The International

Saw a great film yesterday, The International. It stars Clive Owen(everything he does is great) and Naomi Watts (from King Kong amongst others) about a corrupt bank finagling control of all the war debt of the 3rd world.
It's a direct, easy to follow thriller which is slow to boil and when it does you get one of the finest filmed scenes that I have ever witnessed. Seriously, this movie is worth it just for the Guggenheim rotunda scene.
Clive Owen is superb and muted which the role deserves. Naomi Watts on the other hand is not, unfortunately. She is usually terrific, but here her part seems unnecessary and someone of her chops was not needed so she suffers in the role.
The film is directed by Tom Tykwer, a German who has also made Run Lola Run (one of my absolute favs). While I didn't recognize his direction until his name flashed across the screen at the end, I realized how his normal "flow" of action was present throughout the film glaringly during the action scenes.
Filmed in amazing locales(Turkey, Italy, Germany, New York) with great photography direction, and with great tension during the New York scenes, this is an excellent movie for those looking for an intrigue flick where you are scratching your head for most of it, which I find most usually are.

'thew

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- Wolfram Alpha
- Pretty but NY is poo.
- Now this is just incredible.
- Sherlock Holmes is going to be awesome-0.
- Tracy Jordan is hilarious.
- The GOP would do itself a service by getting more Colin Powells
- My favorite drummer. My Favorite Martian.
- Genius? Maybe. More like creepy.
- Atrocious.
- He does it 10x better than lil Wayne.
- Bye bye Creationism.
- Wondering when you should runpee during the movies? Problem solved.

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Matt & Kim
Daylight
Because I'm into to power duos lately(like the Ting tings)


Easy Star Allstars
Karma Police (w/ Citizen Cope)
Even if you dont like Reggae you will love this stuff.

Been Busy

Sorry for the time in between posts....I am looking for a house, trying to sell my car and work is busy as hell.

Jayson Werth stole 4 bases last night, including home! I always miss the good ones.

'thew

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- WANT
- Big LOST night tonight.....here's a cake.
- Neat.
- RapChop is awesome.
- Obama's people.
- Robots!
- This be CRAZEE!
- You mean this isnt what the world looks like?
- The White house is digital...great pics in here.
- Waaaaay too much time on his hands.
- Watch Star Wars differently.
- SOMEONE, please explain to me why this is? I'm really aghast at this.
- This is why the death penalty MUST be abolished. How many innocent has the State killed in our name?
- This must have taken a long time.
- Dad...recognize the guy playing his trainer? Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
- TED talks are amazing.

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Twofer:

Kings of Leon
Use Somebody
These guys are without a doubt the best right now.


The Hold Steady
Sequestered in Memphis
Nice song....he sounds a little like the Boss.