PITNB Readers, You Have Been Activated
Yesterday was a pretty fun day … as much as I’m in the mood to do as little as possible for as long as I can, I ended up venturing out yesterday to do a couple of very cool things. First, I made my way out to Book Soup on Sunset Blvd. to attend an in-store book reading/singing by Juliana Hatfield who is promoting her new memoir When I Grow Up. Juliana read an excerpt, then performed a song and then read and then performed back and forth for about an hour. Then she took some questions and signed some books. She was in fine form … here are a few pics from the book signing:
It was a really great event … I loved that she was so open about her writing and was so willing to share even more of her than she does with just her music. I got her to sign my book and we chatted a bit about how I personally attended two of the concerts that she wrote about in her book. She also posed for a very pretty Polaroid photo for my collection … all in all, it was a great night. Book Soup, I must add, is a kickass bookstore. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly … I ended up picking up a few books while I was there. If you’re in LA and you’ve never been there, you should check it out … it’s a great space.
After the book signing, I met up with Darion at Century City to see Eagle Eye:
While I didn’t really love the film, I can’t say that I hated it either. It was great up until the end … when you realize what is going on, then the whole things starts to fall apart. It’s action-packed and exciting … so we had fun but it’s nothing spectacular. Think War Games for the new generation … which makes me wonder if all of Shia LaBeof’s movies have to be remakes (ie. Disturbia was basically a remake of Rear Window). While I had a good time, it’s not a movie I need to see again. If you suspend all belief, I think y’all might enjoy it. At the very least, it provides a fun thrill ride. I must warn you, watch out for Billy Bob Thornton’s teeth … they are ginormous and wholly distracting. If you see the film, you’ll know what I’m talking about.
So yeah … it was fun hangin out with Darion last night:
We tend to have fun when we hang out. Tonight, I’m meeting up with D and Kirsten for a reunion dinner of sorts … you know we’re going to Chili’s to help raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital so … should be fun.
Tags: 'Eagle Eye', 'When I Grow Up: A Memoir', Book Soup, Juliana Hatfield
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September 29th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
I agree with your Eagle Eye review, it was fun and very entertaining but yeah stupid as hell. It’s weird how this director keeps basically remaking other films, as he is the same director of Disturbia and as you mentioned it’s just a rehash of Rear Window. This one copied many films I think, it was like Enemy of the State, with War Games, and a little bit of I Robot.
September 29th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I can’t wait to see this movie. Shia is quite the movie star now. His movies always debut at number 1 and makes pretty good money. He is so damn hot!!!
September 29th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
aight. I so have to hook up with your friend darion. too cute for words.
it’ not gonna happen since I live in linköping in sweden and you people where allt the god damn action is!
September 29th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
OMG THE TEETH. i agree on soooo many levels. plus his character was extremely annoying and not.. really necessary.
i liked it…thought it was good enough for a thriller – but as if you werent thinkin the whole time ‘oh yeah… that bitch is skynet’ i went with my bestie (shia obsessee) who has never seen any terminators – so i need some validation on my theories please :P
September 29th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
ZOMG u are rockin the samantha ronson look! suits u.
September 29th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
OK, so I saw the movie this weekend and I didn’t even notice how wack the plot was because I was too distracted by Shia’s juicy bottom lip the whole movie. I think I also made some false sexual tension between Rosario Dawson’s character and that army boy she was rolling with towards the end, but hell with it. The movie was way better in my perverted mind ;)
September 30th, 2008 at 2:39 am
HEY!!!
where did u get that hat, i have been looking in every store ..
its like the one demi lovato wears all the time!
anyone know were i can get on in canada..ontario =)
September 30th, 2008 at 10:38 am
was it really big news when y’all learned that Disturbia was a remake? if memory serves, that’s how it was promoted.
October 5th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Eagle Eye reminded me of a cross between 2001 Space Odyssey and The Net. I didn’t like it. The Net was way more effective at killing off people (like the pharmacy giving out an OD to Dennis Miller) than Eagle Eye was. Didn’t make any sense at all. But Shia is my BF so I forgive him :p