Crash Into Me

The Streak is Broken

Finally! We finally rented a really good movie. One that I thoroughly enjoyed and thought was extremely well made. The lucky film? Crash. This was a very thought-provoking movie made with style, sophistication, a killer script, and wonderful performances from the montrous cast. Names like Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, the list goes on for a while. The only problem with the movie, is that it was admittedly a little troublesome coming up with the actual point. I don't know what the director was trying to say. The story revolves around a couple days in the life of a number of different characters, who intertwine in numerous ways. And they all have to deal with different kinds of racism. In fact, it's very relevant to what's going on all over the country. But everyone is so racist in their own way, that I had a hard time figuring out what the filmmakers wanted to convey, other than the fact that everyone is racist! I still don't know. What I do know is that despite that, and despite the fact that it really copied Magnolia (good choice to rip off though), this is a great movie.

We started watching the TV show Lost this weekend on DVD. And, of course, we're hooked. Lacey stays a little bit more tense about it than I do, but I've been dreaming about that crazy island every night! Now I know what all the fuss is about, and it really is a great show. It's still not on the same level as 24, and I do like the O.C. better, but that doesn't take anything away from this very complex, very interesting show.

So Notre Dame pulled it out against the evil, hated Wolverines!!! It was a great game to watch, although very nerve-wracking. Lacey almost couldn't stand being in the same room. The defense really stepped it up, and the offense played well enough in the first half to win. Charlie Weis is still a genius. Last week, the offense needed to shine, so they prepared the offense, and kicked Pitt's butt. This week, the defense needed to shine, and so they obviously worked all week on that, and stymied a very good Michigan offense. It also helped that they got a lot of very timely plays (i.e. the interception and the fumble). I can't wait for the rest of the season!! In my mind, we have 4 more critical tests. First up, Michigan State. Then, Tennessee, Purdue, and the all-important USC. I don't think we have a legitimate shot of beating the Trojans, but you never know.

I've been on a Ben Folds kick here recently. I really like his newest album, and I've been reminiscing a touch on Rockin' the Suburbs as well. It's amazing, and I'm stealing this from Christin, that he has one of the saddest songs I've ever heard, and probably the most beautiful pop song I've ever heard on the same album. If you don't know what I'm referring to, get the album. You soon will. And I can't not listen to X&Y! The more I listen to it, the more I love it. Coldplay really is one of the top few bands in the world right now.