All Consuming: 823freckles

I’m not going to gush about this book like everyone here seems to. It’s trashy teen beach lit. That’s really all it is. It isn’t beautifully written. The characters aren’t very well developed. The plot is pretty predictable. Regardless, I consumed it in 3 days of frenzied reading. The book was an enjoyable read, if not particularly memorable or of particularly high quality. So if you want a quick, guilty pleasure read, this may be for you. But don’t have too many high expectations.

Consumed "Battleship Potemkin"

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:56:54 GMT

Battleship Potemkin

by Grigori Aleksandrov

These things are never easy, and you take them to your grave.

nobody@www.allconsuming.net (823freckles) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:15:01 GMT

The Toy Collector

by James Gunn

So perhaps I’m a little biased because of my James Gunn obsession, but I quite enjoyed this book. It’s an easy read, but engrossing. There is a lot of sex and drugs, if that is your thing. While I enjoyed that, I also found myself sitting back and closing the book and my eyes after reading certain lines, just needing a minute, because some of it resonated so deeply for me. I’d definitely recommend it if you have a twisted, perverse sense of humor, but also are nostalgic and sentimental. You’ll know if it is right for you. I liked it a lot.

Read during March 2008

Consumed "Songs For Silverman"

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:22:07 GMT

Songs For Silverman

by Ben Folds

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Chase This Light"

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:18:58 GMT

Chase This Light

by Jimmy Eat World

Consumed "Twilight"

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:28:47 GMT

Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:37:32 GMT

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl

Consumed "The Toy Collector"

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:22:52 GMT

The Toy Collector

by James Gunn

WORTH IT!

I might have enjoyed this if I had been high...

nobody@www.allconsuming.net (823freckles) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:49:44 GMT

Wet Hot American Summer

Too bad I don’t smoke pot.

The highlights of this film were identifying all the awesome actors. I was like, “Molly Shannon, Amy Poehler, MIB, I <3 Paul Rudd, STARLAAAAAAAA!, Elliot Stabler humping a fridge!

Other than that, it was a waste of time. I have less brain cells for having watched this shitty film.

Consumed "The Boy with No Name"

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:45:44 GMT

The Boy with No Name

by Travis

WORTH IT!