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[cleolinda]

I was the one who had to wait for the pizza to be delivered because my mother was otherwise occupied: "I AM GOING TO BE WATCHING THE SUGAR BOWL!" And I was like, what? Why? What the hell do you expect it to do?

I'm not allowed downstairs for the duration of the game now.

Things I did today that were awesome: Actually got off the computer and read a book. Well, most of one; I'll finish the rest of it tonight. Also, stayed off the Dew. Have a slight headache now, but that may be more from reading. I'm also mulling over writing that tarot-based short story collection I've had in mind--that's what the "Strength" in the title here refers to--but that'll probably take years to come to fruition. But it's fun thinking about it.

(Wow. The headache is more than "slight" now.)

gfrancie mentioned an unclutter_2009 comm that I liked the idea of, so today's decluttering effort: Threw away a beauty product given to me by someone who turned out to be crazy. I can't really elaborate on the situation beyond that, except that said item has been on a back shelf for about two years drying out anyway, and now that bad juju's out my house.

Sad linkspam:

South African activist Helen Suzman dies at 91.

Mystery writer Donald Westlake dies at 75.

John Travolta’s 16-year-old son dies.


More linkspam:

ZOMG [MAJOR DOCTOR WHO SPOILER] to be announced tomorrow. I will report back here as soon as I have a link for you (which I imagine means that I will wake up to sixty helpful emails).

Speaking of Doctor Who, Neil Gaiman is Not Happy with io9: "I haven't denied that my Doctor Who episode 'Faces in the Dust' will have Ice Warriors in it, because I'm not writing a Doctor Who episode called 'Faces in the Dust' (which is a pretty rubbish title, who makes this stuff up?)."

Films That Have Found Their Way into the Twilight Zone.

Will Lionsgate Be the Next Studio to Kick the Bucket?

Damon and Carlton discuss S5 of 'Lost.'

Images: Stills from Audrey Tautou's new film, 'Coco avant Chanel' (Coco Before Chanel); New ‘Julie & Julia’ Movie Still!; New Astro Boy Concept Art Photos from Imagi; International Poster for Jonas Akerlund's 'The Horsemen'; Check This Out: Jonathan Liebesman's 'The Killing Room' Poster; Nine Hi-Res Stills from 'Red Sands.'

Trailers and clips: 'The International': Watch our exclusive clip; 'Crank 2' Trailer Takes NSFW To Next Level; Watch This: Gus Van Sant's 'The Discipline of DE.'

Hugh Jackman Drops Out of 'Cleo' Talks; Who Dares Replace Hugh Jackman In Steven Soderbergh's Insane, 3-D Cleopatra Musical? This will be tagged "cleopatra" here on my journal, by the way, because I feel like a simple "cleo" has the potential to become way too confusing.

What Is David Bowie Doing In Dr. Manhattan's Sweet Pad? [Watchmen]

(Somewhat related: Zack Snyder's 'Guardians of Ga'Hoole' Voice Cast Revealed.)

How Did Viggo Mortensen's 2008 Oscar Boom Go Bust? (Related: If you see one Nazi movie, make it 'Good.')

Dan Radcliffe on Dumbledore's Funeral for Half-Blood Prince, Emma Watson on Deathly Hallows Split.

Must Watch: Beautiful Coraline Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes!

Is 2009 The Year Of Sci-Fi Wolverine?

Homeless Guy Chosen for 'Sherlock Holmes' Role.

Tarantino’s 'Inglourious Basterds' Set for August Release.

'The Night Projectionist' Will Suck Your Blood.

Bollywood Remaking 'Back to the Future'?

'Scream 4' is Still Cookin'. I think my headache has a headache now.


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Comments

[apocalypsos.livejournal.com]

It goes to show how out of it I am that I thought Lionsgate had already kicked the bucket. *shrugs*

[siliconhero.livejournal.com]

Me too. In fact, I thought they'd bowed out two years ago.

[scornedsaint.livejournal.com]

The MAJOR DOCTOR WHO SPOILER is that tomorrow night they'll be announcing who's replacing David Tennant, so...not that major yet, really. Just Prelude to a Wank.

Here's the io9 article: http://io9.com/5122414/new-doctor-who-actor-named-tomorrow

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

No, I know. It's just that the last time I said they were replacing Tennant (with someone, anyone), people raised holy hell because I posted a "spoiler." I'm saying, when we actually know who the replacement is and I have a link to the announcement, I'll put it up.

[kilted.livejournal.com]

"Will Lionsgate Be the Next Studio to Kick the Bucket?"

One can only hope. That crap parade of a movie studio should have thrown it in a while ago.

[numb3r-5ev3n.livejournal.com]

I'm terribly depressed about the death of Jett Travolta. Was it epilepsy? I've heard of people landing badly on their head or neck. My heart goes out to his family.

