And Now For Something Completely Different (1)...
Well, once again, it's Sunday... atleast in my part of the world. To tell you the truth, I did not feel like posting today...I don't know... I mean usually I like to post and tell everybody what's going on and bore them with my petty happenings, and make them feel like slitting their wrists by my corny jokes. I also like to crib at others who don't post regularly, and act all high and mighty.
Somehow, I didn't feel like doing all that today...and I have no idea why. But, out of fear of falling into the category of those who I like to scream at, I decided to post...finally.
So, well, life here is moving along I suppose. It's already November, and I've got a lotta stuff lined up for the next couple of weeks. End of term tests, movies to see (seriously, these people like to release good movies as soon as I decide to have tests!), preparing myself for the onslaught of my first Canadian winter...by the way, tonight it's supposed to touch 0 degrees, but apparently, it'll feel like -5! Kickass! All this fluctuation in the temperature...it hit 14 degrees today, and was rather warm...
I've realised I love to rant...and this blog gives me a chance to do it without anybody cutting me off! I love this place! Ah yes, the Blog, my fortress of solitude...okay that didn't make much sense.
Anyway, what else is happening here, you ask? "A lot's kicking foxy", in the words of Basil, from Austin Powers in Goldmember. Only problem is, I'm not sure what exactly it is that is kicking... But as soon as I find out, I'll make sure to tell you ALL!
And so my friends, it is time once again for:
And Now For Something Completely Different...:
News of the day:
On Thursday, October 28th, at approximately 1:45am, three suspects approached two males in the York Lanes parking garage, producing a knife and demanding cash.While the victimes complied with the order, one suspect also grabbed a victim's neck chain. All three suspects fled the scene in a vehicle northbound towards Steeles Avenue. (From: Excalibur, York University's Newspaper.)
York Lanes is this mini-mall we have, and Steeles Avenue is just North of York University. So, a bit of stuff happening here that kinda freaks me out...a bit.
Film Review: GoodFellas
We were...GoodFellas.
Starring: Read the damn poster for God's sake.
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Crime/Drama/Non-Fiction
Review: "As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster." -- Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955.
Now when a movie starts off with this dialouge, you know where it's going. Gangsters, ruthless killings, innumerable robberies, and yes, Italian cuisine.
What's surprised me was that all this was actually true. Which further re-instates the fact that nothing is more surprising than real life.
We follow the life of Henry Hill, from his teenage years, running errands for the mob, to his eventual rise up the hierarchy. It's a narrative, Henry's telling us the story of his life.
Everybody did an amazing job. The story was brilliant. Kept me hooked right through. The best part is how this isn't and ancient story. In fact, there is a mention of 2004 towards the end of the movie.
The only Scorsese film I've seen, but I really really liked it. Beware though, if you do NOT like violence, strong language, drug abuse, and everything that comes along with a Mafia movie, well, then don't watch it.
(Continues onto the next post)
Somehow, I didn't feel like doing all that today...and I have no idea why. But, out of fear of falling into the category of those who I like to scream at, I decided to post...finally.
So, well, life here is moving along I suppose. It's already November, and I've got a lotta stuff lined up for the next couple of weeks. End of term tests, movies to see (seriously, these people like to release good movies as soon as I decide to have tests!), preparing myself for the onslaught of my first Canadian winter...by the way, tonight it's supposed to touch 0 degrees, but apparently, it'll feel like -5! Kickass! All this fluctuation in the temperature...it hit 14 degrees today, and was rather warm...
I've realised I love to rant...and this blog gives me a chance to do it without anybody cutting me off! I love this place! Ah yes, the Blog, my fortress of solitude...okay that didn't make much sense.
Anyway, what else is happening here, you ask? "A lot's kicking foxy", in the words of Basil, from Austin Powers in Goldmember. Only problem is, I'm not sure what exactly it is that is kicking... But as soon as I find out, I'll make sure to tell you ALL!
And so my friends, it is time once again for:
And Now For Something Completely Different...:
News of the day:
On Thursday, October 28th, at approximately 1:45am, three suspects approached two males in the York Lanes parking garage, producing a knife and demanding cash.While the victimes complied with the order, one suspect also grabbed a victim's neck chain. All three suspects fled the scene in a vehicle northbound towards Steeles Avenue. (From: Excalibur, York University's Newspaper.)
York Lanes is this mini-mall we have, and Steeles Avenue is just North of York University. So, a bit of stuff happening here that kinda freaks me out...a bit.
Film Review: GoodFellas
We were...GoodFellas.
Starring: Read the damn poster for God's sake.
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Crime/Drama/Non-Fiction
Review: "As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster." -- Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955.
Now when a movie starts off with this dialouge, you know where it's going. Gangsters, ruthless killings, innumerable robberies, and yes, Italian cuisine.
What's surprised me was that all this was actually true. Which further re-instates the fact that nothing is more surprising than real life.
We follow the life of Henry Hill, from his teenage years, running errands for the mob, to his eventual rise up the hierarchy. It's a narrative, Henry's telling us the story of his life.
Everybody did an amazing job. The story was brilliant. Kept me hooked right through. The best part is how this isn't and ancient story. In fact, there is a mention of 2004 towards the end of the movie.
The only Scorsese film I've seen, but I really really liked it. Beware though, if you do NOT like violence, strong language, drug abuse, and everything that comes along with a Mafia movie, well, then don't watch it.
(Continues onto the next post)
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