For some odd reason I have felt like updating this blog every time I saw a new movie. And here we are again with an enormous collection of new films fresh on my mind. For those of you who are fans of movies like Fight Club, I highly recommend Guy Ritchie movies... any of them, except for the Madonna ones. This includes Lock, Stock, and Two Smokin' Barrels, Revolver, and Snatch. These movies are for the pros, and definitely not for the faint of heart. These movies (along with a few others) helped me renew faith in the movies.
I had the pleasure to see The Soloist in theaters last night and I have to say that it wasn't necessarily what I was expecting. Not to say that it was a disappointment, but rather a beautiful look at passion, love, kindness, music, and friendship. Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx help you float away into a world where you forget that you're staring at a screen of folks only representing the truth. Good movies are still coming out.... thank God. Also, I just looked at a preview for a Sherlock Holmes movie by Guy Ritchie where Robert Downey plays Holmes, and Jude Law is Watson... how quaint. I spend hours on imdb.com sometimes and you'll never believe what I've found. Just go look at who's been in what it'll surprise you and make you go "Oh yeah!" and "That was THAT guy?"
School starts this Friday, I'm trying my hardest not to dread it, but school is what it is... dreadful. I know I'm overusing the three period pause tonight but I feel it represents my voice well in an inaudible way, ya know since this is... inaudible. Anyway, if anyone knows anything about part-time job opportunity I would definitely be interested.
Elementary my dear Watson,
Marcus C.
5.18.2009
4.25.2009
It's about being cool and seeming right.
I just watched a fantastic film that I highly recommend to everyone, Thank You for Smoking. This film follows Aaron Eckhardt who is the VP of a tobacco research company who is basically in the business to defend tobacco. He makes a point that his job is to be right. There is an interesting scene when the character is spending time with his son. He begins to give him an example of what he does by saying that he wants to prove that vanilla is the best icecream flavor there is. And of course his son says, "no chocolate is the best." Then Eckhardt begins to question, "How can you prove that chocolate is the be-all end-all of flavors?" You can't we could spend all day running in circles. Instead he points out that it's all about having the choice of flavors, and he's right. I don't know if that's exactly the point that was made but I was just enthralled with the simple truths of the movie.
Besides the fact that I now know that it's not a good idea to debate with Aaron Eckhardt on any topic, I am having a wonderful time back in Auburn. I was never in limbo as I previously stated I was home all along and it's where it's gonna be for the next 2 or so years until I am holding a degree in my hand. That day now seems so much more glorious. If I could only get up for those 8 0'clocks.
Since being back I've enjoyed a Jimmy John's #11, A Niffer's Chicago Burger, A late evening romp through Wal-mart, and of course I watched The Dark Knight on the jumbo-tron in Jordan-Hare stadium while lying on the field. I've also had the pleasure of driving up and down streets with construction everywhere (this will never end I can guarantee you). But like I've said before I am home and it feels right. Who wants to get a meal?
"Cigarettes in Space... wouldn't they all explode from the oxygen only environment?"
"Probably, but that can be fixed with one line: 'Oh Thank God we invented the whatever machine...thingy."
Thank you for smoking,
Marcus C.
Besides the fact that I now know that it's not a good idea to debate with Aaron Eckhardt on any topic, I am having a wonderful time back in Auburn. I was never in limbo as I previously stated I was home all along and it's where it's gonna be for the next 2 or so years until I am holding a degree in my hand. That day now seems so much more glorious. If I could only get up for those 8 0'clocks.
Since being back I've enjoyed a Jimmy John's #11, A Niffer's Chicago Burger, A late evening romp through Wal-mart, and of course I watched The Dark Knight on the jumbo-tron in Jordan-Hare stadium while lying on the field. I've also had the pleasure of driving up and down streets with construction everywhere (this will never end I can guarantee you). But like I've said before I am home and it feels right. Who wants to get a meal?
"Cigarettes in Space... wouldn't they all explode from the oxygen only environment?"
