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laurainlimbo ([personal profile] laurainlimbo) wrote2009-06-21 10:31 am

movies, and a music request

weekends on LJ are depressing - there's hardly anyone around. my email inbox is empty:(

but the good news is that our storms seem to have gone. however, we're now in the middle of a heatwave - yesterday it was nearly 90 with high humidity, and today it's already 80 degrees out at 10:30 a.m.

the weekend's been busy so far. we went swimming after work Friday, then watched Zack and Mirri Make a Porno . The concept was a great one, and I thought the porn filming scenes were hilarious (especially Star Whores), but overall I was disappointed. But I think it's because I'm not a big fan of Kevin Smith movies in general. I liked Clerks when it came out years ago, but I hated Chasing Amy and haven't been able to watch any of Smith's other films. I don't think Zack and Mirri was a terrible film, and some scenes and characters (especially Lester) had me laughing out loud. And don't get me wrong - I can cuss up a storm when I want to, and I'm not shocked by hearing the word fuck in the movies. but does it really need to be in every line of dialogue? It's a bit too much. as was the (literal) bathroom humor. Also, for me there was too much focus on the Zack and Mirri falling in "love" - I think a love story is great, but they didn't even finish the stupid porno because they loved each other too much. a greater story would have been if they actually finished the porno and realized that it didn't affect their love for each other... or something like that.

Yesterday to beat the heat, we went to the movie theater to see Terminator: Salvation and we loved it! Christian Bale was awesome as John Connor, and I loved seeing Chekhov (aka Anton Yelchin) as Kyle Reese. Sam Worthington was really hot too! They totally left that open for more sequels too. But if Christian Bale continues to play John Connor, I'll be there to see them all!

Now we want to go and see Johnny Depp play John Dillinger in Public Enemies .
I can't wait to see Johnny and Christian Bale together (Christian will play FBI chief and original Untouchable Melvin Purvis). That movies starts 4th of July weekend!

before I go, I have a request. I need some new music to listen to... so what are you all listening to now? please give me suggestions, I'm open for anything (except rap and country - sorry!)

now I've gotta go and call my dad and wish him a happy father's day. he just got home from the nursing home on Thursday and he's doing really good!

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I forgot to tell you my funny Chasing Amy story, though... I made the mistake of watching it with my mom and dad (this was years ago) and i didn't know what the movie was about.
I had to turn it off when the girls started talking in depth about how they got each other off. in-depth lesbian sex talk was a bit too much for my mom - she was shocked to say the least! I think I went back and finished the movie another time, but I never really got into it.

so yea... but I did really like Clerks, though I was much younger when I saw that. and I didn't watch that with my parents - LOL!

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
yea it seemed extra quiet this weekend, but that's pretty normal for weekends. people are out enjoying summer:)

you could wait for DVD on Terminator - but I really thought it was good:)

I love Snow Patrol and have Eyes Open, as well as their most recent release. I never got into Maroon Five, but maybe I'll give them a second chance:)

hope you're having a good day!
*hugs*

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
nope not the dead Kevin Smith - LOL! it's going to be in the high 80s and 90s this week, with humidity. yuck! oh well it's summer:)

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
I've never been one for hot, humid weather. I'm not sure how I survived in Sacramento CA where the summer temps were above 100 most days. but at least there it wasn't humid, like in Japan where it was sticky and hot for about three months! and we didn't have central air conditioning!

I also worry about my cat when we're gone during the day because I hate leaving him in a hot apartment. we have air conditioning, but I don't like to run it all day. that's why I like getting out the apartment on hot weekends, so someone else can provide the a/c and I can save some money - LOL!
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[identity profile] toadflax234.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks. Had a boring work day, interspersed with lots of play on my iPhone - it's SUCH a distraction. Lol.

*hugs*

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
you know, your thoughts about Kevin Smith, and about the toilet humor, are right on par with mine. that's exactly how I feel - overall I enjoyed Zack and Mirri, but hated the (literal) potty humor. and I was totally hoping to seeing more "Star Whores" - that would have been hilarious!!

there should have been more Christian Bale in that Terminator movie, you're right! but his scenes were great, and so powerful. that time-travel London idea sounds awesome - I hope they do that!

I haven't listened to a lot of soundtracks or scores, but I do love Donnie Darko - that's my favorite movie!! and "Wonderland" was a great movie too - I should check out that soundtrack. I wouldn't have thought to listen to Mandy Moore, but I'll check her out too:) I like the '70s sound, so that would be nice. thanks for the suggestions!

