Every five years it seems there is someone commemorating Jaws, which hit theaters in 1975. It factors into my life in a weird way - my mom went into labor after seeing it at the drive-in with my dad!
Here's a trailer for a new documentary about the making of the film:
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Mad Men is disappointing...
SPOILERS BELOW
The first two seasons of Mad Men were great; mysteries, inappropriate comments, drinking like fish throughout the workday - fabulous.
But now, as we near the end of the 3rd season, it's unclear what the point is anymore. We get it: suburban life is stifling and the Mad Men early-60s society is on the brink of dramatic change (possibly?). Don Draper is a mean, womanizing bastard who occasionally cuts someone down in a funny way. He's hot; we get it.
I was excited by Betty's discovery last week, only for it to go nowhere. There's the hope she'll confront Don, or at least have another tryst in the bathroom of some NYC bar again, but so what?
The episodes this season have been meandering and incomplete, and it seems like the writers/directors/producers are self-consciously trying to create a meditative or contemplative atmosphere in the show that simply falls flat.
The show gets a lot of accolades, but in the third season it is truly about nothing. Aside from the fabulous Joan, who cares about these people? They are all awful. They've completely ruined the Peggy story-arch by having her screw Ducky... that was so pathetic.
I'm hoping for a comeback, but expecting to be disappointed over the next month!
The first two seasons of Mad Men were great; mysteries, inappropriate comments, drinking like fish throughout the workday - fabulous.
But now, as we near the end of the 3rd season, it's unclear what the point is anymore. We get it: suburban life is stifling and the Mad Men early-60s society is on the brink of dramatic change (possibly?). Don Draper is a mean, womanizing bastard who occasionally cuts someone down in a funny way. He's hot; we get it.
I was excited by Betty's discovery last week, only for it to go nowhere. There's the hope she'll confront Don, or at least have another tryst in the bathroom of some NYC bar again, but so what?
The episodes this season have been meandering and incomplete, and it seems like the writers/directors/producers are self-consciously trying to create a meditative or contemplative atmosphere in the show that simply falls flat.
The show gets a lot of accolades, but in the third season it is truly about nothing. Aside from the fabulous Joan, who cares about these people? They are all awful. They've completely ruined the Peggy story-arch by having her screw Ducky... that was so pathetic.
I'm hoping for a comeback, but expecting to be disappointed over the next month!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Movies
After nearly a six month hiatus, I went to the movies today and saw Capitalism: A Love Story, Michael Moore's latest opus about the corruption that led to the economic meltdown.
He is pretty masterful at tugging at your heart strings, and even though I knew was being manipulated emotionally I was glad I went along for the ride. Seeing this movie now couldn't have been timelier - it helps me stay in touch with the reasons I decided to be a lawyer, and the kind of person I want to be when I begin practicing...
On a lighter note, there were some great trailers before the film! I'm excited for both of these:
Ewan and Clooney together!
Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, John Krasinksi!!
He is pretty masterful at tugging at your heart strings, and even though I knew was being manipulated emotionally I was glad I went along for the ride. Seeing this movie now couldn't have been timelier - it helps me stay in touch with the reasons I decided to be a lawyer, and the kind of person I want to be when I begin practicing...
On a lighter note, there were some great trailers before the film! I'm excited for both of these:
Ewan and Clooney together!
Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, John Krasinksi!!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
2009 Medal of Freedom Recipients
The full list (and biographies) are here. Some of the recipients:
Stephen Hawking
Sen. Edward Kennedy
Joseph Medicine Crow
Harvey Milk
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sydney Poitier
Mary Robinson
Desmond Tutu
Muhammad Yunus
Stephen Hawking
Sen. Edward Kennedy
Joseph Medicine Crow
Harvey Milk
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sydney Poitier
Mary Robinson
Desmond Tutu
Muhammad Yunus
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Strange times
I just came across the news that the woman who inspired the famous Rosie the Riveter ad passed away on June 28.
It's very strange how many people are dying, no? On the flipside I know of a LOT of people who are having babies... so many in fact, that I daydream about getting knocked up. Love that biological clock!
It's very strange how many people are dying, no? On the flipside I know of a LOT of people who are having babies... so many in fact, that I daydream about getting knocked up. Love that biological clock!
