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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.

Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan and others were on hand at Mann’s Grauman Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA last night for the LA premiere of their new movie Eagle Eye. Here are a few pics from the event’s red carpet arrivals last night:

Eagle Eye strikes me as a modern take on the classic novel 1984 where unknown, all-seeing forces are in control of people’s everyday lives … tho, unlike 1984, this movie focuses on the manipulation and exploitation of two strangers forced to carry out tasks for their survival. I must admit, I was very intrigued by the movie from the very first time I saw the movie trailer. I am totally fascinated by the overwhelming influence of technology on our everyday lives and the scenario presented in this film, while overly exaggerated, is one that could one day become a reality. I quite liked Shia LaBeof‘s movie Disturbia which was a modern reinterpretation of Alfred Hitchcock‘s movie Rear Window so I think I might enjoy this movie as well (tho, I hope that lawsuit against the makers of Disturbia works out OK). The movie opens next Friday … wee! I really hope it don’t suck.

[Photo credit: Bauer-Griffin]