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intertribalSo, mixed feelings about I Am Legend. There were some nice ideas. The post-human New York was nice; I see "zombies" have now established (romantic?) relationships, a hierarchy, and trap-learning capacities. But this was Hollywood does 28 Days Later, and Boyle's version is better. From the poor lovable German shepherd to the God-fearing Red Cross woman, this was trademark Hollywood with rubber-stamped emotion. Not even getting into the problems with the cinematography (if your zombies look like Diablo monsters when you see them in good light... first, fire your special effects company, and second, never show them) and plot (save for the almost cute development of zombie boyfriends/girlfriends - and not of the absolutely hilarious Return of the Living Dead 3 variety)...
Will Smith's a good actor. But this had the philosophical depth of Men in Black, without the funny bits. Only Hollywood can make a movie about the last man on Earth and have the extent of his mental development be: 1. I have no hope! Life sucks! to 2. omg God still loves me.
My poor mother brought up a good point though: what happened to the internet? We post-apocalyptics are obsessed with the HAM radio and repeated broadcast signals crossing oceans, but that was a Cold War-inspired trend. Maybe we need an update?
edit: The Signal's getting a wide release in February just in time for Valentine's, and the trailer does justice! Everybody see it for some superior post-apocalyptica. Peace.
Will Smith's a good actor. But this had the philosophical depth of Men in Black, without the funny bits. Only Hollywood can make a movie about the last man on Earth and have the extent of his mental development be: 1. I have no hope! Life sucks! to 2. omg God still loves me.
My poor mother brought up a good point though: what happened to the internet? We post-apocalyptics are obsessed with the HAM radio and repeated broadcast signals crossing oceans, but that was a Cold War-inspired trend. Maybe we need an update?
edit: The Signal's getting a wide release in February just in time for Valentine's, and the trailer does justice! Everybody see it for some superior post-apocalyptica. Peace.
1. Last person you had a deep and meaningful convo with?
My mother, about graduate school.
2. Where was the last place you went?
Edgewood Theaters.
3. What was your favorite subject in school?
Meh.
4. Name three good friends of the opposite sex:
I don't have any, to be honest.
5. Name three good friends of the same sex:
Kim, Lindsey, Yue.
6. What was the last thing you highlighted?
I don't know.
7. Who is the last baby that you held?
Probably my cat when she was a kitten.
8. Do you know of any twins with names almost spelled exactly the same?
Bethany and Brittany W.
9. Are you ticklish?
Yes.
10. Have you ever worn a crown?
I've worn a halo.
11. Last time you saw fireworks?
"About a month ago at Federation Square." -Kim
12. Who is the last person you hugged?
My mom.
13. Do you have a black dog?
No, and I don't want one.
14. Do you have a little black dress?
Several.
15. What is your favorite color?
Pink punk.
16. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My mom.
17. Do you like coffee?
Yeah, except when my mom puts twice the amount of water in the coffee machine, producing the weakest coffee known to humankind.
18. Are you missing someone?
No.
19. Reason behind why you last cried?
Don't remember.
20. How much cash do you have on you?
Less than $20.
25. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?
None.
26. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a regret?
The million.
27. Whats on your mind right now?
"was that Angelina Jolie advertising for Clairol hair dye?"
28. Do you have a deep dark secret?
Define your terms! Define your terms!
29. Wouldn't you rather be with your "lover" right now?
He'd have to sit there and be quiet by himself.
30. Who was the hottest teacher you ever had?
You know. He has two chili peppers. Okay, that sounded really bad.
31. What was the last thing you ever got grounded for?
My mom wasn't the punitive type.
32. What was your childhood nickname?
Na, Nad, Radiopasif.
33. Do you have any strange phobias?
Yes.
34. What kind of car do you drive?
A 1991 white and black Honda Accord. It is stylin'.
35. Are your parents married/separated/divorced?
Married through the Dead Zone. You know, like Elizabeth Swann and Legolas.
36. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
Velociraptors.
38. Is there anybody you wish would just fall off the planet?
FYI: Earth not flat.
39. Do you crack your knuckles?
Toes, not knuckles.
40. Do you smoke?
No.
41. What color are your bed sheets?
Gray and fuchsia. My mom has a strange color scheme aesthetic.
42. How many kids do you plan on having?
One.
43. Plans for tonight?
Ilium? It's already almost midnight.
44. What colors are your nails painted?
N/A.
45. Have you ever been in love?
I don't know or care.
46. When is the last time you went out of the state?
Four weeks ago.
47. Have you ever had a true one-night stand?
Haven't even had a false one.
49. Does talking to someone make your day?
No.