Friday, May 1, 2009
A new Supreme Court justice in our future...
You've probably heard that Justice Souter is stepping down, apparently because he's sick of D.C. and wants to retire.
Souter is one of the so-called "liberal" justices, appointed by Bush I. He has been on the liberal side of most decisions... Whoever replaces Souter will hopefully be equally liberal (or, at least not a religious ideologue) so that we can hope for a re-aligning of the Supreme Court once Scalia and Thomas step down (which may never happen; I could see them staying until they die on the bench).
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Sonia Sotomayor as a potential nominee. I don't know much about her but all I can say is that I do hope we see a female person of color appointed.
Some may gristle at this idea, because it suggests that the person would "only" be selected because they are a woman. Turns out, you can be *both* qualified and a woman! What a revelation!
I got to meet Justice Sandra Day O'Connor recently and part of our conversation was about her nomination to the Supreme Court. At the time, Reagan (the beloved icon of the GOP) was insistent that if he were able to nominate someone to the Court, he would nominate a woman. Her name was on the shortlist of candidates and when she was offered the job, it was her HUSBAND who convinced her to take it. He gave up his successful law practice in Arizona to support her move to the Court.
Her appointment opened up countless possibilities for women in the legal profession. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done, but her appointment signaled a sea change in the perception of women lawyers and the respect they were afforded by their male counterparts.
Today most of the students in law school are women. When Justice O'Connor graduated at the TOP of her class at Stanford law school, not one firm would hire her. The only job she could find was as a paralegal sharing an office with a legal secretary. To this she said, "I was happy I had that job - I would have taken any job I could find!"
Our Supreme Court - and it's "ours," not Justice Scalia's, should reflect the diversity in society. In 2009, we should not continue to let old white men dictate their political agenda to us.
The more we can see women and people of color achieve positions at the highest level in our society the more we can hope that tolerance and progressive idealism will filter down to the masses.
Souter is one of the so-called "liberal" justices, appointed by Bush I. He has been on the liberal side of most decisions... Whoever replaces Souter will hopefully be equally liberal (or, at least not a religious ideologue) so that we can hope for a re-aligning of the Supreme Court once Scalia and Thomas step down (which may never happen; I could see them staying until they die on the bench).
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Sonia Sotomayor as a potential nominee. I don't know much about her but all I can say is that I do hope we see a female person of color appointed.
Some may gristle at this idea, because it suggests that the person would "only" be selected because they are a woman. Turns out, you can be *both* qualified and a woman! What a revelation!
I got to meet Justice Sandra Day O'Connor recently and part of our conversation was about her nomination to the Supreme Court. At the time, Reagan (the beloved icon of the GOP) was insistent that if he were able to nominate someone to the Court, he would nominate a woman. Her name was on the shortlist of candidates and when she was offered the job, it was her HUSBAND who convinced her to take it. He gave up his successful law practice in Arizona to support her move to the Court.
Her appointment opened up countless possibilities for women in the legal profession. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done, but her appointment signaled a sea change in the perception of women lawyers and the respect they were afforded by their male counterparts.
Today most of the students in law school are women. When Justice O'Connor graduated at the TOP of her class at Stanford law school, not one firm would hire her. The only job she could find was as a paralegal sharing an office with a legal secretary. To this she said, "I was happy I had that job - I would have taken any job I could find!"
Our Supreme Court - and it's "ours," not Justice Scalia's, should reflect the diversity in society. In 2009, we should not continue to let old white men dictate their political agenda to us.
The more we can see women and people of color achieve positions at the highest level in our society the more we can hope that tolerance and progressive idealism will filter down to the masses.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Susan Boyle
I don't watch American Idol or its related shows, but I couldn't help but catch the buzz around Susan Boyle. She is astonishingly good. Her performance is here (is the American version so mean to contestants?), but also check out her rendition of "Cry Me a River":
Monday, January 19, 2009
Missing Suzie Q already!
This weekend I had a lovely time chillaxing with Ms. Suzie Q - it was a good weekend to decompress and to try and do as little as possible. Perfect for me since the new semester starts tomorrow!
