Oh hey, today was semi-productive. In a way, I guess. Actually, I was semi-productive after 8 last night. I even started the job search. Granted, I started it at around 1 after I had finished reading for Monday's Property class, but at least it's something. I woke up to plans to see The Dark Knight on IMAX at 12:00. At 10:30, this did not leave me much time. I used this time wisely and proceeded to post the previous blog entry about a list of celebrities under 25. In my defense, I actually also printed out a couple of cases for moot court and retrieved them from the library (go free printing from Westlaw and LexisNexis.).

Met Gina and Jamie at 11:30 in the library and we walked over to the Metreon to see TDK. I think this might only be the second time I've seen the movie in its entirety. We have the movie at home, but I'd only catch moments of it because I was either running around doing something or playing with Bruce. Anyway, this was also the first time in a while that I've seen a movie on the IMAX (In a while is relative considering the amount of movies I have seen on the IMAX at the Spectrum). Anyway, seeing this movie on the IMAX was definitely an experience. The movie was good. Harvey Dent didn't die this time...kidding (though I still argue that if they go through with a sequel, he can still come back).

Also, a lot of movies are coming out on IMAX soon. There was a REALLY lame teaser for The Half Blood Prince (which is also in 3D...). The new Star Trek looks amazing. I finally saw a trailer for The Watchmen, which also looks great. This is going to be another good year for geeks, I imagine. There was also some Dreamworks animated film that looked funny.

Oh yeah, so the Metreon does this silly light-show type thing before showing the movie that talks about how great IMAX is and what not. They show you the speakers behind the screen. They're so big. They don't do this at the Spectrum unless it's some recent development. Maybe they just don't have cool speakers. I don't know.

The movie ended a little before 3. We were going to walk back together but then I saw SALE and VIRGIN MEGASTORE and stayed behind. They didn't have any of the CDs I was looking for. I sadly cursed the man and went to Rasputin. They didn't have them either, so I sulked and took BART back. This wasn't out of laziness, but because it was 3:30 and I had forgotten that I signed up to volunteer at 4:00 at the Water Law Symposium that was hosted here at Hastings today.

I changed and went over to the event. Sat around at the front making sure people signed out. The volunteer coordinator let me go watch the last panel after a while. It was really interesting and I actually kind of regret going to more of this event. The panel I saw seemed to be mostly about the delta smelt and other local endangered fish. A lot of it went over my head, but I really liked the last presentation.

Didn't get to homework until 6 pm. I think I did well, all things considered. Finished ConLaw for Wednesday and Contracts for Tuesday. Read through more cases for Moot Court. And resumed job search work. Kind of. Should probably get back to that actually.

They've announced the Coachella lineup for this year and I really, really, really, really want to go. The one big downer was that the rumor that David Bowie was going to be there turned out to be false. By far, the most amazing day appears to be Friday. I think that $100 ticket for the day pass is worth it JUST for Paul McCartney, in my opinion and then you sprinkle in this slew of other amazing acts...AHH! I want to go. Saturday's is almost as amazing. If it wasn't so close to finals I would try to find some way to make it to one of those days. Sunday's got a great line-up as well, but not as omgineedtogetthererightnow as Friday/Saturday. For me, at least. But I will not be going this year, as usual, especially since it's harder to get there now that I'm in Northern California. :(

I was supposed to go see The Dark Knight with Gina and Jamie at 3:30, but I've been really tired the last few days, been feeling like sickness might be coming my way soon, and I'm way behind in work. Jamie also had some problem with her refrigerator again, so the plan got scrapped. For now, at least. Tomorrow's still up in the air.

For Moot Court, we have to attend one of moot court team's practices. I judged today. It kind of made that whole process seem just a little intense, but it looks kind of fun. I think I know that that above anything else I need to teach myself how to talk slowly, but it looks like it can be done. My torts professor was judging as well. It was nice to see her again.

Anyway, I guess I've got a lot of work to do now.

Oscar Nominations

I guess it's that time of year again, isn't it? I always look forward to the announcement of the Oscar Nominations so I can see them spell out all the great movies that I have yet to see. I want to make an effort to see more of the movies before the Academy Awards roll around, so I guess I can make it another good project of mine for now. Problem is that I can't Netflix these movies because I've seen all the ones that are out on DVD already (actually it looks like a couple of the Documentaries have already been released).

On the whole, I think I could have called a lot of these nominations based on the buzz I've heard. Meryl Streep's nominated again. Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married, which I thought just looked like Angst the Movie, but might have to check out. Angelina and Brad are both nominated, how cute. I could go through the who list, but that seems unnecessary.

I knew The Dark Knight was not going to get the Best Picture Nomination since it's a comic book movie and all, but I was still disappointed to see it missing from the list. The movie was amazing. Critics loved it. I don't get why it didn't make it on the list. Are they just being snobs? Whatever. Heath Ledger was nominated for Best Supporting Actor as everyone expected. It happens to be the anniversary of his death (and Roe v. Wade). Time's gone by quickly, hasn't it? I remember being in the Greenpeace office when someone heard someone in the other news say that he had passed away. I didn't believe her until I got confirmation from ONTD. No go for Chris Nolan for director.

Kate Winslet is nominated for her role in The Reader. I haven't actually seen the movie, but can I just say that they need to give her an Oscar already? This is her sixth nomination. She's clearly doing something right. Show her some love Academy!! Likewise, I feel like Leonardo DiCaprio needs to get one too. I was kind of hoping that with Revolutionary Road out this year (which I think only got one nomination), Kate and Leo would both be nominated. Oh well. :(

Benjamin Button and Slumdog Millionaire got the most nominations, I think. I loved Slumdog, though it looks like there's been some huge backlash against the film lately. I would like to see Benjamin Button, but I don't know if I have the time to sit through a movie that long.

Also, Robert Downey Jr. for Tropic Thunder? I loved that movie. He was definitely one of the highlights of it (along with Tom Cruise). I'd heard buzz about a nomination, but I didn't actually believe him. I'd be rooting for him if I didn't want it to go to Heath.

What movies have I seen? The Dark Knight, Slumdog Millionaire, In Bruges (which I think is nominated for Original Screenplay), WALL-E, Kung Fu Panda, Tropic Thunder, Iron Man (Sound Editing). I think that's it.

How embarassing. I also think it says something about me that the category in which I've seen the most films has been Animated Features. Honestly though. I loved Kung Fu Panda and Bolt looked cute, but why even nominate them? I don't think they have anything against WALL-E.

Since I didn't win free tickets to the Department of Eagles show (that suddenly sold out on me) this weekend, I might try to catch up.