Thursday, May 18, 2006

rock and roll hall of fame

I do not like Cleveland terribly much but...... Cleveland holds the rock and roll hall of fame. so i went today. what does that mean? that means billy rogers was in the rock and roll hall of fame. yep, for over 2 hours. it was amazing. if you are ever feeling uninspired, go to the rock and roll hall of fame. it is a wonderful feeling view so much musical history. Amazing documentaries about rock and roll and of course memorabilia of the greatest rock stars.. here are some interesting videos of the best bands to ever walk the face of the earth.






















Sunday, May 14, 2006

elizabethtown


i never heard many good things about this movie, but i loved the soundtrack so i decided to watch it. i loved it. i have never even really enjoyed kirstin dunst, but this movie turned that around.

the only things i enjoy more than meeting new people, are music and road trips. this movie takes both, and it works beautifully.

when thinking of jobs, i am always fearful about a job that may take control of me; place me in a rut; not give me creative freedom and the time to get away and enjoy life. this film really shows the importance of getting away and just living.

i love the way the perfect music mirrors the scenes. "come pick me up" by ryan adams was enough to win over as a fan of this movie, but throw in some tom petty and my morning jacket and this becomes one of my favorite movies.

i love the scene with the two of them playing in the graveyard. i love the night conversation at the old gas station. i love the idea of starting a winery with your spouse at the age of 70.

i want to create an amazing road trip choreographed by the perfect soundtracks for someone someday.

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

snow black fields





















The Walkmen - "The Blizzard of 96"
The Stills - "Helicopters"
Sigur Ros - "Saeglopur"
Stars - "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead"
The Stills - "Oh Shoplifter"
The Walkmen - " We've Been Had"
Emiliana Torrini - "Nothing Brings Me Down"
The Walkmen - "Wake Up"
Modest Mouse - "Ocean Breathes Salty"
Rilo Kiley - "More Adventurous"
Emiliana Torrini - "Snow"

Monday, May 08, 2006

Terrace & Derby

Having been in charleston less than a year, I am always stumbling over something new. This weekend i found the most amazing theater. It is a small theater called The Terrace Theater. It shows only foreign and independent films. Growing up in a small town, you never expect anything like this, so it is that much more amazing to actually be a part of it. I went to a film titled, "thank you for smoking". it was the only film showing that i had heard of, and it was absolutely hillarious. foreign/independent films are hit or miss most of the time, so it was nice to go to this new place and watch an enjoyable film. and here's the most exciting part. the theater features a concessions bar just like any other theater, but the terrace is also licenced to sell alcohol. so you can watch a film along with a Newcastel or a glass of cabernet. i mean how many times do you go to see a movie and tell yourself, man i could sure use a glass of merlot to take off this edge? just me? oh well, ok. well it is an interesting concept none the less.



Saturday afternoon featured the 132nd Kentucky Derby. I was having lunch with a friend on Daniel Island at Soda Water Grill Saturday when we noted that so many woman were wearing bright dresses and obnoxious hats. and the men in seersucker. we later found out that the family circle cup was featuring a showing of the derby on large projection screens, along with tailgating festivities including food and drinks. I think tickets were being sold for about $25 and if we had of been dressed appropriately i would have loved to have gone. maybe next year. i love absolutely horse races (well atleast the big 3) and i did win $40 by puttin $5 on Barboro. This is not good for my gambling habit. now all i can think about is the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes.