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November 30, 2004
November 28, 2004
the leftorium links
Go here to protest on inauguration day [via Michael Moore]
Naughty Bits | Wonkette
Dude, I'm totally going to buy this!
ipod goons
November 24, 2004
the da vinci code
The Da Vinci Code, the movie, will be starring none other than Tom Hanks.
I love reading any news about this upcoming movie, because I read the book in lightning speed. I also predicted with lightning speed that this would easily become a huge blockbuster, and it appears that some feel that same way. They've cast Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, the scholar on the hunt for the holy grail. I'd imagine that many of the characters are not as important, although, Ron Howard knows what he's doing and he'll make sure to cast good people along side Tom Hanks.
I think it's going to be a while then for this movie. Why am I writing about it now? Good question. Keep posted here as I try to get some news together about the movie to report back on. Read more. [Newsweek]
November 21, 2004
the spongebob squarepants movie review
My friends and I caught The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie last night at Webster Place.
I loved this movie. I thought it was great fun and I look forward to watching the SpongeBob show much more now that I have a fine appreciation for the characters. That being said, onto the movie review (with slight spoilers).
The movie is basically the same as every SpongeBob episode that I've ever seen, although this is clearly meant for any kid that has a decent attention span (or any semi-adult that has a decent attention span for things that are funny). The theater we went to, which should have been packed, was nearly empty. This is quite surprising considering that this is in the heart of one of Chicago's trendiest shopping district, complete with all the Jamba Juice and California Pizza that you can find.
The story of SpongeBob SquarePants starts with SB expecting a big promotion in the form of Manager at the soon-to-be-opened Krusty Krab 2. Of course, the movie begins with something the audience doesn't expect. SpongeBob does not get the promotion he deserved, and he's on a mission to prove to himself and everybody else that he's not the kid that everyone thinks he is. Along the way, Patrick and SpongeBob run into extreme danger with a smile on their faces. They learn the value of cherishing your youth, yet ever constantly growing older and facing new adventures. All in all, a wonderful children's movie that not quite as equally enjoyable for adults. Yes, it was very funny. But, I'd say that it's not a movie I need to own or see more than once necessarily.
November 18, 2004
the spongebob squarepants movie
I'm totally going to see this the second I have the chance. I can't believe I've put off the genius of this show for too long.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
November 17, 2004
i promise i'll be back
It appears that I haven't touched The Leftorium in a while. I have to say that I have quite the political hangover, and I don't imagine that I'll come back to trying to write about politics.
I'll be using this site where I can discuss and blog about a lot of other topics that are of interest to me (besides music). I'll be back, very soon, probably this evening. I need to do my Shrek 2 review.
November 08, 2004
eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
You can definitely get a good idea of this story from reading the reviews on Amazon.com, but I'll give you my thoughts. My wife and I invited over some friends to watch the movie last night before the JT and the Clouds show at Gunther Murphy's.
This was one of the most clever movies that I've ever seen. Spoilers don't even tell the whole story, as the audience gets to see Jim Carrey in his first real performance. The movie is billed as on offbeat romantic comedy, but the comedy is either very dark or very hidden in many places. I found it funny, but I could see how nobody else would really be laughing...
The story of Joel and Clementine and their somewhat twisted past is where the movie begins and ends, with the history thrown in the middle. The movie focuses on the dreams and memories of Joel, and they do a great job of showing you what he dreams and how the mind can control dreams and thoughts in a very conscious way.
Honestly, I don't know what to say about it other than it was a very clever, smart love story. It definitely gave me the same feeling that Lost in Translation gave me, so if you enjoyed that movie I'm sure you'd enjoy ESSM. Give it a rent and I'm sure you'll be happy...
Recommendations: Kottke
November 03, 2004
final election reflections, not projections
Some of the roundup today has been spectacular to say the least.
Anyone Know How to Make a Noose? (James Wolcott), Stages (a.whole), TalkLeft Statement on Election, It's Rebuilding Time for the Dems (Electablog), Criminal (Airbag), and Electing to Leave (Harpers)
I can say with great certainty that living in Chicago, IL, a state that easily elected Kerry and more easily elected Barack Obama (come on, like Alan Keyes even had close to a chance), has left me completely jaded. I assumed that everyone else in the world felt the same way I did. Maybe because that's all I really read (as evidenced by this blog). I can look forward to see that there's nothing to look forward to from this administration. Let's hope I'm wrong...
Update: Michael Moore's Faces of the Fallen, Pandagon's bum-out, Eschaton: Onward
it's the end of the world as we know it...
I can't believe it, America. I'm super glad to report that I'm so completely disenfranchised by the entire thing. I think today will probably sum up my political interest. A nice short-lived political blogging career, but a good one at that.
How the hell could this happen? Seriously, I feel slightly sick. How could George W. Bush have taken so much of the popular vote? Did John Kerry suck that bad?
November 02, 2004
conservatives declare war on the internet
Well, in all seriousness, it was probably Nader's crew.
I just got my vote in to come home to quite a lot of buzz on the internet today as well. There's really so much to take in. Just turn on the TV. Turn on CNN. Go to Wonkette. Go to Instapundit. Oh wait, they're all broken. I hope that everyone did try to exercise their right today by voting in what could be the most pivotal election of our generation. The X Generation? I've always hated that. Actually, I think I'm in a generation all my own. Shouldn't we all have our own generation?
Update: I'm so glad that I actually got through to this blog and learned that I will never read such horrible crap like this again. Crap, I say!
last minute thoughts
Uhm, Kerry's going to win. Awesome! Once again, just my prediction of how the world wants to be, not how it has to be.
November 01, 2004
election day pre-thread
Update: Some last minute endorsements are all around, obviously. Check them out, and stay tuned for all results reported.
The internet is alive today. Although, I'm sure the rest of the world is, but mine seems to focus around work and the internet. Here's my collection of stuff that I read today. I know that I'm even later than most to get my message out there, but I still think late is better than never...GO VOTE TOMORROW! It's something simple that we can all do to change the world.
Music Bloggers for Democracy (largehearted boy, songs:illinois, and many more on the posts)
Kottke.org Presidential Endorsement
Michael Moore: One Day Left
Kerry Heading for a Large Victory?
Feel free to discuss at length how / who / where / why you're voting. As Paris Hilton would say, "that's hot..."
osama bin surprised
There's definitely some ideas floating around that the American public might get a surprise in their news headlines today. I'm not sure what the surprise might be, but it really could be anything from Osama Bin Laden suddenly becoming found to the federal government supporting the ballsy Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and announcing that we are now allowed to import Canadian drugs. Whatever it might be, keep your eyes peeled today and please go vote tomorrow. I think every state is going to be the difference in this election, and your vote might be the one that decides it!
P.S. This is my 100th post on The Leftorium. Thank you for your support so far. Email me any suggestions that you'd like to see...