imperfection is perfection
Sporadic film reviews by a wanna-be filmmaker
MY FIRST LIEBSTER AWARD: TIME FOR SOME -REAL- SHIT
Shout out to Vinnie, from what I can gather this is a community type award, and can I just say, I’m glad to be a part of it! I never thought that blogging about movies and writing stories could actually connect me with so many like-minded, super-friendly people. Its great!
To anyone who has read one of my posts and enjoyed it – thanks. An even bigger thanks to those who have left comments here… At first, back in july last year, I was sure I’d be blogging to myself, just a simple online archive so I could stop losing all my writing… then suddenly I saw a comment on a post. Then another! And while this blog is young and far from popular, I am amazed that, somehow, people have found it and have enjoyed my writing. Again, I can’t thank you guys enough who comment kindly on my writing. It means a lot to a fella who doesn’t have the most self-confidence.
Funnily enough, my dashboard says the search terms that lead people to this site is constantly “(new film out) torrent”. Haha! Go pay for the movie you cheap pirates!!! Anywho, enough with that, I’ve got eleven questions to answer!
1) Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home?
This is a tough one for me. On one hand, nothing can beat the cinematic experience, obviously because of the giant screen, but also because you’re almost forced to watch it in one sitting. No pausing it for a bong or a smoke, you have this special feeling that you can’t leave lest you miss something important. But on the flipside, I like watching flicks at home as my ADD-like symptoms are often cured by watching films in two parts, with a short ‘intermission’ you could say. I’d rather not do this, but especially for longer films, unless it is something like The Good and The Bad and is utterly gripping, I find my thoughts wandering and begin to miss chunks of the film unintentionally. Epilepsy – it can be a bit of a bitch! Though there is something about the big screen that means this doesn’t happen when I go to the cinemas. The experience is immersive no matter the movie. But if I had to pick only one, it would be watching at home.
Being able to take a pee-break without missing anything from the movie, not to mention the ability to smoke while watching, are definite positives. I have also invested a decent amount of cash into my digital surround sound set-up and television (dedicated to film, I don’t have a TV aerial), which in my humble opinion sounds better than a cinema does. Perhaps that is because the speakers are closer to me, but nothing can beat a good movie – lights off, subwoofer turned allllll the way up making the wooden floorboards of my house vibrate with the action, and my American Pitbull Brutus curled up next to me.
2) Do you have any tattoos?
One. It is on my wrist, I drew it myself while in the midst of a bi-polar manic episode (not sleeping for ten days at a time, totally delusional, non-stop talking – that kinda thing). So I wasn’t drunk, but I might as well have been as when I am in that state, when any person with bi-polar is in that state of mania, or its slightly lesser cousin hypomania, one’s ability to make sensible judgements flies out the window. Every idea suddenly feels like it is gold and you feel like Superman. Until you crash, of course. I obviously got this tattoo before I crashed.
An interesting thing about this tattoo is three years after I got it, I figured out the meaning to it. Subconsciously I must have had that meaning my head when I drew it! I have been told it looks ‘Egyptian-like’, which is cool as I drew it, and the best thing is I know that no other person has this tattoo. It is my creation and mine alone:
3) What is your favourite sport?
Basketball, no doubt. It was the one sport that I really excelled at… until my back, knees and essentially half my body decided to take on the characteristics of someone in their fifties. I had to stop playing at 17, but I still LOVE the game, the strategy behind it, and I religiously follow the Chicago Bulls. How could I not? My name is Jordan, and get this, my dad’s name is Michael! 😛
Second to basketball I love Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling and MMA, though since the UFC essentially has a monopoly over the sport, I have lost interest. But having dabbled in BJJ myself, again I love watching these mental chess matches, especially the annual Abu Dhabi BJJ events. Again, I know from my own experiences in the sport what they are doing, what strategies they are using etc. That ‘inside info’ is great when watching a sport, as it makes it much more fascinating.
4) Who is your man crush or woman crush?
Scarlett Johansson. Not only is she one of the sexiest woman alive, her acting and choice of roles continues to impress me. Under The Skin – need I say any more?
5) How good are you at keeping secrets?
My friends know that I despise gossip. Not once do I repeat the words someone has told me unless specifically asked to. Why? ‘Cos that is how I’d like to be treated in that situation. Simple.
6) What movie do you love that everyone else seems to hate?
Great question. Perhaps Venus In Fur, which I loved but it didn’t seem to go down well with fans. But hate? I’m not sure, I don’t really know what movies are hated! I love the ‘Vampire Killers‘, another Polanski flick which seems polarising. Is Con Air hated? Cos I love that one too. I guess I’m not really in the know as to what movies are truly despised! Hmmmm…. I’ve got it! Bret Easton Ellis’ last venture into film wasn’t popular at all, but I still thought The Canyon was a fun film; its flaws making it even more fun. Lindsay Lohan and a porn-star in a (semi) serious movie? Bring it on!
