Happ Groudhog’s DAY!!! It’s insanely cold and I think it’s the first time that I’ve been hoping for Phil to NOT see his shadow. I want snow, I want ice – but… frankly, could it do these things at around 30 degress instead of bone-chilling Hell degrees?
Last night Heather and I played the Pour House in Westminster. It was sort of a slow night, but different little groups kept piling in so we just played straight through the whole night, watching the windows for snow. We found our missing mic stand there, which is great, and met a couple of new people, who’s worlds we proceeded to rock, but all in all, I think I was looking forward to a night spent going to see a movie.
And tonight, my wish was granted. A group of friends and I all went out to see “Children of Men”. What an amazing flick! I see a lot of complaints from people online who didn’t get it, but I’m afraid that just because you like scifi doesn’t mean you’re clever.
Between being just an incredibly filmed flick – beautiful, intense – and one of the more grim scifi ideas, I was really impressed. It actually had that gritty, realistic aesthetic of Battlestar Galactica – half-hinted things and apocolyptic horror creates a horror, even depression throughout the movie, but the trivia references in the background and the quirky sense of humour scattered throughout breaks you out of your “I’m just going to have to kill myself here in the theatre” mood at the worst / best moments.
I think I’m going to have to go see it again. Just not sure yet. If only to get some of the art references in the background, and to take Rowan. I want Rowan to see it!!! NOW!!!
