shovel-like hands.
A few minutes of digging in the dirt and there was a sizable hole. It wasn't a perfect shape, but it would do. I shifted back into a human and dragged Katashi over to the hole. Katashi was thin, but he still felt heavy to me. This was probably due to me not being used to lifting a human in my human form.
As I was about to drop Katashi in the hole, I realized that he deserved a better sending off.
"Katashi, I hope that, if there is an afterlife, you are being rewarded in it." I said and pushed him down. When his body crashed into the bottom of the hole, I wished I was one that could give a big speech. But I wasn't. He deserved something good to send him off. Something better than my words.
"Katashi, out of respect for you, I am adding your name onto my own." I said to his body. "With this I will remember you long after everyone else has forgotten you."
I then shifted back into the form I had used to dig the hole so I could fill it back up. Afterwards, I shifted into an owl and flew away into the night. As I flew I thought about Katashi's most important message. The message about just having sex and not loving so that one could stay safe and not hurt.
I remembered Sajoki and thought about how horrible it would be if I had never loved her. At the same time, if I hadn't loved her I wouldn't hurt now. Did I really want this much hurt to be with me every time I found someone that looked good? No, no I didn't.
With that thought, I decided to follow on in Katashi's legacy.
A few minutes of digging in the dirt and there was a sizable hole. It wasn't a perfect shape, but it would do. I shifted back into a human and dragged Katashi over to the hole. Katashi was thin, but he still felt heavy to me. This was probably due to me not being used to lifting a human in my human form.
As I was about to drop Katashi in the hole, I realized that he deserved a better sending off.
"Katashi, I hope that, if there is an afterlife, you are being rewarded in it." I said and pushed him down. When his body crashed into the bottom of the hole, I wished I was one that could give a big speech. But I wasn't. He deserved something good to send him off. Something better than my words.
"Katashi, out of respect for you, I am adding your name onto my own." I said to his body. "With this I will remember you long after everyone else has forgotten you."
I then shifted back into the form I had used to dig the hole so I could fill it back up. Afterwards, I shifted into an owl and flew away into the night. As I flew I thought about Katashi's most important message. The message about just having sex and not loving so that one could stay safe and not hurt.
I remembered Sajoki and thought about how horrible it would be if I had never loved her. At the same time, if I hadn't loved her I wouldn't hurt now. Did I really want this much hurt to be with me every time I found someone that looked good? No, no I didn't.
With that thought, I decided to follow on in Katashi's legacy.
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