After she arrived on Friday night, we headed to Thai Basil in Tempe. Aside from some of the odd peeps in the place, we had some yummy panang beef curry. We then went back to my casita and had a stiff greyhound cocktail before going to bed. Yay!
We started out on Saturday at a simple but good day spa in Mesa. Suzie got a much-needed massage and I had an amazing pedicure - I even got a mask for my feet! It was lovely. Later that day we had some yummy sushi in Tempe before heading to the mall for a marathon shopping afternoon. We found some cute makeup, I found some great shoes for work on sale, and Suzie got a ton of gifts for Dexter at the going-out-of-business sale at KB Toys.
We spent the evening drinking and chowing with some law school friends at AZ88 a fun/funky place with delicious cocktails and amazing burgers. I only had one cocktail since I was driving (the Fleurtini - vodka, framboise liquor, lots of citrus, topped with champagne) and Suzie and I split the Burger Au Poivre II. It was intense and delicious! We also had the Golden Gate Cake for dessert - we wanted to die afterwards but it was yummy while we were downing it.
On Sunday we did absolutely nothing and it was everything we hoped it could be. We had some breakfast at home, followed by some 30 Rock, movie watching, junk food snacking, cocktail imbibing, cupcake baking, then reading, then bed. It was glorious.
Now I have to transition back to a responsible existence - suckage. ha! Thanks for visiting Q!!!
After she arrived on Friday night, we headed to Thai Basil in Tempe. Aside from some of the odd peeps in the place, we had some yummy panang beef curry. We then went back to my casita and had a stiff greyhound cocktail before going to bed. Yay!
We started out on Saturday at a simple but good day spa in Mesa. Suzie got a much-needed massage and I had an amazing pedicure - I even got a mask for my feet! It was lovely. Later that day we had some yummy sushi in Tempe before heading to the mall for a marathon shopping afternoon. We found some cute makeup, I found some great shoes for work on sale, and Suzie got a ton of gifts for Dexter at the going-out-of-business sale at KB Toys.
We spent the evening drinking and chowing with some law school friends at AZ88 a fun/funky place with delicious cocktails and amazing burgers. I only had one cocktail since I was driving (the Fleurtini - vodka, framboise liquor, lots of citrus, topped with champagne) and Suzie and I split the Burger Au Poivre II. It was intense and delicious! We also had the Golden Gate Cake for dessert - we wanted to die afterwards but it was yummy while we were downing it.
On Sunday we did absolutely nothing and it was everything we hoped it could be. We had some breakfast at home, followed by some 30 Rock, movie watching, junk food snacking, cocktail imbibing, cupcake baking, then reading, then bed. It was glorious.
Now I have to transition back to a responsible existence - suckage. ha! Thanks for visiting Q!!!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Sandra Day O'Connor and Video Games
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is collaborating with Games for Change, a non-profit company that promotes the development of video games that educate children on various issues. One such game, Our Courts, is a free online game about democracy and the U.S. Constitution.
SDO's involvement in the development of the game stems from her concerns about attacks on the judiciary (e.g., "judicial activism"), which she discusses in the clip below (the full version available here):
In the full version of her talk you can hear her discuss how the No Child Left Behind Act is resulting in the cancellation of classes that teach civics and government, creating a need for other entities to step up and fill the void.
When the citizenry has no idea how our government works, people don't know how to effect change in the system. It's no surprise, then, that citizens do nothing when a certain #43 acts as if he's king.
UPDATE: Just came across this article about US officials flunking a civics quiz. How timely! You can take the quiz here... I scored a 79% - before law school I would have bombed it. The economic questions are way beyond my reach, but at least I got most of the law-related ones correct. In my defense, however, the economic questions seem ambiguous and conclusory, so there. Suck it, civics quiz.
SDO's involvement in the development of the game stems from her concerns about attacks on the judiciary (e.g., "judicial activism"), which she discusses in the clip below (the full version available here):
In the full version of her talk you can hear her discuss how the No Child Left Behind Act is resulting in the cancellation of classes that teach civics and government, creating a need for other entities to step up and fill the void.
When the citizenry has no idea how our government works, people don't know how to effect change in the system. It's no surprise, then, that citizens do nothing when a certain #43 acts as if he's king.
