Today 25 July, Juche 99, I sampled the cuisine at the Chicken Festival Restaurant in Astoria, New York. I was delighted with the food. My flat mate and I sampled the food for dinner this evening. The restaurant serves Peruvian-style Rotisserie chicken, or “polo al a bresa”. We both ordered the combination dinner of Chicken and Spare Ribs. I had the dinner with chips. My flat mate had it with white rice and refried beans.
I enjoyed my meal. It has been a while since I have last eaten rotisserie chicken, it certainly hit the spot. I also enjoyed the spare ribs, but they were not my favourite. My problem with the ribs was that on the menu, the restaurant advertised 3 spare ribs and a quarter chickens; however I was only served two. The ribs compared to the chicken were quite bland. On the side, they served a spicy sauce; I don’t know what it was made of, likely a red pepper sauce. I enjoyed dipping the chips, in the sauce, which provided a big kick. The chips were excellent, golden fried and hot. My flat mate informed me the rice was good, but the beans were sub-par. I thoroughly enjoyed the food at the Chicken Festival Restaurant and I would certainly go back, if only they were open later.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Endorsement for the Burundi Parliamentary Elections
Today 23 July, Juche 99, the Republic of Burundi will be holding elections for the lower house of parliament. In these elections I will be endorsing the National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy. The CNDD-FDD is supports president Pierre Nkurunziza, who was their leader during the civil war. Following the Civil War the CNDD-FDD put down their weapons and became an active political party. These elections are being held about a month after Pierre Nkurunziza was re-elected president. He won the election by gaining 100% of the votes, due to a boycott by every opposition party. Like the presidential election, the opposition parties will be boycotting this election also. I imagine that the opposition parties will also boycott the Senatorial elections next Wednesday also.
I support the CNDD-FDD who fought against the Tutsi cockroaches in the civil war. I am a strong supporter of Hutu interests, because the Tutsis collaborated with the Belgian imperialists. Liberal human rights activists lamented the loss of so many Tutsi cockroaches in the Civil Wars in both Rwanda and Burundi, but how many Hutus were killed in the 60 years of Belgian colonisation? Nobody stops to think about how many Hutus were murdered by the Belgian imperialist and the Tutsi cockroaches collaborationists.
I support the CNDD-FDD who fought against the Tutsi cockroaches in the civil war. I am a strong supporter of Hutu interests, because the Tutsis collaborated with the Belgian imperialists. Liberal human rights activists lamented the loss of so many Tutsi cockroaches in the Civil Wars in both Rwanda and Burundi, but how many Hutus were killed in the 60 years of Belgian colonisation? Nobody stops to think about how many Hutus were murdered by the Belgian imperialist and the Tutsi cockroaches collaborationists.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Kosovo is Serbia
Today 22 July, Juche 99, the International Court is due to decide whether or not Kosovo’s unilateral claims for independence will be recognised as a legal action. The unilateral declaration of independence, backed by Kosovo’s imperialist masters, the United States occurred in February 2008. The Republic of Serbia has brought this atrocity to the International Court in an attempt to regain is legal sovereignty over the rebellious province. If the International Court rules that Kosovo had the right to declare independence, this could set a dangerous legal precedent.
Serbia’s sovereignty claims are based in over 1.000 years of Serb history. Throughout its entire history, Kosovo was always part of Serbia. This Serb history began in the Middle Ages during the first Serb kingdom, which was founded essentially in the area around Kosovo. Upon the foundation of Serbia, the province of Kosovo became a Holy place for Serbian Orthodox worshippers. After years of Serb rule over the province, the Ottoman Turks invaded and conquered Serbia, subjecting the Christian kingdom to Moslem rule. Shortly after the Ottoman conquest, the Ottoman officials in the region began to transplant Albanian Moslems to settle into Kosovo in an attempt to Islamise the Christian region. This is where the major problem all began. Following the independence of Serbia from the Ottoman Empire following the First Balkan war, the Turkish authorities recognised Serbia’s claims over Kosovo, since it had always been a part of the Serbian nation. Around the same time as Serbia, Albania also gained its independence from Turkey. The Albanian Question became one of the major issues in the Balkan peninsula for the next one hundred years, and still plagues the peninsula today. The question was such an issue that the major Albanian nationalist leaders such as Fan Noli and King Zog, refused to even involve Albania into Kosovo’s affairs. Following the liberation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes from Fascist rule, the benevolent government of Marshall Josip Broz Tito allowed for Kosovo to have regional autonomy along with the other regions of the newly formed Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Following the collapse of Yugoslavia, the former Socialist Federal Republic was torn apart by ethnic violence. The ethnic violence the Kosovars experienced was actually brought on by themselves. Kosovar terrorists attacked a Serbian Orthodox Church which triggered the Serb defensive measures against the terrorists in the region. The government of Slobodan Milosevic was only protecting the innocent Serb population from the violence committed by these Kosovar terrorists.
