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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGmUsJvRv7U

Some won't like this bastard spawn, but my woody still hasn't gone down since hearing it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThU9BOWcmjM

A long time ago (circa 2004) I went to see the Korean film "old boy" at the Egyptian theater in LA. Tarantino was sitting in front of me at the time with some homely looking woman (probably his assistant). Anyway, they had a Q/A after the film and in the intermission went to piss and who was standing behind me but QT. Took me awhile to realize it. Asked him for his auto then felt kinda stupid. If you haven't seen Old Boy it's one of the most potent films I've ever seen. Ever. I mean, at conclusion people left the theater in silence. Disturbed would be a better word. I don't want to say why because it would give the conclusion away, but it is quite a plot twist. And a damn good movie. Tarantino films were always a bit heavy on the dialog for my taste, this isn't broadway, but I liked Inglorious Basterds. Didn't LOVE it, but I liked it. Whatever. Mekong, this is where you and I will have to agree to disagree, I always thought the Sopranos was over-rated (nothing against Gandolfini, RIP). Game of Thrones is without a doubt the best TV series (HBO) I've ever seen, 2cd place would be "the wire" (hence a little agreement there). Been awhile since I saw a good film. Going to take a look at "end of watch" this weekend. Hopefully will duly inspire faith in Hollywood. Watched "Argo" and "Lincoln" last week, thought they were both highly over-rated. But, to reiterate: whatever.

Now this, is a thing of great beauty. And there's not enough of that in the world.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmy113gMds0

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Homeland. A cable series based on Marine POWs tortured and 'turned' during the Irag/Afghan wars. Sophisticated psychological-thriller series that works well on many levels: -- religion, torture, men involved in a confusing war, etc. One of the best programs I've seen in awhile, and not predictable. Worth a look if you have the chance. Wrapping up season 1 now, and the factI'm still in on a Thursday night because i want to wrap it up speaks for itself. Well written and executed.

Fell asleep during the hobbit. Was there on a date and that didn't pan out too well. The LOTR films had some great war scenes and cinematography but didn't do justice to the books (my opinion). Saw Cloud Atlas and fell asleep also, found the Tom Hanks character annoying - BUT - they wrapped up the film nicely and the last hour or so had some potent scenes with strong themes on life that almost had me liking the film. The big surprise was when I got dragged to see the Tom Cruise movie (Jack Reacher) and liked it. Well done. Like collateral, very well written and executed - but probably won't be a smash at the box office.