Eventually it happens to everyone. You come across a situation that is so painful and all consuming, that it just eats you alive. There’s nothing you can do but wait it out. It’s one of the most horrific and miserable things I can think of. Before you know it, you’ll do anything to distract yourself and try and take your mind off of reality for just a little while. You know for sure that you’ve hit rock bottom when you watch “Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London” and “The Prince & Me” back-to-back.
When I sat down to watch Agent Cody Banks 2, a sad thought crossed my mind: “I wonder if this will be as good as the first?” Yes, I have seen both cinematic masterpieces that fall under the umbrella of one Cody Banks. The tale of a 16-year-old secret agent is a time-honored tradition in Hollywood. I personally can’t get enough of it as is evident by my viewings of Agent Cody Banks 1 & 2. Don’t even get me started on the Spy Kids trilogy, one of the top 3 trilogies of all time. If we didn’t have movies with small under aged children constantly saving the world, then I think one could argue very convincingly that we wouldn’t have entertainment at the movies at all.
I’m afraid I’ll give away too much of the movie if I continue to discuss it further, so rather than ruin it for everyone, I’ll just move on to the Prince & Me.
Did some research on Julia Stiles, one of the main actresses in this movie. Turns out she graduated from Columbia with a degree in English, not unlike myself… well, I didn’t go to Columbia, but I did go to a school in NY, and I did get an English degree (sort of… 2.7 GPA doesn’t exactly scream “Master in my field.”) So I do find it a bit ironic that she would be willing to participate in a movie with a grammatically incorrect title. Please don’t go back and check this post for several grammatical errors, of which I’m sure there are a plenty. And also try to ignore the fact that being an English Major has fairly little to do with spelling and grammar. My point is this; I want to say Julia Stiles made and Ironic choice, that’s all. Now that I’ve said it, I realize just how unimpressive it really is… oh well.
In yet another attempt to avoid reality, I also watched the NBA All-Star game. I learned one thing; those guys really throw down those dunks hard. You really don’t know it until they miss though. Vince Carter missed a couple of dunks that went of the back of the rim and flew back ¾ the length of the court… or 18/24ths of the way down the court, as I’m apt to say. I was never one to simplify my fractions…
Now I’m writing this in hopes of killing a few more hours before I make a sad attempt at sleep… Sleep is usually the hardest thing to come by when you’re stuck in a situation like I am, but what can you do? Cross-stitch your own life size version of the Sistine Chapel ceiling? That’s what I did last night… now I’m just out of ideas.
6 comments:
So after I wrote this post, I watched Troy… I told you I was out of ideas…
While I think of ideas...I thought I'd fix the 'hours' situation on the comment line. You are welcome :>
Don't despair. I watched the first Spy Kids movie AND the first Cody Banks movie. AND Prince&Me. in my defense, it is in fact, a chick flick. and I was feeling particularly "chicky" that day.
maybe you should knit a sweater with the mona lisa on the front. It'll keep you warm while you think some more.
Me: yeah, watching Troy was a bad idea. That ranks right up there with Legend of the Falls for Brad Pitt movies I’m just not that crazy about. Not as bad as Cool World, but still pretty bad. It seemed like a good idea, but there are many good ideas. It’s all about execution. Although by all accounts, his portrayal of Achilles is spot on. Still, not enough for me.
A: Thanks, I really needed that. I know it’s pretty presumptuous of me to assume I’m going to get more than two comments, specially these days, but you came through for me. I appreciate that.
Syar: Here at the shuck n jive, we don’t judge. We like to keep an open mind about things. That being said, I wouldn’t go around blabbing about your viewings of Spy Kids and Cody Banks. You really don’t want to ruin your street cred.
I’ll look into the sweater thing. Everybody is always telling me my wardrobe is severely lacking in sweaters with classic works of art on the front.
I had something to say about the post, but I lost track when I read how you left a detailed comment -- in response to your own comment. That deserves a spot in the Shuck N Jive hall of fame, I'd say. Maybe not a bust or plaque, but maybe some sort of temporary aisle display? Or perhaps a spot in one of those seasonal display cases halls of fame usually have?
you told everyone about your viewings so I figured I'd follow suit...
thanks for the warning anyway, must protect my street cred at all costs. spy kids, that brat banks? yeah, I eat 'em for breakfast.
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