"Probably, but that can be fixed with one line: 'Oh Thank God we invented the whatever machine...thingy."
Thank you for smoking,
Marcus C.
4.21.2009
Spaghetti Heartburn is Key
Anxiety is a killer. I don't particularly know if this brand of stress is due to me worrying about getting down to Auburn or not, but I'll tell you one thing. I'd sure rather be down further south doing nothing than up here doing nothing. I know that last statement was pure genius so you don't have to tell me twice. My mind jumps hoops over the fact that I'm going to be taking classes a month from now and I have a full 18 hour fall semester ahead of me. I'm supposed to go back in there and kick tail as if I'm the best college student in the world? What the hell? I know that I'm capable of getting an A in every single class and getting done with all of the work ALONG WITH being in theatre productions and kicking butt in those. But come on.......the stress is a little bothersome and can you blame me?
The reality is that I have nothing to prove to anyone. I know what I'm capable of. But it's about doing my best because there is no reason that I should slack off because I think it's not worth it in the long run. It may not be that big of a deal to get C's in all my courses, but I can't go do that now that I'm revisiting the "bane of my existence". I have to conquer it. It's now my knight in shining armor moment, and the princess is the degree. I know... it's lame. But the point is that there is a greater good here to be conquered. And it's not really a literal concrete thing. It's more of an idea that consumes my mind and fills me with utter ANXIETY.
This has been a really odd late night post, but hopefully everyone will enjoy this short and sweet rant that gives a little insight to my emotions currently.
Zassi is Sassi,
Marcus C.
The reality is that I have nothing to prove to anyone. I know what I'm capable of. But it's about doing my best because there is no reason that I should slack off because I think it's not worth it in the long run. It may not be that big of a deal to get C's in all my courses, but I can't go do that now that I'm revisiting the "bane of my existence". I have to conquer it. It's now my knight in shining armor moment, and the princess is the degree. I know... it's lame. But the point is that there is a greater good here to be conquered. And it's not really a literal concrete thing. It's more of an idea that consumes my mind and fills me with utter ANXIETY.
This has been a really odd late night post, but hopefully everyone will enjoy this short and sweet rant that gives a little insight to my emotions currently.
Zassi is Sassi,Marcus C.
4.17.2009
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the dogs of war
So I don't know about you but every now and then I get myself stuck in the YouTube world surfing the visual inter-webs for something of note. Lately I have been running into a collection of vegetarian videos (along with some Christian Bale stuff including American Psycho clips) but that has nothing to do with vegans. I have come across this dude Onision... yeah I dunno either I'm guessing his parents were hippies, and it would certainly explain the vegan thing. Anyway if you have a chance to check him out... don't.
This guy spends a lot of his time making videos that bash everyone who essentially, believes in god, eats meat, supports this country, or has a brain. He makes videos starting with a legitimate cause, being a vegetarian. I find nothing wrong with vegans, in fact they are normal people that choose not to eat meat. I think that if it helps promote a better lifestyle then go for it I'm all for it, but I'm not going to be a vegetarian because I'm simply not concerned about it. And watching this genius's videos don't concern me either. Either way it's just another prime example of people who have no real education behind their cause (besides copying from what they heard someone else say). And it shows that ignorantly blaming people for random sins doesn't attract an audience. If there's no love in your mission, there's no mission, just a bunch of hate and ignorance. And how can you not be self absorbed when all you're doing is preaching about how you're right and everyone else is wrong? Is that not exactly the kind of thing you're tagging on other folks? I simply do not see how people can be this stupid. Excuse my ignorance but it's very sad. That is all for that *claps hands clean*
A friend recently told me that the people in the apartment below him were blasting music and wouldn't turn it down so he stomped on the floor. Then they turned it up and yelled "Is it loud enough for you?" He didn't reply but if he could have he would have taken his new 10/22 and proceeded downstairs knocking on there door. "Is this real enough for you?" haha, oh man, good times.
