Saturday, February 18, 2012
Eragon (2006)
In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.
Fairly entertaining fantasy, nice touch with the 'nice' (female) dragon.
Friday, February 17, 2012
AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007)
Warring alien and predator races descend on a small town, where unsuspecting residents must band together for any chance of survival.
A disappointing mess even for die-hard fans of the sub-genre.
On second viewing not really any better...
New York
New York, May 1943. "A Harlem street scene." Medium-format nitrate negative by Gordon Parks for the Office of War Information
First Lines: Jean Shrimpton - An Autobiography
When I was four, Bessie Barnes, an artist who lived in our village, approached my mother and asked if she could draw me.
New Stuff: The Residents
This was the very first album I got from The Residents (I still have the lp), now I finally got it on cd.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
David Copperfield (1935)
The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery (Which He Never Meant to Publish on Any Account).
Wonderfully crafted classic adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The former Fellowship of the Ring prepare for the final battle for Middle Earth, while Frodo & Sam approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.
Fantastic conclusion of the trilogy with one incredible battle scene and an overlong ending.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
New York
1933. A view across New York's Central Park Lake framed by the Sherry-Netherland and Plaza hotels. 5x7 safety negative by the noted architectural photographer Samuel Gottscho
First Lines: Sei Shonagon - The Pillow Book
[1] In spring, the dawn - when the slowly paling mountain rim is tinged with red, and wisps of faintly crimson-purple cloud float in the sky.
