Phil | December 26, 2008
Here’s a sad state of affairs for a Friday night: me, sitting on the couch, watching xXx on TV and actually paying attention to it. Well, the last part is actually the only sad part. I suppose my only redemption at this point is that I’ve been mostly ignoring the movie in favor of playing [...]
Phil | November 28, 2008
This Thanksgiving was completely different for me. I relaxed most of the day, then hit the movie theaters with Robert so we could go see Milk. The $13.50 matinee tickets proved worthwhile not only because the seats were comfortable, the theater was clean, and we had assigned seating, but also because the film was incredible.
I’m [...]
Phil | August 16, 2008
In the spirit of stream of consciousness, I offer a list of things that fall into no category in particular.
I watched the final swimming events this evening, including the historic eighth gold medal event by swimming guru Michael Phelps. I’ve gotten so into the swimming events that I’ve made sure we’re home by 8 o’clock [...]
Phil | May 26, 2008
I went to the movie theater today, for the first time since I moved here in January. I picked a good time to go, apparently. And all thanks to the ruggedly handsome character by the name of Indiana Jones, whose nerdiness and fondness for archaeology act as a serious bonus to his overall persona. And [...]
Phil | April 10, 2008
As long as we’re on the subject of all things gay, let’s discuss Russell Crowe. Many people know him for his tough-guy roles in one-time-is-all-you-need movies like The Gladiator. Everyone applauds his “amazing acting skill” but then is suddenly repulsed because he’s “such a jerk.”
Back home, the straight people surrounding me all felt the same [...]