The Kosovar terrorists claims to independence are based solely on a bogus war that was carried out by imperialists in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation lead by the Fascist United States. Following N.A.T.O. occupation, the Kosovars set up a N.A.T.O. sponsored terrorist and mafia based government. The United States has willfully recognised the illegal Kosovar government, which actually is run by organised crime. German intelligence operatives have confirmed early last year that the Kosovar Prime Minsiter, Hashim Thaci is involved in the Kosovo Mafia, and President Fatimir Sedju, has his own contacts in the mob.
I do hope that the International Court will recognise Serbia’s rights regarding Kosovo, and that Kosovo will not be legally recognised as an actual nation. Although, if the Court sides with Kosovo, this will bring legitimate claims to nations that actually deserve independence but are not recognised such as Abkhazia, South Ossetia and the Basque Country.
Causing an outrage, the idiots on the international criminal court recognised Kosovo’s illegal claims for independence. Hopefully this will cause some turbulence in the bourgeois liberal world, when oppressed ethnic minorities such as the Basques, Abkhaz, and Ossetians rise up against their bourgeois governments and liberate themselves.
Serbia’s sovereignty claims are based in over 1.000 years of Serb history. Throughout its entire history, Kosovo was always part of Serbia. This Serb history began in the Middle Ages during the first Serb kingdom, which was founded essentially in the area around Kosovo. Upon the foundation of Serbia, the province of Kosovo became a Holy place for Serbian Orthodox worshippers. After years of Serb rule over the province, the Ottoman Turks invaded and conquered Serbia, subjecting the Christian kingdom to Moslem rule. Shortly after the Ottoman conquest, the Ottoman officials in the region began to transplant Albanian Moslems to settle into Kosovo in an attempt to Islamise the Christian region. This is where the major problem all began. Following the independence of Serbia from the Ottoman Empire following the First Balkan war, the Turkish authorities recognised Serbia’s claims over Kosovo, since it had always been a part of the Serbian nation. Around the same time as Serbia, Albania also gained its independence from Turkey. The Albanian Question became one of the major issues in the Balkan peninsula for the next one hundred years, and still plagues the peninsula today. The question was such an issue that the major Albanian nationalist leaders such as Fan Noli and King Zog, refused to even involve Albania into Kosovo’s affairs. Following the liberation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes from Fascist rule, the benevolent government of Marshall Josip Broz Tito allowed for Kosovo to have regional autonomy along with the other regions of the newly formed Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Following the collapse of Yugoslavia, the former Socialist Federal Republic was torn apart by ethnic violence. The ethnic violence the Kosovars experienced was actually brought on by themselves. Kosovar terrorists attacked a Serbian Orthodox Church which triggered the Serb defensive measures against the terrorists in the region. The government of Slobodan Milosevic was only protecting the innocent Serb population from the violence committed by these Kosovar terrorists.
The Kosovar terrorists claims to independence are based solely on a bogus war that was carried out by imperialists in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation lead by the Fascist United States. Following N.A.T.O. occupation, the Kosovars set up a N.A.T.O. sponsored terrorist and mafia based government. The United States has willfully recognised the illegal Kosovar government, which actually is run by organised crime. German intelligence operatives have confirmed early last year that the Kosovar Prime Minsiter, Hashim Thaci is involved in the Kosovo Mafia, and President Fatimir Sedju, has his own contacts in the mob.
I do hope that the International Court will recognise Serbia’s rights regarding Kosovo, and that Kosovo will not be legally recognised as an actual nation. Although, if the Court sides with Kosovo, this will bring legitimate claims to nations that actually deserve independence but are not recognised such as Abkhazia, South Ossetia and the Basque Country.
