Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 - 12:39 p.m.
Greetings,
We did end up going to see The Matrix Revolutions last night after all. I think major websites with erroneous information should be shot. Or something. Hats off to Jaye for finding the *correct* information! (Although considering his reaction to the movie, he may not be so happy about it!)
Jaye met us at The Corner on Jackson Square for dinner. I had a kick ass shrimp po-boy. Jaye and Tom went the chicken tenders route. We sat in the window where the menu was posted so lots of tourist types stopped to stare at it (and us) while we ate. It is disconcerting to be eating at someone else’s crotch level if you know what I mean.
We walked along the Riverwalk to the IMAX theater and the river was black and smooth, the Dixie Gates twinkling in the background. It was a gorgeous night –temps in the 60s and there was a stiff river breeze.
I can’t imagine seeing any Matrix movie *not* at an IMAX (although I did see the first one at a regular theater come to think of it).
I don't really have much to say about the movie beyond a “It sort of figures”. (Said wistfully.) I am a tiny bit in love with Seraph I must admit. He’s my favorite character, plus he’s hot.
After the movie poor Jaye ranted to the river. There was lots of gesticulating from all three of us (mostly when we did our impressions of the lame ass human commanders). We were scaring all the tourist types brave enough to be walking riverside after dark. That was fun.
Then it was off to Virgin to score the soundtrack which was probably the best thing about the movie. MUCH better than the crap from the second Matrix. (Except I did like the Zion Temple song, but you can take Rob Zombie far away please.)
I’m going to do one of my disjointed segues here and talk about that guy, Ian, from Anthrax. (I think he’s from Anthrax.) Anyway, he’s on all the VH1 “I Love the 80s” specials and he has this, this, this, this wire haired appendage sprouting off his chin that is MECKA MEGA MEGA gross. Oh, I’m flashing to Fatalie having one of those beards and clearing her throat. AUUUUGGGGHH!
If you are interested, I thought of Beard Guy because Rob Zombie is also on the “I Love the 80s” VH1 specials. He’s pretty hairy too, but at least his beard is a beard and not some sort of mutant wire brush topiary figure.
Remember when the topiary rabbit and dog and lion chased Danny and the cook in “The Shining”?? Well, that dude’s “beard” reminds me of those scenes.
I have rambled entirely too much on the beard today, so I’m switching topics.
I’m leaving early to go to the dentist today. Fun f’ing is.
I may not have to go grocery shopping tonight if there’s enough Corkey’s BBQ left over from the staff lunch today. That would mean I’d have to do it tomorrow night on the way home, but whatever. Tommy has no cereal and he has this hurt puppy expression on his face every time he looks for something to eat lately, so it’s time to go to Schwinn Pixie.
Tomorrow I get to go to PJs for some hot chai before work. This week I *will not* kick it over before I get even one sip. I just won’t!
Well, since I only have a couple more hours left of work, I’d better get off my ass and go back to my job!
Until next time,
Olrun
