Archive for May, 2009

Yo, Mama

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Mad props to all the incredible moms in my life!

This is my strikingly beautiful sister serving Easter dinner. I remember when she was a baby, chillin’ with her, quite possibly the most peaceful moments I’ve ever experienced. She is going to be a mum soon.

I Am Legend (2007)

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Why did I want to see this film again? Someone must have dropped the “vampire” word, and I thought, “Why not? Will Smith¹ is a funny guy.” But as far as funny guys go, he’s more Keanu Reeves than Bill Murray—Eye rolls ‘r’ us when he tries to be serious.

The monsters in this movie are horrifying, as in, Egads! You spent how much money to generate such ridiculous, plastic baddies?

Half a star for the German shepherd’s riveting performance. [Sniffles] Excuse me while I hug my dog.

**1/2

¹Nothing but fond memories of the first dubbed Hollywood movie I saw in Bologna—Independence Day: Il giorno della riscossa. Will Smith opened his mouth, and the most beautiful Italian filled the cinema.

Pulp fiction has died and gone to heaven

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

I will return to these photographs of reanimated book cover art over and over, they are so fabulous!

Hat tip: VSL