50. Generally, in life, what makes you happy?
Driving.
1. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
Ramen noodles and tofu.
2. What is your least favorite piercing on others?
Rings in ear cartilage.
3. What do you wish you could change about yourself the most?
Mehhhh...
4. How do you eat your eggs?
Sunny-side up.
5. Milk, soy milk, or skim milk?
Skim milk.
6. How old are you & how old do you wish you were?
20, and I don't know.
7. Are you registered to vote?
Yes.
8. How do you get your caffeine?
Home-brewed coffee.
9. Any addictions?
Not per se.
10. How many pairs of boots do you own?
Two. One and a half, really, those crappy snow boots I've had since middle school hardly count.
11. What is your cell phone provider?
Verizon.
12. Have you ever had braces?
Yes.
13. What is your major?
Political science, international relations.
14. Where do you get your fashion inspiration?
Alex Eames.
15. If you could move to anywhere in the world next week, where would you move?
Ulan Bator.
16. What is the longest plane ride you've ever been on?
14 hours.
17. Any hidden talents?
No, I come as I am.
18. Any near death experiences?
A couple.
19. How many car accidents have you been in?
One.
20. How many dead bodies have you seen?
None, unless birds, squirrels, deer, prairie dogs, turtles, and insects count.
21. Weirdest pet you've ever owned?
Sexually frustrated rabbits.
22. What are you most afraid of?
Failure.
23. Have you ever seen the ocean?
Yes.
24. Have you ever flown a kite?
No. I did a speech on kites once.
25. Who was your first friend?
Lexi.
26. Your first childhood crush?
First grade... if his name was Alex, which I think it was, someone hit me.
27. As a child, who did you try to emulate?
Japanese action heroes.
28. Complete this sentence: If I had the guts, I would....
let go.
29. Are you a cuddler?
Yes.
30. Do your initials spell anything weird?
No. All consonants.
31. How many houses have you lived in in your lifetime?
Nine, excluding temporary college housing.
32. What was something you wanted as a child, but never received?
I got everything I wanted, but I only ever requested Barbies and Legos.
33. If you have a camera, which kind(s) do you use?
Powershot. Maria Sharapova's camera.
34. Have you ever broken a bone?
No.
35. Have you ever been arrested?
No.
36. Do you have a subscription to any magazines?
Mom has four (National Geographic, Harper's, Cooking Light, The Nation), I have four by proxy.
37. Are you a morning person?
I can be. Given commuting and coffee.
38. What feature on your face do you like most?
Who cares.
39. What is your guilty pleasure?
None right now.
40. How many blankets do you sleep with?
Three.
41. What is your favorite comfort food?
Stew with rice.
42. Do you sneak food/drinks into the movies?
Duh.
43. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
The first female soccer player -> a paleontologist -> a lawyer.
44. If you could speak another language, which would it be?
Icelandic/Italian/Russian.
45. What do you want right now that you can't afford?
A vacation. I want constant vacation.
46. Are you afraid of any animals?
Not unless they're rabid or wild or defending young or defending territory or...
47. Can you fall asleep best with noise or silence?
Noise.
48. Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach?
Side.
49. What time do you go to bed usually?
Between 10 pm and 2 am.
50. Complete this sentence: Tomorrow, I will try to...
Have a good day.
My mother, about graduate school.
2. Where was the last place you went?
Edgewood Theaters.
3. What was your favorite subject in school?
Meh.
4. Name three good friends of the opposite sex:
I don't have any, to be honest.
5. Name three good friends of the same sex:
Kim, Lindsey, Yue.
6. What was the last thing you highlighted?
I don't know.
7. Who is the last baby that you held?
Probably my cat when she was a kitten.
8. Do you know of any twins with names almost spelled exactly the same?
Bethany and Brittany W.
9. Are you ticklish?
Yes.
10. Have you ever worn a crown?
I've worn a halo.
11. Last time you saw fireworks?
"About a month ago at Federation Square." -Kim
12. Who is the last person you hugged?
My mom.
13. Do you have a black dog?
No, and I don't want one.
14. Do you have a little black dress?
Several.
15. What is your favorite color?
Pink punk.
16. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My mom.
17. Do you like coffee?
Yeah, except when my mom puts twice the amount of water in the coffee machine, producing the weakest coffee known to humankind.
18. Are you missing someone?
No.
19. Reason behind why you last cried?
Don't remember.
20. How much cash do you have on you?
Less than $20.
25. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?
None.
26. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a regret?
The million.
27. Whats on your mind right now?
"was that Angelina Jolie advertising for Clairol hair dye?"