UPDATE: Just came across this article about US officials flunking a civics quiz. How timely! You can take the quiz here... I scored a 79% - before law school I would have bombed it. The economic questions are way beyond my reach, but at least I got most of the law-related ones correct. In my defense, however, the economic questions seem ambiguous and conclusory, so there. Suck it, civics quiz.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Barbara Ehrenreich impresses again
Ever since reading Nickel and Dimed I've been impressed with Barbara Ehrenreich... and she delivers again with her recent amusing article about the "socialist" conspiracy. A snippet:
First, we selected a cadre of crusty punks from the streets of Seattle, stripped off their Che T-shirts, suited them up in Armanis and wingtips and introduced them to the concepts of derivatives and dental floss. Then we shipped them to Wall Street with firm instructions: Make as much money as you can, as fast as you can, and as soon as the money starts rolling in, send it out to make more money by whatever dodgy means you can find--subprime loans, credit default swaps, pyramid schemes--anything goes. And oh yes: Spend your own earnings in the most flamboyantly gross ways you can think of--$10,000 martinis, fountains of champagne--so as to fan the flames of class resentment.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Why Palin gets under my skin
McCain could have asked several experienced women to be his running mate; women who share his conservative values but who have more experience, brains, and ability to string a coherent sentence together.
Nominating Palin is a slap in the face to all women - McCain's insistence that she is ready to be President is insulting. Who believes that?
By picking a woman who is essentially George Bush in drag (including lipstick!), he either hopes to hook up with her (Cindy is looking old) or he thinks "any woman will do."
I assume they will lose, but even so: by picking someone so awful, he potentially sends a message suggesting that women, generally, don't have the skills and experience to adequately do the job, which is far from true.
Nominating Palin is a slap in the face to all women - McCain's insistence that she is ready to be President is insulting. Who believes that?
By picking a woman who is essentially George Bush in drag (including lipstick!), he either hopes to hook up with her (Cindy is looking old) or he thinks "any woman will do."
I assume they will lose, but even so: by picking someone so awful, he potentially sends a message suggesting that women, generally, don't have the skills and experience to adequately do the job, which is far from true.
"Boundary Issues"
My friend Michele, who I met through my sister (my sister has a Jesus-like tendency to attract cool people into her life), is a cool, funny, and successful author of both fiction and nonfiction books and essays, inspired by and based on her experiences growing up as a Latina surfer/punk rock girl in Southern California.
The Washington Post recently published one of her essays, Boundary Issues, about her recent experience with a therapist who crossed the line.
The essay reminded me of my own experience with a therapist, who really helped me with several issues until the day I had to "break up" with her and things turned nasty...
Therapy is a weird thing and Michele touches on some of those weirdnesses: having to pay someone to let you divulge painful moments and secret fears; how they might be spending your hard-earned cash; and, what kind of relationship are they forming with you when it's supposed to be a professional relationship...
Michele's experience really devolved into the surreal (don't want to give away the gems) and her essay is a great read, especially for those of you who have ever gone through therapy!
The Washington Post recently published one of her essays, Boundary Issues, about her recent experience with a therapist who crossed the line.
The essay reminded me of my own experience with a therapist, who really helped me with several issues until the day I had to "break up" with her and things turned nasty...
Therapy is a weird thing and Michele touches on some of those weirdnesses: having to pay someone to let you divulge painful moments and secret fears; how they might be spending your hard-earned cash; and, what kind of relationship are they forming with you when it's supposed to be a professional relationship...
Michele's experience really devolved into the surreal (don't want to give away the gems) and her essay is a great read, especially for those of you who have ever gone through therapy!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Inspiring
With all the talk about the economy, and a woman who could be a heartbeat away from the Presidency, I thought I would mention a woman who is a true inspiration: Dorothea Lange.
Monday, June 30, 2008
I'm not really a waitress.
Tonight I went to Furio with some lady friends to enjoy the Martini & Manicures night. For $10 you get a yummy cocktail and a decent manicure!
The food was yummy too... and they played Thievery Corporation for most of the night, which was perfect. It's fun being a girl!
Oh, PS: the title of this post is the name of the nail polish I chose.
