  Hi all. I'm back after a couple of months of study. I'm actually not finished yet. I've still got 1 exam to go but it is 2 weeks away so I've got some wiggle room now. I saw Kill Bill this week and thought it was an excellent film. Really good soundtrack which set the mood.
Great cinematography, and direction. Good performances, I'm not sold on Uma Thurman though. I love Lucy Liu and it's going to be fun to watch Michael Madsen in the next one. I was actually beginning to wonder what had ever happenend to Tarantino and Thurman. They seemed to both disappear. There were also a slew of references to early kung-fu and samurai films.
The violence was a little shocking and unlike others I don't think I ever really got used to it. It made me a little uncomfortable even towards the end. In a way this sort of makes me glad. I don;t thik it was Tarantino's intention to de-sensitize us to it. I think he just wanted to do a real kung-fu flick. In my opinion it definitely wen't beyond the level of violence in the old kung-fu movies.
The spraying blood etc was all the same but a few things were different. The major difference I think is the sound. In the past you'd just hear a sharp slice, a thud and screaming. Now your hear sickening thumps, gurgles and tears. A good film though and thoroughly enjoyable. Took fung-fu films to another level by really going to town on the soundtrack and the angles and sets used.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Rugby World Cup. Talk about putting in. Some of the teams have really commited themselves knowing full welll they were facing world class opposition and proceeded to really stick it to them. Makes you belive in the human spirit when you see that. My favourite team, The cherry blossoms. One of my goals in the next few years is to see them play in Japan.
They've just been added to my favourite world sides that I'd love to watch: Top 5 world teams 1. Dutch National Soccer Team in the World Cup in South Africa 2. Cherry Blossoms in Japan 3. Socceroos in the World Cup in South Africa 4. Wallabies in the World Cup Final v France 5. Boomers in the Olympics in China I just could not belive the heart they displayed against both the Scots and the French.
Tackling machines. It seemed that they were just appearing out of the ground in front of the opposition. Looking forward to going to Thailand. I'm going on the 2nd and I'll be there for a whole month. I can't wait. Itinerary: I'm getting married again in Bangkok (The Thai version) A few days in Phuket Back to Bangkok for a few days (Highlights: The very exclusive "Right-Hand concert", Temples & shopping) A few days on Koh Pha-Ngan (Highlights: Milkshakes by the beach & Diving) Back to Bangkok to look at future opportunities and relax Looking forward to the new NBA season.
My Mavericks look really good this year. Lebron James whom I told you guys about earlier looks to be the real thing if his first real test was anything to go by. Unfortunately I don't have Foxtel and can't watch the games. I'm trying to work really hard to pay everything off so that I can watch the games next year. I want to join Capoeira so that I can have a nickname. Andre has one he is called 'Brazil'.
Another guy is 'Elastico'. I just hope my nickname isn't something like 'Grande' or something like that. Work sucks and is becoming political. I hate it. My goal is to one day control my own destiny then being a helpless crew member on this corrupted ship. This rat is ready to jump off at the first opportunity.
Top 5 Kill Bill References to early kung-fu Cinema 1. Shaw Bros opening screen credits. (Shaw Bros are the studios that made many kung-fu films early on) 2. Sonny Chiba is "The Street Fighter" 3. The Yellow "Game of Death" tracksuit (I only wish I had one and could get away with wearing it) 4. Gordon Liu is the "Master of the 36th Chamber" 5.
Green Hornet masks These are the ones I noticed but there are heaps more. How was J5, I felt bad when I couldn't go. Were they good and what did they do? I can only hope they come back again one day. Are the Beastie Boys ever going to tour here again? Peace 