Causing an outrage, the idiots on the international criminal court recognised Kosovo’s illegal claims for independence. Hopefully this will cause some turbulence in the bourgeois liberal world, when oppressed ethnic minorities such as the Basques, Abkhaz, and Ossetians rise up against their bourgeois governments and liberate themselves.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
R.I.P. Nicolae and Elena Ceaucescu
Today 21 July, Juche 99, the Romanian government chose to dig up the grave of former leader, Nicolae Ceaucescu, the Genius of the Carpathians. The government did this following an appeal from his only living son and son-in-law. The surviving family members want to confirm that it is in fact the bodies of Nicolae and Elena. After the bloody uprising that toppled Ceaucescu’s government on 25 December, 1989, the Ceaucescus were arrested by a military tribunal and tried. Of course the tribunal found these great leaders guilty, out of spite. The Romanian military under the false authority of the bourgeois liberal government gunned down the leader and his benevolent wife murdering them. I certainly hope that it is confirmed that the bodies who have been resting in the graves of Nicolae and Elena turn out to be the correct bodies.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Happy Birthday Alexander III the Great
Today 20 July, Juche 99 is the 2.366th Birthday of King Alexander III the Great of Macedonia. Alexander was born in Pella, Kingdom of Macedonia on 20 July, 356 B.C.E. During his youth, he was educated by the great Athenian philosopher, Aristotle who educated him in culture, literature, science and poetry. Aristotle started a fire in the young Alexander which he later used to spread Greek culture throughout the known world. It has been rumoured that Alexander’s mother conceived Alexander through intercourse with Zeus. It has been told that both Alexander’s mother, Olympia and his father, King Philip II witnessed seeing a lightning bolt strike Olympia’s womb. Upon the assassination of King Philip II of Macedon, by one of his guards, Alexander III became King of Macedonia.
Up accession to the Macedonian throne, Alexander moved his army south to unify the Greek city-states which were constantly warring with each other and the Persian Empire. After unifying the Greek peninsula, Alexander set his eyes east ward, he crossed the Bosphorus Strait into Asia and defeated the Persian Army at Gordium. After the Persian defeat, Alexander untied the famous Gordian knot, which symbolised that he would be king of Asia. The Greek army moved south and attacked the previously impenetrable city of Tyre. There are some who believed that Alexander had the assistance of alien visitors during his assault. There are records from witnesses to this battle who claim to have seen fireballs and saucer-like items flying through the sky. Many of the fireballs struck the walls of Tyre allowing Alexander’s army to enter the city.
From Tyre, Alexander moved his army southward into Egypt. In Egypt, he founded the city of Alexandria, which would become the most significant centre for trade, culture and learning for the next 300 years, until the foundation of the Roman Empire. Alexandria would later become home to the Great Library, which contained two of every work ever written and the Pharos Lighthouse. Myths have told us that if the Great Library had not burned down, Christopher Columbus may have gone to the moon as opposed to the Caribbean. It has also been said that the flame from the Pharos lighthouse was so bright that ships from over one hundred kilometres away would be set aflame should they directly cross the light’s projection. Following the foundation of Alexandria, Alexander moved westward towards Libya, where he visited the Oracle of Siwa. The oracle confirmed the divinity of King Alexander III and also confirmed that he was the rightful king of Egypt.
From Egypt, Alexander moved towards Mesopotamia. He conquered the City of Babylon, which he declared to be his future capital. From Mesopotamia, he continued eastward and conquered Takht-e-Jamshid, also known as Persepolis. Alexander ordered the city to be burned, since Persian forces burned the city of Athens to the ground in the Peloponnesian War. Upon the destruction of Takht-e-Jamshid, the Persian king, Darius III was forced to flee with the royal family and his guards. Alexander III after a brief hunt for the Persian king, discovered Darius’ body murdered, it was likely that one of his guards murdered the king. Alexander III enraged, began a man hunt for the murderers of King Darius III. Alexander believed that only Kings had the right to kill other kings. Alexander hunted down the murders and executed them for the murder of Darius III. After the collapse of the Persian Empire, Alexander then married one of Darius III’s daughters in an attempt to unify his new empire.
Following the collapse of the Persian Empire, Alexander continued eastward to India. His goal was to reach the Pacific Ocean. Alexander continued to move his empire Eastward into Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, his beloved horse died and he named the city, Bucephalus, Afghanistan after his deceased horse. Alexander continued to India, where his army was finally stopped at the Battle of Hydapses. At the Battle of Hydapses, Alexander was thrown off his horse and suffered a stab wound in the shoulder from a spear. After this defeat, he left India and settled in his capital Babylon. In Babylon, Alexander died, most likely of either infection from the stab wound, or of a fever brought on from malaria. At the time of his death, Alexander divided his empire between his most loyal generals. The most successful of these empires was the Ptolemaic empire of Egypt.
