HOUSE

"As tape and film reveal, in the month following the expansion of the walls bracketing the book shelves, Billy Reston made several trips to the house where despite all efforts to the contrary, he continued to confirm the confounding impossibility of an anterior dimension greater than an exterior one." After reading about this house, I pictured a haunted house, mainly thinking of the movie Clue. Just like the theme of the board game, people are suspected and interrogated of crimes, and in the end the mystery is solved. As the movie moves forward we find new rooms secret pathways that supports the investigation.

House of Leaves

So getting into House of Leaves, I see that this piece requires a little more than the eye perceives. I feel like I'm not getting as much out of it as I should be, but in my defense there is a lot to get, and there seems to be more than one story going on in there. So yea, this book isn't weird, it's very weird, and getting past 200 pages is not easy ! I have on countless occasions gone back and re-read paragraphs, and I still have countless hours left of reading the first half of this book. I will say that the format of random text anywhere makes it more "fun", but it certainly doesn't make it go any faster, or easier to read. So if you will excuse me I have more reading to do ! (because I have to read over 200 pages of more than weird literature)

Graffiti ?

Reading the first few lines in "Bombing": Brooklyn Graffiti, Language and Gentrification, I hadn't thought much on how Graffiti can incorporate in really being relevant to 21st century literature. Reading on through the first few pages however, it was said that these "tag" names represent more than just vandalism, but can have more of a representation of who you are. Like in many of the arts, when you travel and witness these "works" they tend to vary in design. One particular instance where this caught my eye, was through a memory, when I had traveled to Puerto Rico about ten years ago for vacation. I don't remember much, but I do remember the vandalism throughout neighborhood streets. How it was different to that of the streets in Brooklyn, which I would see when I would come to visit my grandfather. Well graffiti is graffiti, but it was different in terms of style at least. In conclusion I guess there is a lot more to say about this new found way of representation and art.

The Next President of the United States

Finally, it's here, the moment we've all been waiting for. Who will be the next president of the Unites States? As I sit here on this Tuesday night, I watch Barack Obama getting closer and closer to being our first black president. History in the making, and I usually don't get excited over politics on any level, even if it is the presidential election, however this election can determine how our nation rebounds from this "depression", which in turn can effect generations to come. As of this moment, John McCain is down 75 electoral votes, and I'm still surprised how biased this country can be even in a time of financial crisis. However, we can't get mad at those in the south, it's not their fault they cant read ! Haha.. well at this point I'm pretty confident in the outcome of the election, and can get by ignoring the next three hours of politics and instead catch up more on Graffiti in New York.

21st Century Film

Over this past weekend, I'd seen a few many diverse films in terms or genre. Watching comedy's, horror films, epic's, and a few action packed movies, I realized that censorship isn't what it used to be. Obviously horror films tend to get graphic regardless, especially with Halloween on Friday, however who can judge weather a movie is rated PG-13 or R? I was thinking about this while watching "The Fog" directed by Rupert Wainwright. I mean, I do tend to get excited when watching an action packed mystery movie, and do enjoy the rush, but I was thinking if my thirteen year old cousin's were there watching it with me. Who's to say that this would be suitable for their eyes or not? I remember reading this film article on the changes over ratings in the last few decades. How brief nudity, was considered an "R" rated film, not suitable for the eyes of 16 year olds. Meanwhile the teen pregnancy rate increases by the year. Also, looking into other countries and their censorship, not only for movies but for legalized drinking and prostitution. I'm starting to question what the meaning of censorship really is.

Pillowman: Part 2

Finishing up The Pillowman, I realized how far fetched and interesting it really was. Most of which came in the last few pages. I did enjoy reading these horrific child murders, only to find out in the end that they hadn't actually happened. Katurian says that, the point of a story teller is to tell a story, so apparently everyone is the play is a story teller, with the exception of the deaf little girl. (Who I guess will have a story to tell after all) However, the amount of "stories" that were used can be related in a broad psychological/philosophical sense . Mainly, what they all mean, to whom, and why?

Back on Track : (Take Two)

Alright, not too bad, apparently I'm aloud to continue with my training after this weekend. Although I cant physically get stronger for a few weeks, avoiding any heavy lifting, cardiovascular wise I can get it endless miles of free running. Not to be confused with another type of "free running", which is also pretty cool. Visiting my doctor on Friday, I went in thinking he was going to say that I would have to stay out for another 2 weeks, based off what my friend had done when his appendix was taken out. However, my recovery had been quick and easy, and faster than usual.