Beyond Redemption

I just wanted to toss a quick post up here for my peeps because I’ve been a bit MIA. Well, New Year’s Eve went well. I managed to get ED, Abi, and TBR updated for the anniversary/new year in my half-drunk state (that turned to pissy drunk shortly after). 😀 And if I do say so myself, it looks awesome! Maria and Neo really did a fantastic job on the header art and design, respectively, and I couldn’t be more pleased.

But Neo also made a gorgeous header for Absolution (GO SEE!) from some giftart that my Onna recently made for me. It’s absolutely HUZZAH, ya heard?! I knew it would be good -all Neo’s shit is good (am I right??)- but sistah knocked it out of the park! I love how she made the logo area look like a sign, and I couldn’t help writing “InuGrrrl’s Sanctuary”. It was too perfect because Human Yasha will always have a home there. And, of course, Onna always makes pretty art. When she showed me the sketch I immediately told her I wanted it for Abi and she obliged. Yay!

Neo also made a WHIP ASS wallpaper for me. Now, I want to show it to you, but I’m not. I’ve decided to accept her offer of making it into a header for Abi so you’ll have to wait until my birthday to see it! But know this, the art is by the ass-kicking Righteousred, and if you frequent Abi, then you know how good she is. What will be more surprising for you is that it’s not just Yasha this time… Kagome will be there, too! Now, THAT is a true first. I’ve never put any female character on Absolution except myself, so this should get you Kagome fans giddy. 😛

THANK YOU, NEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! *glomps*

And while we’re here, how about a few movie reviews?!

*Spoiler Alert*

FRAILTY: The premise is that a widowed, loving father and his two sons live a normal life together -until the father awakens saying he had a dream that God wants him to kill demons that are roaming the earth disguised as humans. Now, Frailty isn’t your typical horror movie. For starters, there isn’t an excessive amount of blood or gore. I would call it more of a “thriller”, but don’t let that deter you; it’s a good movie. Bill Paxton directs and stars along with a small, but powerful, role for Matthew McConaughey.

The end result: It’s not a “must see”, but if you do, it will not be a waste of your time. Out of a possible 5 Yashas, I give this 4.

FEAST: Okay, this is more of a horror movie, minus the suspense. The gross outs, gore, and blood are plentiful. The premise is that a bunch of losers are in the local dive when a “hero” walks in saying there are monsters coming their way and tosses a head out there for proof. Now, before he comes in, you get little tidbits of info on each character -put out there in a way meant to be funny -and they actually do make you chuckle. There are a few good one-liners that made me laugh, a scene or two that made me feel bad, but more time will be spent making you say “Ew” than anything else. There are also a few guest spots like Henry Rollins who plays a motivational speaker and Treach from “Naughty by Nature” playing a soldier.

The end result: For a project greenlight flick (The Ben Affleck/Matt Damon thing), it’s pretty decent. Not a must see at all, but if you’re bored one night it’s worth a view. I think there have been sequels, too. Out of a possible 5 Yashas, I give this 3.

CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST: Okay, I’m gonna get real with y’all. This is one of the most graphic, stomach-turning movies I’ve ever sat through. I had to walk away about 40 minutes into it for a breather.

Yes, it’s that bad.

The premise is that 4 documentary filmmakers go to the Amazon to film these primitive, cannibalistic Indian tribes. Two groups had already gone to this place before them never to return, but OF COURSE they’ll be the ones to come back (and after the shit they do, they don’t deserve to come back). >.> Anyway, like I said, it’s really NOT a film for the squeamish. Some of it looks so real; people thought it was a snuff film and it’s banned in several countries (with good reason). I’ll give you a heavy spoiler: All of the animal killings are REAL, which is why some places banned it. Also, the depiction of barbarism, murder, and sexual/graphic violence is off the fucking richter scale. Get ready for a plethora of full frontal nudity and rape scenes, too. Seriously, all this in 1979? o.O

No wonder the director was arrested when it first came out in Italy, lol.

