No Children. No Future. No More Babysitters Club.
The bleak and Debbie Downer of a film, Children of Men, wasn’t as lame as I had imagined it to be. After all, Clive Owen is in it and he has a knack of commanding attention or, at least, my full undivided attention. The idea of a world without children is a little farfetched but just imagine the possibilities: quiet restaurants, movie theaters and the total absence of Heelys. Where do I sign up? Micheal Caine’s preformance was the most illuminating aspect of the film since realistic violence (or, dare I say it, Iraq-esque street warfare?) doesn’t do much to enlighten.
On a similar note, it seems that Fearless is Jet Li’s final martial arts film ending his long and prosperous production of wire stunts. Wushu, you’ll be reminded 15 times in the bonus portion of the DVD, is about making peace without violence. Wushu is not about nearly punching your fist through your enemy’s chest consequently causing his lungs to explode. After all these years, it turns out Jet Li is not of the Mortal Kombat philosophy. According his interview on the DVD (in which he continually refers to himself in the third person), Jet Li is a Tibetan Buddhist which means he’ll rip out your heart but in a nice way.
I started a few knitting projects over the Christmas break. I tried knitting a sock using aluminum needles which turned into a complete disaster. My stitches kept slipping off the needle while others would curl around until I ended up with an enormous, knotted waste of time. So, I moved on to a doggy sweater. I started knitting it while watching a movie which meant I dropped stiches and created holes throughout the piece. It’s also supposed to fit a cocker spaniel but, from the looks of it, I just might be able to squeeze it over the head of some unsuspecting rodent. I guess this is what all the instructional books meant by Gauge your work before starting the project. Psh, now you tell me.
January 18th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Ah the long awaited return of sarcastic movie reviews, Croaker is very glad to see that people on Croaker’s blogroll are creative if not completely constructive about making things.
January 19th, 2007 at 2:33 am
I havn’t seen either of the movies. But I do like your reviews. Just the way you say things I guess.
Good luck with the knitting. I know I would never be able to do that. And right now, no time either. :/
Love the layout byt he way.
January 20th, 2007 at 10:56 am
Thanks, Becca and Croaker…I think.
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:19 am
At least you actually finish projects. The only thing I’m good at is half-finished scarves.
February 2nd, 2007 at 5:59 pm
A world without children. Know what I’d call that?
Heaven.
Best of luck on your knitting. I tried to knit a sock once. It was so big I could fit both feet in it. Yeah, gauge is important.