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Went to see Helvetica, a fantastic movie showcasing the film. (Check out my entry to WrittenByAllOf.Us, our agency’s blog). We nipped over to Borders to check out the wares there and I got a new CD. This photo was taken of the Marshall Fields’ building all lit up and I finally figured out how to take a night photo with thew new phone.

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I haven’t seen Casablanca and thought it would be appropriate with my NetFlix subscription. I’ve heard all the clichés but I have to say that, seeing this movie finally, is something of a dream. That sounds cheesy.

The last time I felt this terrible about a movie it was called Mars Attacks!. Blades of Glory is figure skating meets NASCAR exploting the exact same stereotypes that make it completely what it’s not. If you need to see a skating movie I’d recommend The Cutting Edge. Will Farrel and John Heder are a perfect fit for one another, which isn’t saying anything. And what was up with the special effects? EVERY skating scene was done in CG on a green screen. Can’t Hollywood afford stunt doubles? No thank you.

It’s not often I am so moved by a movie anymore. When I need a bit of inspiration there are a handful of flicks I’ll pop in and slip into my cinema trance. It’s possible that Peaceful Warrior could fall into that category too. It’s along the same lines as another favorite of mine Seven Years In Tibet where the arrogant man turns into a man at one with the universe.

I’m not poking fun. Some movies remind me how far I have come in the sixty-one months I’ve called  Chicago home… I’m also reminded how far I’ve come back and how much more work I have to do.

Movies have a power over me. The same power that a loved one might have on a decision, or a gesture on your life. Movies are my books (and not in a ‘Merican-who-doesn’t-have-time-to-pick-up-a-proper-book way either). Ambie said it best. I paraphrase: if the movie doesn’t move me (or make me cry) it was probably not a good movie.

Which reminds me: I’m due for a cry.

Check out this movie if you can. The beginning feels like any other movie, but there are some good twists. Most of all if you can get engrossed by it you will question a thing or two in your life.

Steve, Chris, E and I meet up for Double Indemnity at the Movies in the Park. I love watching movies outdoors. E brought drunken watermelon. That’s a whole watermelon and a whole fifth of Voddie. Mmm. That’s not all of it. This movie is filled with the craziest lines:

“Ten times twice as hard.”

“More fun than a car full of monkeys.”

“…As sure as ten times buys you a dollar.”

Plus the many mentions of “baby” when referring to the main character Phyllis, played by Barbara Stanwyck. It makes chauvenism funny ha-ha.