Movie of the Week: Adaptation

 

Directed by Spike Jonze

Written by Charlie Kaufman and Donald Kaufman

Author  Susan Orlean

Released: 2002

Quote: Susan Orlean:

"What I came to understand is that change is not a choice.  Not for a species of plant, and not for me."

 

 The weekend my brother came down, he brought gifts and this movie was mine.  Oh my...It's a good one.  Darkly comedic and written ever so well, this film is quite the adaptation of the book, "The Orchid Thief".  It's definitely one of those movies that you can watch more than once and notice things that you didn't the first time.  I can't help but love that they were filming "Being John Malkovich" at the same time as filming this film and both were written by the same guy! Very cool stuff. There isn't much I can tell you about the film that I don't want you to experience all on your own. WATCH IT!  I'm going to go lay on the floor.      

The Office Screenshots...

I'm a little obsessed over The Office right now.  I've been watching episodes inbetween writing my paper and preparing my presentation for class tomorrow.  I can't help myself! 

I Love the show!

Season 4, Episode 5

 

Season 4, Episode 6

 

Favorite Scene...

I just finished Season 3 (YES, I'm aware of how behind I am.  Never got to it after watching the first two seasons.) of The Office and this is my favorite scene.

Drawing...

I've realized recently that I haven't drawn in a long time.  Yeah I do doodles here and there, but I haven't truly drawn much since the beginning of high school.  It makes me kinda sad since I do enjoy it.  I think I'm going to start drawing more again.  

Here's a drawing my brother did.  I think he's quite good.

  You can click on the image to enlarge it.

 

Movie of the Week: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

 

Directed by Robert Zemeckis and Richard Williams

Written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman

Author  Gary K. Wolf

Released: 1988

Quote: Eddie Valiant:

"Toons.  Gets 'em every time."

This live action/animated feature is truly one of kind with the exception of Space Jam(but not really).  It has a bundle of oldies cartoons from the Golden Age and is set in the 1940s.  It's mysterious, dramatic, crazy, and the acting is pretty fantastic considering they were working with "cartoons".  I can't get over how insane and trippy Tune Town is, and how  the Acme devices from the old cartoons were incorporated in the film.  This movie really brings the old spirit of cartoons back into the viewer and makes them more real than ever, even if it's slightly cheesy because it was made in the 80s.  WATCH IT!  OH NO! THE DIP!        

I wish this was real...

Clint Eastwood (Dean)

James Lipton (Founder)

Omar from The Wire (Asst. Dean)

The 4th (Doctor Who): Science

 Chuck: Computer Science 

 Dr. Gregory House, M.D.: Medical Science

 John Nash: Mathematics

 Daniel Faraday (L O S T): Theoretical Physics

 Carl Sagan: Astronomy

 Walter White (Breaking Bad): Chemistry

 Dr. Heiter (The Human Centipede): Biology

 Steve Zissou: Marine Biology

 Hannibal Lecter: Psychology
 Agents Mulder and Scully: Parapsychology
 Dr. Alan Grant (Jurassic Park): Paleontology
 Dr. Indiana Jones: Archaeology
 Bill Nye: Lab Maintenance & Administration

Q: Engineering

Tony Stark (Iron Man): Mechanical Engineering
     Scotty: Astronautical Engineering
     Jeremy Clarkson: Automotive Engineering
     Dr. Strangelove: Nuclear Engineering
     Daniel Plainview (There Will Be Blood): Civil Engineering
     Wikus (District 9): Biological Engineering
     MacGyver: Practical Engineering
     Scarecrow (Batman): Pharmacological Engineering
     Mythbusters: Applied Physics
     The Architect (non-existent Matrix sequel): Architecture
     Anton Chigurh (No Country For Old Men): Actuarial Sciences

Gordon Gekko: Business

Michael Bluth: Capital Restructuring
    HI, BILLY MAYS HERE FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING
    Patrick Bateman from American Psycho: Mergers & Acquisitions
    Clay Davis (The Wire): Corporate Raiding
    Don Draper (Mad Men): Marketing
    Ben Stein in Ferris Bueller: Economics
    Hans Gruber (Die Hard): Hostile Takeovers
    Tony Soprano: Business Management
    Stringer Bell: Transitional Business Management
    Michael Scott: Practical Business Management

Saul Goodman: Law

Bob Loblaw: Corporate Law
     Atticus Finch: Criminology
     Robocop: Criminal Justice
     Dexter: Forensics
     Jack Bauer: Ethics
     George Bluh Sr. (Pop-pop): Business Ethics!
     Denny Crane: Tactical Litigation
     Marko Ramius (The Hunt for Red October): Maritime Law
     Rose Byrne: Tort Law --what a dollface!
     Charlie Kelly: Bird Law
     John McClane (Die Hard): Habeas Corpus Law Specialization

Bob Ross: Arts

Sal Romano (Mad Men): Graphic Arts
     Armond White: Film
     Dr. Tobias Fünke: Theatre
     Zoolander: Fashion
     Jeff Jeffries (Rear Window): Photography
     Jackson Pollock: Painting
     Gordan Ramsey: Culinary Arts
     James Mason as Humbert Humbert (Lolita): Literature
     John Williams: Music and Band
     Neil Patrick Harris: Choir
     River Tam: Dance

Junior Healy (Problem Child 2): Humanities

Charles Foster Kane: Journalism
     Pierce Brosnan: Diplomacy
     Harry Powell (Night of The Hunter): Theology
     The Dude: Philosophy
     Dr. Strangelove: Political Science
     David Ducovny (Californication): Women's Studies
     (Inglourious Basterds): World Languages
     Rex Harrison as Dr. Higgins (My Fair Lady): Linguistics
     Al Swearengen (Deadwood): American History
     Daniel Jackson (Stargate Sg-1): Ancient History
     Ash (Army of Darkness): Medieval History
     GOB with Franklin the puppet: African-American History
 

Coach Norman Dale (Hoosiers): Sports

Happy Gillmore: Golf
     Emilio Estevez: Hockey
     Forrest Gump: Track & Field
     Rocky: Boxing
     O.J. Simpson: Football
     Kevin Costner: Baseball
     Leonidas: Weightlifting
     Jules Paxton (Bend it Like Beckham): Soccer

     Other Faculty

Richard Alpert (L O S T): Student Advisor
     Anthony Head (Giles from Buffy): Librarian
     Joan Holloway (Mad Men): Clerical Administration
     R. Lee Ermey (Gunnery Sergeant Hartman from Full Metal Jacket): R.O.T.C. Commander
     Eric Cartman: Hall Monitor
     Dr. Simon Tam: Campus Health
     Frank Martin (Transporter): Campus Transportation
     The Janitor: Janitor
     Groundskeeper Willy: Groundskeeper

Reddie!!!

My little brother's birthday was yesterday and I bought him a Betta Fish!  He said he wanted to call him Reddie or Red Eddie, but I think his first choice is cute.  He finally decided on a combination of the two.

Here are some pics of him.

Movie of the Week: Hoosiers

 

Directed by David Anspaugh

Written by Angelo Pizzo

Released: 1986

Quote: Wilbur 'Shooter' Flatch:

"I know everything there is to know about the greatest game ever invented."

This film is probably one of the best sports movies ever made, if not the best. I've decided to make it the movie of the week because Dennis Hopper died this past week :( and I loved his character in this movie.  It's the based on a true story taken place at an Indiana high school.  I loved it for a lot of reasons, but I think mostly because it leaves you with a sense of hope for things in life, whatever they may be.  I don't know if I'm being over sentimental, but the film stayed with me nonetheless. WATCH IT! Enjoy the journey.