Movies and Recap

I haven't worked since Monday, John said we wouldn't start working again until next Monday. He was supposed to call me today so we could meet and drop off my camera and the pay for the day I worked this week. I hope hes alright.

Meanwhile, I've been hustling a bit. Call me cheap, but why pay for hangers at Target when I can go and get a ton of hangers from free behind Marshall's and other clothing stores. They throw them away, so I went and got a ton for myself and Duane, who moved in Thursday. He's my new roommate. Working 7 days a week making deliveries for the local Chinese restaurant and staying sober is helping him a great deal. When I needed a hand, he gave it to me, so when I had a chance, I helped him.

Sure there is a risk, he could go back to drinking and screw me since I recommended him for the room to my landlady. But I got faith in the goodness of people and I have faith that he will be able to continue on the good path he's on as I am. We're both rebuilding our lives.

Ok on with the movies that I've seen this week.

All About My Mother is a 1999 Spanish drama. This is one of the best foreign dramas I've seen. The touching story of a mother and her love for her son. Tragedy strikes which leads her to seek her past; including her former husband. An old friend who is a whore and a transsexual helps her find a new path. This is a very adult film, if you are sensitive about sexuality avoid it. There almost no nudity but it does have topics which most societies consider taboo. The acting is superb and the story is great, I highly recommend this movie.

Paradise Now is a 2005 thriller about two Palestinian childhood friends who decide to become martyrs by blowing themselves up in Tel Aviv. There is a political message in the movie from the Palestinian point of view as the story develops. Leaving family behind, even a possible romance. Both men must decide what best course of action to take to help their people. The mission goes wrong as they attempt to cross the Israeli border which leads to a tragic end. I usually wouldn't see this kind of film since I dislike politics and to be honest aren't too fond of religious extremists, but the story was so well done that I have to recommend this movie. If you're jewish, you probably won't want to watch it, I think. Note: Film is in Arabic with english subtitles.

Bride & Prejudice is a 2005 modernization of the classic tale of Pride & Prejudice (I did also somewhat review the movie version not too long ago). Ok, so exchange England for India (yeah that makes it interesting already doesn't it?) and then add an young American businessman along with a few unique characters and you have a great film. It's funny, touching, romantic, dramatic and intelligent. Oh yes, almost forgot... it's also a musical, partially. You are likely to enjoy the music, the dancing and the occasional silliness of certain situations. I highly recommend this movie. Note: watch the ending, it has funny outtakes.

Tomorrow I'm going again to hunt for garage sales (I did that last Saturday too) and find some more decent clothes and some cheap t-shirts for work. I'll try to find Duane something too, he works from morning to night so he has limited time and we both are trying to save everything we can.

I still have 2 movies from the library, then I won't get any for a while since I got my DVD Movie Collection with me and I can also finally catch up on some of the Anime I've missed.

I'm trying to think of ways to make money online, ebay, craigslist, you name it, I need to raise cash as fast as possible so I can buy a scooter to be mobile. I have a plan, and I'm set on succeeding.

That's all for today.