Ok, living in a semi-rural area of Rhode Island, culture or the exposure to it just isn't what it used to be, we had lived in Boston, Massachusetts 10 years ago and it has taken its time to adjust...or rather is the phrase: "It has taken its toll..."
Anyway, recently watched "Slummdog Millionare" over the weekend on DVD. It was a good film, I just didn't think it should've won the Academy Award for 2009 Best Film. I liked the personification of poverty it portrayed for Salim's character. Although its a fictional film, you can't help but notice the kernels of truths in the film, the stark poverty of millions, millions of people not only in India where the film takes place, but across the globe. Its poverty Americans only see on a television commercial or read about in a news paper. I believe a film can bring that awareness to its viewer in a way that news report or documentary can not.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1264618240/tt1010048
I think this because a film typically glamorizes the scene or makes it dramatic and beautiful, but poverty, simply is not glamorous-millions of people living in slums, picking through landfills of trash to eek out a living, doing what is necessary simply to live. Could you do what it takes? Could you or I exist on that level? I suppose it would be harder for us since we know of the American 'good' life: Home, Food, Family, Money. If you have nothing to start, then those things are merely dreams and you settle into your existence of reality: wouldn't it be nice...?
We do it too in America. Wouldn't it be nice...to win the lottery...have a personal assistant...drive a Lamborghini...etc We're really not worried about our next meal or finding shelter for the night.
Oh yeah...and the movie? It was worth seeing.
PS3
Call Of Duty 4, Modern Warfare
Oh My God. This is an incredible game. I just started playing it and its got me hooked. I think the story line of it taking place in current time has something to do with it. Its a visually incredible game rich in texture and engrossing action. Its one of the few games that touch upon an emotional response. I liken it to the 1st time you place Call of Duty D-day or whatever its called. At that time you just weren't expecting WWII films or games to be that graphic and in turn 'that' real. Most of us grew watching WWII clips in black and white, old John Wayne movies...people got shot then they fell down, no holes in the uniform, no blood curling scream, no look of stark terror. It was a relatively clean blood less image. "Saving Private Ryan" changed all that. World War II was now viewed as real war, where real people died horrible combat deaths. Suddenly the 'ancient' war seemed real, as real as a Vietnam War documentary. War is hell and should never be forgotten how truly terrible it is.
This game brings a touch of realism to gaming, rather it plays upon an unclean type of war, a war of terrorism and insurgency. I found myself reluctant to take part in a terrorist scene of murdering innocent civilians. Amazing a game could achieve that type or 'character' morality. This is one you should play.
http://www.callofduty.com/
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/image_viewer/boxshot.php?pid=939213&popup=1
The Super Bowl.
I didn't watch it. I suspended our satellite service until July, maybe sooner depending if Directv gets Versus again. I'm only interested in TV for the Tour de France and some other cycling stuff. I just can't get over forking over $80 bucks a month for television. $80 times 12 that's what? Over $960 a year. Holy shit.
I only found out yesterday it was the Colt & the Saints playing. LOL. I did want the Saints to win. I like their uniforms better. You're right not a huge American Football fan. I grew up rooting for the Dallas Cowboys...Tony Dorsett, Roger Staubach. Just lost interest in Football after childhood.
Anyway, recently watched "Slummdog Millionare" over the weekend on DVD. It was a good film, I just didn't think it should've won the Academy Award for 2009 Best Film. I liked the personification of poverty it portrayed for Salim's character. Although its a fictional film, you can't help but notice the kernels of truths in the film, the stark poverty of millions, millions of people not only in India where the film takes place, but across the globe. Its poverty Americans only see on a television commercial or read about in a news paper. I believe a film can bring that awareness to its viewer in a way that news report or documentary can not.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1264618240/tt1010048
I think this because a film typically glamorizes the scene or makes it dramatic and beautiful, but poverty, simply is not glamorous-millions of people living in slums, picking through landfills of trash to eek out a living, doing what is necessary simply to live. Could you do what it takes? Could you or I exist on that level? I suppose it would be harder for us since we know of the American 'good' life: Home, Food, Family, Money. If you have nothing to start, then those things are merely dreams and you settle into your existence of reality: wouldn't it be nice...?
We do it too in America. Wouldn't it be nice...to win the lottery...have a personal assistant...drive a Lamborghini...etc We're really not worried about our next meal or finding shelter for the night.
Oh yeah...and the movie? It was worth seeing.
PS3
Call Of Duty 4, Modern Warfare
Oh My God. This is an incredible game. I just started playing it and its got me hooked. I think the story line of it taking place in current time has something to do with it. Its a visually incredible game rich in texture and engrossing action. Its one of the few games that touch upon an emotional response. I liken it to the 1st time you place Call of Duty D-day or whatever its called. At that time you just weren't expecting WWII films or games to be that graphic and in turn 'that' real. Most of us grew watching WWII clips in black and white, old John Wayne movies...people got shot then they fell down, no holes in the uniform, no blood curling scream, no look of stark terror. It was a relatively clean blood less image. "Saving Private Ryan" changed all that. World War II was now viewed as real war, where real people died horrible combat deaths. Suddenly the 'ancient' war seemed real, as real as a Vietnam War documentary. War is hell and should never be forgotten how truly terrible it is.
This game brings a touch of realism to gaming, rather it plays upon an unclean type of war, a war of terrorism and insurgency. I found myself reluctant to take part in a terrorist scene of murdering innocent civilians. Amazing a game could achieve that type or 'character' morality. This is one you should play.
http://www.callofduty.com/
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/image_viewer/boxshot.php?pid=939213&popup=1
The Super Bowl.
I didn't watch it. I suspended our satellite service until July, maybe sooner depending if Directv gets Versus again. I'm only interested in TV for the Tour de France and some other cycling stuff. I just can't get over forking over $80 bucks a month for television. $80 times 12 that's what? Over $960 a year. Holy shit.
I only found out yesterday it was the Colt & the Saints playing. LOL. I did want the Saints to win. I like their uniforms better. You're right not a huge American Football fan. I grew up rooting for the Dallas Cowboys...Tony Dorsett, Roger Staubach. Just lost interest in Football after childhood.
Quick Shots:
DRINK: Tried a new whiskey, Fireball from Canada. Kind of sweet ,strong cinnamon flavor. Keep it away from children. Tasty.
IPOD: Death Cab for Cutie..."Cath" nice sound, and "Meet me on the Equinox" I think its lyrics are pretencious and melodramatic, but overall I like it.
PURCHASED: Toshiba 1Terrabyte External Hard Drive. BJ's. $89.00
....And again, I spent too much time on the web.
stop playing games and get on the bike....
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