Parallel Johnny

I went and saw Order of the Phoenix last night. It was good, but they did what was only expected. The fifth book is the longest of the series and so its natural to cut out parts in the magnitude of chapters. Also, some minor storyline changes had to be made in order to bridge those gaps. I understand that, but still there were some parts that just shouldn’t have been left out including a certain device that is so prominent in the book and books to come, that it was the cover of the fifth book.

A couple new characters were introduced and I thought they were great: “Tonks” and Luna Lovegood. Delores Umbridge was exactly as I pictured her.

For the IMAX version they make the final battle scene all in 3-D. It was very cool and made the Ministry Scenes look even better.

** Possible spoiler if you haven’t read books 5 and 6. scroll down a bit**
In the movie, we finally get to see the Black family-tree tapestry. Unfortunately, its impossible to understand the branch flow showing each generation. You can, however read the names of many of them. In the scene, they show three burned out family members, which threw caution to me since the tree has at least 7 members burned out for being disowned. By making sure there were at least three shows some importance to those members.

One was Sirius, the second I couldn’t make out but was very close to Sirius is assumed Tonk’s mother (married muggle, Ted Tonks) and the third was Alphard Black, the uncle of Sirius and Regulus who helped Sirius after he ran away.

We know Sirius is a good wizard, Alphard showed good and Regulus we learn was a death eater who turned away. This gives some more ground to the RAB theory. Majority claims its Regulus Arcturus Black, but I think he took the name of his uncle Alphard.
** End Spoiler**

Side note: If you look on wikipedia, a Charlus Potter is listed on the tree. He married Dorea Potter and had a son. I wasn’t able to spot it in the movie though.

Go see it. and if you like the movies, go read the books. You’re missing a ton of story.

Off to the movies to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.  Its gonna rock.

Installed iPodLinux on my Nano, today. Played with it for 10 minutes, got bored, realized it was useless. I’m restoring it now.

Tigers won and I couldn’t be happier. They play in Detroit tomorrow with Rogers.

Looks like its movie night at Shaun’s. His mom bought him X-Men 3 So I’m going there soon.

For those who don’t understand the subject line, be amazed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVqEBLVBeP0

Its been a busy couple weeks. Schoolio has definitely picked up its pace. I have projects, reading and/or homework every night.

I’ve been better at keeping a workout schedule. 5 times a week, I either ride my bike for about 10 miles, ride my bike 3 then run 2 or go down to the gym to run and do weights.

Not a whole lot of news. Consciously decided not to go to McGee’s last Friday. We decided rather to have a fire at Chrissy’s. I drank Woodchuck cider, while Chrissy and Lauren had wine. Kevin showed up and a few others. Lauren had work in the morning so it wasn’t a late night.

Sunday was Lisa’s birthday so we bought groceries and made her dinner (Italian sausage w/ peppers, pasta, caesar salad). I made — I believe — my first cake and despite me screwing up the simple 3-step directions, it still turned out. We watched Empire Records and left around 1.

Reading what I wrote, my life is pretty boring. Busy, but boring.

Had a nice weekend. On Friday, I did NOT go to McGee’s. Instead, I went to Adam’s cousin, Kate’s party. I hadn’t been to a party like that in some time.

Tonight I watched Memoirs of a Geisha. It was amazing. I strongly suggest everyone to rent it.

Now for a full Sunday of schoolwork.  Just 9 more days.

Had a nice weekend. The Queen + Paul Rodgers concert was amazing! After the show we went to McGee’s. Diddle was there and showed me some work he’s done for the new Chicken Scratch.

Last night we went to Adam’s and watched Kingdomm of Heaven. It was an incredible movie about the Holy Crusades.

Not sure of tonight’s plans. Possibly visiting Brian after his rehearsal.

Here’s some behind-the-scenes footage to new new Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It goes behind the set for the underwater scene. The source is in Spanish, but you’re smart folks. If not, have Google translate it.

[Link]

A few new Harry Potter Goblet of Fire stills.

Draco

Mad Eye Moody with Ron

On this day in 1977, David Berkowitz (AKA: Son of Sam) was found and arrested. The “Son of Sam” nickname came from his neighbor, Sam Carr, whom Berkowitz claimed was a ‘high demon’ who sent his dog to command him to kill. David Was charged for the serial killing of six teenage girls.
[more on Wikipedia]

Most people are probably more familiar with this story via Spike Lee’s Summer of Sam.

Not to be mixed up with ‘The Summer of George’.

Last two days have been slow on the web (or just uninteresting). Its finally picking up.

“I’ve been in the wrong business”, says Mike ‘Nibbles’ Tyson who is coming to a discrete DVD shop near you. Lets see what he tries biting off of Jenna Jameson.

The Daily Show takes on Scientology. Xenu counters by giving Tom Cruise another movie deal.

Good Eats host, Alton Brown asks Tom for advice on Flintstones Vitamins.

Rent: the Musical reveals it’s Rent: the Movie music video, Seasons of Love.

Japan has outdone our electronics industry, auto industry (don’t hit me) and now they have “Hard Gay” - a comedian who dresses in tight leather, thrusting his hips in public, yelling “WOOO.” You win this round, Japan. [Video Link]

Just Say “no”