Yes, I have been sucked into the Twilight universe. I bought the first book ages ago and never had that gravitational pull to read it until I saw an article about Stephenie Meyer's recent endeavor being leaked on the internet. I figured if this book was acheiving Harry Potter status, that I should finally pick it up and see what all the fuss was about. I started reading at 8:30-ish on Tuesday evening....
I didn't put the damn book down until I finished it at 3:00 Wednesday morning. I swear I'm an adult and can make the proper decisions on how much sleep I need to function in the morning, but I just could not stop reading. Then I was so upset at myself for not getting the other 3 books to find out what happens next. Don't you worry, I was at Borders the next day after work to pick them up.
The rest of the series didn't do it for me. Twilight was by far my favorite book out of the bunch even though the rest of the books had some character interaction that made me laugh out loud, or dare I write it swoon. I just loved all the characters in the series, even though the plot was not all that complicated. Yes, I know it's supposed to be a YA novel, whatever. Twilight had the feel of the author really loving the book and what she was creating. The other 3 books felt more like an agenda that the reader was put through to get through the contract that the author signed. I still felt the love the author has of the characters, just not a thought-through plot. It was the all-too familiar Harry Potter "let's tie up everything with a nice big bow" (minus some heartache).
I will, however, not be one of the millions in line for the movie. I already have how these characters interact, and look, in my head I'm a geek and will not have the characters defined by the movies ::cough Harry Potter cough:: I had a hard time reading the HP books after watching the movies because it forced my own version of the characters out of my head and was replaced by the actors.
Now with all my babbling about this book, I'm going to be late if I don't finish getting ready to meet my friend for lunch.
"Here's the thing...I've already gone crazy once. I know what my limits are." -Bella Swan
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
MTV VMA's 2008
Out of all the MTV award shows, this usually isn't my favorite due to MTV's brown nosing of all the typical artists they overplay and overexpose in every way possible. It's not really a huge surprise who wins (or who is nominated for that matter) or the performances they dub "outrageous" or "spectacular", when it's really a watered down, lip-synced, album version of the song.
Secondly, I watch MTV to get away from all the normal (i.e. important) news of the day and be entertained. When I turn on this channel, I know there's not going to be any educational program to get those brain cells moving....
So when the VMA host, Russell Brand, opens the show asking America to vote for Barack Obama.....WTF? I had no idea I was tuning into CNN and having some British "celebrity" ask me to vote for Obama since he is tired of the "dumb cowboy". Last time I checked, American citizens have the option of casting a vote in deciding the leader of the country. If Brand is clearly that passionate in the politics of the U.S., he should become a citizen and vote for Obama himself. Instead of getting on his soap box, at what couldn't be a more inappropriate venue, shut the hell up and tell some jokes about the industry that is present. MUSIC.
I would say this regardless of the candidate Russell was going to choose because I think it's wrong to use this platform to try and sway youngsters one way or another. If a message is to be said, it should be to go out there and do your research on each candidate to make the most informed decision on the platforms that are important to you. Not because some unknown bonehead on MTV says "vote for him".
He also chose to harp on the Jonas Brother's decision to wear purity rings. Really? Let's just give the message to kids who are like them that it's not cool to have a commitment to something as important as abstinence until marriage. Good going, MTV, no wonder there are so many teen pregnancies.
I have cringed (and booed) every time he takes the mic between all the performances and awards...
Now on to some of the awards and performances...
Britney Spears won best female video and pop video. Really? Really? Way to recognize the "train wreck of the year" and try to shove her "comeback" to the MTV crowd (even though we haven't stopped hearing her damn name considering she hasn't done anything substantial with her music). I'm glad this award show is honoring the main star of the supermarket tabloid trashy magazines.
Surprisingly, I liked Pink's performance. I liked the song she chose for the venue (very energetic) and I thought she looked fantastic.
I also liked Rihanna's performances. I think she can genuinely sing and she put on a good live show. She's got a unique voice, style, and doesn't look like a skinny bobble head doll.
As for the rap performances/awards: I'm clearly too old for this genre now. I don't get how a guy walking around without a shirt, his pants hanging past his butt, and holding his crotch, is appealing. I don't even remember what he was singing, or who it was, because I was distracted by the constant crotch-grabbing and trying to figure out if it was due to keeping his pants from sliding clear to his knees.
I heart Christina Aguilera. I just love her songs, her voice, and the fact that she can reinvent herself realistically. She's just who she is, take her or leave her. I was leery of her Lady Marmalade days, but I'm glad that was one of her shorter phases. I loved her recent album Back to Basics because I absolutely love the blend of genres she used. I also respect that her albums are so different and it clearly shows her growth as an artist, and as a woman.
There's less than half an hour left in the show and I'm over it.