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[redcoast.livejournal.com]

It's mysterious, actually. Not "Call Dr. House!" mysterious, but no official confirmation of what's going on. Travolta and his reps have always said that Jett had Kawasaki syndrome, but that's not a chronic condition and doesn't seem to account for his symptoms, especially this late in life after he supposedly contracted. There's long been a rumor that Jett really had autism. John Travolta is a Scientologist and they don't acknowledge psychiatric or neurological conditions as real, so that would explain why he would refuse to acknowledge it in public. Actually, Jett could have had autism and Kawasaki syndrome.

[numb3r-5ev3n.livejournal.com]

In other news...

I was in a press conference with Zack a couple months ago and he basically said that they're not stopping us from making the movie. In fact it sounded awfully like Fox was contributing to the press and marketing campaign. So it looks to me like a big spoof that just engages. It looks like a big spoof that ends up with a lot of money changing hands down the line and the audience won't notice the difference. But I think Warner Brothers' coffers will be lighter. I think somebody made a mistake along the way, and they're going to pay for it. But I don't think anyone is going to stop the release of the film, that seems foolish for all.

I sure hope to God this is the case. And wow, finally the picture of Twilight Lady!

[telesilla.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link to unclutter_2009. I need to do some of that myself. :)

[shadowkitten87.livejournal.com]

Also Dan comments on the budding romance of Ginny and Harry, by saying ''Harry's got a real thing for her, and that is slightly odd, because when we met, I was 11 and she was 9, and she was only ever Ron's little sister,'' says Radcliffe, now 19. ''But that all changed, and here we are snogging.''

Am I the only one who thinks it's a bit creepy that he seems to be talking like he is Harry?

[glenvorian.livejournal.com]

Nah not at all. I think he's really become Harry now. xD

[pugnacioun.livejournal.com]

Doctor Who! I'm really having trouble forming coherent thoughts that are anything more complicated than "Omygod!" and "Doctor Who!"

[manekikoneko.livejournal.com]

I have to drive back to school tomorrow right around the time it's being announced, and so I won't find out until the news is four hours old. And *that* is upsetting me almost more than four hours of driving in the snow toward somewhere I don't want to be!

[redcoast.livejournal.com]

Also, there are waaaay too many bowl games and too many have inappropriate corporate sponsors. There's like the Humanitarian Bowl, the Chick-Fil-A Bowl, the Citrus Bowl, the Tampax Bowl ...

[nik-bella.livejournal.com]

A few years ago (holy crap, it was 8.5 years ago now) I realized I was drinking two, and sometimes three bottles of Barq's Root Beer at work. So I quit cold turkey. The first RB-free day I had the worst headache of my life (to that point) which increased until I threw up. After that first horrible day, my body adjusted to the lack of caffeine and I felt awesome.

/I don't positively know that the initial headache and the caffeine-withdrawal are connected, because it turns out I suffer from migraines, but it was very coincidental

//Anyway, hang in there!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Heh, thanks. The weird thing is, I was totally fine yesterday. And I usually have my Mountain Dew(s) at midday, so it's like my body gave me one day as a freebie, and then when it became obvious that I really wasn't going to drink any soda today either, it got mad. REALLY MAD.

[particle-person.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see what Bollywood would do with Back to the Future. The difference between something like this and The Seeker is that Seeker is deliberate sacrilege, and Bollywood BTTF is cultural reinterpretation. Obviously there is no chance of it being a close remake (nor would I want one -- they got it right the first time) but it could be kind of an awesome movie.

[tinuviell.livejournal.com]

A Bollywood Back to the Future? Oh no, you do not touch Back to the Future in any way, shape, or form. Even if it's only a loose remake, it's still way too close to a remake. Back to the Future is sacred to me.

Thanks for the link about Guardians of Ga'Hoole. I had no idea they were making a movie; I'm a librarian and I'm sure the kids tearing through the series will be excited about the movie. *makes a note to order more copies*

[alexthedevil.livejournal.com]

So, I finally went to see Twilight yesterday. Yes, it was just as bad as I thought. But what was hilarious was the conversation I overheard when I'd gone to the bathroom - two 40-something ladies who had just left a screening:

Woman 1: My, that Robert sure can act, can't he?
Woman 2: *dreamy sigh* I wish I was Bella...

[rinnamarie.livejournal.com]

"I AM GOING TO BE WATCHING THE SUGAR BOWL!" And I was like, what? Why? What the hell do you expect it to do?

I laughed for a good ten minutes at that one. :)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

My strongest association with "sugar bowl" is Lemony Snicket, quite honestly...

Tough it out! :O

[razzymelon.livejournal.com]

You can make it without the Dew~

I had to forcibly quit the caffeine as it started to cause panic attacks. Believe me, I will be sad for the rest of my life to not be drinking the Brew with my coworkers or the Dew with my friends but it's for the best. =\ My dentist is really proud of me. XD

[sweetsyren.livejournal.com]

Doctor Who: Chiwetel Ejiofor FTW!

If I can't have him then I would like David Hewlett.

