My Favourite Movie

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Paul — No Comments ↓

I’m sure you’re all just dying to know, so in the interests of a good night’s sleep for all it’s The Matrix. I know, it’s not something worthy like The Killing Fields, arty like Lost In Translation, or even traditionally great like Citizen Kane. Good films all, but when I’m sat at home and have an unquantifiable need for something to watch, Keanu wins the day.

I was reminded of this today (yes I’m watching it now to cheer myself up after endless build problems) when I realized I hadn’t listened to the commentary track. I started it off, but switched it off after barely a minute – I’m sure it’s very good, but I was missing the film.

Oh, and for me it has one of the greatest lines certainly in an action film, on the roof of the office block where Morpheus is held prisoner: “Dodge this”. Man, I can already feel the testosterone flowing, and not just because of the vinyl jumpsuit.

Another St George’s Day

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Paul — No Comments ↓

Last year I noted that the traditional way to mark the patron saint of England’s day was to forget until the following day. Being back here I’m happy to report that things have picked up somewhat; I’m not sure it’s quite a St Patrick’s day, but there were events in the village on Saturday, and the local pubs are encouraging people to go out and celebrate today. How noble of them.

Hey Ya

Posted on April 20, 2007 by Paul — 1 Comment ↓

But not like you’ve seen it before:

glumbert.com – Acoustic Hey Ya

Creationist Science 101

Posted on April 20, 2007 by Paul — 1 Comment ↓

Posted on April 19, 2007 by Paul — 1 Comment ↓

A better rant than I could come up with on the natural fallout from the VT shootings (though created for 9/11):

Of course the World Trade Center bombings are a uniquely tragic event, and it is vital that we never lose sight of the human tragedy involved. However, we must also consider if this is not also a lesson to us all; a lesson that my political views are correct. Although what is done can never be undone, the fact remains that if the world were organised according to my political views, this tragedy would never have happened.

(HT: BoingBoing)