Now what happens?
Random Heresy II
While I like the Harry Potter series of books, I haven't liked the movies. Most of the characters irritate, and while the special effects are generally excellent, the stories tend toward the repetitive. And, frankly, somehow the book versions come across as even shallower versions of what I consider to be light entertainment.
The only things that help redeem the movies, aside from gorgeous visuals, are Alan Rickman's Professor Snape and Robbie Coltrane's Hagrid, mostly in that order. And while we're on the subject of Snape, how is it that Harry and crew remain such devoted enemies of Snape, who has actually proved his willingness to protect the sniveling little Harry on more than one occasion? Sure Snape is a bit of a jerk, but, let's be honest, if you were teaching the precious little Harry wouldn't the lad grind on you, too?
I'll still enjoy the books as what they are--a few nights' mindless entertainment--but the don't count me as a fan of the films.
Consider the Birds
Sooner or later, I'll get around to writing a proper review, but for now I'll just suggest that you run out and get Woven Hand's Consider the Birds. That is, of course, assuming you can find it; it took me the better part of a weekend to find a local store that had the CD in stock.
The quickest way to describe the music: Country inflected, glowering, powerful music with an omnipresent Christian message.
A little more explanation: this is the, mostly, solo project from 16 Horsepower's David Eugene Edwards--a fire and brimstone singer that captures a kind of music that you're unlikely to hear in any other release.
Extremely popular in parts of Europe--and everything that Britney Spears is not. Namely, talented, unique, and relevant.
As a note: for Denver fans, Woven hand will be playing Bender's Tavern on the 25th of this month. Once I figure out where Bender's Tavern is...