I hope you're doing good and enjoying the first days of summer- though you're more of a winter girl aren't you?
take care!
*hugs*

[identity profile] gloomybardgirl.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Well I knew that couldn't happen unless someone brought him back. I just hear or read the name and think of that one. It's going to be in the nineties all week which just sucks. I have a bone to pick with Mother Nature so I'm sure I'll be ranting a bit during my regular blog post today.

http://melancholymusings.com

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
happy Monday to you too!! I don't remember much thunder and lightning in Port Angeles - but we sure get it here! and the humidity and heat at the same time. yuck!
Chicago is not a desirable place for weather though I shouldn't complain - at least it's not snowing and -20 degrees!

your story about Natascha and her grandmother reminds me of when I watched another Kevin Smith movie, Chasing Amy, with my parents. I had no idea what the movie was about, and when these girls started talking in detail about having sex, and how girls gave each other orgasms, my mom just about crawled under her chair! I was so embarrassed, and turned off the movie right away. it's been a funny story ever since, but at the time I wanted to die!

I love Boz Scaggs - but I don't think I have any of his music. maybe I'll get some - good suggestion, thanks:)

*hugs* and you have a good week too!

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
my work day has been pretty boring too - I thought I was going to this off-site storage, but I guess that's tomorrow.

I haven't wanted an iphone, mostly because of the cost, and because I don't really need anything besides my laptop and my regular old phone:)
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[identity profile] toadflax234.livejournal.com 2009-06-22 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I've wanted an iPhone since they first came out. Gadget queen, me.

[identity profile] zeecha.livejournal.com 2009-06-23 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
I thought you'd enjoy that article & the photos!

I like Los Lonely Boys a lot...the album I listen to over & over is "Forgiven," you may have heard one of their songs on the radio (a while back...) called "Heaven." They play blues in the Stevie Ray Vaughn tradition, I think; Texas-style blues guitar.

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-23 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
ah, I looked up his website... looks like he plays with Steve Carlson, who I've heard of (he's friends with Jensen). He's very cute! I thought there was a rock band Kane - I know only of Keane (the british pop band who I love)...

[identity profile] serenelystrange.livejournal.com 2009-06-23 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
There is a rock band called kane i believe.. But i dont know their music. And yep i did know he played with steve carlson.. Whom i just recently learned existed lol. Im learning all about those boys's elaborate chain of friends lol. Anyway.. My break is over and i lost my train of thought lol so im gonna stop now. :)

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-23 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I was lucky to see Stevie Ray Vaughn twice in concert - so sad he died too young! I used to be such a fan - as was my husband!

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-24 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
oh I really like this music - I'd love the mp3s if you don't mind:) thanks!! I love learning about new music:)

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-24 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
I really like that singer's voice - very nice:) I've never heard the term "love metal" - but it reminds me of something... though I'm not sure what. they're very good - thanks for sharing this.

[identity profile] ladyjaja.livejournal.com 2009-06-24 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
what's your email?
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[personal profile] wolfpurplemoon 2009-06-24 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
No problem! :)

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-24 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
yatesfuji@yahoo.com
thanks!!

[identity profile] ladyjaja.livejournal.com 2009-06-24 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
it'll be five emails!
five zip files! you'll love 'em!!
:D

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-24 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
wow thanks! I'll download them tonight:)

[identity profile] dawnie1970.livejournal.com 2009-06-26 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm so glad your dad is doing well hon, that's wonderful news! *hugs tight* On the music front I have nothing you'd want, lol, the kids are home so all they are listening to is Crazy Frog, it's a little insane!

[identity profile] java-fiend.livejournal.com 2009-06-27 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
There are a lot of good flicks out and more coming out! I think I'm going to see Transformers tomorrow!

I'm usually totally put off by the really crude and crass... but for some reason, Kevin Smith movies always crack me up. I'm simple like that. lol...

Well... Tori isn't for everybody. She can definitely be a bit of an acquired taste. lol...

So what did you think of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs?

[identity profile] java-fiend.livejournal.com 2009-06-27 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
LOL... yeah, I think that might be a bit too much for the parentals. lol... Definitely not parent-friendly. LOL... too funny.

I've got a personal Chasing Amy story that might amuse you... some years back now, my group of friends and I used to hang out at this pub most weekends. I'd met a girl through some other friends and all and was very into her... anyway, I invited her to join us at the pub one night intent on "making my move." So she shows up with a friend of hers and everybody was having a good time... it became very apparently shortly after they arrived that her friend was... well... a very close friend. lol... yeah. When all of my friends caught on to what was going on, they couldn't stop laughing at me and took great delight in calling me Holden the rest of the night... in fact, they still remind me of that to this very day. lol...

[identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com 2009-06-27 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
nah Crazy Frog doesn't sound like my kind of music - LOL!

I"m totally looking forward to seeing my dad in a couple months - and helping my mom take care of him for awhile. it will be really rewarding for me. I've missed them too much.

*hugs tight*

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