And then... there was rain

Bad weekend. It rained and i got caught in the rain both times. I thought I'd be done with being sick by Monday. I was mistaken, i got a headache right now but I figured i need to update my blog more often anyways.

Finished reading "The Elysium Commission", I even wrote a review for it at goodreads.com if you care to know my opinion about the book.

Movies, yes, keeps me sane.

The Other Conquest (La otra conquista), can't really compare to Apocalypso even thought they had a vague similarity. The story is deep, religion makes up a large part of it, the old one against the new one brought by the Spanish. If you don't like gore, avoid this movie. You will see torture as one of the methods of converting the Aztecs. I recommend this movie.

In Dreaming Lhasa a young journalist helps a fellow Tibetan (an ex-monk) search for a man who he wishes to return something his mother gave him before her death. The journalist is a young woman who is making a documentary on the suffering the people of Tibet has endured in Chinese hands while helping the former monk. It's a great story, mixed with real facts that makes the story more believable. A true dramatic work of art, I highly recommend this film. Oh yeah, it's subtitled in english, the

In July is a great foreign romantic movie (in German) with a bit of humor, a must-see if you like that kind of foreign film. It's not too complex, easy to follow, and easy to like. It doesn't present any new approach to love, but perhaps the way the story is delivered could make you aware that love can awaken in the most unexpected placed. The ending, was great. I recommend this movie, a classic for the romantic in us.

The House of Mirth is a drama in the early 20th century New York high class elite. Love, betrayal, passion, loyalty, pride, desperation, deceit... all are well delivered in the adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel. Mistakes that today seem minor, back in those days were a death-sentence socially. The story is good and i think if I describe it even a little, I may give away a good tale. I recommend this movie.

Just Friends was a so-so romantic comedy. Former high school geek (and overweight teen) turns into a handsome dude with a high paying job that returns back to town to try and win the girl he loved who only wanted to be friends with him. Add a blond pop star with the hots for him tagging along, a little horny brother trying to get with the annoying pop star, another "suitor" who had the same problem he did when they were in high school that turned into a Casanova and you got somewhat of a funny movie. Somewhat . "In July" was a far better romantic comedy film, but if you're not finding the one you're looking for, this movie will do.

Bill Murray is usually a good hint that a film may be worth watching. Broken Flowers proves it. He stars as an older "Don Juan" who is still single, with no kids. An anonymous pink letter claiming he has a 19 year old son and a caring friend and neighbor sends him on a long trip to track down former lovers to try and find out who sent him the letter. I will say this. Watch it.

That's all for now.