Movie rant

Okay, so before I tell you about this fantastic movie I just finished watching, I must give you a disclaimer: I am not one of those 'macho' guys who do (or don't do) weird stuff just because. Yeah, I like to watch movies, that is a no-brainer. I like action (fifth element), suspense (unbreakable), horror ( (a little) alien), sci-fi (starwars, as if), drama ( Passion of the Christ), comedy (and not raunchy nasty humor, good stuff like Monty Python), think genre-I dont really know the name (The Sting), musicals (give a shout for The Phantom of the Opera), and I must admit, romance (aka Chick Flicks).

Yes, I do not mind at all that last genre. Actually there are quite a few of them that I rather like. Just to name a few that I know of: Sleepless in Seattle, You've got mail, Kate and Leopold, and The ideal husband, which I rather enjoyed.

I could go on, but I just had to tell you about that. Hey, I even shed the occasional tear (gasp!) when watching a movie for the first or tenth time. I would think I am a fairly well balenced when giving a judgement on a move.

King Kong is a great movie.

First of all, it is directed by Peter Jackson. Anybody that is capable of producing a movie (or series) that wins 11 oscars is capable of doing great things, so that right there might set it up already and give a little leverage on how good it is. Second, the effect company also worked on LOTR, so that is also an added ability. Third, it is Kong. What else needs be said.

The acting in this movie is spot on, especially by Jack Black. You would normally not think of him as a serious actor, given some of his past jobs, but he pulls off his character extremely well. Adrian Brody is just a freak of an actor, I don't know why he does not get better jobs. Naomi Watts just did a great job in this flick also. Being able to interact with a big piece of paper and produce results such as hers just speaks volumes of how good you are.

So except for the length, which some people consider a detriment (I personally have no problem with it) at three hours, this movie has almost no flaws at all. I say almost because I would claim to have an eye for special effects, and some of the things were just a little off, but most people would not notice them.

So this movie comes highly recommended by myself. If that means anything.

Inside my mind

Okay, here it is late on Friday night, with nothing really else to do besides listen to music and write some thoughts down for some lost soul to read for their endless pleasure.

I am not quite sure what causes the need for us to feel as if we need to share our feelings or struggles with one another. I guess you could just say that is how God made us, but that would be the easy way out. I think I addressed this issue somewhat on one of my earlier posts, but that was then, and this is the now. Yes I realize that we are social beings of one sort or another and the results have been made when one is driven to seclusion. The effect is not normally a pleasant one. It is made to be a high punishment for prisoners, and the people who figured that out did not think to highly of it, I can tell you that much. Then I look at myself think. I am not a total recluse; I will go and talk with friends, but only if the situation demands no extra effort on my part. Then I realize that I have to make an attempt to accommodate others. If I only keep saying no when friends invite me to do something, after a while, they will not even bother to ask if I want to do anything with them, for they know that the answer is going to be. And I am not sure of this, but most of the people I would call friends have very big hearts. They are (I am completely assuming here, do not take this personally any of you) kind of bummed that am not willing to go with them. I am sure they do not think I am thinking I am too good for them or anything (I am not good enough for anybody willing to name me friend, don’t worry) but the constant rejecting on my part has to get them feeling a little different towards me. That is all an assumption; please do not think I am naming anybody out there, that is just how I view myself. And on myself, I know I have to make an attempt to get out there and ‘hang’ with my friends. I know for a fact that I do not really want to be known as a recluse, but I know that if I keep doing what I am doing, that is exactly how I am going to end up. And yes, I realize that this is all very selfish, but I am also trying to think of other people. Not that they need my companionship or anything (I know they do not) but I have to make the effort on trying to be somewhat friendly.

I am a Christian after all, and I know that if I ever get out there in a public place to ‘hang out’ I will come into some for of contact with somebody that is not a Christian. And if they see me sulking around, looking like I am out here for no other reason than to be miserable, then they will probably think ‘what is the point of being a Christian if all they do is that?’ I know that is a far fetched scenario, but I know that I need to put up a good face not only for myself, but for God as well.

Today is the perfect example. I was invited to go to a party. I would not really call it a party, just a get together with friends. The girl who invited me exemplifies nothing but kindness, but I did not say I would go. I did not say anything. I know that I was not even close to being the life of the party, even if I did go. In fact, I probably would have stayed in a corner for most of the time, not really concerning myself with others. But what if she was expecting me in any way? Then I have let her down and disappointed her. That is something I do like happening, especially to people I know and meet with on a regular basis. As mentioned, this is the prime example of what I do not want to happen.

The above passages would just have given you a look into myself. This is me just thinking and typing. Social Interaction is something I realize I have to work on. Then there is the whole discussion of how important that very topic is.

If you read all of that, I am sorry you burdened yourself with my troubling thoughts. I just felt that I should share that part of myself with the world at large, for some strange reason.

Es de Meus

those we consider different

Okay, on my other blog site, two of my friends were giong back and forth about homosexuality. Right or Wrong (from God's perspective)? This comment was originally supposed to be short, but I guess I got going. This was left on the supporter of homosexuality's site. Maybe not supporter, but protagonist of.

As follows:

Just some thoughts (sorry, I couldnt resist):

Yes, there are verses in the Bible whrere it blatently points out that homosexuality is wrong.

Seeing as homosexuality is a sin, I dont remember quite where, but it says that all sins are viewed equally in Gods sight, so yes, as both of you have mentioned, we are just as much sinners as they are, there is no difference there.

God loves us, His creation, correct? Would He purposly put it into our genes to make some (which you say are born this way) having the power to end our species? In your comment to sarah, you said something about us (heterosexuals) being the minority. IF we were the minority, would life on earth continue within th next few generations? put a group of homosexuals on an island bye themselves. No, actually, give them all the comforts of modern life. Better yet, empty a city and let them reside there. Give them about eighty years or so. What would you see? You would see an exponential fall of humankind. Lets face it: when a man and a women have sexual relations, there is the power of life being created. When two people of the same sex get together, there is no chance in this reality they are going to produce a child.

This is very interesting. My anthropology class just had a guest speaker who is a transgender induvidual. Female to male. you can see my blog for that info, but what I wsnted to say was this: I came away with mixed emotions. Yes, what both of you have eluded to is correct. These people are living beings, with a sould and such, etc. That much is undeniable. And I realize God loves them just as much as He loves me, as much as He loves the homeless heroin addict. There is no difference.

And I also come to the realization (as I do with every tough Biblical issue I face) that this is no accident. This is not something that has taken God by surprise. He has planned for this person to become just what he or she has chosen to make themself. What are we to think of that? Are we goig to pull a job and be so bold as to question God, and make an attempt to point out His faults?

This is a topic I have been wondering about since we had that speaker. When you actually get to know someone who leads their life in their chosen manner (GLBT), you go from just being an outsider criticizing. That is easy to do. But when you hear them talk, about the pain and abuse they have undergone, you realize this is a creation of God.

How are we to treat them? It's been said that the best way to see how your Christian life is led is to examine how you treat those you most despise.

How then shall we live?