Mongol - by Sergei Bodrov

I just watched the best film since The Dark Knight. I watched Mongol directed by Sergei Bodrov. This film is beatifully shot, exquisitely acted, and simply well done all around. Mongolia's landscape is gorgeous and the actors portraying Temudgin and Borte (whose names, I am ashamed to say, I am unaware of) do a fantastic job. My only complaints are centered around a lack of visual explanation as to where Temudgin acquired his army toward the end of the film.

Also, there is shockingly little bloodshed for a film that's based on one of history's greatest conquerors. I'm looking forward to Bodrov's next two installments. You need to go out and see this movie NOW.

The Sorting Hat

So I'm sitting here watching Jane watch Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone. The scene with the sorting hat comes on and Jane begins talking about what House we'd be in. I'm easy. I'm a one-dimensional guy - Gryffindor. Our friends are easy as well. Aaron is Gryffindor, Joel is Ravenclaw, and Will (despite his protests that he is, in fact, Slytherin) is Ravenclaw.

Jane herself eludes me. She is the bravest girl that I've ever known. She's smart and clever as they come. And her plodding, steady work ethic speaks volumes. She could honestly be Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff. All three fit her equally well. What do you think?

Mildly Surprised

So I'm sitting here at about 12:45 in the morning while Episode One plays in the background. We watched Kindom of Heaven earlier and Jane wanted something a little more "kid friendly". I am being somewhat taken aback by how utterly not-crappy it is. I mean it's not Oscar worthy in any sense of the word but I remember this film being a lot crappier than it is. It's surprisingly decent. It's amazing what a few years can do to soften the hard edge of criticism. By the way, this upcoming May will be the TENTH ANNIVERSARY of Episode One. Doesn't that make you feel old?

I interview tomorrow morning with First Investors. I don't have a day of real financial experience in my life. Please pray for me. I really need a job. Soon.

Also, on a lighter note, I've begun the process of what Tolkien called 'sub-creation'. More on that in the future.

It's almost midnight on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning and Anderson Cooper on CNN is telling me that Obama is my next president.

So be it.

I voted for McCain, and yet, I'm not upset, oddly enough. The LORD is gracious, wise, merciful, and compassionate. He will not lead us down the path of destruction. And if He does, then He is wiser than I. I don't agree with almost ANYTHING that Obama stands for, but my allegiance isn't even really to America. I'm a resident alien - a Pilgrim in an unholy land. I will do what I can to help my brothers and sisters and give the rest to God.

So be it.