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February 23, 2005
constantine
I went to see Constantine last night with an extra-cuddly special man. While the movie wasn't as great as the company, I thought it was pretty good if you discount Keanu and every one of his scenes or laughable delivery. Pleasing ending, and we love Tilda Swinton playing yet another androgyne as Gabriel. Peter Stormare as Satan was lovely too.
Woo-hoo! I'm going snowboarding tonight! Ironically, while I now have my own snowboard, it is simpler to rent one there at the slopoes as it's a pain to haul one around on the Metro system without a car. I'm not expecting good pow, as I've been spoiled by the West Coast snow too much. I am expecting something akin to cutting a Sno-Cone out here with all the melting and freezing going on. A day early and a dollar short too - we are expecting our first non-Saturday snowstorm...tomorrow. I will try to take pictures tonight.
Can anyone hook me up with some Thin Mints? How come I can't find a frikkin' Girl Scout around here? How come it is easier for me to find crack than it is for me to find a goddamn Thin Mint? Why are there more homos in the White House than in the HRC building, but still the laws go against us? Why does Ashlee Simpson get more props from 'The Industry' than Scissor Sisters? What is wrong with this country? Just wondering.
Posted by jimbo at February 23, 2005 10:46 AM
Comments
Which of his three facial expressions did Keanu use in this one?
Posted by: John at February 23, 2005 12:01 PM
He used the expression where he furrows his brow and tries to throw out sarcastic lines.
Posted by: jimbo at February 23, 2005 12:21 PM
I had a real problem with the ending that I can't discuss here without spoiling it for everyone else.
I'll just say, in the comics, JC did NOT learn his lesson like he did in the flick. That's what made the comics great.
Posted by: johnny at February 23, 2005 12:35 PM
I actually really liked the movie. Just overlooked his acting abilities and tried not to let it ruin it for me.
I'm so sick of girl scout cookies right now. They're everywhere around my office.
Posted by: mark at February 23, 2005 1:16 PM
You should go to Outboard in Keystone, CO at the end of March! Me and some friends are going. All the breeder engineers at my company have kidz now. I rocked an entire box of Peanut Butter Patties in two days. Try a CVS or Walgreens in the burbs (Falls Church?!) on a Saturday afternoon, girl scouts, brownies and Mom's (doing the actual selling) in spades.
Posted by: Rhinelander at February 23, 2005 2:39 PM
I have to agree with Mark about the Girl Scout cookies. Can't stand to look at another one right now. I made the mistake of buying three boxes. Good god what was I thinking. Half a box of thin mints is yours if you ask before I get to the second roll. That gives you about three weeks to reply.
I didn't think Keanu's acting was all that bad. He's got a character that he can play (Neo, Neo and Neo) without making people groan. Although maybe it's just that I was drunk when I saw the movie.
Posted by: Rob at February 23, 2005 3:59 PM
The 'mos in the White House are of the self-loathing variety... my least favorite flavor.
Posted by: ruggerjohnnyd at February 23, 2005 5:27 PM
Did anyone else think he doesn't really smoke that often. Every time he tried to act like he was really into a death stick, it ruined the scene as I could tell he is not normally a heavy smoker.
Posted by: moby at February 23, 2005 6:24 PM