Sounds like you had yourself a good time man. That's good to hear. So, how have ya been spending your vacation?

I'm good man. Nothing much is going on with me. Did you grab any cool swag while you were there? I know you mention statues. Do collect anything else?

Nothing much. Are you in Chicago?

Statues are always great. I have a couple of those. They can be expensive, but they are worth the money.

Dude, I left ya hanging. I am so sorry. What kind of stuff are you looking to buy along the lines of memorabilia? I would love an authentic set of Joker cards. That would be fantastic.

Na, I live about an hour and a half to two hours from there. I am sure they have some great stores there. I usually buy stuff like movie posters from online. There is definitely no where to buy them here man(laughing). I would imagine they would have a WB store.

You should have a pretty good time. You sound very excited.

Sounds like you had a good time. When are you going to Chicago?

Your welcome my good man. How's the day treating ya?

That would mean that no more than a short time ago you had a birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

not much for me. going to see public enemies tomorrow and i hope im not too disappointed..
hopefully it'll be good, even with Depp and Bale going against each other. lol

MAAAAAAGE, what's going on man? I have a long mob history(laughing). Sounds like you are going to be having some fun. Is your birthday today of in July?

thanks for the add, whats new with you??

"priorities in order." That's pretty cryptic and ominous. Sounds like you're a member of the mafia, ha ha. That's a compliment, I'm fascinated by the mafia and gangster movies. Anyways, in Chicago I will be doing mostly sight-seeing thanks to the citypass card where it gives me admission to the Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and the Sears Tower/Hancock Observatory. I will also check out the Lincoln Park zoo since there's free admission, but I am in desperate search of a movie memorabilia store there for some nice Dark Knight swag or something.

Hello man. Yeah, the job hunt isn't an easy one at the moment is it. So what are you going to do in Chicago? As for my summer it will be used to get some priorities in order.

Your more than welcome man. Congrats on the exams. I would not bet against ya because you are a pretty smart dude. I am looking forward to Public Enemies as well. They shot a lot of north of here. A few hours north. Man, I should have went. So, what are you doing on your summer break?

It's been awhile man. How are ya?

Hey, want to join a joke group that FOY and I started called C.W.R.? It stands for Cool Will Rule. If you would like to just make a banner that says C.W.R on it and whatever else you would like it to say and your in. Just click on the banner on my page and it will take you to the site where you can creat the banner. This is all for fun man so if you don't want to do it, it's totally cool with me.

That is very smart. The internet can be a fun place, but it also has the potential to be very scary. Your being responsible.

I am hoping to begin school either this summer or fall for illustration. I finally found a school that feels right. It has taken me some time, but I know where your coming from. I never enjoyed school. The education I am all about, but I don't like the atmosphere. Hang in there man you'll get there.

I hope I get to see Star Trek this weekend. I am like you in that I never really cared about it, but this one looks amazing.

So, how is your day going?

I thought you were in college, but you are in a crazier place(laughing). You are swimming with sharks man and I can't save ya(laughing).

The young boy did a fantastic job. Those films always pull on your heart because it was such an evil thing that happened. It must of been extremely terrifying to have gone through that. Definitly the worst of human nature at it's most extereme. Thanks for reccomending that movie Mage. I loved it so much I am going to buy it. Just an amazing film.

I have'nt seen Wolverine yet, but it seems people are split right down the middle. I don't know when I will be seeing it because I plan on seeing Star Trek this weekend.

Mage, I just watched The Boy In The Striped Pajamas and was blown away by it. A very good movie no question. It was a very heavy story.

How are ya Mage? I Rented The Boy In The Striped Pjamas and I will hopefully watch tonight or tomorrow. I will let you know what I think.

How have you been man? I have'nt heard from you in awhile. How is school going for you?

Hye,man have'nt heard from you in awhile. Hope things are good.

Hey friend what have you been up too?

Oh,thank you I like to think I have a great sense of humour(laughing).

You are able to state your dislikes clearly and I like that. So many times people just drop "that sucks" and leave it at that. It is funny that your favorite charcters are listed the same way as mine. I know Rorschach is the most popular charcter and I enjoy him along with everyone else,but I related more to Dr.Manhattan. Though he spoke in a more scientific way of expression than emotional,you could feel there was pain inside him. You could'nt help but feel bad for his feelings of being an outsider looking in.

I agree with you on the opening credits. I too notice those things. In fact when I went and saw Ghost Rider and saw how bad the opening title sequence was I knew I was going to leave unhappy.

The visuals of the film were breathtaking and a hell of a treat for the eyes and the imagination. That was absoloutly a big draw of the film.

The music was also a good choice. I personnally don't listen to that era of music,but it fit the time line perfectly. Saying that I did not enjoy the placement of the music used in the Vietnam flashback with Dr.Manhattan and The Comedian. That particular piece has become such a comical tool for many movies,cartoons and television shows. That personnaly was my only complaint with the film.

After beginning to read the book I noticed that the film followed pretty closely to what the book is. I understand some of your problems with some of the acting,but the performances seem to mirror the book pretty closely. I was fine with the performances,but you saw the film in a different light so your objection with the performances may have some ground. I on the other hand don't agree. I saw Night Owl as a man who was unhappy with his life and was growing more depressed with his growing uncertainty of his contributes in the Watchmen world. As for his love intrest, I thought it came through clearly that she was annoyed with her life and the people around her. All she wanted was a normal life,but she felt that was never an option since her mother pretty much groomed her to follow in her footsteps.

I can't wait for the director's cut either and maybe you will get the movie you were looking for and maybe I will get more to love.

I really do respect your opinion on the film Mage,I just don't entirely agree with all of it,but that is what makes things go around is'nt? Watchmen may very well go down as a film you either love or hate. I do think it will become a cult classic though. I don't think it has mainstream appeal.

Thanks for the add! How's it going?

Hey,man nice to hear from you. I guess in some ways we may both be Hobbits(laughing),but Hobbits are calm little creatures so that is not so bad.

You know, I loved Watchmen and I am almost done with the book aswell. I have one chapter to go before I can make a fare comparisson between book and film. I will be seeing it again this Saturday. I don't know how good of a debate we could get into? I guess that would all depend on how we each judge the film. Speaking for myself,I go based on what is presented to me and not usually beyond that. The fact that it held my attention through it's duration is always a big seeling point to me. I am more than willing though to hear why you disliked it and go back and forth with you on these reasons,but I have one rule no gummmy bear throwing. I wont take chewy,fruity bears being thrown at my head(laughing).

I will look into the films you mentioned. Actually Religilous(I think I spelled that wrong) caught my eye awhile back. The other I have never heard of.

Damn, Mage I have nothing going on. You want to take me with you(laughing)?

Man,it is good to hear from you!! You have been pretty quiet lately.

You may not get a Dark Knight game,but there is Arkham Asylum comeing out. Which means absoloutely nothing to me because I have nothing to play it on.

Yeah,she has just been doing period peices,but I am okay with her.

What are you going to do this weekend?

Mage man, how ya doing?