Recent Movies seen DVD on Demand or otherwise…

The Black Dahlia--Film Noir, got kinda long with who dunnit? but very satisfying.

Hollywoodland--good film noir, throw back to a good mystery. Complex parallel stories, well told.

Zodiac--Based on the actual files of the Zodiac Killer of the 1970s, very interesting movie. If you watch, please note the subtle ways the director shows the passage of time. Worth your time.

Flags of Our Fathers--Shows how the true story can get lost in the enthusiasms of the moment. Clint Eastwood wrote and directed this piece based on the flag raising @ Battle of Iwo Jima

American Graffiti-(for the 20th+ time, saw it with my parents in the theater circa 1974)-George Lucas’ breakthrough move, maybe because he co-wrote with 2 other people. in light of the Star Wars series rolleyes, may be his best work.

What have you been watching lately?

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Free Association

I am going to do a bit free association typing and shall see what comes out.

Saturday night: Good show by Brock, Albert and Adam, of Perpetual Groove.
Here is the setlist:

Brock Butler and Friends
5/19/07
Crossroads, Huntsville, AL

NewSong+
Fool in the Rain+
Slip Sliding Away+
It Starts Where It Ends*
Sweet Thang*
Woke Up This Morning(Soprano’s Theme)*
Pepper*
Golden Path(monster Drum intro)*
Do It Again(Steely Dan)*#
Boogie Nights*

+Brock solo
*Brock, Albert, & Adam
#with Keyboardist from SeepeopleS, Peter Keys

A good time was had by all, some folks from SPC "manned" up and came out. Yaay!!
I was a designated driver for some other folks, so it was a late night.

Been working on some Tupelo stuff, flurries of email between me and lawyers here, there, and the City of Tupelo. Breakfast in the A.M. with the members of MPS.

My plans for this weekend are almost complete for Amberland (A-land). A-land is PGroove's annual music and camping weekend. Just PG and their friends and a BUNCH of great music.
Camping Check List

• Tent
• Pillows
• Sleeping Bag
• Ground Pad
• Towel(s)
• Coolers
• playmate
• biggun from The ADD
• Shoes
• Chocos
• Boots
• Merrells
• clothes
• Shorts, blue, jorts, kaki, gym shorts, sweats
• shirts, tshirts, 5, 2 longsleeve
• green rain jacket
• 4 pair socks
• Electronics
• Laptop
• External HD
• Camera
• CD-Rs
• Chair/blanket
• Collapsable jug for water?
• Food...
• Breakfast (2meals)
• 4 oranges
• 4 bananas
• Lunch/Dinner (3 meals)
• smoked turkey sausage to grill or
• Chicken?
• rolls
• cucumbers
• tomatoes
• carrots
• Other
• Water (2 big containers)
• 12 pack Diet Mountain Dew
• Cheese and Crackers
• Camp Utensils
• knife
• plates
• paper towels
• Grill
• Charcoal

My blog, my list, bite me.
TV:24 - I am glad Day 6 is over. two words: Lame O
Heros - Ending was not what I was expecting, not surprised, but a little disappointed. Next season should be good.
Lost finishes its third season tomorrow!
Movies I want to see this summer:
Shrek 3
Pirates 3
Die Hard 4
Fantastic 4 2
Transformers
Hmm, looking at that list of movies, I never grew up.
perpetual groove

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Trippin'-NYC

A few words about NYC. I really love that town. Tuesday, we took the PATH Train from NJ to WTC.Very sobering. Got to hike the Brooklyn Bridge, a dream come true! Had 2 dogs from Gray's Papaya--mmm hot dogs! Played around Times Square a good bit. Saw Spiderman 3 in a great theater near Lincoln Center, missed the stadium seating! Flaked out on going to Yankee game. Enjoyed movie more, I think. Had Matzah Ball soup Wednesday at Carnegie Deli. Can't wait to go back.

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