I Demand the Best!

posted on june 25, 2002, tag: entertainment

If you haven't been watching American Idol on Fox, then you've been missing out. Don't get me wrong—I hate to admit it when I like stuff like this. But trust me, it's terrific. It's too bad, however, if you haven't been watching it, because you've missed some really funny stuff. There's something about watching a douchebag from Nowheretown, USA sing like absolute garbage and hearing a british man say, "That was pathetic." It's terrific.

I keep forgetting to mention that we saw Minority Report the other night. Very beautiful imagery and an equally interesting story and plot. There were a few times that I felt the unnecessary use of a comedic gag got to be too much, but more often than not it was well worth seeing. Besides, I don't think there will ever be a time when I refuse to see a Spielberg film. Although, I am a little upset about a few shots in the film. I think at this point, one of Spielberg's movies should be absolutely flawless. When I see an effects shot that isn't quite perfect, I get angry. He should accept nothing but perfection. If a guy at ILM said, "This is as good as we can do," he has the right to start shouting, "I directed Saving Private Ryan! I am Steven Spielberg! I will take nothing but the best, damn it! Have you seen the The Color Purple?!" Just my thoughts.

Steve (Ellison, not Spielberg) and I have taken the last few days off from working at the company that recently fell apart. It's been nice to have time to do things I've been needing to do, as well rekindle my love of StarCraft. I can't get enough of that game now. I'm dying to play it right now. I'm sick!