Nonsense, Drivel, and Balderdash

Up until Friday, my experience with Dance had been limited to what you see in clubs or certain churches (two very different things let me tell you...). A few weeks back, my friend Paz suggested that we go see the new performances that the Compañia Nacional de Danza was putting on. This particular dance troupe is possibly the most prestigious in the country. It performs what is usually referred to as Modern Dance, which is what ballet and other classical forms evolved into during the 20th century. It tends to be conceptual, though the levels of abstraction and symmetry vary. I didn't know what to expect from it all. I consider myself to be fairly appreciative of most of the arts. I am undoubtedly a film nerd. I enjoy art museums, and delude myself into thinking that I understand some of the paintings. Architecture certainly fills me with awe and admiration. I love to read, and actually enjoy poetry. And music, ah... music, is where I see God. Even so... I wasn't sure how I woul...

Well, it has been a while since I have written anything real on here. It has also been a while since I have reviewed a movie on ye ole bloge. This used to be a more common occurrence. And seeing as how I don't have much to tell you, I think we are about due another review. finally saw the movie Once. It was initially recommended to me by Afshaan, who so far hasn't let me down with her recommendations of both movies and music (props!). But actually, I was intrigued by the film before she pushed me towards it. I had seen the posters and read some good reviews, but alas, I don't have cash to see every movie that interests me. But after my friend's recommendation, I just decided to buy the DVD. Risky, perhaps, to buy a movie you have never seen. But this is actually quite a common occurrence for me. But that is a discussion for another day. So onto the film itself. First I will say, it isn't for everyone. We'll make a film personality profile for you right now. Was...

Weird, like this . I don't understand hypnotism.

The past couple months have been pretty terrible really. Actually, this year so far has felt that way. First I spent a month and a half without work and without being able to sing. This took away my ability to stay busy working and also to keep occupied with music, which is my leisure and love. Then, February came and my dog died. Then my friend Paco died. All the while I was draining my bank account dry because of my work situation. All of these things put together have amounted to 2008 looking like the worst year in a long time. Of course, just as all good things must come to an end, all bad things must also, or so I hope. Fortunately, I have been overloaded with work during the last two weeks. I finally got another screenplay translation. The nice thing is that I do this one from scratch, instead of heavily editing a poor translation. It is more work, but it is twice the pay. I also found out that one of the projects I have been involved in has been taken up for and will be produce...