A Room With Reviews: Work Experience at FILMINK

Well it's more or less a room with reviewers (two to be exact) rather than reviews. It's the magazine that has reviews... and the room was filled with magazines... And so it is by clever association and appalling "pun"-manship *snort* (... yes I do realize how lame that was...), I've titled this edition's blog.

It was a pretty sweet experience, getting to go to screenings and seeing how everything operates in the film mag business. I've never used shift+f7 so much in my life, writing reviews for the movies I had watched during the week. I think I've receieved a major 'adjective' overload at some point. Combine that with sleep deprivation and you pretty much have a toxic combo that can be made extremey lethal with the potent additive, B.O. (Bad Odour. Commonly found on packed Cityrail trains).

Now, I'm not one for cheap promotions *cough*http://www.filmink.com.au/home/*cough*, nor am I one to show complete bias *cough*Decemberissueoutnow*cough*, so I won't say anything about how good it was *cough*FILMINKrocks*cough*. But seriously, I've found some various screenwriting ideas just by doing work experience there, so I might get onto that little project for the remainder of the 3 month holiday until Uni suffocates me with their insipid essay questions and incessant lectures on the evils of plagiarism.

A big thanks to Dov, Brian, Erin, Richard, Dina and the FILMINK crew for welcoming me there and showing me a world that actually functions before 12PM! I've learnt a lot and have expanded on my, "It's alright..." reviews I'm so notorious for. (I've now added, ".. it could've been better..." WOOT!)

Golden tip: Never underestimate the value of hard work or the witty repertoire of magazine editors. It might just lead you to where you need to be!

Just a Little Message...

Ok, so here's the rundown... thinking that your 'small' actions won't have that much of an affect is probably one of the most naive thoughts that will cross your mind because the way I see it, small things can start a chain of events that affect different people.

So when you choose to give someone the silent treatment beause you feel like being a prat, don't think it'll only affect just you and the person you're not talking to. Here's a tip: If you're not going to talk about it rationally, then stop being a jerk and get over it! I don't see what you achieve by acting all sulky, except maybe showing people a fine example of what it is to be an ass. But if looking like an ass was your intention all along then *clap**clap* BRAVO! Mission accomplished, so just stop already!

Your impersonation of a mute ass is amazing... but so is alien probing... It doesn't mean it's something we'd like to see daily.

Highlight of the month

As sad as this may sound, the highlight of the month would have to go to tonight's little mishap of almost falling off my bed and taking an unusual amount of time trying to get back on without hitting my head or completely falling off. But what did I expect when stupidly sliding backwards on the edge of the bed in complete darkness? Clearly not that!

All I can say is thank GOD for the protruding bed frame that saved me from making one of the most ungraceful falls of my klutzy career. Though it's about time those bed frames did something other than give me multiple bruises!

So the lesson in all of this is never try to slide backwards on your bed in the dark, or if you're prone to doing it anyway then may I suggest purchasing a bed with bedframes that stick out!

Until next time...

I HATE YOU.

Dreams have a funny, sneaky way of coming in and disrupting your normal thought processes. Just when you think everything is fine and you feel fine, something like this comes along and makes you wonder if everything really is fine.

Things like this can't happen! I'm OVER it. OVER! As in, should-not-be-having-couple-dreams sort of over! Stupid subconscious. I hate you subconscious. Making me dream destructive, self-undoing things like this.

I'm not going back there. I'd convinced myself entirely I was not there anymore. And it was working, it really was. It wasn't even convincing, it was just how I felt. Do feel, I mean. Disregarding the subliminal joy I felt during the dream, it's pretty much imperative I don't let myself feel that way in real life. Because like I said, letting myself feel that kind of joy only he can elicit from me is the key to my undoing. I almost fell apart once, because of him. Almost. Imagine if I did completely crumple. And the beauty of it is, he has no idea he did that to me.

That's the funny thing about this sort of thing isn't it. The absolute power someone has over you without even knowing they have it. And you, not even realising this power they hold over you until you step back and look at yourself from afar. It's not like you explicitly gave consent to them. They coaxed it out of you, and you silently gave it to them, without a fight. Because deep inside, it's what you wanted. You wanted to be owned by someone. To be theirs. But at the same time, you wanted them to be yours. Only when that part of the bargain didn't come through, it was too late. You signed the contract, and you couldn't get yourself out. Funnily enough, you didn't feel ripped off, even though you should've. It's funny isn't it.

But you know, it's a lucky thing I'm not there anymore.

A Little Bit of Advice...

... Whatever you do never say, "things can't get any worse than they are now", or any variation of this statement because chances are there is some supernatural force that is hellbent on proving you wrong!

What is it with Last-ditch-effort-for-positivity phrases that seem to attract the crappiest luck? It's like some huge cosmic joke to take the last bit of dignity you have left! "Hmm... So far we've made her sleep deprived, missed the bus, walk 30 minutes in the rain, have her teacher single her out and make her look stupid, trip over and fall on her face, and then get yelled at by some random elderly person. That should be enough... Oh wait... no she still has some dignity... Let's have her sprain her ankle running for the train!!"

Ok so maybe I exaggerate on the series of circumstances but there's almost a guarantee that if your day isn't going that great and you don't acknowledge that you're having the WORST day (even though you may not be), something will make sure you feel that it's one of the worst! And they will not stop until you've surrendered your dignity and just admit that THEY have won.

