So... it’s been a while...
Annotated "Dracula" on Wednesday; wrote as much on "The Day After Tomorrow" and "Hidalgo" as I could without the internet (which turned out to be surprisingly little, compared to the other parodies--only 50 notes or so each). Ended up taking Friday and Saturday off, because my eyes had started burning and a bit of the vertigo came back (congestion related to allergies, I think). Probably best not to get burnt out this early in the process. And then someone actually sent me the Webkinz black cat I was going to get for myself, which was a really nice surprise (hee!). So... basically, I'm going to pick another one to look forward to while I slog through, because I'm just that lame. Heh.
Also, I need to start drinking more often, because I had a glass of white merlot with dinner, and I'm a little woozy now. (Maybe I'm just not used to the feeling anymore, I don't know.) Maybe I will instate a quota of one (1) Woodchuck Amber per evening or something (I hate the taste of beer), because this is just sad. My favorite drink in college was Long Islands, y'all. And if nothing else, you'll have 100% more annotational entertainment as I attempt to work while toasted.
Oh, Jillian emailed me the other day--"The Extreme Makeover Home Edition show has announced email casting/nomination for Illinois and the more people to send in nominations for us the better." The entry with details at Christina's journal: "The TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition is casting for the state of Illinois. We have sent in the application but I need the help of my friends and your friends if possible. I only have until May 7 to get as many letters to the producers to try to get our family chosen." She also describes what they need--why they'd like to get on the show.
Another entry from Erin (see previous entry), and it's not good this time. ETA: She's deleted and reposted something else.
More linkspam--I apologize for the sheer massiveness of it, but various crapnesses got in the way of posting. You may want to at least give the headlines a cursory skim, because there's some really good stuff in there.
Attn technopeasants: Andrew Burt did not win the SFWA presidency. (Background.)
''Idol'' exit Q&A: Carly Smithson; Idol Loser Judged A Witch; Idol haters, your savior is here.
Interpol warns of attack at Olympics.
Sam's Club, Costco limit bulk rice purchases. Well, there goes my plan to take over Birmingham with legions of sentient rice pudding.
Vladimir Nabokov's Last Will And Testament To Be Ignored.
Mailer's longtime mistress sells papers to Harvard.
Bear gave off no reasons for concern before trainer's death. "The grizzly bear that wrestled Will Ferrell's character in the recent film 'Semi-Pro' seemed to obediently follow cues - which made its killing of its trainer with a bite to the neck all the more stunning."
Tests Confirm T. Rex Kinship With Birds.
Penis theft panic hits city.
Study says near extinction threatened people 70,00 years ago.
ther appeers 2 b a price on mai hed; teh road to basement cat is paved wit catnip playthings; dam it dam it dam it; Nitey nite! lolcat Magic cards.
Chupa Chups: lollipops for your suicidal kids.
My Little Pony turns 25 and I am SO OLD.
Flight Of The Conchords cause Beatles-like frenzy in LA.
'Lost': Doc Jensen on the set; What Happens After The Oceanic Six Get Home? [Morning Spoilers].
Grab your couch: Cruise is returning to 'Oprah'; 'Valkyrie,' UA Not Just Another Cruise/Wagner Casualty, Say Cruise/Wagner [Disaster Of The Week].
Wesley Snipes: 3 years in jail.
New Annie Leibovitz Disney Photoshoot; Julianne Moore is The Little Mermaid.
Critics damn 'Gone With the Wind' musical.
Ebertfest 2008: To Absent Friends; Ebertfest 2008 -- Gangsters, Devil Worship, Organic Farming and Ritual Suicide; Two Thumbs Up for Roger Ebert, Blogger.
trailer_spot: Narnia: Prince Caspian, Young People Fucking, Earth, Hamlet 2, Henry Poole is Here.
New Iron Man , WALL•E and Speed Racer Spots.
