lest all memory fade like neglected tapestries the heart consumes resilience like an evergreen and rises forthwith against the rising tide
casting lots meant to capture unforseen outcomes the water running forward with belligerent indifference with intent to whitewash your best perceptions
silence your loquacious concern in favor of survival clarity stretch your neck as though the trunk of the oldest conifer breath deep while washed over by the force of the unexpected
I remember renting some VHS tapes of this show from the Video Choice down the street from where I used to live, as well as from the library from time to time. I don't think that either place had the beginning of the series, so I ended up having to piece together what the hell was going from what I saw. Essentially, its reptilian aliens infiltrating the human race for their own nefarious purposes.
It's too bad humankind has such a substantial inferiority complex so as to instill such distrust and suspicion into our minds regarding any potential galactic neighbors. We're definitely going to have some awkward first impression moments to work through.
So it seems that ABC has decided to remake the series. Remembering back on the time I spent with the original, I can see how certain themes may be considered relevant to our present socio-political environment. I can't help but feel, however, that fueling the distrust level of the American people, if even through metaphorical sci-fi narratives, isn't within our best interest.
I don't know. This concept seems very beaten horse to me at this point. I will definitely end up giving it a shot when it premiers. Hopefully it will surprise me. I almost want it to.
And, I mean, c'mon:
I'll watch pretty much anything Morena Baccarin is in.
also:
Hello Elizabeth Mitchell. So I am assuming from the substantial role that she plays in this show that Juliet is as good as really dead on "Lost". Iiiinteresing...
I guess this was featured as an extra on the Hellboy DVD. I don't own that one (was holding out for coming across the three disc director's cut. never did.), but I thought that was pretty interesting. Can't say as I see a direct relation in terms of aesthetics, but it's consistent with Guillermo Del Toro's love for the macabre. Or perhaps he, like me, just really digs James Mason's voice.
So this is pretty awesome. I take that back; this is very very awesome. Basically you take the url for any video on youtube, enter it into the home page, and have yourself presented with a feast for your eyes.
For a little more surreality in your life: http://www.yooouuutuuube.com
I remember reading The Road back in 2007. It's no secret that I have an affinity for good post apocalyptic dystopia stories. I make half-assed attempts at my own from time to time, and while you would think spinning that kind of a yarn would be pretty rudimentary in terms of things like theme and setting, and i guess more often than not it is, it is very difficult to get it to resonate beyond stereotypical aesthetics. I got hung up on how "grey" McCarthy's future was, but apart from that I fascinated by the how much emotion was swimming along as an undercurrent to such a simple story. Upon finishing it, I immediately began to read it again out of fear of being left to brood about what I had just experienced.
The film is directed by John Hillcoat, an Australian director that also helmed The Proposition, which I loved. His sense of pacing and atmosphere seem the perfect match for McCarthy's father-son road trip through hell, so I was very excited when I heard the news. I was also very excited to find out that the trailer was finally out for it:
Hm. That's a lot of Charlize Theron. Her character has only a minimal amount of mention in the book, so it's a little disconcerting to see that it's been fleshed out so much for the movie. A lot disconcerting, however, is how derivative this trailer is of many apocalyptic/natural disaster thrillers like The Day After Tomorrow and I am Legend, both of which, for my money, were godawful. I am really hoping that this is more misleading marketing as opposed to a sincere depiction of the direction this film is taking. As a purist, as well as a fan of the source material, my fingers are very tightly crossed. I mean, c'mon, we all saw No Country For Old Men. A loyal and worthwhile adaptation of McCarthy's work can be done. (Just not by Billy Bob Thornton)
