“Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.”
Blog content presented as-is. The majority of these posts are at mininum five years old. I may also start posting here again more frequently. Or I may not. Since 2011, Tumblr has gotten more of my blogging attention. You should try me over there instead.
Let me start with a disclaimer: I have never seen more than 5 minutes of the Gene Wilder-starring Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I have never read any of Roald Dahl’s books about Charlie or Willy. I do love Dahl, however, and have read most of his other books, and seen most of the other movies based on his work. That being said, I absolutely was bored to death with Tim Burton’s “re-imagining” of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Who: Ben Lee with New Buffalo
When: November 12, 2005
Where: Chop Suey, Seattle, WA
This was my third time seeing Ben Lee this year, and while it may not have been the best performance I’ve ever seen from Ben, it may have been the most memorable. Featuring two excellent covers, a bar-top acoustic encore performance of “Naked,” and a fan’s onstage proposal to his girlfriend, this was one show I won’t soon forget.
The second feature-length movie from Nick Park’s Aardman studio, Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a delightful bit of entertainment, even if it doesn’t live up to the promise of the original award-winning Wallace and Gromit shorts.
Who: Mike Doughty’s Band
When: October 3, 2005
Where: The Showbox, Seattle, WA
After seeing Mike & Handsome Dan perform May, followed by a short solo set by Mike at Bumbershoot, I had high hopes for a full-band show. With a diverse set that included covers, solo work and old Soul Coughing tunes, Doughty & the boys did not disappoint.
Who: The Arcade Fire with The Belle Orchestra
When: September 21, 2005
Where: The Paramount, Seattle, WA