New images: The Spirit, The X-Files, Burn After Reading, Prince Caspian, The Pineapple Express; Indiana Jones; The Happening; Sex and the City; Speed Racer; Igor; ‘I Love You, Man’ and ‘Marley & Me’ Set Pics.
Guillermo del Toro to direct `The Hobbit' movies.
It's All Part of the Plan - 'The Dark Knight' Trailer Hunt on Monday; Amazing New Poster for ‘The Dark Knight.’
The Chronicles of Narnia Ending with 'Voyage of the Dawn Treader'?; ‘Narnia’ Producer Has List Of Directors For Fourth Film, ‘The Silver Chair.’ So, wait--are we on or off or what? Also: Eddie Izzard Discusses His Role as Reepicheep; Dawn Treader Starts Shooting in October.
James Bond production halted amid fears of a curse; 'Quantum' Filming Suspended In Italy; Accident Investigations Ongoing; Second Car Crash On 'Quantum of Solace' Set In Italy; Bond stuntmen stable after crash.
Official: Deathly Hallows Part One Due November 19, 2010; New HP Half-Blood Prince On-Set Report (BELLATRIX YAY!); an earlier report as well.
Zack Snyder's Watchmen Veidt Advertising Contest.
New Hancock Extended Trailer - Actually Looks Good?
Hugh Jackman Talks 'Wolverine', Two Castmembers Added.
'Superman' Sequel Might Reveal an "Angry God."
Chris Carter's 'X-Files' secrets.
Ayelet Zurer Cast as Vittoria Vetra in ‘Angels and Demons’; Ewan McGregor Also Joining ‘Angels & Demons.’
Wanted: 2 New International Trailers; Angelina Jolie 'Wanted' Poster is Very Artistic; New [different] 'Wanted' poster.
Matt Reeves Puts ‘Cloverfield’ Sequel On Back Burner, Eager To Get ‘Invisible’; Cloverfield DVD Buyers Guide; Cloverfield Ending - Did Something Fall From the Sky?; More Cloverfield Interviews; JJ Abrams on AOTS, Matt Reeves interview; J.J. Abrams: 'Cloverfield' Was Made For TV; 12 Movies That Will Make You Motion Sick. Wow, the accompanying optical illusion is already making me sick.
Abrams, Paramount & Dyer are ‘Hot for Teacher.’
Matthew Fox finds 'dark side' for 'Speed Racer'; Speed Racer Barbie and Ken.
'Iron Man': The inside story.
Christian Slater and Wes Bentley Join 'Dolan's Cadillac.'
untitled sparkly vampire project; Twilight super post; Twilight in Time magazine; Robert Pattinson Composing ‘Bella’s Lullaby’ For ‘Twilight’ Movie; Our Official TV Announcement Of ‘Twilight Tuesdays.’ Are you KIDDING me? Who is paying these people off to report on this movie weekly? (I just keep posting the links out of bogglement, really.)
First Look: Alejandro Amenábar's ‘Agora’ Set ("Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz plays astrologer-philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria who fights to save the collected wisdom of the ancient world").
Eastwood's 'Changeling' leads Cannes crop. I want to like this one, I really do...
Brian De Palma's ‘The Fury’ Being Reimagined.
Ang Lee Directing an Adaptation of ‘Taking Woodstock.’
Brendan Fraser Sounds Game For ‘Mummy 4.’ But are we?
Tilda Swinton To Star In 'I Am Love.'
De Niro, Pacino get an offer they can't refuse.
Eli Roth Going PG-13 and Sci-Fi Next.
Sarandon and Pullman join "Peacock."
Virginia Madsen Joins 'Amelia.'
'Eloise in Paris' Finds Its Lead Girl.
Rumor Patrol: Seth Green Says There Is No 'Austin Powers 4.'
Review: 'Harold and Kumar' dopey, smart, timely satire.
Film review: ‘Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed’; I saw it, so you don't have to: Ben Stein's 'Expelled.'
Don’t be fooled by silly ‘Deception’; Ewan McGregor: Naked or singing?