28. Do you have a deep dark secret?
Define your terms! Define your terms!
29. Wouldn't you rather be with your "lover" right now?
He'd have to sit there and be quiet by himself.
30. Who was the hottest teacher you ever had?
You know. He has two chili peppers. Okay, that sounded really bad.
31. What was the last thing you ever got grounded for?
My mom wasn't the punitive type.
32. What was your childhood nickname?
Na, Nad, Radiopasif.
33. Do you have any strange phobias?
Yes.
34. What kind of car do you drive?
A 1991 white and black Honda Accord. It is stylin'.
35. Are your parents married/separated/divorced?
Married through the Dead Zone. You know, like Elizabeth Swann and Legolas.
36. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
Velociraptors.
38. Is there anybody you wish would just fall off the planet?
FYI: Earth not flat.
39. Do you crack your knuckles?
Toes, not knuckles.
40. Do you smoke?
No.
41. What color are your bed sheets?
Gray and fuchsia. My mom has a strange color scheme aesthetic.
42. How many kids do you plan on having?
One.
43. Plans for tonight?
Ilium? It's already almost midnight.
44. What colors are your nails painted?
N/A.
45. Have you ever been in love?
I don't know or care.
46. When is the last time you went out of the state?
Four weeks ago.
47. Have you ever had a true one-night stand?
Haven't even had a false one.
49. Does talking to someone make your day?
No.
50. Generally, in life, what makes you happy?
Driving.
1. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
Ramen noodles and tofu.
2. What is your least favorite piercing on others?
Rings in ear cartilage.
3. What do you wish you could change about yourself the most?
Mehhhh...
4. How do you eat your eggs?
Sunny-side up.
5. Milk, soy milk, or skim milk?
Skim milk.
6. How old are you & how old do you wish you were?
20, and I don't know.
7. Are you registered to vote?
Yes.
8. How do you get your caffeine?
Home-brewed coffee.
9. Any addictions?
Not per se.
10. How many pairs of boots do you own?
Two. One and a half, really, those crappy snow boots I've had since middle school hardly count.
11. What is your cell phone provider?
Verizon.
12. Have you ever had braces?
Yes.
13. What is your major?
Political science, international relations.
14. Where do you get your fashion inspiration?
Alex Eames.
15. If you could move to anywhere in the world next week, where would you move?
Ulan Bator.
16. What is the longest plane ride you've ever been on?
14 hours.
17. Any hidden talents?
No, I come as I am.
18. Any near death experiences?
A couple.
19. How many car accidents have you been in?
One.
20. How many dead bodies have you seen?
None, unless birds, squirrels, deer, prairie dogs, turtles, and insects count.
21. Weirdest pet you've ever owned?
Sexually frustrated rabbits.
22. What are you most afraid of?
Failure.
23. Have you ever seen the ocean?
Yes.
24. Have you ever flown a kite?
No. I did a speech on kites once.
25. Who was your first friend?
Lexi.
26. Your first childhood crush?
First grade... if his name was Alex, which I think it was, someone hit me.
27. As a child, who did you try to emulate?
Japanese action heroes.
28. Complete this sentence: If I had the guts, I would....
let go.
29. Are you a cuddler?
Yes.
30. Do your initials spell anything weird?
No. All consonants.
31. How many houses have you lived in in your lifetime?
Nine, excluding temporary college housing.
32. What was something you wanted as a child, but never received?
I got everything I wanted, but I only ever requested Barbies and Legos.
33. If you have a camera, which kind(s) do you use?
Powershot. Maria Sharapova's camera.
34. Have you ever broken a bone?
No.
35. Have you ever been arrested?
No.
36. Do you have a subscription to any magazines?
Mom has four (National Geographic, Harper's, Cooking Light, The Nation), I have four by proxy.
37. Are you a morning person?
I can be. Given commuting and coffee.
38. What feature on your face do you like most?
Who cares.
39. What is your guilty pleasure?
None right now.
40. How many blankets do you sleep with?
Three.
41. What is your favorite comfort food?
Stew with rice.
42. Do you sneak food/drinks into the movies?
Duh.
43. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
The first female soccer player -> a paleontologist -> a lawyer.
44. If you could speak another language, which would it be?
Icelandic/Italian/Russian.
45. What do you want right now that you can't afford?
A vacation. I want constant vacation.
46. Are you afraid of any animals?
Not unless they're rabid or wild or defending young or defending territory or...
47. Can you fall asleep best with noise or silence?
Noise.
48. Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach?
Side.
49. What time do you go to bed usually?
Between 10 pm and 2 am.
50. Complete this sentence: Tomorrow, I will try to...
Have a good day.
