Imogen Heap - Ellipse

Hey,
So for those who know me, they know that I am a fan of Imogen Heap, and this Tuesday, her new album, Ellipse, will be released.

I've included a player so that you may sample the songs. I gave a quick listen to the songs, but will be reserving judgment until I've had more time to ponder.

Until later...cheers.

My Latest Desire - OMG, The Final Destination

Hello, Final Destination,
I've seen the past three films in the theatre, and now, you're in 3D. So, yes, I will see you again in the movies.

And your commercials... "I've got my eye on you!" (then chick gets a stone thrown from a lawn mower into her eye), "Deja vu is God's way of..." (man run over by a bus), "AHHHHHHHH" (girl screaming her way out of a car that is being flooded by a car wash).

I can't wait the few weeks 'til you come out. And though my sis (hey, Coll) and cousins (Shaboo, Weeboo) love horror movies, I will see you without them if I have to. I am seeing you in the first or second day, and in 3D only.

Death is frightening, serious, and scary, but seriously, as horror movies go, I'm a sucker for you, FD.

And if nothing else, the FD movies have always had a sick, twisted sense of humor. It's like Saw, except not depraved, torturous to sit through or just plain awful/boring.

Ok, so nothing like that movie. :)

Julie & Julia - A Love Letter

OK,
So yesterday, I had the distinct pleasure, and I do mean, pleasure to view the movie, Julie & Julia.

I'm still trying to contain myself regarding this movie. It was in a word - lovely. Sweet, romantic, funny, touching, and a foodie's dream.

The food in the movie alone would be worthy of an Oscar. But it was the story of Julia Child that brings you into the movie because of, the woman is amazing...Meryl Streep. Amy Adams, while lovely, is still saddled with the less likable character, who does realize her shortcomings, but still...

Just please see it. Nora Ephron nailed the screenplay, and the food, and with Meryl & Amy, in the sort of story that played out. Meg Ryan couldn't play that. Tom Hanks, sorry, no. Stanley Tucci, yes. Chris Messina, yes. And Mary Lynn R., heck to the yes.

It was so well done. And it showed NYC (do miss you, but not being broke or starving), and Paris (god, I wish I will see it some day).

This is a movie too, that men (yes, even the straight kind) could hold onto and care for. But for foodies, women, gay men, it's a must not miss. To see those women and their stories and the food on the screen. Don't miss.

xo
Ryan