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.

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]