The end result: I can’t recommend it. Despite their philosophical “who are the real monsters?” schtick, it’s a movie made for pure shock value. (Not that I have anything against shock value; it serves its purposes. But this goes way, way, WAY past that.) Like, none of this shit served any purpose; there was no lesson to be learned and no message, unless they’re saying, “Stay the fuck out of the Amazon acting like assholes and cannibalistic Indians won’t EAT you!” or “Killing animals on camera then serving their brains to people that actually eat them on camera is fun for the whole family!”

Out of a possible five Yashas, I give this half of a torn up, bald, toothless, haggard, bootleg Yasha. >.>

However, if y’all wanna see it… 😀

Okay, the plan for today is to get some sleep (was up all night again), finish a few e-mails, then work on my last chap of the OC fic so I can get into others that have been on my mind. I’m making it my business to complete some stories this year (it’s part of my resolutions!) and that means actually doing some work on them!

Happy Sunday, y’all!

Hey Y’all! 😀

I know it’s been a while, but I’m going to be super honest and say that my holiday fucking SUCKED ASS, and rather than be a party pooper, spoiling it for everyone else, I chose to just lay very low until I was over it. I’m not completely there yet, but I’m better by leaps and bounds in comparison to a few days ago. That said, I hope everyone had an awesome xmas, spent time with family and friends, and did lots of fun shit on your days/time off!

As for me, again, sucky holiday and my carpal is still giving me shit, but I’m otherwise okay. However, it wasn’t a complete horror fest. I got some great e-cards and two really, really special gifts. Remember the post office fiasco? Well, it all ended well. I was able to get both dolls, and what dolls they were! The gifters were Nikkie and Selina, and boy, did my girls go all out!

Selina had Notoes make a replica of Prince InuYasha from “Love Like Winter” and he is just TOO CUTE! He’s dressed up in that Victorian way, and he’s even wearing a stock tie! I squee’d something awful when I saw it and I’ve barely been able to put him down! Have a lookie!

And Nikkie… OMG!!! She had Dom InuYasha made for me from her giftfic “On Your Knees Bitch” and he’s wearing Yankee stuff! LOL. >.> He’s also wearing a shiny blue “muscle” shirt, leather pants, and is anatomically correct!! (GO NIKKIE!) His jacket has my name on the back, and he’s wearing a necklace that says “IG” and he’s absolutely awesome! Look it!

THANK YOU SO MUCH, MY GIRLS!!!! YOU’RE LOVED IN NEW YORK!!!!! <333

I’ve worked some on my last chappie of “All the Things You Never Say“, but I admit that my mind wants to give me a hard time. Probably because it’s a final chapter, and for some fucked up reason, my brain likes to shut off by the time I reach the end of a fiction. It’s a sucktackular curse that I’m trying to break. In the meantime, though, I’ve come up with a few plots for oneshots and chapters of current fics. However, I’m trying not to go there until I finish this fic. If I do, there’s a good chance I’ll push this ending even farther out of my head. *grumble*

In “goodie” world, I removed stuff and added a bit, but more will come, so stay tuned. ^_^ I’ve also been on a real movie kick. Since I’ve been antisocial while I get over my shit, I’ve been watching 2 a night, so here are a few movie reviews for fun!

***SPOILER ALERT***

Hatchet: Danga recommended this one, and like one of the last ones he pointed me to, it starts off slow. It takes place in New Orleans during a mardi gras -a group of friends drag their newly-broken up friend there to ease his mind. The group quickly boils down to two, and they end up taking a nighttime boat tour of the swamp where an old urban legend proves to have legs.

The end result: A very gory movie with a lot of gross outs, so if that’s not your thing, proceed with caution. However, the sidekick (Bud from “The Cosby Show”) is absolutely hilarious and the movie would be dead without him. Out of a possible 5 Yashas, I give this 2.5.

