False Expectations

The problem with good books that are adapted into movies is that if there is something somewhat lacking with the film, the inevitable question a person would have is "Is the book better?"

When that was asked about Stardust, I just deflected the question by saying, "I read the book for the words. I watched the movie for the visuals."

And from the trailer of the film, I was also asked before watching, "Please tell me he doesn't break up with his fiance to be with Claire Danes."

I was tempted to say, "If I tell you, will you not watch with us?"

And afterwards, when it was shown that there are situations when you want a couple to break up - such as when she doesn't deserve to be with someone as good as he is - I could have asked, "So you don't like it that he broke up with her?"

Sometimes, something other than what's on the screen can ruin a film for a viewer.

The Guilt Leash

This will give a totally new dimension to what I just wrote today in CSI, but sometimes being with friends, they want you to enjoy so much what they like that you're willing to be dragged around to see things that ultimately end up being doubly tiring especially since they want to stay out very late and you're the only one who has a long trip home ahead.

Drastic solution of the moment: limit these instances to once a month or longer, by saying I'm not available most of the weekends they invite, which isn't exactly a lie anyway.

Footnote: the picture above is from the American soldiers torturing Iraqi prisoners, which is the second time in a month I've used a picture here of such cruelty practices by abusive US citizens.

CK vs CK

Current science fiction shows taking advantage of actors from old science fiction shows (such as Star Trek people in Heroes) with Dean Cain appearing on Smallville as an immortal named Curtis Knox, leaving the doors open for a recurring role.

This seems to be a very interesting year for geek fans.

I'd Like to Lift Those

Still on shopping, this is one of the items I'm tempted to buy next time I'm in Japan Home Center, as mentioned in CSI.

Trust the Japanese to come up with a creative poster like this, considering the round containers are filled with liquid.

Reptilian Writing

One of the less than P100 purchases I made last Sunday, as detailed in CSI yesterday. Even with the ink run out, it's still a nice pocket toy.

Mediocre Work Will Out

You keep skipping your classes for laziness or spa treatments or to go out with friends and it will reflect in your work and in what the teacher grades you. You have no one to blame but yourself.

Never Stale

Weird Al's latest album (released last year) Straight Outta Lynwood has a lot of nice memorable songs, but none that are vocally challenging like Hardware Store or Horoscope for Today from his previous albums. You're Pitiful is a free download that wasn't part of the album though, due to declination not by the artist spoofed James Blunt but by the record label.