Like of the day: TROPIC THUNDER.
So after venturing into the monsoon that was NYC for a random 15 minutes, I made my way to Union Square Regal Theater yesterday with my friend Liz to see Tropic Thunder 5 hours before 99% of America, for free :). And no exaggeration - it was one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen. I expected a LOT going into it, and it totally delivered. I won’t reveal anything that the press hasn’t already revealed, but the “retard” controversy both was and wasn’t warranted. The little 1 minute clip they posted of the movie online between Stiller & Downey Jr. was funny… they were just making jokes about Stiller’s role in “Simple Jack” (one of the fake movies where he played “retarded”). However, later in the movie when they incorporate parts of that movie into the real movie…. well, the audience laughed, but there was a collective “ehhhh” sound that came out of all of the uncomfortableness. Granted, that was like two minutes total out of about 107 minutes of awesomeness. So… if you’re sensitive to special needs…. just close your ears during that part. They also make fun of the gay community, blacks, there’s a ridiculous Jewish character played by Tom Cruise, actors, Hollywood in general… it’s pretty balanced. Anyway, it’s hilarious… go see it NOW. I’m tempted to make this one of veryyyyy few movies that I’ll see twice. The last movie I did that with was Superbad… and before that, I don’t even remember. & this is much funnier.
Dislike of the day: Slow People.
No - not mentally slow. Physically. If you know me, I’m one of the slowest runners in the history of mankind - my sprint is a 400 pound person’s jog. But for Christ’s sake - slow walking isn’t allowed in NYC. At least it shouldn’t be. As I said to Liz yesterday - NYC isn’t for tourists. Nobody cares that you’re talking to your friend and are carrying one shopping bag - that doesn’t entitle you to be in my freaking way and walking 5mph when SOME OF US HAVE PLACES TO GO. I seriously feel like NYC makes everyone in a bad mood / angry. Those slow people always look pleased to piss the other 80% of us off. Granted, if you’re old or handicapped or something, go as slow as you want. Just GET OUT OF THE WAY. I felt like punching these four friends who walked in a freaking horizontal line on the sidewalk and wouldn’t let me pass as they seemed to enjoy the monsoon for some unknown reason. Just pretend you’re on the highway, get in the equivalent of the right lane, and walk as slow as you want. Just let me pass. (Note to self: draw a lane on the sidewalks for slow assholes).