Paranormal Activity: I’m going to be completely honest. I want that 90 minutes of my life back. This is like watching “The Blair Witch Lite” and if you saw how UNscary that movie was, then get ready for even less here. It’s like a play, since you there are only 4 characters in the entire movie, and by the end, you just want to punch someone because you feel jipped. The premise is that a young couple are having spooky shit going on in their home, and over a period of about 20 days, or so, they are video taping everything that goes on while they’re asleep and start seeing bugged out shit that they can’t explain. Oh, and Paramount tries to get you scared right away by thanking the main characters’ parents and the Police Department from their town. Don’t believe the hype; it’s not a true story.

The end result: I will come to your house and BEAT you if you ever pay money for this. Out of a possible 5 Yashas, I give this 2.

The Ginger Snaps Trilogy: Okay, again, I will be honest. The first one was pretty decent, if you like what they call “Cult Classics”. The story is about 2 weirdo sisters that are obsessed with death and odd shit, and at the same time, some “monster” has been killing neighborhood dogs. They’re outcasts at school, so on and so forth, and one night, while out attempting to pull a prank on a shitty rival from school, Ginger gets attacked. On the first day of her period. (Yeah, that works into the story later) From there, we watch her transform from a weirdo wallflower to this vixen while her younger sister, Bridget, tries to figure out a way to cure her. Again, it’s a decent flick. Not great, just decent.

Ginger Snaps – Unleashed: This one follows what happens to Bridget, pretty much picking up where the first leaves off. I won’t get in depth since you should probably see the first movie before that. But I will say that it has plot holes galore and unanswered questions that make you ask why they bothered. There is also an “oh shit” moment involving a little girl she befriends.

Ginger Snaps Back: This one takes you back in time to the beginning of the werewolf business (we’re talking 1800’s or something), however, the story still revolves around Ginger and Bridget. Again, plot holes and shit that don’t really make tons of sense, but it has certain entertaining qualities.

The end result: It’s an okay trilogy. Each movie has funny moments, and while there’s this feminist, pseudo-lesbian undertone thing going on, it doesn’t make the movies unwatchable. Oh, and the first one has an abundance of blood -more than any movie should ever need. Ever. Out of a possible 5 Yashas, I give this 3 (for all of them together).

Final Destination 4: Eh… it’s the same old formula, just shittier. This one begins at a nascar-type race track where some guy gets the premonition (you know the one) and gets his friends out before car tires start taking people’s heads off. Literally. And, of course, they cheated death so now they’re being stalked by the reaper and being offed in the order that they should have bit it. Like I said, same formula, just shittier.

The end result: FD should have stopped with the first one. It was really great and really creative. I saw it in a cinema and left really satisfied. Everything since then has been a waste of time, and this one with its CSI ending (you’ll know what I mean when you see it) just annoyed me more than anything. Out of a possible 5 Yashas, I give this 1.5.

Friday the 13th: It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good. If you’re familiar with the events surrounding Camp Crystal Lake, you’ll see straightaway that this isn’t a true remake; the events from the beginning are all wrong. There are no attempts to get creative with the killings; it’s a straight up slasher flick, complete with a drawn out scene that make you cringe -only you don’t know if it’s the violence or the fact that this shit is just bad. The premise is that a group of twenty-somethings go on a hunt for illegally grown narcotics and meet up with a big burly guy called Jason. Then, 6 months later, one of the victims’ brother goes in search of her and ends up encountering another bunch of clueless twenty-somethings and asshattery ensues.

There is one moment, though, when Jason puts on his mask and you get this feeling of “Hell Yeah“, but then you ask yourself why you’re rooting for the killer, and then you remember that it’s because every character is a douche except 3. Oh, and there’s like, no plot, unless you count the fact that one of the victims looks like his mother. Is that the plot? Seriously, I’m asking!

The end result: Only for free. Out of a possible 5 Yashas, I give this 2.5.