Today let us celebrate the birth of the greatest general in the Ancient World. Happy Birthday King Alexander III the Great!
Up accession to the Macedonian throne, Alexander moved his army south to unify the Greek city-states which were constantly warring with each other and the Persian Empire. After unifying the Greek peninsula, Alexander set his eyes east ward, he crossed the Bosphorus Strait into Asia and defeated the Persian Army at Gordium. After the Persian defeat, Alexander untied the famous Gordian knot, which symbolised that he would be king of Asia. The Greek army moved south and attacked the previously impenetrable city of Tyre. There are some who believed that Alexander had the assistance of alien visitors during his assault. There are records from witnesses to this battle who claim to have seen fireballs and saucer-like items flying through the sky. Many of the fireballs struck the walls of Tyre allowing Alexander’s army to enter the city.
From Tyre, Alexander moved his army southward into Egypt. In Egypt, he founded the city of Alexandria, which would become the most significant centre for trade, culture and learning for the next 300 years, until the foundation of the Roman Empire. Alexandria would later become home to the Great Library, which contained two of every work ever written and the Pharos Lighthouse. Myths have told us that if the Great Library had not burned down, Christopher Columbus may have gone to the moon as opposed to the Caribbean. It has also been said that the flame from the Pharos lighthouse was so bright that ships from over one hundred kilometres away would be set aflame should they directly cross the light’s projection. Following the foundation of Alexandria, Alexander moved westward towards Libya, where he visited the Oracle of Siwa. The oracle confirmed the divinity of King Alexander III and also confirmed that he was the rightful king of Egypt.
From Egypt, Alexander moved towards Mesopotamia. He conquered the City of Babylon, which he declared to be his future capital. From Mesopotamia, he continued eastward and conquered Takht-e-Jamshid, also known as Persepolis. Alexander ordered the city to be burned, since Persian forces burned the city of Athens to the ground in the Peloponnesian War. Upon the destruction of Takht-e-Jamshid, the Persian king, Darius III was forced to flee with the royal family and his guards. Alexander III after a brief hunt for the Persian king, discovered Darius’ body murdered, it was likely that one of his guards murdered the king. Alexander III enraged, began a man hunt for the murderers of King Darius III. Alexander believed that only Kings had the right to kill other kings. Alexander hunted down the murders and executed them for the murder of Darius III. After the collapse of the Persian Empire, Alexander then married one of Darius III’s daughters in an attempt to unify his new empire.
Following the collapse of the Persian Empire, Alexander continued eastward to India. His goal was to reach the Pacific Ocean. Alexander continued to move his empire Eastward into Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, his beloved horse died and he named the city, Bucephalus, Afghanistan after his deceased horse. Alexander continued to India, where his army was finally stopped at the Battle of Hydapses. At the Battle of Hydapses, Alexander was thrown off his horse and suffered a stab wound in the shoulder from a spear. After this defeat, he left India and settled in his capital Babylon. In Babylon, Alexander died, most likely of either infection from the stab wound, or of a fever brought on from malaria. At the time of his death, Alexander divided his empire between his most loyal generals. The most successful of these empires was the Ptolemaic empire of Egypt.
Today let us celebrate the birth of the greatest general in the Ancient World. Happy Birthday King Alexander III the Great!
Monday, July 19, 2010
R.I.P. Simon Bolivar
Last week, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced that he believes that Venezuela’s liberator, Simon Bolivar may have been murdered. This was based on his own theories and judgments. Following his discovery, he went to the mausoleum, where Bolivar is buried and allowed the tomb to be uncovered. Upon the opening of the tomb, Chavez announced, “Here is our liberator in the flesh.” This certainly must have been an inspiring moment in the president’s life. The body was then taken to be scientifically tested to determine whether or not Bolivar was murdered. Chavez was able to find a doctor who may be able to discover that Bolivar was gradually murdered by arsenic poisoning. The official cause of death for Simon Bolivar was tuberculosis.
I think these claims are rather dubious. First of all the symptoms of tuberculosis and arsenic poisoning are completely different. The major symptoms for tuberculosis are coughing (in some cases blood), loss of appetite, fever, chills and fatigue. The symptoms for arsenic poisoning are chest pains, kidney pains and skin discolouration. Based on the medical and historical evidence, I highly doubt Simon Bolivar was assassinated. I also believe that by 1830, a medical doctor whether it be in Venezuela, or France or the United States would be able to differentiate between arsenic poisoning and tuberculosis. Although medical technology and education was not as advanced as it is today, a basic medical doctor should be able to properly diagnose a patient in 1830.