So in the great words of the Nike marketing team: JUST DO IT!! Before your day gets worst... Because things can really get worst than they already are.

The "Turn-Off" Edition

This is a special edition blog that I dedicate to all you single females out there who can't for the life of you figure out why you can't find that special someone and have come to the conclusion that maybe there's something seriously unattractive about you. This blog is especially dedicated to a certain flippin' awesome friend of mine, who is cruising the single wave with me, knowing what it's like to be crushed but also knows how to get back on that board to wait for that perfect wave. In the mean time, we just peruse the hot guys on the shore. You know who you are!!! ;)

Now I don't think we females ask for much from a guy... or maybe we do... but there are things we DEFINITELY do not ask for! And so here, i compiled a list of turn-offs that most (sane) girls can vigorously nod their approval and where guys can self-consciously look at the list and examine whether they embody any of the following:

1. Bad Breath (or bad personal hygiene in general): I understand that bad breath/hygiene can be attributed to both males and females, so women take note also. There is nothing quite as unattractive as your date turning blue on account of holding their breath, praying to God that if He existed He would create a cyclone of fresh air to blow past giving the much needed life support. Or at the very least literally knock the bad breath out of you. You'd be lucky if she could even face you for more than a minute, if she's not searching elsewhere for fresh air. Take a note from the movies: if brushing takes too long, take a mint (or more)! That way you get to eat and your breath is left minty fresh! =)
2. Smoking: Ok suuuuuuuure. You go to a hip and happening place and there you see a sexy James Dean type with his appropriately loose but fitting jeans and he's looking all brooding and sexy with his cigarette. But picture this... You walk up and he smiles only to be met with nice yellowing teeth, and his smoky breath. Well that's certainly attractive! =P. Ok so not unattractive enough for you. Well how about this little scene... same James Dean-like character, 25 years later, coughing up his lungs and with a bit of a belly developing. Sexy huh?!
3. Self-pity and/or Self-deprecation: The whole "O woe is me!" thing does not show how sensitive you are. It shows how PATHETIC and WHINY you are. Unless you have a valid excuse for being self-pitiful, do not come to us saying, "Oh I don't think so and so likes me... I'm so uuuuuuuuuuuuuuugly.... Blaaaaaaaah" because while we've got enough decency to comfort you, rest assured we are trying to suppress the eye roll bursting to get out. You don't like when we do it, so what makes you think we like it when you do?
4. Huge Ego: We like when you ask questions about us every so often, but when you ask us on the off chance that we'll reciprocate (which we will 85% of the time) so that you may tell us all the things that make you so wonderful in your subtle (or not so subtle) way, we're just going to think your a narcissistic buttplug. Sure, it's funny when you guys joke about being the greatest but when you're serious (and rest assured, we will know when you believe in what you say even if you meant it as a joke) then watch us cringe our noses and raise our eyebrows. I realize this may lie in contradiction to number 3 but if you repeat the self-deprecating lines we'll just assume that you're saying it so that you can hear us say the opposite, consequently confirming what you secretly believed of yourself and boosting your ego at the same time. WIN-WIN situation.... FOR YOU!!! One of these days, we're just not going to say anything and then where will the ego be? No doubt there'd be lots of nights spent in front of the mirror... Don't get me wrong. Egotistical people are very amusing... But not when you're dating one!
5. Bitching about their friend(s): The only circumstances when this is acceptable is if the girl happens to be bitching about her friend at the time and even then the only acceptable contribution is a "Yep" and a nod every few insults from you. Unless you want to get a severe glaring from both your girl (AND her friend... news travels fast among females), I suggest you keep the negative thoughts about the friends to yourself if you want to avoid a one-way ticket to "Grovels-ville" - Population: YOU. Unless of course you intended to travel to "Break-up county".

So there you have it! Just a few turn-offs that stick out as cringe-worthy and in need of attention. There are obviously more turn offs, but I gather they go without saying. I didn't JUST do it for the benefit of the females who happen to read this, but I also did it for the guys out there, so they may recognize their mistakes before they even make them! lol, only kidding... I'll give you all the benefit of the doubt.

If any females disagree with more than one of the listed (or just disagreeing with number 1 even), then a word of advice: SEE A PSYCHIATRIST or save yourself the trouble and check yourself in at the local mental institution! And I say that in the most concerned and caring way possible... =)

The resolutions that will probably never be...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Yep! It's that time of year where everyone gets drunk and has an excuse to kiss the fellow drunken stranger because they just happen to be standing next to you when the countdown had ended. Or does that only happen in movies?

Anyway, since this is officially the first blog of 2006, I'm making this the resolution blog where I will list my resolutions for this year, that I will probably break within the first month. Not by choice mind you... it's kinda a natural progression for anyone... like growing teeth. You try finding someone who actually sticks with their new years resolution(s)!!!

Resolutions for 2006 (in no particular order):

1. Be more helpful
2. Speak my mind more (though of course there is a limit to what I can say... Hold on... that sounds as if it defeats the purpose of the resolution.. Eh, I trust you get what I mean.)
3. Stop being so cynical (I need to enlist the help of the stupid people to not be so stupid this year for this to work)
4. Not be so lazy (this may tie in with resolution number 1)
   
5. Write more blog entries (this may tie in with resolution number 4)

Hmm... 5 resolutions... nice start... no doubt I'll come up with more as the year progresses. So who wants to wager when I'll break all of them..? Do I hear January 23rd???

I'll leave you to decided! Arrivederci!