“Getting gay with Jim and Ewan *swoons*”
James McAvoy to work with Steven Spielberg? (Also an Ewan McGregor project.)
Caan Quits David O. Russell's 'Nailed.'
Here Comes 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown: The Movie'! I'm Serious.
Check Out the DVD Cover of 'Lost Boys 2.'
Also, I need to start drinking more often, because I had a glass of white merlot with dinner, and I'm a little woozy now. (Maybe I'm just not used to the feeling anymore, I don't know.) Maybe I will instate a quota of one (1) Woodchuck Amber per evening or something (I hate the taste of beer), because this is just sad. My favorite drink in college was Long Islands, y'all. And if nothing else, you'll have 100% more annotational entertainment as I attempt to work while toasted.
Oh, Jillian emailed me the other day--"The Extreme Makeover Home Edition show has announced email casting/nomination for Illinois and the more people to send in nominations for us the better." The entry with details at Christina's journal: "The TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition is casting for the state of Illinois. We have sent in the application but I need the help of my friends and your friends if possible. I only have until May 7 to get as many letters to the producers to try to get our family chosen." She also describes what they need--why they'd like to get on the show.
Another entry from Erin (see previous entry), and it's not good this time. ETA: She's deleted and reposted something else.
More linkspam--I apologize for the sheer massiveness of it, but various crapnesses got in the way of posting. You may want to at least give the headlines a cursory skim, because there's some really good stuff in there.
Attn technopeasants: Andrew Burt did not win the SFWA presidency. (Background.)
''Idol'' exit Q&A: Carly Smithson; Idol Loser Judged A Witch; Idol haters, your savior is here.
Interpol warns of attack at Olympics.
Sam's Club, Costco limit bulk rice purchases. Well, there goes my plan to take over Birmingham with legions of sentient rice pudding.
Vladimir Nabokov's Last Will And Testament To Be Ignored.
Mailer's longtime mistress sells papers to Harvard.
Bear gave off no reasons for concern before trainer's death. "The grizzly bear that wrestled Will Ferrell's character in the recent film 'Semi-Pro' seemed to obediently follow cues - which made its killing of its trainer with a bite to the neck all the more stunning."
Tests Confirm T. Rex Kinship With Birds.
Penis theft panic hits city.
Study says near extinction threatened people 70,00 years ago.
ther appeers 2 b a price on mai hed; teh road to basement cat is paved wit catnip playthings; dam it dam it dam it; Nitey nite! lolcat Magic cards.
Chupa Chups: lollipops for your suicidal kids.
My Little Pony turns 25 and I am SO OLD.
Flight Of The Conchords cause Beatles-like frenzy in LA.
'Lost': Doc Jensen on the set; What Happens After The Oceanic Six Get Home? [Morning Spoilers].
Grab your couch: Cruise is returning to 'Oprah'; 'Valkyrie,' UA Not Just Another Cruise/Wagner Casualty, Say Cruise/Wagner [Disaster Of The Week].
Wesley Snipes: 3 years in jail.
New Annie Leibovitz Disney Photoshoot; Julianne Moore is The Little Mermaid.
Critics damn 'Gone With the Wind' musical.
Ebertfest 2008: To Absent Friends; Ebertfest 2008 -- Gangsters, Devil Worship, Organic Farming and Ritual Suicide; Two Thumbs Up for Roger Ebert, Blogger.
trailer_spot: Narnia: Prince Caspian, Young People Fucking, Earth, Hamlet 2, Henry Poole is Here.
New Iron Man , WALL•E and Speed Racer Spots.
New images: The Spirit, The X-Files, Burn After Reading, Prince Caspian, The Pineapple Express; Indiana Jones; The Happening; Sex and the City; Speed Racer; Igor; ‘I Love You, Man’ and ‘Marley & Me’ Set Pics.
Guillermo del Toro to direct `The Hobbit' movies.
It's All Part of the Plan - 'The Dark Knight' Trailer Hunt on Monday; Amazing New Poster for ‘The Dark Knight.’
