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December 19, 2003

Yes, I have typos. That’s only natural from the speed the I type and the inability to do a spellcheck. I’m not too concerned about that. I’ve been instructed from time to time about repeated misspellings of words (such as my previous spelling of definitely that I eventually fixed), but I have no way to fix typos except to go back over everything I’ve written and fix it. This is my rambling, my stream of conciousness in many cases, and I’d prefer not to reread everything I’ve just written just as if I were writing in a little book with a lock on the front. So yes, you will see typos from time to time, but only if I’m misspellings a specific word entry after entry would I appreciate hearing about it later. I correct big typos later, but pointing out every time I type “int he” instead of “in the” or something along those lines isn’t going to help me fix them in the future, just make me roll my eyes a little higher with each additional person who points and laughs. Thanks.

I expected to write about Return of the King on Wednesday when I got back, but I ended up not having a block of time to sit and write that day, and yesterday I wasn’t in a writing mood. So anyhow, the move was fantastic. Was in the Best Movie I’ve Ever Seen? No, I wouldn’t agree with that statement. On its own, the movie is very enjoyable, and it has its shares of chills, thrills, and masterful filmmaking, but I think it’s only when you put together all three of them that you just might come across The Finest Movies Ever Crafted. It’s one story, so I think you have to accept all three together in order for them to rank anywhere. The Star Wars movies are separable for the most part, but these are meant to be watched in order in a short amount of time. Not necessarily back to back like the die hard geeks on Tuesday, but watching The Two Towers on its own and trying to judge the trilogy doesn’t work.

But yes, it was very good. A tad long, though, and even I was starting to get a little antsy by the end, but it had nothing to do with being bored. More uncomfortable…and hungry…that sort of thing. Afterwards, my Dad and I went over to Fry’s so I could grab a cable that a friend of mine needed, and then we stopped by John Barleycorn’s in Tigard to raise a couple of pints for Peter Jackson and his masterpiece. Yes, I say HIS masterpiece, not Tolkien’s. Tolkien was the scribe, yes, but Jackson is the one who wrote the screenplay and made the movies. Those three movies are his interpretation of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and so he deserves equal credit with Tolkien, in my opinion. Last night I was reading through a movie news site that I read daily, and they linked to previous stories from five years ago when production was just announced and then began ramping up, and it was so interesting to read what was being written about the film. Peter Jackson was kind enough to answer questions written in by fans at the site five years ago, and reading his answers about his plans after seeing everything completed was interesting. I think by far the most humorous of all the stories, however, were the casting rumors that kept circulating and getting published…Sean Connery as Gandalf…Sam Neil as Aragorn…Ethan Hawke and Legolas…abosolutly ridiculous. And then when real casting confirmations came in, of course all there was in the comments was bitch bitch bitch. “I’ve never seen Orlando Bloom before, so he can’t be any good.” One person even said that Bloom couldn’t play an elf because his nose was too big.

For the people who have seen at least the first two movies, can you picture anyone else in the role of Legolas and doing as well? Probably not, because it’s impossible to know. All I know is now when I think of Legolas I think immediately of Orlando Bloom (and vice versa, unfortunately for him). Sam Neil as Aragorn? Please. Sean Connery as Gandlaf? Double please. The only interesting story I saw is when someone said that Christopher Lee should be cast in one of the wizard roles. I guess his past roles of evil characters practically solidified his role in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, eh? I think that Jackson did a marvelous job casting his films, and there wasn’t a weak link anywhere. So my kudos to him, and though I feel like a chapter both in my life and in cinema history has been closed, I’m pleased that I was able to experience it. But now there’s nothing to look forward to.

Unless he does “The Hobbit”.

On the job front, I have an interview on Monday for a position entitled “Operations Assistant”. The job description was taken down so I can’t relay exactly what the duties would be, but they must have been things I wouldn’t have minded doing. I’ll keep you all updated, of course.

My plans for today are likely going to be meeting my sister for lunch, and after that, maybe I’ll camp in the living room in front of the fireplace again. I dunno. I’m just not in the mood to do anything in particular, so perhaps I’ll take a long nap like I did yesterday. The sky’s the limit. Take care, all.

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