True randomness isn't random. Therefore, this post is truly random.

I'm kind of obsessed with NPR, and I was sad to hear that senior news analyst Daniel Schorr died this morning. Personally, I think reporting on yourself being on Nixon's enemies list is all the tribute one needs.

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Went with my family to see The Sorcerer's Apprentice last weekend. I had low expectations for a live-action movie based on a classic cartoon, but despite Nicholas Cage + magic, it was pretty much a dud, with bonus annoyance for no female apprentices and for the two younger white protagonists getting mugged by a black dude in one of the NYU subway stations at like 8pm on a weeknight. Dear Hollywood: This isn't the 70s or the 80s, Manhattan (and most of the city) isn't dangerous anymore, stop spreading lies about and denigrating New York while simultaneously pimping it as the epitome of all that is cool, kthnxbai.

My bird demanded to be let out and picked up by me this morning: I really am forgiven, it seems. I brought him a paper cup tray to chew this afternoon to seal the deal, just in case.

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Oh yeah, nan is hosting an A:TLA/TLK friending meme! And don't forget white_lotus on DW!

Inception.

Damn, what a great movie. Seriously, that was just a great movie. Smart, stylish, nice action, good music (Hans Zimmer!), a thought-provoking concept, and great acting from a terrific cast of gorgeous talented people. Christopher Nolan is approaching auteur status, I think--when was the last time I was so caught up in a movie? (Well, Toy Story 3 of course, but Pixar also know what they're doing, technically.)

I know what I believe about the ending, and I think my interpretation is supported by the story itself, but of course, ultimately, it's up to the dreamer viewer to decide for herself what she believes. I can live with that.

Unrelated postscript: It's 88º outside right now.

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Trailers!

1. Tron: Legacy. OMFG, I cannot freaking wait for this movie.
2. the social network. I cannot believe they are making this movie. I cannot believe Harvard will take that movie lying down, because you know what? It's all true. And, omg, the chorus + piano cover of "Creep" in the trailer? Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.
3. The American. George Clooney and guns. Yup, I'm there.
4. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. Hmm. It could be great, or it could be awful.