Month: October 2003

Kill Quentin

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I’ve been meaning to write about my experience seeing Kill Bill last weekend. In short, it sucked.

I’ve liked Quentin’s other movies, most notably Pulp Fiction, so I was disappointed to say the least, and disgusted by the graphic violence. I really did not have to see someone with a severed arm rolling about the floor in agony. Maybe I’m getting old or something, but I’m fed up with how casual killing people is made out to be. Furthermore, there was just too much Quentin ego in this movie. Does every scene have to be shown out of sequence? It tends to get old after awhile. It seemed to me like Quentin was trying too hard with this film – it’s not an epic. And the anime? Please, it was pathetic.

Honestly, I don’t know what any of you saw in this movie. I’m rather shocked by all the praise I’ve seen this movie get in blog-land.

The movie was long and drawn out, unnecessarily graphically violent (although in retrospect, what did I expect considering his other films?), and just plain boring. What took nearly two hours to convey could have been wrapped up in a sitcom. I even turned to Joe mid-movie and asked, “Is this over yet?”

But the worst part? I’m going to have to see Volume II just because I have to know how it ends. :p

Five for Friday

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The Friday Five:

1. Name five things in your refrigerator. Pop, milk, apples, eggs, cheese (and lots of it).

2. Name five things in your freezer. Mint chocolate chip ice cream, creamsicles, ground sirloin, tv dinners, waffles.

3. Name five things under your kitchen sink. Trash bags, kitchen towels, dishwashing liquid, Windex, paper towels.

4. Name five things around your computer. Cell phone, cable remote, blank cds, Odd Todd Handbook, guacamole recipe torn from a magazine.

5. Name five things in your medicine cabinet. Toothbrush, toothpaste, nail clippers, floss, deodorant.

Outdoor Illinois

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My recommendation if you live in Illinois – do not subscribe to Outdoor Illinois magazine. I mistakenly thought it would provide tips on locating native wildlife; which it does if your ultimate goal is killing the animals you find. I think the title of the magazine is misleading and should be renamed Illinois Hunter since hunting is the magazine’s primary focus and the articles that aren’t about how to trick those oh-so-clever deer so you can put a bullet in their head are as boring as can be. That was definitely a waste of my $10.

Windy City Trip

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We took a ride into the city this morning … our destination was Montrose Point, because I read that it’s the place to go if you want to see migrating birds in the Fall and Spring. Unfortunately, we left our map at home and ended up at Foster Beach instead. Not a big deal … I have a feeling we wouldn’t have seen many migrating birds today anyway … it was just too nice out. We sat by the water for awhile, just taking it all in. I told Joe that I would love to live on a beach because I can’t resist the sound of waves; they are the ultimate in relaxation for me.

We also lucked out and found free parking by Lincoln Park Zoo. We walked around a bit, and also went into the Lincoln Park Conservatory. I’ve been wanting to go to the zoo for awhile now, but our plans kept falling through. I was a bit disappointed in the zoo, though. I think after visiting all the zoos we have in the past year that I’ve become spoiled, and Lincoln Park just doesn’t do it for me anymore. Don’t get me wrong – I think it’s a great zoo, especially considering that it’s free. I just like some of the other zoos we’ve been to where the animals’ habitats are more true to life, not to mention designed so that people can get closer to them and get good photos.

We got back to our neck of the woods mid-afternoon for lunch at Noodles & Company. I tried the Indonesian Peanut Saute which was spicy, but good. However, I got tired of the flavor quickly, so I switched dishes with Joe. He had ordered the Buttered Noodles & Parmesan which I highly recommend.

Since then we’ve just been hanging out and watching tv. We rented The Italian Job, which was good. Now we’re watching The Cubs game. They have been kicking Florida’s ass. I’m really enjoying watching baseball right now. Muhahaha!

Here’s a link to today’s photos. Enjoy!

Friends Coupling

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So what do you guys think of that “new” show Coupling on NBC? I knew it was based off a British sitcom of the same name, but I didn’t know it was the same exact show, lines and all, until I caught the original on the BBC last week. Nevertheless, I think it’s pretty funny. However, I don’t see it as “the answer to Friends” as some have been saying. No show will ever replace Friends. It’s a one of a kind show; my favorite show of all-time, as noted by the fact that I watched 4 episodes today (6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm and 10pm). I’m really going to miss that show when it’s over … and I hope they wrap things up by bringing Rachel and Ross together because I like happy endings.

A funny thing I overheard at work the other day – “Why do all the Friends have to hook up? The show is called Friends, not Lovers.”

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