31st December, 2007 (11:41 am)
The Day It Was Almost 2008 (8)
It’s been an odd one, 2007; my computer died (as did it’s replacement ); I had unexpectedly complicated surgery which didn’t quite work (and resulted in some fairly hefty treatment); work’s been a bit better; we’ve visited new places and spent time together as a family; I grew some balls and finally sorted him out; possibly reconnected with my parents, all whilst loving my family as best I can.
How was your 2007?
I’ve realised at the heady age of early thirty-something that I’m actually pretty awesome, and that carrying a few extra pounds does nothing to diminish said awesomeness. I’m a good friend and I’m kind and sharp and soooo fecking funny, and I’m so worth your time. Someone doesn’t want to? That’s their loss, not mine, and I truly and genuinely believe that. Christ, it’s like breathing without lung clamps for the first time - heady and clear and a little frightening. I don’t know what happened this year to make me realise that. I think if I did, I’d have vomited out a book about it already and have made myself a fortune from it.
So while it wasn’t the most hideous year I’ve ever had (try having a miscarriage on 6th January to really get your year off to a fan-fucking-tastic start) and it’s not quite been the best, it’s not been bad, either. It definitely could’ve been worse. And I still love my boys with a ferocity that sometimes scares me.
Happy New Year Internetland.
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29th December, 2007 (2:13 pm)
The Bet Comments Off
- Rubbersquare / Abe Froman Productions
- Official Website
- IMdB Profile
- Rating:
Synopsis: In a decaying world of hopelessness, Henry and James have a long-standing game of placing a wager on the fate of those unfortunate enough to cross their path. The bet is simple: whose room will they die in? The latest pawn is a young woman with a mysterious past. Who is she? Where did she come from? Why is she here? The answer will explain who these two men really are . . . (Synopsis taken from the official website)
I kinda sorta know Dunn, the director and co-writer of this film. I say kinda, because it’s one of those tenuous online links, but I thank God that the link was there, for without it I doubt I’d ever have heard of let alone watched The Bet. On hearing the story and knowing Dunn’s influences - and then seeing the posters and stills - I would have wanted to watch it regardless of whether or not I knew the director. I became increasingly frustrated that the film was shown in the states but not here, so when the DVD was released, I bought it that very same day. Eager much?
It’s difficult to say much about the story without giving it away. I needed to watch it twice to really grab ahold of the narrative (it’s a little under twenty minutes long, so there’s time to review!) and the more you watch it, the more you’re sucked in. It’s full of subtleties and snapshots, the story playing its cards close to its chest and revealing more in what’s not said than what is. The film reeks of a calm, almost resigned inevitability, the cinematography stunningly beautiful, dark and dirty and despairing, the editing sharp and crisp. The score is glorious in its understatement - the entire film is.
It was so worth the wait.
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29th December, 2007 (12:36 am)
The Bit About Netscape (7)
You probably heard about this three years before I did, but for those of you also living under rocks: well well well.
I love how old Netscape users are being actively encouraged to take up FireFox rather than IE. Heh.
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28th December, 2007 (12:55 pm)
The Bit Introducing Irv (7)
Irv - Ian’s successor - has arrived.
Am too scared to take it out of the box.
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28th December, 2007 (9:29 am)
The Day About Why-I-Get-Up-In-The-Mornings (10)
He's laughing because I said "poo".
I wish I was making that up.
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