The Chronicles of Narnia Ending with 'Voyage of the Dawn Treader'?; ‘Narnia’ Producer Has List Of Directors For Fourth Film, ‘The Silver Chair.’ So, wait--are we on or off or what? Also: Eddie Izzard Discusses His Role as Reepicheep; Dawn Treader Starts Shooting in October.
James Bond production halted amid fears of a curse; 'Quantum' Filming Suspended In Italy; Accident Investigations Ongoing; Second Car Crash On 'Quantum of Solace' Set In Italy; Bond stuntmen stable after crash.
Official: Deathly Hallows Part One Due November 19, 2010; New HP Half-Blood Prince On-Set Report (BELLATRIX YAY!); an earlier report as well.
Zack Snyder's Watchmen Veidt Advertising Contest.
New Hancock Extended Trailer - Actually Looks Good?
Hugh Jackman Talks 'Wolverine', Two Castmembers Added.
'Superman' Sequel Might Reveal an "Angry God."
Chris Carter's 'X-Files' secrets.
Ayelet Zurer Cast as Vittoria Vetra in ‘Angels and Demons’; Ewan McGregor Also Joining ‘Angels & Demons.’
Wanted: 2 New International Trailers; Angelina Jolie 'Wanted' Poster is Very Artistic; New [different] 'Wanted' poster.
Matt Reeves Puts ‘Cloverfield’ Sequel On Back Burner, Eager To Get ‘Invisible’; Cloverfield DVD Buyers Guide; Cloverfield Ending - Did Something Fall From the Sky?; More Cloverfield Interviews; JJ Abrams on AOTS, Matt Reeves interview; J.J. Abrams: 'Cloverfield' Was Made For TV; 12 Movies That Will Make You Motion Sick. Wow, the accompanying optical illusion is already making me sick.
Abrams, Paramount & Dyer are ‘Hot for Teacher.’
Matthew Fox finds 'dark side' for 'Speed Racer'; Speed Racer Barbie and Ken.
'Iron Man': The inside story.
Christian Slater and Wes Bentley Join 'Dolan's Cadillac.'
untitled sparkly vampire project; Twilight super post; Twilight in Time magazine; Robert Pattinson Composing ‘Bella’s Lullaby’ For ‘Twilight’ Movie; Our Official TV Announcement Of ‘Twilight Tuesdays.’ Are you KIDDING me? Who is paying these people off to report on this movie weekly? (I just keep posting the links out of bogglement, really.)
First Look: Alejandro Amenábar's ‘Agora’ Set ("Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz plays astrologer-philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria who fights to save the collected wisdom of the ancient world").
Eastwood's 'Changeling' leads Cannes crop. I want to like this one, I really do...
Brian De Palma's ‘The Fury’ Being Reimagined.
Ang Lee Directing an Adaptation of ‘Taking Woodstock.’
Brendan Fraser Sounds Game For ‘Mummy 4.’ But are we?
Tilda Swinton To Star In 'I Am Love.'
De Niro, Pacino get an offer they can't refuse.
Eli Roth Going PG-13 and Sci-Fi Next.
Sarandon and Pullman join "Peacock."
Virginia Madsen Joins 'Amelia.'
'Eloise in Paris' Finds Its Lead Girl.
Rumor Patrol: Seth Green Says There Is No 'Austin Powers 4.'
Review: 'Harold and Kumar' dopey, smart, timely satire.
Film review: ‘Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed’; I saw it, so you don't have to: Ben Stein's 'Expelled.'
Don’t be fooled by silly ‘Deception’; Ewan McGregor: Naked or singing?
“Getting gay with Jim and Ewan *swoons*”
James McAvoy to work with Steven Spielberg? (Also an Ewan McGregor project.)
Caan Quits David O. Russell's 'Nailed.'
Here Comes 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown: The Movie'! I'm Serious.
Check Out the DVD Cover of 'Lost Boys 2.'