Late Night Work Post

So, I'm here working the overnighter at the office. Last time I blogged during work, I'm not going to lie, it was incredibly boring. But, I thought I would give everyone an update on my crazy life, or as much as I can without incriminating myself too much.

And, no, I'm not kidding.

Let's say where there was zero a month ago, there are two now. One is a rose with thorn and the other is...well i don't know yet. Anyone who needs to know can ask...most likely.

In other news...well there isn't any other news. I saw three movies last week, including Nick and Nora.

There was "Flash of Genius".

This is the real story of Bob Kearns, who invented the intermittent windshield wiper. Yes, I know, from that line alone, you've stopped reading this blog and gotten online to see where it's playing near you, but why don't you just hear me out?

"Flash of Genius" is really about Kearns' legal struggle after the Ford Motor Company stole his patent for the intermittent wiper.

It's a story you've seen beofre, and honestly, you've seen it done better. But it's a fun David and Goliath tale that plays out well.

Then, there was "The Express".

Anyone who knows me will not be shocked by the fact that I saw two "Based on a True Story" films in three days. And, those same people will be even LESS shocked by the fact that one of them was a film where a character overcomes adversity through the medium of sport.

"The Express" is the true story of the man who invented the intermittent windshield wiper.

Kidding.

"The Express is the true story of Ernie Davis, the Syracuse graduate who became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Again, like in "Flash of Genius", you've seen it before, but you don't really care. It's a fun fun ride.

Then, some things happened. Again, ask and you might receive.

Well, that's what's happening on this front. Sorry I had to be so cryptic, but eyes are watching all over.

Uggh. What Comes Up Must Come Down.

So, I know I haven't posted in a while. But, things, to my credit, have been busy. But, since I've been getting crap from one of my good friends (you know who you are) and cannot sleep right now, I figured I might as well not.

Things are going well for me right now. I'm on the precipice of something very cool and if it all works out, it could be HUGE! It could literally change the face of this blog and its contents.

Let's see what else...

Follow me on twitter. www.twitter.com/philwrighthouse That's where I'm writing a lot lately, to be honest, since I can tweet on my phone from the convenience of class.

Also, something big for me is my new spot as a blogger/reviewer for Give Me My Remote. www.givememyremote.com I'm reviewing Dexter every Monday and will be posting some other things that I've got floating around in my head about television on there, so stay tuned. For my stuff, just search for Philboy or "Dexter" and you'll find it. Gimme your thoughts.

I've put my screenplay on the shelf for right now. I'm finding out that I'm not really good at screenwriting. I'm too direct with things, am focusing on the wrong stuff, etc. Plus, I can't write jokes in dialogue form. Instead, I've been working on a mystery/thriller short story/novel/something. I'm hoping to get it put online soon, as there are some sites that are specifically for that sort of thing. If anyone would like to read the first couple chapters and gimme their thoughts, I'd be more than happy to send them your way.

As my TV reviewing moves elsewhere, I'll reassure you that my movie reviewing, for the time being, is staying right here.

Tonight, I saw "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist"



Michael Cera plays Michael Cera. Kat Dennings plays The Love of My Life. But, I digress.

Cera plays Nick, an emo kid in New York who plays in a band of all gay kids and is having a hard time getting over Triss played by Alexis Dziena.


Yeah, I'd have a hard time getting over her too. Let's not kid ourselves.

But, alas, his gay band friends push him out of his slump in an attempt to try to find an exclusive punk show in New York. Along the way, Nick meets Norah played by the wonderfully awesome Kat Dennings.


I'm gonna go with upgrade.

Norah and Nick end up on a nightlong adventure trying to find the show and, in turn, fall in love with each other, mainly through the love of music.

"Infinite Playlist" ,on paper, is familiar territory. But, the way it's done, the way the characters are drawn and the turns that are thrown in between make it a fun romantic comedy that I think everyone will find something to relate to. It also brings back parts of New York that I loved, like early morning New York and 24 Hour Diners. A great soundtrack backs up a unique take on teenage love and getting over the one you thought you HAD to be meant for. Definitely go and check it out!

Well, kids, the old eyes are startin to droop, so ta-ta for now.

Phil

For my video of the day, I wanted to post something about Kat Dennings, since I've been in love with her for a while now. Here's the trailer of a flick I LOVED with her and the God Amongst Men, RDJ (that's Robert Downey, Jr. for those not in the know) called "Charlie Bartlett". Definitely check out the movie if you didn't see it in theatres, which means you probably just blinked or something.