7) What do you enjoy the most about blogging?
I love to write. It has been my passion for as long as I can remember. Nothing more to it than that!
8) What is your star sign?
Leo
9) How many languages can you speak?
One, English obviously, though I am soon going to learn french after seeing so many great French films at the recent French Film Fest that came to Oz last and this month.
10) What is your most valuable belonging?
My dog and my digital amplifier. In that order, my dog is my son, my sound system and television my nephews.
11) Describe yourself in five words.
Eccentric, epileptic, chilled, friendly, insane!
So now I gotta come up with 11 questions do I? I’ll make that a near-future post, as after answering these questions my mind is blank! Stay tuned.
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Excellent post,I’m found it really interesting man. I was happy to give you this award.
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Glad you found it interesting mate. I try to inject a bit of personal thoughts into my posts, ya know?
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I completely understand what you mean mate.
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It also serves as a sort of diary – I can look back at my writing and sorta can tell how my mood swings were going at a certain time, just by reading my own writing. If that makes sense. 🙂
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It makes perfect sense dude, there’s something therapeutic about writing your thoughts down.
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Totally. One of the best forms of therapy, for me at least. Not enough people who are depressed even bother trying it – It isn’t easy at first but after a while it becomes a very natural thing. I love writing posts for my site now, whereas last year I’d put pressure on myself each time. Now it truly is therapuetic
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Really true. I’ve suffered from depression in the past and I admire the way you speak so openly about it.
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Thanks man, I really appreciate the kind words. I guess I have come soooo far since being a total drop-out junkie that now I am such a different person, writing about my past doesn’t affect me in any bad way. My life is an open book, hell I’m writing one about my time in rehab!
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Your’e a brave guy and a blogging brother.
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thanks man that means a lot. It is cool how many cool people I’ve met so far, and I haven’t been around a year yet!
Cheers fellow bloggin’ bro 🙂
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GREATNESS!
I have two of my own creations on my back, it’s nice to know you’re the only one this tattoo!
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Sweet man, yeah I’ve never wanted a tattoo designed by someone else. I love to sketch and despite being thoroughly insane at the time, I like what I came up with, and I like the meaning to it that I figured out three years later! 😛 😀
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Some great answers here. Your openness continues to inspire. Your answer to number 7 is perfectly succinct, through. Love this pist. Congrats on the award.
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Thanks Dell!! Like i said to Vinneh, I always try to inject something personal into my writing, whether it is a movie review or otherwise. I like to think I have a unique style of writing but I don’t wanna get too cocky!!
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Great post – you deserve it. I particularly liked how you asked is ConAir hated. Made me smile.
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Hehehe, well I honestly didn’t know. I think its great fun and I love malkovich in it, but hell I was ten when I first saw it!
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Congrats Jordan! Glad I discovered your blog through Tom’s, I’ve enjoyed talking movies w/ you. Hey I enjoy Con Air too, such a guilty pleasure for me, like Face/Off too when it comes to Nic Cage movies. Ahah, no surprise that you’re crushing over miss Scarlett, she is quite a woman.
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Hehehe tho honestly my respect for the roles she takes went up massively for Under The Skin. Most young males like were “duuuurrrhhh she’s got no clothes!” but I just thought that entire movies was hypnotic, and I don’t think anyone but her could have pulled it off. Such alien beauty in that movie!!
I enjoy talkin movies with you Ruth! 🙂 Thats how I found ur blog to, through Mr Shortbread hehe
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I actually wasn’t a big fan of hers as I thought she’s only using her sensuality in her roles. But that changed after her voice work in HER. I also like her in Lost in Translation and as Black Widow.
Say, I have this monthly series that drop every fifth of the month, would love to see you take part in it if you have a moment 😀
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I’d love to Ruth 🙂 my email addy is on my about page if you wanna hit me up 🙂 Or there’s twitter, tho I often forget to use that. much like facebook haha 😛
I used to think the same about ScarJo. Not a huge fan. Then I saw The Man Who wasn’t There by the Coens, and she is like fucking 15 max and was already an amazing actor.
And yeah, then there was Her. Has she done any other voice-acting? Cos she was incredible in Her, made ME of all people really really enjoy a romantic movie!
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Oh sorry I should clarify, the monthly series post is already up on my blog. I feature 5 questions (including 1 from a guest blogger) every month on various topics on film/tv, so all you have to do is answer them in the comment section.
I don’t know if Scarlet has done VO work before but man, she’s sooo good, it’s like she embodied the character Samantha and gave it soul (for a lack of a better word). I actually think she deserved some kind of award for that performance.
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I agree with you on ScarJo. She made a computer feel like a real person, Incredible. Now I know what posts you are talking about, I need to read closer. I’ll keep my eye out for the next one!
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