Plot Points of the Caribbean

[cleolinda]

Ugh. Have felt like shit today. I had a feeling I wasn't going to sleep well (frozen Coke at 7:30 pm for the lose), but I didn't realize that I was going to go around all day feeling like my eyes were on fire.

Looks like I'm going to be seeing Pirates of the Caribbean on Saturday night, most likely. While this actually works really well with other plans, there's a little part of me that really, really wants to go to a midnight screening tonight and be totally psychotic about it.

Also, there were a ton of people at the theater last night for something billed as Indian Movie. It would appear that we're talking about Asian subcontinent Indian, not Native American Indian, because there were a ton of India-Indian folks there last night. Thing is, I can't find anything by that name on the IMDB. Also, there was a table in that theater's vestibule where people seemed to be either taking tickets or generally greeting people. I'm wondering if there's some kind of local weekly screening thing going on, where they have a deal to screen an Indian movie (something Bollywood?), and to simplify matters, the Rave folks just put it on the marquee as "Indian Movie." If anyone has any idea... let me know.

Oh, hell, Mercury's going retrograde again. Remember when everything went to hell for just about everyone earlier this year, around March or so? Mercury in retrograde. I don't know if you believe in this kind of thing or not, but my theory is, if the moon can affect the tides, why wouldn't other planets affect other things? It's very possibly a physical effect that results in people being pissy; just because we don't understand precisely what that effect is doesn't mean it's just total magic or nonsense. Anyhoo, Mercury generally has to do with communication, so when I noticed people getting pissy on Snarkfest, I went, "Aw, hell, we're due for another retrograde, aren't we?" In this case:

When Mercury is retrograde, everyone's thinking is more introspective and we tend to think about issues and concerns which relate to the sign involved. With Mercury retrograde in [Leo], people with this sign prominent in their charts will be especially prone to such introspection. There is little choice but to reconsider our personal views and opinions about life. There is, however, an opportunity to gain insight into our own ego. Mercury retro in Leo gives confusion regarding high ideals and aspirations. People tend to be outspoken or quick-tempered, and their kind-hearted impulses can be misplaced, due to getting the facts wrong. Leaders and those in high places are subject to delusion and error, especially as nebulous Neptune is in opposition and lordly Jupiter is square. They tend to appear haughty, proud and passionate. Individuals find dramatic ways to communicate and are quick to refute ideas that disagree with their own. A love of children and a fondness for pleasure should not be allowed to get out of hand. Love affairs can be fickle and inconstant, due to egotistical presumptions. Avoid gambling and those who display a low and sensual nature. Attend immediately to back and chest pains. When Mercury moves back to Cancer on July 11, the need to revisit emotional commitments will become more present. Family issues are likely to arise and you may need to review decisions regarding your residence and any career moves you have in mind. All areas of communication are affected, especially in matters related to romance, self-expression, creative and dramatic endeavours or anything to do with children, investment, public standing and speculative ventures in general. This period brings travel snafus and missed appointments of all kinds. Documents can go astray. Be sure to carry a diary and refer to it often.

Now, I know that since we're now expecting these things to happen, we'll probably find them, whether there's really an increase in occurrence or not. My theory about astrology is that it's sort of a metaphor for the real ways in which we deal with our lives, so if being on the alert for miscommunication, error and general pissosity results in your being able to handle it better, I don't see what's so terrible about that.

Entertainment Weekly gives Pirates of the Caribbean a D+. Oh, Lisa, why bother with a + at that point? She mentions that she hated the first one, and starts picking on things like "This time what stands between the two photogenic romantic leads is bluster from a new villainous British prig-in-a-wig, some twitty adult who demands that Will do some impossible thing or another to earn his freedom. Or else. (Or else what? Like we'd care? Like Will and Liz are anything other than whirling teacup figurines?)" So... I'm thinking I'm going to wait for someone to review the movie who 1) liked the first one and 2) doesn't flip out over something as simple as "obstacle separates young couple."

Potter "Prada" Prop Book Up for Auction. This is from the part in the movie where Scary Meryl Streep demands the new Harry Potter for her twins. No, the unpublished Harry Potter.

AP writer mocks "simplified spelling" movement. Whoever wrote this, I love you.

Comments

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

Oh, how I hope "Indian Movie" was Krrish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krrish). That'd be worth seeing (http://www.boingboing.net/2006/06/19/bollywood_scifi_supe.html).