Drag Me to Hell: As Danga would say, this is a perfectly acceptable horror movie with enough gross outs to satisfy the glutton for punishment in you. The premise is that a mousy loan officer who wants to get a promotion at work turns away an old woman she could have helped (her house was foreclosing), but instead, she gives her the shaft and the hag gives her a curse. It also opens with a little bang to get you going, but it’s not what you’d call classic horror. This is more about black magic, the occult, and so on.

The end result: It’s a very watchable movie, and again a decent amount of gross outs to get your eyebrow to rise. The music throughout are these eerie violin pieces, and the ending surprised me a little. Out of a possible 5 Yashas, I give this 3.5.

And that concludes the reviews. I’ll post more as I watch them!

And one more thing before I go. Just how awesome are some people? I went to Deviant Art at 5am yesterday, and what do I see? This!

Ayamegusa rawks!

Wasn’t that sweet? ED turns 3 years old on Friday and I thought that was a really thoughtful gesture and I certainly appreciate it. That’s what it’s all about, ya know? I love that some people truly enjoy Eternal Destiny and made it their home, and while I know that some will always stay away because I own it, they really can go suck it. lol. Anyone who thinks themselves to good to post there definitely isn’t missed, and if anything, it makes for less asshattery from self-proclaimed queens. 😀

The new skin is already ready and the raffle and contest winners will be announced on anniversary day, so it’s all good. *holds up champagne flute* Here’s to another year of fun with InuYasha & Kagome! ^_^

Okay, I need sleep. I’ve been up all night >.> watching movies and I have to close my eyes.

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

So, I went to see Star Trek on Friday, and let me just say that I’m now a Spock fan for life. I mean, I liked him already, but now I fucking L O V E him. Oh man, Zachary Quinto looks HOT as Spock. So cute it’s fucking ridiculous. I don’t want to give up spoilers… but I will, so…

DO NOT READ BELOW THE LINE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW.

Okay, so let’s start with the fact that the evil guy part of the plot is rice-paper thin. I like “Hector” (he played him in Troy), but there’s no plot there, to be honest. None. This film is designed to show us how the crew came together, trust me.

Kirk took a bit of time to grow on me. He was slightly douchebaggy, at first, but so were the star fleet cadets (asshole-ish for sure), but, of course, he ends up being a smart little shit. He’s also cocky as fuck and there are squee moments when you clearly see our beloved Cappie in him. Like when he says “Kirk out.” or “At ease, men.” By the time I left, I had accepted him as Kirk, and for me, that’s very hard because I’m a hardcore Shatner fan.

Keith Urban did a fantastic McCoy. Aside from looking like him in his younger years, he just had the personality down. It was awesome. Hats off!

Sulu was okay -he doesn’t look like the real deal. There’s a part where he gets into a fencing thing with one of the bad guys and the way his sword opens -awesome, lol.

Chekov looks nothing like him and his accent was so thick that it was silly and unrealistic feeling. However, it didn’t bug me enough to steal any enjoyment.

Uhura, well, she could have been prettier. The real Uhura was gorgeous and curvy. This one is tall and beanpole-ish, but she’s not a dog or anything. I still like her with Spock regardless.

Scotty -aka- Shaun of the Dead was funny, and he spouts off a few “Scotty” lines that made me smile.

There was no Nurse Chapel, but that’s not to say that they won’t bring her into it if they want to create any kind of love triangle with Spock in the next one.

Spock. Good gravy! I accepted him the moment I saw him weeks ago, but even more so now. Not only does he look like Spock, but he acts like him with a slight touch more emotion than we’re used to, and for me, that enhanced his character. Best of all? Oh yeah, Uhura is his woman and when they kissed in the elevator (fine, it’s not an elevator. I’m not that much of a trekkie, so I don’t know the name of the thing!) the fangirl in me went fucking apeshit. That’s not the only kiss, either. 😀

Severe Spoiler Coming Up

The reason why we saw that first kiss is because she was comforting him. The bad guy, Nero, destroyed Vulcan and when Spock went to the planet to save his family, his mother was killed before they could transport her. So he was in a bad place. Uhura stopped the elevator thingy and kissed and hugged him and was telling him how sorry she was and asking him what he needed. In his Spock way, he told her he wanted everyone to do their best and she nodded in a way meant to assure him that they would, and then they kissed again. Squee.

