Stardate . . .

Brock? Where are you? Where's your California journal? Ah, take your time.

Solaris does not have any deleted scenes! Rebekah mentioned that there could be a Director's Cut. Nooo! Oh well, I'd probably snag that one too.

Solaris

Well, today I purchased Solaris on DVD. I haven't seen it since the day it came out. At that time I didn't know what to think about it, but it'll probably live among the classics like 2001. The more I thought about it, the more I liked it. It was so wierd, though, I didn't want to see it again for a long time. Now I'm ready. Plus, it has commentary from both Steve Soderbergh and James Cameron. Should prove to be insightful.

The Solaris message boards had discussions about an original, longer version. They were all hopeful that it would be on the DVD. It doesn't appear to be. The original screenplay is, however. Maybe if someone goes through it, they can find out what was cut.

I mean it

My trip diary by Friday, I promise. I've just been very busy since getting back from Cali. I've had to apply for school, pick out my classes, ensure that I've got financial aid, typical stuff.

Mr. Kotter

Welcome back, welcome back Mr. Brocker! I can't wait to here all about Brock's adventures! Weeee! I'm loopey. The workplace is crushing in my head, making me insane! Bwaa ha ha haa!

On a lighter note, I purchased a used, but fully functional, camera. It's the Canon AE-1 Program. Apparently a well respected camera. You can operate it manually so you can get all artistic, or it operates automatically too, for when you get lazy.

Return of the Californian

Hey hey ladies and gents, I’m back from my trip to California.
Look at poor Gabe! Bogged down by the prattling incessantness of work he’s delved into the sheer boredom of the American work force! I wish I had some stimulation of some kind for you Gabe, but I don’t. It’s good to be back here in Phoenix though. California is nice, but I missed the ravaging and oppressive heat that only our beloved hometown can provide.
I did see some cool stuff in Cali though, and I’ll be posting a travel journal of my experiences over the course of this week. Nothing big, but there is some funny and interesting stuff I wanted to share with you.

I guess that’s all for the moment. Oh, and one more thing: Big thanks to Gabe for keeping the blog alive and well while I was away. I really enjoyed reading your posts in the hotel lobby after a hard day of being a tourist. I think you’re right on with your thoughts regarding popular music. Let his post be a lesion to you guys out there! There’s plenty of good music to acquire beyond what the radio has to offer. Gabe, his wife and I experienced that first hand when we saw The Casket Lottery in L.A. You might as well take a chance too and download the awesome new Hey Mercedes MP3, Quality Revenge At Last.

Trust me, I’m promising you’ll feel better then better ever planned.

Office Space

Hating the monotony and boredom of work. Need . . . stimulation.