POLANSKI!!!

Polanski is in the news again for his new movie "The Ghost Writer." This is a political movie that Polanski has been working on for quite sometime and is just about done. Unfortunately there was a controversy because there was talk about another director coming in to finish the movie. The reason for another director would be because Polanski was arrested in Switzerland and had to stay in jail. He had outstanding warrants dating back to 1978 when he pleaded guilty to sleeping with a 13 year old. Fortunately, Polanski continued to work on the movie from his jail cell. The editor would give the information to Polanski's lawyer, who would pass it to the guard, and eventually into his hands.

This is a really dedicated director and I don't think the movie would have the same effect if it wasn't finished by Polanski. He's a perfectionist and has a very specific image. I can't wait for this movie to come out because I really want to see it.

CALL OF DUTY

Today I decided that I would like to talk about how my brothers are glued to their computers. My brother play a game called "Call of Duty." They play this online with many other people. These people come from all around the world but mainly in the US and Europe. This game is growing and more and more kids are playing. They have competitions for money, it's considered a professional sport if you are good enough. This game has created unique social pathways for people to communicate. They play with head sets and play in real life scenario's. The game makes you feel as though you are part of the military. You play in realistic settings with military apparel, etc. This game has consumed hours and hours of people's time. It is continuing to grow with newer and more intricate parts. I wonder what this will be like in a couple more years?

Not what I expected...

Today I went to see the Vagina Monologues on campus and it was really good. I didn't know what it was but I had a couple friends who participated and my other friend was one of the directors. This performance was really moving and I think a lot of people have a misconception of what it's really about. They use humor as a way to convey female empowerment. They also talk about the problems with rape, sexual assault, and the effects they have on females. They did this through different monologues. I was really impressed with the way they got the message across and how they did it. You could tell these girls felt powerful and confident in their own skin. They were very persuasive and informative. I would recommend everyone go and see them this weekend because it really was amazing. Male or female this performance sends a message loud and clear.

Oscars who will win?

It is being buzzed about that people like Sandra Bullock, and other stars don't believe they will win an Oscar even though they are being nominated. I think this is really interesting because who knows if they will or won't but they are ready to throw in the towel. I think they are just saying it in some cases for attention. For example James Cameron doesn't think he will win an Oscar because he won it for Titanic. He said he think he wont win best director because it can't happen twice, and because he yelled last time "I'm king of the world!" He thinks that he made some other people mad so they won't vote. I think that doesn't really matter and that Avatar was an amazing movie. I think he deserves to win it regardless of the fact that he won it for Titanic. I also am a huge fan of Sandra Bullock so I really hope she wins too. I think the press likes making controversy about these things because it creates buzz in Hollywood.

Mel Gibson...Edge of Darkness interview...

Mel Gibson recently finished his film Edge of Darkness and went to an interview where he didn't realize his mic was on and made a comment that was recorded. I picked this to blog about because part of this movie was filmed in my hometown on a mountain that is 10 minutes away. I actually heard he was filming here and I drove by him on the back of the tracks that they have the car on filming. It was really interesting and I saw this article and think it's amusing that he got caught swearing.

"That's been almost four years, dude," he told Richards. "I've moved on. But I guess you haven't." Richards said he just wondered whether Gibson thought the public had moved on, to which Gibson replied, "Well, I certainly hope so. That was a while back, and I've done all the necessary meaculpas, so ... let's move on, dude." Richards wrapped up the interview with a standard thank-you-for-coming, and Gibson, drinking coffee, gave the reporter a thumbs-up before muttering a loud-and-clear "a--hole" right into his mic before the satellite feed was cut.

Gibson has been in trouble before for making inappropriate comments. One specifically was to a Jewish reporter. I agree with Richard when he said, "famous person or not, the true measure of a person is how they act when they think no one is looking."

Famous people know that the media wants to know every detail and if they know they can hit a button they will. They will do anything to make you act out or say something you regret. I personally think this was really dumb for him to say. It wasn't really needed and he would have been better off not talking. No one has come out in his defense yet or apologized so I wonder what will happen within the next few weeks?