Think with your dipstick Jimmy!
Marcus C.
This guy spends a lot of his time making videos that bash everyone who essentially, believes in god, eats meat, supports this country, or has a brain. He makes videos starting with a legitimate cause, being a vegetarian. I find nothing wrong with vegans, in fact they are normal people that choose not to eat meat. I think that if it helps promote a better lifestyle then go for it I'm all for it, but I'm not going to be a vegetarian because I'm simply not concerned about it. And watching this genius's videos don't concern me either. Either way it's just another prime example of people who have no real education behind their cause (besides copying from what they heard someone else say). And it shows that ignorantly blaming people for random sins doesn't attract an audience. If there's no love in your mission, there's no mission, just a bunch of hate and ignorance. And how can you not be self absorbed when all you're doing is preaching about how you're right and everyone else is wrong? Is that not exactly the kind of thing you're tagging on other folks? I simply do not see how people can be this stupid. Excuse my ignorance but it's very sad. That is all for that *claps hands clean*
A friend recently told me that the people in the apartment below him were blasting music and wouldn't turn it down so he stomped on the floor. Then they turned it up and yelled "Is it loud enough for you?" He didn't reply but if he could have he would have taken his new 10/22 and proceeded downstairs knocking on there door. "Is this real enough for you?" haha, oh man, good times.
Think with your dipstick Jimmy!
Marcus C.
4.07.2009
I suppose there are worse things
It's about that time. I'll be moving back to Auburn sometime in the next month and I'll be there all summer to pick my college career back up and keep truckin'. I'm ready to be down there with my buddies partaking of the leaf (no I'm not talking about Mary Jane) and listening to big band. I have seen the importance that college has for me and so I'm gonna go back and essentially kick some tail.
There is something about admitting when you are wrong and taking it like a man, that makes me cringe. I had to go through a whole phase of looking for work and feeling as if I wasn't trying hard enough or really ernestly looking for a job. Then I started getting in the face of some places and adding more applications, but no one responded. I stood back and realized that it had nothing to do with a bad economy, or that no one wanted to hire me cause I looked weird. God was showing me a very basic reality. I saw that I was clearly not meant to start my life in the real world like that so early. There is nothing wrong with playing the game a little and doing the whole college thing. In reality whether someone cares about my degree or not, I will be presented with new opportunities. I'm a theatre performance major for goodness sake. How can I not run into interesting situations. Rocky Horror Picture Show accounts for one of those things (I wasnt hanging out with Mary Jane then either). In all seriousness though, I have new perspective. There is an art to it, if you will. College doesn't look like one of those ridiculous pointless things I have to accomplish in my life to be someone. It's all part of the journey. Where is yours going?
I made a new picture for my blog up there ^^ I crossed out the eyes because I think it's not about what we see or literally perceive. There is importance in imagination and pure belief.
We should have been friendses all alongsies,
Marcus C.
There is something about admitting when you are wrong and taking it like a man, that makes me cringe. I had to go through a whole phase of looking for work and feeling as if I wasn't trying hard enough or really ernestly looking for a job. Then I started getting in the face of some places and adding more applications, but no one responded. I stood back and realized that it had nothing to do with a bad economy, or that no one wanted to hire me cause I looked weird. God was showing me a very basic reality. I saw that I was clearly not meant to start my life in the real world like that so early. There is nothing wrong with playing the game a little and doing the whole college thing. In reality whether someone cares about my degree or not, I will be presented with new opportunities. I'm a theatre performance major for goodness sake. How can I not run into interesting situations. Rocky Horror Picture Show accounts for one of those things (I wasnt hanging out with Mary Jane then either). In all seriousness though, I have new perspective. There is an art to it, if you will. College doesn't look like one of those ridiculous pointless things I have to accomplish in my life to be someone. It's all part of the journey. Where is yours going?
I made a new picture for my blog up there ^^ I crossed out the eyes because I think it's not about what we see or literally perceive. There is importance in imagination and pure belief.