"The joy of music should never be interrupted by a commercial." ~Leonard Bernstein
Secondly, I watch MTV to get away from all the normal (i.e. important) news of the day and be entertained. When I turn on this channel, I know there's not going to be any educational program to get those brain cells moving....
So when the VMA host, Russell Brand, opens the show asking America to vote for Barack Obama.....WTF? I had no idea I was tuning into CNN and having some British "celebrity" ask me to vote for Obama since he is tired of the "dumb cowboy". Last time I checked, American citizens have the option of casting a vote in deciding the leader of the country. If Brand is clearly that passionate in the politics of the U.S., he should become a citizen and vote for Obama himself. Instead of getting on his soap box, at what couldn't be a more inappropriate venue, shut the hell up and tell some jokes about the industry that is present. MUSIC.
I would say this regardless of the candidate Russell was going to choose because I think it's wrong to use this platform to try and sway youngsters one way or another. If a message is to be said, it should be to go out there and do your research on each candidate to make the most informed decision on the platforms that are important to you. Not because some unknown bonehead on MTV says "vote for him".
He also chose to harp on the Jonas Brother's decision to wear purity rings. Really? Let's just give the message to kids who are like them that it's not cool to have a commitment to something as important as abstinence until marriage. Good going, MTV, no wonder there are so many teen pregnancies.
I have cringed (and booed) every time he takes the mic between all the performances and awards...
Now on to some of the awards and performances...
Britney Spears won best female video and pop video. Really? Really? Way to recognize the "train wreck of the year" and try to shove her "comeback" to the MTV crowd (even though we haven't stopped hearing her damn name considering she hasn't done anything substantial with her music). I'm glad this award show is honoring the main star of the supermarket tabloid trashy magazines.
Surprisingly, I liked Pink's performance. I liked the song she chose for the venue (very energetic) and I thought she looked fantastic.
I also liked Rihanna's performances. I think she can genuinely sing and she put on a good live show. She's got a unique voice, style, and doesn't look like a skinny bobble head doll.
As for the rap performances/awards: I'm clearly too old for this genre now. I don't get how a guy walking around without a shirt, his pants hanging past his butt, and holding his crotch, is appealing. I don't even remember what he was singing, or who it was, because I was distracted by the constant crotch-grabbing and trying to figure out if it was due to keeping his pants from sliding clear to his knees.
I heart Christina Aguilera. I just love her songs, her voice, and the fact that she can reinvent herself realistically. She's just who she is, take her or leave her. I was leery of her Lady Marmalade days, but I'm glad that was one of her shorter phases. I loved her recent album Back to Basics because I absolutely love the blend of genres she used. I also respect that her albums are so different and it clearly shows her growth as an artist, and as a woman.
There's less than half an hour left in the show and I'm over it.
"The joy of music should never be interrupted by a commercial." ~Leonard Bernstein
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
I gave the new 90210 a chance...
only for a minute and a half.
That's how long it took for a lead actress with arms the size of my pinkie finger, to appear on screen. Just looking at her made me nauseous, unfortunately after just having dinner, I decided that there had to be something better on television than this. Click. I heart the Spike channel for airing Star Wars all the time...I love it.
Bobble-head actress - 0
Wookie - 1
It's not wise to upset a Wookie....
I finally finished The Other Boleyn Girl yesterday morning after staying up most of the night before trying to put a dent in the 600+ page book. I thought it was intriguing considering the overly observant detail got in the way of the story, but only at times. I can also trust that I'll never watch the movie because there's no way a condensed version of the book would be very good. Having 2 American actresses and an Australian actor portray the lead roles of people from a well-known period of British history doesn't seem right. Not that I don't love all the actors involved, but it seems like an average age was picked and there is no significant time elapsing. Oh well, on to another novel that has already been adapted into several films. I'm sure there will come a time when all movies will be from literature due to the lack of individual creativity in the movie biz..
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.
Charles W. Eliot (1834 - 1926)
That's how long it took for a lead actress with arms the size of my pinkie finger, to appear on screen. Just looking at her made me nauseous, unfortunately after just having dinner, I decided that there had to be something better on television than this. Click. I heart the Spike channel for airing Star Wars all the time...I love it.
Bobble-head actress - 0
Wookie - 1
It's not wise to upset a Wookie....
I finally finished The Other Boleyn Girl yesterday morning after staying up most of the night before trying to put a dent in the 600+ page book. I thought it was intriguing considering the overly observant detail got in the way of the story, but only at times. I can also trust that I'll never watch the movie because there's no way a condensed version of the book would be very good. Having 2 American actresses and an Australian actor portray the lead roles of people from a well-known period of British history doesn't seem right. Not that I don't love all the actors involved, but it seems like an average age was picked and there is no significant time elapsing. Oh well, on to another novel that has already been adapted into several films. I'm sure there will come a time when all movies will be from literature due to the lack of individual creativity in the movie biz..
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.
Charles W. Eliot (1834 - 1926)
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