I was driving to work the other day when I saw one of those plastic playballs you find in the supermarket in the middle of the freeway. I thought to myself, "Oh, I hope that doesn't break."
Just then, an SUV drove right over it and it was flattened in no time flat. It seems like a small symbol of innocence lost.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Cinevegas Film Festival 2005
The Cinevegas Film Festival was in town from June 10 to June 18.
Notable films include:
Fifth World - a story about young Navajo Indians that hitchhike through their ancestral lands and what they learn about their culture and each other. Very interesting and notable film. There are not many Native American films about if you haven't noticed, so one should check them out when they're out.
Buy It Now - a 16 year old sells her virginity on ebay. A sign of our times really when girls will do just about anything to get designer clothes and items. Have you heard about "suburban prostitutes?" There are actually young girls, like teenagers, living in suburban neighborhoods, who actually sell themselves to buy designer items.
The Aristocrats - A film about an old joke told since the days of Vaudeville by numerous modern comedians. A word of warning: this is not a movie for the faint-hearted. Hint: it is a very dirty joke. You'll have to see it to believe it. Playing now in more than just Los Angeles and New York.
Saw/heard Christopher Walken and Nicolas Cage speak about their careers. Nicolas Cage has been known for his voice inflections and expressionistic hand gestures, etc. He related that to being inspired by the German Expressionistic films and the silent films such as Doctor Caligari. I found him fascinating. Christopher Walken is also known for his unique voice inflections and subtle performances. The panel also mentioned that he has been trained as a dancer from the time he was two years old. We viewed King of New York.
This is just a taste of what the Cinevegas Film Festival has to offer. If you happen to be in town, or live in Las Vegas, you ought to come by and see what's it's all about! Thanks for reading!
Notable films include:
Fifth World - a story about young Navajo Indians that hitchhike through their ancestral lands and what they learn about their culture and each other. Very interesting and notable film. There are not many Native American films about if you haven't noticed, so one should check them out when they're out.
Buy It Now - a 16 year old sells her virginity on ebay. A sign of our times really when girls will do just about anything to get designer clothes and items. Have you heard about "suburban prostitutes?" There are actually young girls, like teenagers, living in suburban neighborhoods, who actually sell themselves to buy designer items.
The Aristocrats - A film about an old joke told since the days of Vaudeville by numerous modern comedians. A word of warning: this is not a movie for the faint-hearted. Hint: it is a very dirty joke. You'll have to see it to believe it. Playing now in more than just Los Angeles and New York.
Saw/heard Christopher Walken and Nicolas Cage speak about their careers. Nicolas Cage has been known for his voice inflections and expressionistic hand gestures, etc. He related that to being inspired by the German Expressionistic films and the silent films such as Doctor Caligari. I found him fascinating. Christopher Walken is also known for his unique voice inflections and subtle performances. The panel also mentioned that he has been trained as a dancer from the time he was two years old. We viewed King of New York.
This is just a taste of what the Cinevegas Film Festival has to offer. If you happen to be in town, or live in Las Vegas, you ought to come by and see what's it's all about! Thanks for reading!
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