We should have been friendses all alongsies,
Marcus C.
3.31.2009
It's not for you to decide genius...
For one, I am very excited to be using this blog again, but I have been hesitant in starting to write again. I think I'm apprehensive about how intelligent my blog will sound and whether that will effect how many people will actually jump on and read. Either way, this should be a fun journey discovering new things and I hope that you all can be a part of it.
One thing I have been thinking about lately is the role of the film. I've seen lots of different flicks in my short period here on Earth and I can honestly say that I try to seek out the meaning of each film. I want to weigh whether the director actually wanted to portray something or just cash-in on a terrible idea (a.k.a. Date Movie, Scary Movie, Put a simple adjective in this blank because there is no substance to this idea...Movie). This kind of thing I typically push off as cynical, sad, and a ploy to get people to pay to watch terrible movies like this. But then there's the critic. There are so many people or friends that I talk to about movies and whether they thought they were good or not. If it was a bad one I often get the "Oh it was way too long", "It didn't make any sense", "It was terribly done". But then I go see these films and discover that I think the exact opposite about them. I feel as though we have lost the true art of the film in so many ways. People don't use their brain to experience the movie anymore. They instead resort to using only eyes and ears. These are essential parts to taking in a movie I know, but there is so much more we are missing. A lot of vision goes into creating a spectacle like this so we can share in the creator's vision. I just hope that the art does not get completely destroyed.
There is one film in particular that is being worked on based on the book "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller. I am particularly excited about this becoming a film because I have waited for ages to see something come from the mind of a Christian and see that portrayed on film in a very real way. It's going to be exciting to see this come to life and hopefully force people to think about their spirituality. It's going to be refreshing.
I would love to be a part of this movie while it's in the making. I would go as far to say that I could play a fantastic Don Miller in this movie. I feel as if he writes how I think, or at least how I wish I could think. If I find anything out about casting calls I'm totally going.
I hope you enjoyed a more serious entry about something that I feel strongly for. I will keep you updated.
For some reason I just don't like the pickles,
Marcus C.
One thing I have been thinking about lately is the role of the film. I've seen lots of different flicks in my short period here on Earth and I can honestly say that I try to seek out the meaning of each film. I want to weigh whether the director actually wanted to portray something or just cash-in on a terrible idea (a.k.a. Date Movie, Scary Movie, Put a simple adjective in this blank because there is no substance to this idea...Movie). This kind of thing I typically push off as cynical, sad, and a ploy to get people to pay to watch terrible movies like this. But then there's the critic. There are so many people or friends that I talk to about movies and whether they thought they were good or not. If it was a bad one I often get the "Oh it was way too long", "It didn't make any sense", "It was terribly done". But then I go see these films and discover that I think the exact opposite about them. I feel as though we have lost the true art of the film in so many ways. People don't use their brain to experience the movie anymore. They instead resort to using only eyes and ears. These are essential parts to taking in a movie I know, but there is so much more we are missing. A lot of vision goes into creating a spectacle like this so we can share in the creator's vision. I just hope that the art does not get completely destroyed.
There is one film in particular that is being worked on based on the book "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller. I am particularly excited about this becoming a film because I have waited for ages to see something come from the mind of a Christian and see that portrayed on film in a very real way. It's going to be exciting to see this come to life and hopefully force people to think about their spirituality. It's going to be refreshing.
I would love to be a part of this movie while it's in the making. I would go as far to say that I could play a fantastic Don Miller in this movie. I feel as if he writes how I think, or at least how I wish I could think. If I find anything out about casting calls I'm totally going.
I hope you enjoyed a more serious entry about something that I feel strongly for. I will keep you updated.
For some reason I just don't like the pickles,
Marcus C.
3.13.2009
Oh Crap! What did you do?
I am going to write more. Hopefully I can get more folks to read more. I knew I'd come back to this.
Weaksauce,
Marcus C.
Weaksauce,
Marcus C.
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