Why so Serious?

Hello everyone. I hope you all have seen the Dark Knight by now, preferably in IMAX if possible. I loved the audible gasps, cheering and clapping in the theater. It brought me back to my childhood when people still used to clap during the credits of movies. I sure did. For me the greatness of the Dark Knight comes from its ability to keep a viewer emotionally engaged for a full two and a half hours. I was tense, nervous and really felt lonely sometimes just like good ole' Batman. I have no idea how Nolan's going to follow this one up, but part of me just wants him to walk away and leave this masterpiece as the finale. But.. thats not going to happen. I have faith though that the next one will still be good. Frank Miller's Return of the Dark Knight anyone? I was up in Maine this past weekend and whenever I found my mind wandering it was always back to the Dark Knight. I seriously can't get it out of my head and that is why it is a great film. Not the best ever you IMDB weirdos, but a great film nonetheless. I really can't stop thinking about it. Well, here's some songs that fit with it in my head.
Take a break. Listen to some tunes. Why so serious?

Daedelus - Sundown

Daedelus - Clockwork Springs


I also saw WallE last week, which was also a great movie. I laughed, I cried, I hurled. How do they make robots so cute? I don't get it. It has to be the huge eyes. I'm sure those guys at Pixar have some magic formula to make any character extremely cute. It works. Also, so many great 2001 A Space Odyssey references and genuine humor too. What a great movie. Its definitely geared towards an older audience though. Kids are not going to get all the references and subtle social critiques.

Icy Demons - Spywatchers

And lastly I'm really digging the new Wolf Parade album. The last track Kissing the Beehive is awesome. It picks you up and throws you around in a 12 minute shopping cart ride through a parking lot filled with burning cars. Again it reminds me of Batman... sort of. I mainly just wanted to post it.

Wolf Parade - Kissing the Beehive

Also, Chris and I are moving into our new apartment next week and housewarming gifts are appreciated and encouraged. Until next time. I'll be practicing my disappearing pencil trick.