The next time they kiss is when Spock and Kirk are about to beam onto Nero’s ship to destroy it and save the cap of the enterprise (Christopher Pike). They’re at the transport thingy and they’re, like, making out in front of everyone and Kirk walks up and he’s staring at them a little -hilarious shit- and Spock says Uhura’s first name, which is Nyota. Now, all through the movie, she won’t tell Kirk her first name. So a few more kisses in, Uhura walks away, promising that she’ll be watching Spock every moment he’s down there and Kirk goes, “Her name is Nyota?” and Spock looks at him and says, “I have nothing to say on the matter.” (or something like that, but it’s funny as fuck because it’s rapid fire. The whole theater cracked up.)

We also got to see Old Spock, which was such a treat! He meets Young Kirk after Young Spock had him kicked off the ship for trying to start a mutiny. (That’s the part of the trailer when he’s on an ice planet). Spock ends up telling him that Young Spock is emotionally compromised, so he needs to make him lose it because it’s HIS destiny to be the cap of the ship, not Spock. (He also tells him the whole deal about Nero and why he’s buggin’ out)

That’s when we meet Scotty who’s at some abandoned federation post there and Spock tells him how to get back on the ship while it’s traveling at warp (something Scotty will discover years later. Did I mention that there are all of these time travel aspects?) and when they make it onto the ship, Kirk pushed Spock’s buttons, telling him he didn’t care that his mom died and Spock beat the shit out of him. >.> But then he realizes that he isn’t fit for duty. It’s kinda sad.

Anyway, long story short, they get over their differences, end up working together to kill Nero (who is responsible for the death of Papa Kirk and Mama Spock, something that he actually went into time to achieve, thus changing some futures), and it ends with them being a real crew and Kirk being given the Enterprise as his own.

Out of 5 possible Tessaigas, I give this one FIVE! 😀

This is a GREAT movie. So good, that I’m going to see it again tomorrow! I’m absolutely in love with Spock! There’s this one scene where he’s before this vulcan council who pretty much insults him and calls his being half human a disadvantage, and I love the way Spock handles it. I tell you, “Live Long and Prosper” took on a new fucking meaning! LOL.

If you’re a hardcore trekkie looking for the second coming of Shatner and Nimoy, don’t bother. This isn’t that Star Trek. They behave like that, but this movie definitely gives them a new spin. If you’re new to ST, or don’t mind a fresh semi-departure from what you’re used to, then give it a shot.

Now, a pretty!

So, my little brother, Danga, recommended this one to me and I said, “Okay, let’s give it a shot.” Well, I gave it a shot. 😛 At first, it was boring as fuck. I mean, it stays boring for at least 25 minutes. Boring, and silly,  and I was ready to scrap it. But Danga did rec it, so I felt obligated to see it through to completion…

And I’m glad I did!

This movie is fucking hilarious! I don’t want to give too much away, but the premise is that this amateur crew of 3 are documenting this “soon to be” serial killer (think Michael Myers) as he “preps” for his killing spree debut. And during their various interviews with him and his “friends”, he totally dismantles/explains all of the classic horror snafus that you see in just about every flick.

Like I said, it’s boring at first, but then it starts getting funny. I figured out the twist about 35 minutes into the movie, but it was still fun to watch it come to life. The camera guy, Todd? (The fat one) I LOVE HIM. He reminds me of Jeff on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Oh, and you even get a special appearance from Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger).

That said, if you’re looking for any kind of eye candy -wrong movie. But if you’re not squeamish about horror (I’d consider the squick factor pretty low here if you’re a true horror fan), and you want to laugh, give it a roll.

Out of a possible 5 Tessaigas, I give it 3.  😀