The other major issue with this claim is, what is the motive to kill Simon Bolivar? Bolivar, liberated the South American nations of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The people of South America were so grateful that he became the first president of a nation that was named in his honour, Bolivia. At the time of his death, Bolivar had stepped down as president of Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Venezuela. On top of this, at the time of his death in 1830, Bolivar was already preparing for a life in exile in Paris. There have been other South American political leaders who had governed nations or participated in the independence movements who then went into exile and did not participate or even try to regain power. Most notably, General Jose de San Martin did this. After his term as the first protector of Peru, he went into voluntary exile to Paris, Brussels and London, where he refused to partake in Peruvian and Argentine Politics. I believe that Bolivar would have had the same future, should he have survived.
I do have a very orthodox view of history. I do strongly believe what the general facts of history are, even though I have various political opinions associated with my historical viewpoint. I do believe in some historic conspiracies, however I do not believe that Simon Bolivar was murdered. It does not make sense that he would have been murdered based on the information I provided above. If President Chavez is proven to be correct with his assumption, I will be the first person to recognise the fact that Simon Bolivar was murdered. Until then however, it appears to be propaganda, perhaps targeting western imperialists such as the United States, Spain or France. This is the first time since taking presidency where I have differed with President Hugo Chavez. Viva Simon Bolivar!
I think these claims are rather dubious. First of all the symptoms of tuberculosis and arsenic poisoning are completely different. The major symptoms for tuberculosis are coughing (in some cases blood), loss of appetite, fever, chills and fatigue. The symptoms for arsenic poisoning are chest pains, kidney pains and skin discolouration. Based on the medical and historical evidence, I highly doubt Simon Bolivar was assassinated. I also believe that by 1830, a medical doctor whether it be in Venezuela, or France or the United States would be able to differentiate between arsenic poisoning and tuberculosis. Although medical technology and education was not as advanced as it is today, a basic medical doctor should be able to properly diagnose a patient in 1830.
The other major issue with this claim is, what is the motive to kill Simon Bolivar? Bolivar, liberated the South American nations of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The people of South America were so grateful that he became the first president of a nation that was named in his honour, Bolivia. At the time of his death, Bolivar had stepped down as president of Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Venezuela. On top of this, at the time of his death in 1830, Bolivar was already preparing for a life in exile in Paris. There have been other South American political leaders who had governed nations or participated in the independence movements who then went into exile and did not participate or even try to regain power. Most notably, General Jose de San Martin did this. After his term as the first protector of Peru, he went into voluntary exile to Paris, Brussels and London, where he refused to partake in Peruvian and Argentine Politics. I believe that Bolivar would have had the same future, should he have survived.
I do have a very orthodox view of history. I do strongly believe what the general facts of history are, even though I have various political opinions associated with my historical viewpoint. I do believe in some historic conspiracies, however I do not believe that Simon Bolivar was murdered. It does not make sense that he would have been murdered based on the information I provided above. If President Chavez is proven to be correct with his assumption, I will be the first person to recognise the fact that Simon Bolivar was murdered. Until then however, it appears to be propaganda, perhaps targeting western imperialists such as the United States, Spain or France. This is the first time since taking presidency where I have differed with President Hugo Chavez. Viva Simon Bolivar!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Review of Inception
Yesterday 18 July, Juche 99, I saw the film “Inception” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The movie is about a man named Cobb (DiCaprio), who essentially steals dreams from people along with a team of people. He teams up with a Mr. Saito (Watanabe), who is a Japanese businessman. Following the death of his business competitor, Saito wants Cob to enter the mind of his competitor’s son, Andrew Fischer (played by Cillian Murphy). It is Cobs job to enter the dreams of Fischer in order to break Fisher’s business empire.
I enjoyed the movie, however I did not think it was as incredible as it was made out to be. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give the movie a 7,5. I think Joseph Gordon-Levitt, made the best performance in the movie. For me this was a nice surprise seeing him play a more dramatic role, as I am only used to seeing him in the hit television show, “3rd Rock from the Sun”. Another nice surprise was seeing Lukas Haas, who played the boy in the 80’s classic “Witness”. I thought the idea for the movie was brilliant, not many movies are made about dreams and I found the idea of a man being able to tap into my subconscious to control my mind was incredible and original. I was disappointed however that the movie was not quite as surreal as I had hoped it would be. I did not see any of the trailers prior to watching the film, but I had heard that the movie was supposed to be especially surreal. As the movie went on any surrealist images or ideas were gradually replaced by special effects. I’m not impressed by special effects while watching a movie, as a matter of fact; I think special effects actually ruin movies because it makes movies less artistically valuable. There was nothing in script that stood out to impress me, the script was what you would expect, but there was not one significant thought producing line.
