Year: 2005

The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

I just got back from seeing The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. I thought it was pretty good; the book is much better, but the themes of courage and the importance of family were emphasized as they were in the book. No one else, here, liked it as much as I did. I don’t think BEG wants to read the books anymore. GRRRR. Of the books I read, they are really good. The movie is a little over-dramatic, but it’s cinema, and I guess I understand why. Gotta appease those little rascals. … Continue reading…The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Holiday 2005

I’m procrastinating right now. I don’t know what to do now. Should I keep studying or watch another episode of Carnivale? Play video games? I can’t wait to go back home to hang out with my brother, and my high school buddies. I used to think that I had things I needed to do during the break, but they’re not coming to me fast enough. … Continue reading…Holiday 2005

Finals Week – Fall 05

If you take out the stress of studying – or trying to studying for finals – then you would find that finals week can be considered an extended holiday. With so much free time, one can easily lose himself in procrastination and dilly-dally, like me. Seeing my roommates stress over their early finals makes me laugh a little because I don’t have my finals until Thursday. I have plenty of time to study, I guess. Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoon are my test dates. Am I prepared? No. Will I be prepared? You betcha. … Continue reading…Finals Week – Fall 05

Nina Simone – The Soul Of Nina Simone (DualDisc) (2005)

Most of the performances date from her years at RCA (1965-1974), when Simone brought her personal battles to the stage and connected with a whole era of upheaval. “Black classical music” is how she termed her style, which incorporated folk tunes, jazz and African rhythms, and classical flourishes. She channeled it all into brooding internal monologues, sung in an indigo voice whose craggy edges bristled with black pain and rage. … Continue reading…Nina Simone – The Soul Of Nina Simone (DualDisc) (2005)