The food was yummy too... and they played Thievery Corporation for most of the night, which was perfect. It's fun being a girl!
Oh, PS: the title of this post is the name of the nail polish I chose.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Old School Pics of the Day (8)
Karen found these pics on her computer today after clearing off her laptop in preparation for her maternity leave!
These are 2003-era snapshots that were taken at Peachpit for some reason that now escapes me. I think the idea was that they would be used for the company's website, but that never happened. Nonetheless, they are so cute!
Karen is now married and awaiting the birth of her new child (gender TBD)!
Ren is now working at the fabulous purveyor of the loveliest coffee table books this side of the Rockies, UC Press.
Suzie is now married with a lovely little son and is freelance editing! I have so many memories of cracking up with Ms. Q in this cubicle... you have no idea.
Yay! Miss you ladies!!! xoxo
These are 2003-era snapshots that were taken at Peachpit for some reason that now escapes me. I think the idea was that they would be used for the company's website, but that never happened. Nonetheless, they are so cute!
Karen is now married and awaiting the birth of her new child (gender TBD)!
Ren is now working at the fabulous purveyor of the loveliest coffee table books this side of the Rockies, UC Press.
Suzie is now married with a lovely little son and is freelance editing! I have so many memories of cracking up with Ms. Q in this cubicle... you have no idea.
Yay! Miss you ladies!!! xoxo
Saturday, May 31, 2008
A movie that makes you want to drink - in a good way
As I write this, I'm sipping a cocktail* in a real martini glass savoring it and pondering how much I loved the Sex and the City movie. If you liked the TV show, you will like the film (and, obviously, if you loved the TV show you should love the film). It's great, hilarious, emotional, perfect.
I wish I could have seen it with my closest gal friends (remember our SATC nights?) but I was thinking about y'all nonetheless.
*In true Macgyver fashion, I pieced together the closest version of a Cosmo my fridge and pantry could produce. Here's my recipe which you should like:
Fill a shaker 3/4 full of ice.
Add 1 part Ketel One vodka.
Add the juice of one lime.
Add 1/2 part of Izze Sparkling Pomegranate Juice
Add 1/2 part of Triple Sec
Shake vigorously, then pour into a martini glass. Gulp.
I wish I could have seen it with my closest gal friends (remember our SATC nights?) but I was thinking about y'all nonetheless.
*In true Macgyver fashion, I pieced together the closest version of a Cosmo my fridge and pantry could produce. Here's my recipe which you should like:
Fill a shaker 3/4 full of ice.
Add 1 part Ketel One vodka.
Add the juice of one lime.
Add 1/2 part of Izze Sparkling Pomegranate Juice
Add 1/2 part of Triple Sec
Shake vigorously, then pour into a martini glass. Gulp.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Longer SATC trailer leaked
If you want a preview of the upcoming Sex and the City movie with some "spoilers" check out the longer trailer here.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Carrie Fisher: "Wishful Drinking"
I heard through the grapevine that Carrie Fisher is performing her one-woman show "Wishful Drinking" at the Berkeley Rep!
For those of you in the Bay Area, I highly recommend checking this out. (The link gives a trailer for the show, plus links to interviews she gave about the show.)
I saw this show about a year ago in L.A. and it was HILARIOUS! I didn't expect it to be so funny but she is really hysterical. She makes fun of herself, her role in Star Wars, her and her family's scandals, a variety of funny things.
It's so good and I can remember some really great moments, but I don't want to give anything away! If you like Kathy Griffin, you will like this show. (She's not as raunchy as Kathy Griffin, but has a dry, self-deprecating wit) I'll leave it at that.
For those of you in the Bay Area, I highly recommend checking this out. (The link gives a trailer for the show, plus links to interviews she gave about the show.)
I saw this show about a year ago in L.A. and it was HILARIOUS! I didn't expect it to be so funny but she is really hysterical. She makes fun of herself, her role in Star Wars, her and her family's scandals, a variety of funny things.
It's so good and I can remember some really great moments, but I don't want to give anything away! If you like Kathy Griffin, you will like this show. (She's not as raunchy as Kathy Griffin, but has a dry, self-deprecating wit) I'll leave it at that.
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