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Actually, the "Indian" refers to a motorcycle. It's the new film from Sir Tony.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

(I'm assuming.)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

"The Fastest Indian in the World," I know. But that wasn't the movie they were showing.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Then that shows how much I know. (:

[nadesiko.livejournal.com]

I'll second that hope... I know Krrish is on here in Chicago at most big theaters

[meghatron.livejournal.com]

In what universe does it make sense to assign a review of a sequel to someone who hated the first one? Even Roger Ebert knew better than to claim he was competent to review Scooby-Doo when he had no experience nor interest in the original cartoon, and put such a disclaimer in his review. Stupid EW.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I know, dude. At least for the first movie, it would have been interesting to be like, "Huh, here is someone who clearly, honestly does not like this movie, and isn't just saying whatever because everyone else is." But the second time, it's like--for real, why do I care what you think? You hated something 92% of everyone else loved. Duh, you're not going to like the sequel. Not only was your time wasted reviewing it, mine was wasted reading.

[plazmah.livejournal.com]

Was going to say the same thing. Krrish + PotC this weekend will be greatness for me :)

[txvoodoo.livejournal.com]

*blink*

I'm confused. Is POTC (movie 1 OR 2) supposed to be about Will and Elizabeth? Not about Captain Jack?

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[the-wanlorn.livejournal.com]

Blargh. In March I stopped going to class, doing my work, and getting out of bed because I was so peevish at the entire sodding world.

WOOHOO.

Anyway, I C&Ped the astrology portion into my LJ (http://the-wanlorn.livejournal.com/321867.html), with credit, and as a blockquote so that no one can possibly mistake it for my words (unless they're being particularly idiotic).

If that's So Not Cool, let me know and I'll edit it out.

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

My theory for all the wankiness that's been going on lately is that it's because Uranus is also in retrograde. Apparently Uranus causes shifts in people's personalities, although as a bonus, also increases creativity. It's in retrograde till sometime in November, so I'm fully expecting any new wanky developments.

I've tried to explain the Uranus theory to a few people, but strangely, they don't seem to be taking me too seriously.

[pinstripe-bindi.livejournal.com]

That's my thought. I want to see it, that guy is pretty HAWT. Also I love Bollywood music.

[sexion8.livejournal.com]

Well, if a big ass meteor didn't noticeably affect anything, I'm not too worried about retrograde. From Space.Com:

An asteroid possibly as large as a half-mile or more in diameter is rapidly approaching the Earth. There is no need for concern, for no collision is in the offing, but the space rock will make an exceptionally close approach to our planet early on Monday, July 3, passing just beyond the Moon’s average distance from Earth.

PotC tonight! Whoo, I'm drinking Rum Runners (http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink2439.html) to celebrate!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

It's about all three of them--the trailer seems to indicate that it's quite the triangle, actually. Schwarzbaum fusses about Jack, too.

[txvoodoo.livejournal.com]

I say we roast her on a spit.

*nods with satisfaction*

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Heh, no problem. I'm quoting a large portion from another site as well. : )

[arielchan.livejournal.com]

My favorite reviewer looooves PotC 2. Thar be spoilers here, so I would say if you want to read the review (and you should) then don't read the last couple paragraphs. (http://www.flickfilosopher.com/blog/2006/07/pirates_of_the_caribbean_dead.html)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

You know what? Fuck this noise. I'mma fix me a Cuba libre.

[the-wanlorn.livejournal.com]

Just making sure.

And let me tell you, blockquotes withing blockquotes with my tiny width? Looks so odd. =D

[cupcakery.livejournal.com]

I personally find it interesting. Do any other planets going retrograde affect various aspects of human personalities? Do any other planets even go retrograde?

No spoilers here

[lederhosen.livejournal.com]

FWIW, I thought PotC2 was quite fun. I had my nitpicks - overall, not as good as #1, it relied a little too much on nods back at #1, and Davey Jones wasn't quite as good a villain as Barbossa. (Partly the CGI's fault - it was hard for him to be expressive under all that.) But all in all, a fun movie and I'll probably see it again in a week or so.

BTW, do not check the IMDB full cast list until you've seen the movie, because it contains a major spoiler.

[ezaryu.livejournal.com]

I did a spoiler-free review of PotC 2 after seeing it today (http://kurafire.net/log/archive/2006/07/06/review-pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-mans-chest).

I loved the first one and had high expectations and strong concerns (fear for disappointment) for the second.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Oooo, helpful. I didn't even see anything terribly spoily--I can deal with "So and so is set up for a big fall." It's "Here's the entire setup of the relationship between Jack and Davy Jones" that I can't handle.

[riverchild.livejournal.com]

Seen this already? The mystery of Judi Dench in a lobster costume solved (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqY-spCnmX0). Hilarity! :D