...It's not a ridiculous suggestion. It's just aiming high...really really high.

The announcements coming earlier than a lot of us Who fans predicted and earlier than even RTD mentioned (he said February). I am trying to decide if knowing this early is a Good Thing.tm...

[robinmc.livejournal.com]

About five minutes after reading about John Travolta's poor son this afternoon, I read that Dr. Dre's 20 year-old son died of a drug overdose.

2009, this is not a good sign.

[elbales]

Srsly. I am putting you on notice, 2009: BE MORE AWESOME.

GDMFin' Scientologists...

[snowwhite2421.livejournal.com]

Jett Travolta needed medical attention years ago. I hope they prove epilepsy in the autopsy. Maybe shake a little sense into his parent's heads.

... I have no idea if it's possible to prove that in an autopsy, but yeah.

Also, Dan Radcliffe is nuts. But awesome. And I had to go back and watch his episode of Extras again, just because.

[elbales]

Hey, I like the idea of unclutter_2009, too. In fact, I promptly joined. Thanks for the pointer.

[zrath.livejournal.com]

I want the new Doctor to be Joanna Lumley. :)

[floatingpencil.livejournal.com]

GAH!

There will be NO remaking of Back to the Future. No, not even if. No, I don't care who you are. No. Not allowed. Leave. It. Alone.

See also: The Goonies.

Go and remake Flubber again or something. God.

[manavilins.livejournal.com]

Hey Cleo, I hope this isn't completely out of line dropping out of lurkerdom to ask a totally unrelated question that's really pretty personal, but you've always been so upfront and educational about the whole bipolar thing, so here goes.

If a person is experiencing a manic episode, is it normal to forget the details of what happened?

Here's the background for the question. My little brother was diagnosed with probably bipolar recently ("probably" in the sense that I think the doctors agree with him that something's up, but I don't think they've conclusively settled on bipolar disorder yet). I live several hours away, so I haven't seen him in the last few months, and seeing him over Christmas was somewhat disorienting. Specifically, one time we went out very dinner and he was...only vaguely my brother. It was kinda upsetting, because growing up I always knew my brother better than anybody, and now I could barely read him at all, you know? Anyway, over the next couple days, he would talk about things he talked about at dinner, and it was clear he had no memory at all about talking about them the first time. So now I'm wondering if this is just a normal symptom or some completely different thing to be worried about.

And, obviously, you are not a doctor; you are someone who writes entertaining things on the internet, but you know more about this than anyone else I know of, so I thought I'd ask.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

You know, I really couldn't answer from personal experience--I've never had any memory loss, but then, I don't know that I've ever had a full-on manic episode. Generally I seem to experience hypomania, which is largely a positive, productive phase(the real problem is when you cycle back to depression).

But memory loss doesn't sound incompatible with mania, so I went and looked it (mania) up at WebMD (http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/hypomania-mania-symptoms)--which, much the way I'm not a doctor, isn't a substitute for one either--and it vaguely, briefly mentions "memory go[ing]." I'd say read over that, maybe a few other things in the bipolar subsection, and see if it rings any bells. If nothing else, it's something to tell his doctor about. Seriously, if he is seeing a doctor, I think s/he needs to be informed of anything unusual or out of the ordinary, because it could affect the diagnosis--it could change the diagnosis, and a period of time he can't remember for no good reason (like, not an alcohol blackout) seems pretty significant no matter what it is. My doctor thought I was just depressive until--ten years into our relationship--I mentioned that I'd had what turned out to be a sustained, week-long hypomanic episode. They can't diagnose it if they don't know about it, in other words.

Seriously, though, best of luck trying to sort this out. It can be really frustrating because it's not an exact science--they can't just do blood tests for it, you know? It depends a lot on the patient self-reporting and the doctor being able to interpret the symptoms they're given, and even when a name is put to it, you then have to start working on the right balance of medications and/or therapy. It can be really frustrating--even more so when it's happening to someone else (I've had to watch my sister go through this as well), because you can't just jump into their head and come back and say, "Look, this is what's wrong." I'll be thinking good thoughts for y'all.

[vivnow.livejournal.com]

I was searching online for the Coraline Mystery Boxes and I came across this (http://cgi.ebay.com/CORALINE-Mystery-Box-31-Key-and-Other-Mother-statue_W0QQitemZ180318013789QQihZ008QQcategoryZ53593QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) on Ebay. I guess it was just a matter of time before pieces from the Coraline Boxes showed up on Ebay. Do you think it's a fake? (The seller says it's from box #31.)

I sent Neil Gaiman an email via his website. (I'm sure he'll never see it.)

Vivian

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

BAD FORM, SIR OR MADAM!

(I checked the Metafilter listing, and they don't have a website for #31, which does suggest that #31 was not posted online and would be more likely to be sold off. I suspect it's real, because where else would the statue have come from?)

You might be surprised--he answers a lot of things. I asked him a random question about fighting a book banning thing here in the state and he emailed me back.