Bruno
I caught a press screening of Bruno yesterday in Hollywood. Clocking in at only 83 minutes, the film is paced pretty well even though some of the jokes are a little off the mark. For the most part, it is the same outrageous comedic style that made Borat so enjoyable. I think I laughed out loud a bit more frequently during Borat, maybe since this time around it felt a little too familiar and forced. More importantly, the smart political satire is still very prevalent. Bruno personifies the glaring misconceptions of the homosexual community held by conservative and religious thinkers. It shows just how ridiculous it is to assume that all gay people are completely perverted and outlandish by creating a character that is exactly that. Showcasing the absurdity of Christian "gay converters" and the "God Hates Fags" movement not only makes people laugh at their ignorance, but should get a few people thinking too. While I'm sure the majority of moviegoers will take this at face value and not look for deeper meaning, it is important to note Sasha Baron Cohen's clever commentary on the social interactions that take place surrounding our country's minority groups. The film is summed up nicely with hilarious musical cameos by Bono, Elton John, Slash, Chris Martin, and Snoop Doogg - the last of which speaks (or raps) the final telling lines of the film, "He's gay, he's gay (shrugs nonchalantly), okay."
I am the farthest along with writing a new song that I have been in months. And I'm pretty excited. "I am fairly certain that I'm not sure of anything. I'm slightly convinced that I'm completely confident in all my opinions."
I got some music suggestions from a friend yesterday. I'm really enjoying William Fitzsimmons The Sparrow and the Crow. One of the more pleasant voices I've heard in a while. With every month of mediocre pop/rock releases, I begin to enjoy the singer-songwriter feel a lot more. Everyone should listen to Matt Duke's Kingdom Underground right now.
The Mets are depressing, but the weather here is amazing. Work is challenging (but not as hard as living on such a tight budget), but very rewarding. I'm learning a lot and enjoying being close to what I love. Life has slowed down immensely. I am content with staying in one place (at least for now). Things are still quite portable, but I think my heart and my head are getting closer to a state in which they will be able to call some place home eventually.
I am the farthest along with writing a new song that I have been in months. And I'm pretty excited. "I am fairly certain that I'm not sure of anything. I'm slightly convinced that I'm completely confident in all my opinions."
I got some music suggestions from a friend yesterday. I'm really enjoying William Fitzsimmons The Sparrow and the Crow. One of the more pleasant voices I've heard in a while. With every month of mediocre pop/rock releases, I begin to enjoy the singer-songwriter feel a lot more. Everyone should listen to Matt Duke's Kingdom Underground right now.
The Mets are depressing, but the weather here is amazing. Work is challenging (but not as hard as living on such a tight budget), but very rewarding. I'm learning a lot and enjoying being close to what I love. Life has slowed down immensely. I am content with staying in one place (at least for now). Things are still quite portable, but I think my heart and my head are getting closer to a state in which they will be able to call some place home eventually.