My movie experience was a good one. Although due to being a proud member of the proletarian class, my funds were limited. I went to the Regal Cinema in Union Square in New York City. Since this was likely to be the best summer movie thus far, it was sold out for 3 hours. I went to see the film at 18:00, but I was unable to go to a showing until 22:20. My flat mate and I went to the Heartland Brewery, across the street from the theatre. At the Heartland Brewery, I enjoyed an Angus Beef burger, with fries and a pickle. To wash it down, I enjoyed a Heartland Brewery Cornhusker Lager and a Farmer John’s Oatmeal Stout. Both beers I thought were delicious, the hamburger was excellent also. I did think the burger was a little too small, it was delicious. Following a trip to the Heartland Brewery, we went down to Greenwich Village to our usual watering hole, at least in the village, which is The Peculiar Bar. At the Peculiar, I enjoyed a few Newcastle Brown Ales. We finally made our way to the theatre, where upon arrival we had to wait in line for 15 min in order to get into the theatre. There were too many commercials prior to the show. During the coming attractions, I was overjoyed, when the cinema showed a trailer for the new M. Night Shyamalan, the entire audience proceeded to laugh at the trailer, already knowing that the film would be garbage. I believed the best trailer for the film was, Piranhas, which is a cheesy disaster movie starring Christopher Lloyd and Richard Dryfuss. I also enjoyed still being able to use my Regal Crown Movie Card. All in all, the experience of the day was much better than my experience watching the movie. Inception gets a 7,5 out of 10.
I enjoyed the movie, however I did not think it was as incredible as it was made out to be. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give the movie a 7,5. I think Joseph Gordon-Levitt, made the best performance in the movie. For me this was a nice surprise seeing him play a more dramatic role, as I am only used to seeing him in the hit television show, “3rd Rock from the Sun”. Another nice surprise was seeing Lukas Haas, who played the boy in the 80’s classic “Witness”. I thought the idea for the movie was brilliant, not many movies are made about dreams and I found the idea of a man being able to tap into my subconscious to control my mind was incredible and original. I was disappointed however that the movie was not quite as surreal as I had hoped it would be. I did not see any of the trailers prior to watching the film, but I had heard that the movie was supposed to be especially surreal. As the movie went on any surrealist images or ideas were gradually replaced by special effects. I’m not impressed by special effects while watching a movie, as a matter of fact; I think special effects actually ruin movies because it makes movies less artistically valuable. There was nothing in script that stood out to impress me, the script was what you would expect, but there was not one significant thought producing line.
My movie experience was a good one. Although due to being a proud member of the proletarian class, my funds were limited. I went to the Regal Cinema in Union Square in New York City. Since this was likely to be the best summer movie thus far, it was sold out for 3 hours. I went to see the film at 18:00, but I was unable to go to a showing until 22:20. My flat mate and I went to the Heartland Brewery, across the street from the theatre. At the Heartland Brewery, I enjoyed an Angus Beef burger, with fries and a pickle. To wash it down, I enjoyed a Heartland Brewery Cornhusker Lager and a Farmer John’s Oatmeal Stout. Both beers I thought were delicious, the hamburger was excellent also. I did think the burger was a little too small, it was delicious. Following a trip to the Heartland Brewery, we went down to Greenwich Village to our usual watering hole, at least in the village, which is The Peculiar Bar. At the Peculiar, I enjoyed a few Newcastle Brown Ales. We finally made our way to the theatre, where upon arrival we had to wait in line for 15 min in order to get into the theatre. There were too many commercials prior to the show. During the coming attractions, I was overjoyed, when the cinema showed a trailer for the new M. Night Shyamalan, the entire audience proceeded to laugh at the trailer, already knowing that the film would be garbage. I believed the best trailer for the film was, Piranhas, which is a cheesy disaster movie starring Christopher Lloyd and Richard Dryfuss. I also enjoyed still being able to use my Regal Crown Movie Card. All in all, the experience of the day was much better than my experience watching the movie. Inception gets a 7,5 out of 10.
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